Given that last time I wrote about the wonderful shops and salons that cater to the bride, it seems only fitting (pun intended) that we turn next to the groom. Whether you want the traditional morning suit or a cutting-edge tuxedo, any of the below will have you meeting your...

Yes, yes, June is the traditional month for weddings and writing about them, but why be traditional if you don't have to? And seriously, if you're planning to be married in June 2014, make sure your dress is done in May (one less thing to worry about, trust me). Try...

The sun is finally out -- and that means it's time for some new and spectacular sunglasses. While the doctors do tell us it's important to protect our eyes year-round, springtime just cries for something new and distinctive, a chance to make a real style statement. Try some of these...

Now that spring is maybe, finally here, now is the time to throw off all those dark and heavy winter comforters, throws, blankets and more, and remake your bedroom in sheets and textiles that are light and luxurious. After all, we're supposed to spend one-third of our lives asleep (though...

With Passover beginning on the 25th and Easter Sunday on the 31st, now is the time for my annual survey of the greatest indulgence of all -- chocolate! We've had a number of outstanding newcomers in recent months, which, added to some tried-and-true, make for a very sweet season!

Sometimes topics for a blog just come to you because of wonderful coincidence. I just moderated a panel for my friends at Real Estate Weekly magazine on "Fitness and Fashion," and given that we're just three months from Memorial Day, this seems a perfect time to focus on getting into...

Blizzard get you down? Missing the sun? There's still some time to get to your favorite island or beach getaway. And of course, you'll need the latest and greatest fashions, shoes, sunglasses and more. (Wear sunblock.) Stop at any of these for summer style in the midst of winter:

Stunning...

It's that time of year again -- Valentine's Day. Here are some divine options to reinvent the quintessential flowers/chocolates/jewelry depending on the status of your relationship. Peruse the following...

Lovely Lingerie

Happy New Year! My last column focused on a retail review of 2012, so it seems only fitting that the first piece of 2013 discuss what stores and trends I'm looking forward to this year:

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Now that we're all shopped out (even me), have returned the mistakes and planned for future purchases, it's time to take a look back on the best of New York City retail this year, and a couple of wishes for the future.

Musical...

Let's be honest: Even the greatest, most organized gift-giver occasionally gets hit with the unexpected event, guest or in-law who requires a present you hadn't planned. Luckily, we all live in or near the greatest city for last-minute shopping in the world. Here's where I go for that 11th-hour gift:

Holiday events aren't just about attending parties and dinners -- sometimes they're about hosting them, too. Setting the perfect table is just a simple matter of visiting one, more or all of the stores below and choosing the dishes, glasses and decorative items that reflect you:

Old World:

The power at long last has returned for most of the metro area, but for far too many of us, the effects of Superstorm Sandy will remain for months and years, as entire neighborhoods seek to rebuild. I'm happy to report that the retail industry stepped up and quickly began...

Once the home to struggling artists, and now one of the most chic neighborhoods in town, Soho is New York's Paris in a nutshell -- or a few square blocks. Not surprisingly, as housing prices have skyrocketed and the area is home to the well-known and well-to-do, designer shops have...

It's that time of year again: one that has become the second biggest retail holiday of the year (I kid you not): Halloween! And of course New York has the best costumes and party items in the world. All of our great candy, chocolate and baked good stores offer specially...

Back to school shopping is over, and the kids have all their electronics, books, pens, supplies and everyday needs well in hand. But is your shopping done? Noooo. Inevitably there will be that unexpected birthday party, recital or other special event -- and all those holiday plans. Yes, you can...

With the success of the latest Fashion's Night Out, we're now firmly into the fall shopping season. Those of us who work in retail know that this is the prime time for new stores to open for the holidays, and we have a terrific group this year! Following are the...

After my last column on bakeries, a colleague with celiac disease (greatly simplified, a genetic inability to digest gluten, a proten in wheat, rye, barley and by cross-contamination, oats) told me she literally read it and wept! She then insisted I write about the growing number of restaurants, bakeries and...

There's still a little bit left of summer, and that means just a bit more time to get away, be a houseguest or treat yourself before we become grownups again in the fall. For many of us, that means a delectable treat from one of the spectacular bakeries and patisseries...

Last time, I wrote about some of my favorite museum shops -- but given that New York really is the capital of the world, I couldn't fit all of them in! Following are more of my favorite places to find unique gifts, home décor and more, at some of the...