Originals

OCCUPATION: Owner, Minnie and Emma Correspondence. MY STYLE:  My fashion style has relaxed a bit since I’ve had kids, but I would say it is preppy with a downtown twist. I like really great pieces that can function from the playground to a meeting with very little effort. It was important for me when we had kids for […]

OCCUPATION: Fashion designer, cofounder of ExhibitionA.com MY STYLE: Clean, sophisticated, and a little bit artsy I LOVE NEW YORK BECAUSE: Literally anything you can dream of is here! It’s a melting pot of culture, art, architecture, history, parks, beaches, and even daredevil activities! Trapeze School New York Soaring over the piers of New York City

OCCUPATION: Creative director of Charriol International, founder of accessories brand C.lili MY STYLE: Being French, I would say that my style is European: sexy yet polished. At home, I love fabrics with bold patterns, but nothing floral. I love the color burnt orange for a living room, and yellow for a bedroom. I like comfort, but

OCCUPATION: CEO and founder, Divalysscious Moms MY STYLE: I love lavish luxury with a touch of sparkle in both my home and ensemble – the more glam, the better! If it’s just a little too much for most people, it’s perfect for me. I LOVE NEW YORK BECAUSE: Central Park is my backyard, and the diversity of the

KID FRIENDLY: Address: New York, US Website: www.c-lili.com Phone: None It’s no surprise that the luxurious C.lili handbag collection is favored by New Yorkers with kids, as Coralie Charriol Paul created every piece with her fellow moms-on-the-go in mind. Each bag—sharply designed, often with a boho twist—allows women to be both stylish and practical. For one, the

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Union Square , New York, US Website: www.grownyc.org/unionsquaregreenmarket Phone: None If you think a city-based farmers’ market is a new-age novelty, think again. A trip to Union Square Greenmarket on a Saturday is enough to convince even the most die-hard supermarket shoppers that sustainable, local, and slow-grown groceries are not a passing trend. Since

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 65 West Houston Street, New York, US Website: www.tricofield.net Phone: 212 358 8484 Trico Field’s concept—to provide stylish, comfortable, and high-quality clothing that emphasizes children’s playful spirit—may be simple, but the looks inside are anything but. We love the eccentric pieces on sale this season, from a knitwear cross-body bag to an awning-striped blazer,

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1534 2nd Avenue, New York, US Website: www.lesters.com Phone: 212 734 9292 Lester’s, a favorite among Upper East Side moms, offers a more personal retail experience than the giant chain department stores, while still stocking loads of looks for the whole family. The store’s great for one-stop shopping prior to a family wedding, but

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 353 West Street, New York, US Website: www.newyork.trapezeschool.com Phone: 212 242 8769 Soaring over the piers of New York City might seem like a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but at the city’s premiere Trapeze School (TSNY), the opportunity arises seven days a week. For $60, beginners and seasoned flyers can take a two-hour class under the

OCCUPATION: Online director, W Magazine MY STYLE: Pretty minimal with an occasional print or pop of color. I LOVE NEW YORK BECAUSE: I love the energy and of course the ease of getting around with children. We can walk to all of our favorite places downtown, from quiet West Village streets to shopping spots in Soho,