KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1038 Lexington Avenue, New York, US Website: None Phone: 212 249 5066 Lucite has long been associated with Hollywood glamour and deco-era excess. Its evocative elegance has ensured its status as a lasting trend, and Jules Reid loves incorporating the acrylic pieces with her more modern furnishings. To find them, she combs Deluxe, a […]
Andrea Stanford’s Mediterranean-style home in Beverly Hills is a charming mix of old and new—a testament to her passion for vintage, and her position as vice president of merchandising for designer and vintage sales at One Kings Lane, a premier online destination for home décor. It’s no surprise to us that this mother of three
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KID FRIENDLY: Address: 85 Kenmare Street, #2, New York, US Website: www.sweetwilliamltd.com Phone: 212 343 7301 Sweet William carries the highest quality (and mostly environmentally friendly) toys and clothing for children. Most products are made with organic materials, and all will have people stopping in the street to compliment your little one’s super savvy style. RECOMMENDED BY:
Screen siren Ava Gardner was a classic study in contradiction. The Hollywood sexpot with the sardonic humor and mercurial temper had an affinity for car chases, booze, swearing and macho men including Ernest Hemingway and famed bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguin. As Tinseltown legend goes, she was the only fiery-tempered beauty that her onetime husband, Frank Sinatra, couldn’t tame. But Gardner was
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OCCUPATION: Maternity lifestyle expert, Founder of Mama Glow, and author of Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy MY STYLE: My personal style is chic and elegant, punctuated with a little Bohemian flair. I’m a Taurus (an earth sign), and I love mixing elegant pieces into my every day style. I love prominent jewelry that accentuates my
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 284 West 12th Street, New York, US Website: www.cafecluny.com Phone: 212 255 6900 Ferns, driftwood, and other natural details comprise the elegant quirk of this West Village bistro. Despite its prime locale and extoled owner (seasoned restaurateur, Lynn Wagenknecht of Odeon and Café Luxembourg renown), the Cluny kitchen specialties of duck confit and sworfish with
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1311 Madison Avenue , New York, US Website: www.jmclaughlin.com Phone: 212 369 4830 The colorful, playful attire at J McLaughlin may be intended for barbecues in the Hamptons, but wearing it year-round just might keep the spirit of summer alive. “This is my go-to spot for my preppy mom uniform,” says Kelsey Banfield. “Their
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 121 Greenwich Avenue, New York , US Website: www.otteny.com Phone: 212 229 9424 Each of the four Manhattan locations (Greenwich Village, Upper East Side, Tribeca, and Madison Ave), miraculously reflects the style and vibe of its surrounding neighborhood but—location aside—you can be sure to find quality essentials. “They carry lots of French brands and
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 268 Sixth Avenue, New York, US Website: None Phone: 212 982 3300 Like Da Silvano next door, Bar Pitti is a West Village favorite for some veal meatballs or a bowl of tagliatelle. Plenty of other delectable options can be found on the chalkboard, which goes nicely with the mirrored wall and casual elegance
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 812 Washington Street, New York , US Website: www.intermixonline.com Phone: 212 966 5303 Much like Scoop or 25 Park, Intermix is home to an array of designers like J Brand, Rag & Bone, Diane von Furstenberg, and many other chic and upscale brand names. Its stores, which were originally only located in New York
