Simon Says…it’s time to sparkle

Simon Teakle began his career in the fine jewelry business working for major auction houses at age 25 in London and hasn’t looked back. Recently, he’s changed direction by opening his own business in a coveted retail nook just off Greenwich Avenue. The charming shop, with its large-scale black-and-white photographs and salon-style seating, is an essential stop for holiday shopping, whether you’re looking to spend $250 or $250,000 (or much more).

Red, white and (Swedish) blue

Stars, stripes and Swedish simplicity? That’s the M.O. at Lexington Co., the Stockholm-based lifestyle brand that opened its doors last month on Greenwich Avenue. Check out the retailer’s home designs for red, white and blue-themed holiday decorating ideas and gifts for loved ones.

Mad about the holidays

Seasonal sparkles are popping up everywhere, quite literally, with the launch of an unprecedented one-stop destination pop-up jewelry gallery located in the heart of…

Silver and gold

Add some festive pizzazz to your bright holiday cocktail party ensemble with two fabulous limited edition holiday perfumes from Coach, a brand that has…

Moby’s Pix

Electronic music pioneer and Connecticut native Moby stops by Samuel Owen Gallery in Greenwich to celebrate his new photography book/album, “destroyed.” and his fascination with architectural spaces.

FALLING FOR AUTUMN

Romantic November enters with falling leaves and exits with falling snow, so keep transitional fall fashion all about luxe comfort. (After all, it’s the last month stylish New Englanders cherish before we start to look like we’re all wearing the same oversized black sleeping bag jacket).

THE LEGACY OF LORO PIANA

The hand-stitched legacy of luxury Italian fashion company Loro Piana is a tale of family history, traditional craftsmanship, sustainability and the enduring appeal of quality.

TRÉS GRAY IS TRÉS CHIC

Silver has never been sexier.
From Anderson Cooper, Bill Clinton, George Clooney, and Richard Gere – whose 50 shades of gray have progressed from “premature” to “distinguished” – to such sterling leading ladies as Jamie Lee Curtis, Judi Dench, Emmylou Harris, Helen Mirren, model Cindy Joseph and IMF managing director Christine Lagarde, silver may just be the new blond.

FOOD FOR YOUR FACE

Get ready to winterize and personalize your skin-care regiment with natural, handmade beauty offerings from Lush Cosmetics. As the U.K.-based Lush continues to celebrate its store opening in The Westchester, here are some favorite, tested products that are worth the trip:

THE SENIOR SET ON FASHION

Image courtesy of powerhouse Books FRIDA KAHLO USED TO TELL FRIENDS THAT SHE APPROACHED GETTING DRESSED EVERY DAY JUST AS SHE APPROACHED PAINTING – WITH…

Sophisticated-meets-sporty scent

As audiences eagerly await the Nov. 9 premiere of “Skyfall,” the latest installment of the James Bond series starring Daniel Craig, men can get a whiff of the dangerously sexy and adventurous international style icon with the James Bond 007 fragrance

Down in Dumbo

One of the most expensive neighborhoods in New York City, Brooklyn’s Dumbo is a synergistic place where stylish artists, actors, designers, musicians and filmmakers can showcase their works in understated galleries like SmackMellon and performance spaces like St. Ann’s Warehouse. Bars and cafés coexist peacefully with luxurious new condos housing celebrities, families and young executives in an intimate space between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges that extends east into Vinegar Hill.

Hello, Brooklyn!

Sports meets culture meets fashion meets neighborhood rivalry meets celebrity support. It may not get juicier than the New York Knicks versus Brooklyn Nets competition, which will debut in the season opener on Nov. 1 at the Barclays Center. The battle was made for TV and the confrontational blogosphere. Let the games begin.