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    COCKTAILS: Valentine’s Day

    Strawberries, cherries and an angel’s kiss in spring…. Valentine’s Day makes you dream of beautiful things. Over the top romantic gestures to heartfelt love notes make the last days of winter melt into warm fuzzy feelings. Whether you are celebrating an engagement, long time love, new love, galentine’s/palentine’s, or somewhere in between here are some of our favorite drinks to raise a toast to the one’s that we love. PERRIER-JOUËT This art nouveau painted bottle needs no introduction. The iconic Perrier-Jouët Champagne, beautiful in every way, is an extraordinary elixir to toast wedding engagements and anniversaries. Begging to be paired…

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    FASHION: Bridal Fall/Winter 2023 Edit

    This season of the New York Bridal Fashion Week showcased a wide range of luxury designers and didn’t fail to provide those swoon worthy moments every Mrs-To-Be dreams of. From glammed up city girls to Bohemian fantasies, and a few surprises sprinkled in. Continuing a trend that we all know and love, it looks like the after-party gowns are here to stay. Yes! Here is our Fall/Winter 2023 Edit of looks we love. Ines di Santo Known for her perfect fit, fascination with color and being endlessly timeless Ines’ collection “Illuminated Soirée” is where Murano Chandeliers are the center piece…

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    GIFTS: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

    So, you are in love. Maybe it’s new. Or maybe it’s time tested and true. Cupid has done his job and now it’s up to you to fan the flames of romance, as such delicate things as hearts often need reminding just how precious they truly are. Luckily, the season of love is upon us and there is nothing that turns up the heat more than beautiful and thoughtful tokens of one’s affections. So, slip into something more comfortable and come along with us as we present our curated Valentine’s Day gift ideas. BOUQUETS Maybe it was Shakespeare or maybe…

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    BRIDAL: LIHI HOD’S WHITE BLOSSOM COLLECTION F/W 21

    There is just one word that stands out when speaking of Lihi Hod’s latest collection, White Blossom, and that word is delicacy. The intimate nature of her collection creates a dreamy aura whether you are looking for gowns of silk organza and beaded tulles, or Mikado silk demurely embroidered and dappled in crystals. The romance continues as she expertly crafted her gowns for classic silhouettes that float with the bride through out her magical day and include special touches such as ornamental handmade, embroidered three-dimensional flowers. Lihi Hod’s vision is tempered, never straying into overt shock factor or the overboard…

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    WINE: RED, WHITE & BUBBLY

    Grab a glass of your favorite wine and join our conversation with wine specialist Irem Eren about what we should look for in choosing wine for a special occasion as well as the science behind food pairings and how it’s better together. Native to Turkey, with a degree in chemistry from Germany, she also holds an Advanced Certificate from WSET, Irem has a unique and international perspective that she elegantly brings into this intoxicating arena. As a wine specialist at the New York City boutique restaurant, Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar, she has held extensive wine tastings with celebrity chefs,…

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    EXCLUSIVE: JUSTIN ALEXANDER

    You’ve seen the ads, all romantic and covered in lace. You’ve seen a gorgeous gown in person at a friend’s wedding, dripping crystals and delicate bead work that shimmered in the candle light at the evening ceremony. And, yes, you’ve even taken a look for yourself at the boutique, trying to decide between ivory or a soft blush tone for your own big day. Maybe it was the Signature Collection with the couture detailing, or maybe it was the Lillian West Collection with it’s free spirited Bohemian nature that spoke to you instead. Either way, there is one man who…

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    DIPTYQUE: VETYVERIO

    Exploring the volcanic mountain side of Haiti diptyque brings a fresh and unexpected interpretation of vetiver from this exotic Caribbean local into their latest unisex fragrance. The loose volcanic soil has been patiently cultivated to bring the beautiful, tall, fragrant and perennial  grass to harvest. The precious golden oil is grown and  extracted by a community-assistance project focused on this essence  set up with support from Givaudan. diptyque will invest in this project over the long term, committing to buying certified organic, ESR* vetiver essence sourced from plots of land in three villages—Massey, Faucault and Bazelais—to use in its Vétyverio…

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    THE DELICIOUS CHEMISTRY OF WINE

    CHEMISTRY IS DELICIOUS Grab a glass of your favorite wine and join our conversation with wine specialist Irem Eren about what we should look for in choosing wine for a special occasion as well as the science behind food pairings and how it’s better together. Native to Turkey, with a degree in chemistry from Germany, she also holds an Advanced Certificate from WSET, Irem has a unique and international perspective that she elegantly brings into this intoxicating arena. As a wine specialist at the New York City boutique restaurant, Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar, she has held extensive wine tastings…