Monthly Archives: November 2011

Q&A with Maya Brenner: Founder of Maya Brenner Designs

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

Social Worker turned Jewelry Designer Maya Brenner got her start the way only New York City residents can. A saleswoman in an Upper West Side boutique spotted the handmade necklace Maya had draping around her neck, inquired to see her … Continue reading →

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Cyber Monday Deals for American-Made Merch

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

Now that we have all sufficiently committed carbicide this Thanksgiving, there is no better way to celebrate the weekend’s indulgences than by propping ourselves in front of our laptop screens (conveniently located away from the harsh lighting of dressing room … Continue reading →

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Partisan Launches American-Made Online Boutique

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

The Thanksgiving holiday inevitably boils down to a weekend spent overindulging in two traditionally American activities: excessive eating and shopping. While I may be of no help in the food department (although I will be baking this delicious dessert tonight), … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Dressing

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

This Thanksgiving there is absolutely no reason to sacrifice personal style for comfort. Wearing an ensemble that will allow you to appear chic while slipping into a tryptophan coma is essential, and fortunately there is no shortage of options when … Continue reading →

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Holiday Necessities: ban.do

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

Tis the season to adorn your sequin dresses with gold accents, jewel toned accessories and crystal encrusted hair pieces. After all, no holiday ensemble is complete without an excessive amount of shimmer and shine, and as evidenced by anyone who … Continue reading →

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Dean Penn Holiday Cards

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

Handwritten notes have become somewhat of a lost art in today’s internet-crazed world, making their novelty that much more appealing. With the holidays steadily approaching, there is no better time than the present to invest in unique and festive holiday … Continue reading →

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Sweater Weather

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

On gray and dreary days the most alluring sartorial choice often tends to take the form of an oversized and extremely comfortable sweater that you can completely wrap yourself in, yet your sweater options should not be limited to the … Continue reading →

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Q&A with Rachel and Michael: Founders of Maptote

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Alexia Cameron

While vacationing in Germany in 2006,  Rachel Rheingold and Michael Berick fell in love with the country’s simple cotton reusable grocery totes that were inherently unique to each city they visited. Realizing their souvenirs did not have an American equivalent, … Continue reading →

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