Photo Credit: Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Herald in springtime with this weekend event
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
A plethora of Daffodils are ready to greet you Sunday, April 24 from 11am-4pm at Reeves-Reed Arboretum (RRA) for their annual Daffodil Day. Home to one of New Jersey’s largest Daffodil collections, the Arboretum, located at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit, will offer tons of spring-inspired activities for the whole family. more
Cherry Blossom Time-lapse at Brooklyn Botanic Garden from Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Vimeo.
Visit Brooklyn’s pink paradise before it’s gone
SHOP IVY PARK by Beyonce
A new brand of activewear made up of effortlessly cool pieces cut from high performance fabrics.
GENEVIEVE HOWARD
Jewelry so beautiful, it’s criminal
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Now until April 16, 2016, The Museum of Arts and Design presents LOOT: MAD About Jewelry, its annual exhibition and sale featuring designs from more than 40 emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists. Now in its 16th edition, LOOT has become known as the ultimate pop-up shop for contemporary artist-made jewelry, where collectors and jewelry enthusiasts have the rare opportunity to meet and acquire pieces from some of the most innovative creators in the field. more
Now until April 20, Presented by the Wall Street Journal
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Madison Avenue is home to New York City’s most extravagant stores and fashion-forward retailers. This is particularly true when it comes to the thoroughfare’s selection of watches. Now until April 20, 2016, Madison Avenue invites watch connoisseurs and collectors to celebrate the industry’s finest timepieces at its 6th Annual Madison Avenue Watch Week (MAWW).
Photo Credit: @alexander_yan
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Move over Alexa Chung and Sarah Jessica Parker because these pint-sized style stars are taking the fashion world by storm.
Some of them might not be able to walk in heels…or any shoes yet, but that hasn’t stopped them from sporting the latest fashion trends from head to toe. Make your day complete by following these trendy tots on Instagram. more
Isaac Mizrahi, 2015
Check out the Museum’s major exhibit and events focused on the fashion celebrity
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Brooklyn-native Isaac Mizrahi is known for his eponymous fashion lines, but his larger-than-life personality has stolen the hearts of those in the fashion world and beyond. A true renaissance man, Mizrahi is a designer, media personality, author, creative director of Xcel Brands, and most recently, the focus of a major exhibit at The Jewish Museum between Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street in NYC. more
Two of London’s leading luxury brands come together for a swoon-worthy collection of summer shoes
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
You can’t help but put your best foot forward in one of L.K. Bennett’s 20-piece limited edition shoe collection with Bionda Castana. The two London-based luxury brands have combined their fashion savvy to create a Spring/Summer 2016 limited edition shoe collection featuring six different silhouettes. Styles range from the $475 Jackie Flat Sandals with laces that wrap around the ankle to the $595 Jerry Suede Sandals complete with a 100mm heel and leather panels. more
Friday, April 8
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Public Ice Skating at The Ice House in Hackensack, NJ.
8 p.m.: The Bergen County Players present Enchanted April, 298 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ. more
CLASSICAL BOOK COLLECTION FROM DOT & BO
Give your bookshelf a face lift with these gorgeous editions of your favorite literary classics.
From April 7 - 10 the Park Avenue Armory in NYC will be the mecca of rare and historical books
Bibliophiles rejoice – as of April 7, 2016 the Park Avenue Armory in NYC will be converted into one of the world’s most distinguished book fairs, The New York Antiquarian Book Fair. This year’s event, presented by The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), will feature over 200 international exhibitors of rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, photographs, ephemera and singular items of historical interest. Featuring items like Robert Frost’s personal cane carved “Miles to go Before I sleep,” to a First Edition copy of “Where the Wild Things Are,” the fair will interest everyone from a seasoned collector to a literary novice. Preview tickets are $50 and include a return visit and daily tickets are $25, both of which can be purchased here. more
Thinking about laser hair removal? UA gets all the hairy details about this trendy procedure
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
According to Rebecca Herzig’s 2015 book, Plucked: A History of Hair Removal, “99% of American women have tried laser hair removal, and at least 85% regularly remove hair from their faces, armpits, legs, and bikini lines” (goodreads.com). Additionally, IBISWorld recently reported that hair removal businesses are part of an $11 billion industry. With such staggering numbers, Urban Agenda decided to take a closer look at why so many people are going under the laser instead of the razor. more
Haute Insect
This Spring, fashion designers have a love for nature. Patterns inspired by jeweled insects are streaming down the runway. The best part - all of these looks are completely ready to wear! Simply click on each product image to purchase. more
Svetlana Rabey Untitled #51, 2015 Watercolor on paper 22 in x 30 in $1,500 Courtesy of Sugarlift (Brooklyn, NY)
Where you’ll love the art and the price tags
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Buying art can be among the most intimating shopping experiences. This is especially true for young people who are looking to start-up their own art collection, but aren’t looking to go broke in the process. Luckily, Affordable Art Fair NYC (AAFNYC) is once again making extraordinary pieces of contemporary art accessible to all in their 21st edition of the Fair. Today until April 3, 2016 the Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 West 18th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, will house one of NYC’s biggest, and most convivial, art events. more
Model Bijou Barrington on location in Arizona. Photography by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, color proof, featured in Harper’s Bazaar, January 1942. Collection of The Museum at FIT, © 1989 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents. 74.84.60
Get a final look at the exhibit spotlighting the dynamic trio that changed fashion editorial forever
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Since March 1, the Fashion Institute of Technology’s School of Graduate Studies, together with The Museum at FIT, has been illuminating the 22-year collaboration between Harper Bazaar’s editor-in-chief Carmel Snow, fashion editor Diana Vreeland, and photographer Louise Dahl-Wolfe. more
“Celebrate” by Lauren Conrad
Lauren Conrad visits Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood, NJ on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. to read from and signs copies of her new book, Celebrate.
From lifestyle and fashion icon Lauren Conrad—#1 New York Times bestselling author of Lauren Conrad Style and Lauren Conrad Beauty—comes her dazzling and essential guide to entertaining, filled with an inspiring array of lifestyle tips and personal stories. more
Dress-up your spring wardrobe with dark florals from adidas and L.K. Bennett London.
Simply click on each product image to purchase! more
Get a hop on Easter weekend with our directory of Easter events, brunches, and dinners in Northern Jersey more
Get those baskets ready!
Make Easter fun for the whole family with these personalized Easter gifts. Simply click on each item to purchase.
Friday, March 18
4 to 9 p.m.: Open Trampoline Time at Skyzone, 80 Commercer Drive, Allendale.
5 to 10 p.m.: 2016 Northeast Automotive Services Show at the Meadowlands Expo Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus (through Sunday, March 20).
6:30 p.m.: Adult Cooking Class: Salmon Cookery at Chef Central, 240 Rt. 17 North, Paramus.
8 p.m.: Concert: Johnny Mathis at NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark. more
Unleash your inner Irishman with these photos that celebrate all that is good and green in the world
Push aside the corn beef and cabbage for these delicious green smoothies to celebrate St. Patrick‘s Day and healthy living
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Certified health coach and busy mom Laura Deutsch knows that developing good eating habits takes more than just the luck of the Irish. But thanks to her online resource Instill Health, it just got a whole lot easier to maintain optimal health and wellness for you and your family. Through Instill Health, Laura offers online programs, one-on-one coaching and speaking engagements, along with a blog, and a recipe booklet. Lucky for us, Deutsch decided to share some of her tips and tricks on how to drink your way to a healthier lifestyle starting this St. Patrick’s Day. more
The Longevity Book: The Science of Aging, the Biology of Strength, and the Privilege of Time
On Thursday, April 7, Bookends Bookstore and The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood welcome actress and bestselling author Cameron Diaz for a discussion of her latest work, The Longevity Book. For $35 per ticket, guests will get to know Diaz through an intimate meet and greet and will also receive a pre-signed hard copy of her book. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the talk begins at noon. Refreshments will be available along with a cash-only bar. The event will take place at 215 West Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. more
