If you’re looking for jewelry to wear to parties or gifts to give, Suzy Levian has you covered this holiday season. Suzy Levian has a beautiful selection of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, accessories, and even home decor for everyone on your list. They are also generously offering Habitually Chic readers 70% off with the code […]

For Small Business Saturday tomorrow, I’m highlighting my friend Heidi Wynne’s brand. Heidi designs her collection in the Hudson Valley where she is currently renovating a country house. She used to be my neighbor on the Upper East Side and we met when her brand was very new and her focus was cashmere wraps. Heidi’s […]

Now that you’ve stuffed your face with turkey and pie, you can stuff your shopping cart with Black Friday deals. I used to post sales and photos on the day after Thanksgiving but haven’t in a while since I have been traveling over Thanksgiving the last three years. Many sales have started early so I’m […]

If you’re headed to New York this holiday season, these outfits from ME+EM will be perfect for whatever you have planned in the city. The first thing you should do is try to get invited to the Doubles private club to see their iconic holiday decorations. This Bouclé Houndstooth Swing Coat would be perfect with […]

In case you missed the news, Belmond just unveiled their new Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, which will debut in July 2025. The pioneering train fuses a celebration of timeless rail heritage with contemporary British gastronomy, culture, and style. Fine dining experiences will be designed by […]

I promised my followers I’d write a post on the fashion of film The Thomas Crown Affair so I put these three outfits together with chic pieces from Saks to get you started. They have so many great brands at a wide range of price points so there is something for everyone. Rene Russo as […]

It’s finally cold in NYC but definitely not grey. We’ve had endless days of sunshine which I’m not complaining about since I have south-facing windows. But it is time to switch over to wearing more grey now. Grey is always my go to color for late fall and winter since it’s the perfect complement for […]

The Sephora Savings Event just started for Rouge members with 20% off until November 11, 2024 with code SAVINGS. VIB members can save 15% off from November 5-11, 2024 and Insider members can save 10% off from November 5-11, 2024 with code SAVINGS. Everyone can save 30% on Sephora Collection too.  I already placed my order to stock up on a few things but it’s […]

I love wearing my friend Heidi Wynne’s signature cashmere wraps which are perfect for travel or wrapped around the neck with a wool blazer or cashmere trench in the city. The Chocolate Brown Isabelle Cashmere Wrap, pictured above, looks beautiful with a heather grey sweater. Heidi’s popular fisherman knit sweaters, also included in the site-wide […]

Fashion Week is happening now in Paris and many stylish attendees will be staying at the recently opened Hôtel de Balzac, a luxury hotel with a chic lounge, bar, and Japanese spa in the elegant 8th arrondissement designed by Festen Architecture. Definitely add it to your list of places to stay on your next trip […]

Sorry for the radio silence here on the blog. Those of you who follow me on Instagram and Substack already know that I had emergency gallbladder removal surgery two weeks ago but those who don’t can get caught up here and here. I also posted what I bought for fall on Substack if you’ve been […]

Sorry for the radio silence here. Hopefully, you are also now following me on Substack where I have been posted what I’ve been up to lately including a big closet organization project. Whether you’re still on vacation or are at home because the kids are back in school, there are some great sales happening this […]

I look forward to September in New York every year but I’m trying to savor the last days of August. I always love how the light gets warmer and lower this month. It makes me want to switch to neutrals to prepare for autumn’s arrival. Here’s an ode to these days. Pablo Picasso Pure cashmere […]

UPDATED FOR FALL 2024: I posted this in May because we were having a cooler than usual spring. Joke was on us because we’ve been dying in more 90 degree days than I’ve ever experienced in my life. I’m reposting with updates since everyone else is now posting about fields jackets and barn coats. I […]

Even thought it’s been 9,000 degrees in New York for the last month, I’m starting to think about fall and cooler weather. I’m trying to not to buy anything else this summer unless it can transition to fall in NYC and this navy oversized twill shirt and matching utility maxi skirt is a perfect transitional […]

It looks like it will finally be cool enough to celebrate alfresco again soon so it’s time to get your garden party attire ready with the help of Net-a-Porter. As a jumping off point, I was inspired by some of the chicest women and what they might wear for a soiree in their own gardens. […]

The history of Ladurée begins in 1862, in the heart of the Paris during the Belle Époque. In the Madeleine district, Louis-Ernest Ladurée opens a bakery quickly recognized for the quality and flavor of its breads and pastries. After a fire in 1871, the place was reborn as a pastry shop, attracting gourmets to the […]