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US Vogue November 1987 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Brilliant plumage edging one of his dazzling evening jackets. Equally dazzling: the chartreuse silk satin top with its beautiful bared neckline, rose-pink silk satin skirt. Fragrance Note: Natural complement-Paris d'Yves Saint Laurent, his rose-rich fragrance.

Plumage brillant bordant une de ses éblouissantes vestes de soirée. Tout aussi éblouissant : le top en satin de soie chartreuse avec son beau décolleté dénudé, la jupe en satin de soie rose. Note parfumée : Complément naturel de Paris d'Yves Saint Laurent, son parfum riche en rose.

Model/Modèle: Cindy Crawford Photo Wayne Maser Coiffure: Frederic Fekkai Makeup/Maquillage: Marc Schaeffer

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At Frédéric Fekkai’s Gorgeous Vacation Home in the South of France .. Architectural Digest, February 2016 ..                                               

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Frederic fekkai soho

FREDERIC FEKKAI SOHO FULL

She will make you feel at home and at ease in her chair, while filling you in on all things hair and Astoria. THE FORMER FACTORIES OF WEST SOHO ARE NOW LIKELY TO HOUSE MEDIA AND TECH COMPANIES AS UPSCALE COCKTAIL BARS AND MODERN HOTELS CONTINUE TO DEBUT IN THE AREA. She is an active participant with Mom Ally and is always in “the know” of Astoria life. Christina being a native to Astoria is a firm believer in giving back to her community. When she is not in the salon she is a devoted wife and mother of 3. Christina specializes in foils, having the ability to create any look with this technique. Christina’s hair cutting and styling education also continued and was enhanced under the direction of Crush Studio Founder, Chris. Post School she began her apprenticeship for color under Fekkai Alumni colorist, Gary Wagner. You can pull off a short bob like Kylie if: - you have a oval or heart-shaped face. you like to play with colour in your hair and have ombre or balayage. at the CHANEL Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner, at Balthazar in Soho in. At 17 she decided to harness her raw talent into an official career and enrolled in cosmetology school. A Khloe-esque lob will suit you if: - you have a round or square face shape. NEW YORK, NY - September 05, 2019: Frederic Fekkai attends The Daily Front. Her weekends were filled doing hair for all her friends and their referrals. By the time she was 14 she was in high demand. Fekkai Soho About FEKKAI was founded by Frédéric Fekkaia legendary authority in style and beauty, and the originator of Salon Hair Gone Clean. Try the espresso bar, use the Wi-Fi and enjoy food and drink from. Kenji enjoys working with his clients in the salon, as well as numerous models and renowned celebrities on photoshoots and even Fashion Week.At the young age of 12, Tina began channeling her creative endeavors by cut and coloring her friends hair. Frédéric Fekkai Health and beauty Soho Time Out says The UES’s Frédéric Fekkai Salon has made the inevitable expansion to Soho. (Photo by Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Get personalized pricing by telling us when, where. Today Kenji works at '“The Salon at Bergdolf Goodman” as top stylist and educator. Let your personality shine with a trendy cut and color from one of the trained stylists at New Yorks Frederic Fekkai-Soho. NEW YORK CITY, NY - FEBRUARY 15: Serena Nikkhah and Olivia Palermo attend THE CINEMA SOCIETY & FREDERIC FEKKAI host the after party for 'GRAY MATTERS' at Frederic Fekkai Soho & Barolo Restaurant on Februin New York City. Kenji followed his soul and started working at Frederic Fekkai in 2009 as top stylist and educator until May 2019. Kenji helped to build Salon Wave from ground up. Without a word of English, Kenji relocated to U.S, equipped with little more than his Scissors and a Smile. Dreaming of SoHo, the charming neighborhood thats home to our downtown salon. If your looking for Consumer Services in New York City, New York - check out. 7 P.M., FRéDéRIC FEKKAI SOHO, 394 WEST BROADWAY Jodi Jordan, 22, a kindergarten teacher in Manhattan, was having her. In 2005, Kenji received the opportunity of a lifetime to join the opening of new hair salon in NY as director. Frederic Fekkai Salon is located at 394 West Broadway New York City, NY 10012. Here are snapshots of the evening beauty scene in Manhattan last Friday.

FREDERIC FEKKAI SOHO FULL

Today, Kenji has made a full recovery.Īt the time, Kenji drop out of university to purse his dream becoming hairstylist -quickly building a solid reputation among numerous Japanese celebrities, actor and models at one of well-known high-end salon “ZACC” in Tokyo. Kenji, being the relentless man he is, disagreed. The doctors told him he would be never walk again. Kenji had a terrible accident that damaged his spiral cord and left him paralyzed. While studying at Kitakyusyu University and working as a part-time assistant at a salon. starting his journey at just 19 years old. For 20+ years,Kenji has been making waves in the NYC hair industry.

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21 years ago today, Hilary Duff at Frederic Fekkai Oscar Beauty and Fashion Suite (March 18, 2003)

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(Left to right) Deborah Blohm, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Gwendolyn Beck at a party at the Mar-a-Lago club, Palm Beach, Florida, 1995. The names of former associates and victims of deceased sex offender Epstein have been released. AFP/Getty Images

Nearly 90 Names Were Included In The Documents, With Four Redacted.

Ghislaine Maxwell

Virginia Lee Roberts Giuffre

Kathy Alexander

Miles Alexander

James Michael Austrich

Philip Barden

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Cate Blanchett

David Boies

Laura Boothe

Evelyn Boulet

Rebecca Boylan

Joshua Bunner

Naomi Campbell

Carolyn Casey

Paul Cassell

Sharon Churcher

Bill Clinton

David Copperfield

Alexandra Cousteau

Cameron Diaz

Leonardo DiCaprio

Alan Dershowitz

Dr. Mona Devanesan

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Bradley Edwards

Amanda Ellison

Cimberly Espinosa

Jeffrey Epstein

Annie Farmer

Marie Farmer

Alexandra Fekkai

Crystal Figueroa

Anthony Figueroa

Louis Freeh

Eric Gany

Meg Garvin

Sheridan Gibson-Butte

Robert Giuffre

Al Gore

Ross Gow

Fred Graff

Philip Guderyon

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Shannon Harrison

Stephen Hawking

Victoria Hazel

Brittany Henderson

Brett Jaffe

Michael Jackson

Carol Roberts Kess

Dr. Karen Kutikoff

Peter Listerman

George Lucas

Tony Lyons

Bob Meister

Jamie A. Melanson

Lynn Miller

Marvin Minsky

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David Mullen

Joe Pagano

Mary Paluga

J. Stanley Pottinger

Joseph Recarey

Michael Reiter

Jason Richards

Bill Richardson

Sky Roberts

Scott Rothstein

Forest Sawyer

Doug Schoetlle

Kevin Spacey

Cecilia Stein

Mark Tafoya

Brent Tindall

Kevin Thompson

Donald Trump

Ed Tuttle

Emma Vaghan

Kimberly Vaughan-Edwards

Cresenda Valdes

Anthony Valladares

Maritza Vazquez

Vicky Ward

Jarred Weisfeld

Courtney Wild

Bruce Willis

Daniel Wilson

Andrew Albert Christian Edwards, Duke of York

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After weeks of speculation and anticipation, many of the names of former associates, employees, friends and victims of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released. ... Many of those whose names appear in the documents released Wednesday aren't accused of wrongdoing or have been mentioned previously in legal proceedings or news accounts. The documents released Wednesday are not an Epstein "client list." ... Nearly 90 names were included in the documents, with four redacted: 1. Ghislaine Maxwell 2. Virginia Lee Roberts Giuffre 3. Kathy Alexander 4. Miles Alexander 5. James Michael Austrich 6. Philip Barden 7. REDACTED 8. Cate Blanchett 9. David Boies 10. Laura Boothe 11. Evelyn Boulet 12. Rebecca Boylan 13. Joshua Bunner 14. Naomi Campbell 15. Carolyn Casey 16. Paul Cassell 17. Sharon Churcher 18. Bill Clinton 19. David Copperfield 20. Alexandra Cousteau 21. Cameron Diaz 22. Leonardo DiCaprio 23. Alan Dershowitz 24. Dr. Mona Devanesan 25. REDACTED 26. Bradley Edwards 27. Amanda Ellison 28. Cimberly Espinosa 29. Jeffrey Epstein 30. Annie Farmer 31. Marie Farmer 32. Alexandra Fekkai 33. Crystal Figueroa 34. Anthony Figueroa 35. Louis Freeh 36. Eric Gany 37. Meg Garvin 38. Sheridan Gibson-Butte 39. Robert Giuffre 40. Al Gore 41. Ross Gow 42. Fred Graff 43. Philip Guderyon 44. REDACTED 45. Shannon Harrison 46. Stephen Hawking 47. Victoria Hazel 48. Brittany Henderson 49. Brett Jaffe 50. Michael Jackson 51. Carol Roberts Kess 52. Dr. Karen Kutikoff 53. Peter Listerman 54. George Lucas 55. Tony Lyons 56. Bob Meister 57. Jamie A. Melanson 58. Lynn Miller 59. Marvin Minsky 60. REDACTED 61. David Mullen 62. Joe Pagano 63. Mary Paluga 64. J. Stanley Pottinger 65. Joseph Recarey 66. Michael Reiter 67. Jason Richards 68. Bill Richardson 69. Sky Roberts 70. Scott Rothstein 71. Forest Sawyer 72. Doug Schoetlle 73. Kevin Spacey 74. Cecilia Stein 75. Mark Tafoya 76. Brent Tindall 77. Kevin Thompson 78. Donald Trump 79. Ed Tuttle 80. Emma Vaghan 81. Kimberly Vaughan-Edwards 82. Cresenda Valdes 83. Anthony Valladares 84. Maritza Vazquez 85. Vicky Ward 86. Jarred Weisfeld 87. Courtney Wild 88. Bruce Willis 89. Daniel Wilson 90. Andrew Albert Christian Edwards, Duke of York

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taylor_hill via Instagram (photoset) | March 1, 2024

Brand: Balmain

Item: Jolie Madam Medium Bag

Availability Status: $1,295 on the Balmain U.S. website

Also worn with: Balmain Outfit, Balmain Earrings

Stylist: Unknown Hair Stylist: Marty Harper using Fekkai and GHD Makeup Artist: Hung Vanngo

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The Ultimate New York City Guide for Uptown and Midtown (Part 1)

When visiting New York it’s tempting to pick your favorite spots or popular places around the city but you may find yourself bouncing all over town rather than taking advantage of what is in the neighbors you are staying in or planning to spend your day. Below is an extensive guide to all things Uptown and Midtown including where to stay, eat, shop, and experience!

Uptown 

Stay 

If you plan to stay uptown, you can’t beat these luxury hotels. All are different but offer an exceptional luxury experience that is unmatched. 

The Mark

At the top of the list is the Mark. Known as one of the most luxurious hotels in New York, staying at the Mark is an experience you won’t forget. Decorated top-to-bottom by French designer Jacques Grange, the interior is elegant and fun, with bold marble floors and vivid art. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side and just steps from Madison Avenue shopping and museums, the hotel is in the perfect location to explore Uptown Manhattan.  The Mark also offers many amenities, including The Mark Restaurant, established by the acclaimed Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the esteemed Frédéric Fekkai salon, and the ’60s-inspired Mark Bar where you can sip your favorite cocktail. They also offer Laudrée macarons at turndown service, a wonderful treat at the end of the night. 

Below images from themarkhotel.com

Lowell

Located just steps from central park and Madison Avenue shops, the Lowell is a luxury hotel located in a residential neighborhood on the Upper East Side. Established in 1927, The Lowell, a boutique hotel, reflects the timeless elegance of upper Manhattan with great attention to detail and excellent service to its guests. Wood-burning fireplaces, beautiful terraces with sweeping views of the city and warm rooms that feel like a luxury NYC apartment, make this an excellent stay for a romantic getaway in the city.

Below images from lowellhotel.com

The Carlyle

The Carlyle is a luxury stay that emulates the spirit, sparkle, elegance, and nostalgia of old New York City. Surrounded by museums, upscale shops, and fine dining, the Carlyle is a beautiful place to stay! Opening its doors in 1930, the Carlyle has maintained its glamour and prestige throughout the years creating an inviting and elevated environment. Designed by Dorthy Draper the interior is lux and traditional but with a modern flare. They are also known for the Bemelmans Bar, a beautiful spot to grab a cocktail before you head out to dinner or even a nightcap as you head in for the night. Guests such as George Clooney and Sofia Coppola have been known to stay at Carlyle which should help paint the picture of excellence this hotel exhibits. 

Below images from rosewoodhotels.com

Eat

Elio’s

A bustling Italian restaurant in the heart of the Upper East Side is a great spot for a hearty meal and a true New York experience. A place where the room is always crowded, the clientele is posh, and the food is consistent, you’ll find delicious pasta, a bustling environment and unmatched people watching.

Images below from eliosrestaurant.com, Elio’s Instagram, nymag.com

Daniel

Once rated the top restaurant in the world, with 2 Micheline stars, the tasting menu will cost you over $200 a person but the experience is well worth it. The food is excellent and the interior is stunning, Daniel is the perfect spot for a special occasion!

Images below from danielnyc.com

JoJo

Jojo is acclaimed chef Jean-Georges’s first NY restaurant. This beautiful space was recently renovated in a 2 story townhouse on the upper east side and is a wonderful place for a special meal while visiting the city. Not only is the food delicious, the space is bright and beautiful!

Images below from jojorestaurantnyc.com

August

August is a charming dining experience serving classic comfort food in Midtown Manhattan. With a cool and sophisticated interior, deliciously simple food and cocktails that change often, this is a great dinner spot if you are looking for a casual, warm and filling meal after a full day of sightseeing and shopping.

Images below from augustny.com

Ralph’s Coffee

Owned by the Ralph Lauren Group, Ralph’s Coffee is a fun place to stop in for your morning latte. With a couple of locations throughout the city and the city, including their adorable coffee carts, they serve delicious coffee and pastries in a beautiful environment.

Images below from www.ralphlauren.com, Raiph’s Coffee Instagram

Sarabeth’s

Sarabeth’s started as a tiny bakery-kitchen in 1981 where Sarabeth Levine prepared and sold homemade jams and baked goods. As its popularity grew, the store expanded and began to serve breakfast and lunch, alongside the original backed goods. Sarabeth’s quickly became a New York City landmark and now has four locations across  Manhattan. Sarabeth’s is a great spot for a delicious brunch or a cozy dinner of classic American fare. 

Images below from ny.eater.com

H&H bagels

When in NY you must eat at least 1 bagel. This iconic NY bagel shop has been seen on nearly every iconic NYC set TV show or movie, including Seinfeld and Sex and the City. At H&H you’ll find a crusty, chewy, perfect and classic New York bagel.

Images below from amny.com

Drink

Bemelmans Bar

Located in the Carlyle Hotel and named for its masterpiece murals by Ludwig Bemelmans, Bemelmans Bar draws socialites, politicians, and movie stars with its extensive drink menu, and live piano music every night.

Images below from cntraveler.com, rosewoodhotels.com, nytimes.com

Shop

Fivestory

Wander through five stories of beautiful rooms in a transformed townhouse filled with luxe clothing for men and women, shoes, bags, and more from top designers.

Image below from wwd.com

Intermix

This highly curated high-end boutique has grown to be a large in-person and online shopping destination offering some of the most high-end brands. Their flagship store is located on Madison Avenue and is the place to grab the perfect pair of denim, luxury basics or a special piece for any occasion. 

Ladurée

Ladurée was first opened in Paris in 1862 by Louis Ernest Ladurée, a French miller that turned a simple pastry shop into one of the first tea rooms in the city. In 1930 the tea room was expanded and the macaron we know today was introduced. Ladurèe now has locations in most major cities across the United States and Europe and is known for delicious macarons in a mint green box. No matter the city, Ladurée is the perfect place to stop in for a cup of tea or coffee, a pastry, and of course some macarons.

Images below from yorkavenueblog.com

Experience

Guggenheim Museum

The Guggenheim Museum is an internationally renowned art museum Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1939. Founded on a collection of early modern masterpieces, visitors can experience special exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and the permanent collection of works from the 20th century and beyond. Even if you don’t have time to view an exhibit, visit the exterior of the Guggenheim, the building is a work of art in itself.

Image from guggenheim.org

New York Public Library

As NYC rapidly flourished during the 19th century, the wealthy agreed that if NY was to be one of the world’s great cities, it ought to have a great library. Governor Samuel J. Tilden, a very affluent man, requested upon his death that the bulk of his fortune, about $2.4 million should be used to establish and maintain a free library and reading room in New York City. There were two other libraries at the time but neither was what Tilden had envisioned and both were experiencing financial hardship, so the resources were combined and The New York Public Library was formed. 16 years after the plan was set into place the library opened in the spring of 1911. It is said that between 30,000 and 50,000 people visited the building on the first day it was open. The beautiful main branch is still open today along with 91 other branches. The main building on 42nd Street is a beautiful place to visit with its large lion statues welcoming you in and its stunning architecture inside and out! 

Images from smithsonianmag.com , afar.com, vanityfair.com

Central Park

An iconic New York City landmark, Central Park is 843 acres of green space spanning over 50 blocks in the middle of the city! It is filled with walking trails, a pond, the Central Park Boat House, a zoo, a concert venue in the summer months and so much more! The park is a great place to visit any time of year for a beautiful walk or any number of activities. It’s especially great with kids! 

Images from architecturaldigest.com

New York City Ballet

If the busyness of Times Square and Broadway is not your scene, but you still want to spend a fabulous evening in the city, the NYC Ballet is a wonderful option! The David H. Koch Theater, home of the NYC ballet since the 60s is a grand and beautiful space and the NYC Ballet is among some of the best dancers in the world.

Imaged below from nycballet.com, timeout.com, untappedcities.com

Cooper Hewitt

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is housed in the Andrew Carnegie Mansion on the Upper East Side. The museum has one of the most diverse and expansive design collections in existence with more than 215,000 design objects that span more than 30 centuries. The work includes ancient textiles, works on paper,  iconic design objects, and cutting-edge technologies. Not only are the works in the museum magnificent and wonderful, but the architecture of the building is also equally as beautiful and worth the trip! The Cooper Hewitt is my favorite museum in New York!

Midtown

Stay

St. Regis

With locations around the globe, the New York St Regis feels like a gem in the city. The gilded lobby welcomes you, the service is excellent with concierge and a butler on every floor and the rooms are so luxurious you won’t want to leave! Just steps from 5th Avenue shopping, the MoMA, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park, St. Regis is the perfect place to stay in Midtown. 

Images below from marriott.com, kiwicollection.com

The Warwick

Opening in 1926, the Warwick has been an iconic NYC hotel ever since. The hotel inevitably became a Manhattan icon when it was featured in the background of the famous photograph titled Lunch Atop A Skyscraper. The hotel has hosted celebrities through the years and continues to host stars to this day. Regular guests of historical note include Elvis Presley, the Beatles whilst performing at the Ed Sullivan Show, and Cary Grant, a long-term resident. Located on 54th Street between 5th and 6th Ave, the Warwick is a perfectly placed hotel for great shopping and sightseeing. With an understated elegance and cozy feel, this is an excellent midtown stay. 

The Ritz Carlton

The Ritz Carlton is a luxury staple across the globe and The Ritz at Central Park New York is no exception. The rooms have recently been redesigned to be contemporary, townhouse-inspired quarters that are luxurious and comfortable. The Ritz also offers a spa, fitness center and Movement Studio that has on-demand classes. With genuine care and comfort for their guests, the Ritz offers a luxury stay surrounded by high-end shopping, delicious restaurants and museums including the Whitney.

Images below from ritzcarlton.com

The Whitby Hotel

The Whitby is a beautiful and uniquely decorated luxury hotel that celebrates art and design. With just 86 bedrooms and suites across 16 floors, the Whitby Hotel is a smaller more boutique experience. The rooms were designed by Kit Kemp, an award-winning contemporary English designer, and each room has its own bold color scheme, unique design, and floor-to-ceiling windows.  Situated in the heart of upper midtown on West 56th Street at 5th Avenue, The Whitby Hotel is just two blocks from Central Park and on the doorstep of some of New York's leading restaurants, galleries, and museums.

Images below from firmdalehotels.com

Eat

Il Gattopardo

Il Gattopardo is housed in a Rockefeller Townhouse that was built in 1897 on the so-called “Millionaire’s Row”. The Rockefeller Townhouses are named after their famous owner, John D. Rockefeller who called them home for nearly forty years. In 2001 Il Gattopardo opened its doors and to this day serves traditional Southern Italian comfort food. Their loyal upscale New Yorker clientele is a geat sign that this is a delicious neighborhood spot.

Images below from ilgattopardonyc.com

The Polo Bar

Owned and designed by Ralph Lauren, the Polo Bar opened in 2015 after his success with restaurants in Chicago and Paris. Today The Polo Bar is a sought-after place to dine, serving American classics such as chopped salad, crabcakes, and the famous polo bar burger. It’s hard to get in but worth going if you are able! The restaurant is cozy and fun and you just might spot a celebrity. Make reservations well in advance!

Images below from opentable.com

Jupiter

Serving up delicious pasta and wine, is there anything better? This is a great place to dine in Midtown if you are headed to a show after or staying nearby!

Images below from jupiterrestaurant.nyc

Le Rock

Owned by the same group as Frenchette in Soho, the Rock is an excellent place to have lunch or dinner in Rockefeller Center. If you are staying in midtown and looking for a nearby place to go, this is a great spot! It’s a beautiful space to dine in and they have breakfast lunch and dinner 5 days a week. 

Images below from elledecor.com, theinfatuation.com

Cosme

Located a little outside of midtown in the Flatiron district, Cosme is an elevated Mexican restaurant that is possibly one of the best meals I have had.  The interior is dark and moody, contemporary and sleek, and the food is fresh and simple but absolutely delicious! Highly recommend a meal and Cosme!  I highly recommend this restaurant!

Images below from ny.eater.com, phaidon.com

Le Grande Boucherie

With locations across the city, La Grand Boucherie is a beautiful French restaurant group serving every meal of the day. This is a great spot to pop in for a meal before leaving the city or weekend brunch before a busy day! With an expansive menu and delicious cocktails and wine, there is something for everyone!

Images below from boucherieus.com

Drink

King Cole Bar

Located in the St. Regis, the King Cole Bar is a beautiful destination for an evening cocktail. The bar claims to have invented the Bloody Mary in 1934 and has hosted visitors such as Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, and Salvador Dali. The bar has been a destination ever since!  The atmosphere is cozy and luxurious and the cocktails are expertly made. I recommend arriving early, they open at 4 pm a line will start to form well before. If you can get one of the first tables you’ll be able to enjoy a drink without waiting too long! If you find yourself standing in line, you can always grab a table in the lounge.

Image below from foursquare.com

The Campbell

If you visit Grand Central The Campbell in Grand Central Terminal is a wonderful bar to stop in for a drink. Formerly an influential businessman’s private office, it became a bar in 1999 and through a few ownership shifts and aesthetic updates, The Campbell has become a destination. With beautiful original leaded-glass windows, a lofty hand-painted ceiling, and a grand stone fireplace, this cocktail bar is the place to grab a delicious classic cocktail and an afternoon bite!

Image below from thecampbellnyc.com

Shop

There are so many wonderful shops in Midtown, from high end clothing including Gucci and Hermes to H+M and Zara you are sure to find anything you are looking for! Below are a few favorites that are worth stopping in!

Bergdorf Goodman

One of the greatest department stores in NYC, Bergdorf Goodman is the perfect destination for an afternoon of shopping, browsing, and a delicious lunch at BG Restaurant on the 7th floor. If you can, grab a seat at the window and enjoy a glass of champagne with a beautiful view of the city.

Image below from forbes.com, fifthavenue.nyc,

Tiffany and Co.

Tiffany and Co. is having a comeback and if you love beautiful jewelry or the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s then you may want to visit the Tiffany & Co store flagship store on Fifth Avenue. The store was featured in the 1960s film and you can now enjoy Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Blue Box Cafe located on the 4th floor of the store. Tiffany remains a highly regarded luxury jewelry store in New York City since its opening in 1940.

Images below from courthousenews.com, lookphotos.com, timeout.com

Experience

Broadway Show

When in New York, if you can see a Broadway show, you absolutely should! There are so many wonderful shows running all the time, you are sure to find something for the whole family, a girl’s weekend, or even a date night. From The Lion King to Hamilton and so much more, Broadway is an experience you won’t forget! 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Known as the number 1 museum in the US, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a wonderful way to spend a day in the city. With a tremendous permanent collection as well as some of the most impressive special exhibits, you can spend hours learning and exploring this beautiful Museum. Even if you don’t have the time to visit the collections, viewing the grand building on 5th Avenue is worth the trip! 

Images below from facebook.com

Top of the Rock

Top of the Rock is an indoor and outdoor observation deck with spectacular, unobstructed views of the NYC skyline. It’s listed as one of the top things to do in New York City!

Image below from tiqets.com

Rockefeller Center

Know for the location of the giant real Christmas tree that is a tourist attraction throughout the Holiday season, Rockefeller Center is great shopping and sightseeing destination any time of year! The location of Top of the Rock, shopping, skating sightseeing during Christmas and so much more!

Radio City

An iconic music venue in NYC, Radio City Music Hall is a great place to see a concert any time of year of the Rockettes during the holiday season.  

Image below from rockefellercenter.com

MoMA

Established in 1929, the Museum of Modern Art is one of the oldest modern art collections in the United States. With works from Van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, and Picasso, the MoMA is a fantastic museum to visit!

Image below from architecturaldigest.com

Grand Central Station

A historic and world-famous landmark in Midtown Manhattan, Grand Central Station is a functional train station, however, it is much more! With shopping, dining, beautiful architecture, and the iconic constellation painted on the ceiling, Grand Central Station is a destination I always like to visit while in New York.  Opened to the public in February 1913, Grand Central Terminal has been been a New York land ever since.

Image below from travelandleisure.com

I hope you’ve enjoyed the first part of my New York City Guide! The second part will cover Soho, Nolita, Brooklyn, etc. Refer to this post when you’re planning a trip to NYC and share if you know someone who would enjoy it!

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Frederic Fekkai Oscar Beauty and Fashion Suite - March 18, 2003

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Activists are posting their hauls on TikTok to raise public awareness.

Liz Wilson, 37, a mother of two in Pennsylvania, diving head first into a dumpster outside a store. She posts her finds on TikTok, where she is known by her 1.2 million followers as Salty Stella.Credit...Cory Foote for The New York Times

Nov. 21, 2022Updated 5:11 p.m. ET

At the third Duane Reade of the night, Anna Sacks, 31, a dumpster diver who goes by @trashwalker on TikTok, hit the jackpot. Half a dozen clear trash bags sat along Second Avenue not far from her home on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Kneeling on the ground, Ms. Sacks untied the bags with a gloved hand and, using her iPhone flashlight, pulled out her haul: Tresemmé hair spray. Rimmel London Stay Glossy lip gloss. Two bags of Ghirardelli sea salt caramels. Six bags of Cretors popcorn mix. Wet mop refills. A Febreze air freshener. Toe warmers. A bottle of Motrin. All of it unopened, in the packaging and far from the expiration date.

“Oh my God,” said Ms. Sacks, digging out a 6-pack with one can missing. “My mom loves Diet Dr Pepper.”

The total value was perhaps $75, but money wasn’t the point. Ms. Sacks, a former investment bank analyst, films her “trash walks,” as she calls them, and posts the videos to expose what she sees as the wastefulness of retailers who toss out returned, damaged or otherwise unwanted items instead of repurposing them.

Fed up with the profligate practice, dumpster divers like Ms. Sacks have started posting videos of their haul on TikTok in recent years as a way of shaming corporations and raising awareness of the wasteful behavior.

A search of #dumpsterdiving on TikTok brings up tens of thousands of videos that collectively have billions of views. They include a video by Tiffany Butler, known as Dumpster Diving Mama, who found several handbags in the trash last year outside a Coach store in Dallas, all of them apparently slashed by employees. Ms. Sacks bought the bags and made a TikTok calling out the fashion brand. After the video went viral and sparked outrage (and was picked up by Diet Prada), Coach said it would stop “destroying in-store returns of damaged, defective, worn and otherwise unsalable goods,” and instead try to reuse them.

Most of the dumpster activists target mass retailers like CVS, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Party City. Luxury fashion brands tend to keep a tighter control over their excess inventory and sometimes pay to have unsold items burned.

A video posted this month by Liz Wilson, 37, a mother of two in Bucks County, Pa., who goes by Salty Stella, shows a dumpster at a nearby HomeGoods store filled with Halloween-themed mugs, plates, dog bowls and holiday decorations. “This is absolutely horrendous,” Ms. Wilson told her 1.2 million TikTok followers. “The only reason these things were thrown away is because Halloween is over.”

Ella Rose, who goes byGlamourDDive, posted a video two months ago showing a dumpster outside a TJ Maxx store, filled with Zara dresses,grooming products by Fekkai and clothing from Victoria’s Secret.

At a time when corporations tout their commitment to the environment, the sight of $500 handbags or even $6 Ghirardelli chocolates discarded in a dumpster can be a bad look.

“Corporations don’t want people to see the overproduction, the wastefulness, the lack of donation,” said Ms. Sacks, who has 400,000 followers and has received significant media coverage. “To change behavior, it’s important to expose the wastefulness.”

Michael O’Heaney, executive director of The Story of Stuff Project, an environmental group in Berkeley, Calif., that raises awareness about waste through storytelling, called Ms. Sacks and other eco-minded dumpster divers “metal detectors for flaws in the system.” “What they’re finding in the trash are a fascinating lens into our waste economy,” said Mr. O’Heaney, whose organization recently filmed a trash walk with Ms. Sacks.

Some do more than just raise awareness. Ms. Wilson puts together “Stella’s Kits” — which contain feminine hygiene supplies like pads, tampons and flushable wipes assembled from dumpster dives — and distributes them at homeless shelters and other places where women experience what is known as period poverty.

While Ms. Wilson also posts to YouTube and Instagram, she said that her videos get the most reactions on TikTok. “People are just shocked and saddened,” she said. “Every day, I get the same reaction: ‘Oh, my god. Why do stores do this?’”

Mark Cohen, the director of retail studies at Columbia Business School, said that the practice is based on the cold calculation that “the simplest and most expediate way for a retailer to dispose of something, typically of low value, is to mark it out of its stock and dump it.”

Merchandise that was returned cannot always be resold because of regulations meant to protect consumer’s health — including food, some over-the-counter drugs and health and beauty aids, Mr. Cohen said. Items that have been damaged or worn, or are out of season like holiday decorations, may have lost too much value, even for third-party buyers.

“As egregious as it is to see seemingly perfect product put into a landfill,” Mr. Cohen said, “it’s the shortest and least expensive path.”

Activists like Ms. Wilson and Ms. Sacks would prefer to see retailers donate items to charitable organizations and others in need. “We should be incentivizing corporations ideally to produce less in general,” Ms. Sacks said, but if that’s not possible, they should “donate or sell it through, or store it for the next year, rather than destroy it.”

Many retailers say that they do, in fact, donate unsold goods, but some merchandise still needs to be sent to landfills. “The thought that everything leftover can be donated is a nice thought to hold,” but unrealistic, Mr. Cohen said.

CVS, for example, said it diverted 50 percent of its unsold merchandise last year to recycling or reuse, and donated about $140 million worth of goods to charities including Feeding America. CVS works “with nonprofit organizations to arrange for damaged or near-expired goods from our stores to be donated to communities in need,” said Ethan Slavin, a spokesman.

Andrew Mastrangelo, a spokesman for TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx and HomeGoods, said that “only a very small percentage of merchandise from our stores goes unsold,” and that most of the unsold merchandise is bought by third parties or donated to charities.

Walgreens, which owns Duane Reade, said it donated 10 million pounds of goods in 2021. “Walgreens works diligently to divert from landfill unsold or discontinued products such as food, toiletries and household items,” said Candace Johnson, a spokeswoman.

Even so, some items cannot be donated, including perishable products within one month of expiration. “Products that do not meet applicable standards for donation or liquidation,” Ms. Johnson added, “may be discarded in the trash.”

Discarded merchandise is perhaps most abundant around the holiday season. Last Halloween, Ms. Wilson said she found more than 120 Halloween-themed dish towels outside two HomeGoods stores near her home, all in perfect condition.

Ms. Wilson has a circuit of dozens of retailers around southeastern Pennsylvania that she visits every week. She never comes up empty. “I could go to a dumpster today and get a bunch of stuff,” Ms. Wilson said, “and go back to the same dumpster 24 hours later and find new stuff in it.”

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US Vogue March 1988

Julie Anderson wears Callaghan's gorgeous cotton shirt tucked into gray linen trousers and accented with a contrasting silk belt. By Callaghan. Romeo Gigli pants. Cartier watch. Hair Frédéric Fekkai Makeup: Glenn Marziali.

Julie Anderson porte la magnifique chemise en coton de Callaghan glissée dans un pantalon en lin gris et rehaussée d'une ceinture en soie contrastante. Par Callaghan. Pantalon Romeo Gigli. Montre Cartier. Coiffure Frédéric Fekkai Maquillage : Glenn Marziali.

Photo Jim Varriale vogue archive

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Frédéric Fekkai: Amplifying Your Hair Game Sustainably with French Finesse at FEKKAI

Skincare has always been given its due diligence and consumers pay lump-sums towards a good product. But when it comes to hair care, most people don’t bother checking the ingredients list, sources, treatment benefits, and formulation process. 

I admit that once upon a time many years ago I gave too much importance to my skin much more than I paid attention to my hair, and I’m sure that this is the case for most of us even today. We’ve been talking so much about skincare, that we fail to notice that our hair is also a part of our body that needs nourishment and looking after to maintain luscious-looking, soft, and healthy locks that are full of volume. A regular and consistent hair care practice can go a long way in helping maintain a good scalp, hair quality, and health. 

When it comes to caring for and maintaining your hair, brands advertise products that are carefully formulated to address and solve several hair concerns just like in skincare. From hair fall, dandruff, eczema, scalp psoriasis, oily scalp, dry and brittle hair, hair breakage, and greying, numerous products aimed to address such hair concerns are sitting on shelves at your local market stores waiting for you to do the needful as consumers. 

Like in skincare, products made for hair care follow a concept and trend called “Skinification”. This concept involves treating hair with the same attention, specific ingredients, techniques, methods, and eco-friendly products used in skincare. Adopting a good hair care routine and regimen like you spend time doing your skincare every day and night, caring for your hair has become the growing trend in self-care among today’s generation. 

Today, we are inspired by professionals and experts in the beauty and cosmetic industry who also pay attention to hair care, its needs, and the importance of maintaining a good scalp and hair health. With products designed, formulated, and produced to address various hair challenges among consumer demographics, this article will delve into one such luxury hair care brand that integrates its touch of ‘French Finesse’ into roots and lengths and crafting a brand called – FEKKAI. Founded by Frédéric Fekkai in 1995, FEKKAI was dedicated to delivering exceptional hair care products while focusing on quality, innovation, and sustainability. 

The Walking Tour de Force:

“Tour de Force” which in French is translated to mean – “feat of strength”. In the industry, Frédéric Fekkai is known as the “Tour de Force”, and that is what he established himself as. Hailing from Aix-en-Provence, a city in France, Frédéric trained in Paris and is the face that reshaped the international beauty landscape and changed the entire ballgame in hair care among celebrity socialites, professional hair stylists, and the people in societies. With a strong French heritage running through his veins, Frédéric succumbed to his passion for aesthetics and amplifying every person’s beauty through a creative talent in hair care. 

Pushing Boundaries and Setting Beauty Standards:

Sticking to his dreams of doing something huge and impactful with that French gusto in his blood, Frédéric Fekkai was even more determined upon landing on American soil in 1989. Moving head-first into “The City Where Dreams Come True” and “The City That Never Sleeps” – New York City, USA. Finding a place that can help him make his dreams come true, Frédéric pushed walls and barriers to set up beauty standards and proceeded to redefine them, saying, “I won’t follow the rules. Succum to the trends. Or be restrained by some stiff and static style.” Frédéric had his flair, touch, and technique of a signature sexy, tousled, no-fuss hairstyle that quickly garnered attention from the masses. Combining his knowledge, french finesse, in-depth understanding of hair care, and passion for beauty, Frédéric soon became known for his creative style in the industry which motivated him to venture into the wild bravely becoming the owner of a salon that he set up in 1995.

Reshaping the International Beauty Landscape in the Hair Care Category:

Frédéric Fekkai went from salon owner of a luxury lifestyle brand to redesigning his flagship salon naming it FEKKAI in 2005. Now a 10,000-square-foot salon on New York City’s famous Fifth Avenue, Frédéric established FEKKAI as a hair salon service that manufactures personal hair care products. A visionary hair stylist whose skill and expertise attracted celebrities to his salon and was always demanded to be on-set during several shootings in films. From Meryl Streep, Salma Hayek, and Naomi Campbell, to fashion leaders featuring Ralph Lauren, Vogue, and Calvin Klein, the FEKKAI brand and salon was so in demand that there was a month’s long waiting list for new appointments and consultations. 

Understanding and Caring for Hair:

“Creating the most effective and luxurious hair care that fuses innovation with expertise…” shares Frédéric, upon introducing the concept and trend of “Skinification of Hair”. Transforming ingredients to taking the form of luxury brand hair products, FEKKAI’s hair care brand aims to work like skincare products, nourishing and promoting healthy, strong, and luscious-looking locks. All of the cutting-edge natural ingredients used are backed up by science, experts, and professionals in the field. “Spend less time in the mirror and more time feeling wonderful with FEKKAI,” says Frédéric, the brand’s style expert and ambassador. Every formulation and experience is designed in such a way that invokes and promises beauty and confidence once taking a seat at one of Frédéric’s chairs at FEKKAI. 

Sustainably Formulating and Manufacturing FEKKAI’s Products:

With ingredients sourced from nature, FEKKAI uses ingredients that are sustainably sourced taking into consideration the harmful impacts meted out to our environment’s biodiversity and ecosystem. Producing sustainable hair care products that are sulfate, phthalate, and paraben-free ensures that the products do not irritate or aggravate side effects upon the use of the product. It is vegan and gluten-free ensuring safe use by people with allergy-prone skin and scalp. FEKKAI’s products are cruelty-free and promote animal preservation and conservation, as well as its containers are recyclable – promoting a clean, green, and safe planet.

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