Private Pictures

Private Room features images taken by famed fashion photographer Pamela Hanson between 2012 and 2014.  Beginning with her portraits of Camille Rowe in 2012 the work evolved into images of eight women all of whom were photographed in a small hotel on the Bowery in New York City.  Private Room is a gorgeous series of nudes and … Continue Reading

D.J. Pesce

It ain’t a party until the music is playing… DJ Michelle Pesce will make sure that your party is A-list with her masterful spinning. Pesce has become one of the most sought-after DJs performing at parties and clubs in Mexico, France, Spain, Canada and Kenya; she is a constant at Hollywood events.  She’s spun for the Weinstein’s Pre-Oscar … Continue Reading

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2015 with my best friend Darlyne and our families at the Ocean Reef Club. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it combines yummy food and family — either family of origin or friends that become family — time.  It’s a time to pause and be thankful and grateful. I wish everyone a … Continue Reading

Cozy and Water Proof

You’ll hear laughter in the rain – and it’ll be coming from you with these faux-fur lined, matte rubber Tretorn rain booties. Easy to slip on — thanks to elastic gore insets at the sides and a pull tab at the heel — the padded footbed and rubber sole will have you jumping around – … Continue Reading

Easy, Chic Match

This black crop knit pant matching set is perfect holiday wear.  Wear it with burgundy, red or orange flats to add a touch of holiday color.  So Suzy Says. 

Great Black, Holiday Shoes

These velvet lace up shoes are perfect for you or your tween to wear to any holiday festivity.  Their low heeled and comfortable almond-shaped toe design will let you celebrate all night long. Or, for the slightly older tween and her more fashion-daring mom there is this ankle-strap fastening, stud detailed shoe with pointed toes … Continue Reading

Silly with Clementine

Remember to spend silly time with your children… this time is fleeting.  Enjoy them while they’re still under your roof.  So Suzy Says.

Fab Flooring

BBB – Best carpets — the Sisel in my house is courtesy of Crenshaw Carpet. Best prices – my flooring looks far more luxurious than its price tag. And owner Bruce whose family has run the business for 85 plus years.  A trip to their downtown showroom is worth your time.  So Suzy Says. 

Foot Heaven

Lucky Feet Foot Spa is the perfect min stay-cation, family outing or date night indulgence.  Take an hour for yourself and indulge in a foot massage that will cover your whole body. You’ll leave feeling like Jell-o and ready to get all of those muscles knotted again.  So Suzy Says.

Winter Birkenstocks

Birkenstock has added shearling to its classic sandel so that you can greet cooler climes in comfort.  Also comes in: Black/Black Suede, Mink Suede, Mocha Suede/Shearling  So Suzy Says. 

Good Sunday TV

Fareed Zakaria’s Sunday CNN show, GPS, is a great way to start your week informed.  So Suzy Says.

A Simple Act of Kindness

Can make the world a better place.  Don’t know where to start?  No problem. Now Kindness.org that can show you how. “Our team initially asked ourselves what would a world look like where kindness is the first thing exchanged when people meet one another across race, religion, and socioeconomic status,” said founder Jaclyn Lindsey. “Through … Continue Reading

Robin Aronson Photography

Our family was fortunate enough to have our Christmas photos — yes, it’s time already to book a shoot for ’em — taken by Robin Aronson   My three beautiful kids eagerly posed – a novelty –  for the photos — another plus of being photographed by a talented mom.  So Suzy Says.  

Dualingo for Bilingual You

I reconnected with an old friend who has amazing style and grace. She told me about Dualingo, a great tool for those trying to learn another language.  Since my daughter is busy learning French and Spanish I thought I give it a whirl. Très bien… thus far at least.  Muchos Gracias.  So Suzy Says.  

Dining a Deux

Natalie Hampton’s app, Sit with Us,  means the end of lonely lunches for teens everywhere.  It’s a trend I hope catches on. So Suzy Says.

Your Fashion Future Is So Bright….

You’ll have to wear these Quay cool shares to cut down on the glare.  So Suzy Says.  

A Rose is a Rose…

Everything will come up roses — at least for your nose — with this delicious, sexy, fresh smelling fragrance from Kaison Francis Kurkdjian which features two types of the thorned beauties.  You’ll want to sniff yourself all day. So Suzy Says.

In the Pink… Thanks to SSS

My best pal Mike McConville, shown here at a Q&A about his film, Pow Wow, at the Locarno Film Festival, wearing pink shorts that he found…. right here on So Suzy Says.  Looking sharp, Mr. M.

Stratego: Forced Family Fun

Battle your family with this  classic game of strategy and enjoy an afternoon of family fun – where the battle will be limited to the game board. Included in the game are: Command an army of soldiers, miners, scoutsa spy then use your bombs, and a bit of deception, to defeat your opponent capture the flag … Continue Reading

Stop The Texts. Stop The Wrecks.

Learn how to help stop the scourge that is killing our teens here where you’ll see the horrifying statistics about teens driving while distracted. Ben Lieberman, my Portledge  classmate,  is working to turn his tragic loss – 19 year-old son was killed while riding in the backseat of a car driven by a distracted driver … Continue Reading