Summer Reads: Wise Laughs

Go Ask Ali: Half-Baked Advice (and Free Lemonade)  by  Ali Wentworth is a hybrid memoir filled with gossip, insight and Wentworth’s razor sharp whit. Whether you laugh or cry – you’ll love the wisecracks and wisdom.  It’s the perfect summer read.  So Suzy Says.

Summer Reads: Smarty Grass

The Thoughtful Gardener: An Intelligent Approach to Garden Design by Jinny Blomi is a beautiful look at this landscape artist’s great gardens.  Nature at its best. So Suzy Says.

Summer Reads: Basketball

No Malice: My Life in Basketball or: How a Kid from Queensbridge Survived the Streets, the Brawls, and Himself to Become an NBA Champion by  Metta World Peace  and  Ryan Dempsey  details Metta World Peace’s 17-season professional basketball career. Inspiring. So Suzy Says.

Summer Reads: Jack

The Summer I Met Jack: A Novel by Michelle Gable is a fun summer ‘what if’ read.  In the novel best selling author, Gable imagines an affair between John F. Kennedy and Alicia Corning Clark – and the child they may have had.  Fun. So Suzy Says. 

Summer Reads: on the Mound

Gods of Wood and Stone by Pulitzer Prize finalist Mark Di Ionno is the tale of Joe Grudeck and Horace Mueller’s search for meaning through the lens of baseball. A distinctly American tale and excellent read. So Suzy Says.

Summer Reads: Funny History

Lacks Self-Control: True Stories I Waited Until My Parents Died to Tell by Huffington Post founding editor, Roy Sekoff is a rollicking memoir about the author’s forays to Times Square and other youthful adventures.  Sekoff’s tone is funny and insightful; as if Larry David, David Sedaris and Chelsea Handler had a literary love child. So Suzy Says. 

Happy 4th

Since 1973 the Liberty Bell Weekend has been the way to celebrate July 4th in Locust Valley.  It’s a tradition I grew up with – and one I continue with my children. My dog Pickles even won the Dog Show completion one year too.  Happy Birthday, USA.    

Dream Feet

Indulge your feet in a custom made pair of Amanu sandals.  They’re made to measure from a select group of styles.  Choose your design then let the artisans of Amanu create a sandal that your feet didn’t dare dream of. So Suzy Says.   

Never Leaf ‘Em

Mercedes Salazar Mano De Tigre Verde Earrings will add whimsical, chic fun to any outfit.  This palm leaf design is  rendered in acrylic, fabrics and crystals so is as light as your summer outfit.  So Suzy Says.

Run ’round Style

Elevate your sweat pant style with Free People Movement Nico Flare Sweats.  They’re  perfect stylish, everyday, run-around pants.  Available in grey and navy. So Suzy Says.  

Swim Chic

The Christopher Black from the Brownlee Swimwear Collection – like the rest of the selections – are chic, sexy and water worthy. Stroke well.  So Suzy Says.    

Definition

Laura Mercier Inner Eye Definer is the next generation of the brand’s Kohl Eye Pencil. Formulated specifically to line the inside of the eyelid and the base of the lashes, the soft, creamy formula will glide on definition.  Make your eyes pop with this summer’ it-color; Brown Copper. Also comes in: Black Gold, Black Navy, Black Violet, Nightfall and Stormy Grey. So Suzy … Continue Reading

Detangled and Tough

Kevin Murphy’s  Untangled detangles and strengthen hair while shielding it from the heat of styling tools.  Thanks, Cindy Crawford, for the tip. I hope that my hair looks as good as yours with this product.  So Suzy Says.

Classic Stationery

Pickett’s Press Adirondack Chair Notecards  combine a classic motif and the letter press quality of Pickett’s Press to make anything you say more eloquent.  The press also makes divine wedding invitations.  These cards are perfect for writing thank you note after a summer soirée. They also make a great to hostess gift too. So Suzy … Continue Reading

Sit Well

Blu Dot Copper Real Good Chair is a well priced, comfortable — don’t forget to order the seat pad – way to upgrade your kitchen.  Perfect pizzaz. So Suzy Says.  

Sea Wear

Cynthia Rowley’s Cheeky High Tide Wetsuit in  Green is the ultimate swimwear for the gal who loves pink and green. Made of 5MM Fiber-Lite Neoprene  — fabric contains 80% neoprene, 20% nylon  — the outfit boasts  an SPF of 50+ and  style that’s off the charts.  So Suzy Says.

Escape Into Reality

Reality Gold (The Shifting Reality Collection)  by  Tiffany Brooks is a fast paced Young Adult novel that all ages will enjoy. So Suzy Says. 

The Upper, Upper Crust

The Right People: A Portrait of the American Social Establishment by  Stephen Birmingham  is a riveting and insightful book that illuminates  the customs and habits of the .001%.  A genteel read.  So Suzy Says. 

The Divine Darviny

My dearest, oldest best friend since 7th grade, Lifestyle Connoisseur Divine Darviny will teach you how to live your best, healthiest life.   Let Darviny teach you to embrace the  joie de vivre.  that each day offers via her Master Class.  Embrace the force of nature that is Darviny.  So Suzy Says.    

21-Day Reset

Learn healthy habits that will become second nature with Elissa Goodman’s online RESET Cleanse. Feed your body with the right nutrient-rich wholesome foods. In only three weeks, you will detox, cleanse and heal your body becoming less chemically and emotionally addicted to toxic foods and cravings. Learn to thrive, not just survive. Anything Elissa Goodman … Continue Reading