Loose Quilted Silk Jacket

Softly tailored and opulently constructed, this is lovely and sunny but sophisticated in color and material. Young and different, confident and careless. Wear with a skirt and flats or with a sheath beneath and black patent heels. Minimal styling/maximum impact.

There's something to being the woman who wears what is good, not what has to be built, layered, pinned, camouflaged, or is, heaven forbid, synthetic.

$100

Powder Puff Socks

When my sisters and I were little we wore short white socks with lacy trim, and sometimes white knit knee socks with holes cut out. These went perfectly with our puffy dresses and white Shabbos sweaters. Here's an updated, fun, "yes, truly, I am this confident and sweetly cool" way to wear a very old favorite.

Also, who wouldn't want this photo on their bedroom wall or closet door?

$18

Hey, everyone!

I'm back from Cleveland having had a nice, long, cleansing roadtrip, and am so ready to get started.

While I was there, I stopped at Saks (The Happiest Place on Earth) where I saw these gradient color ballet flats by Prada. They're stunning in person but, with this price tag, I'm bringing them to you to get you psyched and ready for a very full, very beautiful week.

So happy to be back!

$450

Spring!

I'd wear the shrunken jacket open, ruffle against ruffle, with the deep pink flowing out the bottom over the jean skirt. I wear these shoes with the laces slightly loosened, but untied, with the lace ends stuck inside, out of sight. Just a bit of white sock peeking out. I'm so ready.

Cole Haan 'Air Chella' Slingback

Start now, on snow-free days, with semi-sheer textured tights, a black tulip skirt, silky deep pink top and a shrunken velvet jacket. Transition to spring by zipping into a flowered skirt, ironed white shirt, black bead drop earrings, and smooth fringed scarf in a strong color.

$165

Grass B and W, Cape Cod

With boots and a black top (as shown in shop), with keds and a pink button-down, with ballet flats and a little white sweater.

$168

Joy Button

Grand gestures are nice, but the unexpected lift makes an even bigger difference.

I'd love to buy all of these card-and-button sets and give one whenever it suits. There's one for every predicament and occasion.

$2.50

Motorcycle Jacket

I wish my new-wardrobe budget could handle this.

However, if I wear it a quarter of the year, say 91 days, for five years (though I'd imagine that it'll last longer), then that breaks down to 455 wears, at about 32 cents a wear.

My, is that affordable.

$149.95

Your Mantra Leather Belt

I always have a mantra. It just works out that just as a new phase is coming my way, I come upon a phrase that pefectly expresses it. It works to keep me focused.

Right now I'm into:

1. Insist upon yourself. (Emerson)

2. Menucha v'simcha ohr l'yehudim. (Talmud)

$40

3/4-Sleeved Trapeze Top

Over a tissue weight turtleneck now, under a jean jacket in spring, alone with a flowered skirt in summer.

Keep an eye out so as not to miss this one.

$44.50

*Miles of Squares Felt Pin*

Give that hated cardigan a leg up and see what it can do for you.

$7.75

*Full Tilt Jacket*

This one can go either way:

~ Black tank, black and gray pinstripe skirt, fancy boots. Black hair pins.

~ Spring green tank, corduroy skirt, black cable tights. Flats.

$14.97

iPod Shuffle

Is this too Establishment?

Can I clip on one of these little cuties, or would that be giving in to The Man?

Hell, I never made a great rebel anyway.

$79

Because of This Necklace

Wear this while you're reading this, wearing these, and reclining on this.

$29

Chanuka Gift List 2007

Uptown Frum proudly brings you our first compilation, full of Chanuka gift ideas for every family member and friend.

May this Chanuka bring and spread light!

Enjoy!

2008 Wall Calendar

12 uniquely designed cards. Black satin ribbon included.

$18

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Argyle V-Neck Sweater

A sweater is a classic gift. It's easy to find in the right fit, fits in a wrappable box, and looks a whole lot better for real than in the low-quality photo, above.

Blue, brown, green, rust, and winter peat shetland.

$88

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What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate

She might not be a teen yet, but you know your baby's thinking, "No-one understands me".

$22

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Bleeker Leather Zip Hobo

It's what I'm getting myself for Chanuka, I think. Simple, freestanding, yummy color, and just enough hardware make this bag very pleasing indeed.

$248

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Design It Yourself

The most awesome book for the creative, the innovative, and the interested. This is an awesome gift!

It shows the reader-- in artful photography and clear copy-- what people are doing to put their stamp on their world and get their ideas seen and heard.

$13.57

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Mini Cherry Blossom Earrings

Light, beautiful, and effortless enough for your favorite 9 year old or your best girl.

Modest and sentimental. Shows you're listening.

$32

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Sony Playstation 2

The latest in graphics, versatility, entertainment, and collaborative playing which, as we all know, both the amateur and the serious gamer enjoy.

$129.99

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Pop Art Portrait

These panel-mounted prints are affordable, fully-finished copies of some pretty edgy, incredibly appealing art. Most powerful in groups, most welcome in a teen's room or used as a surprise in a traditional setting.

$20

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Bentley Continental GT

This car, a reader recommendation, blew me away. The description, filled with words like "agile handling" and "outright performance" got me kind of enthusiastic. The fluid lines and hot classic styling make this our luxury pick.

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Floral Soft-Sided Market Tote

Sophisticated, domestic, and gorgeous in-person.

They collapse for easy transport, but look adorable slung over your handlebars.


$34.99

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Cowgirl Handscreened Card

Sister to sister. The one on the left is me and the one on the right is you. Happy Chanuka!

$3

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Caran d'Ache Pablo Colored Pencils

In twenty years he'll tell the press that you gave him his start.

Sets in increments of 12, 18, 30, 40, 80, or 120 pencils.

$19.99 and up

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I'm Way Hardcore Tee

Some people truly are hardcore, and some of us aren't. It's funny for everyone, but funniest for us.

$25

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Tasha Oval Crystal Headband

Sparkly.

SALE $29.90

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Extra Long Cashmere and Silk Pashmina

No. 1 recommendation for no less than every woman on your list. It's the one luxury item that everybody can use and enjoy, because it's so versatile.

Great variety of colors for such an inexpensive version. Tip: The emerald is gorgeous on brunettes with light skin.

$29.99

Elizabeth Messina Lifestyle Photography

Wedding List

1. Dress
2. Photographer
3. Flowers
4. Music
5. Food

Long Sleeved T

Thick enough to be worn alone and with a reasonable amount of stretch, that's Gap quality. Super color selection and beyond reasonable pricing sold me-- I bought four. They'll be awesome for summer.

In stores, you get two for $30. Each, $19.50

Cole Haan 'Air Joey' Sling

For those who are not content to sit at a restaurant all night long. Stylishly flat, but still light and feminine and uptown, Nike air technology suggests that you're willing to have more fun, that you'll be standing up and perhaps even walking.

In date-language, we call that a swish.

Half off! Now $81.90

Double-cloth Boulevard Coat

A splurge whose flat, stylized, sculpting seaming will never go out of style. Cream wool glows.

$298

Long Bias Skirt
Set vintage brocade, cotton, and raw silk against a black tee shirt and scrunched black boots. It'll be twice as pretty in spring with a white on white embroidered top and thin ballet flats or sandals. Fine gold chain bracelets.

Handmade in the brit tradition, you're getting the real thing.

$125