Month: November 2019

Year of the Black Water Dragon

Year of the Black Water Dragon – We decided to celebrate the first day of the Lunar New Year the best way we know how: by stuffing ourselves with delicious food in Chinatown!  We settled in at our go-to spot, Big Wong King on Mott St, and ordered all our lucky favorites: sam bo fan (three treasure rice), choy sum, and wonton noodle soup. agen bola

This week we’ll keep ourselves festive with the colors red and gold while keeping in mind that the 2012 dragon is meant to symbolize empowerment.  Many Chinese people believe that this is the luckiest week of the year.  Gung hay fat choy! sbotop

From Goto Horoscopes: The year 2012 of the Black Water Dragon promises to be a very interesting time that will provide plenty of opportunities for all members of the zodiacal circle. This period has many enigmatic, mysterious, unexpected and memorable moments that one can use for one’s own benefit. The new year 2012 by the eastern calendar does not begin on 1st of January, but on 23rd of January. Its stormy start will not cause the slightest doubt among any of the representative of the zodiacal circle – it’s time for change and one should be ready for that. https://www.americannamedaycalendar.com/

visit astrology to learn about your sign in the Year of the Black Water Dragon.

(thanks Derek Nguyen for Goto Horoscopes)

Stone and Wilding

Stone and Wilding – Mina Stone’s ethereal pieces at Albertine were recently featured on NBC’s fashion blog Thread NY.  Personal chef and fashion designer, Mina blows us away with her inspired prints.  The results of her special dyeing technique make some of us at Albertine feel like we’re wearing a galaxy when we’ve got one of her garments on.  Not only does one look beautiful in a Mina Stone piece, it can feel as if you’re gazing up at the heavens. judi online

On the left, Mina standing by one of her pieces at Albertine.  We can imagine ourselves in this dress sailing the Greek Islands. sbobet88

Singer-songwriter Alexa Wilding, Mina’s close friend and muse, joined her at Albertine to play dress-up. Mina often styles Alexa for her popular gigs, most recently at Mercury Lounge. www.mrchensjackson.com

Alexa has been a long-time Albertine girl.  Imagine our surprise to find that the two fabulous ladies are collaborators!

For more information about Mina and Alexa, visit their websites: minastone.com and alexawilding.com.

Be our Valentine!

Love is space and time measured by the heart. -Marcel Proust

Be our Valentine! – Valentine’s Day is upon us, so we took a moment to choose some pieces that capture the greatest sentiments of the holiday.  One-of-a-kind, antique lockets and pendants are sure to be ‘forever’ pieces to their lucky recipient.

left: Cave Canem locket with diamonds. Price upon request. judi bola

right: Barbara Klar sterling silver heart with keyhole (small $125, large $189), Chortip’s Loveknot Necklace ($165), Choretip’s Knotted Heart Necklace ($135). All handmade. sbobet

from left to right: Heart of Glass Gold Vermeil Necklace ($125), Katherine Bentley’s Nesting Necklace/Home is Where the Heart is ($475), 14k Gold Heart ($125), Cave Canem Antique Watchkey circa 1800′s ($575). https://www.mrchensjackson.com/

Special Valentine’s Day bouquets by Stage Floral Styling will be available beginning Monday, February 13th. Come grab one for yourself or your honey!

flowers in picture: Majolika Spray Rose, Hot Pink Ranunculus, White Anemone, Variegated Pittosporum, Lemon Leaf.

Glamorous Mommy-to-be!

Glamorous Mommy-to-be! – We met up with one of our favorite muses, Jennifer Murray, during the final months of her pregnancy to talk about fashion and becoming a mother. We think at 7 months, she’s still a knockout. Here’s what she had to say… benchwarmerscoffee
left: Navy, 1 sleeve dress by Tish Cox, necklace by Laurel Patrick
right: Grey wool jacket by Nadia Tarr premiumbola


left: Black cotton jersey dress by Nadia Tarr
right: Red silk & lace dress by Sir. sbobet

There have certainly been times throughout my pregnancy when glamour was the furthest thing from my mind, days when fatigue and discomfort reigned over fashion, or moments when I was so distracted by pending test results and wanting everything to be okay with my baby girl, that I couldn’t have cared less about what I was wearing. But, I’m happy to say that those spells have been few and far between. For the most part I’ve relished every stage of becoming a mother, and have celebrated all of the primal and geometric physical changes that are part of that. My blooming belly reminds me every single day to marvel at the gifts of the human body, to dress it up in beautiful silks and cozy wraps, and to share the joy of what’s happening beneath with pride and sophistication. Whether a mama-to-be hops on a flight to Paris with her partner for some romantic couple’s fun, or stays closer to home and soaks up the sights and sounds of her beloved neighborhood, why not do it in grand style? www.benchwarmerscoffee.com

A Perfect 40th

A Perfect 40th – When asked to help throw the perfect 40th birthday party for our dear friend Ellie, we jumped at the chance to collaborate with some of our favorite people. Flowers were artfully designed by Jessica Stage and food was prepared by none other than our very own Virginia Mourneaut. We’ve all been a little obsessed with Downton Abbey of late around here, so we decided to use the show as inspiration for the event. https://www.benchwarmerscoffee.com/

Here’s Jessica wearing a peach silk charmeuse lace dress by Sir (available in custom colors), while showing us the muted palette of her bouquet. Below, Jessica prepares the arrangements at Pasanella & Son Vintners. Her outfit is by Pipsqueak Chapeau, and the dress is available in both brown and black. www.benchwarmerscoffee.com

Here Virginia serves a hearty meal of beef tenderloin and roast duck breast, accompanied by a fine assortment of wines selected by Ryan, the resident wine guru from Pasanella. A good time was had by all. https://morrowpacific.com/ and https://www.benchwarmerscoffee.com/