Barbara Hodes, Author at New York Social Diary

Diamonds to Die For

Guest Diary• February 5, 2020.

“Square cut or pear shaped, those rocks don’t lose their shape because diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” With those lyrics in mind and Valen... READ MORE

Retail Dead? Not in New York it Ain’t!

Guest Diary• January 15, 2020.

Barbara Hodes takes us on a shopping tour uptown and downtown of some beautiful and unique shops including Loewe, Nanushka, The Reformation, Lingua F... READ MORE

The Ghosts of Christmas Past

Guest Diary• January 3, 2020.

Barbara Hodes visits the Kemerer Museum in Historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania which is featuring a bag lover’s dream — an exhibition of Ilene Hochbe... READ MORE

The Lights Are Always On In London

Guest Diary• December 24, 2019.

Our impeccable shopper and exquisite traveler, Barbara Hodes, takes off to London to capture the Christmas spirit and makes sure to hit all the major ... READ MORE

From Margiela to Moose Knuckles: What’s New in SoHo for the Holidays

Guest Diary• December 4, 2019.

What’s New In SoHo for the Holidays. Barbara Hodes takes us on another of her impeccably presented shopping tours. This time it’s 4 unique boutiqu... READ MORE

Vintage Jewelry Goes Modern on Madison Avenue

Guest Diary• November 18, 2019.

Barbara Hodes previews NYC Jewelry Week on Madison Avenue, which starts on November 20th, highlighting some of the most covetable and collectible piec... READ MORE

East or West, New York is Best. For Shopping, of course …

Guest Diary• November 5, 2019.

Shopping guru Barbara Hodes goes east and west to review some of the newest boutiques to touch down on New York City, Madison Avenue included... READ MORE

Fashion and Food: Shop where you eat. Eat where you shop.

Guest Diary• October 17, 2019.

Fashion and food have a long standing love affair. Designers like Giorgio Armani and retailers like ABC, Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys have restaurants... READ MORE

Shop le French way: from Paris to Pyla in Blue Sky Style

Guest Diary• October 1, 2019.

Barbara Hodes takes us on her shopping tour of Paris before moving south to the village of Pyla, nestled in the pine trees below the Dune. You won’t... READ MORE

A weekend in SoHo: New spots to shop downtown

Guest Diary• September 23, 2019.

Barbara Hodes spent a weekend in SoHo, finding new spots to shop in contemporary locations behind the ancient doors and buildings of the area... READ MORE

Moving in on Madison Avenue — Just in time for Fashion Week

Guest Diary• September 5, 2019.

Barbara Hodes takes in the newly renovated home of the Carolina Herrera Boutique as well as Lafayette 148's first uptown store with a completely diffe... READ MORE

The New Attitude on Madison Avenue

Guest Diary• August 14, 2019.

The New Attitude on Madison Avenue. Barbara Hodes takes in some of the new shops that have opened branches uptown while keeping their space downtown, ... READ MORE

Book It: A New York City Tour of Independent Bookstores

Guest Diary• August 9, 2019.

Barbara Hodes takes us on her special tour of bookstores in New York City, a book lovers paradise — uptown or downtown — “inspiration for you... READ MORE

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