Barbara Hodes, Author at New York Social Diary

Let’s Get Lost (Yucatan Style)

Travel• January 31, 2023.

Barbara Hodes re-discovers Progreso, Mexico and gets lost in its beauty. A great escape... READ MORE

Little Does It Big in Nolita

Guest Diary• January 24, 2023.

Shopping. Barbara Hodes is back with her sharp eye for the original, cool, and comfortable, this time in Nolita: small stores, and a wide variety of e... READ MORE

Welcoming in a Season of Diversity for SoHo

Guest Diary• January 5, 2023.

As new stores continue to open in SoHo, it's clear that New Yorkers are eager to return to in-person shopping. Barbara Hodes introduces us to the new ... READ MORE

Summer In November on the Cote d’Azur

Guest Diary• December 20, 2022.

Barbara Hodes and husband Michael Gross headed to the South of France and the Riviera over the Thanks holidays. Shopping, sight-seeing, dining, travel... READ MORE

New Moves on Madison

Guest Diary• December 2, 2022.

Barbara Hodes takes us on a tour of the “new moves” on Madison Avenue beginning with Hermès’ huge, brand new store making for a totally differe... READ MORE

Busting Out on Bleecker Street

Guest Diary• November 11, 2022.

Barbara Hodes takes her curious eye busting out on Bleecker and takes in some new and creative shops where the price is right... READ MORE

Art Walks the Walk on Madison Avenue

Guest Diary• October 21, 2022.

Calling all art lovers! Barbara Hodes gives us a sneak preview of tomorrow's (Saturday) semi-annual Madison Avenue Fall Gallery Walk... READ MORE

Soho is Alive — and with Attitude

Guest Diary• October 17, 2022.

Barbara Hodes takes a weekend trip down to SoHo where much of the fashion defies expectations and many of the stores are studies in individuality... READ MORE

Paris at Parity

Guest Diary• September 30, 2022.

It’s September and Barbara Hodes is in Paris, which is where she loves to be at this time of the year. And she takes us on a fabulous look-see with ... READ MORE

Beaches and Huîtres. Arcachon Discovered.

Guest Diary• September 22, 2022.

Barbara Hodes goes to Paris for la rentree starting the new season, and takes in the beaches on Arcachon Bay as well as the markets and shops... READ MORE

Midtown Is Having Its Moment

Guest Diary• August 30, 2022.

Barbara Hodes takes a fresh look at a fresh new Fifth Avenue with new shops catering to the new looks and new customers; fascinating (and useful)... READ MORE

Hypebeast and Dimes: It’s the New Chinatown, Jake

Guest Diary• August 16, 2022.

If you haven't seen the barrage of articles about Dimes Square then you haven't been paying attention. Thankfully, Barbara Hodes forces you to pay att... READ MORE

Sold! in SoHo

Guest Diary• August 4, 2022.

Barbara Hodes goes to SoHo where new stores are opening up almost daily, it seems, and where a mix of brands from different countries, with different ... READ MORE

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