tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39882776445928251392024-03-13T08:38:28.933-07:00Uptown Susie Brown I am a stylist, entrepreneur, wife & mother with big dreams. I help people attain their goals whether through a new wardrobe or new beginnings. I am living a LIFE THAT FITS!Susie Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197864356579819748noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988277644592825139.post-40282292326955178142014-07-20T15:59:00.001-07:002014-07-20T17:51:51.737-07:00And They're Off! Saratoga Style.<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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It's opening weekend in the <i>Summer Place To Be</i>. The Saratoga Race Track has a<i> rich</i> history. Part of that history is how classy and well dressed the fans are. The ladies in their dresses and beautiful hats. Be her best accessory by bringing it up a notch with some style. A linen, unlined sport coat is a good start. It's cool (in weight and sartorially speaking) and a good building block for the rest of your look. Add a straw fedora, a pocket square, Madmen inspired shades and some white bucks and you will be a <b>WINNER</b>! </div>
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Susie Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197864356579819748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988277644592825139.post-63803916032128688432014-02-27T08:14:00.001-08:002014-02-27T08:16:13.836-08:00What's an Irish Career Girl to wear on St. Paddy's Day?<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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March is coming! Growing up Irish-Catholic, it means one thing.......</div>
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<i><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>St. Patrick's Day.</b> </span></i></div>
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Lots of green, parades, corned beef and cabbage, Irish music, an overall tribute to our Irish roots... And, <i>of course</i>, a beer <i>or two</i>, Irish coffee or a neat Whisky.</div>
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It got me thinking of all my friends who have to go to the office that day (<i>gasp</i>! The 17th is on a Monday). I thought the above outfit would be a chic nod for my Irish friends to stay true to the holiday by wearin' o' the green and to show off their <i>stylish</i> Irish pride.</div>
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Slainte!</div>
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Susie Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197864356579819748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988277644592825139.post-3090636269985057122013-10-24T12:57:00.001-07:002013-11-12T16:44:53.834-08:00Let's talk about that Tux.<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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"I already have a tux".</div>
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Really? <i> Reeeeeeallllllyyyyyy?</i> </div>
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You mean that relic from the mid-90's? </div>
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Yes, honey - you looked extremely handsome on our wedding day. And yes, I have put up with it through the years of child rearing {I was happy to just get OUT}. But, the haze has lifted and those shoulder pads, boxy frame, and pleated pants just won't do. Time to embrace the new millennium {it has been 13 years, the stylish options available, and UPDATE!</div>
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The tux doesn't have to be relegated to your wedding day, New Years Eve and the occasional black-tie event. Go nuts, guys and wear the jacket with a pair of black jeans and a crisp black or white dress shirt {better yet a tonal or seasonal plaid would be great also} to this years holiday get-together's and you not only give a nod to the season - but you are the best dressed {cool} guy in the room. Why should George and Jason have all the fun? </div>
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<a href="http://susanbrown.jhilburn.com/">J. Hilburn</a> has a very subtle midnight blue {upper right}option or charcoal flannel, along with classic black. Trust me .... It's time to get current.</div>
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Susie Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197864356579819748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988277644592825139.post-41951046087613312562013-10-24T08:43:00.001-07:002014-02-24T16:41:07.957-08:00Must Have Accessories For The Stylish Man<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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1.) A sleek yet classic leather briefcase. Leave the give-away bag from your last conference at home.<br />
2.) Silver cuff links can let you express your own style or likes.... Here is a good place to make a personal style statement.<br />
3.) Every man should have a pocket square. Again, a good place to make a statement - just don't match it to your tie, please!<br />
4.) Keep your shoes shined either by you or treat yourself to a professional shine! <br />
5.) Nothing beats a well-groomed man. Beards are popular now - but they need to be well maintained. Treat yourself to a nice hot towel shave and hair cut at <a href="http://www.paulmole.com/">Paul Mole.</a><br />
6.) Nothing beats a nice leather and canvas travel bag - always a classic and perfect for weekend get-aways!<br />
7.) Have fun with your glasses. I especially like<a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/spring-collection-2014"> Warby Parker</a> Horn Rims.<br />
9.) If you are wearing the sleeker more fitted suits with a shorter pant length - fun socks are a must! Especially for creative types.<br />
10.) Any girl who tells you she didn't look at your watch, shoes and belt when she first met you is lying. Watches make an impact - even if your phone is really your source for all things including the time!</div>
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Susie Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197864356579819748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988277644592825139.post-86167976320091352072013-02-25T14:15:00.003-08:002013-02-25T15:55:35.732-08:00Berry Pink {and orange} Mood<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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Susie Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197864356579819748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988277644592825139.post-54174983063345106142010-10-04T10:17:00.000-07:002013-02-09T06:32:40.932-08:00"In New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made..." {Jay-Z}<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O8UXcgFeXNw/TKoN0gHLhzI/AAAAAAAABcg/CU7By0XSwaU/s1600/gw+bridge.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524243088547743538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O8UXcgFeXNw/TKoN0gHLhzI/AAAAAAAABcg/CU7By0XSwaU/s320/gw+bridge.JPG" border="0" /></a> "There's nothing you <em>caaaaan't</em> do now you're in <em>Neeeeew Yoooork</em>"... I hear my kids singing this along with Jaz-Z as we cross the GW Bridge into Manhattan to start our new life in the city of dreams. The car is packed full with anticipation, anxiousness, excitement, worry {me} oh yeah... and all the necessities {including our 75 lb. Golden Retriever, Ginger}. Luckily we didn't have to bring <em>everything</em> from our 4500 square foot clap board Colonial we left in an idyllic college town to move to a 1200 square foot 2 bedroom apartment on Manhattan's UES. It's exciting! It's adventure! The mood is light, we are all singing to Jay-Z and hoping the best for the next chapter of our lives...<br /><br /><br /><br />My husband's job changed after the <em>Fall </em>of '08. So did our family life. He started living and working in NYC Monday - Friday. I stayed home and dealt with the kids, the dog, and the house. I started my own shopping blog {downtownsusiebrown}<a href="http://downtownsusiebrown.blogspot.com"></a>that highlighted style and trends. I directed readers where to find them locally in our town's amazing shops and boutiques. I hosted shopping events {before Ms. Wintour, I might add}, and did "enhancements" {make-overs}. I had visions of turning it into an on-line magazine for local style mavin's. Who knows - maybe I will some day.<br /><br />This lifestyle of only seeing daddy on the weekends was quickly taking it's toll. We went from a family that ate dinner together every night to barely seeing each other. The week ends weren't long enough. Dad {Peter} wanted to veg out at home while Mom needed to get out and play {without the kids}. It was becoming quite clear that we needed to make a change for the family.<br /><br /><br />"Let's move the family to New York! It will be great!! You love New York!!!" Peter exclaimed many times and I had thought to myself. I <em>do </em>love New York. It was worth a try. I jumped into this crazy idea with both feet and started frantically looking into schools for our girls {Ellie - middle school. Martha and Lucy - elementary school}. That was no easy feat, as anyone knows who has raised children in NYC and tried to get their kids into "good" schools. Which pretty much covers private, parochiol or well zoned public schools. With a lot of phone calls, the help of some <em>super moms</em> who advised me on how the system works, trips to the city for tests and more tests, forms to fill out, money to pay, novenas being prayed, and proof of address {people rent studio apartments at $2000/mo just to secure a place in a "good" public school}. Thank the Almighty that we choose an apartment that would fit our family {snuggly} if we did make this change in a highly sought after public school zone.<br /><br /><p>We could do this. We <strong>will </strong>do this!</p><br />We rent our house when we are not using it {always good to live in a destination town}, got the kids in good schools, got an apartment on the Upper East Side , everything is set.<br /><br /><br /><em>That is only just the beginning....</em>Susie Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197864356579819748noreply@blogger.com0