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Fall into Fashion this Season: Stylish in Town Offerings Abound

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Nicole’s Look: From Squires-Nally & Millie long sleeve, Fillmore rain coat, Christopher Blue stretch cords, and Frye motorcycle boots. Chrisu scarf and all jewelry from House of 29. Tom Ford sunglasses from Eye Gallery. Hair by Salon 228 and makeup by Victoria Hair from Cathy’s Hair Room
Nicole’s Look: From Squires-Nally & Millie long sleeve, Fillmore rain coat, Christopher Blue stretch cords, and Frye motorcycle boots. Chrisu scarf and all jewelry from House of 29. Tom Ford sunglasses from Eye Gallery.
Hair by Salon 228 and makeup by Victoria Hair from Cathy’s Hair Room
Trent’s Squires Look: Arc’teryx vest, Vineyard Vines button down, Tommy Bahama cords, and Ugg Boots
Trent’s Squires Look: Arc’teryx vest, Vineyard Vines button down, Tommy Bahama cords, and Ugg Boots

By Lauren Levin

Fall is an amazing season. The fashion is especially fun:  structured blazers, thick boots, and boyfriend jeans.  It’s a beautiful one in Chappaqua–and the busiest! School starts! Work gets crazy; you may have been working the entire summer but the Tuesday after Labor Day is always a bit more hectic?  You may well find yourself/entire family completely booked in September/October/November:  driving kids to soccer practice/playdates/birthday parties/Dunkin Donuts (they seem to all get hungry), and picking up a blueberry pie at the Farmer’s Market (it’s just that good!). If you’re feeling ambitious, you make a stop at Community Day, this year on September 26th, so your two-year-old can hit that bouncy castle.

Bottom line: You are always running short on time; also, you just moved here; all you own are your “city” clothes (you know the ones you wore before you had kids?). Maybe you have too many work clothes? Or you’ve been meaning to buy a new wardrobe, but who has time to drive to and from the mall (and who wants to pay for parking anyway)?

Here’s our solution…check out our stores in town! You’ll save time.  You’ll receive impeccable service. And you might even find something to wear that’s a trade up from that old uniform.  Take a moment to check out what this town has to offer this fall season–I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Touted as the store for the entire family, Squires Family Clothing and Footwear has great brands and an amazing selection year round.

You can find a Patagonia fleece for chilly summer nights and it’s the go to store for busy, casual, days. In Nicole’s case, she’s got three kids (ages 3 to 10); she’s constantly on the move. Comfort and function is essential. Grey stretch pants, an Army green rain coat with hidden hood, and motorcycle boots serve her well. She popped on a few accessories to enhance her look. For the weekend, Trent swapped his track pants and sneakers for grey corduroys, comfortable walking boots, and, the Arc’teryx vest, a best seller at Squires. Trent bought it unprompted right after the photo shoot–enough said!

Cheryl’s House of 29 Look (left to right): Chrisu scarf, Madeworn Rock vintage tee, all jewelry by Kismet, Mavi jeans
Cheryl’s House of 29 Look (left to right): Chrisu scarf, Madeworn Rock vintage tee, all jewelry by Kismet, Mavi jeans
Alex’s Family Britches Look with a Jocelyn rab- bit infinity scarf. Hair and makeup by Victoria Hair from Cathy’s Hair Room.
Alex’s Family Britches Look with a Jocelyn rab- bit infinity scarf. Hair and makeup by Victoria Hair from Cathy’s Hair Room.

A new addition to the hamlet, House of 29 showcases up and coming designers, looks from day to evening.  Sarah, the owner, grew up in Chappaqua. Her goal: Find you an entire outfit to suit your lifestyle. With a structured blazer over a vintage Billy Joel tee (does anyone not like Billy Joel?), and boyfriend skinny jeans, Cheryl looks casual but sharp. Discovering a good pair of jeans is like discovering Shangri-La. These Mavi ones fit her like a dream. Utilizing the scarf as a head band, Cheryl’s crystal blue eyes just popped. To complete the look, she added delicate pieces of jewelry.

 

Cheryl’s House of 29 Look: Veda blazer and Carolina Bucci bracelets. Hair and makeup by Victoria Hair from Cathy’s Hair Room.
Cheryl’s House of 29 Look: Veda blazer and Carolina Bucci bracelets. Hair and makeup by Victoria Hair from Cathy’s Hair Room.
Alex’s Look (L-R): Reed Krakoff Bag from Couture Dossier; Marika rings and Legi Emerald Earrings from ICD Contemporary Jewelry; Allude cashmere sweater and Repeat leather leggings from Family Britches. Trent’s Family Britches Look (L-R): Top coat, button down, and cashmere sweater by Zegna, Martin Ding- man belt, Incotex pants, and Allen Edmonds shoes.
Alex’s Look (L-R): Reed Krakoff Bag from Couture Dossier; Marika rings and Legi Emerald Earrings from ICD Contemporary Jewelry; Allude cashmere sweater and Repeat leather leggings from Family Britches. Trent’s Family Britches Look (L-R): Top coat, button down, and cashmere sweater by Zegna, Martin Ding- man belt, Incotex pants, and Allen Edmonds shoes.

Perhaps Friday night you’ll meet your spouse at Le Jardin du roi, our always popular and reliable French Bistro. For Trent, he’s hopping off the train wearing a reversible Zegna overcoat–wool on one side, waterproof on the other, cashmere sweater over a button down, and blue slacks–pow! Family Britches assembled this entire look together because this is what they do best. They artfully curate wardrobes for their clientele. Plus they will accommodate your schedule by meeting you at your home or office, delivering to your house, and providing alterations free of charge on purchased merchandise. For the women’s look, Alex is wearing slim leather pants, a cashmere sweater, and rabbit infinity scarf. If you look good in black stretchy pants, logic says that you’ll look even better in leather, black, stretchy pants. Colorful bling from ICD Contemporary Jewelry and a handbag from Couture Dossier elevate her look.

Trent’s Family Britches look. Hair done by Salon 228
Trent’s Family Britches look. Hair done by Salon 228

With this breadth of merchandise, you’ll find something that suits your lifestyle right here in Chappaqua.  Fall is such a great time in this town.  Enjoy it. And enjoy looking good.

Lauren Levin is a former Buyer and full-time mom. She serves on the Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce and loves to shop local.

The Generosity of Our Local Businesses

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njoying the Chappaqua School Foundation Fundraiser: (L-R) David and Jenifer Gefsky, Bill Wachtell, Annie Zabar, Fran Flamino and Rachel Rader
Enjoying the Chappaqua School Foundation Fundraiser: (L-R) David and Jenifer Gefsky, Bill Wachtell, Annie Zabar, Fran Flamino and Rachel Rader

By Madeline Finesmith

Residents of New Castle cannot fail to notice the philanthropic spirit that thrives here. All you have to do is drive through the town of Chappaqua on a typical day and you will see banners across Greeley, signs in stores, or postings on Instagram or Facebook about the current fundraising activities.  Have you ever focused upon how much of that fundraising involves the generosity and involvement of our local business community?

Our businesses support our causes in ways big and small, some going to extraordinary lengths to help us make good things happen. Evan’s Team receives not just in-kind donations of signage, but also organizational services for the information that needs to be collected from its sponsors.

Robert Fuhrer, an Evan’s Team Board member, says that when a large fundraising effort is held, people only see the finished product. However there is a lot of organizational work that goes into it, and our businesses help us with that work. It is those incredible types of intangible services that no one knows about, that truly demonstrate the philanthropic nature of our business community.

Some of our largest community events simply could not happen without the support of our business community. The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival, now in its third year, is a prime example of that. Chappaqua’s businesses provide a majority of the outright cash funding needed to rent the tents, tables and other costs of the festival. Publicity services help draw in thousands of attendees. The stores hold pre-festival events to raise awareness and excitement for the festival.  There is now even a permanent mural on the side of a downtown building!

Our businesses have made a huge impact on our children’s education through their support of the Chappaqua School Foundation.

Started in 2011 in a difficult economic environment, CSF’s Spring Madness Program involves both a discount program and silent auction. Hundreds of businesses now participate, directly resulting in grants for educational innovation. David Gefsky, President of CSF, says that the community at large should be aware of the enormous gratitude and appreciation that is owed to our local businesses for their ongoing support.

Their participation helps the CSF to help channel the communities’ generosity into our schools.

Our businesses team up with us to help raise money for our causes. Restaurants allow us to use their facilities at little or no profit to themselves, sometimes setting aside whole areas of their property for weekly events. Stores host events to raise money for specific local organizations.

Sometimes they even come to the charities to suggest events, not the other way around. Sometimes the stores make things happen by strategizing with an organization how to hold their event. The organization, publicity and funding for these events are all time consuming tasks that require serious effort on the part of our businesses.

There are many other examples of how our business community gets involved with our causes. The point is, we are in a symbiotic relationship. They need our patronage, and we rely on their support to help make our community a vibrant and meaningful place to live.

But what is clear is that as a whole, our business community has become our partner in philanthropy.  They not only give materially, but also have also become involved on a deeper level by making our causes their own.

Madeline Finesmith lives with her husband, son and two cats in Chappaqua where she has been a resident for 13 years. With a background in tax consulting, Madeline currently serves as the Chair of the Bell Middle School PTA and the Assistant Executive Director of the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival.

Sujean Rim: Author, Illustrator (and Charlie’s Mom) Calls Chappaqua Home

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Although she flies somewhat under the radar locally, Sujean Rim has quite a loyal fan base of moms and young kids for her books like Birdie’s Big Hair and the just-released Birdie’s First Day of School. She holds readings regularly at the Chappaqua library that always draw a crowd.

Her next Birdie book is due out for Halloween 2016. This will be followed by a loosely autobiographical tale personified by bears plus two other non-Birdie books in the pipeline with Scholastic. In addition to her children’s books, she creates very well-regarded illustrations for clients like Bloomingdales, Barnes & Noble, Uniqlo, Jockey and UNAids.

Sujean and her husband Bob (also an artist) are proud parents to Charlie who will start first grade at Coman Hills this fall. She notes, “My husband and I have always loved children’s literature and have been reading to Charlie since he was still in my belly! We still read about two to five books together every night. Our art studio is in our home so he enjoys drawing with us when we work and considers himself a ‘serious artist’ too.”

She adds “CCBF is my favorite event! It has really been a fun way to connect with so many readers, fellow authors/ illustrators and of course, my neighbors. I can’t wait to participate again this year!”

Sujean will read and talk about Birdie’s First Day of School at the Chappaqua Library on Thursday, September 3rd at 4:30.

–Dawn Greenberg

Save The Date: October 3rd “Shop For A Cause” Boutique

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houlihan pix 2Houlihan Lawrence, committed to supporting local organizations that help improve the quality of life for everyone who lives in our community, will be hosting their 7th Annual “Shop For A Cause” Boutique, Saturday, October 3rd, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at 45 South Greeley Avenue in Chappaqua. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the nation’s largest network of breast cancer awareness events, uniting nearly 300 communities for special events, raising funds for research, and providing access to mammograms. The public is invited to stop by to browse one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry and accessories from our vendors; purchase raffles generously donated by local merchants; or drop off a donation.

houlihan pix 1“We are anticipating a huge turnout this year, and hope to raise more money than last year,” states Jeanne Coon, chairwoman of the event, and an associate broker with Houlihan Lawrence. “What a great way to make a difference, and have fun doing it!”

IMG_2098If you would like to be part of the Shop For A Cause Team, contact Jeanne at 914 263-6123.

Focus on the History of the Printing Press: An Upcoming Greeley House Children’s Educational Program

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A new education program that the New Castle Historical Society & Horace Greeley House Museum will host on Sunday, September 27, 2015 ( 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.). This free, children’s education program will explore the fascinating history of the printing press and its great influence on society.

The program, which is co-sponsored by the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (one of the largest children’s book festivals in the metropolitan region), will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the history of the printing press, Horace Greeley’s New York Tribune, journal writing in the 19th century, and about Chappaqua’s many own children’s book authors.  Program participants will have the opportunity to see one of Greeley’s actual type stands, and to use mini-printing presses to make their own book pages to take home.