10th November 2023

Perfecting Your Fall Tablescape

The dining area in your home is a great space to entertain friends and family or just have a cozy and intimate dinner.

"Start by creating an inviting feel with luxurious table cloths, placemats, runners, napkins, votives, gourds, pumpkins, autumn leaves..."

10th November 2023

Sustainable Fashion For The Holidays

Sustainability isn't just a buzzword in the industry — it's a lifestyle choice embodied by both environmentalists and fashionistas. Three local stores, Consign Envy, Bring 'n Buy, and The Ridgefield Thrift Shop not only embrace

Issuu • 26th September 2023

Fall Fashion in Connecticut

How to embrace New England's classic style, while making it your own

12th September 2023

Fashion Entrepreneurship with Ashley Alt

I was inspired to launch a label by many things. I had the entrepreneurial itch to claim something as my own, I had always been obsessed with clothes and fashion, and I wanted my brand to have meaning behind it — that was the biggest thing.

27th July 2023

Get Creative with Sustainable Shopping

Who says sustainability has to be boring? Typical sustainable shopping options touted by fashion experts include buying from consignment shops, renting, and repairing old clothes. And when it comes to doing so for your kids, your back-to-school shopping bonanza can turn out to be smart and fun.

27th July 2023

Your New Nanny Matchmaker

Nannies have been called the glorified third parent. As a parent, you want to feel safe and secure that your kids are in good hands so you can focus on your work and other responsibilities. This peace of mind is only possible when you have the right nanny.

Greenwich Lifestyle • 27th June 2023

Experts in Generating Fun

Craving a little summer getaway? If you savor new and exciting experiences, please keep reading to learn about the fun-loving duo that's bringing playfulness, creativity, and unfiltered authenticity to Connecticut locals.

23rd May 2023

Bespoke Jeweler Makes a Statement

Ali Galgano is a jeweler and founder of Serpentine Jewels, a bespoke fine jewelry brand offering ready-to-wear fine staples and bespoke creations, rooted in high fashion.

23rd May 2023

Acceptance is What Equals Human

So much more than a clothing brand

19th May 2023

How To Have a Chic Mom Summer

Being chic is more about exuding a certain attitude.

The Ridgefield Press • 17th March 2023

Featured in NY Fashion Week, CT mom's clothes are designed to make women 'feel like they matter"

RIDGEFIELD — When town resident Ashley Alt gave birth to her son seven years ago, she went through a period of postpartum depression where she said she stopped taking care of herself.

It was that depression, she said, that was the "final push" to motivate her to pursue her own fashion brand that caters to improving women's mental health.

"I was breast feeding in oversized T-shirts and boxers. I was not doing what I normally did, which was doing my hair, doing my makeup, putting on a really cut

5th April 2023

How To Have a Happy + Successful Relationship

I’m full of energy today and I gotta say, it’s a nice change. I think it’s because it finally feels a little bit like Spring. The sun! The flowers! The iced coffee! The Rosé!

It’s such a relief, yes? Sunnier days, warmer weather, new outfits? Not …

22nd March 2023

Does Life Have To Be Stressful To Be Successful?

I’ve been thinking pretty seriously about moving to a resort. Spending my days selling fruit or kaftans while my children go to school in little huts on the beach.

The truth is, I don’t care for work, financial, or other stress to be a part of my repertoire — ever — even if that stress results in good money or a cool title. I just don’t care.

7th March 2023

Rest Breaks Are The New Cigarette Breaks — Just Healthier

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20th January 2023

Style is Power

Style is power. What does this mean?

When I think about fashion, I think excitement, intrigue, and personal expression. I think high fashion magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar showing us what’s hot and what’s not. The deeper meaning underneath the When you look good you feel good facade is more than a fleeting feeling of confidence, though — it’s …