-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS- #SAKSGLAMGARDENS PART 1

#SaksGlamGardens in the windows of Saks Fifth Ave., NYC

On a mission to pick up a mini-pie from Magnolia Bakery this past Memorial Day, I did a double-take, distracted by the magnitude of flora in the widows of Saks Fifth Avenue. Were they fake? Were they real? Dozens--hundreds of dozens--of roses, orchids, daffodils, grass and topiaries mingle with cutting edge cosmetics in a timely tribute to Mother Nature. Fine Fragrances, beauty products and a consortium of cremes debut in a captivating springtime showcase. Keep reading for a look into #SaksGlamGardens...

-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

Colored, Yarn-Covered Cubes Celebrating 60 Years of Chloé at Barney's at 60th St. and Madison Ave.

About 60 years ago, Gaby Aghion was the first to describe her garments as "luxury prêt-à-porter," coining the term "ready-to wear" with her feminine, off-the-shelf silhouettes under the brand Chloé. To celebrate 6 decades of the historic fashion house, Barney's enlisted the expertise of Bob Recine. The result? 5 windows of artistic installations carrying the theme "hair" to new lengths. Keep your eyes peeled for color, texture and a re-emergence of vintage clothing by Karl Lagerfeld.

PICK-A-COLOR \\ RHUBARB

Rhubarb Pantone swatch via Amazon.com

Not just a pie filling or a mistaken relative of celery (it's not even a close cousin!), rhubarb is a color with distinct character. Somewhere between burgundy and rust, rhubarb effortlessly exemplifies the compromise between fall and the holiday season. As the upcoming shopping frenzy ensues with collaboration debuts and Black Friday insanity, give your traditional holiday garb a lift and reach for rhubarb!