Accessories Yes: Afaze in Manhattan Mall

For me, accessorizing extends to an occasional hat (particularly when I've got 2-inch roots), a Wendy Brandes necklace, my engagement and wedding rings, and sometimes a scarf. I even try to eliminate the purse when possible. Yes, I don't care for bags. But whenever I wander into the small but well-culled Afaze at Manhattan Mall, I find something to buy. The other day it was this straw hat (I'm very fair-skinned so big straw hats are all I buy in the summer):

Last season it was this headband:

I get compliments on this every time I remember to wear it (it's a little too much accessorizing for me). Afaze also has another favorite thing of mine: a standing rack full of Braza girl remedies. I could browse this for an hour, I swear. I'm fascinated by clever Braza products. Whispers, tape, petals, Afaze has a great representation of this line...
















...including the "Secret Stash." For a girl who hates bags, I can only say "Where have you been my whole life?"





Afaze Manhattan Mall, level one, 32nd & 6th Avenue

Put the Petal to the Breast

Do you guys utilize breast petals? I've got them lying round here and there, and find them very handy. Strawberry currently has this Braza version ($6.99) hanging on a wall in the lingerie department. Yes, right next to the Hello Kitty hotpants.

Need I explain more? Handy. Sometimes you're OK with a little exposure, and sometimes (cough, WORK, cough) not so much. These are great because they're reusable, up to 30 times or something like that. Just wash in between use and they'll last longer. Oh, and a certain breed of fearless buff tabby cat likes batting them around, so take necessary precautions.

Strawberry, Empire State Building, on 34th close to 5th Avenue