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September is known as the fashion and style issue in the magazine world, and we are thrilled to participate in the trend. Not only are we bringing you great fashion finds that will help keep you on top of the latest styles, but we are also sharing stylish interior spaces and trendy hotspots around town. Styles are ever-changing, and the fashion world continuously brings us a fresh new take on something from generations past or shares an entirely new concept for us to enjoy. Each decade has its own unique trends, and although some cycle back decades later, the originality of each look that is reflected oftentimes is connected to the culture and music of the day. With the changing of seasons comes the time for a closet refresh and we have you covered with where to find great fall styles from clothing to hair design around town. Fashion choices can reveal a little bit of our personal ity, so it is a great way to express ourselves. So, bring on fall in your own best style, and we will see you around town. If you have interesting, fun, and meaningful stories to share or are a business looking to grow within our community and the surrounding area, we would love to hear from you. Contact John.Meyer@citylifestyle.com for advertising opportunities and Ana.Meyer@citylifestyle.com for editorials or call us at 973-944-1440. AND JOHN MEYER,
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inside the issue The Style Issue SEPTEMBER 2022 ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS 4 Lifestyle Letter 10 City Scene 14 Business Monthly 18 Giving Back LOCAL SERVICES 24 Fashion Forward STYLE + BEAUTY 31 Must See SHOPPING 38 Our Town REAL ESTATE 44 Local’s Choice HOME + DESIGN 50 Travel Journal TRAVEL 24 3144 38 FEATURED 24 Designer Gowns That Make Bodies Beautiful New collections reflecting classic charm and grace 31 Putting the “Sport” Back into Sportswear Premium performance apparel that works as hard as you work out 38 Michelle Pais Signature Brand of Style A broker with a love for luxury homes 44 A One-Stop Specialty Shop Discover unique items and creative designs for your home Photography: Chris Jorda International bridal and evening gown designer, Short Hills-based Sareh Nourhi. Visit her website for her latest fall collection. sarehnouri.com/flagship-salon 6
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“I can't even begin to tell you the variety of goods we have here - from clothing and jewelry to housewares and artwork,” says long-time manager, Maggie Moffitt. “There's something forTheeverybody.”storehas many repeat customers. “It's just a really happy place,” she says. “People come in and make friends here. They interact with one another, with our volunteers and our staff.
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“It's always about the patient experience and the patient outcome,” says Maggie. “And I really think Morristown Medical Center excels in that. I'm very proud to support its work.”
“The net proceeds from The Bargain Box go through the Women's Association directly to the hospital for whatever projects or programs they're looking to fund,” says Kathy Christie, president of WAMMC. The proceeds from the hospi tal’s gift shops, which they also run, and a percentage of pro ceeds from the onsite Starbucks and the Apple Day Café, all go through the Association to the hospital as well. “They give us a list of wants and needs and we try to provide as much as we can,” she says. “We also have an art exhibit in the main hallway that not only makes the place look better, but also allows artists to show their work. We then get 20% of the sales of that artwork.” The association gives out nursing schol arships too, which also directly benefits patients.
Some customers come in seeking vintage and antique pieces, hard-to-find items or designer brands. At times, mer chandise from Tori Burch and Kate Spade, and even Versace, Chanel and Gucci can be found. “We’ve had Christian Louboutin and Prada shoes,” says Maggie. “The quality of what we offer is really quite good.”
When you drive past The Bargain Box on Mount Kemble Avenue in Morristown, you’ll sometimes notice a line of people waiting to get into the charming and welcoming store. There’s a good reason for that and why the thrift shop is described as a boutique with a “Touch of Class.”
Some of the items are brand new and still have tags on them. Since the store is so busy and the inventory changes so quickly, if something isn’t there one day, it may be there the next, so they often tell people to come back soon. Shopping at The Bargain Box benefits the buyer, of course, but it goes much deeper than that. The store operates as part of the Women's Association for Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC), a volunteer service organization founded in 1893 that raises money to provide many of the extras and/or neces sities that make visiting or staying at the non-profit hospital much more pleasant and comfortable.
We hear repeatedly that when they come into The Bargain Box, they leave their troubles at the door.”
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“We also have a St. John Knits event, and a Lilly Pulitzer and Tommy Bahama event.” She says customers can sign up and receive discount cards for the store as well as for the multi ple events they hold.
WAMMC has raised over $30 million since 1985, and the Bargain Box alone has contributed $7 million to the Women's Association over the last 22 years. That’s a lot of merchandise!
If you’re looking for a great organization with which to volunteer, the Women's Association for Morristown Medical Center will be happy to welcome you as a member. And, of course, donations to The Bargain Box are always appreciated.
The Bargain Box also holds multiple events throughout the year. “We have a fur sale every year, and people will come year after year and buy multiple fur coats,” says Gail Decker, a long-time volunteer and WAMMC Board Member.
For more information, go to wammc.org/bargain-box .
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Walking into the luxurious Sareh Nouri New York flagship salon at the Mall at Short Hills to purchase one of these masterpieces is an experience in itself. Clients are offered amazing white-glove customer service, and there’s always something new to discover as one season changes into the next.
When Sareh Nouri designs a dress, her goal is to make the wearer feel confident and beautiful. With lovely, imported fabrics and precision construction, her dresses flow naturally along the body.
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When it first debuted in New York, she says it was very well received. “Almost every source said that it was one of the best collections we've ever had, and one of the strongest. As the seasons go by, designs get even more elevated and a little bit different.”
Sareh incorporated those changes and added a few novelty pieces with more texture and patterns instead of just solids as well. “I thought it would be a nice option,” she says. “We also went with different colors like deep greens and a beautiful light blue.”
Of course, you don’t have to be a bride to enjoy wearing one of Sareh’s beautiful creations. Her eve ning gown collections are also stunning and forever changing, according to clients’ preferences.
her to create these extraordinary designs. While still reflecting the classic and timeless look that she’s known for, these gowns exhibit a bit more flair and modern style with more intricate laces and patterns.
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“This collection is absolutely one of my favor ites,” says Sareh. “It’s a very unique collection. We used a lot of texture and beading, which we nor mally don't do, because we're known for our clean dresses with bows.”
As always, every dress is made in the U.S.A. “That’s critical for me,” she says. “Working with an international brand that is local, that has control over their production, is really important.”
“When we launched the first collection of eve ning gowns, we had just started selling from our flagship store in Short Hills, so it was a trial to see what women were looking for,” she says. “We ended up doing really well with what we had, but we heard the desire for sleeves and more coverage for the arms. And instead of ball gowns and trumpets, they wanted softer A-lines and/or more columns.”
Of course, they all still have the outstanding seam work and construction of all her gowns. To complete the entire look, matching accessories including veils, boleros, and capes are also available.
Her new and enchanting collections of bridal and evening gowns can be viewed at sarehnouri.com Here, you’ll see picture after picture of dresses so beautiful, it’ll be difficult to choose just one. Of course, for evening gowns, there’s no limit - you’ll just have to find more reasons to get dressed up! To see them in person at the salon, make an appoint ment by calling 862-901-6465 or 862-901-6459.
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“We opened our first store in 2015 in Soho [NYC], and in 2019, UNTUCKit was the fastest growing men's apparel brand out there,” says Chris.
When Chris Riccobono had trouble finding a shorter shirt that looked good untucked, he created one. He then brought in his friend and now business partner, Aaron Sanandres, to help him launch UNTUCKit in 2011. Today, they have 90 stores, including a couple in Canada and one in London.
His goal was not to go up against athleisure, which was doing amazingly well. “I love their products. They look great and they last, but they're not meant to work out in; they're meant to look good in. So, I decided to create the next great true athletic power brand.”
He teamed up with Wayne Gretzky, Derek Jeter, and Missy Copeland and founded Greatness Wins, a premium performance apparel brand. “I already had a great rela tionship with Wayne Gretzky as a brand ambassador for UNTUCKit. When I brought in Derek, he wanted a woman athlete on our team, and he wanted Misty Copeland, who has an amazing story herself. She was the first principal black ballet dancer [with the American Ballet Theatre].”
All Greatness Wins merchandise can be purchased online, but he eventually wants to expand into physical stores. “I constantly need to think of new things to excite and challenge me. I also need to be working around the clock, especially since I have four kids under 4 1/2.” He and his wife, Amy, and kids, Charles, James, Evelyn and Luke, live in Madison.
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“We're also trying to make it much more curated,” says Chris. “We don’t have 95 joggers that you have to scroll through to try to figure out which one is right for you.”
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He does take some downtime here and there. “I'm a huge wine collector. Wine and travel are my favorite things.”
Chris, who grew up in Franklin Lakes, says being an entrepreneur is in his blood. “After UNTUCKit, I was thinking where in fashion was there another problem I could solve, and started by ordering some athletic gear. The quality was terrible - they didn't wash well and from a size perspective, they were all over the map.”
Launched in July, Greatness Wins is already getting rave reviews. As with UNTUCKit, Chris says it’s all about qual ity. The innovative fabrics are chosen to hold up to even the most intense workout and every piece of clothing is sized to exact precision. Sustainability is also critical to the company, and none of its materials have a negative environmental impact.
“On our team, we have Wayne Gretzky, the Great One, Derek Jeter, who’s just a legend on and off the field, and principal ballet dancer, Misty Copeland.”
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The couple also strongly believes in giving back.
Michelle originally planning to go into law school, but that changed when she sold her first house. “I felt euphoric and I knew that it was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” she says. “I enjoy the process of helping people, of marketing their homes, and being able to get their homes sold for more money than they thought they would ever get.” Her marketing style is one her clients appreciate.
“I make sure I highlight each home’s personality, because every home has one,” says Michelle. “I like to do a marketing campaign around the style of the home. When people hire me, they know I’m not a cookie cutter agent because these are not cookie cut ter homes. I’m not going to do the same thing for each listing, because every house is unique.” Her business style is very similar to her personal style. “I’m very relationship driven, which is why the majority of our business comes from repeat happy cli ents,” she says. “One of the reasons I love selling luxury homes is because of the passion I have for their supe rior design aspects as well as for their extraordinary architecture. I can see the hard work and quality that went into these homes. One thing I love about my job is being surrounded by beautiful things all the time.”
Being successful in business takes hard work and per severance. Achieving that success as a young woman in a mostly male-dominated industry requires a whole other level of commitment and a savvy business style.
To find out more about how she and her team can assist you, go to SignatureRealtyNJ.com and to MichellePaisGroup.com
Signature Realty NJ and the Michelle Pais Group currently have several office locations, with plans to open several more this year. Even with so much growth, Michelle feels it’s important to note: “Every one of my clients feels like they’re my only client.”
Michelle’s agency is the main sponsor of Be the Change, a nonprofit dedicated to feeding the home less. Another way she hopes to bolster others is through her new book, Secretary to CEO, which is coming out early next year and outlines her career path while giving tips, tricks and important advice on becoming a successful business owner.
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Michelle and her husband, who live in Morris County, have another new and exciting venture com ing up - their own real estate show right here in New Jersey. Stay tuned for that!
Surrounding herself, as she does, with people who will uplift and support her is a key ingredient to her success. Her brokerage, Signature Realty NJ, which now has over 450 agents, recently made the INC. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing companies in America! Michelle knows she wouldn’t have reached this milestone alone. In addition to her team, she also gives thanks to her husband, Jonathan Steingraber, who runs the business alongside her.
Real estate broker Michelle Pais, who at the age of 30 founded Signature Realty NJ, knows this well. “We’re one of the most successful independently-owned real estate brokerages in the state,” she says. “It’s a wom an-owned brokerage and my team, the Michelle Pais Group, which is a luxury division of Signature Realty NJ, is ranked number one in the state amongst all real estate teams by RealTrends - 2022. I’m particularly proud of that because we’re independently owned and I’m one of the youngest, if not the youngest, bro ker that has achieved this level of success.”
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When you walk into Creative Works NJ in Livingston, you’ll find a little bit of everything. There are antiques from France, clothing made in Italy, jewelry made in Turkey, and contemporary pieces from the United States. But, there is so much more to it than what you see. “We offer full-service decorating, so everything from win dow treatments to floor finishing to kitchen remodels,” says owner, Danielle Placenti. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, she was originally on the marketing side of the industry, but around 25 years ago decided to do something different. “My best friend, who was also my business partner until she retired six years ago, had the idea to try something new,” she says. “We started doing floral design and painting things just for fun and were doing little home shows.” When her uncle had a store available in Summit, they decided to make Creative Works NJ official. “It really took off from there with people wanting us to come to their houses,” says Danielle. “We were offering a niche where we would design things for people's homes and then place them in different spots. They would be left there on consignment until they decided they wanted them or not.” As the busi ness grew, Creative Works moved to Millburn, and then about seven years ago, moved again to Livingston, where BY SUE BALDANI PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS JORDA Discover unique items and creative designs for your home
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it’s now located. Most of her clients have been with her for years, and much of her new business comes from word of mouth. “I have very few clients who after I complete a job, I never see again,” she says.
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Danielle is also passionate about the importance of supporting small local businesses like hers. “People love the way nice towns look, but to keep them that way they have to shop in those towns, or there’s not going to be any more little towns with mom and pop stores.” To find out more about Danielle and what her customized business can offer you and your home, go to creativeworksnj.com
“It’s ongoing - we do one room, then later on we do another room.” Creative Works NJ can handle com plete renovations – right down to the studs. “I work with different flooring people to refinish or replace wood flooring. I have a very talented man who does kitchens and bathrooms. We do wallpaper. There are not many areas in design that I don't hit upon - I'm a one-stop shop.” She adds, “At the end of the day, when someone tells me, ‘Every time I walk into my house, it makes me smile,’ it’s all worth it.”
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