Susie Brown

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• Posted I'VE MOVED! to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  I am now on blogspot.  My new address is the same but you may need to change it in your "favorites".  Visit me on www.downtownsusiebrown.com or www.downtownsusiebrown.blogspot.com TODAY!.   Thanks to Saratoga.com for hosting me these last few months -...
• Posted Summer Camps to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  3 Kids = 3 different camps.. Ballet, gymnastics and horse back riding.  They may be all girls, but they are all have their own personalities and interests.  Like all good parents we embrace their passions even if that means...
• Posted Browns Weekend Buzz... to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  Feature Presentation: NYC Ballet performing Americana, Saturday July 11th at 8:00 {support the arts while having a good time.  It's a win-win}.  Dress: by Milly at Hunt, Ltd {style name - Summer Gala Dress - how perfect}. Bling: David Yurman ring at...
• Posted Gala Week! to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  Busy week.  Girls are back home {yipeee - missed them so!}, family visiting {love sharing our town with our loved ones even if it keeps me from blogging!}, working on an exciting project, and it's Gala Week!  The New...
• Posted Happy 4th of July!!! to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  Downtown is the place to be on the 4th.  Lots of activities planned in Congress Park and all around town.  The All-American BBQ and Dessert festival will be going on all through town - stop by the Visitor's Center for...
• Posted While the Kids are Away, the Parents will Play! to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  Out on a Monday night!  How strange, how unexpected, how FUN!  The kids are away visiting their NH cousins so my husband and I have some flexibility this week.  We jumped into our week free of parental duties by...
• Posted Definition of Hip to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
      n  :  the laterally projecting region of each side of the lower or posterior part of the mammalian trunk formed by the lateral parts of the pelvis and upper part of the femur together with the fleshy parts...
• Posted The Ultimate Bathing Beauty {Giveaway announced} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  She was such a P.Y.T. As troubled as they may have became in life - they left their mark with their talent and style.  No one will ever forget the "Farrah" hair of the 70's or Michael's glove, red leather...
• Posted Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny {Giveaway Wednesday!} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  You work hard at the gym.  Faithful to your boot camp buddies, do your crunches, run 3x a week, yoga, pilates, kick boxing, tennis, and what about spin class?  Forget about it - you must lose 5 pounds with the...
• Posted Avoid the Tourist Look this Summer... to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  You know what I'm talking about... Big white sneakers, fanny pack, nose in a map.  Although the last one may be unavoidable the other two must be avoided at all cost.  Am I suggesting 3 inch heels at Disney {seen...
• Posted Love, love, love.... to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  My husband, my girls, Aggie's. Shari Voce Jewelry, T- Bag dresses, and traveling...  Guess what???  They all go together.  Yes folks, I'm packing my bags and heading off to... well, I'm not telling you that... yet.  But, trust me, there...
• Posted Happy Week End!!! {Giveaway Winner Announced} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  I leave you this week with some shots from Balet Flowers and Design {how brilliant are those peonies?  I just can't get enough}.  I've been a big fan of Balet for some time. Suzanne and her team have a great love...
• Posted Adirondack Dad {Father's Day Gift Ideas #3} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  Life is Good for this outdoors lovin' guy.  Comfort and function is high on this guys list.  He likes the softest tee's, the more worn in the shorts the better and he refuses to wear big boy shoes on...
• Posted Retro Dad... {Giveaway Wednesday!} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
    He lived it - you love it.  You just can't get enough of Mad Men, mod graphics, or Kate Spade.  Well, this is your lucky day!  Bring your Father's Day gift into Paper Dolls of Saratoga, pick some very cool wrapping paper and...
• Posted Gourmet Dad {Father's Day Gift Ideas #2} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  He likes to cook, you like picnics.  He cooks, you take the kids for the day while he is the master of his universe, or at least the kitchen.  He cooks, you clean {again}.  It's Father's Day.  Don't pull a Kate Gosselin...
• Posted Track Dad {Father's Day Gift Ideas #1} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  All Spa City dad's look forward to Opening Day {July 29th} and spending some time at the track...  Make sure he's ready with all the essentials for a winning day!  A subscription to the Daily Racing Form and a nice pen will...
• Posted The Grand Finale & Track Ready... {Giveaway Announced} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  I love the wrap dress.  Erin went out of her comfort zone with this dress and has had amazing results!  She looks sexy and confident!  The wrap style plays up her girly figure in a very sophisticated way.  Spanx...
• Posted In a Pinch? Shop your Closet!!! {Enhancement Week #2} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  Pictures by Kim Purdy We all have those moments when we feel like we have NOTHING to wear. This is when having the wardrobe staples comes in very handy.  We took these classic khaki trousers that Erin already had...
• Posted Enhancement Secrets Revealed {Giveaway Wednesday!} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
   {pictures by Kim Purdy} I hate to give away all Erin's secret's {and mine}, but then again, that is why I'm here! Secret #1 - Maria Brower.  Amazing hairstylist.  I've been using her for years, so this is the...
• Posted Meet the ENHANCED Erin!!! {Enhancement Week #2} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  Taaa dahhhh!!!!  Doesn't she look great?!  Nothing says summer better than white.  Crisp, clean and light is just what we are looking for on hot summer evenings.  But, when the sun goes down it's best to be prepared with...
• Posted Meet Erin {Enhancement Week #2} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  {Before - coffee at Saratoga Coffee Traders to talk strategy} Mother, wife, Saratogian, all around do-gooder.  Great laugh.  Loves to hang with her family and friends.  Enjoys the simple pleasures of life - BBQ's, watching her boys play baseball,...
• Posted Pucker Up.... {Giveaway Winner Announced!} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
    Who:  I'm not that easy {see below} What: Kissable Sun Protected Lips by KaplanMD Where: The ever hip and cool DTSB {thanks to the Sanctuary Spa} When: Today.... But you are ALWAYS a winner in my eyes... And...
• Posted How about a SPA-cation? {Giveaway Wednesday} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  Known as the Spa City - we take our spa's seriously.  It's our history.  It's part of who we are.  One spa that doesn't mess around is Sanctuary Spa {72 Railroad Place}.  The minute you enter you know you...
• Posted You Are What You Wear or in Sylvie's case... EAT! to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  The cute and adventurous Sylvie, in the childrens book of the same name, won my kids and me over with her whimsical style and daring taste!  The risk-taking little flamingo is tired of being pink {and eating shrimp}.  She wants to try...
• Posted 80 West Grand Opening Celebration to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  The adorable and fashionable owner of 80 West, Barbara Macina, wearing one of the many great dresses she carries at the store now located at 510 Broadway.   I'm a huge fan of Barbara's baubles.  A great way for you...
• Posted The Coco look on the Cote d'Azure {Giveaway Winner Announced!} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
   The must have black bikini, big dark shades, red toes, and a tan complete the summer Chanel look on the beach, at the lake, or pool side.  I highly recommend a tan {from a can} before you head out and try on...
• Posted Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star... {Giveaway Wednesday} to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
    Leave a comment. Make a wish.  You could be the lucky winner of this week's giveaway.  Twinkle-Studio reworks vintage jewelry that would make Coco very happy.  This beauty is a combination of a vintage choker {black matte beads}...
• Posted Coco's Influence to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
      No one has had an impact on the fashion industry more than Coco Chanel.  She invented the LBD {Little Black Dress} back in 1926.  It endures the test of time and remains to be the go to item...
• Posted Memorial Day to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  I thought of doing a post on all the sales happening in town this week end, or a fun post on bathing suits, sunscreen, cute hats, and pedicures {there will be plenty to come!}, because this week end is the...
• Posted Trash to Treasure to Downtown Susie Brown - Saratoga Shopping Blog For Downtown Saratoga Springs NY
  I have had the pleasure of getting to know Sara of Twinkle-Studio the last couple of months.  She has an amazing talent for transforming vintage jewelry into hip modern pieces.  Sara shops the local flee markets and consignment shops looking for treasures. ...