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Barneys New York! (+ A List updates!)

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Sarah Jessica Parker once told Vanity Fair, “If you’re a nice person and you work hard, you get to go shopping at Barneys. It’s the decadent reward.” And who am I to disagree with SJP?

Barney’s is one of my favorite online sites to browse, and a must-stop whenever I travel… It’s also one of the few online retailers that clearly states which products are American-made! Suffice to say, I am incredibly excited to be featured on the Barneys blog, The Window, this week!

Check out the interview to learnwhat I’d wear if trapped in a Barneys overnight (dream come true!), see what I’d ask Marcus Wainwright and David Neville of Rag & Bone, and for some of my favorite advice….

I also loved picking my favorite American-made items currently available at Barneys… I want all of this stuff!  Check back tomorrow for an interview with Giejo founder Gabby Sabharwal.

AND! I updated The A List with even more of my favorite American-made brands. The A List is made up of the brands I regularly shop and recommend; a collection of what I consider to be the best American-made brands. The goal is to make it easier for you to find  what you are looking for!  Search by state, by product, and by category…
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The Edit: American-Made Fitness

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Prism Sport // C&C California // SoLow

Did you set a fitness related resolution this year? I didn’t, exactly… but I do start basically every week thinking I’ll work out more than I did the last week, so it’s kind of an ongoing thing for me.

New workout gear is definitely a motivator for me – maybe I’m vain for caring what I look like while working out, but it really does seem to help.

When it comes to work out clothes, quality matters, to a point. The cut and material absolutely have to be right – no one wants to be adjusting tops or pulling up their pants all day long (or see other people doing that!) but I also don’t think of most of my work out clothes as investment pieces – they obviously get sweaty, are thrown in gym bags, washed frequently, etc. I want them to last for six months to a year, but I’m not expecting anything longer.

I’ve yet to find a favorite brand (and my thighs definitely touch, which may explain why a certain big brand doesn’t work for me!) but I’ll be trying these out this year. Any other American-made favorites I should check out?

The Edit: Gifts for Good

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Did you know that if each American spent $64 on American made gifts this season (less than 10% of the average spend), we’d create 200,000 jobs? Now that would be a Christmas miracle!

Buying American-made is a no brainer for the holidays (and every day!), but I also like to find presents that help my money work harder… products that are not only made in America, but also have a charitable element. Just as with American-made, my standards are very high for these items – the items have to merit purchase in their own right, and the charitable aspects have to be legitimate and thoughtful.

Some of my favorite products… perfect options for last minute presents, hostess gifts and stocking stuffers!