Anne Bratskeir

New York

Style Writer and Critic at Freelance

Journalist: Fashion, beauty, style, homes. Loves a big story, a big sky & big dogs like Rosie Lou & Minnie, my Leonbergers (tweets are my own)

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Articles

Still need a prom dress? It's not too late to find one.

1 week ago | newsday.com | Anne Bratskeir

In the world of prom dresses, there’s an unofficial saying that goes like this: "The early girl catches the dress,” as girls start choosing the all-important frock sometimes a year in advance of the big gig. And often, once they get them, the style goes up on a group chat or registry so it’s off-limits to others. Does this mean that those who wait are too late for this very important date? Procrastinators rejoice.
Tom Brady's CardVault, The HUB, more East End pop-up shops

1 week ago | newsday.com | Anne Bratskeir

There’s a particular thrust toward engaging and entertaining customers that goes way beyond the merchandise when it comes to the "sport’" of shopping in the Hamptons this summer. Maybe the draw is an après spree stroll in the beautiful gardens at Sage and Madison’s chock-full shop of home goods and high fashion with a cup of cold brew, or a sit-down in the lounge at CardVault by Tom Brady (yes, that Tom Brady) to ogle and trade cards and memorabilia in East Hampton.
These handbags have their charms

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Anne Bratskeir

From astronomically expensive designer handbags to more modest holdalls, the stars of the show these days are not the bags themselves or what goes in them but rather what goes on them. Bag charms are the accessory of the moment and run from dainty to extreme, from bejeweled danglers to kitschy keyrings to plush toys. While the trend was burgeoning last year, it’s in full force now and it appears that more is more.
Denim trends in 2025: Skinny jeans, wide-leg and more

2 months ago | newsday.com | Anne Bratskeir

For many, the biggest wardrobe challenges include finding the perfect bathing suit and a great fitting pair of jeans. Ask around and you’ll find that many struggle equally with both. But right now, it’s jeans’ shopping season, and styles abound. Currently, there are no fashion rules to the game — nothing is exactly "out" (remember when skinnies were almost taboo?) and what’s "in" is a matter of personal taste.
Beauty rituals on Long Island: Costs and priorities

2 months ago | newsday.com | Anne Bratskeir

Does the notion of paying $10,000-plus a year for somewhat conventional beauty services sound reasonable? Apparently, for some on Long Island, the answer is yes. Despite prices of daily life soaring (ahem, eggs), many Long Islanders count their beauty rituals for achieving stylish hair, glowing skin and perfect manicures as essential spending. Rather than frivolous, they believe their regimens, while pricey, are important to their overall sense of confidence and well being.
The bob haircut is back, Long Island stylists say. But it's not the cut you remember

Feb 17, 2025 | newsday.com | Anne Bratskeir

Watch Now • 1:07The big cut: Bob is back in styleIt’s got the moves. It’s got the motion. The bob is back in a new iteration. Rather than being smooth and controlled, the newest variation of the ‘do (which some say dates back to Joan of Arc) is more flowy, less structured and effortless. Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window.
Michael Mazzei, owner of nuBest Salon in Manhasset, dies at age 84

Feb 5, 2025 | newsday.com | Anne Bratskeir

Michael Mazzei, 84, the owner of nuBest Salon and Spa in Manhasset widely considered a pioneer in the beauty industry, died Saturday of complications from pneumonia at North Shore University Hospital. Mazzei, who immigrated to the United States from Italy at 14 and never attended high school, got his start in the hair industry by way of an uncle who owned a barbershop. After attending cosmetology school, Mazzei opened his own beauty school and ran 11 small salons throughout Long Island.
Men's style steps up in 2025: Meet the sophisticated slouch

Feb 3, 2025 | newsday.com | Anne Bratskeir

Schlumpy is out in 2025. When it comes to men’s fashion, there’s an evolution at hand — the unmatched casual wear that has been a fallback for years has morphed into a cool, new cohesive trend with guys upping their fashion game on the streets and in the workplace. Generally speaking, they’re ready to peel off those dowdy duds and, in the words of the experts, are "elevating" their style quotient.
'Wicked' movie merch flying off the shelves

Nov 17, 2024 | newsday.com | Anne Bratskeir

Likely just as popular (sing it, please) as the much-anticipated "Wicked" movie itself will be branded merchandise, exploding in a variety of categories as holiday shopping takes flight. Universal Pictures' adaptation of the Broadway musical may be a megahit when it reaches the box office Nov. 22. But even before then, it's hard to miss the utterly astonishing range of the green and pink collaborations available all over, from high-end entities to big box stores.
Southampton designer Esé Azénabor sets out to 'empower women' through fashion

Oct 28, 2024 | newsday.com | Anne Bratskeir

When Esé Azénabor, the Nigerian-born fashion designer, rests her eyes, she dreams in textiles and colors. "You do not want to live in my head," Azénabor says. That might be true, but plenty of folks are happy to wear her clothes. The designer, 40, recently made the commute from her eponymous Southampton boutique to present a full-fledged runway show on the rooftop of Rockefeller Center during New York Fashion Week in September.