Outside Barneys, Lunchtime

Color may be the message for spring and fall, but all black still looks elegant. Especially with crazy-high stilettos.

You can never go wrong with black and white – it really sets off her coiffed hair and red lips.

This outfit is very meticulously put together, the perfect cornflower blue complemented by the warm brown leather of his belt and shoes.

This lady was tough! Proof that you can wear miniskirts no matter what your age, if you’ve got the gams.

An elegant white spring coat.

We’ve been seeing plaid everywhere downtown; here it is uptown, paired with a Chanel bag. Excellent gladiator sandals, too.

Tie dye is still going strong – it’s colorful but relaxed, the comfort food of clothing.

Upper East Side couple. I like how they’re unwittingly matching.

Scarves are one item that’s been selling well despite the economy. They look especially good when draped this way.

Cool graphic pattern and a dash of bright blue color in a silk blouse.

Necessity is the mother of invention? This pregnant woman has altered her floral spring coat by tying it as an empire waist, just above her bump. Smart and chic.

There’s nothing quite like the red flash of Louboutins.

This is Lenny Lifshitz aka Lauren, brother of Ralph Lauren. (He introduced himself!) A very dapper blazer with pocket square. Wonder if it’s Ralph Lauren….