Yearly Archives: 2011

Michelle Harper at Viktor & Rolf

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Marcy Swingle

True confession: I’ve almost given up on buying anything other than shoes and coats for winter. For five months of the year, it’s nearly all anyone sees of one’s outfit in cold New York, so you might as well have … Continue reading →

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Leaf Greener at Rochas

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Marcy Swingle

Leaf Greener of Elle China wore green and expertly mixed patterns to the Rochas show in Paris. Detail shot after the jump.

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The Beagle

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Marcy Swingle

Though we try to get to new NYC restaurants as soon as possible, sometimes it pays to wait. The Beagle, another gastro pub in the vintage British vein, got a lot of press when it opened in the East Village … Continue reading →

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Allswell

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Marcy Swingle

One of the best things about dining in New York is following the diaspora of kitchen talent from one key restaurant to its contemporaries. April Bloomfield (herself a grad of London’s River Cafe, like Jamie Oliver) has launched several chefs … Continue reading →

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The Under $100 Fashionista Gift Guide

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Marcy Swingle

Chances are the fashionista in your life has expensive tastes. But just because you’re not going to spring for those Alaia shoes on her list doesn’t mean you have to rummage through the bargain bin. Here are 12 gifts under … Continue reading →

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Anna Wintour in Plaid

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Marcy Swingle

Anna Wintour, entering the Lanvin show in painterly plaid. Love how her personal style is both classic and colorful.

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Chef’s Table at Hecho en Dumbo: A Pictorial Tour

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Marcy Swingle

Mexican cuisine has come a long way in New York City in the last fifteen years, but the new tasting menu at Hecho en Dumbo is a sign that it hasn’t peaked yet. French-style service, technique and presentation meet Mexican … Continue reading →

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Saxon + Parole

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Marcy Swingle

The Bowery was never the sort of place you’d expect to find a millionaire. Once home to brothels, flophouses, vaudeville shows, saloons and street gangs, this notoriously rough thoroughfare attracted an equally rough crowd - except, of course, for the odd … Continue reading →

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Bryanboy at Chanel

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Marcy Swingle

Wouldn’t it be great if you could just design your own clothes when you can’t find exactly the right item in stores? That’s what fashion blogger Bryanboy has been doing, picking out fabric and patterns and having his clothes tailor … Continue reading →

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Marni for H&M

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Marcy Swingle

The latest designer to collaborate with H&M on a diffusion line is Marni – very exciting news for fashion folk who’ve been into this label for years now. The Italian brand is especially popular with European women, who often wear … Continue reading →

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