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The Under $100 Fashionista Gift Guide
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 $100 that will appeal to the fashion-forward woman without seriously denting your wallet. (more…)
Best Outdoor Dining 2011
As much as we complain about the heat, it’s so nice to be able to dine al fresco when summer finally comes to New York. But what we’re looking for isn’t any old table plunked on a sidewalk next to a major truck route, but a nice setting, fun scene and preferably some good food. Here is an opinionated guide to the best outdoor dining in town. (more…)
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Tagged American food, Asian food, bars, BBQ, burgers, fireplaces, French food, German food, guides, Italian food, New York, outdoor dining, pizza, restaurants
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The Amalfi Coast: What to Wear
The Amalfi Coast may be the beach, technically speaking, but a suitcase full of cut-offs and old T-shirts won’t get you very far here. Italians dress in a polished, pulled-together style at all times, and they’re very conscious of the quality of clothing and accessories. The gorgeous light here calls for saturated colors in lightweight materials – so say arrivederci to your urban jungle uniform.
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Tagged Amalfi Coast, guides, Italy, shopping, short shorts
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CFDA Takeaway: Red Carpet Trends
Even if you’re not attending anything as glamorous as the CFDA Awards this summer, chances are you’ll have to get dressed up for a wedding or charity event. Black tie attire is always tricky to navigate, but especially in hot weather, so take a few tips from these fashion pros.
The latests trends in red carpet attire, after the jump. (more…)
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Tagged 2011, brights, CFDA Awards, Chanel Iman, guides, Iris Apfel, lace, Linda Fargo, Michelle Harper, New York, red, red carpet, trends
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Montauk Dining & Drinking
If you ever want to convince someone to like the Hamptons, take them to Montauk. Of course, they might claim that this fishing and surfing village is not actually a Hampton, since there are very few manicured lawns, polo players or designer boutiques in sight. But this naturally beautiful, windswept tip of Long Island could charm even the staunchest Hampton hater.
Once just the site of fish shacks and red sauce joints, Montauk has been luring serious diners out here ever since Sam Talbot took over at the Surf Lodge several years back, right after winning Top Chef. He has since moved on to Imperial No. 9, but Montauk’s culinary caché lingers on. For one thing, it would be hard for a seafood chef to be much closer to the source, since lobsters, clams, oyster and fish are hauled in to the docks here every day. Unlike tourist attractions like Mystic, this is still very much a working fishing village.
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Tagged bars, Bloody Marys, guides, lobster rolls, lunch, New York, restaurants, the Hamptons
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14 Great Maxi Skirts
As we saw this past spring at during Fashion Week, maxi skirts are stealing the show for spring/summer 2011. Flowy and feminine, in solid pastels, romantic florals or graphic prints, they’re a breeze to wear even in the hottest weather. Whereas dresses in this length can overwhelm non-models, long skirts look great on average-height women.
These 14 maxi skirts range from $23 into the hundreds of dollars – though since this trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, it may be time to splurge.
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Spring Preview: Rebecca Minkoff SS2011
While it may be too early to start fantasizing about lightweight clothing, that hasn’t stopped us from drooling over spring accessories like Rebecca Minkoff’s spring 2011 collection, on view at the designer’s showroom last night. One of the most exciting developments is the amount of color in the late-spring arrivals: yellow sandals, bags in royal blue, hunter green, orange and turquoise. Even if you’re reluctant to do color head to toe, as on the Italian runways for spring, colorful accessories are easy to incorporate into any wardrobe.
Here are a few favorite looks from the upcoming collection – and some items are already in stores. (more…)
Best Vintage Punch Bowls
As you probably know by now, punch is “in.” The trend gained ground in New York a couple years ago through cocktail experts like Phil Ward of Death & Co. and Julie Reiner of Clover Club, and now there’s an entire bar in Williamsburg dedicated to punch (and sailing), the Drink. Meanwhile, people unaware of the trendiness of punch are just trying to get rid of punch bowls accumulated during the time when everyone and their grandmother owned a punch bowl.
Given the laws of supply and demand, as Trendcentral points out, there are some great deals to be had on vintage punch bowls. We rounded up a few of the best for under $100 from Etsy and eBay for your buying and bidding pleasure. If you entertain, it is so easy to mix up a huge vat of cocktails like Phil Ward’s Mother’s Ruin Punch, Julie Reiner’s Sparkling Holiday Punch or David Wondrich’s adaptation of 1869′s Yale College Punch. The olds knew best: punch is a fun – and economical – way to get your drink on, anytime of year. (more…)
Last-Minute Foodie Gift Guide
There are various types of foodies, but certain gifts will be appreciated by all, whether they use their kitchens for massive baking projects or just as a place to mix cocktails. In the food world as in the tech and fashion worlds, there are certain It things to have every year, and the latest must-haves are always changing.
Here’s a round up of some of the best food gifts, classic and trendy, for 2010 – all available to be purchased at the last minute. (more…)
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