Like it or not, Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, so it’s time to start getting in the mood. As seen on the cover of WWD, sheer black tights in floral, lace, and polka dot patterns are sexing up legwear for evening. They’re more fashionable – and more practical – than bare legs, so you [...]

If you can bear to think of bikinis at this time of year – or if you’re lucky enough to escape the cold – some choice retro swimsuits have just appeared at Anthropologie. By designers like Vix, Seafolly, Lenny, Don Marysia and Salinas, this ’40s to ’60s-style swimwear is almost universally flattering and really makes [...]

Unfortunately, it takes more than a cute pair of earmuffs to get through a New York winter. Bundle up but still look cool with these cold weather essentials: hats, scarves, boots and coats that are as functional as they are fashionable. We found the top-of-the-line picks – and some cheap chic substitutes – to get [...]

If you haven’t shopped yet for the fashionista in your life, fret not: Rachel Zoe Fedexes entire suitcases to Europe overnight. Contrary to popular belief, fashionistas are easy to shop for – we all want the same things – yay! But these things, usually designed by Miuccia, Alexander, and Karl, can be quite expensive – [...]

Anyone whose extra-curricular interest borders on unhinged obsession is hard to shop for, whether that interest is golf, video games or Louboutins. Food lovers are no exception. First, divide them into three groups: the cooks, the eaters who who wish they cooked more, and the eaters who don’t cook. (Plus a  splinter group: the wine [...]

Don’t pout, procrastinators: It’s not too late to find the perfect cocktail dress for the holidays. There are still plenty of covetable frocks at stores like Bloomingdale’s and Pixie Market and sites like Net-a-Porter, which offers same-day delivery in New York.  We found 23 of the best party dresses across key trends like sequined boho [...]

If you can brave the madness this Saturday, Jimmy Choo’s diffusion line of shoes, bags, accessories and even clothes is launching at H&M stores across the country. (Though not at the H&M store on lower Broadway, confirming what we already suspected: the downtown H&Ms suck compared to the uptown Manhattan stores.)

Jimmy Choo founder and president [...]

This season was supposed to be all about over-the-knee boots, but what’s actually been moving out of the stores and onto the streets are flat boots. Whether consumers are rebelling against the over-the-knee trend or whether it’s still too warm to swathe oneself in leather up to the mid thigh remains to be seen, but [...]

Sweaters: Your black turtleneck may seem so cozy and appealing now, but by March, you will be totally sick of wearing it. So spice up that sweater collection with a few colorful, interesting things to inspire you as the days grow colder.

DVF Pancho Villa Sweater in Moonrise Blue ($485),  VPL Slip Twist Knit ($295).

Now that the dust has settled on NY Fashion Week, what’s the takeaway? The good news: Classics are in, so anything you’re buying this season really should be a keeper. Think Burberry trenches, Chanel bags, black heels, menswear staples and red lipstick. Even on the indie side of the equation, where leather and studs rule [...]