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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…)
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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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.
The New Solar Cell Phone Charger
Isn’t it such a bummer when you’re on the beach soaking up rays and all the solar energy you need is, like, right there for charging your phone, yet your phone is dead? Tap into the sun’s power on the go with the new compact Piggy Power Bank, which can charge iPhones, iPods, Blackberries, and most mobile phones and MP3 players. There have been solar chargers before, but rarely have they been this portable: The new Piggy Power Bank is just 2 x 4 x 1/2 inches, about the same size as your phone. Consider it the new beach bag essential.
Piggy Power Bank, $38 at Flight 001.
Opening Ceremony Red Cross Japan Tee
photos by Tim Barber courtesy of Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony has created a limited edition tee to benefit the Red Cross’ efforts in Japan. Modeled here by actresses Rinko Kikuchi and Jenny Shimizu, the shirt is $30 (all proceeds go to the Red Cross) and makes a meaningful fashion statement. Note that Kikuchi is modeling an oversize version and Shimizu cut the sleeves off hers. Feel free to customize yours for a similarly personalized feel.
Food Tour: Arthur Avenue
The mission was tough: Take the train up to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx and eat as much food as possible in a four-hour window. But, lured by the promise of an old Italian neighborhood full of pizza, fresh pasta, fish mongers and butchers and guided by an Italian-American sailor friend who’s been going there forever, we were up to the challenge. (more…)
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…)
Last-Minute Fashionista Gift Guide
Help! You have a fashionista on your list and you haven’t even started shopping yet. No worries: The whole world of fashion revolves around pulling it together at the last possible minute.
Here are a number of baubles, accessories, books and other last-minute gifts sure to please the chic lady in your life. These gifts are either available online for immediate shipping or offline at a store near you – and many are under $100. (more…)
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