Yearly Archives: 2011

Tenpenny

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin
Not everybody can be gifted with the bones of a gorgeous West Village townhouse - and sadly, Tenpenny, the new-style Italian restaurant in the back of a bland Midtown hotel lobby, was not dealt the...
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Model in Denim Shorts, Chrystie Street

Posted on June 29, 2011 by admin
There's no question about it: ultra short denim shorts are the uniform of choice this summer for models off duty. Why not, when you've got the legs?
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Striped Skirt, Chrystie Street

Posted on June 29, 2011 by admin
Proof that a high-waisted skirt can also be sexy, this striped black and white tube skirt is effortlessly sophisticated.
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Rockaway Taco

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin
There's been a lot of press about the Rockaways lately - the surfing, the scene and the new food kiosks opening up on the boardwalk. But before you get distracted by the latest additions, don't...
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Kids’ Fashion, Madison Avenue

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin
It's amazing how some things never go out of style in preppy kids fashion, namely polo shirts, docksiders and Stan Smiths - the same thing kids were wearing when I was growing up. Two great...
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White Overcoat in the Rain, Fifth Avenue

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin
I always find it difficult to figure out what to wear on rainy summer days. This white cotton overcoat was a practical, lightweight and pretty solution at the Central Park Conservancy Luncheon. The earrings are...
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The Amalfi Coast: What to Wear

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin
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...
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Think Pink, Union Square

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin
Retro, high-waisted 1950s shorts are making a comeback in a big way this summer. Here they look great worn with a floppy wide-brimmed hat with heels and pink accents throughout for extra pinup girl appeal.
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Rome: Dining & Drinking Guide

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin
One of the best things you can find in Rome is a bargain. After seven days on the wallet-bruising Amalfi Coast, the main thing we were craving was cheap, cheap, cheap. Fortunately, Rome has a...
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In the Crowd, 2011 CFDA Awards

Posted on June 20, 2011 by admin
Anytime there was a dull moment on the CFDA Awards red carpet (which was rarely), we turned around to scan the crowd of non celeb guests. Often they were just as well dressed, like this...
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Short Shorts, Madison Avenue

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin
If you've got legs, now's the time to show them off with short shorts, a big hit for S/S 2011. Also of-the-moment: tie-front shirts, like this one in denim.
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70s Redux, Union Square

Posted on June 16, 2011 by admin
A cool '70s redux look in Union Square complete with wide legged jeans, platform sandals and an afro to boot. Plus, the striped sailor bag is great for shopping the Greenmarket.
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Amalfi Coast: Dining & Drinking Guide

Posted on June 16, 2011 by admin
Long before farm-to-table dining was all the rage in the U.S., this verdant peninsula on the western coast of Italy was home to some of the finest, freshest cuisine anywhere. The fruits and vegetables grown...
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Floral Dress, Union Square

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin
Fashion has gotten decidedly more feminine this season, with last summer's boyfriend jeans and racer back tanks giving way to maxi skirts and dresses and lots of floral prints. Above, shopping in Union Square in...
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Vintage Khaki Jumpsuit, Madison Avenue

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin
Really loved this fashion forward look on a man on Madison Avenue. The khaki jumpsuit is vintage, but it echoes Phillip Lim's critically acclaimed menswear collection.
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