Yearly Archives: 2011

Burger and Barrel

There's a common misconception that a restaurant has to focus on things like fish, tofu and radishes to attract a female clientele. But what New York women want is often defined by what they don't...
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Nicholas Kirkwood Shoes on Stephanie LaCava

I received a press release about Miranda Kerr's fabulous shoes at the Met Costume Gala this morning and recognized them from Paris fashion week, where they also appeared on the feet of style star Stephanie...
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Colorful Hair, Outside Chloe

Fashion has been so centered on clothing, bags and shoes for the past few years that it was easy to forget that there's a whole other part of oneself to dress up: one's head! The...
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Striped Maxi Dress, The Bowery

Longer hemlines are definitely not translating into dowdier looks for this season. Jersey maxi dresses are one popular interpretation of longer hemlines for a sporty, sexy daytime outfit. Love how she's mixed this striped maxi...
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Vintage 70s Jeans, NoLita

Love the highwaisted jeans on this model off duty in NoLita. She told me they're vintage from the 70s. Highwaisted jeans can be hard to pull off, but they're really cute paired with a black...
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Rubirosa

Formerly the street of forgotten red sauce joints and San Gennaro tourists, Mulberry Street in Little Italy was recently declared "the city's hottest new restaurant row" by the New York Post. This surprising renaissance began after local...
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Khaki Dress and Cat Eye Glasses, Prince Street

Such a cool look on this woman outside Olive's in Soho. A khaki dress gets some edge from the black leather piping and laces, and the cat eye sunglasses and red lipstick compliment the late...
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Navy Romper With Belt, Prince Street

Anyone willing to bare her legs in yesterday's 80-degree weather brought out the shorts, especially rompers. This model-esque woman in NoLita sported a navy blue short shorts romper with a wide caramel-colored belt, black sandals...
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Buckle Wedge Heels, Soho Steps

Absolutely adored her wedge heels with buckles on Prince Street yesterday.
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Asiadog

Corn dogs are best avoided if you can't help wondering when the actual hot dog last saw the light of day before it was encrypted in a wall of starchy, mysteriously cylindrical corn breading. Last...
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Graphic Print Mini, By the F Station

Long, flowing maxi skirts may be all the rage this spring, but let's face it: if a girl's got the legs, why give up the mini? Here, a graphic print mini gets paired with a...
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Women and Men in Hats, Easter Parade

From the bespoke to the cartoonish, there were lots of hats at yesterday's Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue, where the clouds suddenly parted and we were treated to brilliant sunshine for a few hours. Above,...
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Natalia Vadianova at Louis Vuitton

Natalia Vadianova exited the Louis Vuitton show in a gorgeous black velvet coat embellished with silk and sequin lapels. The motorcycle boots are such a departure they look almost accidental - but keep in mind...
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Berlin Guide: Dining, Drinking and Shopping

The Berlin that exists today is actually two cities: East and West Berlin combined. After the wall came down, the result was a vast urban expanse with lots of room for new parks, monuments, pedestrian...
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Military Jacket, One Day Without Shoes

Despite the no-shoes mandate, many of the volunteers at the recent One Day Without Shoes charity event still dressed quite fashionably. Military jackets continue to be a great transitional option each spring, a practical outer...
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