Yearly Archives: 2011

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...
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Accessorizing With Flowers, Outside Valentino

Here's another way to accessorize with florals this spring: carry a bouquet. This industry insider was often spotted with fresh flowers on the way to the shows. The fleurs are not only a nice gesture but...
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Agnanti Meze

The same crew that set out on this winter's Arthur Avenue food tour met up again a few weekends ago, this time in Astoria. Our mission: to seek out authentic Greek food at the end...
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Tweed Jacket Embellished With Flowers, Outside Chloe

If, like me, you get stuck in a rut and keep wearing black and gray even though it's spring, take a cue from this model off duty. She may be wearing a black cowl neck...
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Sailor Stripes, Brooklyn Flea Williamsburg

Here's how guys can work sailor stripes for spring - bold, vibrant and crisp. I also like how the white soles of his sneakers (intentionally?) match the white tires of his Moth bike.
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White Shirtdress, Outside Viktor & Rolf

I never get tired of exquisitely tailored white shirts or shirtdresses - like this one on a model off duty in the Tuileries. Update: She is Elena Perminov.
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Elisa Nalin Colorblocking at Sonia Rykiel

Indeed, chic stylist Elisa Nalin drew the attention of Craig Arend of Altamira and many other photogs this past fashion month. Outside the Sonia Rykiel show, she tackled the tricky job of colorblocking with ease....
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Vandaag

CLOSED Vandaag may not be a German restaurant per se - the name is Dutch for "today," and the staff will only categorize the food as "Northern European-inspired" - but Germans would probably be surprised...
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Blush Jacket, Outside Louis Vuitton

Natalia Alaverdian
Loved this gorgeous blush pink jacket outside the Louis Vuitton show. It's the perfect color for this spring - and the sunglasses are just right.
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Zanna Roberts Rassi at Louis Vuitton

I don't have enough photos of Zanna Roberts Rassi up - and she was beautifully dressed at Paris Fashion Week! Here she is in a particularly striking outfit of gray wool trousers and a camel...
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Khakis and a Burberry Trench, Seventh Avenue

A great look for a guy outside the Oscar de la Renta bridal show. Also note the rolled up cuffs and colorful socks - a key look for men right now.
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Edi & the Wolf

We weren't sure what to expect from Edi & the Wolf, a new Austrian place that opened on Avenue C. The stein-pounding din of Zum Schneider across the street? The restrained elegance of Kurt Gutenbrunner's...
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White Blazer and Teal Blouse, Seventh Avenue

A well-dressed crowd showed up for yesterday's Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012 bridal show on Seventh Avenue in the Garment District. This outfit of a teal silk button down and white blazer with a...
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Two Looks, Brooklyn Flea Williamsburg

The new Brooklyn Flea on the Williamsburg waterfront has attracted a huge crowd with its great shopping, food trucks and beautiful city views. On these women at the first Flea, I loved the denim jumpsuit...
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Empellon

FOMO: fear of missing out. It's the feeling that strikes whenever a much-hyped new restaurant opens and oh my god you might not get there while it's still hot and everyone's talking about it unless...
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