Yearly Archives: 2011

1920s Menswear, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin
Many of the men at the Jazz Age Lawn Party wore knickers and argyle knee socks, a look that would have been considered positively relaxed and sporty in the 1920s. But men have it slightly...
Continue reading →
Posted in fashion | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on 1920s Menswear, Jazz Age Lawn Party

White Lace Flapper Dress, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin
While it's true that Coco Chanel popularized the little black dress in 1926, it was more for evening than for a summer garden party. Kudos to everyone who figured out that white was the standard...
Continue reading →
Posted in fashion | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on White Lace Flapper Dress, Jazz Age Lawn Party

1920s Hair and Makeup, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin
There were lots of great looks at this weekend's Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island, but the best were ones that really took you back in time. Her hair and makeup - plus the...
Continue reading →
Posted in fashion | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on 1920s Hair and Makeup, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Navy and Black, Mott Street

Posted on August 19, 2011 by admin
Sleek minimalist looks like this navy top and black leggings look chic and understated for early fall.
Continue reading →
Posted in fashion | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Navy and Black, Mott Street

Post Office

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin
A lot of places in the city call themselves restaurants - but because it's easier for a new establishment to get a full liquor license when there's food involved, they may just be mega bars...
Continue reading →
Posted in American, food, New York restaurants, restaurants, Williamsburg | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Post Office

Girls in Short Shorts, Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on August 17, 2011 by admin
Another reason short shorts trumped maxi skirts this summer is their appeal in places other than New York, where a billowing maxi skirt might seem a little too Stevie Nicks on Main Street. These girls...
Continue reading →
Posted in fashion | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Girls in Short Shorts, Martha’s Vineyard

Lunch: Ai Fiori

Posted on August 16, 2011 by admin
A restaurant on the second floor of a Midtown hotel may not sound promising, but Ai Fiori has couple things going for it. Not only is it the latest project by chef Michael White, it's...
Continue reading →
Posted in food, French, Italian, Midtown East, New York restaurants, restaurants | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Lunch: Ai Fiori

Models in All Black, Mott Street

Posted on August 15, 2011 by admin
No matter what fall fashion brings - this year, it's supposed to be jewel tones à la Gucci F/W 2011 - you can rest assured that models off duty will still wear black. The sunglasses...
Continue reading →
Posted in fashion | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Models in All Black, Mott Street

Leopard Top and Cut-Offs, Prince Street

Posted on August 12, 2011 by admin
As tweeted, I am so tired of seeing everyone in NYC in shorts and t-shirts. The outfit can easily be upgraded with a nice top like this leopard blouse, a nice bag and sheer black...
Continue reading →
Posted in fashion | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Leopard Top and Cut-Offs, Prince Street

Salinas

Posted on August 11, 2011 by admin
While the rest of New York crams into Birreria, it's time to explore alternatives a little off the beaten path. After all, no matter how strong the draw of a new place, outdoor dining should...
Continue reading →
Posted in Chelsea, food, New York restaurants, restaurants, Spanish | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Salinas

High-Waisted Skirt, Houston Street

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin
Another popular sartorial choice this summer has been the high-waisted, flowy mini skirt, here in salmon pink on Houston Street. It looks particularly feminine paired with a ruffled blouse.
Continue reading →
Posted in fashion | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on High-Waisted Skirt, Houston Street

Lobster Rolls: Nancy’s in Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin
When it comes to lobster rolls, the more bare bones a restaurant is, the better. The best lobster rolls we've ever had were usually served grumpily through a kitchen window and eaten on picnic tables,...
Continue reading →
Posted in food, Martha's Vineyard, restaurants | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Lobster Rolls: Nancy’s in Martha’s Vineyard

Short Shorts Overalls, Union Square

Posted on August 8, 2011 by admin
One of the most interesting fashion stories this year is the huge trend that wasn't: maxi skirts. Despite their appeal to the fashion set (including me, who featured them on this blog several times), on...
Continue reading →
Posted in fashion | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Short Shorts Overalls, Union Square

Recipe: Grilled Artichokes

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin
This is one of those great minimalist Italian recipes that requires nothing more than super fresh produce, olive oil, salt and a little panache. It's another artichoke recipe from Jib Girl Daniela, handed down through...
Continue reading →
Posted in food, recipes | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Recipe: Grilled Artichokes

Recipe: Stuffed Artichokes

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin
Artichokes can be a mystery to those of us who didn't grow up with them. Alexandra Wentworth described them in The WASP Cookbook as "vegetables you scrape against your teeth" - not exactly something most...
Continue reading →
Posted in food, recipes | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Recipe: Stuffed Artichokes