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Lunch: Kuaile Hand Pulled Noodle Restaurant

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin
Winter may have come early this year, but one reason to celebrate this is the earlier-than-expected enjoyment of noodle soups. Soul-sustaining ramen and hand pulled noodle soups, so neglected in the summer, are what gets...
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Prints Please

Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin
Digital printing has made even the most complex patterns a reality, as Holli Rogers and Natalie Massenet demonstrate with two intricately printed dresses, one a snakeskin pattern, the other a floral, seen here outside the...
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Virginia Smith at Viktor & Rolf

Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin
Vogue editor Virginia Smith has been rocking a key piece for fall 2011: wide-legged corduroys. Hers are by Theyskens' Theory, worn simply with a black tee, black RayBan wayfarers and snakeskin clutch.
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Ulyana Sergeenko at Valentino

Posted on October 28, 2011 by admin
The beautiful and stylish Ulyana Sergeenko of Glamour Magazine Russia certainly has a flair for drama, as evidenced by this full length plaid dress and bustier paired with a jaunty hat. The look is goddess...
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Arizona Muse at Hermès

Posted on October 28, 2011 by admin
Arizona Muse rocked her trademark cowboy hat when she left the Hermès show in Paris. The black bra under a sheer white shirt is a particularly sexy interpretation of the black and white trend.
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Seventies Look, Outside Carlos Miele

Posted on October 27, 2011 by admin
Personally I'm loving the '70s look for this fall. The wide legged jeans (J Brand, I believe) and floppy wide brimmed hat are so Love Story, conjuring up a romanticized collegiate vibe of years past.
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Vanessa Friedman at Louis Vuitton

Posted on October 27, 2011 by admin
FT fashion editor and front-row fixture Vanessa Friedman wore a great high-low mix to Louis Vuitton, on the last day of fashion month. This outfit is actually quite comfortable and warm - it's a sweatshirt...
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Breizh Cafe

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin
On a rainy day in Paris, there's little else as satisfying as a savory crêpe served up in a warm little cafe. There are many crêperies in Paris, but as long as you're so close...
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Les Vitelloni

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin
If you speak French, or if you can piece together a phrase or two on the page, it's definitely worth picking up Le Figaro on the first Wednesday of Paris Fashion Week. The popular daily...
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Fall Colors, Outside Hermès

Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin
Loved the saturated fall colors in this cute skirt and top ensemble with leopard print flats. The contrasting white collar is also great for Fall 2011.
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New Collection: Ranjana Khan for the Limited

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin
Some exciting news for holiday 2011: Jewelry designer Ranjana Khan is launching a diffusion collection for The Limited, available in mid-November. The embroiderer-turned-jewelry-designer has worked with Alexander McQueen and Alber Elbaz, and her necklaces go...
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Geraldine Saglio at Carven

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin
This French Voguette made waves this past Paris Fashion Week with her sporty but chic outfits. Here she pairs white jeans with a khaki top and leopard clutch for safari-inspired look that's great for transitional...
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Label to Watch: Monika Chiang

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin
At a press preview yesterday, we got a look at this new designer's spring collection. Formerly focused just on accessories, Monika Chiang has branched out into sportswear, and the results are luxe and wearable. Another...
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Hard Cider Revival

Posted on October 20, 2011 by admin
A sustainable-farming organization may seem an unlikely force behind a trendy new alcoholic beverage, but that's exactly what's happening with the Apple Project, an effort by the Glynwood Institute to help Hudson Valley apple growers...
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Black and White Dress, Outside Chloé

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin
I just adored this black and white dress outside the Chloé show. A picture-perfect look on a beautiful day. It also speaks to the pervasive influence of Dior's New Look in fashion right now -...
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