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Backless Maxi Dress, Prince Street

Posted on August 29, 2011 by admin
Bill Cunningham managed to spot way more maxi dresses than short shorts this summer, particularly near his usual stomping grounds on 57th and Fifth, the opposite of what we saw downtown. It begs the question:...
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Purple Beaded Dress, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin
A vintage beaded dress looks great with ropes of pearls and a headband. The lipstick is spot on, too.
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Gray Bowler Hat and Suspenders, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin
Some of the best outfits at the Jazz Age Lawn Party mixed new and old - like a bowler hat, suspenders, high waisted trousers and a plain V-neck tee.
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Jeffrey’s Grocery

Posted on August 25, 2011 by admin
The past few years have seen a huge influx of "foodies" on the New York scene, Yelping, Chowhounding, and Four-Squaring about every bite. But don't worry, New Yorkers haven't been totally domesticated yet. For every...
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On the Grass, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 25, 2011 by admin
Two 1920s looks - one in all black with a great hat and the other in all white with lace gloves.
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On the Dance Floor, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin
Big band jazz by the Dreamland Orchestra might have been old fashioned, but it was certainly danceable. The vintage fashion came alive on the dance floor. More photos after the jump.  (more…)
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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