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In the Crowd, 2011 CFDA Awards

Posted on June 20, 2011 by admin
Anytime there was a dull moment on the CFDA Awards red carpet (which was rarely), we turned around to scan the crowd of non celeb guests. Often they were just as well dressed, like this...
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Short Shorts, Madison Avenue

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin
If you've got legs, now's the time to show them off with short shorts, a big hit for S/S 2011. Also of-the-moment: tie-front shirts, like this one in denim.
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70s Redux, Union Square

Posted on June 16, 2011 by admin
A cool '70s redux look in Union Square complete with wide legged jeans, platform sandals and an afro to boot. Plus, the striped sailor bag is great for shopping the Greenmarket.
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Amalfi Coast: Dining & Drinking Guide

Posted on June 16, 2011 by admin
Long before farm-to-table dining was all the rage in the U.S., this verdant peninsula on the western coast of Italy was home to some of the finest, freshest cuisine anywhere. The fruits and vegetables grown...
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Floral Dress, Union Square

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin
Fashion has gotten decidedly more feminine this season, with last summer's boyfriend jeans and racer back tanks giving way to maxi skirts and dresses and lots of floral prints. Above, shopping in Union Square in...
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Vintage Khaki Jumpsuit, Madison Avenue

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin
Really loved this fashion forward look on a man on Madison Avenue. The khaki jumpsuit is vintage, but it echoes Phillip Lim's critically acclaimed menswear collection.
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CFDA Takeaway: Red Carpet Trends

Posted on June 9, 2011 by admin
Even if you're not attending anything as glamorous as the CFDA Awards this summer, chances are you'll have to get dressed up for a wedding or charity event. Black tie attire is always tricky to...
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Slideshow: Best Dressed at the 2011 CFDA Awards

Posted on June 8, 2011 by admin
To corrupt a line from Who What Wear Daily: I don't care who you are, I just care what you wear! Here are the best looks from the CFDA Awards red carpet on men and...
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Lady Gaga, CFDA Awards 2011 Red Carpet

Posted on June 7, 2011 by admin
Needless to say, the most anticipated arrival of last night's CFDA Awards was Lady Gaga. What would she wear? By Gaga standards, her custom-made black Thierry Mugler dress was on the tame side - form...
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Mega Map: New York Restaurants and Bars

Posted on June 6, 2011 by admin
If you've ever wished you could search Gastro Chic by location, here's a new addition to the site: a mega map of New York restaurants and bars. Every NYC place we've ever written about is...
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Colorblocking, Houston Street

Posted on June 1, 2011 by admin
Love the contrasting colors in this look: garnet red with cobalt blue finished off with lipstick in fuchsia.
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Montauk Dining & Drinking

Posted on May 31, 2011 by admin
If you ever want to convince someone to like the Hamptons, take them to Montauk. Of course, they might claim that this fishing and surfing village is not actually a Hampton, since there are very...
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Blazer and Shorts, Houston Street

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin
Mixing work with play in an outfit that combines faded blue shorts and shirt with a sleek black blazer and lots of bracelets.
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Desmond’s

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin
CLOSED Ever since Gino's closed last year, there's been a dearth of places to dine in the tony East 60s. Upper East Siders could head up to Jean-Georges' the Mark, but the difficulty of getting...
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Red Dress, Houston Street

Posted on May 25, 2011 by admin
A red dress gets accessorized with a straw hat for a great spring to summer transitional look.
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