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Asiadog

Corn dogs are best avoided if you can't help wondering when the actual hot dog last saw the light of day before it was encrypted in a wall of starchy, mysteriously cylindrical corn breading. Last...
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Graphic Print Mini, By the F Station

Long, flowing maxi skirts may be all the rage this spring, but let's face it: if a girl's got the legs, why give up the mini? Here, a graphic print mini gets paired with a...
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Women and Men in Hats, Easter Parade

From the bespoke to the cartoonish, there were lots of hats at yesterday's Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue, where the clouds suddenly parted and we were treated to brilliant sunshine for a few hours. Above,...
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Natalia Vadianova at Louis Vuitton

Natalia Vadianova exited the Louis Vuitton show in a gorgeous black velvet coat embellished with silk and sequin lapels. The motorcycle boots are such a departure they look almost accidental - but keep in mind...
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Berlin Guide: Dining, Drinking and Shopping

The Berlin that exists today is actually two cities: East and West Berlin combined. After the wall came down, the result was a vast urban expanse with lots of room for new parks, monuments, pedestrian...
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Military Jacket, One Day Without Shoes

Despite the no-shoes mandate, many of the volunteers at the recent One Day Without Shoes charity event still dressed quite fashionably. Military jackets continue to be a great transitional option each spring, a practical outer...
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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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