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Mercadito Grove: Taco Tuesdays

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin
There are better Mexican places in New York than Mercadito Grove. But for inexpensive, crowd-pleasing Mexican grub, you don't need to look any further. Even better, right now they have a "Taco Tuesdays" special: two...
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Taylor Tomasi Hill in Black and White Stripes

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin
Bill Cunningham's column this weekend reminded me of this photo from the Louis Vuitton show - Taylor Tomasi Hill in graphic black and white stripe pants. It's a particularly daring look made even more so...
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Geraldine Saglio at Rochas

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin
Here's another example of how to wear a black biker jacket in spring: pair it with white jeans and a bright sweater, as Geraldine Saglio of French Vogue did at Rochas. Classic and stylish.
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Liz Cabral at Rochas

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin
When spring weather turns gloomy, it's tempting to revert to your fall clothes. This isn't necessary a bad thing, though, if you pack a graphic punch as Flare editor Liz Cabral does here. Pairing the...
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Bobwhite Lunch & Supper Counter

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin
Remember when dinner and a drink in the East Village would set you back less than $20? Despite the number of more expensive places opening up in the neighborhood, one new restaurant has nostalgic appeal...
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Phil Oh and Susie Lau at Rochas

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin
These two friends are of one mind when it comes to color: the more, the better! Both Phil Oh of Street Peeper and Susie Lau of Style Bubble are masters at colorblocking. Neither outfit is...
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Jacquelyn Jablonski at Sonia Rykiel

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin
It was so terrible to learn yesterday that iconic designer Sonia Rykiel has been suffering from Parkinson's disease for the past 15 years (story in WWD). She has continued on very bravely with her work,...
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Alison Eighteen

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin
CLOSED Just mentioning that you remember Alison on Dominick marks you as a Diner of a Certain Age. (I am one of them.) In the restaurant's heyday on Dominick Street in the '90s, Tribeca had...
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Ginger in a Vintage Skirt

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin
If skirts are a must-have this spring, vintage skirts are even more appealing, because they're charming, timeless and usually one of a kind. Take Ginger, a Scottish girl who went to several of the Milan...
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Kate King at Alberta Ferretti

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin
Model Kate King wore a sheer pale pink skirt exiting the Alberta Ferretti show. Love the color and the vintage-y style.
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Minca

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin
Everyone has a favorite ramen place, but the one that comes up over and over again among downtown denizens is Minca. This tiny East Village spot has less than 20 seats, but on most nights...
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Tamu McPherson at Marni

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin
I loved Tamu's colorful outfit at the Marni show. The All the Pretty Birds photo blogger wore a Suno dress, red Paul Smith coat, blue Gianvito Rossi shoes (more blue suede shoes!), and pink Karen...
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Sequins for Daytime, Outside Jil Sander

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin
This fun, transitional look outside the Jil Sander show could easily go from day to night - especially if you work in fashion. The sequins give it bling; the oversized sweater keeps it all down...
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Amélie

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin
When New Yorkers talk about our favorite French restaurants, we're usually talking about the type of creaky old (looking) bistros that aren't exactly au courant with young people in Paris. So where would your average Parisian...
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Pink Trenchcoat, Outside Dior

Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin
This warm weather has me craving color. Here's one way to wear it that's both fun and polished: a fuchsia trenchcoat layered over a royal blue dress with a matching hat. Her lipstick also matches...
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