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Now’s Your Chance to Snag a Piece From Gwyneth Paltrow’s Closet

It’s not often when we get to step inside Gwyneth Paltrow’s closet, but in the name of charity, the multitalented celebrity is selling a few pieces from her personal wardrobe for a do-good reason. To benefit The Edible Schoolyard Project, The David Lynch Foundation, and Pencils of Promise, Gwyneth just launched her Goop Giving Charity [...]

One-Minute Makeover: The Power of a Blazer

Blazers aren’t anything new or groundbreaking, but sometimes we need a refresher. That being said, today’s fashion tip is super easy to execute: don’t deny the power of the blazer. Listen up: The key to finding the perfect blazer is all about fit. Depending on how you like to layer, we suggest you find a [...]

From New York to Canada, Ay!

Good Eats: Chinatown on the Cheap

Steamy hot dumplings and pork buns on a crisp Fall day. After checking out a few spots in Chinatown, we found two gems: Lucky King Bakery and Prosperity Dumpling. 3 pork buns for $1.50, 2 sugared doughnuts for $1.00, 10 pork dumplings for $2, and 1 Peking duck sesame sandwich for $1.75. Total cost: $6.25 [...]

Rain, Rain Go Away

Cute rain coats are hard to come by but here are some that are sure to brighten up your day. Sonia Rykiel designed some especially covetable options — think polka-dots and toggle coats — while other brands like ASOS and Barbour provided some classic, effortless silhouettes. Which is your favorite? Barbour Classic Bedale Jacket, Sonia [...]

Magic Moss

There’s something magical about moss . . .

Back to Boots

It’s official boot weather and here are some of my favorite black pairs. From Isabel Marant’s studded western tinge to Givenchy’s calf-hair wedges, ’tis the season to cozy up. Isabel Marant, Mulberry Valentino, Givenchy Phillip Lim, Diane von Furstenberg, Rag & Bone

Poof: New Hair ‘Fro

Trying to figure out my new hair-fro. I’ve been obsessed with this look for a while now and finally took the plunge and got a perm a couple weeks ago. Debating on whether or not I should get it cut shorter … Any suggestions on NYC hair salons would be greatly appreciated.

Spring Kickoff

So happy that sneakers are back in a major way. Here are some of my top picks of the moment. I’m personally addicted to Isabel Marant’s pumped-up kicks, but am also loving the diamond and studded renditions from Giuseppe Zanotti and Lanvin. Pricey, but I’d rather spend money on a pair of shoes I can [...]

Fall Mood: Fringe, Feathers, and Fur

Whether it’s a shaggy rug or a loopy coat, I can never get enough texture in my life. My current fashion mood calls for fur, fringe, and feathers. I have Isabel Marant to thank for my current obsession. Those boots are sold out everywhere. Winter is coming . . . Left to right: Isabel Marant [...]