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New York, I love you, even though you bring me down and/or freak me out sometimes. While having romantic relations with a city is generally not advised, I think even the most fervent human-on-city naysayer makes an exception for the dashing, chiseled skyline of the Gotham metropolis. After leaving this 20th century Gentleman 18 months ago for a more rugged, nitty gritty European “Bad Boy” (also prone to never sleeping) by the name of “Berlin,” I finally returned to New York this Spring to see if I still have feelings for my old flame. More>>

New York, I love you, even though you bring me down and/or freak me out sometimes. While having romantic relations with a city is generally not advised, I think even the most fervent human-on-city naysayer makes an exception for the dashing, chiseled skyline of the Gotham metropolis. After leaving this 20th century Gentleman 18 months ago for a more rugged, nitty gritty European “Bad Boy” (also prone to never sleeping) by the name of “Berlin,” I finally returned to New York this Spring to see if I still have feelings for my old flame. More»

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Temperatures are slowly rising, but the weather hasn't completely made up its mind to stay warm. We've taken to the streets once again to see how New Yorker's are styling themselves during this transitional period. With warm weather on our mind, we asked our stylish subjects what outdoor activity they're most looking forward to this season.

There's no better way to beat the winter blues than by indulging in some serious retail therapy. This week you'll find deals on designer duds from Cynthia Rowley and Marc by Marc Jacobs, along with steals on everyone's favorite basics line, James Perse. Click through for a look at the best current and upcoming sales to elevate your mood this winter.

Have you ever heard of the expression, "I'm not rich enough to buy cheap things?" Famous fashion divas have had mega success mixing super simple cheap-o items with high priced designer pieces. For the rest of us, it's hard to pull off without looking like an ad for Target. We're here to help. We've rounded up a number of affordable pieces that will help complete your wardrobe without looking like you're an underpaid intern. More»

In our fashion rule book, the House of McQueen is royalty. But after taking a look at our check books, we've had to rule out a full wardrobe of Alexander McQueen wear (at least for this season). Still, that hasn't stopped us from taking a hint from Sarah Burton and her design team. We've gone ahead and created outfits inspired by McQueen's knuckbox clutchees - skulls, needlepoint, and lace included!

It ain't over 'till it's over... before you begin lamenting the end of summer, remember that Labor Day is nothing more than a date on the calendar. There are plenty of warm weeks left to rock your shorts and sandals! But if you've become bored with your summer wardrobe rotation, get inspired with these stylish celeb looks worth sweating... just in time for Labor Day. More»

If you're trying to come up with a Fourth of July outfit, you may have been struggling with how to pull off both a trendy and patriotic look. We understand your apprehensions, so we've rounded up a few savvy styles from some of our favorite well-dressed celebs. Now more than ever, the American spirit can be seen in so many places: the Presidential election, building of the new Freedom Tower, and the USA competing in the Olympics. This Fourth of July, show your pride in America and independent spirit by wearing stars, stripes, and donning red, white, and blue. More»

With temperatures reaching 100 degrees this past weekend, escaping our favorite playground for a short stint can be a nice change to the usual routine. Boston is a great city to hit up during the summer. Scroll through to find a complete guide--we’re talking packing, road trip necessities and destination spots--to a weekend in Boston. More»

Happy Coachella Day 2012 numero dos! Weekend 1 saw chilly crap weather no one was mentally or emotionally prepared for no matter how well they packed according to the forecast. Me? I chose to ignore weather reports and had to resort to buying a pair of $10 Wal-Mart jeggings from the childrens department since I didn't pack a single pair of pants because I'm such an idiot. Child size elastic waistband jeans aside, looking chic in cold, damp desert weather in general is challenge. More»

There's a certain amount of unpredictability inherent to the perfect Coachella trip. Sure, you'd rather take a bullet than miss the Pulp show, but you always want to leave yourself the flexibility to pop away for a quick poolside rager, a ride in the Ferris wheel, or a retreat to a secret off-campus show. Luckily, there's a look for every situation and every style (and every weather condition!), and our own Emily and Dena have painstakingly assembled a series of posts outlining them all. Check it out no matter what your plan is. More»