The Little Black TrenchPosted March 16, 2007This Club Monaco dress may look simple, but its structure elicited gasps from my fashion-obsessed friends. It’s made from c […]
Smell the SurprisePosted March 14, 2007When a bottle of Coach perfume landed on my desk, my first thought was Eau de Soccer Mom. But despite its logo-covered pack […]
Happiness, To GoGodiva’s latest invention lets sugar addicts carry their favorite flavors into the office without lugging a fancy gold box along.
Undercover AgentBaxter’s new eye cream for men looks sufficiently macho in a gym bag, feels soothing after a hung-over shower, and is under $20.
Sneaking OutYou can look forward to yet another designer collaboration about to hit the streets: Nanette Lepore’s new line for Keds.
Light SquaredPosted February 28, 2007The LUX-Us cube provides the two things an apartment always needs: more space and more light. Use the box to stash dishe […]
Marc’s Secret StashMarc Jacobs’s limited-edition perfume is available only at Sephora—and it’s only there until they run out.
Red, Willing, and AblePosted February 22, 2007The minor shock of seeing so many amazing dresses at Anthropologie (of all places) will soon give way to excitement: Now […]
Milking ItThough the packaging for Udderly Smooth moisturizer is totally uncool, the cream keeps your skin smooth and hydrated—even in arctic air.
Sheet HappensNew Hair Sheet Treatments hit stores this month, packing more moisture to soothe and protect hard-to-tame locks.
Unbreakable HeartsPetra Nemcova’s new heart pendants were designed for her Happy Hearts Foundation, and 10 percent of all sales go to the children’s charity.
Strike a PosenPosted February 1, 2007Once upon a time, you made couture gowns for Barbie with toilet paper. Well, not anymore. Zac Posen’s new toy has your fa […]
Made You LookPosted January 30, 2007Jeremy Scott’s outrageous runway creations may be memorable, but would you really wear a Mount Rushmore bustier on a date […]
Chains of LovePosted January 26, 2007Jewelry designer Lindsay Colbus just solved the nothing-to-wear problem. Her chain-link necklace makes every necessary sw […]
The Flower GirlPosted January 23, 2007When Oscar de la Renta sent bold floral prints down his spring ’07 runway, a collective prayer was whispered: Someone, pl […]
Gore and PeacePosted January 19, 2007Al Gore creates many things, but fashion has never been one of them—until now. The eco-activist just inspired his first a […]
Bamboo-zledPosted January, 17, 2007Earthy shoppers like bamboo cashmere because its fabric comes from sustainable forests. Fashion addicts like it because […]
Shirt SightedHenry Holland’s oversized tees, famous for their inappropriate rhymes, are now available in the States.
The Art of MakeupSmashbox and Tokidoki have teamed up, creating eye-popping lip glosses that straddle the line between geisha and party girl.
Muffy Has a DatePosted January 5, 2007This calendar by Jenny Bee is perfect for marking down the days until your next tea party. Made in the popped-collar haven […]
Whipping Boys (and Girls)Posted December 22, 2006When Jesse and Sam Werner created Whish Shave Crave, the brothers imagined a fan base just like them: men with sensitive […]
The Grate EscapePosted December 20, 2006For those without the skills of a Top Chef, simple tasks like cutting garlic can seem impossible. Enter the Garlic Card […]
One Bag Fits AllPosted July 23, 2006Rushing from the office to a holiday party often requires an outfit change—fortunately, your handbag can stay the same. Gap’ […]
Lacquered UpPosted December 8, 2006Those searching for an end to the black-nail-polish craze can find comfort in Williamsburg, where a pack of stylists now […]
Just AndyPosted December 6, 2006Barneys’ Warhol windows are Pop-inspired and eye-popping, but they’re not the only place where the icon is holding court […]
Brooklyn as a Second LanguageHelp your out-of-town visitors adjust to the city with these “Brooklynese” ceramics from Fishs Eddy.
Golden GirlPosted December 1, 2006
Sienna Miller and Mischa Barton usually stick with designer labels, but both made an exception for this French Connecti […]
Wedge FundPosted November 28, 2006Proenza Schouler’s cheap Target line won’t hit until spring, but there’s another fashion steal available right now at Pa […]
Kitchen ConfidentialBurberry’s apron, designed exclusively for God’s Love We Deliver, is a great gift for an amateur chef.
Baggage ClaimPosted November 21, 2006
Make your winter travel less chaotic with these luggage tags from Bob’s Your Uncle. Made with Technicolor cardstock, t […]
Boys in the HoodieTrovata’s Defarkas Hoodie is the perfect transition piece, easing you into the next season—and adulthood.
Work of HeartStave off your Project Runway withdrawal symptoms with jewelry inspired by contestant Alison Kelly.
Good Pear DayPosted November 10, 2006When Kiehl’s opened its first store in 1851, a pear tree was planted outside. Today, a new tree grows in its place and a […]
Clock OutPosted November 7, 2006Fumbling with a shrill alarm clock is one of the most annoying parts of a morning routine. Sculptor Nina Tolstrup tries t […]
Root for YouPosted October 31, 2006Buying ecofriendly products is great for your karma, but who knew it could be just as good for your décor? The proof is i […]
Knitting FactoryPosted October 27, 2006New York’s schizophrenic weather shouldn’t take a toll on your wardrobe. Henri Bendel’s new cashmere tees help you cope w […]
Cutting EdgePosted October 24, 2006
Be warned: you’re about to meet your latest obsession, a gadget so simple and so useful that you’ll never leave home wi […]
Outdoor Shoes for Indoor GirlsPosted October 17, 2006I’ve always considered Camper shoes the gym-class gear of German exchange students, but the latest from the brand has cha […]
TroublemakersPosted October 12, 2006
New mom Kate Spade calls her latest stationery “birth announcement cards,” but we prefer to use these Here Comes Troubl […]
Tag, You’re BritBarneys Co-op has collaborated with Kate Moss’s favorite brand and brought Top Shop to New York in the form of these gray jeans.
Leather BoundPosted October 6, 2006
The Vans Leather Slip-on is even more deceitful than saying “I really care about you” during a breakup. It looks like an […]
The Tip-offThese little gizmos easily remove leftover black nail polish without making your fingers stink like acetone.
Scare SprayPosted September 27, 2006My friend Greg recently gave me a present—a tiny mace dispenser from Pepperface, encased in a very stylish purple sheen […]
The WrapturePosted September 22, 2006
Attention preppy girls: You can still work this season’s moody magic without losing your cashmere sweater, Earnest Se […]
Music EducationAll the new Kate Moss ads make me nostalgic for Oasis and Blur, so I dug up Live Forever, a Britpop documentary that’s part music video, part ex […]
B-A-N-A-N-A-S!One of Andy Warhol’s favorite hangouts was Serendipity 3, so it seems, um, serendipitous that the latest homage to the artist is a set of sundae […]
GREEN IS THE NEW BLACKLoomstate’s organic cotton t-shirts, dyed with natural indigo, are fashionable enough for Barney’s to embrace them.
The KeymasterThese tiny lights from Lexon are compact enough to slide on my keychain, but powerful enough to help me out of a dark room (or subway, or elevator…).
Strip ClubDocument your scene with Comic Life, the computer program that turns your digital photos into cartoon strips.
Slip a DiscPosted August 29, 2006
The boys at LuckyDisc created these art-infused CDs to replace homemade labels, which can peel off inside CD Rom drives […]
