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Doria Santlofer

  1. Visitors’ Swag: Open Upon ArrivalWhile favors are an unnecessary expense, welcome bags for out-of-town guests are not. Don’t skimp with a bottle of water and a bag of peanuts.
  2. The Party PrimerSurely most of your friends aren’t natural-born master-logisticians. Here, ideas for the festivities they’ll be planning for you in the months t […]
  3. The Find: Eco-TotesFind your inner hippie everywhere from Whole Foods to Stella McCartney.
  4. The Find: LingerieFrom La Perla to American Apparel, a survey of high-cut bras and low-rise thongs.
  5. Hunting Fashion: A Brief HistorySince Victorian times, taxidermy, tartan, and guns have been pop-culture tropes. This fall, they’re in our sights again.
  6. Bright, Sunshiny ThingsSurround yourself with the spectrum’s cheeriest hue.
  7. The Find: Short-Sleeved JacketsStay cool this summer with a casual cover-up.
  8. A Rolling StartSkate-shop owners recommend the gear to get you onboard.
  9. The Find: Outdoor PlatesFire up the grill and dine alfresco this summer with these melamine plates.
  10. The Find: White DressesThe little white dress is the summer’s hot look. Here’s where to find one.
  11. The Find: Beach TowelsThis summer, colorful beach towels rule. Here’s where to get them.
  12. The Find: Strapless SundressesTime to show some skin! Our shopper scores the sexiest new summer frocks.
  13. The Find: CandelabrasLighten up. Our shopper finds candleholders that warm a room.
  14. Correct ExposureHow to wear shorts, plus the of-the-moment T-shirts to wear on top.
  15. The Find: SunglassesJust in time for longer days, our shopper hunts down shades.
  16. The Find: RugsTired of cold feet? Our shopper hunts down fresh looks for your floor.
  17. The Find: Men’s SneakersBored by your winter boots? Our shopper tracks spring’s brightest new high tops.
  18. The Find: Men’s JewelryThink the only trinkets a man can wear are cuff links? Think again. Our shopper digs up the sharpest jewels.
  19. The Find: Wide-Leg JeansSick of squeezing into skinny jeans? Our shopper tries on this season’s roomier denim.
  20. The Find: Patent LeatherNeed something to complete your New Year’s outfit? Our shopper looks for shoes that shine.
  21. The Find: SweaterdressesWhat’s better for winter than big knits? Follow one woman on an epic quest for the perfect sweaterdress.
  22. Black Nail Polish: A Brief HistoryWhat other beauty product can boast a history that includes Chinese royalty and Freddie Mercury? Simultaneously countercultural and aristocrat […]
  23. Triathletes, Jocks, Watermen, and Athletes of the Spectator Variety THE AGENDA IF YOU ARE A … Circumnavigate the island on the 32-mile Waterfront Greenway Bike Route (the stretch along t […]
  24. Last-Minute Planners, Students, Workaholics, and the Jitney-Averse THE AGENDA IF YOU ARE A… Take advantage of subway-accessible motorboat rental at Smitty’s Fishing Station on Jamaica Bay, […]