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Faran Alexis Krentcil

  1. Looks Like Teen SpiritPosted August 23, 2006 You may not surrender to all of fall’s stormy trends, but you can give in to the tattered spirit of the times with a lit […]
  2. Dry SpellPosted August 18, 2006 I can’t afford a Missoni dress, but last weekend I discovered that I can easily buy a stack of Missoni towels. They’ve g […]
  3. Love It, Leave ItPosted August 16, 2006 Do you count your sleep in minutes? Then bank some extra dreams with my favorite Ambien alternative: Charles Worthington […]
  4. Carry Me HomePosted August 11, 2006Admit it: You’re slightly self-conscious when you leave Trader Joe’s. The streams of carefully disheveled shoppers, the ec […]
  5. Sticker UpPosted August 8, 2006 I bring my laptop with me when I travel, but I’m always nervous about it. One MacBook looks just like another, and a mix- […]
  6. Go! For ItPosted August 2, 2006When Luella Bartley launched her Go! International line for Target, much hoopla surrounded her explosive cherry prints and […]
  7. Puff PiecePosted August 1, 2006Despite my Andover pedigree and a slew of summers in Maine, I’ve never loved Lilly Pulitzer: Her tropical prints are just a […]
  8. Booty CallPosted July 31, 2006Reasons to love these new baby shoes from Bobux USA: 1) They’re adorable, and you can’t deny it. 2) They’re made with all-na […]
  9. Mag, You’re ItDone with your beach reading stash? Try this new fashion magazine from London that’ll keep you transfixed for days.
  10. Clock PartyPosted July 21, 2006Obsessed with Jonathan Adler’s kitschy style? Then get thee to Anthropologie, where this Lucite cuckoo clock pays homage to […]
  11. Rock Out With Your Socks OutPosted July 19, 2006Fashion fact: some of the biggest trends start in London, then leak to the States—think of Pete Doherty’s derby-and-suspende […]
  12. Wicker ParkPosted July 11, 2006Reasons not to have a summer status bag: 1) You can’t afford one; 2) You can afford one, but you don’t want it by the pool/ […]
  13. Shorts SightedPosted July 7, 2006Local designer Ronen Jehezkel has an Italian degree in haute couture and a Chelsea boutique that boasts his skills. But inste […]
  14. Join the ClubPosted July 5, 2006Department stores are good for many things, shoe sales and perfume overloads among them. But I never thought they’d be the b […]
  15. Jewel TonesPosted June 23, 2006The wedge may be back for another season, but that doesn’t mean everything boho can stay. When even Mary Kate and Ashley dit […]
  16. Hello, Young LoversPosted June 21, 2006Do you love finding new music before the radio does? Then show up to Annex this Thursday, when Young Love, a reckless group […]
  17. Strangers With PursesPosted June 16, 2006You knew Amy Sedaris sold cupcakes at Joe, but did you know she also makes handbags? The comedienne, whose much-anticipated […]
  18. Best WetsPosted June 14, 2006I love my rain boots, but they’re too hot for summer. Still, I refuse to wear flip-flops in the rain (too gross) or heels du […]
  19. Fly GirlPosted June 7, 2006There are many appealing things about this sparrow necklace by Alex & Chloe: the wistful shape, the stackable size, the total […]
  20. Let it ShinePutting oil on your face might seem like a bad idea, but this beauty brand has been doing it for years.
  21. Shot GirlIf you’re stumped for a thank-you present this house party season, try bringing some humor to your friends with this.
  22. The Circle GamePosted May 26, 2006The myth of the elephant graveyard is non-existent in New York, unless you’re talking about sunglasses. Where they go when y […]
  23. Like, TotallyPosted May 23, 2006The Like is a teenage rock band, and a privileged one at that—lead singer Elizabeth and bassist Charlotte both have producer […]
  24. Strap HangerPosted May 19, 2006Vintage guitar straps are a huge trend right now, but use them long enough and they crumble to dust. Instead, you might want […]
  25. See Spots RunPosted May 17, 2006When I saw this Zeno zit zapper, I swore it couldn’t be real. Besides looking like something you’d see in The Matrix, it seem […]
  26. The PlasticsPosted May 16, 2006My longstanding joke with a certain boy is that I want a plastic engagement ring. Last week, in Williamsburg, my dream came […]
  27. Watch the ClocksPosted May 12, 2006When my friend Talya said she was directing a British play this spring, I cringed—melodramatics and kooky accents are fun in […]
  28. Office MatePosted May 4, 2006If the ventilator situation at work is turning your face into a scaly freak show, allow me to suggest my new obsession: Sabon’ […]
  29. Going, Going, GonePosted May 3, 2006My guy friends have been sending me the same text message for the past few weeks: “ADIDAS COLOR SHOES SOLD OUT. HELP!” Transla […]
  30. Sleeping BeautyPosted May 2, 2006With spring comes more parties—and more late nights. If you wake up in the morning and can’t even think, imagine the luxury o […]
  31. Fly GearBaring toes is fine; sporting your shower shoes out of the house is not okay. Instead, try these new sandals.
  32. In the TrenchesPosted April 14, 2006Despite this season’s craze for trapeze and swing coats, it’s still perfectly cool to wear a trench on blustery days. I li […]
  33. Buttered UpPosted April 12, 2006On a recent trip to London, I discovered my new addiction: Korres Body Butter, whipped together with Greek yoghurt and almo […]
  34. Wood You?Posted April 7, 2006Designer Wendy Culpepper has Florida roots but a steady clientele of starlets and stylists. Maybe that’s why her latest line […]
  35. America’s Swede HeartsPosted March 29, 2006If you don’t love the Sounds yet, you will now. The feisty Swedish pop rock band finally unleashed their latest album, Dyin […]
  36. Tank GirlPosted March 28, 2006Last weekend I swung by Kmart for a curtain rod, but on my way up the escalator something caught my eye: this sparkly tank […]
  37. In the NavyPosted March 22, 2006Nautical motifs have long played out in women’s clothing, but put some marine details on a guy’s outfit, and suddenly they’ […]
  38. A Kiss for LuckA year after C.O. Bigelow’s lip balm achieved cult beauty status, there’s a new reason to celebrate its addictive minty formula.
  39. Dirty Little SecretPosted March 17, 2006At least twice a year, Glamour (and Lucky, and ELLE…) advises to splurge on a simple party dress. “It’s classic,” “it la […]
  40. Book of LovePosted March 15, 2006Introducing the coolest things I have ever seen—lipstick post-it notes that let you reapply color in seconds. Created by m […]
  41. Extreme Rake OverIf you love the sound of Franz Ferdinand but are looking for something new, you might want to try this band.
  42. Wedge Your BetsPosted March 10, 2006The ultimate status accessory for spring just might be Chloe’s black wedge heels—and of course, I can’t afford them. Inste […]
  43. CaptivatingPosted March 8, 2006Your bathroom is the size of a Turkish prison cell, so can you really cram your dozens of grooming products inside those tin […]
  44. Vested InterestPosted March 3, 2006Getting antsy for your spring wardrobe? Join the club. It’s too cold to wear your trench coat, but too late to pretend your […]
  45. Cold ComfortPosted February 22, 2006Last week, I had the cold that everybody had—sore throat, mild fever, and general misery. I begged my doctor for a pres […]
  46. Up in ArmsPosted February 17, 2006I’m very obsessed with this new jewelry line called Arms & Armory. Created by designer Christina Rodriguez, the collect […]
  47. Walk PartyPosted February 8, 2006I cannot explain how these leather loafers from Harry’s of London went from almost $400 to $59 on sale, but I do know the […]
  48. Crazy / BeautifulPosted January 30, 2006Full disclosure: my close friend Quinn designs these bags. Fortunately, I have a Mean Girls way of only associating with […]
  49. Hot BoxPosted January 27, 2006 As we approach the dreaded V-Day, anxiety rides high and bank accounts sink low—unless you know about a little secret ca […]
  50. Mad for ScientistsThis Brooklyn-based band currently ruling U.K. radios has finally released their debut album Stateside.
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