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  1. Ask a Shop Clerk: Carlos-Ameen Jureidini-CullyYakblak, Dekalb Market, 138 Willoughby St., nr. Flatbush Ave., Ft. Greene; 707-925-2577
  2. A Fresh Direct for BikesYou can order a two-speed Brooklyn Cruiser model online and have it delivered to your home and fully assembled the next day.
  3. best bets
    Best Bet: Clinique 8-Hour Eye ColorCreamy, blendable eye-shadows that don’t crease or smear.
  4. first looks
    Get Ready for Fall: 800 Boots and Leather Goods in the New Frye StoreThe 150-year-old boot brand opens its doors on Monday.
  5. Swap Out Your Flip-FlopsMore supportive than thongs (and less grimy), espadrilles are officially the city dweller’s summer slip-on. But they’re hardly one-style-fits-all.
  6. New Shops for the Dog DaysAugust’s retail arrivals include a venerable boot hawker and a charitable department store.
  7. best bets
    Best Bet: Butter London’s Fall PolishesThe latest four hues are inspired by jewel tones.
  8. buyer’s guide
    New Aesa + Electric Feathers Boutique Combines Gemstone-Studded Jewelry and Convertible DressesThe pair unveils their joint boutique in Soho today.
  9. buyer’s guide
    Shopping Opening Day Offerings at the DeKalb MarketThe latest outdoor market brings a slew of food and retail vendors to decked-out shipping containers.
  10. best bets
    Best Bet: Quirky Pivot Power Surge ProtectorA snakelike set of outlets that fits six boxy or basic plugs side by side.
  11. best bets
    Best Bet: Coola’s Peppermint Vanilla LipluxA refreshing, organic balm to keep lips sweet-smelling and smooth.
  12. Rolling Near the RiverThis Thursday, a temporary 8,000-square-foot open-air roller-skating rink opens beneath the High Line.
  13. store openings
    Inside Spa 1851, Kiehl’s First Full-Service SpaThe skincare brand offers facials, massages, men’s grooming, and more in a sleek, art-bedecked space.
  14. tastemakers
    Architect Jeremy Barbour Loves Bow Ties and Escaping to the Forest With No Cell PhoneThe founder of Tacklebox Architecture discusses his work on the upcoming Aesop stores and his offbeat design approach.
  15. best bets
    Best Bet: Stainless-Steel Popsicle MoldsA sleek, well-designed set for creating your own hyperpersonalized ice pops.
  16. best bets
    Best Bet: Kiehl’s Oil-Free CollectionA new paraben-, fragrance-, and oil-free range for battling summer skin flare-ups.
  17. best bets
    Best Bet: Alexis ShortComfortable, chic cotton shorts at 25 percent off.
  18. best bets
    Best Bet: Christys’ Crushable FedoraA travel-friendly straw hat that can be repeatedly mashed, sat upon, or haphazardly folded.
  19. best bets
    Best Bet: M.A.C. Mineralize Eye ShadowsThese marbled, subtly shimmery shadows are worth splurging on.
  20. Be Your Own BrewmasterThe growing legion of home brewers has a new source for hops at Bitter and Esters, named for the two main flavor components in beer. The 1,000-s […]
  21. best bets
    Best Bet: Herb Seed KitA small-batch kit for growing ten kinds of fresh herbs.
  22. best bets
    Best Bet: Pare Gabia EspadrillesA feminine, comfortable wedge for bumming around the city this summer.
  23. best bets
    Best Bet: Warby Parker SunwearAffordable eyewear brand Warby Parker branches out into shades.
  24. Lists
    99 Bottles of BeerWe asked New York City’s best beer sellers to recommend their favorite summertime brews.
  25. Ferried AwayWith the new East River ferry service, the city’s water-transit universe is complete. Here, a hop-on, hop-off guide to the most entertaining p […]
  26. best bets
    Best Bet: June RingA striking cocktail ring plated in gleaming twelve-karat gold.
  27. buyer’s guide
    Aritzia Bows on BroadwayThe contemporary Canadian brand brings silk dresses, wool blazers, and a range of summery basics to Soho’s main shopping strip.
  28. best bets
    Best Bet: Snaked Pearls NecklaceLeather provides an interesting textural contrast to pastel glass pearls.
  29. Can’t Wait for the SequelTouring the High Line’s tree-filled, snack-blessed, inflatable-mascot-inhabited second segment, open to the public June 8.
  30. fashion yearbook
    Ashlee Simpson’s Style EvolutionFrom “punk-rock” ties and fingerless gloves to thigh-baring minidresses, a look at Simpson’s sartorial choices over the years.
  31. best bets
    Best Bet: Cole Haan X Les Toiles du SoleilThe 150-year-old French fabric company teams up with Cole Haan for some punchy summer shoes.
  32. best bets
    Best Bet: Smooth Sailing Anti-Frizz CreamAn anti-frizz cream that lets you divorce your blow-dryer for the summer.
  33. buyer’s guide
    Joie Brings Summer-Ready Silk Tanks and Maxi-Dresses to Madison AvenueThe California brand launches its first U.S. flagship.
  34. best bets
    Best Bet: Skagerak’s Hybrid-GrillThis rugged-but-petite grill doubles as a fire pit.
  35. best bets
    Best Bet: Eight-Hour Sun Defense StickA lipstick-size solid sunscreen that protects burn-prone spots without clogging pores.
  36. A Dandy Goes DowntownAfter fifteen years selling expensive suiting and knitwear on Lexington and Park Avenues, menswear outfitter Jay Kos is migrating to Nolita on J […]
  37. Ask a Shop Clerk: Alexis BaternelPull-In Underwear, 259 Bowery, nr. Houston St.; 212-777-3700
  38. best bets
    Best Bet: Cook & Gates TotesSturdy, hand-dyed bags made for schlepping to the beach.
  39. buyer’s guide
    ASH Brings Leather Sneakers, Gladiator Sandals, and Wooden Wedges to SohoAfter expanding across Europe and Asia, the Italian footwear brand arrives in New York.
  40. best bets
    Best Bet: Pleated Chiffon SkirtA pretty, affordable take on spring pleats.
  41. best bets
    Best Bet: Plumen BulbA sinuous, energy-saving light that gives the standard bulb an aesthetic upgrade.
  42. More (Fabric) Is MoreGreat moments in midriff-concealing swimwear.
  43. best bets
    Best Bet: Fresh Honey Sugar Lip BalmA sheer, peach-toned lip treatment with SPF protection.
  44. Pack Lightly for the L.I.R.R.From the Pines to Montauk, new stores trafficking in all things beachy.
  45. best bets
    Best Bet: Carrie SweaterA loose-knit layer for cool spring nights.
  46. best bets
    Best Bet: Air-Plant PodLow-maintenance gardening for those with black thumbs.
  47. BartifactsYup, that’s a real human skull in the fridge. Plus eight other watering holes’ most prized possessions.
  48. Bask in the GutterAfter an experimental debut last August in front of Fika Espresso Bar and Bombay’s restaurant on Pearl Street, city-approved curbside pop-up caf […]
  49. best bets
    Best Bet: Paperback ShelfA smart, modern design twist on the standard bookcase.
  50. Kevin RosenbergGear to Go Outfitters, 217 Garfield Pl., nr. Seventh Ave., Park Slope; 917-301-8238
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