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  1. best bets
    Best Bet: Spiewak’s Fur-Trimmed ParkaThis parka’s Thinsulate lining keeps you toasty without sacrificing shape.
  2. talent scout
    Nyla Noor’s Rio-Inspired Clutches Offer a Mood-Boosting Dose of ColorWhen the sister co-designers lost their jobs in finance last year, they launched their own fun-but-functional handbag line.
  3. tastemakers
    Erwin Creed Thinks Finding the Right Perfume Is Like Falling in LoveThe Parisian fragrance heir will be at Bergdorf Goodman tomorrow.
  4. best bets
    Best Bet: Keith Haring ChairThese kid-size chairs are inspired by the Keith Haring’s “radiant baby” drawings.
  5. best bets
    Best Bet: Le Labo for AnthropologieA fresh, floral new fall scent: Bouquet Blanc.
  6. talent scout
    Brook&lyn’s Vivid Agate Jewelry Takes a Darker TurnThe New York native crafts striking accents out of Brazilian agate and rope.
  7. best bets
    Best Bet: FEED for UNICEF Trick-or-Treat Bag$3.50 from each limited-edition tote goes to charity.
  8. best bets
    Best Bet: EcoTools BrushesThe green-minded brush brand introduces a new range of tools.
  9. talent scout
    Christine Ettelson’s Knit Jewelry Gives Traditional Weaving Methods a Modern UpdateSuddenly, knitting a scarf seems so passé.
  10. best bets
    Best Bet: A.OK’s Winter-White BagThis textured leather bag pops against dark autumnal hues.
  11. Swank Hotel Affair Ranee Bartolacci and Nir Meir
  12. Retro Downtown SoiréeSarah Roemer and Anton Davis’s retro downtown soirée at the Saint George’s Episcopal Church and the W New York—Union Square.
  13. Oh, You Shouldn’t Have!Steer your guests toward registry finds you’ll actually love.
  14. best bets
    Best Bet: Billy Reid X Stetson HatsJust-rugged-enough headwear by an iconic hat brand.
  15. best bets
    Best Bet: Benefit’s Magic InkA glossy liquid liner that makes for high-impact eyes.
  16. first look
    First Look: Masters of Fashion IllustrationOgle ten glamorous portraits from David Downton’s upcoming book.
  17. tastemakers
    Rumi Neely Pairs Chanel With Jessica Simpson HeelsThe blogger behind Fashion Toast discusses her foray as a stylist and her upcoming jewelry collaboration.
  18. buyer’s guide
    First Look: End of Century’s Feathered Heels, Floaty Shift Dresses, and Vintage HousewaresTwo fresh-faced recent college grads open their boutique-slash-gallery on the Lower East Side.
  19. best bets
    Best Bet: Chart Your TravelsThis hand-printed map comes with color-coded pins for marking where you’ve been.
  20. buyer’s guide
    Slideshow: Sixteen Limited-Edition Items to Snag at the New Brooklyn Barneys Co-opBig-name designers created exclusive items for the chain’s 25th anniversary.
  21. best bets
    Best Bet: Create Your Own Custom ScentDelve into the raw ingredients and craft of perfumery in these fall fragrance workshops.
  22. Hand-Me-Downs 2.0Tech-savvy moms Tori Cullen and Jen Gabrielli are streamlining the stoop sale with their first digitized kids’ consignment event.
  23. Freebie of the Week: Cooper-HewittIn honor of National Design Week, the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum is waiving its usual $15 admission price.
  24. talent scout
    Margarita Saplala Specializes in Unusual Animal PrintsNo leopard print here.
  25. best bets
    Best Bet: Area’s Unfussy Crochet PillowsThese intricate pillows lend a modern textural contrast.
  26. first look
    First Look: Uniqlo + J OuterwearJil Sander’s latest collection is loaded with peacoats and puffers.
  27. tastemakers
    Deborah Needleman Just Wants Everyone to Have ‘Beautiful Things and Great Taste’Is that REALLY so much to ask?
  28. best bets
    Best Bets: Peppercotton’s Gleaming JewelryThese light-catching necklaces feature Swarovski crystals with a twist.
  29. best bets
    Best Bet: Nail Rock’s NailwrapsThe pricey Minx manicure goes DIY.
  30. first looks
    First Look: Avant-Garde Jewelry at Williamsburg’s Pop-up SalonSeven local artists incorporate zippers, plastic, gold, and leather into one-of-a-kind accents.
  31. best bets
    Best Bet: Zara’s Slimming High-Waisted SkirtThis skirt’s double-buckle waist and center seam flatter your curves.
  32. talent scout
    Slip Into Heavy Machine’s Futuristic HeelsSee a slideshow of their traffic-stopping shoes.
  33. best bets
    Best Bet: Bamboo-Framed MirrorThis laser-cut piece lends a natural element to the room.
  34. tastemakers
    Stylist Tina Chai Believes in ‘Skinny’ ShoesThe former Vogue editor also calls Marc Jacobs’s spring collection the “fashion equivalent of crack.”
  35. fashion calendar
    Tomorrow’s Events and Sales: $95 Celine Rain Boots, 80 Percent Off at ScoopPlus, deals on Italian furniture and Belgian chocolate.
  36. buyer’s guide
    Shop the Runway: Twenty Fashion Week Looks for $200 or LessAffordable approximations of Marc Jacobs, Rachel Comey, Michael Kors, and more.
  37. best bets
    Best Bet: Black Velvet Eye ShadowThis sparkly, deep plum shadow is surprisingly grown-up.
  38. talent scout
    The Madly’s Rugged Bags Fit for Peruvian Mountains, New York City StreetsThe co-designers’ handmade bags are inspired by their own nomadic lives.
  39. best bets
    Best Bet: Marc Jacobs X Moleskine NotebookThis limited-edition version sports an arty (but unfussy) scribble print.
  40. best bets
    Best Bet: Velvet Trim Riding JacketThis khaki jacket makes a trendy layer for fall.
  41. buyer’s guide
    Slideshow: The 25 Best Deals at New York’s ShopWalkMenswear, womenswear, jewelery, shoes, and accessories are up to 50 percent off.
  42. best bets
    Best Bet: Loeffler Randall Rain BootiesThese galoshes-shaming kicks look cool enough for a clear-sky day.
  43. other critics
    Critics Laud de la Renta’s Frothy Gowns, Dismiss Lauren’s Western Fringe“A particularly unflattering puff sleeved dress managed to make the lithe and lovely Lily Donaldson look downright ungainly.”
  44. other critics
    Critics Love Proenza’s Neon Tweeds, Balk at Krakoff’s ‘Skants’“Note: fanny pack-like accessories never work.”
  45. buyer’s guide
    First Look: Inside Williamsburg’s Plus-Size Pop-upRalph Lauren, Michael Kors, and Calvin Klein designs in sizes 12 to 24.
  46. best bets
    Best Bet: Wendy Nichol’s Spiked HoopsThese exclusive new earrings give dated hoops a welcome update.
  47. other critics
    Critics Laud Rodarte’s Departure, Grapple With Vera Wang’s Obi BeltsThe front row weighs in on Narciso Rodriguez, Badgley Mischka, and more.
  48. best bet
    Best Bet: Cuisinart’s Mini Food ProcessorThis colorful kitchen tool does away with unwieldy gadgetry and messes.
  49. other critics
    Critics Swoon Over Karan’s Crumpled Collection, Tsk-Tsk Herrera’s Superfluous DetailsPlus, Marc Jacobs is “pretty” and “wearable,” but it doesn’t blow anyone away.
  50. tastemakers
    Rachel Comey Resists the ‘L.A.-ification’ of New YorkThe designer chats about her acclaimed spring show, flea-market nostalgia, and her latest not-so-“It” bag.
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