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Lauren Murrow

  1. Bonjour, BrooklynThere’s a new resource for spring-break-bound overachievers as well as those who just want to take, say, their French to the next level. Interna […]
  2. best bets
    Best Bet: Pendleton Military CoatThis belted wool coat from the brand’s Portland collection offers a welcome reprieve from tribal prints.
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    Iris Apfel for MAC LipstickThe fashion icon’s splashy collection is selling out fast.
  4. best bets
    Best Bet: Drink Up 10-Minute MaskA quick fix for dry combination skin.
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    Best Bet: Clinique Almost LipstickSeven sheer, moisturizing new shades for Black Honey devotees.
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    Best Bet: Julie Rofman BraceletsThese intricate hand-beaded bracelets trump clunky cuffs.
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    Best Bet: Francoise BagA festive cross-body bag that’s just large enough for the essentials.
  8. best bets
    Best Bet: Vintage Postcard SetOne hundred illustrated Vanity Fair covers from the twenties and thirties.
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    Best Bet: Coach’s Madison Lindsey BagBright and cheerful, it’s lighter than most comparable leather carryalls.
  10. Do This: Harvesting Grand CentralThe 23,000-square-foot, 315-genius-staffed mega­store that Apple just unveiled on the north and east balconies of Grand Central Terminal is, to […]
  11. Expanding: “Gimme the J. Edgar”Natty Carroll Gardens barbershop Persons of Interest is opening a second location, in Williamsburg, this Thursday (84 Havemeyer St., nr. Metropo […]
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    Best Bet: SUNO Printed SneakersAffordable, limited-edition kicks from the print-crazy label.
  13. Grand Central’s Killer AppThe venerable terminal gets its very own Apple store, and not surprisingly, it is spectacular.
  14. buyer’s guide
    Shop Guy-Gifts at the Pop Up Flea This WeekendLess letterpress cards, more man-bags.
  15. best bets
    Best Bet: CO/FL FragranceD.S. & Durga and Shipley & Halmos collaborate on a wintry scent.
  16. Ask a Shop Clerk: Airi SasakiTaro’s Origami Studio, 95 Seventh Ave., nr. Union St., ­second fl., Park Slope; 718-360-5435
  17. now open
    Sibling Rivalry: How Maje and Sandro Stack Up on BleeckerSeparately designed by two sisters, we compare the French labels’ new side-by-side stores.
  18. now open
    Inside Ivanka Trump’s New Diamond-Packed BoutiqueThe multi-brand mogul moves her store from Madison Avenue to Soho. 
  19. best bets
    Best Bet: Brackney BeltsThese handmade leather belts liven up a drab winter wardrobe.
  20. Shop New York in Your UnderwearWhy brave crowds and cold when you can patronize New York’s indie shops, sites, and designers directly from your own bed?
  21. Summitting SohoGird your harnesses: After a six-month renovation of the Puck Building and what feels like years of preopening hype, the outdoor-gear superstore […]
  22. Market Sweep: Drink the Booze, Keep the BottleHoliday party gifts that can double as décor.
  23. best bets
    Best Bet: Dori Csengeri EarringsStatement-making baubles that mix glass beads, silk cord, and crystals.
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    Inside Gaga’s Twisted Holiday WorkshopA wonderland of armadillo-shoe cookies, Swarovski-encrusted teacups, hair-bow headbands, rock-candy earrings, and toddler-size biker jackets.
  25. See Custom Jackets by Humberto Leon and Chloë SevignyFashion and sports notables go DIY on Nike’s Destroyer Jacket.
  26. Best Bet: New Norm KettleA glass teapot that’s as lovely as it is functional.
  27. Lumps of Coal These Are NotFrom colored pencils to diamond rings, a stuffer for every stocking.
  28. The Muppet-Human Gift ChainAn inter-species game of Secret Santa starring 23 cast members of The Muppets.
  29. The Gift Giver’s ManifestoSixteen new rules of holiday shopping, guaranteed to keep you sane and make everyone on your list very, very happy.
  30. Same Old Family, Brand-New StoresYour gift recipients may not have changed, but the city’s shopping landscape sure has. What to buy from 50 retail rookies.
  31. store openings
    ‘Barracks’ Exhibit Turns Old Military Fabrics Into Jackets and GownsArtist Greg Lauren turns old uniforms and blankets into jackets, dresses, and bags.
  32. Best Bet: Black Knight PolishA dark holiday polish with a dash of glitz.
  33. Behind the Scenes: Victoria’s Secret Fashion ShowSee the hand-dyed vulture feathers, hot pink leather, vintage lace, vinyl, and Swarovski crystals that go into the Victoria’s Secret fashion show.
  34. best bets
    Best Bet: Schmidt Brothers Knife BlockThis knife set includes thirteen blades and a sharpening stone to ensure a clean cut.
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    Best Bet: Minimus Running ShoesThese shoes embrace barefoot running technology without showing off your toes.
  36. Ask a Shop Clerk: Emily Ansel, Makeup ArtistObsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, 174 Ludlow St., nr. Houston St.; 212-675-2404.
  37. Soho Puts on Work PantsBeloved by construction workers, billboard pasters, and snowplow drivers the world over, Michigan’s Carhartt makes clothes that can take a beati […]
  38. The Radical Cookie TableAn ode to the Rust Belt–wedding classic—but with petits fours instead of pizzelles.
  39. best bets
    Best Bet: Bleeding Skull CandleThis candle burns (and bleeds) for eight hours.
  40. pop-ups
    Hand-Painted Silk Shirts Hang Among Rubble at Patrik Ervell’s Pop-upLondon artist Graham Hudson finds the art in deconstruction and decay.
  41. buyer’s guide
    Loose Knits and Polka-Dot Prints in Store for Madewell’s Spring CollectionThe spring 2012 collection expands on many of last spring’s trends.
  42. Raise the RoofSix ways to elevate a banquet hall.
  43. “Tim Burton–Esque” Bowery BallTed Ackerman & Geremy Kawaller
  44. Vacation Turned ElopementRebecca Foggett & Colin MacLeod
  45. best bets
    Best Bet: Fred HumidifierA slick-looking humidifier for battling seasonal congestion and parched skin.
  46. Loot the MetThe top four zombie-defense tools at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, according to Dirk Breiding, assistant curator of arms and armor.
  47. Conversation Piece: Moz in WaxOver the next two months, Derrick Cruz will produce 600 hand-cast beeswax candles in Morrissey likeness.
  48. buyer’s guide
    Jean-Michel Cazabat Brings His Statement-Making Heels to BleeckerThe French designer launches his first stand-alone boutique tonight.
  49. best bets
    Best Bet: Bare Minerals Ready Eye ShadowCreamy shadows that pop without irritating your eyes.
  50. The Jet-setter’s RegistryGifts for newlyweds getting the heck out of Dodge.
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