Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcnewyork.com/around-town/top-stories en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:20:08 -0500 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:20:08 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Be-There-Yankees-Parade-on-Fri-11-AM-69271932.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:56:17 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/yankees-parade-9.jpg
The Canyon of Heroes thundered. Jay-Z rocked City Hall. All is well in New York as the city celebrates No. 27.

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John Legend went a gala, Gabourey Sidibe and Kyra Sedgwick attended a screening and Geraldo went to a party for dogs last night in New York.

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Wynton Marsalis, one of the most acclaimed jazz musicians of his generation, received the French insignia of chevalier of the Legion of Honor Friday night in New York.

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Always taking style to the next level, socialite Tinsley Mortimer took the alarming trend of frothy, flowery embellishments and added some extra tiers. The result, alas, is more cake than fashion.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/the-thread/In-Stores-Soon-Nicholas-Kirkwoods-Rodarte-Boots-69391907.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:00 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/rodarte-kirkwood-boots-thum.jpg
Fans of the bandage-like thigh-high boots in Rodarte's fall collection will soon be able to own their very own pairs of the intimidating footwear: The boots are set to hit Opening Ceremony this fall.

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Plus the Mary Onettes, and who wants 3000 clown noses?

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/the-thread/First-Look-Comme-des-Garcons-x-The-Beatles-69389692.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/commes-des-garcons-beatles.jpg
Rei Kawakubo's much-anticipated designs for Comme des Garcons' collaboration with The Beatles includes a somewhat underwhelming bag mixing the designer's signature polka dots with the Apple Corps Ltd. logo.

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On Friday, check out dirty deeds on display in a store window on 8th Avenue. Retro!

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In addition to the massive sales assembled at Lucky Shops, don't miss 80 percent off La Perla lingerie, great footwear at J. Crew, a Hugo Boss sale, and more.

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Go inside the city's biggest events, coolest premieres and hottest events

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Bklyn Larder is so sure you’ll want them to cater your Turkey Day, they’re serving you a free preview this weekend

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/around-town/food-drink/Wine-Snob-Meet-Twitter-Now-Spit-and-Twit--69374472.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:48:21 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*80/92809651.jpg
Brevity may be the soul of wit, but it's something of a foreign concept to wine aficionados -- who have been known to generate volumes on a single grape. Wine snob, meet Twitter.

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We got a sneak peek of the goods at Lucky Shops -- a massive two-day sale running Friday and Saturday downtown -- at last night's VIP shopping party. Our advice to today's shoppers: make a bee-line for Rachel...

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Lucky Shops -- a two-day sale running Friday and Saturday -- kicks off with an exclusive shopping event featuring celebrities, designers, and amazing deals.

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In a boon to those who can't always make their way to its leafy West Village outpost, well-edited boutique Castor & Pollux -- long on many a fashion editor's hit list -- just launched a fully shoppable (and...

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Last call for alcohol at Death & Co., the speakeasy-like bar in the East Village, is now at 2 a.m. instead of midnight. The once embattled venue finally secured its liquor license.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/around-town/fashion/NATL-Style-logue-Justin-Timberlake-68872192.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:05:00 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/justinsubA.jpg
Today Justin Timberlake's a stylish star, but he can't outrun his boy band roots forever.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/the-thread/THREAD-Victorias-Secret-Reveals-Newest-Angel-Finalists-69298987.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:14:35 -0500 revealed the top ten finalists in their national model search for the next Angel, including Katelyn Fortes, Kylie Busutti and Raven Erwin. Starting Nov. 9, the public can vote for their favorite model to win and get to walk the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.]]> http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/110509+Victorias+Secret+Finalists+Katelyn+Fortes+Kylie+Bisutti+Raven+Erwin.jpg
Victoria's Secret reveals the top ten finalists in its search for the next Angel. These beauties will compete for a chance to walk in the over-the-top Victoria's Secret runway show, airing December 1.

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Plus a chance to interview the Beatles on stage (kinda) and the Cook. Eat. Drink. Live. show

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/the-thread/Boutique-Beat-A-Piece-Apart-at-Mick-Margo-Deals-at-Eponymy-69310517.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:15:00 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/piece-apart-mick-margo.jpg
Our weekly roundup of what's on the racks right now at some of our favorite spots.

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Considering how many of their velour jumpsuits we encounter while traveling, Juicy Couture's decision to open four airport stores next month, with the second location slated for the British Airways Terminal at...

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/around-town/events/Come-and-Play-Sesame-Street-Turning-40-69285292.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:18:21 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/big-bird-torture.jpg
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to a major cultural milestone?

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You make the call on runway fashions from around the world. Decide what's cutting edge and what just fell over the edge...

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Red carpet eccentric Lady Gaga has posed for an over-the-top series of photos saluting famous white cat Hello Kitty, who's celebrating a 35th birthday this year.

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If you were a fan of the 90's Native Tongue ensemble, A Tribe Called Quest, you've probably wondered what happened to the frontman, Q-Tip. Cat found out just what he's been doing...and more...on the...

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This morning, we lived every straight male's fantasy: Being in an apartment with 10 Victoria's Secret hopefuls. And yes, America, they eat too much Mexican food just like the rest of us.

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Modern furniture purveyor Blue Dot has a novel way of giving its chairs away.

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Giving a literal, and beautiful new spin on the term "book bag", Olympia Le-Tan's line of reproduced first-edition book covers re-purposed into clutches has our bookworm chic little hearts soaring.

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In April, "Save Fashion" brought a slew of incredible indie designers to an unlikely venue -- Port Authority -- for a weeks-long pop-up sample sale. Next week, the massive sale returns, this time for one week...

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From fine literature to fine jewelry, apparently some people were not watching the Yankee game last night...

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The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are playing a secret show for the launch of Motorola's Droid phone this Friday.

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These stars showed up at different events (or sometimes the same) sporting the same duds as other celebrities. Check out where and when, and decide who you think wore it better!

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Tonight, Lord & Taylor will host the Love at First Sight soiree to showcase the work of the Parsons finalists in their exclusive party dress design competition. Celeb judges Nigel Barker and Kay Unger pick the...

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/the-thread/Victorias-Secret-Names-Five-New-Angels-69171442.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:59 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/chanel+iman.jpg
Rising star Chanel Iman and four other sexy models will join the ranks of the Victoria's Secret Angels for the label's massive fashion show taping on November 19. New mom Heidi Klum won't walk, but will be...

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Plus a Guy Fawkes Night bash and Julia Child’s editor Judith Jones on her cookbook

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/around-town/events/Last-Night-in-NY-The-Cast-of-Glee-Hit-the-Scene-69088792.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:16:03 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/glee+cast.jpg
The cast of "Glee" signed autographs, Mischa Barton hung out with Mr. Chow and Jugh Jackman attended a DVD launch last night in New York.

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… at Cold Water, an exhibit of art by actors, musicians and other performers

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/around-town/events/Hot-Ticket-Lily-Tomlin-Plays-the-LES-69129992.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:16:07 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/lilytom11.jpg
Don’t miss Ernestine herself at the grand (re)opening of downtown art hub Dixon Place

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Lucky Shops, a two-day shopping event that brings dozens of designer labels under one roof at sample sale prices, officially opens with a celebrity-studded VIP shopping party.

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This whiplash-inducing, limited-edition bootie is only available at one place in the whole country -- downtown gem of a boutique, Gargyle, and it just became available on pre-sale.

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Chances are, you've begrudgingly had to buy yet another dress for yet another wedding and/or coveted a designer piece you couldn't afford. Well, the new site launching next week, Rent the Runway, reconciles...

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Rosie O'Donnell took to the airways on Monday night to complain about her former apparel love, Eileen Fisher, who apparently poo-poo'ed Rosie's gushing over the brand's emphasis on plus-size clothing.

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