Not quite Dior, but distinctive

Columnist Claire Stern checks out the Market NYC and reports back.

By Claire Stern | Jan 26 08:56 pm ET

Neighborhood Watch: Dolce Vita

Walking down Ludlow Street on the Lower East Side after sundown, it can be easy to miss the Dolce Vita boutique (149 Ludlow Street between Rivington and Stanton streets), blending into the hubbub of the exciting Lower East Side. But look closer and Dolce Vita’s window display is unmissable: A tie-dye mini dress, a denim romper with a striped cardigan, a white lace short-sleeve mini dress, and a coral sleeveless dress with ruffle detailing beg for attention. Only after entering the store does one realize that the price is as irresistible as the style—items start at $40.

By Claire Stern | Jan 20 10:32 am ET

Restless Nights: Sometimes deciding to fly is harder than growing the wings

By | Dec 8 09:58 pm ET

'Cecil Beaton': Artful photographer and personality receives star treatment in new exhibit

The flamboyant yet poignant works of renowned photographer and designer Cecil Beaton are celebrated in Museum of the City of New York's exhibit, "Cecil Beaton: The New York Years."

By Christin Zurbach | Dec 1 07:46 pm ET

Rallying the Knickerbockers: How to make a relationship a happy time-share

Friends and a boyfriend or girlfriend are not a given, so don’t expect them always to be around if you don’t pay attention to them.

By Elle Roche | Dec 1 07:42 pm ET

Restless Nights: Following the leader, learning how to learn

Getting close to the stars might be all we need to really show our respects.

By Kemble Walker | Nov 17 08:46 pm ET

Favorite Thanksgivings

Four student share their fondest Thanksgiving memories.

By Selby Byashimova, Olivia Wong, Melissa Haney, Jason Bell, Anatole Ashraf, and Alison Herman | Nov 17 07:55 pm ET

Alum Miriam Rahali sews beads of charity into resort-wear

Columbia alum takes on the world of fashion after stints with teaching and non-profit work.

By Allison Malecha | Nov 16 08:41 pm ET

Rallying the Knickerboxers: No stress, no mess

Avoid relationship drama by talking things out rather than sparking tension.

By Elle Roche | Nov 10 07:57 pm ET

Restless Nights: Dressing up a drunkard doesn’t make her desirable

The costumes were tiring to look at, too much and too obvious. We looked across the room to some pushed-up superhero breasts and laughed.

By Kemble Walker | Nov 3 08:49 pm ET