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Take Ivy—Radical Fashion with a Japanese Twist

Monday, July 26th, 2010
by Claire McCurdy on Living Around

When I was an English teacher in Nagasaki, Japan in the late 70’s, a trip north to Tokyo was always exciting. Think Blade Runner– Japan

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KaRa New York: Affordable Fashion at South Street Seaport

Friday, June 25th, 2010
by Amanda Woods on Shopping Around

Nestled on Front Street off the main strip of the South Street Seaport, shoppers will find KaRa New York, a trendy clothing and accessories shop

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A Step Back in Time: Spend a Day at South Street Seaport

Sunday, April 25th, 2010
by Sue Wiker on Living Around

With every New Yorker rushing to coin the newest neighborhood, discover the next up-and-coming district, or relocate to the hottest borough, it’s easy to forget

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Woman Around Town: Kati Marton—Her Own Person

Sunday, February 14th, 2010
by Robin Weaver on Woman Around Town

Sitting in the warm, wood-paneled living room of Kati Marton’s apartment overlooking Central Park, it’s hard to imagine the fascinating and, at times, courageous journey

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Woman Around Town: Susan Solomon—Passion for a Cause

Sunday, October 25th, 2009
by Robin Weaver on Woman Around Town

There’s nothing like a personal experience to instill passion and a sense of purpose. Susan Solomon, the CEO of the New York Stem Cell Foundation,

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Is Lady Gaga the new Audrey Hepburn?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
by Veronica Manlow on Living Around

By Veronica Manlow Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy, the Hepburns (both Audrey and Katharine), Princess Grace, Princess Diana. Six women who were fashion icons. Their style

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America’s Best Kept Secret—Summer In Seattle

Sunday, July 12th, 2009
by Auburn Scallon on Living Around

By Auburn Scallon While it may have a reputation as the rainy city, summertime in Seattle is one of America’s best-kept secrets. With a prominent

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Woman Around Town: Paula Hornbostel—Bronze Love Story

Sunday, May 10th, 2009
by Charlene Giannetti on Woman Around Town

By Charlene Giannetti “She was the great love of his life,” said Paula Rand Hornbostel, describing the relationship between the French sculpture Gaston Lachaise and

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