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Images by KirillWasHere

It's been awhile since we've done our last Kirill-inspired street style post - so there was a lot of scandalous new material to sift through and pull trends.

It never takes long to determine la mode de la minute: New York falls fast for trends and then rejects them even faster. And at this very second, the kids want stripes.

Now, I know that a "stripe trend" wouldn't be all that earth-shattering. Jason Wu, Isabel Marant, IVANAHelsinki, and Kimberly Ovitz were all parallel to this trend back in September -- but now that the typically-daytime look has descended into nightlife, you know these freewheeling fashionistas mean business.

Post by Amanda LaMela

On the seventh day of Fashion Week, we headed over to Lincoln Center to celebrate 40 years of Allegri with a cocktail party, display, and model presentation. Under an artful arrangement of umbrellas, Allegri injected their Italian heritage into a memorable event for guests and industry insiders. Check out the video recap they sent us below:

Brunching is a lifestyle choice, a necessary weekend institution that provides vital post-party nourishment and recollection. Each Sunday (and sometimes Saturday,) New Yorkers flock to their favorite eateries for a social outing full of bottomless mimosas and warm comfort food.

Let’s not ignore the obvious: Waking up on Sunday is not always the painless, graceful task we make it out to be. Luckily, we are willing to divulge some of our helpful tips to brunching fabulously.

“I usually go for a dress because it’s only one decision,” Madisen explained this past Sunday. “And typically, there’s one laying on my floor, so I’m multi-tasking… getting dressed and cleaning up.” This weekend, she traipsed into LEVANTeast on Rivington wearing a dress by Sans Souci, a feather earring by BOX 185’s Sarah Keiser, and a slouchy hat to “cover up last night’s hair.”

Nick, arriving fashionably late as usual, donned his new porkpie hat (a’la Hermes Spring Summer 2011.) While our color palette was muted and neutral, the Sunday morning banter was not. Needless to say, Nick found the bottom of his bottomless mimosa… all in order to get his daily intake of Vitamin C, of course. Luckily, his ensemble provided the streamlined and minimalistic style that our attitudes had lacked.

In step with Madisen’s Brunch-Dress Theory, I wore an animal-print dress by Lois Eastlund. Combined with a black knit vest and multi-key necklace by Mint Julep, I was ready to take on an entire Sunday afternoon of brunching in the LES.

But don’t be fooled – Brunching isn’t all about effortless dressing and even more effortless daydrinking. A lot of thought goes into choosing our locations too. First, it has to be local – easy to get to by subway, but even easier to grab a taxi home. Second, the acoustics and crowd need to be right – quiet enough to hear what your friends are saying, and more importantly, loud enough so no one else can.

Last weekend, LEVANTeast (THOR) filled all of the aforementioned requirements. No one batted a lash at our brunch-time photography, as Rachel captured some of the most animated facial expressions witnessed east of Allen Street.

Finally, no Sunday is complete without some post-Brunch shopping. Before heading to our own corners of town, Rachel and the three DL monkeys bought a slew of goodies from Lois Eastlund, BOX 185, and Attitude by Jeanne.

Photography © Copyright 2010 Rachel A. Cuyler 2010 All rights reserved

Photos by Amanda LaMela

"Happy Birthday, Lois!"

Over booze and treats, Lois fans celebrated two years of versatile, mod looks on Ludlow. With wine courtesy of Local Boutique and culinary indulgences by Tremper Hill Catering, the LES anniversary party lasted from 5-10pm last night. Guests received discounts and gift bags with purchase -- which was all the more reason to score a new look.

And the gift that keeps on giving? After a long work week, there is NO SHAME in re-curling your hair while guzzling champagne out of a coffee mug... if it says Lois Eastlund on it.

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What does District L love more than a party? A FASHION party!

On November 11, join us at Lois Eastlund's boutique on 153 Ludlow Street to celebrate her second anniversary! The party starts at 5pm, and be sure to wear your favorite mod creation, because an extra discount goes to customers who arrive in Lois Eastlund originals.

You'll find us there, drink in one hand and camera in the other, swiping until our Visa cards are warm. We know you'll do the same!

EFFEN Vodka is the Official Vodka of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. With plans to throw an EFFEN Cocktail Party during the week-long runway event, EFFEN Vodka will introduce their signature EFFEN concoctions. Lincoln Center is about to get EFFEN crazy.

Just so you know, EFFEN means "smooth" in Dutch... Right, who was the smart-ass who used GoogleTranslator for that one?