1. best new jean that stores can't stock enough of:

ernest sewn
by paper denim, $180
www.bergdorfgoodman.com


2. best must-have accessory for the fall and winter season:

a mink stole in dark brown or camel
$50 and up on e-bay
www.ebay.com


3. best new york beauty deal:

buy any product sold at any completely bare location (including barneys), and receive a complimentary bikini wax or IPL treatment (for a limited time)
103 fifth avenue
212.366.6060
www.completelybare.com


4.most beautifully packaged facial cleanser:

shu uemura's high-performance balancing cleaning oils
available at the shu uemura boutique
121 greene street
212.253.2576
www.shuuemura.com


5.best clean-up haircut that won't leave you rentless:

brian smith at the
damien west salon
152 west 10th street
at waverly
212.352.2733


6. best thing to do when you're feeling saucy:

buy a couture wig at
helena's collection
120 west 31st street
between fifth and sixth
212.967.9945


7. one of the best reasons to visit brooklyn:

al di la
248 fifth avenue
park slope, brooklyn
718.783.4565
www.aldilatrattoria.com


8. must-see mega statue of catherine the great, at a new, new york hotel:

vikram chatwal's dream hotel
210 west 55th street
at broadway
opens monday, 10/11
866.437.3266
www.dreamny.com



in next issue:
the best of - part three