JUNIE CHANG

Macaron is a kind of French mini pastry made of egg whites, not to confuse with macaroon. Believe it or not though, finding a perfect macaron can be a daunting task in Manhattan: Macaron Cafe too sloppy, and Madeleine Patisserie too pricey. I actually found my favorite at a Korean bakery Koryodang-- they even make matcha flavor! Koryodang 31 West 32nd Street 212.967.9661 Madeleine Patisserie 132 West 23rd Street 212.243.2757 La Maison du Chocolat 1018 Madison Avenue 212.744.7117

It is not so easy to wear these numbers and not to look too sultry or clubby. Well, Alexa Chung's favorite Australian label LOVER has it perfectly right: I would go with the high waisted style with opaque tights and romantic blouse as the top. Finish it with a cute short peacoat or neutral color wool cape. Every season I have the tendency to scoop up their entire line...

Inspired by the classic 80s Azzedine Alaia, this is the silhouette that I am currently experimenting--batwing or dolman sleeves loose top with body-con hugging skirt--so refreshing with a restrained sexiness to it.

New York is definitely the heaven for cupcake lovers, I finally found my perfect version across the Hudson: Sweet 343 Garden Street, Hoboken NJ 07030 201.420.0111 More traditional version: Cupcake Cafe 18 West 18th Street 212.465.1530 With healthy ingredients: Babycakes 248 Broome Street 212.677.5047

These body clinching corset belts not only sharpen your outfit, but they also help tremendously to shape your better posture. You can dress it up like Kate Moss, or simply just use it to give your daywear a final touch. I would collect a whole closet-ful of them if my apartment were a little bigger…

Chloe Sevigny is one of those few celebrities who possess not only tastes, but also the ability to improvise. Since her first soldout collaboration with Opening Ceremony, I have been longing for a second desperately-- I am totally in agreement with her 90s "free-styled" sensibility, just a generation thing I guess...

I am recently so obsessed with the Olsen sisters' line The Row (which refers to the Saville Row, London's not so hidden secret for timeless Bespoke tailoring.) The restrained palette of black and white or a few colors and slim well-fitted silhouette say much about my own style; and it looks good on just about everyone. I have been practically wearing The Row as my preferred uniform.

I finally decided to share my top gastronomical secrets: hot fresh fish soup. I used to get it from this little UWS fish monger(with fresh lime and cilantro, absolutely no MSG.) Now living in Williamsburg, I was fortunate enough to find it at another neighborhood restaurant. New Young Fish Market 975 Amstrerdam Ave. (Corner of 108 st.) Le Barricou 533 Grand Street, Brooklyn

I don't need to remind you how cold it gets in a New York winter. This is a look from the A. P. C. winter catalog that I would copy again and again, because it keeps me so warm and I can go anywhere in this fierce weather. I'd also put on these Wulu earrings(Maggie Cheung's favorite) to lighten it up.

Absolutely love this Balmain outfit that Gwyneth Paltrow wore to the Iron Man UK premiere. Perfect to steal the show at the New Year's party--lace LBD, modified tuxedo jacket, with killer platform pumps.