-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

Aritzia on the corner of Broadway and Spring St.

The holidays are quickly approaching as lights, trees and gifts begin to pop up in stores and homes everywhere. Comfort, Joy and Cheer are common staples of the holiday season, bringing smiles during good times with great people. However, for some, the holidays are a low point and everything opposite of the festive goodness that's supposed to fill the air. This week's windows present both the fun and the forlorn feelings of the season. Where do you fit in?

Surviving Superstorm Sandy--Sans Style?

Rivington Street in the Lower East Side Wednesday morning

Sandy hit NYC by storm this week, stopping traffic lights, downing poles, breaking signs and snapping trees, essentially shutting down the City for days. Sunday's preparations were worth it, as much of lower Manhattan remains without power going into Thursday and possibly the weekend. Sick of sitting at home in the dark, Manhattanites pull on their rain boots and take to the streets to charge up, survey the damage and grab a cup of joe (or at least a breath of fresh air).