The Best Biker Jackets, Birchbox Beauty Tips, and More!

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Got time to kill before brunch, or before tonight's Breaking Bad finale? Check out the recommended weekend reading list below.

· COS will open its first U.S. location inside a haunted store on Spring Street
· Seven days of beauty tips from Birchbox co-founder Katia Beauchamp
· 25 of the best biker jackets for every budget
· How and why indie boutiques are rivaling the city's major department stores
· Jewelry designer Scosha talks starting a brand from scratch
· Fifteen of the best places to shop for fall boots
· The complete guide to furniture shopping in New York City