tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35875942012-01-10T08:05:10.660-08:00free champagne and other curses of downtown living.noanoreply@blogger.comBlogger5891100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-54110712476540668912011-03-01T09:14:00.001-08:002011-03-01T09:15:24.605-08:00

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Feeling the "wanting these" feeling quite strongly on these lookers. And while beyond what I would ever spend for gloves (second to sunglasses on a "likely to lose it" scale) it's really a buy-one-get-one-free situation... which is close to wholesale pricing, in a way. So it's almost like not even paying retail.No? Fun to stare at anyway.

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When visiting Malibu, it's always a good idea to have the high ground on any $300M+ yachts in the area. We kept an eye on this bad boy from our terrace high in the 'bu, but it slipped off sometime during the night. By morning, it had left nothing but a YouTube legacy as it cut up the coast. Wonder if they saw us spying on them?

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-27678231819395243362010-08-26T12:30:00.000-07:002010-08-26T12:32:00.069-07:00

Take a long drive with meOn California OneOn California OneAnd the road a-winding goesFrom golden gate to roaring cliff-sideAnd the light is softly lowAs our hearts become sweetly untiedBeneath the sun of California One-Youth and Beauty Brigade, The DecemberistsThe open road screams with potential! Adventure! Oh, and wine. Instead of the usual suspects (Napa can be dreadfully hot in August, my

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-29351230021110204242010-08-26T05:35:00.000-07:002010-08-26T12:24:21.326-07:00

Oh, hello there! Been quite a while.There's quite a lot going on in these parts, and summer is flying by faster than you can lick a melting ice cream cone.Coming up, lots to share about the perils of convertibles (scalp burn? not glam), road trip advice, where to sleep in Capri, and what color to pop on your kisser.xo,SoC[image via Kate Spade]

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10 rows back.Behind home plate.A sunny day, but we're cool in the shade.Does it get any better than this?Why yes!We saw the Red Sox lose.To the Orioles.Let's do it again soon, Boston. XOXO.

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The shaved head look can definitely be a sexy one (why, hello, shaved-headed David Beckham). Like anything else, it's all about rocking it with confidence (six pack abs never hurt anyone, either).My cousin David (who has impeccable taste, naturally) has just launched a line of products created exclusively for bold, head-shaving men. It's called BALDSTYLE, which kind of describes David (bald, with

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-45520595928507134882010-06-22T18:03:00.000-07:002010-06-22T18:57:53.001-07:00

James Murphy of LCD SoundsystemNot sure why NPR chose to play a "Drunk Girls" sample first (or at all really). Nevertheless, you should still listen to the optimistic curmudgeon here.Also, their Bonnarro set is up for your listening pleasure.

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-7413167259490799672010-06-22T13:00:00.000-07:002010-06-22T13:02:34.256-07:00

Spanish-born, Berlin-based artist. Me gusta.

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This is pretty cool: my cousins Jeremy (the rockstar, you might remember) and Isaac are biking cross-country to celebrate their graduations (NYU and Chicago Latin, respectively). Their dad is a veteran biker and will be leading this mini-peloton on a journey from Seattle to New York, where we'll all gather to celebrate a very special someone's 80th birthday. They are tumblring the whole

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-80169933112064483762010-06-21T07:55:00.001-07:002010-06-21T08:00:42.558-07:00

The New Yorker byline "Michael Peed" is always a fun one, in that 3-year-old humor way. Especially on the Tables for Two column, about food and drink establishments. I personally prefer Andrea's reviews, but who really cares - these couple of foodie cuties have bitten the artisanally crafted dust, so to speak. Mazel tov!

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William is from Brooklyn. He shows an amazing aptitude for well-manicured facial hair. Is it nature or nurture? We may never know, but he is a handsome devil and belongs to one of my favorite ladies.

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No Indio for me this year, but on Monday night we got a bit of a consolation prize as LCD Soundsystem played a somewhat secret show at Webster Hall. They open for Jay-Z in Indio tomorrow, so it was almost like being there. Actually, it was nothing like being there but it would have to do; Flights to Palm Springs leaving tomorrow are stratospheric (don't think for a second I didn't check), there's

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-80470631326825090982010-04-10T08:13:00.000-07:002010-04-10T08:19:40.157-07:00

This blow-up swan would set the Third Annual BridgeCampton Tent Party on fire. Get yours here, for the totally reasonable price of $34.99.(EricaMcgregor is the stylist, but I've lost the link to her site. Great stuff.)

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Are you waiting anxiously for the new Black Keys album? Of course you are.Well here's a little taste, including a (bonus!) dancing dinosaur puppet. He's quite charming, this Frank the Funkasaurus Rex creature. Enjoy. And try not to tap a hole in the floor. Oh! And here's hoping Frank makes an appearance at the Summerstage concert on July 27 (tickets, check).

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One for the record books, my rosebuds.Equity markets: ClosedSun: ShiningToes: ExposedSky: BluestBeer: BittePretzels: 2 tickets? Really?Gansevoort St.After dropping the boy at the barber (FSC, natch) why not take a stroll?En route to Rescue Beauty Lounge. Opens at 11am on Fridays.Rescue Beauty LoungeGet the tootsies into shape and sip some ginger tea while you're at it.Standard Hotel Biergarten "

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Fortunately (or unfortunately?) there is a little shop called Myers of Keswick in between home and the Apple Store + Chelsea Market + Jeffrey circuit. They stock the elusive european Smartie, a candy that is insulted when you Americans confuse it with those pastel sugar pills in a cellophane roll. Feh! These, my sweets, are subtly lemony and have the proper ratio of candy coating to chocolate.

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Just practicing my espresso-chugging skills so I can hang in Roma.Looks pretty bene, right? Almost can't believe I made it myself.

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Don't mind if I do.

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Luigi and Jen, within two posts of each other.

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Yes, New York Fashion Week is long gone. Stomping stilettos have moved on to London and Milan and beyond, but I had to give proper credit where it is due. My dear friend Erica of 360 Beauty did some beautiful makeup at Marchesa, and the shoes were bowtiful 'boutins. From faces to laces, a very good look.

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Defendant: Drop-crotch pants, sizes 0-3xAliases: "Saggy Bottoms," "Harem Pants" (so called to lend an exotic air to an otherwise scary silhouette)Background:Most kids already have the saggy-butt thing going on. They don't need any help. Adults? They should know better.Recommended Action:Immediate discontinuation

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Dear Snow,Please melt already. There are mind-blowing shoes to be worn this weekend. I see you're giving it a good try, but there are still countless impassable corners between me and my long weekend. I'd like to be able to resume my normal below-the-ankle activities. Thanks.XX,Stilettos

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I have no accent, two passports, three citizenships, can read upside down, speak faux-French fluently, and can detect when European tourists are renting the apartment next door. Plus, I once saw this Efraim Halevy gentleman over breakfast. Now I'm reading By Way of Deception (hello, shiny kindle!), a Mossad tell-all which mentions that same Mr. Halevy. It also mentions a scary knife called a

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What's better than the Balmain 5-buckle boot? The Balmain 5-buckle boot for 25% of the retail price. It's also nice when the box is waiting for you after returning from a super relaxing long weekend in Miami. A nice punctuation mark for returning to colder climes; a consolation prize, if you will. Thank you, Naomi at Satine.Best to wear while listening to this.

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How could God hate on Lady Gaga? Sure, she's not a traditional "Lady" but given the crazy things that go on in this world, I think God enjoys a Gaga interlude as much as the rest of us.These people are nuts. I miss the old days where religious zealots were happy just crusading, conquering nations and spreading faith by force.

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Sixth Avenue near Prince St., NYC

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xx,Stilettos

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A girl can't even have a Mexicoma anymore without thinking about Carrie. Just peeped the trailer for the sequel to the follow-up movie to that fateful series, and wouldn't you know, the girls are off to Morocco! This, my dears, is the very recognizable architecture of the Marrakesh airport:I never saw any full headscarf regalia, or turbans, when I was there in May but hey - it gets that whole "

noanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-40432962816538283512009-12-22T14:34:00.000-08:002009-12-22T14:35:00.448-08:00

...this weekend was all about Flippers on Coral. Or, more accurately: Flippers Trying Not to Disturb Coral, Some Times More Successfully Than Others. The neon + neoprene is spot on, though, am I right?

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I'll see you tonight.xx,Stilettos

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While flipping through "The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style" (full discloser, the book was a gift sent by the magazine) this evening, I saw a familiar face staring back at me from page 159. It's none other than Alexa Levitt, my Big-Big Sister in my sorority (Yes, sorority. I was also a cheerleader, let's all get over it). No surprise she's featured-- she always managed to look effortlessly

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It leaves little bits of shimmer all over the apartment. We do not own a vacuum cleaner, so I am still reminded of Saturday night, and it's already Tuesday. Glamour, why must you be so cruel and fleeting?

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Appropriate story on today's Soundcheck, as the Pixies will be playing Doolittle, start to finish, at Hammerstein Ballroom tonight.

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Rosebuds, you haven't lived until you've felt the 100 denier EC's. Not expensive, thick and super soft, they are the perfect everyday legwear (especially if, like me, the only pants you wear are jeans).Slowly trickling in via multiple Royal Mail shipments from MyTights.com:Jonathan Aston Rose Glass Lace Opaque TightsJonathan Aston Opaque Net TightsAristoc Slouchy Rib Footless With WoolAristoc

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The beautiful and talented Mrs. Andrea Jones is featured in Experience Life Magazine's December issue, looking all buffed and bronzed as usual (not to mention very official with the fancy clipboard). Andrea's energy is contagious and she has a phenomenal attitude, just two reasons why I would like to kiss her right this second, but unfortunately she lives in Minnesota now, so that's not really

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Cheerleaders are going as Karen O, and Karen O is going as a cheerleader.

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What has the world come to? Now that Candy has some free time, maybe she'll take me up on my offer to join book club?

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Them Crooked VulturesRoseland Ballroom, 10/15/09The blur in the back is Dave Grohl. The man is a machine. This shot does not include the point in the evening when Jean Paul Jones (yes, the one from Led Zeppelin) donned a massive key-tar not unlike one from my Jem and the Holograms halloween costume c. 2000. Also, point of fact: there were about 7 women in attendance.

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One must know ones strengths. Until now, orchid-growing was not one of mine. But, it seems we may have turned a corner. And so, it is with great pleasure that I present to the internet this fine specimen, which has been under my care for about a week and not only remained alive, but has sprouted a new flower! Hold your applause, let's see how long this lasts.

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Hercules & Love AffairHeloise & the Savoir Faire

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Image via WikipediaCoco was a fiesty chickadee in her day: Riding horses like a man, dressing like a man, dropping necklines, wearing jersey and losing the corset. A truly modern gal, she would have totally read Jezebel, voted for Hillary and definitely would not have been caught dead on the Sex and The City tourbus. Instead, she became the most iconic fashion designer of modern history, and

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Looks kind of like Pee Wee Herman's brother from another mother, no? Don't know about you, but if I saw this dude on the playground I'd round up the kiddies and get the heck out.

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Hands down. That's really all I have to say on the matter.

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The new Louboutin store on Robertson gives me a lot more to ponder than whether to pick patent or leather for the Simple 85s (leather, methinks). The store was designed by Eric Clough, an architect known for embedding riddles in his designs (see this crazy Manhattan project with a family that literally lived in a riddle, and somehow remained sane). He's designing Loub stores all over the world (

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-66790002671367124152009-10-09T06:04:00.000-07:002009-10-09T06:06:34.566-07:00

OMG we are so MTB.

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My legwear and hosiery obsession is not unhealthy. It is a natural extension of my footwear fixation: Foot goes in tights, tights go in shoe. Until now it was usually satisfied with a trip north of the border to Montreal. Each August, I visit my mother's homeland to see family and friends, sample the latest french cooking, buy a hat or two, and shop for hosiery. Two brands that are readily

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-60892632345653776752009-10-06T15:09:00.000-07:002009-10-06T15:14:47.093-07:00

True, it is a Hope-I'll-Be-On-A-Beach point on the calendar, but this may be reason to come home early. The 2006 show was nothing short of awesome, so it would definitely be worth massaging the travel plans to be at Webster Hall 12/27 or 12/28 or 12/29. Or perhaps all three?

noanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-77249521142269355452009-10-05T11:20:00.000-07:002009-10-05T11:25:44.840-07:00

Now you can! The company has inked a deal with Inter Parfums SA to license the brand for fragrances over the next 12 years. Can we expect leather top notes? Base notes of crisp dollar bills? I await with bated breath.

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Most New Yorkers and Atlantans are on a first name basis with Jeffrey, that well-edited trove of a shop where southern hospitality is served up alongside a superlative selection of shoes, accessories, makeup and clothes. When Nordstrom acquired a majority stake in Jeffrey back in 2005, it was smart enough not to lose the intellectual capital and tremendous editing ability of Jeffrey Kalinsky

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On this weekend's SNL, Lady Gaga reminded everyone she can actually: 1) sing 2) play the piano 3) sing and play the piano at the same time, and 4) outdo herself even at this stage, when we think we've seen it all in the wardrobe department. Following up on a gyroscopic headpiece she wore on Ellen in May, Gaga donned a full-size gyroscope which only minorly got in the way of her piano-playing.

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I thought this was a kids movie? I love a footed pj as much as the next girl, but am I the only one feeling saturated with this one? Just how much WTWTA merch can the market absorb? A choronology:1. Karen O (Spike's ex gf) does a ditty for the soundtrackThis is awesome. See my previously documented love for KO & Christian Joy. His stage costumes are incredible on this beer-spitting icon, and he's

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-9231499380754061962009-09-27T14:28:00.001-07:002009-09-27T14:32:14.387-07:00

Night at the Museum (21+ version)

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The show was incredible, the seats were third row, and I narrowly escaped being crushed by the giant eyeball (not a bad way to go) . Personally, I love the electronic bent of the new album.Now I officially begin work on my Karen O Halloween costume. Glove, hat, cape - those are a given (see here for inspiration). But I need to practice those microphone-eating tricks, and definitely improve my

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Thain tells a room full of Wharton kids (each of whom no doubt visited IKEA in the past month for B-school apartment furnishings) that he should have equipped his Merrill office with scan design. IKEA spokeswoman doesn't miss a beat, invites Thain to enjoy meatballs at nearest IKEA. I would very much enjoy a photo op of a meatball-eating Thain.Thain Says He Should Have Furnished Merrill at Ikea [

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Good morning, fine West Villagers! If we taketh away your Mama Buddha, we replaceth it with not just a normal HSBC, oh no! An HSBC PREMIERE! (ooooh! ahhhh!)Not sure what this means exactly, but here's hoping they at least give out free lollipops.

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1. Is that Erin Featherston? Looks like her. If so, she's carrying her own bag (the heart shaped tote thing). Discuss.2. Oooh the director is here! Hi!3. NO ONE is eating popcorn. What is wrong with these people?4. Front row of this movie = Direct inverse correlation to front row of a fashion show.5. Wearing jumpsuit to a movie = Amateur move (Jumpsuit to any place you might have to use a public

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As of this weekend, Alfama has been mummified and buried in a layer of kraft paper, and the epitaph promises it will rise again. Now, in addition to the fratty drunkards from White Horse and the crazy lady feeding the pigeons at 6 a.m., I have to be nervous about Alfama zombies roaming Hudson St. And the empty-storefront-to-occupied-storefront ratio on my block is now 1:1.

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When the shop comes to you, naturally. I was at the beach this weekend and bummed to miss this, but we hosted a little party in the garden on Friday night featuring 60% off Shumaq. You probably know their most popular style, the Sophia- it's frilly and has just a hint of some 70's western prairie ruffles. The girls set up an adorable clothesline and made sure guests got a sugar high with every

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-36898094242483418342009-07-27T17:41:00.000-07:002009-07-27T17:49:18.955-07:00

I love a sale, and I love a quiz. Sorry only two questions, there was a soggy tent I had to return to EMS across the street.1. This is a picture of a:a) clown closetb) sale shoe rack2. Who bought the long floral Kate Moss dress taking up more than half of this rack?Answers:1. A2. No one. That's why they're all on sale. This is known as a "bad buy." Doubt Kate's workin' on commission though, so no

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-65861124585932872622009-07-23T07:59:00.001-07:002009-07-23T07:59:44.763-07:00

Thought I'd give HSBC a taste of their own medicine.

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Calypso is everywhere recently - not exactly a boom time for a brand with the subtitle "St. Barth" but c'est la vie. They did a little fashion show at Soho House last week, for their Skinny Dip Wednesday. The styling was a bit uninspired (ie straight off the rack) but it was more an excuse to drop 30% off cards than anything else.Anyhoo, they'll be chilling at Surf Lodge on Saturday. Don't think

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Shoe browsing gone mobile from Net-APP. Thankfully, there's an option to "Add to Wishlist" instead of straight up "Buy," but that may not prove satisfying for much longer.

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Thanks a lot, net-a-porter. You've gone mobile. Now it's going to be hard NOT to buy from you. And true to form, it looks like their great online experience has been fully translated to the handheld. Install at your own risk.

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This article talks about how passenger planes have been grounded to reduce inventory, and keep fares up. As a frequent flyer, I can totally relate to the story; I haven't seen an empty seat anywhere recently. Except for that guy who had a panic attack on the way back from Madrid, and had to spend the trip lying down in the galley. But that was a very, very strange case.But what really struck me

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...but ONLY because 2:25 into this clip, he is in close proximity to an empty bottle of Schramsberg Brut Rose in his Vegas hotel room. Nevermind that it's being held by a creepy mannequin. I am awed and have a new found respect for MJ.[thanks for the heads up @drizzz]

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Not that I'd recommend negotiating the subway in heels (that's why taxis were invented, my rosebuds) but if you were so inclined, this would be the ultimate tool. Exit Strategy NYC, an application for your iPhone or BlackBerry (or iPhone AND Blackberry, you double-fister you), will tell you exactly which car to ride in to minimize walking time at your destination. This is an art I learned at a

noanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-20310860250275397702009-07-07T09:51:00.000-07:002009-07-07T09:57:48.497-07:00

WaterbarHotel VitaleAmericano @ Hotel VitaleEl Dorado - SonomaEl Dorado Kitchen - SonomaBasque Boulangerie - SonomaLisa Kristine Gallery - SonomaOpus One [before 4pm, natch] - OakvilleGreystone [CIA] - St. HelenaStinson BeachMuir BeachMacarons at MietteBeautiful Lattes at Blue BottleLuLuSee also San Francisco Superlatives [2007]

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It's sunny at the Ascot! And they've provided this handy dandy dress code chart. Other major events should take a cue and provide similar guidelines (your move, Coachella).

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The acquisition of a lovely swimsuit, like all privileges, comes with its share of responsibilities. Especially when said swimwear is from Eres's lovely Soho boutique, chosen on a sunny Sunday in June, and celebrated with a Ciao Bella gelato afterward. So, here's how to care for it: Always rinse after wearingNo exceptions.Do not dry in the sunInstead, roll it flat in a towel to protect from

noanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587594.post-75804111967754918352009-06-10T06:27:00.000-07:002009-06-10T06:47:44.914-07:00

The medina is a nutty place. Mopeds, bikes, donkeys, cats, kids, puddles of who knows what... It's full throttle sensory overload, and it's amazing. Equally amazing is that precisely the opposite sensations await you the moment you step inside the carved doors of riad Noir D'ivoire. Inside, it's sublimely quiet, beautifully decorated, and awash in flattering lighting. Three suites around the new

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The High Line is now open for your west-side walking pleasure. Last night Maury Rubin himself was manning the City Bakery bike, stocked with $2 and $3 cookies (which definitely enhance the strolling experience) but also begs the question: What other retail outlets will pop up here? We're already getting a Target takeover of the park on July 12. What else is in store?

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It's a mere hour's drive from the medina, but you may as well be on another planet. The Marrakeshi Desert is rocky, hilly, and all yours (when you book, you book the entire property). Arrive, and your (delicious) lunch is waiting under a berber tent. They produce their own olive oil from the olive trees, and it's damn good. Walk it off with a two hour hike along the wadi. Or play desert golf. Or

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Nothing quite says "Bikini Season!" like 25 pounds of butter in the form of a three layer, nine inch yellow cake with vanilla buttercream. Above, we have this year's Happy Summer cake, fresh off the redeye from Hawaii. (Actually, she's courtesy of Billy's Bakery. Magnolia is for suckers.)Begin Magnolia rant:Speaking of Magnolia - don't go. They used to be open for breakfast, now they are

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There's a man in a long white robe guarding the entrance of a long dark passage. The sign above confirms it: Dar Marjana.Sure, the most dreaded descriptor applies: touristy. Fortunately, many other adjectives trump it: magical, transporting, warm, personalized, attentive, authentic. The white-robed man leads you down the lantern-lit passage, and you are seated on pillows in the courtyard under

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Trouble with a kaftan is, sometimes it looks like you ate a few too many tajines.Enter the Jersey kaftan from Kasbek, the love child of Slinky and Traditional. The tiny shop houses a multitude of other styles, from reworked vintage to embroidered to hand-dyed. And the very cool Aussie owners, Cassie and Rebecca (get it? Kas-Bek), are very happy to dress you up.Kasbek definitely belongs on the

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Another day, another horse race...another excuse to wear the giant horse buckle. Thank you Mine that Bird for the Win. Please note official Derby '09 cups in use, they always play by the rules, these Southerners.

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...you can at least wear a massive gold horse-head belt buckle. Happy Fauxfield!

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The name is a bit forced, but I love this idea (Coachella girl, please see #3). You can buy me the book here, jacket description follows:About the book:Yuppies, Yippies, Jet Setters, Bright Young Things, Generation X, Generation Y . . . and now the Gypset. Fusing the ease and carefree lifestyle of a gypsy with the sophistication of the jet set, the Gypsetters are artists, surfers, designers, and

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Last night we went with the J. Schram Rose, pretty darn good. Then again, any sparkling rosé would have done the trick. We had it with beets and brussels sprouts, though, so winter is still hanging on. But its days are numbered.

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Sorry to be a hater, but who let this girl into Indio? Isn't there a police barricade for the sole purpose of eliminating Tory Burch logos from the polo grounds? I believe if you have one or more Tory Burch logos on your person, you should be denied admission pretty much everywhere - indie music festivals especially. I would die. But hey, props to this girl for being herself! For the rest of you,

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We'll find out for sure on Saturday, but things are looking pretty good so far. Sure, it's not the real thing. But a Captain + Ginger tastes the same no matter where you drink it.Previously: Signs You May Be Too Old for Foxfield

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Not a bad day for a ball game. Excellent women's bathroom situation, though the brooms look like they came from the old stadium (old and nasty). Too cold to hit up Carvel for ice cream in the souvenir helmet, though. With all that new stuff, crackerjacks were the best choice. Some things never change.

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Strolling along around lower Fifth Ave, you might come across a red tutu dangling from a fire escape. It's not a ballerina's laundry out to dry. It's a sign. Follow it, and you'll uncover a jewel box full of vintage, and one gem of a lady.

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"I'm Robin Leach. I'm screaming and I don't know why." -Dana CarveyThe must-packs, part I:1. Point It2. Headphone splitter3. City-appropriate fiction (Hideous Kinky in this case)4. City-appropriate non-fiction (The Mellah of Marrakesh: Jewish And Muslim Space in Morocco's Red City)5. Anything but Fodors/Rough/Lonely: Wallpaper, DK top 10, DK Eyewitness, Hedonist's

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1. Ebay, Ebay, EbayExhibit A, this blinged-out little 80s number (I won! I won!) that will be magnificent with some skinnies and maybe these (Rule: Buying $47 sequin jacket justifies $600 shoes. It's called Dollar Cost Averaging, learn it and love it).2. Christopher Ross SubstitutesHis stuff is phenomenal, but let's be frank. Can't really cinch the deal on a belt buckle that costs more than the

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Little Miss Leighton is coming atcha. Her first word just might be "bananas." Further proof that one's sunglasses can never be too big.

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Ok, the Kaftan Obsession Threat Level is moving from ORANGE to RED. Forget that $15,000 version. If you see something, say something.I have been salivating non-stop since I first read about Maison du Kaftan about 16 hours ago. Buying the Indian one in Chennai was definitely in my Top 5 Greatest Moments in Global Purchases (actual caftan pictured here, with Sugar Hill Gang).So look at this, and

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These guys never fail to deliver a sweat-out-the-bad-stuff dance party, along with hand gestures that any self-respecting dictator would envy. The floor was bouncing. It would have been scary if it weren't so awesome.

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They played The Final Countdown. It ruled.

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Budget$$$$$ My Bonus is taxed at 90% and All I Can Afford is This Tent$$$$ My Other Camel is a Lamborghini$$$ My Disposable Income is Greater Than Your Disposable IncomeAmanjena $$$$$Just your average $3,000/night hotel room in a third world countryKasbah Tamadot – Sir Richard Branson’s Moroccon Retreat $$$$$430 Euro/night including breakfast, 60 Euro meal supplementKasbah

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Avez-vous mourir?[via Jak & Jil]

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Forget what I just said about the whole experiences > posessions thing.That was before I encountered this: The Couch Dress.It's so ugly I hesitated to put a picture here, but so amazing that I couldnt help myself. Be afraid, Snuggie. Be very afraid.[Chimney-sweep style heel clicks to ITSOLIM for the original link to this monstrosity.]

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I'm a big fan of combining the two (travel to India and buy bracelets for example). But if I had to pick, it'd be experience all the way [via Psylog]Experiences also beat possessions because they seem to: Improve with time as we forget about all the boring moments and just recall the highlights.Take on symbolic meanings, whereas those shoes are still just shoes. Be very resistant to unfavourable

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What will tomorrow bring? I'm ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ, so here's hoping.

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