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    The Handbag Oscars

    March 20, 2008

    Ok, so maybe it isn't the Oscars but more of the Independent Spirit Awards for handbag designers but there is this amazing competition called the Independent Handbag Designer Awards where people duke it out to get the recognition that... read more >>

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    one comment so far

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    Lismore at NY Fashion Week

    March 5, 2008

    Caught Lismore at the NY Couture's Fashion Week afterparty. And I'm forever changed. Named for a remote town in the Australian outback, this pop outfit delivers speaker rattling synths over bouncing beats bound to get you dancing fast and... read more >>

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    one comment so far

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    "Nottie" Usage in Everyday Life

    February 29, 2008

    A huge part of why pop culture obsession is so fun and addictive is reclaiming its catchphrases, re-purposing them for you and your friends, and basically overusing them until they're dead. We all know a guy who says, "Seacrest... read more >>

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    Tim Gunn on The Daily Show

    February 14, 2008

    Seriously, I knew that people loved Project Runway, but Jon Stewart watches?! Whaaa?! Anyway, Tim Gunn was on The Daily Show (technically A Daily Show at the time) recently talking about Season 4. I love Tim Gunn. I love... read more >>

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    Atonement's Green Dress

    February 1, 2008

    The Oscars are coming soon (yay!), and, yes, it is all about the films, but for us Project Runway fans, it's all about the clothes ... both on the red carpet and on-screen. This year, we had the pleasure... read more >>

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    Vintage Girl

    December 27, 2007

    Every now and again, I go through this phase where I must have all things vintage. When that happens, I schedule a free shopping day through grandma’s wardrobe. But, of course, not everyone can get free vintage items from... read more >>

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    one comment so far

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    O.P.I. Lincoln Park After Dark

    December 10, 2007

    It's starting to get cold outside, and that can mean only one thing -- it's time to check out the new colors ... in nail polish. I tend to stick with a French manicure for a good portion of... read more >>

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    Debonair Magazine

    December 5, 2007

    This is for all the men who are frustrated that for every twenty or so online women’s magazines living and thriving on the web, there is probably one useful online mag just for men. Thankfully, Debonair magazine, an online... read more >>

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    Sugar Lip Treatment

    November 20, 2007

    Yes, I am a lip gloss girl. I can’t get enough of it. I have a cosmetic bag within my purse dedicated solely to lip products. The Sugar Lip Treatment is the best product I own, and I have... read more >>

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    Mac Browsers

    October 16, 2007

    If you're a fellow nerd with a Mac, this site has an indepth list of web browsers for your Mac (as of October 13, 2007, it lists 135 browsers!). Safari is the default browser that comes with Macs and... read more >>

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    Tom Dixon Lights

    August 17, 2007

    Simple is good. That’s been true for the work of everyone from Ernest Hemingway to Marlon Brando. To that end, simple is sublime when you’re talking decorum of design. It’s why I flipped over these Angle room lights created... read more >>

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    The "Green" Bag

    July 27, 2007

    Yes, there are plenty of tote bags out there that are environment friendly but have you ever come across any that actually say they are? Ok, sure you have, but I'm talking about I'm Not A Plastic Bag by... read more >>

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    PróCede Hair Infomercial

    July 17, 2007

    My eyes light up whenever I see that PróCede hair thickness infomercial on television. It’s an absolute joy -- joy exquisitely represented midway through the ad by a male model when he turns to camera, stroking his incredibly resolute... read more >>

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    Cube Chic

    July 2, 2007

    Are you tired of your boring cube existence? We can’t all afford to quit our jobs and jet off to Hawaii but we can bring a bit of Hawaiian flavor to our cubes! Cube Chic is the indispensable decorating... read more >>

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    Hug Shirt

    June 22, 2007

    Office politics dictate that you're only supposed to hug at off-site meetings when there are also "trust falls" and other touchy-feely things. Still, a hug kinda gets us all through the day sometimes. That's why I was fascinated by... read more >>

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    Pet Insurance

    May 23, 2007

    Last year, my sister went through the agonizing decision of whether or not to spend $5,000 on medical bills for her cat, or put the poor thing to sleep. In the end, she paid the money, but it prompted... read more >>

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    Trovata

    May 14, 2007

    Man! If only I could become a kind of bad stereotype of a man who doesn't shop. Well, I don't really like to shop -- the browsing and trying on thing is very "trying" -- but I like to... read more >>

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    Vintage Vantage

    May 10, 2007

    The editorial staff recently spent an afternoon looking through t-shirts that cost up to $13,000. For those of you following carefully -- that's thirteen thousand dollars. For a T-shirt. The good news is that they have t-shirts that are... read more >>

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    Keds Shoe

    May 4, 2007

    This week New Yorkers are out and about in celebration of our first wave of warm spring weather. I was inspired to find a comfortable walking shoe and so my hunt began. At a boutique on the upper west... read more >>

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    Low

    April 30, 2007

    Can music be style? Oh yeah. Marvin Gaye? So stylish it hurts. Well, in a completely different (but almost as sexy) way the band "Low" is stylish-cool-sexy. This disc was given to me by a friend and I thought,... read more >>

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    Fish Tank

    March 15, 2007

    My office-mate Carrie and I have decided to upgrade our surroundings and decorate. Our first purchase: This super-chic cubicle fish tank from Fred Flare. Love it! It's en route now, super-saver ground shipping. So, as we await the arrival... read more >>

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    eleven comments so far

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    Shopping Mix

    February 22, 2007

    Groovelicious Alert. The name may be "Shop and Shop," but the mix of vintage cocktail tracks and salsa tracks -- not to mention a few snippets of spoken words from old advertisements -- is toe-tapping. When I'm at work... read more >>

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    Sewing

    February 20, 2007

    Forget about that klatch of knitters in the corner of your local coffee shop. Knitting is last year. 2007 is all about sewing. Maybe it's the absence of "Project Runway," or the obsession with what stars wore to last... read more >>

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    nine comments so far

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    Tooth Picks

    February 12, 2007

    These flavored toothpicks come in 2 flavors -- regular(plain) and cinnamon (very spicy). But they are so much more than just toothpicks. They are my multi purpose diet sticks. They are also a welcome distraction for those of us... read more >>

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    one comment so far

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    Malin and Goetz

    January 25, 2007

    Malin+Goetz' Peppermint Body Scrub...doesn't smell like candy canes, mint tea or any other peppermint-foodie-thing. The stuff just smells like Awesome! And it feels even better. Yes, I'm a guy, and while I don't like to spend more than a few... read more >>

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    one comment so far

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    Of Montreal

    January 23, 2007

    YouTube. It's a word, a world, and just about everything we ever wanted out of our computer. For example, this video by the artists "Of Montreal". I live in New York, go to galleries, see a lot of experimental theater,... read more >>

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    two comments so far

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    Bluefly Cashmere

    January 8, 2007

    I could use a thesaurus to find all the words that mean soft ... or I could just say: I love cashmere. Why? Because it's amazingly soft and warmer than wool, lightweight, and luxurious to the touch. Unfortunately, it's expensive.... read more >>

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    PotionBrand

    December 15, 2006

    It's in the Cards! Only the coolest cards wind up on fireplace mantels and office doors. Like these great ones from PotionBrand.com. These will definitely get prominent placement. They're modern, fresh and clever. I just love the little winter... read more >>

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    Pride And Prejudice

    December 13, 2006

    I'm not talking about that watered-down version that came out last year. This version is the 1995 five-hour BBC miniseries that is the most faithful adaptation of a novel I've ever seen. I know, I know...5 HOURS you're thinking?!... read more >>

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    twenty-seven comments so far

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    Giant Microbes

    November 20, 2006

    Who wants those "ugly monster" stuffed dolls when you can get a giant furry ball of bacteria?! Seriously, Giant Microbes are the ugly-cutest things since Ewoks in the Return of the Jedi. I'm buying the entire collection -- and now... read more >>

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    eight comments so far

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    Shelterrific

    November 7, 2006

    We love the home decor website Shelterrific. OK, yes, we know the people behind it. But how great is the story about Martha Stewart's new book. Looking for "home-keeping" inspiration? Use Martha as a step-stool. A window opener ....... read more >>

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    Eugenia Kim

    October 30, 2006

    I've spent the fall daydreaming about cute new hats. Eugenia Kim, one of the most high-end designers, make tons of great styles. Maybe I'll finally splurge and buy myself one!... read more >>

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    two comments so far

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    Leggings

    October 16, 2006

    I'm no 80s sentimentalist, but I've fallen so hard for my new Wolford Velvet Leggings, I might need shoulder pads. This lightweight pair eases the fall transition under dresses or sweaters, and updates them both with a smart pair... read more >>

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    eighteen comments so far

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    Space Invader

    October 12, 2006

    Invader is a street artist who pastes up characters from, and inspired by, the Space Invaders game. His work is made up of small coloured square tiles. He does this in cities across the world, then documents the work... read more >>

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    1st Dibs

    October 9, 2006

    Looking for high end design, online? Check out the site 1st Dibs. Reputable retailers and auction houses have put their rich decor goods on this site -- with new auctions posted every Wednesday at 11 am. Quality home furnishings... read more >>

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    Bagsnob.com

    September 21, 2006

    This isn’t the best looking site in the world for a place that’s supposed to mete out opinions about luxury bags. And unfortunately, every bag costs over a thousand bucks, but for some reason I agree with every assessment... read more >>

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    three comments so far

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    Ravinstyle.com

    September 21, 2006

    I can’t believe this isn’t THE online fashion shopping site . The place is pre-curated and takes a truly boutique approach to on-line fashion. Here's something pretty cool. I was at one of the runway shows during fashion week... read more >>

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    one comment so far

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    Stella McCartney Shoes

    September 12, 2006

    Stella McCartney seemed to have me in mind when she created her brand of fashionable shoes. The Narella embodies the perfect blend of ballet flat, sneaker, and everything that is cool. So much so, that I've bought almost every... read more >>

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    Generation T

    August 23, 2006

    You know there are some old raggedy, ready-to-rip-up shirts in your dresser, so instead of tossing that old fave top, turn it into a hot, new T. Megan Nicolay shared great tips on how to transform shirts in her... read more >>

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    Chanel Black Satin

    August 21, 2006

    Black nail polish: Not just for goths anymore. Chanel released a limited run of Black Satin nail polish, and young Hollywood likes it. (See People.com for photos of Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton and more pop-tarts sporting the style.) But despite... read more >>

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    T. Anthony

    August 9, 2006

    Looking for a gift idea? Try this great leather business card holder with engraved initials. It's perfect for the exec who has everything. -- Mark L.... read more >>

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    Frank Gehry for Tiffany

    August 4, 2006

    I'm in love with the bracelet. I had no idea Gehry was doing designs for Tiffany. This bad boy will set you back $2,100, but isn't an architectural bauble worth it? --Marietta H.... read more >>

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    Zaha Hadid

    July 17, 2006

    She's the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize -- the only award that counts in architectural circles. She's Iraqi-born and London-based. Her biography is more often spoken of than her work. Say no more, chattering classes. Zaha Hadid's... read more >>

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    Kone

    June 28, 2006

    Call me a neat freak, but ever since I (literally) got my hands on the new Kone hand vac, I can't stop squealing every time I find crumbs on the couch. This Karim Rashid-designed wonder is actually a cordless,... read more >>

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    Anyas Bag

    June 27, 2006

    I'm no celebutante, but I must admit that I've begun to crave the big bags all the faux-cialites and young celebrities are carrying. (I thought it was just a fickle fashion phase last year... guess not!) Now that the... read more >>

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    SugarBath Body Lotion

    June 23, 2006

    FRESH has unbelievable moisturizer that smells so good I want to eat it. It's the lemon flavor in their "sugar" line of moisturizers! -- Andy C.... read more >>

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    Black Label

    June 20, 2006

    I am currently obsessed with Ralph Lauren's new Black Label. It's Ralph meets Prada... much hipper, more tailored, and modern that anything he's done for men in the past. I especially like the suits with peaked collars and thin... read more >>

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    Lacoste

    June 14, 2006

    Lacoste has some great cotton sweaters with a zipper right now that are insane -- I'm especially crazy about the powder blue, which I have been working around the Bravo offices. They're also selling distressed Izod shirts that look... read more >>

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    Virtual Hairstylist

    June 12, 2006

    Got some time to kill? Click around iVillage's Virtual Hairstylist. You can upload your own photo and try on different hairstyles. Not tech savvy? Use their models. The funniest part is trying on celebrity hairstyles -- see if Paula... read more >>

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    Ely Kim

    June 12, 2006

    We Like Him -- designer's website Graphic designer Ely Kim has one of the best websites anywhere. Check it out at welikehim.com and don't miss the show reel. --Jason C.... read more >>

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    They're JEANS, For Crikey Sake!

    June 6, 2006

    In the frenzied search for faux authenticity we are buying whiskered, raw, destroyed, pre-distressed jeans that sell for more money than a pair of designer dress pants. What are we, a nation of teenage girls? If you want a... read more >>

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  • Summer Shoe Season

    June 4, 2006

    Flip Flops Great for summer! That's all you need to know. Check out rainbowsandals.com. --Ben D.... read more >>

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