tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81961391135842092522012-01-09T14:16:44.726-05:00The Luxe Life for Broke B*tchesBabs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.comBlogger2671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-90434731547080199672011-12-13T10:23:00.001-05:002011-12-13T10:24:28.193-05:00

Now that my hair can officially be classified as "long", I am always looking for fun ways to put it up.  I got tipped off by Style.com on this completely refreshing, anti rat's nest messy top knot, and curling iron free do courtesy of Guido Palau's magic fingers at the Marc by Marc Jacobs show.  Best of all, you only need cheapy cheap clips from Goody that you can find at any drug store. Here's

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Dressing like a woman of the night does no favors for you the next morning.  Best to keep it classy, covered up, and a wee bit conservative.  Thanks Harvey Nics!

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-52520033268163374332011-09-28T10:04:00.000-04:002011-09-28T10:04:07.357-04:00

Oh, well thank you for the lovely invite to your garage sale.  I would be honored to rummage through your cast-off's dear madame!

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-50698279927754668472011-08-17T12:40:00.001-04:002011-08-17T12:40:42.438-04:00

Here's a nifty little weekend project.  I have a wall in my kitchen/living room that needed something.  I could have hung something lovely there, but the front door opens into it, and I was worried it would soon be knocked off.  And, it's a small room, so I'm trying to keep it fairly restrained.  Perfect solution: a painted blackboard wall.  I used Rust-Oleum's version in black, but I found many

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-82399037041816660672011-08-09T22:19:00.000-04:002011-08-09T22:19:11.263-04:00

I fought it for 28 years.  I don't know why I had a chip on my shoulder towards Los Angeles, but I had absolutely no desire to travel there.  Maybe it was too much paparazzi poopoo on Perez Hilton, or one too many episodes of the original 'Housewives' or The Hills/Laguna Beach.  Whatever stereotypical Paris Hilton circa 2002 view I had of the place did nothing but annoy me.  Now I'm gonna eat my

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Ah, the quest for the perfect summer shoe.  Flip flops may be great for the beach, but after a day of prancing around a city that has all but turned rancid from the heat, check out the bottom of your feet.  Or don't.  It's quite disgusting.  I'm totally digging my Soludo espadrille flats I picked up at Oak a few months ago for $28.  Yep, $28.  Sure, I know in Spain these puppies are like 5 bucks

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-8839968143657480972011-07-25T09:04:00.000-04:002011-07-25T09:04:43.998-04:00

Sometimes you just need a hiatus.  Well, I'm back, dear readers, with what I imagine will be a more streamlined S*C experience.  To start, us on phase II of our journey, here are some of my favorite pictures from my trip to India and Nepal.  Enjoy!

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-4726542597810772142011-02-25T00:02:00.000-05:002011-02-25T00:02:21.418-05:00

Off to India and Nepal for the next two weeks.  Wish me safe travels, as little #3 as humanly possible, and an adventure of a lifetime! xo-Babs

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Ok, so I am a total foodie.  I love to eat, I love going out to eat, and I love to talk about anything involving food.  So one of my 'Things to do in 2011' is to explore new restaurants.  Sure, it's great to have your favorites, but in a city that has such an abundance of culinary delights one must branch out.  In addition to my beloved NYmag.com restaurant reviews, I find it really interesting

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-47267842973252019022011-02-18T09:51:00.000-05:002011-02-18T09:51:43.329-05:00

"There are no new steps, only new combinations." - George Balanchine, co-founder of New York City Ballet

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-71333250478583244332011-02-16T10:55:00.000-05:002011-02-16T10:55:18.719-05:00

Do you ever finally get around to doing something or going somewhere and think, "Why wasn't I doing this years ago?"  That is exactly how I feel about the Brooklyn Flea.  The 25th Street Garage flea market in Chelsea (which is for the most part way overpriced for the junk they peddle) doesn't hold a candle to the Flea, in my opinion.  While that market is like a garage sale on crack, the

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-3039034946660658462011-02-14T10:46:00.000-05:002011-02-14T10:46:51.676-05:00

Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers.  Think of all the people you love: family, friends, pets, frenemies (whom you love to hate), bosses, roommates, etc.  The past two years I have sent Valentine's Day cards to my friends and fam, but this year I decided to get with the times and use PaperlessPost.com.  Don't tell anyone I procrastinated and missed the V-Day window, but I actually sent a ton of

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-2497668389557477512011-02-04T11:59:00.001-05:002011-02-04T12:00:40.659-05:00

Want to become the most cultured New Yorker ever?  Unemployed and looking for ways to spend these cold February days while your friends are at work?  Think it is highway robbery that museums have admission prices of $20?  Oh wait, this is ME!!!  Here is a shameless pick-up straight from about.com on everyday deals, free days, and discounted rates to the city's top museums.  I guess you now have

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-46308172555855911412011-02-03T11:41:00.000-05:002011-02-03T11:41:49.671-05:00

There is something about the outfit Marina Larroude, Style.com Senior Market Editor, is wearing in her Spring 2011 Shopping Guide profile that I am completely drawn to.  Maybe it's the easy-breezy casual, yet pulled together vibe.  Or maybe it's that I think those are fancy sweat pants.  Either way, it is most definitely that I can pull off this pairing with items I already own.  Though I love

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-60032356236119350562011-02-01T14:51:00.000-05:002011-02-01T14:51:22.141-05:00

Carolina Herrera is basically the classiest woman on the planet.  Please pay attention and take notes.   1.  A full-length mirror is the most important accessory a woman can own.2.  Do not be afraid to wear color.  A woman who walks into a room full of black dresses wearing red, pink or orange is stunning and everyone turns to look.3.  Trends make everyone look as though they are wearing a

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-89539806186369583422011-01-29T10:42:00.020-05:002011-01-30T10:59:33.041-05:00

This is my new favorite blog.  Seriously.  Must read.  I guess I just love those 'favorite things' style articles and posts, and I can't get enough of IntoTheGloss.com.  I have never been much of a beauty products person, so this is a real eye opener for me, and I love how her subjects range from the simplistic to the beauty-maven.  Add this to your rss immediately.

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-3963686458028382382011-01-25T11:08:00.000-05:002011-01-25T11:08:01.012-05:00

 Living in New York, I walk past Asian body work places all the time.  I find that they provide the perfect fix for a serious get-the-kinks-out massage after a stressful week and are a good in-between to the $150 hour-long massage at the luxurious spa of your choice and the 10 minute chair massage after your mani-pedi.  Granted, some places look totally shady, and in my opinion, are possibly more

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-80546317755793155812011-01-22T11:39:00.000-05:002011-01-22T11:39:46.427-05:00

TheCoveted.com Think The Selby for the fashion set.  Explore their closets, wardrobes, nooks and crannies .  I love how all the images have a little story to tell when you mouse over them, and the photography c'est magnifique!  Enjoy, stay warm, and happy Saturday! xo

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-11081264962044975032011-01-21T09:33:00.000-05:002011-01-21T09:33:17.454-05:00

I was having dinner a few weeks ago with a friend who is a blogger at a prominent fashion website, and she was telling me what the other editors in the office wear.  In a nutshell, she described it as so over the top with prints layered with stripes layered with bold colors and big accessories on top of that, and we collectively decided that it was completely over-styled and worn to say '

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-17079192715271825732011-01-20T12:23:00.000-05:002011-01-20T12:23:46.135-05:00

The dreaded birthday dinner: it happens constantly, especially in cities like New York where people don't entertain at home.  Here is the usual scenario: You are are pretty good friends with the birthday boy/girl, and you get invited to their Friday or Saturday night birthday dinner...along with 25 of their other good friends.  Since it's a party night, people are really ready to tie one on so

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-61242736946596605782011-01-19T14:01:00.001-05:002011-01-19T14:02:02.705-05:00

All the steals and deals Weeks are coming up!  Broadway WeekWhen:  January 24th - February 10thThe Deal:  2-for-1 tickets to some of Broadway's hottest shows including American Idiot, Billy Elliot, The Addams Family, Chicago, The Lion King and so many more.  Off-Broadway Week When: January 24th - February 13thThe Deal: 2-for-1 tickets to off-Broadway shows AND 2-for-1 drinks after the show. 

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I am a very particular person, and when it comes to my underwear I am the most particular...especially in regards to bras.   I require:- NO Capri-Sun like liquid inserts that are supposed to instantly add two cup sizes- NO glitter, crazy prints, wild colors, or any combination of the three- NO converting to 5 different styles--just get a good strapless Finally, I have found exactly what I am

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-68749172143683378652011-01-17T16:53:00.001-05:002011-01-17T16:54:51.338-05:00

Some children aspire to be doctors, lawyers, or astronauts....I aspired to be a member of the Fashion Police.  Now that awards season was officially kicked off last night with the Golden Globes, my talons are sharpened and, I am ready to give kudos to whom it is due and shake the wagging finger of shame to our less than stellar starlets.  Let the games begin! Click here for the full slide-show

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-55759945883160722562011-01-13T16:10:00.001-05:002011-01-13T16:11:53.228-05:00

I have been blessed/cursed with poker-straight hair.  I got a perm in the 3rd grade, and I seem to remember it lasting all of about three weeks.  I have spent hours trying to curl my hair with conventional curling irons only for it to go flat within a few hours of leaving the house.  What's a girl to do with all these beachy waved beauties running about like Gisele, Lauren Conrad, or Blake Lively

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-4620818339495841392011-01-05T11:16:00.001-05:002011-01-05T11:16:44.628-05:00

J'adore Tommy Ton.  His blog, Jak and Jil, is one of my daily 'must visits', and I always look forward to his slideshows on style.com.  Check out a few of my favorite looks from his 2010 Best-Dressed list.  Fashion moves fast, but style is yours forever, so I know I will be incorporating these sartorial twists into my 2011 repertoire.  Enjoy! For the full slideshow on Style.com click here.

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-69926739922676208572011-01-03T15:40:00.001-05:002011-01-03T15:45:36.659-05:00

 Now this is how I want to start off 2011!!  I have had an unhealthy obsession with Tom Ford since he was at Gucci, and I was breathless...yes, breathless...as I watched this video of his uber excluse 2011 womenswear collection presentation.  Not only are the clothes insanely sophisticated and glamorous, but I love how he mixed models with his own celebrity muses (Marisa Berenson, Lauren Hutton,

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-64409722783417146282010-12-31T11:04:00.002-05:002010-12-31T11:47:41.148-05:00

Happy New Year's Eve!!  Here are the S*C top 10 posts of 2010.  Thank you for following, and here's to an amazing 2011.  See you next year! xo- babs 1. D.I.Y Proenza Schouler Tie-Dye 2. GQ's 15 Dress for Less Rules 3. Minx Nails...Are They Worth the Dough? 4. My Favs: Brix Smith-Start 5. It's Always Summer for Viviana Volpicella 6. My Favs: Heather Futterman 7. My Favs: Ani Lee 8. Revenge of

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Off to Grandma's I go today, so here is an early Merry Christmas from me!  Thank you so much for reading, and I hope you have an amazing holiday whatever you plan on doing or whomever you plan on spending it with.  Travel safe, eat way too much, and be sure not to put off your thank you notes for too long. xo-babs PS - I  thought a little blast from the past might be fun.  Courtesy of my

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Office Holiday parties and gift exchanges are happening, you may need a white elephant gift, or silly stocking stuffers.  OR, let's face it; you are cheap and want to spend less than $10 on your Christmas gifts.  Luckily, Fred Flare just opened a pop-up shop at Chelsea Market in Manhattan.  Although, I must warn our Jewish and vegetarian friends: I checked out their website (score non-New Yorkers

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-67063813157947552822010-12-15T12:21:00.000-05:002010-12-15T12:21:37.279-05:00

I have been on the lookout for a chambray (fancy term for denim) button down shirt since they came on the radar last Spring, but I wasn't looking to spend any significant amount of coin on one...especially since they started the term 'blue collar'.  Even the options at J. Crew were out of my price range at $98.  I was inspired to revitalize my search by my cousin's trip to NYC in October.  She

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-14010798719491711712010-12-13T15:28:00.000-05:002010-12-13T15:28:28.272-05:00

Looking for art that won't break the bank?  Tired of your ubiquitous Holly Golightly canvas from Ikea?  Did that do-it-yourself Jackson Pollock idea from TLC's Trading Spaces go terribly wrong?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should definitely register for Exhibition A.  Like Gilt Groupe for art, the site curates limited-edition prints by oh-so-now artists like Terence Koh,

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-29042897244655593852010-12-07T13:56:00.002-05:002010-12-07T14:00:56.693-05:00

Before last week, when I thought of 'Balenciaga' the first thing that popped into my mind was Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and the "Classic" motorcycle bag that was all the rage in 2005.  I knew the house of Balenciaga had much more depth than the "Bimbo Summit" as the NY Post so proudly proclaimed, but I had no clue as to the history or how the founder, Cristobal Balenciaga, drew inspiration

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-78348088913667476322010-11-29T15:10:00.000-05:002010-11-29T15:10:09.926-05:00

Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone!  I was sans internet/phone for the past week, and let me tell you: It was amazing.  I think it's good for the soul to completely unplug every once in a while.  We get so wrapped up in answering emails right away, text messages can't wait, and God forbid we don't check in on Foursquare or do a mobile upload.  Don't get me wrong, those things keep me connected

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-56285411404070523772010-11-17T15:55:00.000-05:002010-11-17T15:55:45.328-05:00

Have you seen the show Say Yes to the Dress on TLC?  It is basically my worst wedding dress nightmare.  I am the type of person who loves to shop by myself, and I have found some of my biggest sartorial mistakes (and overspending) have happened when I was with another person.  This is why online shopping and flash sales are so appealing to me.  So, when a new bridal website called The Aisle

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-48496546505255180592010-11-15T14:44:00.000-05:002010-11-15T14:44:33.618-05:00

There are few things I hate more than jeans shopping (maybe swimsuits...and bras).  To make matters worse, I have been super-spoiled in the past by having a friend who worked at Barneys Co-op and knew exactly which pair would flatter my pear shape.  Alas, he has moved elsewhere, and now I am left to fend for myself in the denim department.  So what inspired this need for jeans?  I scored an

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-77195850422680912010-11-12T15:18:00.001-05:002010-11-12T15:22:38.908-05:00

 Check out my new little distraction: @HiClassProblem on Twitter.  Ever heard (or overheard) someone say something so outrageous that it can only be classified as a 'High Class Problem'?  This could be anything from a friend desperate to get her Louboutins resoled in red to complaining about the vino selection in first class.  Well, I have heard plenty of them--some funny and clueless and others

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-31526275827027281422010-11-10T15:29:00.001-05:002010-11-10T15:37:17.704-05:00

I always say you should learn something new every day.  Call me crazy, but I woke up this morning and was thinking, "What is the difference between the Hermes Birkin and Kelly bags."  Obviously, the Birkin gets all the glory, so I was surprised to find that the Kelly bag was the original and the Birkin was adapted from it.  So, whether or not you ever use this information I think it's good to be

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-27859284437752066172010-11-04T11:00:00.000-04:002010-11-04T11:00:07.511-04:00

What I looked like during a layover in Vancouver from Hong Kong to NYC (Economy class) I'm heading south of the border for a long weekend, so I thought these tips on how to never fly coach again from Entrepreneur magazine were quite fitting.  I am normally a pretty good sport when it comes to flying coach---oh I'm sorry, economy---but, I had a nightmare experience on American Airlines involving

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-28838101471582039232010-11-03T09:00:00.003-04:002010-11-03T09:00:08.757-04:00

You may have voted in the election yesterday, but your obligation as a citizen is not done just yet!  My zany guy pal, Ryan Ottobre, is in the running to become Sunglass Hut's Full Time Fabulous fashion blogger, and he needs your help!  Ryan is a complete nut with the wardrobe to match, and he would really add some much needed quirk to Sunglass Hut's website.  And, I thought I would save you a

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-14159172803538459962010-11-02T17:39:00.001-04:002010-11-02T17:42:08.331-04:00

In honor of this mid-term election, I thought I'd post my pictures from the Rally to Restore Sanity this past weekend.  Remember: The polls are still open and VOTING IS SEXY! 250,000 people looks like this Favorite sign behind Palin-Snooki 2012 Meep Meep! Check out this fellow on the traffic signal. McRib is back! Perhaps we could discuss this more over sandwiches... Braaaaaainz!

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-44932030994982105442010-10-29T14:53:00.001-04:002010-10-30T10:40:27.663-04:00

I am so excited about heading to D.C. this weekend to go to the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear.  Yes, I am one of many Americans in my age group who gets a healthy dose of their news from the likes of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert (along with the NYTimes).  Hey, I'm a busy girl and if I can get news and laughs at the same time well count me in!  So, I am packing for my jaunt this

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-2762931585967916472010-10-21T11:20:00.000-04:002010-10-21T11:20:33.292-04:00

Sorry for the lack of posts recently, but the title of this post says it all--Shit Just Got Real.  The company I have been with for the past three and a half years has decided to wind it down and close up the shop.  I am not quite sure if it hasn't officially sunk in yet (it was one of those all-consuming ventures that involved years of blood, sweat, and a few tears), but a strange part of me is

Babs K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00794352577051039280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196139113584209252.post-84123015282866300652010-10-14T12:27:00.000-04:002010-10-14T12:27:05.712-04:00

From a wonderful interview in November's Elle Decor, DVF spills on the reality of the runway.  She is absolutely one of my favorite people on Earth (and fantasy dinner party guest), and such an inspiration to all women.  This little excerpt was my favorite part and could not be more on point. Elle Decor: What is the difference between how men and women design clothes? DVF: Christian Lacroix

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I always find it fun to have a few parlor tricks up my sleeve when going to a party, and I think learning how to saber a champagne bottle puts you on that 'renegade meets bon vivant' level of fabulous.  This trick is pretty top tier, so if you don't have the guts to pull it off in front of a crowd I suggest either practicing at home until you can't stand the taste of bubbly or stick to helping

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I am a self-proclaimed frustrated photographer: I just never seem to be able to take pictures exactly how I want them.  For the past year I have been toying with the idea of buying a DSLR (fancy large camera with cool lens), but I just can't give up the portability and ease of my good old Sony point-and-shoot.  So, I am going to work with what I have and embrace my small sensor, low megapixels,

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Any one remotely interested in fashion would know that ginger mane in a second!  My bestie snapped Mme. Coddington heading to work. Image by T.V. Joyce

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One of the things I love most about traveling is one of the things I miss most about my pre-Manhattan life: Target.  Sure they have Target in NYC, but truthfully, they are in total outlier areas, and it's a pain in the ass to get there.  Ultimately, it's not worth the savings for the amount of time it takes.  So...I was in Denver for a few days this week, and right across my hotel in the Cherry

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"My dad buys all of his clothes from Costco and the way he wears them makes you think he's in head-to-toe Margiela. Army green military button-ups and black jeans can look designer and can be bought at a grocery store. It's all about what you pick and how you wear it. True basics always look classier than overadorned, expensive things." — Sophie Buhai, Vena Cava Image courtesy of Elle.com

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You know the buy-buy-buy mindset of Americans has been put on indefinite hold when Jane and Judy Aldridge, the mom and daughter duo behind the jaw-dropping conspicuous consumption blog Sea of Shoes, have changed their tune to one of quasi-frugality.  Needless to say, I can't imagine Jane setting foot into a Payless or Baker's anytime soon.  Best of luck to them both!       Judy & Jane

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Mark your calendars Los Angelenos!  The L.A. Mart Design Center is hosting its Furniture Sample Sale this coming weekend.  If you know anything about design centers, this is where the serious goods are: The ones that are normally only available to interior designers and wind up gracing the pages of Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Arch. Digest, etc.  Good news is that this sale is open to the

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Well, isn't this a tasty little morsel of procrastination for your Friday afternoon.  It's Vogue's 100 under $100 featuring top fall trends like plaid, 50's, rock chic, country weekend, clean and chic, etc.  The exciting/scary thing is I actually love a few things from each trend so I should be pretty on point this fall.  Time for a mini wardrobe update!  Have a wonderful weeekend! Vogue.com's

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Call me crazy, but I am loving the jumpsuit makeup-artist Alice Lane wears as her 'work uniform' in October's Vogue.  I totally dig the simplicity and casual fit of the jumpsuit.  Neither does it scream ghetto/skin tight/J.Lo, nor does it look like something the super at your building would have on.  Paired with fun sandals (not sneakers), messy bun,  and a casual tote, this could be a look. 

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 Saturday night makes me think of two things: movies and popcorn.  I know, I know, this is not a food blog, nor am I a movie critic, but I must give you this homemade popcorn recipe I found courtesy of The Food Network and Alton Brown.  And why may you ask am I digressing to homemade popcorn?  5 reasons. - It tastes amazing. - It is so easy to make. - Now that they have put the calorie counts

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Just looking at this ponytail roundup courtesy of WhoWhatWear.com makes me so jealous of these bang-less beauties!  Even raisin-faced Rachel Zoe is looking lovely since her face is seems more taut than in years past (so well-rested haha), and the picture of Elle Macphereson gets me uber excited about the forthcoming scarf season!  This is a perfect weekend look.  For a bit more glam tease hair

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Oh how painful it is to get back to the grind after a lovely weekend of movie watching, gallery hopping, and hanging with my besties.  I think I will daydream for a few minutes about crisp fall evenings, dinner parties, cocktails, and great conversation.  Ah, pure heaven.  Regardless if you are the host or guest of any such party, it will never fail you to know how to make a few classic

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Live from New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center!  I have officially been able to be able to cross one of the "things to do before I die" items off my list: Attend a fashion show at the tents.  Yes, in New York there is actually a gi-normous tent that is set up at Lincoln Center (formerly Bryant Park).   Let's begin with this one important fact: Fashion shows are for buyers, the media, and the

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Ya ya ya, Fashion's Night Out is all about shopping....but is it really?  I can shop anytime, so in my book it's all about the fun times and freebies.  Who can paint my nails?  Where are the cocktails?  Which fashion designers can judge my dying cat vocals at karaoke? To whom can I let out my aggressions by schooling them in ping pong?  Those are the real questions of the night. So, here are

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Let me preface this post with saying that I absolutely adore Tim Gunn.  So, he is under some fire right now for outing Anna Wintour's diva-like behavior in his new book, Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making It Work, and I just love what he says on Regis & Kelly.  Tim Gunn: 1, La Wintour: 0.  This is a golden rule for any classy lady: If you are going to 'go there' and

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Picture Me: A Model's Diary is definitely going on my 'Must See' list....along with Cairo Time.  It's a no-holds-barred look into the modeling industry told by Sara Ziff, a model who had her time in the sun in the early aughts.  I love documentaries, but give me a fashion documentary, and I'm in heaven.  Unless you are at the top, it's chew em up and spit em out.  In the preview Sara Ziff

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The rumors are true!  Lanvin will be doing a mini collection for H&M this fall!  Alber Elbaz and Lucas Ossendrijver will be creating both men's and women's collections available on November 20th in the states (Black Friday, of course).  You think it got crazy at WalMart when that security guard got trampled?  Just watch out!  Don't be the victim of a Showgirls-style push down the stairs.  A

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I have not watched a beauty pageant in years.  Come to think of it, I was totally over them at the ripe old age of about 13 when I realized how garish they were (especially in the mid-90's).  So, when my friend JC had a few of us over for a viewing party I thought what the hell.  If anything, we can have a few laughs, play fashion police, and pass judgment on beautiful people with mile-long legs

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All American and completely classic but with a new twist.  Head to Bryant Park this Friday, August 27th, and starting at 10am you can get a free pair of Levi's Curve ID jeans.  Bring in a pair of jeans that doesn't fit and walk away with one that does...because obviously, all asses are were not created equal (yes, I stole that from the Levi's website).  The new fits are based on shape, not size,

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It's been a few years since I moved into my apartment, and I was feeling I had outgrown the space: it just wasn't functioning like I needed it to, something felt off, and it had to be fixed.  What I really needed was a desk--or at least a decent work area where I can sit, surf the web, write notes, and not burn the tops of my thighs with my MacBook.  I had scouted around for desks at all my usual

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Maybe this is just me, but every now and then I see an outfit in a magazine or online, and it feels like it is burned into my brain.  It all started with Viviana Volpicella and her lovely blouse surrounding this gorgeous YSL day clutch, then morphed into a summer casual look from Carine Roitfeld featured on Style.com a few weeks ago.  Now I find myself scanning for the elements that will make

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I feel like I am seeing Michael Kors everywhere this month!  Not in person (that would be incredibly cool), but I've run into him in New York Magazine's Fall Fashion Issue, Vanity Fair, and I just watched an amazing documentary on him via Hulu.  For years I thought Michael Kors was just the cat-tastic foil to Tim Gunn's verbose teacher type.  Though I loved him on Project Runway, I never really '

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One part beatnik, one part jolly roger, and one part nautical for a bit of WASP, the striped boatneck tee is classic and edgy all at once.  It made a comeback this past spring, and I think we have hit full-on rage status.  How do I know this? 1. The striped tee is seen on seven different people in New York Magazine's Fall Fashion Issue that just hit the stands. 2.  Last night at dinner I was

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Let's just take a second to say WOW!  Drew Barrymore gets the S*C gold star of the day for mixing high and low superbly.  This $25 frock paired with YSL pumps screams stylish sophistication, and the best part is that the pricey shoes bring up the 'expensive quotient' of the entire outfit.  High-end shoes, bags, or accessories can really propel cheaper garments to the next level.  I also love how

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There will be no excuses this year, New Yorkers!  For those of you on the mailing list, your postcard reminder arrived yesterday, there is an entire section devoted to it on the Barneys New York website, and seriously--you know this is coming every year. It's the legendary Barneys Warehouse Sale!! Here is what is left of the schedule, so mark your calendars, schedule your 'dentist' appointment,

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We know that any classy lady mails little notes: thank you notes, thinking of you notes, etc.  Who doesn't love getting something in the mail besides catalogs or bills?  I received personalized stationary as a birthday present a few years ago, but after I ran through the cards I realized just how expensive it is for the good stuff.  So, in an effort to keep it classy, personalized, and

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Are you caught on the work-spend treadmill?  I stumbled upon a great article on the New York Times' website today called "But Will it Make You Happy?".  It's all about studies that show what really makes people happy and increases their quality of life.  Is it more money?  No, not really.  Not surprisingly, experiences as opposed to possessions are key ingredient in levels of happiness 

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Inspired by the book club my friends and I have started, I am back to giving my library card a work out.  Yes, a library card...like the one you had when you were a kid.  Sure, I love perusing the aisles of Barnes & Nobel and The Strand, but why would I pay for a book when I can get it for free and then not have to keep it around cluttering up my apartment.  If you haven't been to a library in

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Ah, the perfect antidote to the responsibly priced Amazing Fall Finds at LOFT I posted about yesterday....The Style.com Fall 2010 Shopping Guide! Sure everything is ridiculously expensive, uber luxe, and just a tad bit 'out there'.  But hey, if it weren't it wouldn't be Style.com.  Get ready to be inspired by 23 influential stylists, designers, models, and fashion bloggers who spill their wish

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Yesterday, I walked past LOFT (of the Ann Taylor variety), and I saw this amazing mustard colored jacket in a photo on the window.  Further hunting on their website gave way to one conclusion: they really have some lovely pieces for fall!  I can visualize any of my pics below going from late summer to fall to winter and back to spring: Dresses move from being worn with sandals to tights and

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Of all of the places I have lived, never have I seen people so excited to get the hell outta Dodge on the weekend than in New York City...especially in the summer.  There are Hamptons houses, Fire Island shares, Upstate country homes, and the list goes on and on.  I even had friends rent a house in Rockaway Beach (basically, the outskirts of Brooklyn) for a summer.  Anything to get away from the

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I am kicking myself for not becoming a gallery junkie when I actually lived in Chelsea, but tonight all can be rectified!  Check out the Chelsea Art Walk, July 29th from 5-8pm (with a nightcap at B.E.S., one of the event's sponsors, afterwards) on 20th - 28th Street west of 10th Ave.  Galleries will be staying open late, neighborhood purveyors of food and drink will have great specials, and you

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Ok, so I have an unhealthy obsession with 1stDibs.com.  You know, the website to search uber expensive antique furniture, estate jewelry, and vintage clothing from across the globe.  1stDibs may be a little too chic for my wallet, so that brings me to SecondDibs.com: a quirky little site for furniture, lighting, wall decor, and everything else.  So instead of thinking Paris antique dealer, think

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It's here---Shitty-Chic's 200th post!  Thank you for following, dear readers, and here's to 200 more coming your way.  Keep it classy. xo-Babs

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When the Texans think it's hot outside, it must be unbearable.  That is how I felt this past weekend in Mystic, CT (more on that to come) with my two gal pals from Tejas.  Needless to say, it was just a little exciting to come home last night to see the first tinges of fall in my mailbox: the August 2010 J. Crew catalog.  Don't get me wrong, I love summer.  But, there is something incredibly cozy

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OMG I want these so badly it is painful!  R&Y Augousti is relaunching its jewelry line, and I would kill for these shagreen and malachite cuffs.  Life is too short to accessorize with jewelry that will turn your skin green.  Always think of price per wear.  That $10 necklace from your favorite fast fashion retailer costs way more in the end if you only wear it once as opposed to pieces that are

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I absolutely love entertaining guests from out of town.  Chances are there is someone else in the city they also want to meet up with, and one thing leads to another and you are mashed up with two new people you never knew doing something totally new.  This is exactly what happened this past weekend when the four of us boarded the 7 train and headed to Long Island City (just across the East

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Nothing says summer like Shakespeare in the park.  From NYC to Indonesia, from Central Park to podunk, if it's summer you can bet The Bard will be out in full force.  Back in high school I was even prop mistress of our community theater's performance of The Merchant of Venice set in the 1980's.  Good times.   If you are in NYC, here is a new twist on an old fav: Shakespeare in the Parking Lot.  

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Gentlemen, you must love the sheer simplicity of this sartorial juzher, and best of all, it's free.  It's the pants roll.  Brought to the masses by the New York Times this morning, this is the perfect way to channel that styled yet devil-may-care look.   PS - I love the messy rolled look with heels or espadrilles in the summer, so this is definitely lady territory as well. Here are the guidelines

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West Siders rejoice!  Trader Joe's is opening today in half of the old Barnes & Nobel on 6th Avenue at 21st Street.  Finally, this may alleviate some of the crowds in the 14th Street location (waiting in line to enter a grocery store is never worth the money you will save once you finally get in there)....or it will just open itself up to a whole new clientele who did not find it worth their

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Get into this!  I was browsing around Hulu last night trying to fill another evening of basking in my new air conditioner when I came across a series called Masters of Style.  Yes, it sounds a bit Masters of the Universe, but it gives quite an education on influencers such as Valentino, Gaultier, and Dolce & Gabanna.  But the real story I was excited to indulge in was that of John Galliano...

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ZOMG where did the last week go?  Travel delays, flight cancellations, and an all around helluva week lead to meager posting opportunities.  Ok, so back the the birthday party.  It was a smashing success!  I'd say for the first hour and a half it was the classy cocktail party I had planned.  Then, of course, the gays took over once a few boozy beverages were had and turned it into a dance party/

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Oh my goodness, today is my birthday!  Tomorrow night I am literally putting my money where my mouth is and throwing a cocktail party for a group of my closest friends to celebrate.  My goal is to have a fabulous soiree and not break the bank.  I will have pics, the monetary run-down, and a recap of the ups and downs for you this weekend.  So far we have already had an emergency location change,

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Some days I wake up in the morning and think it is going to take a sheer act of God for me to put in an effort to get dressed.  And, I don't mean dressed in a sense of just throwing on some clothes, but "dressed" in like you get invited to grab a drink with friends après work and don't have a panic attack thinking of having to run home to change.  Whenever I feel this dour mood upon me I

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I am in Houston for the wedding of a dear friend of mine this weekend, and while I was flying in I looked down over the neighborhoods and from my bird's eye view it seemed like everyone and their mother had a swimming pool.  A nonexistent luxury in NYC (if you don't count the beach/Hamptons/upstate house), I fondly remember spending entire summers swimming like a fish as a kid in Texas. 

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Joan Rivers on real friendships from a great article in New York Magazine.  "All I want you to do, if we are sitting down and it's after 6 p.m., is tell me the truth.  Because we've all lied to each other all day long in business and we've all had these lunches and we've all ass-kissed to the point where I carry Chapstick.  If I am going to sit down and eat with you, just tell me the truth and

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Does your furniture need a refresh?  Tired of living in a perpetual state of 'dorm-dom' with your Ikea functional finds?  Or, maybe you just can't stand that (insert leg lamp, lay-z-boy, shag rug, etc. here) for one more bloody second.   While trying to clean out my excessively cluttered inbox this morning, I came across a link to an article from the New York Times website about a very cool

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I won't lie.  I set the bar incredibly high regarding my expectations for the new Nordstrom Rack which opened in Union Square this month.  A veteran outlet shopper, I was beyond spoiled while in college with Neiman Marcus Last Call basically in my backyard.  As a co-ed exposed to deeply discounted designer I was worse than a kid in a candy store....I was more like a junkie on the hunt for his

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With Memorial Day coming up this weekend, I thought it would be lovely to start thinking about summer rooftop parties, weekends at the beach, and dining al fresco (even if that means a sidewalk table with taxis and pedestrians 2 feet away).  When I'm at a party, I think it's great to have wine, a fancy cocktail, and a special non-alcoholic drink on hand for guests. This way your

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Yep, this is no joke.  It's touted as the "the new status purse."  I know I can't wait to tell all my friends I just got a new Schitbag.  Who are the marketing geniuses who think up this stuff?  One thing's for certain, though, it has sure received a lot of press due to the name.   On a more serious note...to fanny pack or not to fanny pack?  Summer is here and it's hard to eat an ice cream cone

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Hello Fellow Shitty-Chic'ers!   The Harvey Milk Men are back for our second year at AIDS Walk New York.  We have big shoes to fill from 2009, and we we are in the final stretch before the walk on Sunday.  We have raised over $80,000 and are so close to making our goal. AIDS Walk New York, the world’s largest AIDS fundraising event, benefits GMHC and over 30 other tri-state area AIDS service

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I love it when I go on a trip somewhere, and it is everything I hoped it would be and more.  This is exactly how I felt about Savannah, GA.  I had an amazing long weekend, and it was the perfect getaway from NYC: two-hour flight, completely relaxing, and a city truly unique in it's architecture and flavor.  I know this is sacrilege, but I was not ready to come back to NYC....especially since I

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I tore these pages out of my beloved Domino magazine (RIP) in 2008 to save for the long weekend I would one day spend in Savannah, GA.  Well, the time has come, and I am so excited.  I constantly forget how many cool places there are in the US that I need to visit. When I talk vacation my mind always goes international or beach, but you can do some amazing exploring in just a few hours of flight

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This is so genius I don't even know where to start.  It is the ultimate Shitty-Chic accessory.  Do you think Karl carries his lunch in this.  Come to think of it, I don't think he eats much lunch. Image courtesy of Tommy Ton @ www.jakandjil.com

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Ok, onto the fourth, and last, day of my little bro's visit.  The humidity was high, the allergies were awakened, and we were running on fumes.  What's a brother and sister duo to do? - Back to Murray's Bagels for breakfast.  I usually don't take guests to the same place twice, however, my brother loves bagels, and we had to attempt maple walnut raisin cream cheese again.  Had my brother wanted

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It's Saturday....but it feels like Sunday because of not going to work on Friday.  Don't you just love that feeling?  We were so tired from all the walking and Yankee-ing the night before that we ended up sleeping until 11am.  No problem---we are on vacation!  Saturday took us through a complete fest of gluttony: an entire day of delectable delights. I am most likely 10 pounds heavier from i, so

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Friday was beautiful!  I felt like Ferris Beuller, except I did let my boss know I wouldn't be in.  In honor of the movie, I kept saying, "How can anyone be expected to work on a day like this?"  Then I would pan my eyes around the blue cloudless sky just like in the movie.  And, based on our activities it was more Ferris than ever.  No, we didn't have a vintage Ferrari to buzz around town in,

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