More from my new favorite mag:
Ask a Shop Clerk: Olivia Kibar (also check out the shop she works at: French Sole, 985 Lexington Ave., nr. 71st St.; 212 737 2859)
Upcoming New York sample sales:
What: Tufi Duek Why: Dresses, were $495-$950, now $95-$220; tops, were $220-$500, now $50-$120; shoes, were $450, now $99. When: Oct. 24-26. Tues.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: 530 Broadway, at Spring St., 10th flr. (212-925-8277).
What: Hayden-Harnett Why: Bags and wallets in tons of styles are $20-$250. Cash only. When: Oct. 25-27. Wed.-Fri., noon-7 p.m. Where: 330 W. 38th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., ste. 503 (212-564-3720).
What: Lulu Castagnette Why: A private sale — fanciful women's merch at 20 percent. Don't forget to R.S.V.P. When: Oct. 26. Thurs., 6-10 p.m. Where: 244 Mulberry St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-226-7044).
What: Norma Kamali Why: Hooded jumpsuits, were $385, now $96.25; wide pants, were $135, now $33.75; leggings, were $125, now $62.50. When: Thru Oct. 30. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: 11 W. 56th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. (212-957-9797).
What: Elie Tahari Why: Shearling coats, jackets, tops, and pants are 70-80 percent off. When: Oct. 25-28. Wed.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 520 Fifth Ave., b/t 43rd & 44th Sts., 2nd flr. (212-398-2622).
What: Liz Lange Maternity Warehouse Why: No more excuses about pregnancy shopping, especially with sweaters, jackets, dresses, blouses, T-shirts, swimsuits, gym wear, and more, at up to 75 percent off. When: Oct. 25 & 26. Wed., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Where: 345 W. 36th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., ground flr. (212-879-2191).
What: Loyale and Bliss Lau Why: Loyale dresses, blouses, and active wear and Bliss Lau handbags and belts at wholesale and below. When: Nov. 2 & 3. Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: 325 W. 38th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., ste. 812 (212-594-4101).
The complete works of Charles Darwin, now online.
I live in New York. I didn't live here in 2001. I almost did, but decided to move to Chicago after college instead.
This afternoon a small aircraft crashed into a residential tower on the Upper East Side (often called the "new money" part of the city) and the reality of living in New York City hit me.
When news of the crash arrived via the wire at work, the mood from my coworkers was very unexpected. Everyone joked and sent out one liners. (Perhaps that's the way they now deal with their fears here.) However, I couldn't find the comedy and was desperately trying to hold back tears. The reality that I live in an epicenter of one of the most hated nations in the world had really come into focus for me.
I remember being as young eight and wanting to live here. All through high school I made plans to move here. I applied to every college in the area. But, after just a year and a few months here, New York City is no longer NEW YORK CITY for me. Lately, I find myself wanting to just get away from the loud noises, the smells, the multitude of people. I really think I'm close to packing up and leaving urban life behind. I might even be ready to buy a house, instead of the standard "condo" for young, urban professionals.
Don't misunderstand me. I am a woman who has lived in many major cities (San Francisco, Chicago and New York on a separate occasion) throughout my life. I have a dire need and attraction to all the culture that heavily populated cities offer, but as I grow older, I am desiring the subtle chirping of birds in the morning and the smell of fresh cut grass in the summer.
Sounds a little too responsible, doesn't it? I guess we all have to grow up eventually.
With the holiday season right around the corner it's time to find something new and different to get my mother (also known as "the woman who has everything"). This year, I thought I would purchase several $20-$30 gift certificates from a variety of stores and deliver them to her in a pretty pouch or purse. But New York Magazine strikes again.
News about City Shuffle's Shopping Deck arrived in my stocking (inbox) this morning. The Shopping Deck is a set of 52 cards that double as $10 gift certificate to several independently owned New York City stores. Not only is this a great idea, but it also helps out the little people and I am — amongst other things — a champion of the independently owned!
Unfortunately, these little cards won't help me with my mom issue. She lives in Indianapolis and wouldn't get much use out of gift certificates to New York shops like Le Labo, Just Shades or Love Shine. But maybe I can design her own little deck with gift certs that from stores that she frequents in her neck of the woods.
New Yorkers can get the Shopping Deck ($29.95) at www.cityshuffle.com.
Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction has just introduced the ABE/JFK hoodie, an item dedicated to the science of coincidence:
ABE was elected President in 1860. JFK was elected President in 1960. Both presidents were shot on a Friday. ABE's secretary was named Kennedy. JFK's secretary was named Lincoln. Both were succeeded by southerners called Johnson.
Connected? Maybe.
In the spirit of consolidation, I have decided to move my Stylehive items here. Watch for my shopping desires to gradually start appearing in the coming days.
I don't know how I missed it, but 2 months ago I found a new favorite - New York Magazine. I'd heard of it before, but thinking it would be as stuffy (and typically culturally bias) as it's counterpart The New York Times I never took the time to read it. However I digress. It's Brilliant -- with a capital "B".
Here are some of my favorites from this week:
Meet. Mate. Multiply.
Jeziah Robertson, 7, and Dakotarome Paul, 6, Cousins
Q Adjarenimako
According to the Village Voice, the art world still belongs to the boys. In an article published 21 Sep 2006, the Voice reported that the number of women exhibiting in New York City is relatively lower than that of their male counterparts. The numbers for the fall exhibition schedules of 125 well-known New York galleries, 42 percent of which are owned or co-owned by women, only 23 percent of the 297 one-person shows by living artists taking place between September 21 and December 31 are solos by women.
Although that number is up from last year's 19 percent, one would think the artistic world would be on the cusp of balancing gender representation. Read more in the Voice.
