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zentrend 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I've always been very fascinated by eastern fashion: silk, embroidery, beading, vibrant colors. The question has always been how to combine such pieces with my western style.Just like in the gourmet world, the answer is "fusion".ZenTrend knows that: their collection mixes East and West, and brings you wearable choices at affordable prices.This top is an example of a well-orchestrated fusion: the eastern silk brocade coupled with a western design, for a piece that can be worn with a skirt, black pants or even jeans.I have first-hand experience dealing with ZenTrend. I own this beautiful shawl on the left, and it is silky, soft and as warm as you would expect a pashmina to be, with the added touch of pretty beadings.The service is simply outstanding, their signature packages are very original, and Lekha was such an exquisite person to deal with.Pay her a visit: ZenTrend
ready set holiday 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Yes, we're running out of time... I have about 10 more presents to buy and no idea on what to get.Luckily we have websites like ReadySetHoliday.This website features merchandise from Sears, Kmart and Land's End, all in one convenient, easy to browse, place.Most of the hard work is already
done for you, with gift ideas already divided into categories: for her, for him, for teens...And you can pretty much find anything you're looking for, from barbellsto George Foreman's grillto a Martha Steward's Everyday dinnerware setto my personal favorite, jewelry.On most items, you have the option of shipping or picking up the item in store.The website also offers gift cards, tips on getting ready for the holidays, how to decorate the house and seasonal recipes.Go on, give it a try, online shopping is the easiest way to go and... you only have 6 days left!
christmas wish list 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This post is going to be an on-going project: a "Christmas Wish List".It's almost time to unwrap the presents, but there is still time to get few more...SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-T10I've found the cutest camera of all! The pink color makes it much more expensive compared to the black version... but this is the first pink camera I've seen!__________________________COACH TORREE BOOTSI love these boots by Coach. It doesn't look like Coach sells them anymore, but you can find them at some department stores or maybe on eBay. I think they're called Torree boots.__________________________SONY 32" BRAVIA S-SERIES LCD HDTVI have always wanted one of those flat screen panels you hang on a wall... it just doesn't get any more stylish than that.With the help of a techie friend, we narrowed the selection down to this baby. Beautiful and affordable (well, kind of).__________________________MOTORAZR V3m REDIt's time to get a new phone.From the sale of each phone, $17 is donated to help fight AIDS in Read more:christmas wish
my holiday party dress 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Remember all those posts about holiday party dress
es? The day before the party I still hadn't found a dress I liked, so I decided to save some money and wear one of my dresses:I'm the one in the middle.It's nice not to wear black once in a while, especially when there's a room full of black dresses.Be different! :)
december 2006 - $100 budget 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Christmas is over. The presents exchanged, the credit cards charged, the wallets emptied. And if you are anything like me, you didn't buy anything for yourself in December, because someone might give "it" to you as a present. But after all the boxes are open, it's up to you to fill any void.You've spent all your money, true, but what about all the good stuff that goes on sale right about now? And, you still need some clothes for the winter, don't you?Didn't you get $100 from grandma? Or maybe from mom? Yes? Excellent!A tunic top for $20.A black denim mini skirt for $29.99.A nice pair of wool trouser for $54.99.Gentle disclaimer: this stuff is on sale right now, and it's not guaranteed to last. Read more:budget
do you scrub enough? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 An excerpt for American Psycho:"After I change into Ralph Lauren monogrammed boxer shorts and a Dair Isle sweater and slide into silk polka-dot Enrico Hidolin slippers, I tie a plastic ice pack around my face and commence with the morning's stretching exercises.Afterwards I stand in front of a chrome and acrylic Washmobile bahroom sink - with soap dish, cup holder, and railings that serve as towel bars, which I bought at Hasting Tile to use while the marble sinks I ordered from Finland are being sanded - and stare at my reflection with the ice pack still on.I pour some Plax antiplaque formula into a stainless-steel tumbler and swish it around my mouth for thirty seconds. Then I squeeze Rembrandt onto a faux-tortoise-shell toothbrush and start brushing my teeth (too hung over to floss properly-but maybe I flossed before bed last night?) and rinse with Listerine.Then I inspect my hands and use a nailbrush.I take the ice-pack mask off and use a deep-pore cleanser lotion, then an herb-min Read more:scrub
l.l.bean 1970-01-01 00:59:59 You don't always have to look glamorous.There are days, especially in January (and especially in New York), when my priorities are cozy and warm.And when I think cozy I think L(azy).L(ounger).BeanI just love lounging around in their stuff, like their flannel pajamas.And their plush robes.Or their extra comfortable fleece.
want a tattoo? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Everybody has an opinion on tattoo
s:- I have one!- I hate them!- I'm too old for one now.- I've always wanted one but I am afraid of needles...I personally like them.I think a tattoo can say a lot about a person, from the "I got this one after going through a very rough time, and I wanted some of the experience to stay with me forever (even visually)" to the "I got this tattoo this one time when I was drunk with my friends, and I don't even like it anymore...".Luckily, today tattoos are widely accepted (when in moderation of course), and have become just another fashion trend, but I believe it's still important to think about where to get a tattoo (it's also wise to think about the "what" to get).I have a tattoo, and if I could go back, oh say 13 years ago, I would still get it, but in a different place. It's an armlet, on my left arm. That means I can't wear a strapless dress, an alter dress, a tank top, a bikini or a see-through shirt without showing it off. And while that mig
are you kidding me? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Yes, it's Sienna Miller.No, I have no idea what she was thinking...I understand she got the idea from Chanel, but is it hard to figure out that you shouldn't wear these micro shorts with a micro top?And that just because you saw it at a fashion show, it doesn't mean you should buy it and wear it?Case in point, this piece from Jean Paul Gaultier.Nobody is really going to wear it out with friends......except, maybe, on a date with a Mr. Lechter or a Mr. Myers.
fashion - spring '07 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Spring is around the corner, so let's take a look at our shopping list:Yep! Leggings are still around.Pair them with this season's other must buy: flats.If you prefer pants, this spring you can wear practically any kind of pants you like:Skinny.Wide Legged.Cropped.As seen with this season's favorite metallic, silver.Mid-lenght fashionable khakis.And shorts.Again, cold metallics steal the scene.But white is the color of the season.A short, white dress is another must buy.Four words about bags.Enough hobos. Buy satchels.
miu miu bags 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Reader's Question: I want to buy a Miu Miu Bow Satchel, do you know if they come in other than of white color?And I would also do with your opinion on which bag will be still around the Bow or the Nappa Satchel?The Miu Miu Bow Satchel comes in off-white and in brown. I've read somewhere that it also comes in black, but I can't find any pictures of it.I like both colors. Depending on what you are looking for, buy the brown for more of a casual look and something that you will be able to wear forever.The white one is perfect at the moment, since white is all the rage, but you might have to set it aside few seasons down the road, whenever white bags fall out of style. There are different Nappa Satchel from Miu Miu right now, so I am not sure which one you are referring to... in case it's this one, the Nappa Patch Satchel, I don't really like it. I would say go with the Bow. If, instead, it's this one... it's a close call.I like this one a lot, but the style is very different from t
spring wedding dresses 1970-01-01 00:59:59 My co-worker's question:Have you given your thoughts on hot dresses for spring? Wedding season is coming up… I've got two in april! I need a dress!!! And does it still stand true that you should not wear white and/or red to wedding
s? What if there is a pattern on it?Ah, weddings! How lucky! You get to dress up, ride in a limo, lip-sync at mass (it's ok, a lot of people do it), eat like a queen, dance to 80s music and bad techno (who hired this DJ?), place bets on how long the couple will last, get drunk, go home.So what do you wear for such a charming event?There is an unwritten rule of not wearing white to a wedding, not to detract from the bride, and I agree. There are plenty of other colors to wear... why take the limelight off your friend/relative?The only time you are allowed to wear white is if the bride stole your boyfriend and then had the courage to invite you to the wedding. Heck, I say buy a $99 wedding gown and wear that to the wedding! :)What about red? Yes, y
lesportsac - spring 2007 2007-03-14 15:21:00 For some reason, LeSportsac is not very big in the States. Sure they sell bags, they have stores... but it just doesn't have the fame (I think) it should have. Hopefully these new spring designs will catch people's attention.I really like this new "Pirata" (by tokidoki) print. And it comes with new styles of bags too, a bit different from the classic LeSportsac.And how can you resist the cuteness of Fafi on this limited edition print?But don't worry... the classic are still there. :)Bottom line is, LeSportsac is a fun brand, that constantly reinvents itself, that has so many different prints to chose from:Yet people still prefer brands that offer this kind of variety:Oh well... Read more:lesportsac
are you a fashion leader or a follower? 2007-03-31 14:54:00 My work elevator is pretty neat, since it has a little tv screen that keeps you entertained for the 10 seconds of the ride. Sometimes with financial news, sometimes with the weather, sometimes with fun facts.Yesterday the fun fact was about fashion, and this is what it said (more or less):"Fashions come and go at a surprisingly steady rate, driven by a small minority of innovators amidst a majority of people copying each other."I looked it up, and found out that a Dr. Alex Bentley discovered this in his research...Well, this is what I have to say to Dr. Bentley:"Noooooo, really???"I love when people discover the obvious.I think we all knew that about fashion, didn't we?We all know about fashion innovators and fashion followers.Madonna is a fashion innovator. Lindsay, Nicole and Paris are fashion followers.Some people love to be creative and different (minority) while others are happy with going with the flow, wearing what everyone else is wearing (majority).Following is easy: all you
a message from a fashion leader 2007-04-08 03:39:00 If you're tired of just following the fashion trends, and are ready to be more of a fashion leader, you need to start by taking some risks.Like wearing unusual accessories.Or better yet, trying not to "always" wear what everyones else is wearing.Nobody was wearing big crosses as a fashion statement back then, but I did.I am not suggesting wearing a wedding dress to any other occasion other than your own wedding, but definitely try to mix-and-match styles and accessories that you don't usually mix-and-match.Here the contrast was between the lace of the dress and the metal of all my bracelets.Never be afraid to experiment. Play with colors.Black, white, red and grey are not the only colors to wear.Try turquoise, yellow, orange...What is the fastest way to make a bold statement?Chop your beautiful long hair off!People will notice.I really did it because my hair was fried from all the damage of coloring, but hey! people still noticed.A word of caution here... cut your hair: YESshave your
zentrend sale 2007-04-09 16:36:00 My friend Lekha at ZenTrend.com is having a Spring Sale (up to 40% off).Hop on over now... it ends April 15th!www.zentrend.com
skin md natural shielding lotion 2007-04-16 01:30:00 The people behind "Skin MD Shielding Lotion" sent me a sample of their cream to try out and, if happy with the results, to blog about.You don't have to twist my arm to try a new product, and since they sent a whole 4 oz. bottle, I decided to also share it with my co-workers and get different opinions.The trial started with just Barbara and myself.As soon as we tried the cream on our hands for the first time, we did notice that it felt different than our usual hand lotion
. The best thing about it, was that it dried out completely, without leaving any greasy residue. I am very finicky about greasiness. Even when I use my regular hand cream I always follow up with a paper towel to dry it out. With this cream I didn't need to dry any greasy residue.So the first impression was positive.We decided to continue using it twice a day, and to keep an eye out for any noticeable skin improvements.These are some excerpts from doctors' reviews about the benefits of using Skin MD Natural shielding
swatch watches 2007-04-25 17:01:00 Here's another brand that has had a lot of trouble shaking off an 80s image, but that constantly delivers a great and fun product: Swatch.I've been a fan since the 80s, and to this day if I need a new watch, my first choice is always a swatch.Sure I'd love a Cartier, but I can get one of those later on, when I'm older and richer.In the meantime, at an average of $60 a watch, nothing beats a swatch watch. Their variety is something you can't find in any other brand.Some people mistakenly think that all Swatches
look the same. You know, with the plastic strap... The funny figurines... The big face, with an 80s look... The pretty colors... The candy-looking ones...The Chronographs... The pretty chronographs... The exotic ones...The Mother's Day onesThe sporty ones... These days I prefer their girly ones with flowers or the ones that wear like a cuffor like a charm braceletand why not hearts?and the "glamorous" ones Do I have a favorite one?Yes. This one.It's called "Sparkling Queen
engagement ring 2007-05-07 15:44:00 With all the brides walking up the aisles this month, it is only natural for the rest of us, the ones still trying to catch that bouquet, to fantasize about that special day.Usually the journey starts with the famous engagement ring.No other ring has been given more value, nor caused more joy.No other symbol has been more desired (by the girls) and more dreaded (by the guys, on occasion) at the same time.So it does not come as a surprise that I’ve fantasized about owning one, too.And thanks to internet, my (and your) days of fantasizing are over. It is now possible, in fact, to build your engagement ring online (and then send the bookmark to your boyfriend). :)The most important part of the project is, of course, picking the right diamond, and there are many different diamonds to pick from. And when you are about to spend 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 thousand dollars on a diamond, you want to make sure you know what is the best diamond your money can buy (I’m talking to the guys now).Here’s
"what should I wear" scrapbook 2007-05-20 16:37:00 Here is a simple project to help you with every morning's burning question:"What should I wear?"All you need is a camera (it would be great if it was a Polaroid, so you would get the pictures right away!) and a scrapbook (or a photo album, or a 3-ring binder...).Every time you find new and great combinations in your wardrobe, take a picture of yourself wearing those items. And add it to your scrapbook.It works wonders when you can't think of anything to wear, or when you are too tired to think in the morning.Or even better, when you can point to page 11 and ask your little sister to get the relevant pieces out of your closet, and lay them neatly on your bed for you.I keep a separate section for inspirational outfits from fashion magazines, too.
ice.com sweepstakes 2007-05-28 12:53:00 Good News! Ice.com is sponsoring a sweepstake for NY Spender's readers!And this is the prize:A pair of 1/4 Carat 3 Stone Diamond 14K White Gold Leverback Earrings (a $250 value).Just hop on over www.ice.com/nyspender any time between May 28th and June 25th.Plus, if you enter the sweep, you'll also get a 20% discount on a purchase.
a wallet for every wallet 2007-05-31 12:33:00 Let me start by saying that I do not match my wallet
s to my handbags. Which means I really only use one wallet, until I get bored with it and then I buy a new one.I don't throw away the old wallets, but I rarely use them again. So they either collect dust in a drawer, or I give them away to my little sister, or to a friend.Well, it is now time for a new wallet. The signs are usually the same: I stop carrying the wallet and I start throwing money in the side pockets of my bags. Credit cards float around the bag. But the worst sign is me sitting at the doctor's office, looking for my health insurance card, and suddenly realizing that it's still tightly tucket inside the "old" wallet, that is now back at home, resting on my dresser, sadly counting its final days before it will officially be emptied and moved to the "drawer".I can't go on like this for much longer.But buying a new wallet is no easy task, at least not for me.I need to pick:1. something that will fit and match most of m Read more:every
fashion disaster... in music 2007-06-27 12:56:00 Feist's "1234" video has been a compared to a GAP commercial (that's kind of sad, for the video director).I just can't stop staring at her royal blue, super shiny outfit, wondering how low can strapless go......but also think that this lady looks likeAlanisdoing a cover of Madonna's "Hung Up".
"working class" blogger 2007-07-23 12:17:00 As you might have noticed, I have not posted in a while.I wish I could tell you the reason for not posting was because I was away on a beautiful sandy beach... or because I was test driving my spanking new Corvette convertible up and down the East coast... or because I moved to a much bigger apartment...Unfortunately, the real reason is none of the above. I was just working
(I know, boring!). Working during the day, and then some more during the evenings. Yep, the nyspender is working extra this summer!But I have not forgotten my blog, nor my readers. And I feel bad when I can't find the time to rant about something, or give you a tip on a product, or help you pick the right clothes for the season.The reality is that there are different kinds of fashion bloggers out there:1. The kind that do not have a job and get to post every day, asking for advice about which Louis Vuitton bag they should pre-order and talk about the ridiculous amount of pair of shoes they own (!!!)2. The kind that Read more:class
summer's lip gloss 2007-07-27 11:41:00 I don't wear lipstick all the time, and in the summer, if there is anything at all on my lips, is a lip gloss.This year I've already gone through 3 similar but different ones:I've received Beauty Rush Lip Gloss by Victoria's Secret free with one of my purchases. I really liked the gloss, the texture and the color, but it has a bitter taste, so I stopped wearing it after a couple of times.So I started looking for a new lip gloss. I wanted to give a try to Dior Gloss, since I like their lipsticks.DiorKiss has a softer texture than VS, and it definitely tastes better. But I seem to have an issue with these lip gloss tubes, since I always squeeze out too little or too much. So when the nice folks at Rimmel sent me a sample of their new Light Beam Gloss, I was happy that it was not in a tube. And I was very happy to see that it came with a built-in mirrow on one of its sides. I am very partial to nice packaging when it comes to make up, and Rimmel has done a great job. The gloss is not
louis vuitton's new face 2007-08-03 23:21:00 In other news...Guess who will be featured in a new Louis Vuitton's ad campaign this coming September?Here's a hint - it's one of the following people:
pick 5 louis vuitton bags 2007-08-06 19:04:00 I guess I am on a Louis Vuitton roll here...Last week I saw a show on TV about the most expensive celebrity's mansions.One thing that left me with eyes and mouth wide open was Kimora Lee's closet, and I am not referring to the size of it, in fact the way I see it is "the bigger the better" and "good for you Kimora"!The thing that shocked me (and I don't shock easily) was the number of Louis Vuitton bags in her closet. I've tried looking on the web for a picture of her closet to share with you, but I didn't find anything. So I tried to recreate the look to give you an idea:Now picture a whole wall full of Louis Vuitton bags.Why Kimora? Why? Have you talked to anybody about this problem of yours? Did a Louis Vuitton bag lock you in a closet when you were little and now that you can, you are taking revenge on ALL the Louis Vuitton bags that cross your way?Did you apply at a Louis Vuitton store but didn't get the job? So now every time you have a free moment you take your girls up to
fashionable rain boots 2007-08-12 18:48:00 Ha! Just kidding!It's been rainy these past few days, and the show on the street has been painful to the eyes... these are this year's favorites! Ouch!The classic!Why the classic color of rain boots is yellow is beyond my comprehension.Some say it is for safety reasons: you will be easy to spot, and I answer "but it's rain, not a solar eclipse!"I'm sure someone has a rational explanation, but I still think they're ugly. Just because it's a classic, and everyone is wearing them, you shouldn't let your sense of style slip with the rain.They're cute on kids!I love pink. But even this is too much for me. Wearing grandma's patterns on my feet is not my thing.The reasoning I've heard is that a fun pattern on the boots should uplift your spirits dampened by the rain... yeah right... if I would wear these boots, my spirits would jump right in the first puddle they'd find and drown themselves.I guess these are for people that don't wear anything but cowboy boots.It's a nice hybrid
my "lucky brand jeans" bag 2007-08-18 07:42:00 I needed a new handbag, so I started looking at my usual suspects:Coach (they are getting more expensive every day!)Louis Vuitton (nah, I don't feel like spending so much)Dooney & Bourke (I can't help but feel they cost way more than they should)Guess (yuck! I wasn't really looking, it just snuck up on me)Juicy Couture Leather Baby Fluffy (ha ha! nice name, but no thanks)Marc Jacobs (maybe another time, if he lowers the price of his Marc collection)Kooba (interesting)Cole Haan (when I'm a bit older)Chloe (I wish!).And then I found it in the Lucky Brand Jeans section and I fell in love instantly.It was everything I was looking for: Big but not Too Big - Soft Leather - Front Pockets - Great Rich Brown Color - Comfortable Strap.And it cost less than any of the bags above (except, of course, for those things Guess keeps calling handbags).Here it is:Except mine is in leather and not suede. I couldn't find a picture for the leather one, maybe they're not selling it anymore. Even better Read more:lucky
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