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Monthly Archives: May 2009

this weekend…

Friday, May 29, 2009

Need something to do?  We recommend:
1. Closes this weekend: Jenny Holzer: Protect Protect at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
2. This Saturday only: Score at the Bklyn Yard – “free boutique” clothing swap featuring clothing, books, kitchen supplies and music, absolutely none of which is for sale.
3. Every Saturday: The Brooklyn Flea in Fort [...]

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recession trends: more sex

Friday, May 29, 2009

When the economy goes down, sex goes up. 

A recession is a time to come together. With people spending more time at home – and whether its because they have some spare time, need some comfort, are in love, or just in the mood - it looks like they are having more personal time. According to AdAge, “first-quarter [...]

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What’s in My Make-up Case? What’s in Yours…

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

 
a.  Python Make-Up Clutch- Vintage (sorry girls!)
b.  NARS Eyeshadow – Galapagos
c.  MAC Studio Finish SPF35 in NC20 and MAC Select Cover-Up in NC20 
d.  NARS Blush – Orgasm
e.  Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation SPF 15 in Sand
f.  Eyeliner Brush – 266 Small Angle Brush
g.  Becca Fine Loose Finishing Powder in Eggshell
h.  MAC Fluidline in MacroViolet
i.  [...]

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More than just a space

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

The retail environment is just as important as the featured products. The space is another extension of the brand’s identity – a facilitator of a deeper experience and an important channel to further communicate the brand message. Duh, you might say. But what seems so obvious is so often overlooked. Fortunately, the trend in retail design seems [...]

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burgers on a budget

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

What’s the next great trend we see emerging as the Recession drags on?  Luxury dining repackaged as…affordable, obtainable even (dare we say it) everyday?  The notable NYC chef, Daniel Boulud owner of the ultra-luxe Daniel is preparing to open his latest restaurant, DBGB a “sausage, burgers and beer” joint that promises Daniel-level quality without the [...]

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A Package with a lot of Promise ;)

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Urban Decay has done it again.  This fun and flirty innovative cosmetic company known for it’s hip, artistic palettes and creative packaging has once again busted through the over saturated cosmetic industry with a lip-gloss every girl is going to want to know about- POCKET ROCKET LIP GLOSS.
Glossy, hot sexy lips, man-hunting/pheromone releasing agents, and [...]

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we so called this…

Thursday, May 21, 2009

On Monday, we hinted at our suspicions for Anna Wintour’s recent press blitz and today we can officially say…we were right.
The details of “Fashion’s Night Out” – a collaborative retail incentive, set to go down on September 10th, was announced by Mayor Bloomberg and a sprinkling of  fashion’s finest…like, Anna Wintour.  The idea was to [...]

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What’s in My Make-up Case? What’s in Yours…

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

a.  Glitter Leopard Make-up Case
b.  Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation
c. Smashbox CAMERA READY FULL COVERAGE CONCEALER
d.  Lorac Multi-Platinum Palette
e.  Bare Escentuals Precious Gold Beauty Duo
f.  Wet ‘n’ Wild MegaLiner Liquid Eyeliner, Dark Brown
g.  Smith’s Rosebud Rose Balm
h.  Lancome Juicy Tube Smoothie in Spring Fling
i.  Philosophy Booster Caps Retinol Capsules
j.  CoverGirl Lashblast Mascara
k.  Shiseido ‘Zen [...]

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Color color everywhere

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

It’s official – color has invaded this city of black like an 80s flashback. For the past 2 seasons, the runways were saturated with pops of  vibrant, lively colors. Designers were all about expressing optimism and hope as the recession set into reality. But as in all cases, color favoritism is bound to happen. Yellow seems [...]

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Kate Spade puts the hula back in hoop

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

On our way out the door to a CEW event last week, we ran straight into a mob of girls hula hooping outside Kate Spade. We’re totally accustomed to our downstairs neighbor’s sweet and engaging window displays (just last week, they were giving out Mother’s Day cards with free postage), but this was truly a [...]

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