Choice Event Series...............This Sounds, Looks and May Even Taste Like Fun!

"CHOICE Festival, held on March 1st-15th, celebrates the GRAND opening of a brand new revolving storefront in Williamsburg, Brooklyn called 303GRAND. The event will be exhibiting a new medium each day including fashion, live art, technology, illustrators, photographers, film, paintings, street art, and much more.

303GRAND is the newest and most unique retail rental space in Brooklyn, New York. Located in the hip and trendy neighborhood of Williamsburg, 303GRAND provides brands, artists, and organizations an opportunity to create an experiential pop-up store or retail experience with minimal time or budget commitment.
The audience will be able to enjoy the work of NYC’s most brilliant artists, and will also be able to create their own artwork, mingle with like-minded people, learn from new innovations in art, and get a taste of what’s to come at 303GRAND"....

Sample Sale Bonanza in NYC............Who Say's Lucky Doesn't Give Back, Huh?

Nikka New York (Moving Blowout Sample Sale)
2/25/09- 2/28/09

214 W. 39th St.(btwn 7th & 8th Aves.)
Suite #907
New York, NY 10018
(212) 302-4284

Wed-Sat 11am-7pm

Tops now $30-$80, orig. $230 and up
Jackets now $90, orig. $350
Dresses now $40-$125, orig. $150-$500



Vintage and New Designer Handbags
2/26/09- 2/28/09

135 W. 52nd St. - Flatotel Hotel(btwn 6th & 7th Ave)
5th Floor
New York, NY 10019
(917) 453-6687

"Sample Sale Productions has the largest selection of Chanel assembled outside of Chanel. Find hundreds of new and mint vintage designer handbags up to 70% off, as well as designer sunglasses, jewelry, coats, and furs. For three days only, shop Chanel and other favorite designers including Fendi, Louis Vuiton, Hermes, Prada, Dior, and more at up to 70% off" (shouts to TS for this one)....



Patti Rose Presents - J. Mendel and Oscar de la Renta
2/24/09- 2/25/09

124 E. 58th St.(btwn. Park & Lexington Ave.)
Ground Fl.
New York, NY 10022
(917) 533-8251

Tue 9am-7pm
Wed 9am-6pm

Seriously, I saved the best for last....As you all know J. Mendel is the eye/ designer to the stars....Beyonce, Jessica Alba, Demi Moore, Hillary Swank and Rihanna are just a few of the names to be blessed....Now you can join this brat pack of starlets that light up your televisions (man I sound like an infomercial, huh?)...Anywhoo, this is the one you don't want to miss...Savings up to 85% off retail...Also, find other designer fashions by Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Steilmann and much more....

Armani Exchange..........Sample Sale (hmmm)....

I know I've been lazy on the creative post, and I've opted to send you all on shopping sprees but I have good news.....(drumroll por favor).....creativity will be back! Till then, enjoy this wonderful sample sale (yes, another one) by the wonderful people at Armani Exchange......by the by, it's cash only....for these prices, you shouldn't have a problem with that....late!

Shop a wide selection of:

Tees, skirts, and shorts: $5
Long sleeve tees and vests: $10
Shirts, blouses, and sweaters: $15
Jeans, pants, dresses, and blazers: $20
Light outerwear: $25
Heavy outerwear: $30
Leather outerwear: $40
Belts, hats, and sunglasses: $5
Wallets: $10
Bags: $15
Leather bags: $20

Begins: 11/15/2008
Ends: 11/15/2008

Sat 9:30am-3pm
Shop early to avoid the crowd.s
All Sales Are Final

125 Enterprise Ave. South
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Fashon Alert...................Vein Wear.....I Got Nothing (Sorry)...

I usually come up with something catchy or whimsy in order to introduce a brand, but when they do such a great job........who am I to mess with genius? Words taken Directly from their website:

"The term “designer” is often
used loosely in the shoes, mens shoes, mens fashion industry, and certainly so by a
number of factories mass
producing male footwear that
copy the fashion leaders.
Vein does it differently. How
you’d expect true designer shoes to be created for you.
Each original design is sketched,
first as a conceptual, and then
worked and re-worked into final
drawings with graphite on paper.
Then, prototype dress shoes are
meticulously crafted. Drawn by
hand, made by hand."

Now that's creative.....enjoy!

Don't foget to check out the site HERE

Fashion Alley - Vintage Event - Chanel, Pucci, Hermes, & More.......I'm Name-dropping More Than Mr. West!

"Fashion Alley on Pier 92 is NYC's largest vintage fashion source. At this event, you will find over 100 motivated sellers with everything from vintage eyewear, men's ties, designer bags, couture gowns, fabulous jewelry, '60s dresses, shoes, men's and women's wear, scarves, hats, and more. Find that handbag of your dreams. Prices start at under a $100 to $10,000 by such names as Chanel, Fendi, Prada, Hermes, Gucci, Pucci, and more. Find all styles and all eras, all vintage, and all for sale! Admission is $15 and includes entry into Pier 94 with 500 more dealers selling 17th century furniture, art, and objects. It's like no other show in the world."
(Words via TB).....I hope you REALLY enjoy this one.....late!

Begins: 11/15/2008
Ends: 11/16/2008

Sat 9am-6pm
Sun 11am-6pm

711 12th Ave
Pier 92 (at 52nd to 55th Streets)
New York, NY 10019
(973) 808-5015

Lafayette 148 New York - Fall Warehouse Sale..........

Lafayette 148 New York is sold at Saks and Neiman Marcus, and has been featured in O The Oprah Magazine and Town & Country. It is also a favorite among celebrities for its chic and modern separates. Save up to 80% on wholesale pricing on a full range of sizes including missy, petite, and women's.....How sick is this, huh? I'm giving you sooooo much sales, and this one is (drumroll please)...SiCkNeSs... Prices include:

Blouses: $25-$35, orig. $268
Skirts: $35-$45, orig. $448
Knits: $25-$45, orig. $348
Pants: $50, orig. $298
Leather: $115, orig. $998

Begins: 11/13/2008
Ends: 11/15/2008

Thu: 9am-8pm
Fri: 9am-7pm
Sat: 10am-5pm

148 Lafayette St
(btwn. Howard & Grand)
New York, NY 10013
(877) 523-1488

Don't forget to check out the Fall 2008 Lookbook HERE

Another Sample Sale...................There He Goes Again (By "He", I Mean ME)

So I've been hitting you up with sales from everywhere to nowhere.......This is one of those sample sales that came from out of nowhere from a brand that is known everywhere (I'll stop now).....Ever since she stepped on the scene (ala Chub Rock), Catherine Holtstein has gone her own lane, and carved a shortcut on the road to fashionista success.....I know this sample sale is going to be SiCkNeSs......btw, for those of you who can't jar your memory in order to remember who she is, check out the piece worn by Mischa Barton that had the world all "a twitter"....enjoy!

Catherine Holstein Sample Sale
213 W 35th St, 10001
Sat:10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun:noon-6 p.m.
I will have a confirmation on the address for you later.....









Oh, check out this sick coverage vid (fashion week) from the good folk at Nylonmag

Fashion Update.................Nelli by Janice Jaraicie....Me Likes!

What I love about this brand is how it seems to fit on the model. Some of you are probably wondering what I mean.....well, this is a brand and style that seems to work well for the fully figured woman....the active woman....the ball player...the track and field star....The model is definately toned, and her shoulders show you that she stays active....yet the clothing sit so perfectly on her that her activity is not seen up front....just beauty lined with beautiful clothing.
But don't think Nelli is only for the active woman, because their website caters to all women and shows a sophistication and simplicity through color.....enjoy!

Check out the Fall collection byNELLI







Taken from Nelli's website:

"Born in Hong Kong, raised in both Saudi Arabia and Montreal, Canada, and having established the successful Nelli clothing line while living in San Diego, California; Janice Jaraicie’s dynamic make up has guided her creativity to be translated in the clothing she designs. Inspired by the classic elegance of Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, and ingenuity of modern day divas Betsy Johnson and Carolina Herrera; Janice Jaraicie crafts with the feminine, confident, graceful woman in mind. A love for world travel, music, sports cars, and the ability to speak four languages, this glamour girl lives life to the fullest and has a talent that demands the attention of the fashion world. Quality natural fabrics such as silk, cotton, and wool blends are used to create the quality that allow for each piece to contour the female body; the epitome of comfort and style. Fashion trends are merely guidelines; individual taste for simplicity, sophistication, and style embody the elements of what is Nelli by Janice Jaraicie."

Brooklyn Industries Sample Sale....................Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy (ewww, that one was corny)

Where can you go and shop till you drop and not feel as if you're breaking the bank....well I honestly don't know the answer to that question. What I do know is that Brooklyn Industries is known for having affordable style that will not dissapoint....they're having a sample sale and guess who's giving you the drop (drumroll please)......LUCKY.......enjoy!

Don't forget to check out the site HERE

801 Broadway (Between 11th & 12th)
New York, NY 10003
646.478.8871

Monday-Saturday 11:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 8:30pm

BETA spaces 08................Someone Might Be Going Out On A Date!

BETA Spaces
(Bushwick Exhibition Triangle of Alternative Spaces)

Check out the full poster by clicking HERE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 2008 from 11am to 7pm
BETA Spaces is a day of multi-disciplinary group art shows, which encourages artists to transform the private and public spaces of Bushwick into exhibition spaces: living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, studios, streets, subways, sidewalks, and gardens. The festival will take place within a 10-block triangle south of Johnson Street, east of Bushwick Avenue, and west of Jefferson Avenue. The compact geographic nature of the festival is designed to provide the public an unbeatable opportunity to visit dozens of venues and experience hundreds of artists within a short period of time. (In comparison, our annual Bushwick Open Studios Festival (BOS) usually features 100+ locations spread geographically across 3 square miles!)

Make A Difference.....................With Style!

As you should know by now, I am a strong supporter of change and bettering not just our communities, but the world......It's always a great feeling to find other brands and companies with similar interest...."Designer Jamie Lim has found a way to combine two of ’08’s big themes, social enterprise and large specs, with her creation of the sustainable sunglasses company KAYU" josh spear. The great thing is that each pair sold pays for sight-restoring surgery in Ghana and India through Unite for Sight........pure SICKNESS!

Taken from KAYUs website:

OUR CAUSE

ONE PAIR OF GLASSES = ONE SIGHT-RESTORING SURGERY

"80% of blindness is curable or preventable, yet 36 million are needlessly blind. Avoidable blindness is most common in the poorest of the poor, and has far-reaching implications that touch on all aspects of human development - social, economic and quality of life. Eliminating preventable blindness is one of the world's most urgent problems and one that persists due to a lack of funds.



At KAYU, we believe that no person should remain blind if they don't have to. That's why KAYU collaborates with Unite for Sight, Inc. (www.uniteforsight.org) in promoting the elimination of preventable blindness by contributing $50.00 for each pair of glassses we sell. So -



FOR EVERY PAIR OF GLASSES PURCHASED, KAYU WILL DONATE $50 TO FUND ONE SIGHT-RESTORING SURGERY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD.

One pair of glasses = One sight-restoring surgery. Make a difference, give the gift of sight."

Sounds good, right? Well, start doing your part by clicking HERE and HERE

SHANICKERS..........I'm Trying To Think of Something Smart......Oh Well!

"I create everything from my mind and my surroundings because I am an artist, and I MUST create!
Shannon Lynn Jernigan

If only you knew how jealous I am at the pure originality of that statement......LoL....Do you ever look at your room, apartment and think; "What can I do to make this place stand out?" Well this one is a real treat....Art that shows your originality and helps you express "you"! Anyone who can show me "monkey art" is cool with me......enjoy!







YOU CAN GET MORE BY CLICKING HERE

Fashion Alert: Ingwa; Melero..................."My Chick Burnin down Bergdorf"

CHECK OUT THE COLLECTION HERE

Ingwa; Melero is crafted by the design team of Nike Ingwa Clausing and Tina Hernaiz Melero. Nike and Tina’s love of design began as childhood friends in a small town in Germany. Inspired by their mothers’ handcrafting books from the 70’s, they began making their own clothes at an early age. Soon, their hobby became obsession and they spent all of their free time designing outfits for themselves and their friends.





Nike’s passion led her to study tailoring at an haute couture house in Hamburg, Germany. She then went on to receive a degree in fashion design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Tina also pursued her dream, receiving a master’s degree in graphic design from Fachhoch-schule in Duesseldorf, Germany. The draw of the New York fashion scene soon took hold of both Nike and Tina, leading them to move to NYC permanently in 2001, where they founded Ingwa; Melero.



Ingwa; Melero’s incorporation of traditional handcrafting techniques, with fitted feminine silhouettes, continues to capture attention of the New York fashion scene, as well as the rest of the nation. Ingwa; Melero can currently be found at Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman and numerous specialty boutiques in New York, Los Angeles and around the country....

Ahhhhh..........Oh How Art Steals My Heart!

myplasticheartnyc
210 Forsyth Street NYC 10002
646.290.6866
Tues - Sat 12-7pm (till 5pm on Sunday)

"Kathie Olivas, creator of the wildly popular Scavengers, will be showing her original art from the current series at the My Plastic Heart store in New York City beginning October 17th until November 19th. The show will feature original smaller paintings, drawings and custom toys. Kathie herself will be at the opening on the 17th from 6-9, along with Brandt Peters, to discuss the dystopic charm behind her work" (shouts to tomopop).

This is going to be craaaaaaaazy! You all know how big of a vinyl fan I am, and how much I so dig artistic expression. This should definately be a good look. Below are some pieces designed by Kathie.......enjoy!

Fashion Alert: Claudia Schulz...........Crickett Anyone!

And you thought I lost my wit and banter.......Well today lovely people, I like to show you one of the most interesting, thought out concepts missing in fashion....."creative head-wear"...There was a time when a woman (and men as well), were seen as distinguished with the proper hat. Women wore hats not just for Church or Funerals, but because it complimented the outfit and it made them look BAD (in the good way)....So today, I bring you Claudia Schulz....

"Claudia Schulz grew up in Berlin, Germany and moved to Vancouver, Canada in 1999. Her hat designs are inspired by European 1920’s and 1930’s styles. Each of Claudia’s pieces are uniquely designed based upon classic minimalist design principles showing simple lines, striking colours and refined accent details, creating a wearable, modern-urban hats"....(shouts to SD)...Enjoy the pics below:

CHECK OUT THE COLLECTION HERE

Emperial Nation: Fall 08 Collection Launch.......

Shouts to the homey YellowRebel for this one......



Emperial Nation was created in New York City in 2007 by a group of streetwear connoisseurs. The pioneers of this lifestyle brand noticed a demand in the marketplace for sophisticated and meaningful designs inspired by historical events. The EN movement is dedicated to preserve history through the arts and giving it a new life through modern eyes of people who want to change their world.

Emperial Nation's next tee collection will be hitting stores shortly. This seasons first group takes inspiration from the great Harlem Renaissance era. Take a trip uptown with these original pieces that include images of Jack "Galveston Giant" Johnson, Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, and other strong images from that time in history.

To celebrate this release, Emperial Nation will be having it's very own release party, in collaboration with The Tastemakers Society, on October 16, 2008 at New York City's Gallery Bar located in the Lower East Side. From the hours of 7PM-10PM, Emperial Nation will be playing host to one of NYC's most exciting and happening spots. Two Hungry Brothers will be in the house spinning everything from old school R&B, electro-pop to underground hip hop. Those that come celebrate will be treated to gift bags, complimentary Sonu beverages and celebrity style photography sessions. Did we forget to mention the 7:30pm to 8:30pm open bar?! This is The Back to School event you don't want to miss!

Should be GREAT!

Samoy Lenko Spring Summer 2009........A Modern Day Fairy Tale

"Samoy Lenko’s Spring/Summer 2009 collection, See-Line Woman, continues a curious narrative conceived by designer Natasha Samoylenko. Deriving inspiration from the sensual spirit of both Nina Simone’s song and the intimacy of a 1920’s French boudoir, the collection: a palette of luxurious fabrics, vivid colors, and sensual shapes, is full of dreamy dresses in lustrous hues and fluid separates alternating from shiny to matte textures"....Not only are these dressed beautiful but you notice the artistry used to bring them to life? I love the use of fairy tales in each picture (its about time someone showed love to Rumpelstiltskin)....This is a very good look come Spring ladies! I've taken the liberty of posting a location you can find this brand (i gotta start doing that more)

Subdivision Boutique (a piece on them is on the way...trust)
48-18 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: 718-482-1899
Tues-Sat: 12pm- 8pm
Sunday: 12pm- 6pm

Reed Annex........(There's a Fantastic Four Joke In There Somewhere)

So last week, Reed Annex opened its doors and thank jeebs for Freshness on the pics....I love the warehouse look and the selling of simplicity (its not easy to make a design look easy)....but from what I'm hearing, the prices are pure SICKNESS.....how so you ask?....30%-70% of regular prices...ALL THE TIME!

Reed Annex
151 Orchard Street
(Right Next Door To Reed Space)
New York, NY 10002
212-253-0588