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How to Spot a Fashion Blogger

Tweet Spotting a fashion blogger in a big city is akin to identifying a specific species of bird in a [...]

Spotting a fashion blogger in a big city is akin to identifying a specific species of bird in a vast forest. There are certain distinguishing markings that allow you to discern the elusive fashion blogger. They are most commonly found in their natural habitats of New York City or LA. Below are features to look for when going fashion-blogger-watching. Consider it your sartorial Audubon manual. (All ... More...

By emilyc • Jun 5th, 2013 • Category: ENTERTAINMENT, FASHION

Times Square Mosaics by Ariel Erestingcol

Artist, Ariel Erestingcol proves that you do not need to live in New York City to have a portrait of the big apple in your home. Lets face if you are a New Yorker, I’m sure you can count on one hand the amount of times you’ve been to Times Square. Probably for a broadway show, or in my case picking up the kid I babysit from Dave and Busters. As much as we hate to admit it however, Times... More...

By Casey • May 25th, 2013 • Category: Art, ENTERTAINMENT, HOME AND REAL ESTATE, Interiors

Cronuts: Your Favorite Dessert Before You Knew They Existed

Tweet Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life. Cronuts are croissant/donut hybrids. Cronuts are the latest dessert [...]

Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life. Cronuts are croissant/donut hybrids. Cronuts are the latest dessert craze to hit NYC (they were introduced about a week ago). Cronuts are everything you’ve ever wanted. Your life is complete. Here is what you need to do: go to New York City if you’re not there already. Then, go to Dominique Ansel Bakery (189 Spring Street!!). Stand... More...

By emilyc • May 24th, 2013 • Category: Cities, Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL

Jeff Koons: A Picture and a Poem

Jeff Koons illustrates a poem by Matthea Harvey on the pleasure and peril of opening up.

A picture is worth a thousand words right? Not to artists Jeff Koons. He has recently drawn an image to reflect a poem by Matthea Harvey on the pleasure and peril of opening up. The poem is called “The Inside Out Mermaid.” Have a read at the brief and beautiful poem. In a few words it’s a physical exploration about a lover’s love to try to get the women of his infatuation to op... More...

By Casey • May 2nd, 2013 • Category: Art, ENTERTAINMENT

The Luxe Viceroy in Anguilla

The gorgeous and luxurious Viceroy hotel in Anguilla.

I’m craving a getaway from NYC and the Viceroy in Anguilla is one of the most beautiful places to relax and enjoy life by the sea if you ever need to get away. In the beautiful Anguillan resort, modern architectural forms interplay with the natural environment, while sophisticated, contemporary interiors by designer Kelly Wearstler add rich textural contrast. The resort’s signature resta... More...

By Casey • May 2nd, 2013 • Category: BEAUTY, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Hotels, Vacations

Jake Gyllenhaal is Taking Over SoulCycle

Jake Gyllenhaal’s too much of a regular at SoulCycle

SoulCycle’s Union Square 10:30AM class has gotten really tough to get into lately. And of course Jake Gyllenhaal is the reason behind it. The time, the place, even the instructor’s name got out to New York J.G. fans who have now been flocking to one of the coveted spin bikes to get a glimpse of the man in action. “He’s ‘taught’ the class from the instructor’s bike in the p... More...

By Casey • Apr 29th, 2013 • Category: CELEBS, ENTERTAINMENT

Hugh Jackman’s Crazy Stalker

The story of Hugh Jackman’s crazy NYC stalker

If there were an award for crazy female stalkers Katherine Thruston, 47 would take the cake. At Hugh Jackman’s West Village gym, Thurston accosted him with a pubic (yes pubic!) hair filled razor, and then approached his wife and seven year old daughter and declared, “I am going to marry your husband.” “It was obviously frightening…For me, my main concern is for my famil... More...

By Casey • Apr 15th, 2013 • Category: CELEBS, ENTERTAINMENT

Life Mysteries Pondered By An Intern

Some things I wonder on the reg… Why can’t handsome men look at me the same way homeless men do? Why does the lemon cake from Starbucks have more calories than that HUGE chocolate chip cookie? Why are brussel sprouts and beets so amazing? What is actually in my Americano? Where does my tap water come from? Were the colors of yesteryear not as vibrant? Were our parents ever really cool?... More...

By Casey • Apr 14th, 2013 • Category: BEAUTY, SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS

Some of America’s Most Love Brands Are My Faves Too

Tweet I think it’s pretty clear that I’ve been a hopeless CoverGirl devotee for ages (I say this as [...]

I think it’s pretty clear that I’ve been a hopeless CoverGirl devotee for ages (I say this as I’m typing away in a gorgeous pale purple shade of their Outlast nailpolish), but I had no idea until recently that P&G was the mastermind behind CoverGirl, Pantene, Tide, and a ton of other long-time faves of mine. I mean, let’s be real, if you’re taking the time ... More...

By Bryce • Apr 12th, 2013 • Category: BEAUTY, Cosmetics, Skin

Wanderlust Yoga is Coming to New York

Wanderlust’s Yoga in the City dates announced today! Gather your friends, grab your yogamats and come out for a free day of yoga, gourmet eats and entertainment.

Wanderlust’s Yoga in the City dates were just announced for the first time ever in Manhattan. The four series event – which will take place in San Francisco, Chicago, New York and L.A., will feature free yoga and music with top teachers, acclaimed musicians and renowned speakers aimed at bringing the urban yoga community together where they live, work and play. This year, Yoga in the City ... More...

By Casey • Apr 11th, 2013 • Category: ENTERTAINMENT, Events, HEALTH

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