Archive for December, 2006

I gathered some scoop that’ll do some serious wallet damage, but if you’re on your way out to do some shopping, you might as well shop right…aight.

12/14–12/16 >>Rogan denim is up to 70 percent off. Namaste showroom, 236 W. 27th St., nr. Seventh Ave., fourteenth fl. (646-827-7564); (11–8).

12/15–1/19 >> Tunic dresses and shimmery tops at Jill Stuart are reduced by 40 to 60 percent; boots were $500 but are now $250. 100 Greene St., nr. Spring St. (212-343-2300); Mon.–Sat. (11–7); Sun. (noon–6).

12/12–12/15 >>Diane von Furstenberg’s wrap dresses, cable-knit sweaters, and wide-legged herringbone pants are marked down 45 to 75 percent; ballet flats are now $70. 260 Fifth Ave., nr. 28th St. (212-725-5400); 12/12 (9–7); 12/13 (10–7); 12/14 (10–8); 12/15 (9–3).

She not only carried me for nine months, breast fed me, taught me the difference between kitchen and chicken (What! I was 2 yrs old, man!), but she still puts up with me when I blatantly disregard her advice and run into obstacles and problems I could have saved myself from. I’m stubborn what can I say?

But one of my earliest memories of a graceful woman and what I wanted to be when I grow up was of my mother. I wanted to be and look just like my mommy. I’d watch her get dressed in the mornings and marvel at her simplicity, there was never a transformation, it was all natural, no make-up just clean beautiful skin, a nice smile a story to share for that day and usually a cute dress (that she made).

Cheers to my first style icon, Happy Birthday Mommy!
This image is Circa 1989( St.Mary, Jamaica)!

Its that time again, for a trip to my favorite lil spot around. The third floor of Barnes and Noble Union Sq, rigth by the huge windows overlooking the farmers market( sometimes) and Diesel, Sephora, Filenes, WHolefoods, Shoemanina and Forever21….hmm. Also in walking distance from my fave vegetarian food place Zen Palete. Food, Clothes and Sustanance for the mind. What more could a girl ask?

I’ll curl up and read about a dozen magazines and skim some marketing books. But here’s what’s on my must-pick-up list( and should be on yours too):

I’m so curious about styles and fashion of yesteryear that I have to have this book The Way We Wore. It chronicles black fashion from the 1940s to present by renowned designer Michael McCollom.

Who wouldn’t want to live a life of grace and meaning, whose images till lingers even after you’re gone? Ok, so now, go out and grab this book because Mademoiselle Audrey was not just adorable and fashionable she was also charitable. That is true style and beauty. Grab The Audrey Hepburn Treasures

Getting The Lucky Shopping Manual for my sis because she so so needs it…Love you Sis! , But seriously, It’s a comprehensive foolproof guide to dressing well. And its by the people at Lucky Magazine, they must know what they’re talking because the magazine is chock full of great fashion finds and shopping advice!

O so we don’re really need this but, we are all shoppaholics! So lets spend on lil cute stuff likethis!!!

Every Friday, I’ll be giving you the scoop on some of the best deals from my finds. So lets sit back, in front of our computers, and raise our Mid-day cup of Joe to the beginning of many more Fabulous Fridays!!

Today I chose to highlight the beautiful designs of Nabi . Her jewelry is hand made treasures that have been featured in Lucky, Nylon and Marie Claire Magazines. I especially love them because they are so playful and unique.

The Deal:
Take 15% off your entire purchase until Dec. 30, 2006!
Enter coupon code: HOLIDAY06 at checkout.
This offer excludes sale items, tax, shipping & handling charges.

Here are four really cute plaid dresses I found that you can wear either going out or going to the office.

GoJane$21.99

Wetseal$32.50

Delias$44.50

If you’re a lil “iffy” about the trend, try something in the subtle category like this lil number from my fave lil boutique that knows me and my buduget oh so well Forever 21 $24.80