tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77806103901026936172024-02-07T23:11:13.261-05:00Red Carpet RecessionistaAnnalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-55463500197071804842009-10-27T21:15:00.001-04:002009-10-27T21:18:43.742-04:00GILTY When ChargedI'm in love. Head-over-heels, can't-get-enough-of-you, in love. After months of searching, blind dates and lonely days, I have finally found The One.<br /><br />Which explains why I've <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">neglected</span> the blog. You know when you start dating someone new and you get so into it that everything in your life takes back stage to your love? It happened to me.<br /><br />People always say that when you find The One, you just know. This being my first true love, I understand that now. I knew right away that I had finally found what I had been looking for. My love has all the qualities that I look for and makes me feel utterly and completely happy.<br /><br />Just to clear things up, my love doesn't come in the shape of a man, it comes in the form of my new amazingly perfect job, the Special Events Coordinator at <a href="http://gilt.com/">Gilt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Groupe</span></a>. I started a month ago and I have a feeling that the honeymoon stage will continue through our Golden Anniversary.<br /><br />I'm sorry dear readers for leaving without any notice, and for being gone for so long. You are still special to me and I have room in my heart for both my job and you. Thank you to all my friends who inquired about my hiatus and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">encouraged</span> me to keep the blog going - which I am going to do. I can still call myself the Red Carpet <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Recessionista</span>, because technically Gilt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Groupe</span> is recession-friendly. The blog will still go on, and continue to evolve as my life changes with the new adventures of my job. Stay tuned as I bring you stories from backstage, the red carpet, the VIP line, the model castings, the DJ booth, the closet and my always-full Gilt shopping cart.<br /><br />I've <a href="http://www.funemploymentnyc.com/2009/03/mr-right-job-vs-mr-right-now-job.html">compared the job searching to dating</a> before, and I seriously stand by my word. It was a long, hard process of finding Mr. Right Job, but now I see it was worth the struggle and wait. For those of you still searching for The One, don't worry, you will find it. Never settle, because the perfect job is out there waiting for you.<br /><br />And until you find the perfect man and/or the perfect job, how about the perfect pumps at the <a href="http://blogs.glam.com/glamchic/2009/10/22/the-yves-saint-laurent-friends-family-sale-is-back/">YSL Friends and Family Sale </a>this week?Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-16646149944989287682009-09-24T14:43:00.002-04:002009-09-24T14:49:24.870-04:00Code Orange<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOtnJTYO97MYhKAwZ4mwaWmHOjAqB8oc_j8yTs_4I7yptMaACL7Wmp_o2XJdYejYb5ZsAUmLk8M5dMY0JKNjYdqomtc-KZIKmuIXHIgiLie-au3cMVQy1YCdnxuNfjQ7FAqnilKw5RaI/s1600-h/3947419457_50d98ea69b_o.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385106750883242546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOtnJTYO97MYhKAwZ4mwaWmHOjAqB8oc_j8yTs_4I7yptMaACL7Wmp_o2XJdYejYb5ZsAUmLk8M5dMY0JKNjYdqomtc-KZIKmuIXHIgiLie-au3cMVQy1YCdnxuNfjQ7FAqnilKw5RaI/s320/3947419457_50d98ea69b_o.jpg" /></a><em></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo courtesy of Racked.com</span></em></p><p align="left">Hold your <a href="http://www.hermes.com/">Hermès </a>horses no more! For those of you in the market for beautiful printed scarves, handbags or even leather saddles, now is your chance to score on some luxe French goods.<em><br /><br /></em>The signature scarves are $225 each (originally $375) and bags are discounted 60 -70%. Don’t plan on pulling a huge ebay operation, because the sale limits 10 scarves per person.<br /><br /> Metropolitan Pavilian<br /> 125 West 18th Street<br /> Sept 24- 10AM – 8PM<br /> Sept 25 – 10AM – 6PM<br /> Sept 26 – 10AM – 6PM<br /> Sept 27 – 1PM – 6PM<br /><br />There won’t be any Birkins at the sale, so don’t take your name off the waiting list. But we all know that’s <a href="http://www.funemploymentnyc.com/2009/06/crocs-in-hot-demand.html">bogus</a>.</p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-87474596086308347302009-09-18T15:19:00.004-04:002009-09-18T15:26:21.496-04:00Minty Fresh<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZhFCo-8hMm_Dhw36RPgHfoCcYz-eSx_NsUPbw9MPzmthuVLDsmI1_P6gMhAjOru0_3VoffupmybQWfMR3S5X28nof_LVzqO4wQQpY9iIPOt5GAsn-6cJ6ocALE4AsXNKK-BykkLMTJM/s1600-h/mint_white.png"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 172px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382890567769200354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZhFCo-8hMm_Dhw36RPgHfoCcYz-eSx_NsUPbw9MPzmthuVLDsmI1_P6gMhAjOru0_3VoffupmybQWfMR3S5X28nof_LVzqO4wQQpY9iIPOt5GAsn-6cJ6ocALE4AsXNKK-BykkLMTJM/s320/mint_white.png" /></a></p>I’ve never really been a numbers person, which probably directly correlates to the fact that I am terrible at budgeting. I have no set plan for myself, and my go-with-the-flow-of-my-credit-card theory is just not going to fly anymore.<br /><br />Excel sheets make me dizzy and I’m lazy when it comes to keeping track of my purchases and balance. I had come to the resolution that I’m out of luck, until my friend Kristine told me about <a href="http://www.mint.com/">Mint.com</a>.<br /><br />When I think of mint my mind runs to mint-chocolate chip ice cream, mojitos and my favorite flavor of Orbit gum. Alas, more good things come in the form of le mint. This genius Web site is your new personal accountant – and Mr. Mint is free!<br /><br />Mint does all the work for you. After you create an account, register your bank, credit card, home loan and investment accounts. Mint tracks all of your purchases and lets you know how much you’ve spend and how much green you still have in your account. You can even see how much you spend on specific items, such as food, rent, transportation and YSL pumps.<br /><br />For those of us who like pictures, Mint creates easy-to-read graphs so you can see all of your expenses laid out in pretty colors. You can also set a savings goal, and Mint will help you achieve it. <br /><br />Dirty budget? Clean it up with Mint.Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-70247585862048923462009-09-16T16:12:00.006-04:002009-09-18T16:11:38.906-04:00French ELLE Feature<p align="left"></p><p>Bonjour Madames, Mademoiselles and Monsieurs, </p><p>Red Carpet Recessionista has been featured in August edition of French<em> ELLE</em>! I am trés trés excited about this and I want to share with everyone. Since the only other language I speak is Spanish, I had my brilliant team of French translators decode the article. Merci bocoup to SGS, Sarah B, James, Mich, Brittany and Eduardo.</p><p align="center"><strong>"No Job, But Full of Ideas" by Emmanuelle Dasque</strong> </p><p>Like a number of others, they have lost their employment. But these plugged-in/connected 30 somethings are taking advantage, changing their lives and starting up again. From San Fran to New York, portraits of those who refuse the unemployment blues.</p><p><br />'Funemployment? the expression, born on the west coast last winter, has spread in a few months on the internet. Since, it is everywhere: on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and, above all, on the blogs of young unemployed who have established their new status in the art of hedonist living...." </p><p><br /><span style="color:#cc66cc;">In New York, Annalise Ghiz, fashionista who worked in fashion doesn't hesitate to tell us that “funemployment is the new cool thing. After having thought that my life crumbling around me, I realized: at what other moment in my life could I take advantage of New York like this – single and with free time?” As a result, she has become an expert in low cost activities (restaurants, reduced priced spas, free museums) and in outdoor walks.</span></p><p><br />For this young tribe, previously employed in the industry of the Net, fashion, marketing, banking, the economic reality is of course milder than the unemployment numerous American families are going through who have lost their house, in debt, and without resources. These funemployed of 20-30 years old live (for the moment) on their savings, temporarily on aide from the state [welfare] (equivalent to about 280 euros/week) and benefit sometimes from financial support from their parents, when they've not moved back in to the family cocoon/nest. Generation Y (born after 1980) is experiencing the most violent economic crisis since the 30s and feel completely disorientated, from whence the invention of the term and the state of spirit of steel to acclimate oneself to this period and to confront it, analyzes David Logan, USC professor. Above all, Generation Y uses the internet for escape. This movement has given rise to a tribe of cyber-unemployed: they communicate amongst themselves, organize collective vacations and soirées, exchange career plans and advice, with the only common denominator the fact that their unemployed. </p><p><br />In American society, run by the values of work and success, where vacations are almost an extravagance (hardly 2 weeks/year), to be without a job is usually perceived as a stigma. "And yet, this time, a lot of people are in this situation," remarks Linda Stone, professor at NYU. "There is no longer a stigma, but the feeling of belonging to a stuck in the mud community in the same fix." For this career change expert, and for whom the number of students has almost doubled lately, the emergence of "funemployment" is very symptomatic: "they finally have the chance to reflect on the way they wish to lead their lives. We have always told them that they should succeed at any price and at times in fields they didn't have a passion for. In work, they gave their all, ultimately, for losing. They tell themselves that it is time to take their lives in their own hands.</p><p><br />How will this generation reintegrate itself into the working world after such an interlude? Ultra-resourceful, this generation also has put in place a system D [survival guide?/something to do with operating systems?] to live with little means. </p><p><br />In the cities like San Francisco and NY, numerous places convey this philosophy: courses in "funemployment", yoga, beauty sessions, and free spas for the unemployed. For David Logan, the real challenge lies with the big businesses: "once the crises passes, it will be on them to create a better work environment to seduce these youths who are more confident and currently enjoy independence and a liberty of unedited spirit."<br /></p><p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 247px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382161138515741266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNyBSEUv_3g2V6M3JAjG4wwo1gXpBdioP2-HnlLT0R98CZHrna1NQUB8wAtjAS1wQWDIPZMptx4mXd-c3MvDhJYdfSQ9Pd5fjoTRLFU1XXFZIy6ZZVqgXxXKzp6DzYBFEhmWq_eqHCflM/s320/USA%5B1%5D_Page_1.jpg" /><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Gh4eZ_IFc3-g1uJmJvu_NLAIXxOmJB8LvO9QM8EBVK1XD42G_0CxOa0fW9mgUV0e7ZwtmURapA0PAMoPMKSKNZvH3c9Ta5glomCN_HAnCEoYTeo2yAPWFYeeRSD6jZy_rzkvVPxGi4k/s1600-h/USA%5B1%5D_Page_2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 247px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382161022480024178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Gh4eZ_IFc3-g1uJmJvu_NLAIXxOmJB8LvO9QM8EBVK1XD42G_0CxOa0fW9mgUV0e7ZwtmURapA0PAMoPMKSKNZvH3c9Ta5glomCN_HAnCEoYTeo2yAPWFYeeRSD6jZy_rzkvVPxGi4k/s320/USA%5B1%5D_Page_2.jpg" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0tNkhVJyt64Sdhy1og7PpuBRHfNE5S27EWAEnlAN5FTctZl38QG3WlJv4nSYJoRjNgSaNPjmxZmuX-z0NyfgOlCZG2kx1OvijqM_qaHYSV_lkbZ76B9qSOctHYc-9nwactBRSyJcJn0/s1600-h/USA%5B1%5D_Page_3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 247px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382160926906189650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0tNkhVJyt64Sdhy1og7PpuBRHfNE5S27EWAEnlAN5FTctZl38QG3WlJv4nSYJoRjNgSaNPjmxZmuX-z0NyfgOlCZG2kx1OvijqM_qaHYSV_lkbZ76B9qSOctHYc-9nwactBRSyJcJn0/s320/USA%5B1%5D_Page_3.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">(I'm working on getting the images to work with text)</span></em></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-11286695486204290962009-09-15T10:00:00.002-04:002009-09-15T10:00:03.249-04:00Deals from Head to ToeWhat do boots and shampoo have in common?<br /><br />Well, nothing. But on Thursday night only, both Bloomingdales and Saks are offering great deals for those in the market for either one.<br /><br /><strong><em>These Boots Were Made For Walking…Out the Door of Bloomindales</em></strong><br />Bring in a gently-used pair of boots and donate to HELP USA to received 20% off your boot purchase on Thursday.<br /><br /><em><strong>The Shampoo Bottle is Half-Full at Saks</strong></em><br />It’s time to trade-up that old bottle of shampoo for a glorious Fekkai. Bring in a full-size shampoo bottle (any brand, full or empty) and swap for your choice of any new Fekkai Advanced shampoo.<br /><br />Celebrate fall with shiny boots and shiny hair!Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-24920030531696614512009-09-11T14:59:00.006-04:002009-09-14T22:21:44.149-04:00Fashion's Night Out<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2PJnH2Qilr0smS3eg1_HiVdYaIMntxuATvCwvzthltvVR69eHjs3492eaODjmJJqz70VZ1ifSeHEdcLlG1WGc009GjmEQ-26Hhua1akO7fLRQLDRTzhQcnJixijfx9fsxBDEoS2bv7Qk/s1600-h/IMG_1282.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381513563301712610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2PJnH2Qilr0smS3eg1_HiVdYaIMntxuATvCwvzthltvVR69eHjs3492eaODjmJJqz70VZ1ifSeHEdcLlG1WGc009GjmEQ-26Hhua1akO7fLRQLDRTzhQcnJixijfx9fsxBDEoS2bv7Qk/s320/IMG_1282.JPG" /></a></p>Last night was <a href="http://fashionsnightout.com/">Fashion’s Night Out</a>, which is like the Super Bowl for fashionistas. All of the major stores in NYC participated with cocktails, food, music, freebies, celebs, designers and more. It was a night not to miss so my fashionable girlfriends and I hopped around uptown for the festivities.<br /><br />Although the event was to promote shopping, being a recessionista I had to keep my wallet closed, especially since the stores we visited were completely out of my budget. I knew as long as I didn’t drink too much champagne I wouldn’t be going home with a custom designed Chanel bag (bummer!).<br /><br />So I rocked my long black one-shoulder jumpsuit (thanks to the Intermix warehouse sale) and my sequin Michael Jackson-inspired jacket and headed uptown for the fashion block party.<br /><br />We had planned on starting at Gucci on Fifth for the free official FNO t-shirt, however the line wrapped around 56th Street, so Michele and I headed down to find a less crowded store. We stumbled in Versace because of the hot waiters holding dirty martinis - why not? I’ve never been in the store, but was completely taken back by the beautiful tile mosaics. This must be what Mr. Versace’s mansion looks like. After sipping down the strong martinis and oogling over a pair of sapphire blue suede platform pumps, we strolled to Saks.<br /><br />Bad idea. It was a mad-house! The cosmetics floor looked like Times Square on New Year’s Eve, and although I would have loved a blow-out from Mr. Fekkai himself, we went upstairs to see if we could wait around for Justin Timberlake. The drink line was out of control, so we settled for guac-tinis (guacamole in martini glass) and decided we didn’t care to wait for JT. <em>Bye! Bye! Bye!<br /></em><br />Next we passed Dior where the mob was growing impatient for the arrival of Charlize Theron and stepped in Chanel. We were greeted with the cards to design your own bag and headed upstairs to browse the beautiful things and drink Proseco. Lauren and Molly met up with us after Molly spotted Anna Wintour on 57th. After a toast to Coco and all things Chanel, we made out way up Madison.<br /><br />A detour in Furla then led us to Bally, which was bumpin! The music was so good and it was the best party of the night. Models were dancing near the DJ booth, and more hot waiters passed out Proseco, mini hotdogs, sliders, fries and s’mores. The highlight of Bally was when Rachel Zoe (and her husband Roger) and Nikki Hilton walked in. Rachel had on an amazing black (probably vintage) dress and huge wedges. We got a pic with her and Rodger – they were both so nice! I DIE! That party was BANANAS!<br /><br />At Barney’s Mr. Manolo Blahnik was giving out shoes so we watched that for a while until I had a wardrobe malfunction - but Molly fixed it! We went to Bergdorf where the famous <em>NY Times</em> fashion photographer Bill Cunningham snapped some shots of Michele’s knee-high gladiator sandals when we walked in. Why didn’t he take a pic of my sequin jacket!? We missed the Olson twins bartending to we headed to Henri Bendel soon after.<br /><br />So weird that Bendel’s doesn’t have clothes anymore. Just accessories, bags and makeup – but their collection is to-die-for. We tied on outrageous hats and headbands (think going to a party at Buckingham Palace) until the sparkle of Lavande vintage jewelry caught my eye.<br /><br />I headed directly to the emerald and diamond choker fit for a Princess. I saw the girls who worked at House of Lavande that I had met last year during Fashion Week when I worked at HOLLYWOULD. They were so nice and let me drip myself in diamonds. The choker probably weird 2lbs and it was stuuuuuning. I wanted to walk out of the store with it so badly.<br /><br />The energy of the night kept Lauren and I out a little longer, despite my throbbing feet, and we shuffled to Tao.<br /><br />What a party! We didn’t even make it downtown where the likes of Rihanna, Victoria Beckham, Josh Hartnett and more celebs partied. It was impossible to cover the entire FNO territory – although I seriously regret not making it to <a href="http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/the-thread/THREAD-Designers-Celebs-Step-Out-for-Fashion-Night-Out-58789587.html">Oscar de la Renta</a> where he sang with Bette Midler, SJP and Barbar Walters! I hope this becomes a bi-annual event!Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-63798543341632830462009-08-25T18:35:00.005-04:002009-08-25T18:51:35.792-04:00Intermix Warehouse Sale!<div>It's that time of year again! The Intermix Warehouse Sale is upon us, and I've been waiting all summer. I'm thinking with a slow retail season the merchandise is going to be even better than past sales.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Here are the deets:</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">110 W. 18th Street, between 6th & 7th Avenues (enter at 125 W. 18th)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Thursday, Aug. 27: 8AM - 8PM</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Friday, Aug. 28: 9AM - 8PM</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Saturday, Aug. 29: 9AM - 6PM</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I went last summer and it was packed, but not overbearing. If you're on a mission for a great deal, then you will fight the crowds. I found a $700 Missoni dress for just under $100 - well worth digging through racks and piles of designer duds. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>My top ten rules for surviving such an event:</em></div><br /><div>1. Wear modest underwear since you'll be changing in a public dressing room</div><br /><div>2. Wear comfortable shoes that are easy to take on and off</div><br /><div>3. Allow yourself at least an hour and a half - you don't want to be rushed</div><br /><div>4. Don't come hungry</div><br /><div>5. Go to the bathroom before you get there</div><br /><div>6. Don't talk on the phone while you're there - you need to stay focused </div><br /><div>7. Grab everything you like </div><br /><div>8. Inspect everything for tears, holes, etc. </div><br /><div>9. Be vicious only when you have to be</div><br /><div>10. Yes, you need that Elizabeth and James corset dress</div>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-69992908617710554502009-08-19T11:04:00.003-04:002009-08-19T11:22:45.329-04:00Thou Shalt CovetLet's face it. We all have coveted something in our lives.<br /><br />But one sale-shopping Web site is helping us to not break this commandment by making fashion more affordable.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.covet.com/index">Covet.com</a> is different from other sale sites because it has a (digital) personal shopper that learns your fashion personality. You take a fun <a href="http://www.covet.com/hon">quiz </a>where you decide which outfits (and cocktails) are more your style, fill out your sizes (don't lie) and wait for the sale emails to invade your inbox.<br /><br />The best thing about this digital personal shopper? You don't have to feel bad if you don't like what it brings you or if you delete it all together.<br /><br />Thou shalt Covet.<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbo_H2dy4k7MVHRfpEsO2NHivkGHjsjyJWlaNJOb2CSO0JbhqDXEODWFWIr_Qz0Q7XDNxcGLarMiCKnJB73irdUy4-TyMyzcyIW9Ab_iswuTVvlpVePc23ZZglSafQ__lohTuOj7Q7gs/s1600-h/COVET_HOMEPAGE(1).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 375px; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371691976832625986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbo_H2dy4k7MVHRfpEsO2NHivkGHjsjyJWlaNJOb2CSO0JbhqDXEODWFWIr_Qz0Q7XDNxcGLarMiCKnJB73irdUy4-TyMyzcyIW9Ab_iswuTVvlpVePc23ZZglSafQ__lohTuOj7Q7gs/s320/COVET_HOMEPAGE(1).jpg" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-74792571928332674422009-08-17T22:48:00.004-04:002009-08-17T22:59:57.673-04:00Louboutin SaleThe red-souled shoes are going on <a href="http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/the-thread/Epic-Christian-Louboutin-Sale-Tomorrow-53418822.html">sale </a>Tuesday. There's no place like Louboutin.<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggHB_lJeJq7YuN1bJIEiEq5OY9u9eW2hs8u2fQmF6miKn9TEdWt9gTOLv0GHFas8AdbaT3e9aFsj18ki6MCn3q_ZK1xDD17swUUPAr_8OpgAHUids7D2DgffGUaoBAzlTG-tpPOThSEkA/s1600-h/loubou1-540x411.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371132869979063330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggHB_lJeJq7YuN1bJIEiEq5OY9u9eW2hs8u2fQmF6miKn9TEdWt9gTOLv0GHFas8AdbaT3e9aFsj18ki6MCn3q_ZK1xDD17swUUPAr_8OpgAHUids7D2DgffGUaoBAzlTG-tpPOThSEkA/s320/loubou1-540x411.jpg" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-14761095471628888612009-08-17T21:58:00.006-04:002009-08-17T22:40:36.843-04:00Jetset on JetBlueJetsetters, <em>start your engines</em>.<br /><br />I wish that I had more funds and free time because I would totally take advantage of JetBlue's "<a href="http://www.jetblue.com/deals/all-you-can-jet/?intcmp=HPHero1Eng_All-You-Can-JetPass">All You Can Jet Pass</a>."<br /><br />Book by August 21st, and for $599 enjoy unlimited travel from September 8th through October 8th. Fly places where your friends live and stay for free.<br /><br />I just took my first JetBlue flight last month and it was smooth sailing (or should I say flying?) all the way to Los Angeles. Unlimited, free and tasty drinks & snacks, complimentary TV, and no charge to check a bag - makes a five and a half hour flight way more enjoyable.<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCAU9V0BY3-tYh0J3Zw8NZAHyKKvTrDAKkPj7wEiqRlRFzHIPxgGoatuSE0T3FlaE4F-WoY2LEUQxmvCsdGW_9dleMg7G-VWf8MNY5x6_qNCLaLaUDJWjfGxlBKy7d5SJrn9tIC8JU3M/s1600-h/jetblue.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371127079529868450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCAU9V0BY3-tYh0J3Zw8NZAHyKKvTrDAKkPj7wEiqRlRFzHIPxgGoatuSE0T3FlaE4F-WoY2LEUQxmvCsdGW_9dleMg7G-VWf8MNY5x6_qNCLaLaUDJWjfGxlBKy7d5SJrn9tIC8JU3M/s320/jetblue.jpg" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-73542595099430834202009-08-14T17:12:00.006-04:002009-08-14T17:23:10.182-04:00A Nightclub or a Gym?I often skip the gym on weekends, because Sarah and I justify dancing until 4AM a great cardio session. When I’m out dancing I can bust moves for hours. I don’t get bored or countdown the minutes like I do on the treadmill.<br /><br />Why can’t I have this great energy at the gym all the time like I do at SouthSide in the wee hours of the night?<br /><br />Problem has been solved!<br /><br />The next best fusion after peanut butter and chocolate is the brilliant blend of nightclub and gym from <a href="http://www.davidbartongym.com/">The David Barton Gym</a> on Astor Place. Work out at the club while you go clubbing at the gym!<br /><br />I’m dying to work out here (do I wear my cocktail dress and heels?). I’m dying to go clubbing here (do I wear my Nike Shox and spandex?). I’m dying like those skeletal chairs to get in to this place.<br /><br />The David Barton Gym is giving away free <a href="http://www.davidbartongym.com/special/">one-time guest passes</a>, and this is one club that I am sweating to be on the list. It's crunch time.<br /><p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369931342136345602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBXU-rdU56EB1SpAxs64igC-UvnBYWwsT8x2Yq2sckBUm_zKs32l-HeckdCUGP8wm9BkrcVWc_MhShe7JIzDdusdFcJLX7tg0R1bF-TERP8_r7-2M5MBVPmkkrUpPUFoyBv0B-aDzsrs/s320/DavidBartonGym-AstorPlace-WEB(23).jpg" /><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisH48eJ1ou7TIkUWqIxY4n0L8zm8dk5vjkIhimDM-NGIEvaYD9o12_cN8ZDhR_Tmj-HYBVvLKd9ywfEKOU6lh53b2L7UEGneaDYzM9pYsRxJG6fqLpNRcbNDf0wP4HER1UNI3am767Owk/s1600-h/DavidBartonGym-AstorPlace-WEB(1).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369930574186240578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisH48eJ1ou7TIkUWqIxY4n0L8zm8dk5vjkIhimDM-NGIEvaYD9o12_cN8ZDhR_Tmj-HYBVvLKd9ywfEKOU6lh53b2L7UEGneaDYzM9pYsRxJG6fqLpNRcbNDf0wP4HER1UNI3am767Owk/s320/DavidBartonGym-AstorPlace-WEB(1).jpg" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-70814372426468016312009-08-13T09:00:00.003-04:002009-08-13T11:20:27.440-04:00What a Stash<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKRR45uvDhg5oUoQ1UrVutkmrh5k-PO4RNcgUNb5I0JGRvXUeULtNzqoyYRAxft6_80agZnt1Uk-uZsYG3cVr7r9B_8840sGyMMb2UUcwhMv5bzxxfhf9xq_Zze11lAEVZ3Ou0_tOq04/s1600-h/stash-XS8H8458.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369468217897532306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKRR45uvDhg5oUoQ1UrVutkmrh5k-PO4RNcgUNb5I0JGRvXUeULtNzqoyYRAxft6_80agZnt1Uk-uZsYG3cVr7r9B_8840sGyMMb2UUcwhMv5bzxxfhf9xq_Zze11lAEVZ3Ou0_tOq04/s320/stash-XS8H8458.jpg" /></a></div><br />Yesterday was <a href="http://www.funemploymentnyc.com/2009/08/stash-strech-your-summer-sale.html">The Stash Consignment sale</a>. I got there early to make sure that I could have a chance to see all the fabulous things before someone else bought them. Immediately, I was greeted by the lovely Élan Kaplan Barish, founder of <a href="http://thestashconsignment.com/">The Stash</a>, and darling Julia of Sunshine Sachs. Julia had on killer gold & black leopard pumps that immediately caught my eye... until I saw the mimosa bar.<br /><div><div><br /><div>Oops 11:30AM on a Wednesday and a mimosa was the only thing I had consumed. Ok, ready to shop, mimosa in hand, Élan and Julia took me through the racks of designer deals. The silver Marc Jacobs coat almost made me spill my drink- it was stunning! And when Julia tried on the rose pink YSL jacket we all just about lost it. We went through racks of Dior (<em>I die</em>), Missoni (<em>oh my) </em>and had the best time searching for more treasures. </div><br /><div>Julia pulled an amazing Miu Miu navy and royal blue tunic that she insisted I try. You don't have to twist my arm to try an a $100 silk Miu Miu tunic! (Which, by the way, we decided could be a dress with the proper undergarments.) </div><br /><div>As I scanned the shoes I cursed my genes for giving me a size 9 because I saw the most adorable Gucci flats - size 6. I felt like the Ugly Step Sister trying to squeeze into Cinderella's glass slipper. Oh well. I had my prince, and his name was Miu Miu.</div><br /><div>I could have stayed all day, watching everyone try on these great pieces. An editor from <em>Ebony</em> tried on a sassy Alexander Wang romper and Barney shoes and the whole room went wild. There was no way she was leaving without her new outfit. </div><br /><div>And there was no way I was leaving without a mini banana cupcake. They were bite size so I can still fit into my new tunic/dress and I really needed substance. Plus, it was banana, and that's healthy, right? I left the sale a very satisfied recessionista.</div></div></div>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-52210622934321585412009-08-12T09:00:00.002-04:002009-08-12T10:05:20.699-04:00More Gilty PleasuresToday at noon, you may find yourself deciding between the sales at <a href="http://www.gilt.com/">Gilt Groupe</a> and its new lower-priced sister site, <a href="http://www.giltfuse.com/?ifs=0">Gilt Fuse</a>.<br /><br />Gilt has dominated online sale shopping, hosting daily designer sales, in which shoppers race to fill their digital shopping bags. Dramatically reduced-priced items go within minutes of the 12pm start time. The company has mastered the frenzy that gets their 1.2 million members logging on at noon (EST), without the mess of a warehouse sample sale.<br /><br />Fuse will feature women's contemporary designers, making more of our favorite brands affordable. The first sale includes Kova & T, Generra and Modern Amusement. Tags will be reduced 70% off - we're talking about prices around $75 - $150. Thank you Gilt Groupe!<br /><br />Gilt members will have automatic and first access to sign up for Fuse. For those of you who are not members, I suggest you make it a priority.<br /><br />This makes the race to snag the hottest items even tighter! My strategy is to have two browser windows open at the same time so I can optimize my <em>gilty</em> shopping opportunities.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0jJimeyedlzJz3CcHDxnHoNyzW97jr2VsgTsD4s9okZxPBYPHtSoO1hz6xP0654ngZ4YeDqtgfiI4XtkUWsojdZxOzUii7MQgicwulsRtfCUg25zNWMyLtc9P7Vu3FFs-mKlIbEV7xY/s1600-h/giltfuse.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 395px; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368911621848591298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0jJimeyedlzJz3CcHDxnHoNyzW97jr2VsgTsD4s9okZxPBYPHtSoO1hz6xP0654ngZ4YeDqtgfiI4XtkUWsojdZxOzUii7MQgicwulsRtfCUg25zNWMyLtc9P7Vu3FFs-mKlIbEV7xY/s320/giltfuse.jpg" /></a> </p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-90796795436038580302009-08-11T09:30:00.000-04:002009-08-11T09:30:00.895-04:00The Stash Sale Tomorrow!Remember that tomorrow is The Stash's Stretch Your Summer Sale.<br /><br />You don't want to miss this insane sale with all of your favorite designers reduced 20% off their already 75% markdown. If that's not enough to get you running in your Louboutins, let me add that there will be cupcakes and champagne cocktails.<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.funemploymentnyc.com/2009/08/stash-strech-your-summer-sale.html">here </a>for details.Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-84881108561130732182009-08-10T15:03:00.004-04:002009-08-10T15:40:12.110-04:00Get the BluesIf you're like me then you've got about 25 pairs of jeans cramming up your closet. Ever since Seven made designer denmin hot in 2002, I've been collecting jeans from brands across the board.<br /><br />Now I only wear about four of the pairs and the rest just hang there with a case of the blues. I can't seem to give up my True Religions after spending so much money on them, even though I will probably never wear those obnoxious-pocket jeans again.<br /><br />I feel guilty about buying a new pair of $180 J Brands, because I basically already own a designer denim shop. Well now I can pull from my inventory and bring them to <a href="http://www.barneys.com/">Barneys </a>for a discount off my denim purchase.<br /><br />Barneys will recycle your unwanted jeans through <a href="http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/">1 Percent for the Planet</a>, an alliance of business committed to maintaining a healthy planet, and give you 20% off your next pair. Not only are you saving the planet, but you're getting perfectly new and current season jeans at a discount!<br /><br />You have until August 31 to be a Barneys blue jean baby.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KxFwfmOsf8IFkkcd8kifWhzEt8KZhCrSpe09uR7DfZiNqU_pX4Mh47BRr7zD1cmerMIEtjAqOFRw16vUYCf313j84lr2XYXVgN3vUNAkr0YPhmqD8_5PyU_07o45bqZCk2w-3hETzvI/s1600-h/designer-jeans-for-men.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 248px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368416948842644194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KxFwfmOsf8IFkkcd8kifWhzEt8KZhCrSpe09uR7DfZiNqU_pX4Mh47BRr7zD1cmerMIEtjAqOFRw16vUYCf313j84lr2XYXVgN3vUNAkr0YPhmqD8_5PyU_07o45bqZCk2w-3hETzvI/s320/designer-jeans-for-men.jpg" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-59597777485660273422009-08-05T18:26:00.011-04:002009-08-05T21:16:30.349-04:00The Gucci Gods are Bearing GiftsI remember when I bought my first (and only) pair of Gucci stilettos.... it is a day I'll never forget. Like having your first child. Only better.<br /><br />It was March 2006 in Mendrisio, Switzerland at the <a href="http://www.foxtown.ch/">FoxTown</a> outlets. I bought them for around $15o and it was the happiest moment of my life. They are <em>killer</em>. Black suede dominatrix style with gold grommets. I die every time I look at them. (See below.)<br /><br />Now you too can have a similar die-and-go-to-Gucci-heaven experience.<br /><br />Starting Thursday at 9AM select <a href="http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/promotions/banner1.jsp?cm_re=080409Tough-_-Banner-_-LuxuryDesigner">DSW locations</a> will be featuring the coveted Italian shoes for 60% off! NYC girls: head to the Union Square store.<br /><br />Who cares if they are last season or last year or last month. They are Gucci for God's sake! Buy something timeless and it will always be in style. Buy something outrageous because they are 60% off and you just need to have them. Buy both.<br /><br />The Gucci Gods are smiling upon us!<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5kyZH1mxl0RpsHxW2usc5h53T0DCoQBZNIGtmhhFaa3AvXljGwZycAKKnOYileE4GhyytMlYkWLgJfv1fCcIjt8gwOr1EdVR5M5LCOF2zhUYYCGkiioW7lqQ4hvUvund_KWR_nWwYqw/s1600-h/IMG_1229.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366617121351905122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5kyZH1mxl0RpsHxW2usc5h53T0DCoQBZNIGtmhhFaa3AvXljGwZycAKKnOYileE4GhyytMlYkWLgJfv1fCcIjt8gwOr1EdVR5M5LCOF2zhUYYCGkiioW7lqQ4hvUvund_KWR_nWwYqw/s320/IMG_1229.JPG" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-37871270998741103162009-08-05T17:09:00.004-04:002009-08-05T17:32:51.623-04:00Bliss Giveaway!!We are still in the height of bathing suit season; it's so gross outside that the only thing I want to wear is my bikini. Seriously, it's too hot for clothes.<br /><br />The last thing any girl wants to do right now is go for a bikini wax - the thought of hot wax in this heat makes my stomach turn. So what to do in this hairy situation?<br /><br />Thankfully <a href="http://blog.sephora.com/2009/08/bliss-spa-takes-gorilla-marketing.html">Sephora</a> and <a href="http://www.blissworld.com/">Bliss </a>are keeping things hot by cooling it down with product giveaways. Today and tomorrow, look for bikini-clad gorillas handing out free Bliss samples of hair removal and body-toning products. Check out the different creams and tools on blissworld.com, and receive 20% off through August 9th.<br /><br />Rumor has it the gorillas will be walking all over the city, but to make sure you get your hands on some freebies stop by a Sephora <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us&rlz=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=sephora++nyc&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&ei=LPh5SsKdGdmOtgf-mN2WCQ&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&resnum=1">location</a>, especially the new store at 42nd and 7th.<br /><br />Go bananas girls!<br /><p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366592429452894786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgQ2G50Uy4sY1xv0qFQ6aD-7XhZ48SXoXRZ41xhb34-2MKaiWn8Pz1ca_Ni-ubead4gcQYX4F1SYca5I4wL2WKO4DAzicYWLCeTYc90g8OoBUQEA6t8_FGisBHuSA1e7S-BHbn5f4e18/s320/BLISS-275.jpg" /></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-31526892685639590062009-08-05T10:38:00.002-04:002009-08-05T11:15:03.925-04:00The Stash "Stretch Your Summer Sale"Élan Kaplan Barish is the Robin Hood of the fashion world - except she's probably doing good in Chloé boots and a Balenciaga cape.<br /><br />This entrepreneur, wife, mother and fashionista is the brains behind <a href="http://www.thestashconsignment.com/">The Stash Consignment</a>. After her friend, a closet organizer, visited a client who still had many new clothes with tags, Barish saw an business opportunity. She visits high profile closets around NYC and works with the women to pull top designer items that they no longer wear - always making them hold on to classic pieces that may one day come back or be perfect for their daughters. The items are then resold on her Web site and sales The Stash hosts. Sort of buying from the rich and selling to the budget babes at a very affordable price, all in "the spirit of sisterhood, fashion and honesty."<br /><br />"Because of the economy, people aren't spending $2,000 on a bag anymore," Barish said. "We support the conscience of the fashion conscious."<br /><br />Barish started the company last summer and has since grown a successful business, she nearly sold out each of the sale events and continues to do online business. And she makes sure her customers don't just feel like another sale as they would shopping at Bergdorf.<br /><br />"I care about all of my clients. Being able to sell your friend a Birkin bag that she can afford feels great."<br /><br />No bow and arrow in hand, just an honest eye for what can sell, Barish is making items accessible to women who wouldn't necessarily be able to afford it.<br /><br />This native New York City gal knows that our summer weather isn't over after Labor Day. She also recognizes that women don't necessarily want to be buying full price summer items in August. To solve the dilemma, The Stash is hosting a "Stretch Your Summer Sale." Do just that - stretch your summer wardrobe and not your wallet.<br /><br />Your favorite and most coveted designer duds will be discounted 20% off the already 75% markdown. <em>Yes, you read that correct.</em> The Stash is practically giving away Alice + Olivia, Fendi, Dolce & Gabana, Hermes Missoni, Prada and more.<br /><br />Expect sample sale prices without the wild frenzy of a warehouse sample sale. No fighting for the last Chanel jacket or knocking down shoppers for a pair of Louboutin pumps. Instead, sip on a Fashionista cocktail specially created by <a href="http://www.perrier-jouet.com/">Perrier-Jouët</a> and <a href="http://www.absolut.com/us">Absolut</a>, have a cupcake, and find your next treasure to take home.<br /><br />Shop new with tags and pre-loved items on August 12, from 12 - 7PM at the home of Dana Haddad, 1182 Broadway. Cash and checks only. RSVP <a href="mailto:weiskopf@sunshinesachs.com">weiskopf@sunshinesachs.com</a>.<br /><br />Champagne cocktails, cupcakes and designer discounts; it's every woman's fantasy world. Maid Marian never had it so good.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfP-aqv7ooMOBclI6fc3zW4nUHj-54lgxgKhGwKbgnZpUIOcV3ERcpnH8vSruihdghtx2WQPTeSs099UtJ3sa-bQYQg5-J99DYC0kgOIbF-tzutwyHquch3qCEL05FtyWv8eo6AOndHww/s1600-h/4960_100241757482_669017482_2463433_8091550_n.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366287069866676130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfP-aqv7ooMOBclI6fc3zW4nUHj-54lgxgKhGwKbgnZpUIOcV3ERcpnH8vSruihdghtx2WQPTeSs099UtJ3sa-bQYQg5-J99DYC0kgOIbF-tzutwyHquch3qCEL05FtyWv8eo6AOndHww/s320/4960_100241757482_669017482_2463433_8091550_n.jpg" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-9989479238104885532009-07-27T10:25:00.001-04:002009-07-27T13:24:27.737-04:00Harry Potter and the Hectic Job Search<p align="left">The Hogwarts Express has arrived! Harry is here! I've been waiting anxiously since, well, I left the theater of the previous installment of the brilliant Harry Potter series. And last week I finally got to have another dose of the beloved story.</p><p align="left">I've read every book cover to cover, and sometimes back again. I've seen every movie numerous times, written about dear Harry in previous articles in school, and even dressed as the chosen wizard for Halloween once.</p><p align="left">Besides getting lost in a magical world of spells, broomsticks, goblets of fire, sorcerers stones and invisibility cloaks, the thing I love most about J.K. Rowling's fantasy world is that I have always found a way to relate to the adventures of Harry and his mates. Although I am a mere muggle (blast!) and not going to battle with a Death Eater, I can see a little bit of myself in Potter. </p><p align="left">Potter is trying to defeat Voldemort, while I am attempting to overcome unemployment. We both have mortal enemies where one cannot survive while the other still lives. Ok, well maybe I can survive while unemployment exists, but it's not the best quality of life. </p><p align="left">My blog is my wand - my weapon - to take on that which must not be named - the recession. The more I practice, the better I get.</p><p align="left">New York City is basically Hogwarts, a mystical place with creatures you've never seen before and never thought could exist. You don't need to go to the Lower East Side to see some interesting characters; they are walking among us all throughout the city. Who is to say that we aren't characters ourselves?</p><p align="left">At Hogwarts the students are placed in either Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff. In New York people are placed in either Finance, Media, Fashion or Entertainment. Where do you belong? There are so many secrets to the city and certain places you can get in only if you know the password, have a special card or a shiny key. Bloomberg is our muggle Dumbledore, trying to protect us all from Death Eaters and trying to keep NYC the magic city it is.</p><p align="left">Ahh the job search, isn't it just a wild Quidditch match? We run (or fly) around all over the place, avoiding being knocked down by the competition just so that we can catch the Golden Snitch (aka: the perfect job). And the interview process is really the same as the Sorting Hat Ceremony - we go up to be judged by a talking head who really doesn't know us and they decide where we belong. The online job board is my Marauder's Map, helping me discover where the open positions are and who is hiring at any given moment. </p><p align="left">In this economy, finding a job is just as easy as capturing all of Tom Riddle's horcruxes. But I will remember Harry's persistent spirit and bravery as I set my sights on my desired position.</p><p align="left">Who would have thought that a 24-year-old gal in NYC could see her self in a teenage wizard? </p><p align="left">I don't know any spells for finding the perfect job, but when I go on my interviews I hope the employers can see that I am the chosen one. Accio job!<br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWUzD4Ko87C0rFnA2TQFGvGPKJQ9jkzwNsP6Vyr-jvibRIbnHh_VTEmfgOyZdYKevPaBTg2-m-t2PIB7WQcCemWSRdeTyBH4txkAxXjgBYvqS3l_GDJK2Rq8ELmQjgtH_H6Dfi5k3geJY/s1600-h/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358874487176909314" style="WIDTH: 208px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWUzD4Ko87C0rFnA2TQFGvGPKJQ9jkzwNsP6Vyr-jvibRIbnHh_VTEmfgOyZdYKevPaBTg2-m-t2PIB7WQcCemWSRdeTyBH4txkAxXjgBYvqS3l_GDJK2Rq8ELmQjgtH_H6Dfi5k3geJY/s320/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-41056166960620926752009-07-21T13:51:00.005-04:002009-07-21T14:25:16.725-04:00Barn-Yard BeautyNow you no longer have to be that girl standing outside of the Soho House, waiting for some Brit to invite you up.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Vital Juice is giving you a key to get inside, and not only does it give you spa access, but you can also relax at the coveted rooftoop pool - no need to pretend to be <a href="http://www.hbo.com/city/episode/season6/episode84.shtml">Annabelle Bronstein</a>.</div><br /><div>Sign up for the <a href="http://vitaljuice.com/nyc">Vital Juice</a> emails and receive 20% off your first service at the <a href="http://www.cowshedonline.com/spa_soho_house_new_york.html">Cowshed Spa</a> from now until Labor Day. </div><br /><div>The Cowshed Spa may be barn-inspired, but I have a feeling that after a Micro Polish Facial you will feel nothing like an animal. More like going for a roll in the hay! Yee-haw!</div><br /><div>Milk it, Bessie.</div><br /><div></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pgeNPBXmVtTKNmiPS7F8roNwFJ7swGlvhLKaVSL8upBzHEO20p3jqk9Yptxxa_1ln7aahy2cbqrZirX2E26RrWu4-1wSul2g1uNcvkrcXUI7mgyw56Lx-qe4VDz5sqjTTwOMcUFMtIM/s1600-h/babington.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360980610277194722" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 208px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pgeNPBXmVtTKNmiPS7F8roNwFJ7swGlvhLKaVSL8upBzHEO20p3jqk9Yptxxa_1ln7aahy2cbqrZirX2E26RrWu4-1wSul2g1uNcvkrcXUI7mgyw56Lx-qe4VDz5sqjTTwOMcUFMtIM/s320/babington.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-73843487171795097692009-07-16T23:50:00.009-04:002009-07-17T00:12:56.673-04:00Holding Out<div align="left">I've been spending a lot of time on lower Fifth Avenue - which I have discovered has amaaaazing shopping. You have every type of store - from Intermix to H&M and everything fabulous in between. I get lost walking Fifth between 21st and 16th streets; BCBG, Anthropology and LF, OH MY!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="left">And what's even more tempting are all the sales going on in EVERY STORE right now. Retailers are practically begging for me to come in and do damage. The only thing holding me back from swiping my Visa is the fact that I am going to be on vacation (<em>yes, I need a vacation from my vacation</em>) for the next two weeks in southern California with my family. Hopefully I can make my parents feel bad for me so they will take me on as a charity case and buy me some pretty things.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="left">I'm looking forward to spending my days at Manhattan Beach and my nights in Hollywood. And hopefully my time is the only thing I'll be spending, if you know what I mean.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="left">I'm saving myself for southern California.</div><div align="justify"></div>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-80089302439779241842009-07-15T16:54:00.003-04:002009-07-15T17:09:50.021-04:00Thought This Day Would NEVER Come<div align="justify">WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO???<br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify">Chanel in Soho is having a <a href="http://blog.ideeli.com/todays-features/2009/7/15/chanel-sale.html">SALE</a>. Say it out loud, S.A.L.E. This is coming from the French couture label who once claimed to never have sales. Apparenlty the women of NYC have decided that they don't need any more <a href="http://handbags-luggage.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_history_of_the_chanel_255_bag">2.55</a> bags and are "cutting back" this summer. From Chanel to H&M, all retailers are suffering from the lack of spenders. It's all relative, right!</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify">It's a Chanelpocalypse! </div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMRnDLS6N6DRJmvEkANhFRY0U6s-_lHlV6Bv3_32sbTit4J2BnPhmIxk-SmC8JkgYfwJzXHdNt7fStskJnHbrrWFBPklwTpdeCkw9dZm6luikxnyddzzqnYhEYrtqYgX_4z6bWVSDX10/s1600-h/chanel.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358794055269870258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMRnDLS6N6DRJmvEkANhFRY0U6s-_lHlV6Bv3_32sbTit4J2BnPhmIxk-SmC8JkgYfwJzXHdNt7fStskJnHbrrWFBPklwTpdeCkw9dZm6luikxnyddzzqnYhEYrtqYgX_4z6bWVSDX10/s320/chanel.jpg" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-71873464745412188562009-07-15T10:22:00.007-04:002009-07-15T10:35:08.475-04:00You're Giving Up Already?For those of you who have had enough, want to quit and leave your current position - <em>of unemployment</em> - then this is for you.<br /><br />I'm not sure exactly how effective job fairs are, but I'm sure it can't hurt to go and see who you can meet. Or just go for the free cookies and lemonade.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.catalystcareergroup.com/jobfair_details.cfm?jfid=53">New York Post Diversity Job Fair</a></div><div align="center">The Hilton New York - Wednesday, July 29, 2009<br />1335 Sixth Avenue at 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 11AM-4PM </div><div align="center">CONTACT INFORMATION: <a href="mailto:info@catalystcareergroup.com">info@catalystcareergroup.com</a> 815.308.5426</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Listen, honey, I understand if you want to throw in the towel and join the working world. I wont' hold it against you - as long as you enjoyed your funemploymet to the fullest. Happy job hunting!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3iVaGD8nWv6AR4D63jGTE1mLJfc7-LxLF6HOWuuitTNMgSsnnmzHNNj_G9hwQJZlMbclRojpLBIS2onU6_kP2i5O6cbC5FNJ2GDwjD4XubZuoOXXsGoN80ZXj0mTVZbWF7GOgq4Xtjg/s1600-h/jobfair.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358693966878628274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3iVaGD8nWv6AR4D63jGTE1mLJfc7-LxLF6HOWuuitTNMgSsnnmzHNNj_G9hwQJZlMbclRojpLBIS2onU6_kP2i5O6cbC5FNJ2GDwjD4XubZuoOXXsGoN80ZXj0mTVZbWF7GOgq4Xtjg/s320/jobfair.jpg" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-65679995522450686732009-07-14T22:10:00.002-04:002009-07-14T22:40:16.687-04:00Ma Cherie AmourMonsieurs and mademoiselles, today is le Bastille Day! Are you drinking champagne at a sidewalk cafe or munching on a baguette as you walk the streets? I admit I've done neither today, but le French holiday is making me want to learn the language of love.<br /><br />Unfortunately, taking French lessons in the city is trés expensive and I am trés broke.<br /><br />If you're in the same trés sad situation as myself, you are not a hopeless American case. All you need to do is land a French beau or belle, and - violà - you will be ordering at <a href="http://www.pastisny.com/">Pastis</a> in your waiter's native tongue. <em>Oui Oui!</em><br /><br />Maybe you should head out tonight to one of the million French bistros in NYC to land your next, umm, <em>le</em> <em>tutor</em>.<br /><br />C 'est la vie.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFkqocBSWbKh2SMt-oYIXpkcI7dhW1S_UpW67gptFKdy89ODmMleo7r_ihOfKz1WsvtxfYmAZk0jp9Nhyphenhyphen7nYJQTgPKXIy50FPhsBV7HvuPhq87Xtb26syK50YIm0-fYrshzlaW63y42ps/s1600-h/HCB1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 209px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358506062796853746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFkqocBSWbKh2SMt-oYIXpkcI7dhW1S_UpW67gptFKdy89ODmMleo7r_ihOfKz1WsvtxfYmAZk0jp9Nhyphenhyphen7nYJQTgPKXIy50FPhsBV7HvuPhq87Xtb26syK50YIm0-fYrshzlaW63y42ps/s320/HCB1.jpg" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780610390102693617.post-84482488989608403172009-07-14T19:32:00.010-04:002009-07-14T20:23:48.544-04:00From the Red Carpet to the SpaI've always thought to myself that when I finally get a job it's going to be super hard for me to ditch my unemployment routine for the structured schedule and desk. No more sleeping in until 10AM, leisurely coffee and TV in my pajamas and basically doing whatever I fancy.<br /><br />I've gotten so used to this nonchalant lifestyle in the past 8 months, that I have forgotten what it's like to be on the clock.<br /><br />Well, I was reminded today.<br /><br />Yes, I have have started working on something other than the Red Carpet! Time to throw a party!!<br /><br />Every recessionista appreciates beauty, health, fitness, spa and fashion - which is exactly what I will be reporting on at the SpaWeek <a href="http://www.spaweekblog.com/">blog</a>. You may recall that I <a href="http://www.funemploymentnyc.com/search/label/spa%20week">blogged </a>about SpaWeek a few months ago, which is the famous week in which the best spas in the country offer discounted treatments. <a href="http://www.spaweek.com/">SpaWeek.com</a> is the year-round headquarters for all things spa related.<br /><br />We're blogging about the latest spa trends, off-the-wall beauty and health treatments, fitness and nutrition ideas, giveaways, and fashion and travel tips. For those of you on Twitter, make sure to start following us: <a href="http://twitter.com/SpaWeek">http://twitter.com/SpaWeek</a> to stay up to date!<br /><br />The Red Carpet will remain the home for recessionistas and the funemployed - but even babes on a budget need to know about <a href="http://www.spaweekblog.com/?p=3839">face workouts</a>.<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxcPeHeic2poi2qeH24Iz3vWoVffM1NKt02Kjw8RHxKtHGgnKKEP5WwD3jztTln1NsRsP7icce8P1CjYuoyoyh7azNnQNfkmwACDLiTgm1LwvfjXVkxpW0lLYzwWsgLXJ_ZM3tTkepeYs/s1600-h/SpaWeek_Logo_RGB.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358468444164098658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxcPeHeic2poi2qeH24Iz3vWoVffM1NKt02Kjw8RHxKtHGgnKKEP5WwD3jztTln1NsRsP7icce8P1CjYuoyoyh7azNnQNfkmwACDLiTgm1LwvfjXVkxpW0lLYzwWsgLXJ_ZM3tTkepeYs/s320/SpaWeek_Logo_RGB.jpg" /></a></p>Annalisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04227903373323047297noreply@blogger.com0