faux fur fun

 i'm pretty sure that this morning the season officially changed over from fall to winter. it's really cold in new york city, and i know that as the days get even more freezing the less and less i will want to get out of bed every morning. seeing as wrapping myself in a blanket or snuggie type situation and walking outside is typically frowned upon (even in new york), faux fur is definitely the next best option to protect myself from the cold...

images via harpersbazaar.com, vogue.it, shefinds.com, instyle.com, jenuinewest.com, & style.com

northern spy food co.

Northern Spy Food Co. is an adorable little neighborhood joint in the East Village named after one of New York State’s classic heirloom apples. Located at 511 East 12th Street (btwn Ave A. & Ave. B), it is the perfect spot to enjoy seasonal and delicious locally grown ingredients for a reasonable price. Below is a glimpse of what some friends and I ordered when we stopped in last week...

SNACKS
Marinated olives

STARTERS
Kabocha squash soup
Crispy shallots, crème fraîche
Kale salad,
Clothbound cheddar, delicata squash, toasted almonds, lemon dressing, pecorino

MAINS
Oil poached Squid & Mussels
Navy beans, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos

SIDES
Roasted market potatoes, dijon
Green beans, shallot

DESSERTS
Small plate of cookiesChewy ginger & chocolate-pecan turtle bar
Liddabit Homemade Caramels

Beers that come entirely from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the U.S.

The menu

Fleur 2008 Pinot Noir

Kabocha squash soup with crispy shallots & crème fraîche

Kale salad with clothbound cheddar, delicata squash, toasted almonds, lemon dressing & pecorino

Liddabit beer & pretzel caramel

Chewy ginger cookies & chocolate-pecan turtle bar

lanvin for H&M

image via menstylepower.com

Sneak peek: The first four looks from the Lanvin for H&M collection. Photo courtesy of H&M

image via crossroadstrading.com

image via shoeperwoman.com

Although shoppers will have to wait until November 20th to get their hands on the highly anticipated Lanvin for H&M collection, here are a few images of looks from the line to whet your appetite.

All of the pieces are reminiscent of garments seen in Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz's recent high-end runway shows.

"H&M approached us to collaborate and see if we could translate the dream we created at Lanvin to a wider audience, not just a dress for less," Elbaz said in a statement last month.

Be on the lookout for this stunning collection available at select H&M stores in North America this weekend.

girl talk

mash-up mastermind Girl Talk (real name: Gregg Gillis) released his fifth full length album entitled "All Day," the follow-up to 2008's "Feed The Animals"

it is available for free download HERE 

 the 12-track album boasts 373 samples from a myriad of other artists

 Craig Mack's "Flava in Ya Ear," Rihanna's "Rude Boy," Jay-Z's "Can I Get A...," Cali Swag District's "Teach Me How to Dougie," and Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" are among the songs chopped up and reworked during the album's 71 minutes.

 

Here is the track list for "All Day":

1. Oh No 02

2. Let It Out

3. That's Right

4. Jump on Stage

5. This Is the Remix

6. On and On

7. Get It Get It

8. Down for the Count

9. Make Me Wanna

10. Steady Shock

11. Triple Double

12. Every Day

enjoy.

glitter.

if you asked me about one thing i truly believe a girl should never leave the house without wearing, i'd probably say glitter...

and OPI's sparkly new limited edition nail color collection, Burlesque (named after the new movie coming out November 24th),  features some shimmery nail shades inspired by the elaborate costumes Cher and  Christina Aguilera wear in the film.

Some of my favorite shades in this nail glitterati include (top left to right) Bring on the Bling, a yellow-gold glitter, Show It and Glow It!, a fuchsia-pink with confetti-like particles, Glow Up Already, a clear lacquer flecked with green & gold-esque bits of shimmer, Sparkle-iscious, a multi-color glitter with some extra sparkle, Shimmer and Glimmer, a lustrous sky blue glitter, and Extra-va-vaganza!, a peachy shimmer with hints of gold.

image via vogue.com.au

However you choose to shimmer this winter, The OPI Burlesque collection is available now.

focus on....EMMA WATSON

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 comes out in theaters in less than 2 weeks, and i could not be more excited. i'm infatuated by anything and everything having to do with Hogwarts, and Emma Watson who plays Hermoine Granger, the bright & beautiful female protagonist in all of the HP films is an inspiration both on & off the screen…



all images via people.com & marieclaire.com



music monday

thought i'd share a few of the random and fantastic songs that have been helping me get through my monday...

favorite new song sampled over an old one
Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On

some r&b goodness

Miguel feat. Lloyd Banks & J. Cole – All I Want Is You (Hasan Insane Remix)

remix of a throwback
Sunshine Anderson ft. jadakiss- Heard it All Before

fun electro-pop dance

Miami Horror - Holidays (Shield Your Eyes Big Chorus Edit)

perfect combination of rap/hiphop/reggae/techno
NAS & Damian Marley - As We Enter (Breakdown Remix)

enjoy.