MANHATTAN VINTAGE CLOTHING SHOW

If you love infusing your closet with unique and timeless vintage pieces, you should check out the 2009 Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show this coming Friday and Saturday. With over 80 participants, you will have a diverse pool from which to choose vintage and antique gems at unbelievable prices.

Friday, October 9th - 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 10th - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th St

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MANHATTAN VINTAGE CLOTHING SHOW!

GOTHAM MAGAZINE'S 2009 NYC FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

This Thursday October 8th from 7-9 PM is a unique NYC event for all you foodies and winos out there!



675 BAR
675 Hudson street
Hors d’oeuvres by 675 Bar
Featured beverages from Southern Wine & Spirits
Please RSVP to nycwineandfood@nichemediallc.com

Hot Trends for Fall 2009 PART 2

These next three trends are ALL about the decades. From Futuristic to the 1940's to the 1980's.



Many designers used the 1940's for inspiration this fall. From Lanvin's show recreating Dior's 1947 "New Look," to Hermes' showing women in menswear (women wore trousers for the first time in this decade). Grab a military- style coat (early 1940s) or a soft shouldered coat, nipped in the waist and back out at the hip (late 1940s) or buy a fur neckloops to wear over any jacket. Don't forget to accessorize with art-deco inspired jewelery.



The 1980's were all about neon colors, skin tight clothing, leather, embellishments and loud prints. The runway shows this season took 80's and made it updated for 2009. Rock an off the shoulder dress this season in a bright color. And don't forget to stock up on some leopard print items! This look is all about fun!



The futuristic trend has been seen on the runways for the past few years. But this year we see the cut-out trend being very popular as well as geometric shapes and zipper detailing. Try buying pieces that mix different fabrics or have great zipper work. And don't forget your cut-out boots!

Check out Part 1 of our Fall 2009 trends: HERE!

Travel to Korea without leaving NYC!

One of the greatest perks of living in Manhattan is the vast array of ethnic communities. You can sample a different cuisine every day of the week and find hole in the wall restaurants and markets on just about every street corner. I ventured over to Korea town located on 32nd street between Broadway and 5th Avenue. While it is a fraction of the size of Korea town in Los Angeles, it is bustling! We enjoyed a hearty meal at Choong Moo Ro located at 10 w. 32nd street. We ordered Chicken Bimbimbop, Tofu Seafood Stew, and the Pa Jeon (Korean scallion pancake.) While the restaurant is a bit pricey, the savory flavors and the excellent service were well worth it.


Assorted kimchis


Pa Jeon

We topped off the meal at Choong Moo Ro with a trip to Han Ah Reum, the main Korean supermarket. We found some amazing sweet treats, the best being the corn ice cream bar. It had real kernels of corn and was delish!


Corn ice cream bar

All in all, it was quite the experience, and a great alternative to buying a plane ticket and dashing off to Seoul.

Dine LA Restaurant week FALL 2009

The first ever DineLA restaurant week taking place in the Fall coincides with one of the toughest economic climates the US has had in decades. Is this coincidence? I think not. While I still participated in last years dineLA week- I was sorely dissapointed in the number of restaurants there were to choose from. But this year, Los Angelinos will be happy to know, that number has grown exponentially. Not only are their more restaurants on the list this year, the quality of those restaurants has me very excited. New notables to the list: Craft, Crustacean, The Bazaar by Jose Andres, Spago, and Jiraffe. So the Culturistas would love to do their part to stimulate the restaurant industry by just dining out and taking advantage of these great deals :)

Some restaurants such as Ford's Filling Station, Luna Park and Taste on Melrose participate year after year with much success. Ben Ford, Chef Owner of Ford's Filling Station (and also Harrison Ford's son) says, "dineLA Restaurant Week was a huge success and brought many new customers to us this year. The event really showcases the variety, creativity and quality of the LA restaurant scene, and we look forward to being involved again."

The Pricing is as follows:

Lunch/Dinner
Deluxe Dining ($): $16 $26
Premier Dining ($$): $22 $34
Fine Dining ($$$): $28 $44

Dine LA week starts tomorrow (Oct 4th- 9th) and then continues Oct (11th-16th). See participating restaurants and their menus here

LOOK OF THE WEEK: KRISTIN BELL

Kristin Bell looked radiant at the Sydney premiere of Couples Retreat. Bell kept it simple and chose not to accessorize. With her great little black dress as the focal point, she didn't even need any bling. The simple black dress paired with zippered Jimmy Choo heels and a simple red lip is a chic and glamorous look!

Chic and Cheap Finds: Headbands

We've been fans of headbands ever since we saw Blair Waldorf wearing her first one on Gossip Girl! We also just love Blair's style in general! So grab a luxe headband at Forever 21 for LESS-than-luxe prices!!