tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11775360240839268952024-02-07T12:31:55.282-05:00TellMeKCTellMeKC is the Urbanette's source for fashion, life and style in NYC!!TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-68155906326413450372010-04-01T00:25:00.006-04:002010-04-01T00:56:13.285-04:00Sometimes Naughty Feels GoodThis year I refused to let Spring catch me off guard and neither should you. By that I mean, getting so comfortable with my winter boots that when the random day of 50+ degree weather hits, you're not scrambling for shoes to put on. Not this year.<br /><div></div><br /><div>I started the search for cute/stylish/semi-sexy flat shoes that will go with about anything and have some personality. You should do the same. Try to break away from the standard colors and go for umph.</div><br /><div></div><div>As I browsed <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.macys.com">Macy's </a>(yes it's worth the crowds because of the coupons you get to use), I came across the <a href="http://www.ninewest.com/">Nine West </a>section and right there was the perfect flat - they call it Naughty.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30X3rTmlT6a6pLOfWGIqcha-LvpUp1hucqGtBFn9ErstsAZgXIO_4Nv9Xa-plHkbYGqXQi9gxPkMFdhim7EoofyPb2riuetJxiV9isqHnKkaOwtIRPR5zElVLEldi8XH0QeuOKxVQwCKH/s1600/NineWestNaughty.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 124px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455026155568294546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30X3rTmlT6a6pLOfWGIqcha-LvpUp1hucqGtBFn9ErstsAZgXIO_4Nv9Xa-plHkbYGqXQi9gxPkMFdhim7EoofyPb2riuetJxiV9isqHnKkaOwtIRPR5zElVLEldi8XH0QeuOKxVQwCKH/s200/NineWestNaughty.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It comes in a bunch of colors and styles. I highly suggest the Black/White Fabric which is really that with a touch of color in the form of a watercolor like floral design. Super comfortable and the busy design let's you get away with not having an abundance of accessories. Economical and chic. You can find the shoe at <a href="http://www.zappos.com/nine-west-naughty">Zappos</a>. You can definitely elect for the bronze and silver colors; they have a classy sparkling touch.</div><div></div><br /><div>Definitely try to get at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.macys.com">Macy's </a>so you can use their coupon. It was recently on sales as their Everyday Value.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Happy Shopping!</div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-86837312261959171282010-03-17T01:52:00.007-04:002010-03-17T02:25:07.995-04:00You Otto Know<div><div>Don't ask what took me so long to wine and dine at Mario Batali's <a href="http://www.ottopizzeria.com/restaurant.cfm">OTTO</a>, but I finally did and highly recommend it.</div><div></div><br /><div>It is perfect for girl chat, a date or catching up with whoever (college friend, co-workers or even a fun client).</div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1_bj-TUdyvOz2zgL4Dhd8W-EUGwiozTD4T-beRTdYt2jSAQ3njmGLs6CLIbWwuMB65sf5V251hyphenhyphenJmPcF7KY3NWmLsVmH3v95HMUyQNza2WIRdF3VTuiACCzJQER7Foa7X24c6l8YhkYT/s1600-h/OttoLogo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 188px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449483029998632098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1_bj-TUdyvOz2zgL4Dhd8W-EUGwiozTD4T-beRTdYt2jSAQ3njmGLs6CLIbWwuMB65sf5V251hyphenhyphenJmPcF7KY3NWmLsVmH3v95HMUyQNza2WIRdF3VTuiACCzJQER7Foa7X24c6l8YhkYT/s200/OttoLogo.jpg" /></a><br /><div>The scene is expected NYC, but there is nothing fake or stoosh about it. You are greeted by a warm hostess and once you give your name and number in your party, you're handed a paper with your "train" name. Yes I said train. They have this cool flip board that works just like Amtraks arrival/departure screen. </div><div></div><br /><div>I love this because once you check-in, head to the bar and get a bottle of wine to share with friends at one of the many standing tables - As you wait for your train - After the first sip the estimated hour wait the waitress told you means absolutely nothing.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhMjHMZSfUeLO0JTqvJrznZopXSn4HJ4x7FC4ATdWPyfDT6a_XWTUP0_Ri7xQ1rFcj1uvXGkF87Rl6cgARIlj8FlD9Iq-hyo-XgdnTFWwhNDYme_KgUW-d83T-Dq_oXk3c1Fc5UqsXWbk/s1600-h/OttoInside.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449483033130334194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhMjHMZSfUeLO0JTqvJrznZopXSn4HJ4x7FC4ATdWPyfDT6a_XWTUP0_Ri7xQ1rFcj1uvXGkF87Rl6cgARIlj8FlD9Iq-hyo-XgdnTFWwhNDYme_KgUW-d83T-Dq_oXk3c1Fc5UqsXWbk/s200/OttoInside.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div>Oh yes and I did say bottle. The wine list is extensive and vary in price from $29 to $200 ( I am sure there were higher price points - I just stopped looking). Yes you can have a glass but this is where you go buy a bottle and sip with two other friends.</div><br /><div>The food menu is a quarter size of the wine list but good. I suggest ordering a salad; pasta dish and pizza for 2-3 people, more folks add in another dish. The food is delicious and not expensive at all - $8 salads; $9 pastas and $13 pizzas. With the split bottle total affordable classic NY evening.</div><div></div><div> </div><div><strong>Suggestion</strong>: Try making it a spot where you have a standing meeting with select friends. Maybe every 3rd Wednesday you guys meet and chat there (over a bottle...lol).</div><div></div><div> </div><div>I can't wait to go back!</div></div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-58315401523795604192010-03-01T00:59:00.008-05:002010-03-01T01:46:33.281-05:00Rocking It SoloI recently took on a long overdue challenge- eating dinner alone.<br /><br />Maybe some of you have done this already and can chime in how great and a must-do it is.<br /><br /><br />Here is what every woman needs to do at some point. Have drink and/or dinner at a restaurant by yourself, preferably at the bar area of the restaurant.<br /><br /><br /><br />Why:<br /><ul><li>One of the best ways to prove you are comfortable on your own.</li><br /><li>You meet some of the most amazing people. You will be surprise of the great conversations you can have with the bartender and people around you. They are in awe that you can do this on your own.</li><br /><li>What better way to try a dish or venue that has been on your wish list, without having to wait for friends to go.</li></ul><p>This screams independence!</p><p>I recently did this at <a href="http://www.pt212.com/">Planet Thailand 212</a> and it was a great experience. The bartender Matt was amazing and my curry duck was delicious. I even got to meet the<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OrpiTe_GaF4lwk8W61Fmk_hYlasXKSoQxD_SbwfRh5X_sXJ4WLj3rqGxoXBPu4rAN_Zg6VIaS_b9XesGPsBRALxKnhZBQaLROj4I0z-oNRnlK0xaQGQzEN0-6ZlZG2c4i-kUfCDiTymr/s1600-h/PlanetThailand212_Photo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 157px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443552053607464546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OrpiTe_GaF4lwk8W61Fmk_hYlasXKSoQxD_SbwfRh5X_sXJ4WLj3rqGxoXBPu4rAN_Zg6VIaS_b9XesGPsBRALxKnhZBQaLROj4I0z-oNRnlK0xaQGQzEN0-6ZlZG2c4i-kUfCDiTymr/s320/PlanetThailand212_Photo.jpg" /></a> manager and tried a dish with a drink for free. The benefits of rocking it solo.</p><br /><br /><p></p>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-9001240147677802242010-01-09T17:10:00.002-05:002010-01-09T17:20:04.358-05:00Alert: J. Crew Sale In-Store + Addt'l 30% OffThe J.Crew final sale that is currently going on on-line is just as good or even better in store.<br /><br />Head to the Prince street location:<br />99 Prince St NY 10012<br /> 212 966 2739<br /><br />There they have a ton of accessories and clothing that are on sale + an extra 30% off, such as skinny belts and bracelets for $14.99 with an additional 30% off.<br /><br /> Enjoy!TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-79528666205512200732009-12-09T01:37:00.009-05:002009-12-09T01:48:23.479-05:00Oh D'MaiFor my birthday each year for the past 3 years I take the day off and go spa-ing. I wish I could do it more often but time and money sometimes is a barrier.<br /><div></div><br /><div>However, my favorite spa that I revisit each year is having a special which I hope you can enjoy. <a href="http://www.dmaiurbanspa.com/">D'Mai Urban Spa</a>, located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn, is offering 20% off it services if booked between Monday -Thursday, starting now to December 31st.<a href="http://www.dmaiurbanspa.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 175px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 175px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413124166801422290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6p0aaE_CCHt7TbIhxQsVGfDibXnt4GQwQChAJE6ehav1noMMhyphenhyphenP6cbkyKefgWZYDZgwQ01NzGQwPt8uQh93HQpRBMz_QiwheYz0H5hCfV3vwY6od7g4pjuaSiQCDm1wBr-vQr67kWni2z/s320/dmaiurbanspa.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><br /><div>Their prices are already reasonable and the place is fabulous. The reasons why I love it:</div><br /><ol><li>The quiet neighborhood - What is the point of going to a nice spa and entering/leaving in a busy area (i.e. Manhattan)</li><br /><li>Good touch, Good eats - Not only are their snacks healthy and yummy as you wait in between services or just in general. When you are done a stroll 2-3 blocks down places you among some nice eats.</li><br /><li>The service - The people there are just so nice and friendly. I feel like a queen each time.</li></ol><p>Book your service or get a discounted gift certificate for a friend (for a massage or facial only); hop on the 2/3 train to Bergen street and walk 4 blocks to relaxation.</p>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-527624515140853972009-12-07T23:17:00.007-05:002009-12-07T23:34:54.281-05:00Colorful StridesIt's amazing how when you cut back on shopping it forces you to really re-look your wardrobe and make it happen. <div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_Wb38iePquDFS3S8IqdJM8BBL-o6KffU9x8KPwYGqp9ZiwrKAqhnSoQ3TEWbZblfjYX0Tizii_5gID3K3uw-qllYemAnEamBKtORG32s3Mim4cC1A_PXTP43qv53XFqWF_wlBwZwvkxG/s1600-h/SolidTights.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412718399794952594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_Wb38iePquDFS3S8IqdJM8BBL-o6KffU9x8KPwYGqp9ZiwrKAqhnSoQ3TEWbZblfjYX0Tizii_5gID3K3uw-qllYemAnEamBKtORG32s3Mim4cC1A_PXTP43qv53XFqWF_wlBwZwvkxG/s200/SolidTights.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div>Accessorizing has been the cure to stay fashionable and economical. What a necklace; bracelet; pin and even stockings can do is life saving for any shop-o-holic.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><strong>Try this</strong>: Revisit your skirts and dresses and say goodbye to the black and flesh tone tights/stockings and get some color in your life. Don't even put a lot of thought into it.</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Most retailers like <a href="http://www.gap.com/">Gap </a>and <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/home.jsp">Ann Taylor</a> are selling some fun colorful and/or interesting design tights to bring life to an ordinary outfit.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>But you don't even need to go there. Try your major department store where the prices are cheaper and the selection is larger. My favorite is <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=413047&CategoryID=40546">Macy's Herald Square</a>. Go to the 1.5 floor and right there it is like stepping into tights wonderland. There is one line called <a href="http://www.hue.com/legwear/tights.aspx">Hue </a>and they have every color and design under the sun. Use your Macy's coupon if you can. Just grab 2-3 of your favorite color tights and it will all come together. If you are scared take small steps with these colors 1) Blueish/gray; 2) brown with textured design and 3) dark purple/magenta </div><br /><br />On a not so bad winter day I have worn opague colored tights with stack heel platform sandals from the summer. It works!<br /><div><br /></div><div></div><div>Go step it up a bit!</div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-36758752313226912112009-11-24T03:00:00.009-05:002009-11-24T03:22:30.033-05:00To Eat or To Wear Your Fruits and Veggies<div><div><div><div>I have a pretty sensitive nose and can pick up a stench a mile away, so I greatly appreciate the smell of clean. It makes me wonder with all the types of scents out there, from sweet to savory what about the idea of just smelling fresh and clean?</div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>I feel very strongly and highly recommend that with body washes and lotions you keep a a natural fresh scent. My recommendation for a great clean start each day is:</div><ol><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407581710241300178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDg0KZU5xrLHiUlY2AyusyfPI4uyzVg9Jt2PtB35u9iU0rHYpWKZd9U06Wmsax_9UW68__uDVtfCKODl7EvUUBOmJllrG_3-5TDrNYeFj7OaAsPQiOjwy5hCm70adOh7mYJsL7RSdkgIYS/s200/Nivea_Lotion.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407581709194058946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkzWgMqfWQRITBVhK2J7BglexjyoMk7826txqxcJ_Ox-my_Vdh0PjMSEsPcnrsxpWlFBQ7yqoJJi9_jpY22aBqD6AlXYECQ5y6bJmzNkVzqUSzHEp93RO_lyvHgrA7b3aY5OEbd12zLk_/s200/JergensAlmond.jpg" /> <li>Step 1: Start with a moisturizing and gentle maybe warm scented body wash (i.e. Oil of Olay Ultra Moisture with Shea Butter body wash or SoftSoap Ultra Rich Shea Butter body wash.</li><li>Step 2: Make sure your lotion isn't too strong in a fragrance leaving room for your perfume to do her job. I really love and recommend <a href="http://www.nivea.com/products/show/373">Nivea Origianl Moisture </a>and <a href="http://www.jergens.com/Our_Collection/Product_Detail.asp?ProductID=5">Jergens Original Scent - Cherry Almond</a></li></ol><p></p><p>Remember people are around you all day and you want to smell according to how you want others to interact with you; do you want them energized (maybe something with Ginseng or Eucalyptus) or feel really comfortable in your presence (linen, fresh cotton scent).</p><p>Enjoy and remember to be mindful on how you layer on your scents from body wash to lotion to perfume.</p><p>- KC</p></div></div></div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-70760115459009875072009-07-16T00:44:00.007-04:002009-07-16T00:55:39.929-04:00Online Beauty Appts Finally - YES!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCNz1X8a4Az3laTIS_9KdRKE82TCWZLOC889oOH-g9EEXBJeliUtqSbEnqOoF4OIYZShw2Dhx9EaIrm_y57ZT6cnbxfv3SH7D0HUcAoGmvOlZJZ07CNsCtOo_lfc8QP2WgV1e8bHSFl09/s1600-h/LifeBooker-NYC.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358916395114472242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCNz1X8a4Az3laTIS_9KdRKE82TCWZLOC889oOH-g9EEXBJeliUtqSbEnqOoF4OIYZShw2Dhx9EaIrm_y57ZT6cnbxfv3SH7D0HUcAoGmvOlZJZ07CNsCtOo_lfc8QP2WgV1e8bHSFl09/s320/LifeBooker-NYC.jpg" /></a>Most of you are probably familiar with OpenTable.com. The site that allows you to make restaurant reservations online, even for the top notch hard-to get-a-table venues. <div><div></div><br /><div>Well if you do and you are like me, online bookings are a blessing. You don' have to worry about talking to someone that will mess up your requests AND you get a confirmation number to say yes I <em>do</em> have an appt/reservation.</div><div></div><br /><div>The fabulous news is not only can you pay bills ; book trips and score a table for dinner on line, BUT now you can make all your beauty needs appts too at <a href="http://nyc.lifebooker.com/">Lifebooker New York City</a> Whoo Hoo.</div><div></div><br /><div>For any of you that are busy during the day and no time to chat for nosey colleagues to be in your business. With a few click voila you can book an appt at Acqua Beauty Bar and others in minutes.</div></div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-22149015638113516282009-07-07T01:10:00.004-04:002009-07-07T01:28:13.832-04:00Beauty Tip - For Happy Feet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoa2qQ6KFyfJVsKOjoSVx-kTC3VZ8Zzr1Zs1WhWAwU716Qo-Ikx1SvM7GSkDt0qB-DKi0vV17348VX0jKCgVaOfPkYB3kb8FlKpnQBjPKtyXPzoODC4Jh6j4LhY2I-BAS3oCQIgwvioyU4/s1600-h/concealerchat.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoa2qQ6KFyfJVsKOjoSVx-kTC3VZ8Zzr1Zs1WhWAwU716Qo-Ikx1SvM7GSkDt0qB-DKi0vV17348VX0jKCgVaOfPkYB3kb8FlKpnQBjPKtyXPzoODC4Jh6j4LhY2I-BAS3oCQIgwvioyU4/s320/concealerchat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355584728566945666" /></a>With summer fun comes summer beauty maintenance.<div><br /></div><div>Now, we all may have something we want to change about our feet. One of the main changes many will like to make is the removal of that little friend on top of the toe that is obvious because it's like 3 shades lighter than you. (I will assume you know what I mean..hmmm)</div><div><br /></div><div>A very quick and easy fix to that is your handy dandy concealer. Yes, I said it, dab concealer on that bad boy and Voila! it practically disappears and you and the people across the train car are all happy!</div><div><br /></div><div>The purchase process:</div><div><ul><li>Try a creamy stick foundation. Black Opal works pretty well regardless of your complexion.</li><li>This should be a cheap purchase at your local <a href="http://www.duanereade.com/Default.aspx">Duane Reade</a> or <a href="http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_sub_category.jsp?itemId=cat80013&filterBy=&navCount=2&navAction=push">CVS</a>.</li><li>Get one about a share or two darker than you. Remember if you select one as you select for your face it's not going to cover. Unlike your face you want to go darker or exact shade to your feet. </li><li>This is a great way to use that old concealer that was just not working for you months ago</li><li>Get a small size so you can carry around</li><li>Last, be mindful of the adjustment you made and don't put your feet up in some one's white couch.</li></ul><div>Happy walking!</div></div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-53769990683476408672009-07-05T00:13:00.003-04:002009-07-05T00:30:02.449-04:00Stack'Em UpSummer stated like a month ago, but for you ladies in NYC with 20+ days of rain it didn't quite feel so.<div><br /></div><div>But if you hesitated to get a jump start on your summer foot wear don't take too long. A huge hit right now are the stack heel shoes. These somewhat platform like 3" heels are a super plus for our concrete jungle. </div><div><ul><li>The fat heels don't fall victim to the sidewalk cracks, and</li><li>They are super comfortable to take you from subway to work and then play</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>One designer who got it right and super super comfortable is <a href="http://www.kennethcole.com/family/index.jsp?fbc=1&f=Taxonomy/KCP/3075190&categoryId=3573989&fbn=Taxonomy|Shoes&view=all">Kenneth Cole Reaction</a>. His stack sandals feel like sneakers (I admittedly have 2 pairs).</div><div><br /></div><div>You can find at <a href="http://www.shoegasm.com/">Shoegasm </a>or <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=17213&Size=NOSELECTION&FeaturedBrand=Kenneth+Cole&PPP=96&PageID=73931525241866">Macys </a>(where you can apply extra coupons).</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNkPAqqoednj4S3VBySTuyREXHOuEPf2n4sVvgSm4fbzislo6YvkwMZrUj3VDMpFFug39AQdaC-Boe7VfTuodJhldSQRARbbPcgVcFIhw9_1XqsXwPEHglDteiGvAf78jgVAVYBW6cK5X4/s320/KennethColeTart&Soul.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354826691423204818" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD9zuF14JPyScbzrIf3mv2DxBtPmwsb5_afc_NBkdQrn7i1ICC-_pstbB_iiGBNRZQnz8L9O-XTVxgrvlY0O0NLSHeSQtQoHIoWyLMXLsyLnfioyT2-kVW0BRsj-ceBBr_d4EcLUVglKZr/s320/KennethColeSmart&Tart.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354826687523811778" /></div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-41566591222976546962009-04-21T18:49:00.006-04:002009-04-21T18:55:27.122-04:00Alert - A True Fabulous Find<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_M-fZbMGmc3OUI7B9c2Mj2JrMT5owtZtHfSI3lhgkT3Xqas33m78j9OMbEAQsGbzuKBxX7lwmDR_68-s9i5B9ZouBJct324P9UH-nQrPcTMz6a2YoSbHF0fmk1dh6tlwfU6UuJ1j94zBS/s1600-h/FabFindForever21.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327281456533575010" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_M-fZbMGmc3OUI7B9c2Mj2JrMT5owtZtHfSI3lhgkT3Xqas33m78j9OMbEAQsGbzuKBxX7lwmDR_68-s9i5B9ZouBJct324P9UH-nQrPcTMz6a2YoSbHF0fmk1dh6tlwfU6UuJ1j94zBS/s320/FabFindForever21.jpg" border="0" /></a>While checking out Forever 21 with friends this past weekend ( I haven't been to this store in a while - I can take it small doses), I stumbled across one of their "Fabulous Finds" and it was quite fab! Me and my friends all scored a pair of skinny jeans for $12.50. We all vary in sizes and heights and it was a nice fit for everyone because of the stretch. These will be my tunic wear or sexy club going jeans.<br /><br /><br />Check it out on line <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=fab%5Ffinds&product%5Fid=2059043310&Page=1">here too</a>!<br />Make sure to not shy away from their accessories. While you are cutting back on buying clothes because of economic conditions you can do affordable accessories to spice up what you already own...there are a ton of pearl like designs (necklaces and bracelets) that give that sexy lady feel.<br /><br />Enjoy! (I made my purchase at the Union Sqaure location - oh and there is a new fitting room on the 2nd floor to the far right that is less crowded in the new Heritage section)TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-50992394313507903062009-03-01T23:51:00.010-05:002009-03-03T07:35:54.652-05:00Fool-Proof DIY Networking<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXyd_7bPczaEgcNxV7B1Y0PT1DBBU_z6DLWvOHyOrC5LSSJHSaiOLNFplzfLjMgcLc-rzzX1z31PBZ4MyfievBnpJRNkXMIegkXwfQF_xgeVkTcwQwcgNWU5RYs23GmE_NfJvXngc0Zap/s1600-h/the_women_brunch.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXyd_7bPczaEgcNxV7B1Y0PT1DBBU_z6DLWvOHyOrC5LSSJHSaiOLNFplzfLjMgcLc-rzzX1z31PBZ4MyfievBnpJRNkXMIegkXwfQF_xgeVkTcwQwcgNWU5RYs23GmE_NfJvXngc0Zap/s320/the_women_brunch.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308455564219434722" border="0" /></a>When the word networking comes up, sometimes the first reaction is the same as being told can you give a presentation to 100 people on XYZ - people get nervous and think of it as a chore they know they have to do but don't always want to do.
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<br />Worry no more because there is a great way to network within the comfort of friends and soon-to-be friends, here is our recipe to success:
<br /><ul><li>Whether it is you alone or with a friend, think of no more than 10 people you would like to bring together. They may have professional and personal interests in common and then again they may not. </li><li>If you host a get together with a friend, each of you should be responsible for half of the invites.
<br /></li><li>It is extremely beneficial if the invitees don't know each other or may be familiar but not that well . This is not girlfriend outing time and no one person should feel like the new kid on the block, everyone should feel new to each other.
<br /></li><li>Balance your invites with your outgoing and your introvert/shy associates. For the friend you have been trying to get out to events or who expresses displeasure of networking this will be a great and safe environment to get them started.
<br /></li><li>Pick a tea house or brunch venue to have the event. There are many inexpensive brunch venues on the weekends and tea houses just have a natural good environment for conversations.</li><li>Oh and yes have it on the weekend vs. after work so everyone can be clear minded and rested.</li><li>Work with the venue to establish a pre-fix menu if they don't have . Many restaurants that have a brunch menu have a set price and tea houses usually have a scone, finger sandwich and cookies/dessert platter. The last thing you want to think about after a good chat is diving the bill. Provide the group with the cost that will factor in tax and tip prior to the event. Example: At Alice Teacup we did the Mad Hatters and it worked out to about $22 including tax and tip and all invitees were made aware that was the food setting being order, but of course can choose their types of sandwiches, scones, etc.</li><li>Be a superb host. Have everyone introduce themselves, but don't be shy about gluing them together. Tell them why they were invited and what you knew they had in common with others - be the connector!
<br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Secret to success</span>: Is that its a small manageable group where real conversations can be had. It is personal and there is nothing like receiving a personal invite</li></ul>With the weather clearing up, go out there and plan a networking brunch/tea house event. Below are some suggestions based on experience:
<br /><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Alice's Tea Cup</span>: There are several locations now. I found success at the 64th street & Lexington one because its bigger</li><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Franchia</span>: This is a vegetarian Korean tea house. Great for your a group that is particularly health conscious and includes vegans/vegetarians. Not for meat lovers.</li><li><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CKAEISH%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Coco Rocco</span>:</span> Two locations in Brooklyn, a darn good cheap and tasty brunch $9.95. You will love it.</li><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Libations</span>: I just had brunch here today for such an event. Never knew they served food...lol. Delicious brunch means for $19. (I can speak for the steak and eggs - yummy)</li><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Tea Map</span>: This is a GREAT resource to find local area tea houses. I used it many times.</li><li><span style="font-size:78%;">Google these venues and sites. There were errors in linking the sites to the page. Thank you</span>
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<br />TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-30653084586373233742009-02-18T01:54:00.005-05:002009-02-18T02:06:05.122-05:00Prime Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcoln0GfUd9jrqSCcccV0prmz7VMb2DCP94gRf9flL5Pu-RL3AkFFXoyo7XoqiywQRsjVj3hc0E91vjtBZ9IiAjbvBFywV0RPOdvUlIa4FCusnfqwVb9brhNIQjZAUfxQJsTSqUcVVbQHn/s1600-h/LauraGellar_Primer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcoln0GfUd9jrqSCcccV0prmz7VMb2DCP94gRf9flL5Pu-RL3AkFFXoyo7XoqiywQRsjVj3hc0E91vjtBZ9IiAjbvBFywV0RPOdvUlIa4FCusnfqwVb9brhNIQjZAUfxQJsTSqUcVVbQHn/s320/LauraGellar_Primer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304029459548596098" border="0" /></a>I always wonder how can I make my make up last for a full day or at least a full work day. I was told a while back that a primer can make a big difference, but I was reluctant because of my oily skin.<br /><br />I finally gave in and tried Smashbox's primer which was good, but not for the oily skin types (maybe in the winter or when the air is really dry). But the primer that has worked best for me since mid last year and I can finally attest to is <a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P161206&categoryId=S10853&shouldPaginate=true">Laura Geller's Spackle</a>.<br /><br />It is very light weight and has a slight iridescent to it that makes you glow just a tad bit once makeup is applied.<br /><br />My routine is to apply to my skin about 10-15 minutes after I applied my moisturizer. I think wait about another 5 minutes before applying my makeup.<br /><br />For my oily skin, it has worked wonders. My face has an even tone, provided by the makeup that lasts all day. In the cases I do get a bit oily; it is as if the primer allows for equal distribution of the oil so I don't look gross.<br /><br />A said benefit of primers are that is creates a barrier between your skin and the makeup to keep it healthy and smooth. I believer that, but also keep in mind the primer itself is a product that can have some affect.<br /><br />Enjoy your primer - whichever you choose.TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-65125977670021496472009-02-17T00:43:00.005-05:002009-02-17T00:54:09.226-05:00Your Finances - In Mint Condition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcqJS4mlA-prU3ijaMyLNDBTo-eRsTIbGEDwy_0BFKNURONHtaH8baBxyQVtL4KC9mD4qlr1Ea2avfzCjJPuqFX2Yx_bgjYDaGvcd74OT9F6tpQfF17yXvVObR5ULksY5n28BEpuuvO05/s1600-h/mint_home.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcqJS4mlA-prU3ijaMyLNDBTo-eRsTIbGEDwy_0BFKNURONHtaH8baBxyQVtL4KC9mD4qlr1Ea2avfzCjJPuqFX2Yx_bgjYDaGvcd74OT9F6tpQfF17yXvVObR5ULksY5n28BEpuuvO05/s320/mint_home.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303640383772953106" border="0" /></a>I so wish I new about this site a year or two ago. You all have to not just visit but sign up on Mint.com. As they describe themselves it is a free personal finance software.<br /><br />It aggregates all your accounts into one site and helps you to analyze your spend and savings however you want to slice it and dice it - no more saving receipts and organizing into excel.<br /><br />Now you maybe thinking how can this site know all of your business. Think of it as the organizer to all the log-ins of your online accounts. From credit cards to student loans to even car payments and Roth IRAs, you sign in all your log-ins so that when you log in to mint.com account it pulls all those other log ins. Your net worth is calculated in seconds.<br /><br />As a user for the past month, I am blown away by this site. It definitely made it clear how much I shopped at Target *sigh*<br /><br />Give it a try and let us know what you think. There is no reason to not continue in your healthy finances 2009 resolution.<br /><br />Happy Savings!TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-61998361260006465692009-02-14T11:13:00.003-05:002009-02-14T11:55:26.595-05:00ALERT: Alexander McQueen AFM, 2 Day's Only!!!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJipfzSUWKtUkaXZqIKnjimwdz9DfF60aYU4a3stYac9us4dJtRZp9R10MwYgXzHwaEkIavbfxh7cZW5pcBwZ1Mphef4l-MTmPsufZw2LXLp-WwX8xIc4LOexkeJnhwBWiJKqXyRqjAET/s1600-h/mcq.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302696354560477698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 151px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJipfzSUWKtUkaXZqIKnjimwdz9DfF60aYU4a3stYac9us4dJtRZp9R10MwYgXzHwaEkIavbfxh7cZW5pcBwZ1Mphef4l-MTmPsufZw2LXLp-WwX8xIc4LOexkeJnhwBWiJKqXyRqjAET/s400/mcq.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="left">The super-creative and at times controversial, Alexander McQueen has finally joined the Affordable Fashion Mania (AFM) bandwagon with the <a href="http://www.target.com/b/?node=1260398011&ref=sr_shorturl_mcq">McQ Collection for Target</a>. A former courtier for Givenchy and head designer of his own collection, Alexander has been dazzling the runway with his over the top and overly expensive collections for over 2 decades. Several lucky New Yorkers will get a chance to shop his Target collection today and tomorrow at an exclusive location. While the collection will be available online March 4th 2009, I guarantee not all of the good stuff will make it. (Trust me, the same happened to the Proenza Schouler collection I raided). So get up get out and get some McQueen!! </div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTx2Bo7k2v3a63apCIno_zzn58DAOftE7Nv2es2AbRGl1r3U8dgd3MS5-6FOLfBYYKjY7PvbGMzxKatjKLOFu4RWVoxhHJnBIIPNRzEVDaeWI74EiEIfYzvZ7AO84nNAiVBdYRoMBdwUPI/s1600-h/mcq+runway.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302696361690291234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 336px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTx2Bo7k2v3a63apCIno_zzn58DAOftE7Nv2es2AbRGl1r3U8dgd3MS5-6FOLfBYYKjY7PvbGMzxKatjKLOFu4RWVoxhHJnBIIPNRzEVDaeWI74EiEIfYzvZ7AO84nNAiVBdYRoMBdwUPI/s400/mcq+runway.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em> Alexander McQueen Runway</em></span> </div><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><u>Exclusive Alexander McQueen: Target McQ Market</u> </div><div align="center"><strong>February 14th and 15th ONLY! </strong></div><div align="center">12pm-10pm</div><div align="center">330 West Street </div><div align="center">New York, NY 10014</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.freshnessmag.com/v4/2009/02/13/target-steve-mcqueen-target/">Click for Directions</a> </div><div align="center"></div></div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-25470649950053544612009-02-08T16:14:00.003-05:002009-02-08T16:25:40.337-05:001-on-1 With your favorite designers!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3maRaPFmirENIsvyOa0Di7ASGn5eKuqnmKPiKel2iHmIluy_wIdUxghBcSyTNOVJVXoa0YgRuQtJ7azTckwQCmqDobQK6oOJiQ96qacrL1e4UhfSvFsv-kOEk4kPSCPqh8DGorkshi2i/s1600-h/logo-fiaf-sm%5B1%5D.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300540517942670418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 60px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3maRaPFmirENIsvyOa0Di7ASGn5eKuqnmKPiKel2iHmIluy_wIdUxghBcSyTNOVJVXoa0YgRuQtJ7azTckwQCmqDobQK6oOJiQ96qacrL1e4UhfSvFsv-kOEk4kPSCPqh8DGorkshi2i/s400/logo-fiaf-sm%5B1%5D.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The French Institute Alliance <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Française</span> presents Fashion Talks with Pamela <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Golbin</span> . An intimate speaker series with 3 fabulous female designers. Fashion Talks<br />French <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">haute</span> couture meets New York style during <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">FIAF's</span> Fashion Talks, hosted by Pamela <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Golbin</span>, Curator in Chief of Twentieth-century and Contemporary Fashion at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Musée</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">de</span> la Mode <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">et</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">du</span> Textile in Paris.<br /><br /><a href="http://fiaf.org/events/winter2009/2009-02-09-dk.shtml">Donna Karen 2/9/09</a><br /><a href="http://fiaf.org/events/winter2009/2009-03-20-malandrino.shtml">Catherine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Malandrino</span> 3/20/09</a><br /><a href="http://fiaf.org/events/winter2009/2009-03-23-dvf.shtml">Diane Von <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Furstenburg</span> 3/23/09</a><br /><br />Did I forget to mention the tickets start at<strong> $20!!!</strong> You couldn't even get into <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">their</span> Fashion Week Collections with that price. Hurry and get your tickets! You know I have my tickets ready to go. Ooh La La! </div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-88143851285313235372009-01-28T00:48:00.006-05:002009-01-28T01:06:48.527-05:00Investment Time - A Market Advantage<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdfpkLYnQ6-5E3J4ivNUGiQJlyk_IEHqdOIbBLEEJGfqZXWu0_yCoRaKOmLqjfUQE3q8xrX8aIQlhmWEcRbmZkcBAVoAdXU4J1QzyAFN-zurSGjtweXFMdcWsFFfjRcpN75WagLeIm9aD/s1600-h/roth-ira-chart.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdfpkLYnQ6-5E3J4ivNUGiQJlyk_IEHqdOIbBLEEJGfqZXWu0_yCoRaKOmLqjfUQE3q8xrX8aIQlhmWEcRbmZkcBAVoAdXU4J1QzyAFN-zurSGjtweXFMdcWsFFfjRcpN75WagLeIm9aD/s320/roth-ira-chart.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296221750085019970" border="0" /></a>If you have a Roth IRA; IRA; 401K or any mutual fund investment you may have noticed in your most recent statement a 30%+ drop....yes I know it hurts soo bad:(<br /><br />Looking at my statement I had to place a call to my Roth IRA provider - the lovely <a href="http://www.fidelity.com/">Fidelity </a>- and with their 24/7 service I was able to get some guidance; in addition to research and recent conversations I had with trusted financial sources.<br /><br />One thing I realized is that if you have the money this is the time to buy more shares of your investments funds. We must not look at it as dollars but as shares. Some funds are running low in the $5 - $7/share range. This made me recall the time I bought Bear Sterns at $5 a share when they were going through their stuff and when they were bought the stock rose to $10 and I made a few dollars.<br /><br />If you are saving in these investment funds for retirement or major life purchases like a home, you have time so go ahead and purchase. Fellow blogger WellHeeled made a good point of this in her <a href="http://wellheeled.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/shares-not-dollars/">Shares, Not Dollars</a> article.TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-80491772809355593022009-01-10T20:07:00.008-05:002009-01-10T20:31:17.356-05:00The Initial Sip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-ysKHEoOthLQ7NKdLHeVTGj3JfrRuMgEwAu6riRAs3g2pzXS3g24FWvGFSrmGxiw8zi8nrTEgVAKGD81VskN19movGRzasIZRYqEkKh6WH87661bk-RWaG3LvCVSw0FCG7lL6rsiDTAc/s1600-h/MonogramMugs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-ysKHEoOthLQ7NKdLHeVTGj3JfrRuMgEwAu6riRAs3g2pzXS3g24FWvGFSrmGxiw8zi8nrTEgVAKGD81VskN19movGRzasIZRYqEkKh6WH87661bk-RWaG3LvCVSw0FCG7lL6rsiDTAc/s320/MonogramMugs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289841968085515282" border="0" /></a>During my holiday shopping I popped into the lovely <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie </a>(going straight to the sales section of course) and came across some very cute <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=7622257972222567513&id=78404&parentid=EAT_TABLE_CUPS&pushId=EAT_TABLE_CUPS&popId=EAT_TABLETOP&sortProperties=&navCount=12&navAction=jump&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=whi">monogram mugs</a>. At the time they were on sale for $3.95 but they are now backed to the regular price of $6.00. Still not bad.<br /><br />My friends loved my mug so much I bought them each one - with their initials of course, so when they came over it was an <span style="font-style: italic;">initial </span>tea party - get it?<br /><br />So definitely go get your self a mug - it is the perfect comfy size for tea, coffee and even some morning oatmeal.<br /><br />I always shop in the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie </a>on 5th avenue and 16th street.TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-22782842794928694002009-01-09T00:10:00.005-05:002009-01-09T00:18:16.433-05:00Free Suze Orman BookSuze did it again, she is offering one of her books for free but of course it is in the form of a PDF.<br /><br />The below image has the info go to <a href="http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20081119_tows_bookdownload">Oprah</a>.com for the free download. This is a great way to start planning your finances for the new year.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20081119_tows_bookdownload"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlzhjKBDWWESDtZ5sZ940cCrg96iwI9l6H84py66uaowe4TAi6StnAARwNRDk1unvFJQdkthwRGeRUt_cfGubAv8OoV4ppZIzbRt12kdm0A3NzgZdyfInc1up_LCrBD1HqdTDC03oBmUhU/s400/suzeorman09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289158128595779314" border="0" /></a>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-27564619247815027822009-01-04T21:04:00.005-05:002009-01-04T21:13:42.951-05:00A $plendid Call To Make<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySUkTyPYjWd19Lz2Vo9t0vGVZ1JYueqCuAqx9bYn4Y4L_B-_Qour9GeMZqc8ARxeZybWcACENOCx0dmpKMUuYZbKvpxQyn-CQh-5BGGWmhs7m42s0G-7-ddBqrKvY7rHX9g5pgv-axenN/s1600-h/creditcards.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySUkTyPYjWd19Lz2Vo9t0vGVZ1JYueqCuAqx9bYn4Y4L_B-_Qour9GeMZqc8ARxeZybWcACENOCx0dmpKMUuYZbKvpxQyn-CQh-5BGGWmhs7m42s0G-7-ddBqrKvY7rHX9g5pgv-axenN/s320/creditcards.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287626510848817650" border="0" /></a>It's the New Year and as creatures of habit we are setting plans for our '09 resolutions and goals.<br /><br />Well after the ball dropped in Times Square and a day of rest I decided to open up my wallet and call all my credit cards to see if they will entertain a lower interest rate...<br /><br />guess what????<br /><br />THEY DID!!!<br /><br />So as fashionistas and lifestyle trendsetters (and sometimes followers) add this to your savvy: Call you credit card companies and see what they will do for you - it can't make things worst but only better.<br /><br />Good Luck!TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-32283152173914911592008-12-28T10:29:00.003-05:002008-12-28T11:03:10.577-05:00AFM: Thakoon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYur9EOb3HXFmoJmXJ4lh7FRNOfGC2GmAl-ByLJ5OClrA-9dvia-6AQkKenR4ofrMoKgSMkxrXchj-tscYKPGpeklpFSm3nNrU0MJHjj-0WBD3QT9pYG3WNkVah59XbBew6jk2_8KN6e8T/s1600-h/thakoon.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284871103492285026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYur9EOb3HXFmoJmXJ4lh7FRNOfGC2GmAl-ByLJ5OClrA-9dvia-6AQkKenR4ofrMoKgSMkxrXchj-tscYKPGpeklpFSm3nNrU0MJHjj-0WBD3QT9pYG3WNkVah59XbBew6jk2_8KN6e8T/s400/thakoon.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>In our next round of Affordable Fashion Mania, fashion designer Thakoon is front and center with his line of Target. The <a href="http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=sc_iw_r_1_0/?node=16275561">Thakoon for Target online store </a>is open for business today and stocked with it's first round of looks. The collection is primed with the florals, prints and cardigan-like embellishments you would expect to see based on his Spring 2009 Ready-To-Wear Collection. Happy Shopping!!</div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-2744701872025127742008-12-21T21:22:00.006-05:002008-12-21T21:35:12.582-05:00Easy Cooking...For Holidays & Everyday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.startcooking.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eaU7zpxdemf3O0c_VioBJ_NtnUUKmJ5FOXWd-PIKs_w45JA-Ig8iNghCV6sHTcyccz8hSCvAixny_zQT4mOjnyU5Y81aT3symO1UYR61hJ2XbVRITaltAmjCoqFMXpdkzY0A43jSE-dJ/s320/startcooking.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282437024149583826" border="0" /></a>Like many of you who are juggling career, personal life, organization commitments, family, etc. it feels like there isn't time to do the basic things like cooking yourself a easy delicious healthy meal. Since talks of the economy stress that we all do out best to save money, one of the easiest and most effective ways to save money is to cut back on eating out.<br /><br />No more dining out = more cooking at home; and to not end up microwaving frozen foods that means planning ahead of time. Well I decided this weekend to cook shrimp scampi because it is so easy and tasty to do. In my quest to find a simple to follow recipe I came across <a href="http://www.startcooking.com/">www.startcooking.com.</a><br /><br />What a site! I can literally watch every episode in one sitting. It is the combination of the animated narrator, the bright and visually appealing videos and the overall simple presentation that makes it such a great cooking reference.<br /><br />Definitely bookmark this site. The site even goes over basics such as the three essential cooking knives you need and how to fry an egg (yes I have heard some of you out there are still struggling with this).<br /><br />I guess I can put off cooking classes for a while:)<br /><br />Bon Appetit!TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-4066141944847124232008-11-30T09:36:00.007-05:002008-11-30T11:50:34.443-05:00You think you know, but you have no idea...<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMJ_67ji4MOg0-yyzIpOWozJ6C2aakLW_Slbv-S_4adrDPl6Fw5K2bwwwtKaeyGywniMcYi8-kCukDU1GjIshsxfi1efJfQjTKBoQadcOTc1GUgWACUxuLnYCEg5B1FBXSy_NtGx5p1f3/s1600-h/pro-pus08-lg%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274493104581849698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 183px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMJ_67ji4MOg0-yyzIpOWozJ6C2aakLW_Slbv-S_4adrDPl6Fw5K2bwwwtKaeyGywniMcYi8-kCukDU1GjIshsxfi1efJfQjTKBoQadcOTc1GUgWACUxuLnYCEg5B1FBXSy_NtGx5p1f3/s320/pro-pus08-lg%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a>So think you know what your true Bra size is. Did you let one of those cute sales associates at Victoria's Secret measure you with pre-marked pink tape (hint: Vicky's may not even have your size! Can you really trust it?)? Or do you figure you've just had the same bra size since high school? If any of the above applies to you...sweetie, it's time to get a REAL Bra Fitting! You don't have to take my word for it. Tim Gunn regularly sends the guests on <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Tim_Gunn/season/2/index.php">his show </a>to professional bra fittings before starting the makeover process. Ensuring the proper fit for your girls will not only give you proper support but it is the necessary foundation to make your clothing far more flattering. In one episode Tim sent his guest to <a href="http://www.bratenders.com/">Bra*Tenders</a> in the theatre district and I promptly setup an appointment. Yes, its by appointment only, but you're getting the personal attention the whole time! Raquel, the fit specialist, is a doll and absolutely AMAZING. She has been in the business since she was 15 year old a figured me out in a few quick looks. Evidently, I was wearing a band size too big and a cup size to small, nor would I have ever known without her because my size isn't sold in your average retail store!!! They have oodles of styles and brands, some I never heard of before; I could have been there for hours. For starters, I picked up a basic black, basic nude, and sexy little lace number for fun.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274486265468494578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 77px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQnFEzKgE-y5dmmj5TnXccLVE6a5Dni7LUrZJ5JtwfaOcB-GOXWfXRaeCQ_uEwHClnfrcoPGGzTv6h-BJy3S9Isj7k3vtryOJDLp5Ua5MAboXbgIudYF4frRqCiIFpZ1VqBB8LEOBYJqzr/s400/logo-sub.gif" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">630 9th Avenue </span><span style="font-size:78%;">New York, NY 10036<br />(212) 957-7000 </span><a onclick="externalLinks(this);" href="http://www.bratenders.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">www.bratenders.com</span></a><br /></p><div align="center"></div><div align="left">So please do yourself the favor and setup an appointment with Raquel. Your owe it to yourself to have at least one wardrobe-enhancing well-fitting brazier ($45-75 range). </div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-24855456678523366182008-11-21T12:46:00.006-05:002008-11-21T12:53:14.092-05:00ALERT! Awesome Shoe SaleI recently went to <a href="http://www.tecasan.com/designers.aspx">Te Casan</a> (for the first time) for one of those fashion fundraisers where a portion of the proceeds go to a charity. What a great event it was and the shoes were fabulous. Basically the sale breakdown as I recall goes as follows: Flats: $55; Pumps: $95; $Booties: $125. But the original cost for these shoes are $300 plus. <div><div><div> </div><div>I did some close examination and research and the quality is up to par. The sale goes through the end of the month but the longer you wait you may miss your size.</div><br /><div>Location:</div><div>382 W Broadway (bet. Broome and Spring)</div><div>(212) 584-8000 </div><div></div><br /><div>My favorites (and they all come in various colors):</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQptS3Lsh6Cf9ff6jvvbWWFaRW6Vf0ZQMwNkEhCE1bZSlb2W4PU3Tpu010qgojyy_UBzSYvTuuYaIgVMYgZNbO3lFPBUvhRyvzpouvBAqDuXcGf6B9RjIYJV0OX1u6F-79jcqP5DIJN4z/s1600-h/TeCasn-bootie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271169706767000306" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQptS3Lsh6Cf9ff6jvvbWWFaRW6Vf0ZQMwNkEhCE1bZSlb2W4PU3Tpu010qgojyy_UBzSYvTuuYaIgVMYgZNbO3lFPBUvhRyvzpouvBAqDuXcGf6B9RjIYJV0OX1u6F-79jcqP5DIJN4z/s200/TeCasn-bootie.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZNwodMwm9wcDKc1rd-iBNWWXIEgaVNFjxXHTQIibuYUkZuATJp5Uwh2OAjz3hXaNbroCdarUM1mbaoQuNdMODd69BXzKkMtxMATNkSAQ1bnClPdd1Nyl9P3mcuyElXDhavepiS9eOwfi/s1600-h/TeCasn-bootshoe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271169706926969090" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 154px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZNwodMwm9wcDKc1rd-iBNWWXIEgaVNFjxXHTQIibuYUkZuATJp5Uwh2OAjz3hXaNbroCdarUM1mbaoQuNdMODd69BXzKkMtxMATNkSAQ1bnClPdd1Nyl9P3mcuyElXDhavepiS9eOwfi/s200/TeCasn-bootshoe.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTTMm3vVvNT0dsQB3t0K__6qca3ZfOQqMC0lFpU62sKI4YMWjdCbVsnQ-ObYLBm-utldeH8zisH2vSHMbxLMZGpS-sbQnBlfZsr-Uj09dHSxsfZ86-rk5eVOyWB1ctXHv_JoxGO5BD7ve/s1600-h/TeCasn-Strap+shoe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271169708967297810" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 146px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTTMm3vVvNT0dsQB3t0K__6qca3ZfOQqMC0lFpU62sKI4YMWjdCbVsnQ-ObYLBm-utldeH8zisH2vSHMbxLMZGpS-sbQnBlfZsr-Uj09dHSxsfZ86-rk5eVOyWB1ctXHv_JoxGO5BD7ve/s200/TeCasn-Strap+shoe.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div><div>PS - if you do go and visit and make a purcahse, ask if the proceeds from your buy can go to <a href="http://www.blackgirlsrockinc.com/">Black Girls Rock</a>.</div></div></div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177536024083926895.post-63128043470741488042008-11-20T19:41:00.005-05:002008-11-21T01:41:55.994-05:00My Favorite Lip Balm<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnj64oNeGdMdMmtm2VKL15l69WVWNGM7P_e69i9NC43sDS42CN1V_Ty9_Cuqth8H7f19z0zd7ULmuaFuuSJEWnPnIF969V3uCCM7RyvBK94Kz4wM-ID7orGQJ61ls_6fOsZbCSNaDSyDBJ/s1600-h/lipbalm_bigelow2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270997162186767394" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 83px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnj64oNeGdMdMmtm2VKL15l69WVWNGM7P_e69i9NC43sDS42CN1V_Ty9_Cuqth8H7f19z0zd7ULmuaFuuSJEWnPnIF969V3uCCM7RyvBK94Kz4wM-ID7orGQJ61ls_6fOsZbCSNaDSyDBJ/s200/lipbalm_bigelow2.jpg" border="0" /></a>When it comes to lip balms I am tres tres picky. The one thing I hate is a shiny gloss that does nothing but makes your lips appear moist but underneath it feels dry. That only leads to having a two-setp process of applying moisturizer and then your favorite shine (ex: MAC's lip glass).<br /><br /><div>Finally I found a shiny lip balm that REALLY works. C.O. Bigelow's Mentha Cinnamint Lip Shine. It truly moisturizes and adds a lasting sheen. I am very much impressed.</div><br /><div></div>TellMeKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530995181458875786noreply@blogger.com