Collette Candy Shop Get Down
June 30, 2008 by elaineb · 3 Comments
What do you get is you mix Daily Candy, French POP and designer goods? You get a fun, French/English shopping site that is both a visual and aural delight. (Aural is relating to your sense of hearing! Not oral!)
Simply Retro Chic
June 25, 2008 by elaineb · Leave a Comment
My trip to NYC made me realize that, well, I am right to love retro. Specifically Mid Century Modern chic and having confirmation by one of my favorite design houses, makes me all the more giddy. Ralph Lauren has a gorgeous set up that feels oh so nineteen fifty fab, Or 40 fab, I mean… Look at the picture! He even had a very art deco display with a gorgeous peacock and lots of greenery and a red purse in the middle. Read more
Get into Blue Fuzzy Slippers
June 23, 2008 by elaineb · Leave a Comment
Imagine for a minute you can go to eBay, YouTube, MySpace and FaceBook all at the same time. Well, now you can! Blue Fuzzy Slippers has taken web 2.0 to a whole new level, and saving time is now the name of the game. Read more
For the Love of French Blue
June 23, 2008 by elaineb · Leave a Comment
If Parisian style is what you love, and unique treasures is what you crave, then you are in deed a discriminating buyer. Such taste deserves the highest quality finds from the Capital of Haute Couture. If you fit this description, then French Blue and Co. will satisfy your longing. Read more
Designer Water in Designer Packaging
June 15, 2008 by elaineb · Leave a Comment
While in my NYC rendezvous, I went to a grocery store around 3rd Ave. and found this odd shaped bottle of water. I love how it just doesn`t look like a bottle of water, proving Fred Water is really cool. Read more
Retrospective on Saturday
June 14, 2008 by elaineb · Leave a Comment
Last Friday, I was working my way to NYC and I had but one worry, to be in the right train. I NEVER took the wrong train. Everything was perfect!! Although the week before was a trying one, it made my trip to NYC an escape and much needed respite. Read more
Elaine in The City-Showing Mr. Big a Good Time Part #4
June 9, 2008 by elaineb · Leave a Comment
Kids are talking loud. Go here. Board that train. Let`s go there. Don`t go there… AHHHHHH! Exhaustion sets in and when is there ever time for you and me? My Big and I needed a vacation and this was it. I was going to make the most of it.
Elaine in The City-The Savvy and The Sexy Part #3
June 9, 2008 by elaineb · Leave a Comment
How do you go to the Met for free or get Starbucks
coffee refills free? Only a Manhattanite will know. Walking out the door in this town is like having a subscription to Sweet Inspiration Daily… This is all dousing my thoughts as the door man opens the door to my destination on 79th and 3rd.
Elaine and The City-Rekindle the Love Affair Part #2
June 9, 2008 by elaineb · Leave a Comment
The day before leaving, Mike, my rep, called me and told me that he wants to meet me on Friday instead of Saturday. I said, “I don’t care, I am in NYC on Friday anyways so I will be there!” It actually made me happy to feel like I had Saturday all for me.
Elaine and The City-Getting Ready Part #1
June 8, 2008 by elaineb · Leave a Comment
