BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER

This is definitely just a gratuitous opportunity to post a pic of Newm and Grizz in full-on tussle. It’s also a note to say, happy Labor Day! What do people do to celebrate Labor Day anyway, besides not laboring? Well, I know this much: Blackburn and Sweetzer is taking advantage of the long weekend and […]

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To add to the hubbub of posts, the husband and I went to Food Court L.A. Wednesday night. The bottom line is this: I had the salmon sandwich, the husband had the grilled chicken sandwich, plus two Stellas, two glasses of Syrah, and a shared ice cream sandwich dessert (wow, that sounds like a lot […]

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I’m into this Jet Blue Borboleta handbag/tote from by Elif New York ($345, delightincreation.com). Its simplicity is balanced by just enough detail - gold hardware and a few well-placed buckles - to make it a stand-out carryall. Other color options include black, bone, red, nutmeg, and tan. Check the rest Elif New York’s collection out, […]

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Another green line, you say? Yes, but this new Zooey by Alice Heller line of tees for men and women is significant because designer Alice Heller is making a commitment to transitioning her entire contemporary cotton line to eco-minded practices - using 100% organic cotton, low-impact dyes, sustainable shipping methods, etc. In this way, the […]

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The Juicy Couture velour and terry tracksuits really did get out of hand quickly, which is not to say I didn’t have one. It was a freebie from some sort of editorial event. Though I can say I never really wore the zip-up hoodie and pants at the same time, the whole thing being matchy-matchy […]

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I have a tendency to dismiss Crate & Barrel, even though it’s a great place for wedding registrations and gifts and basics. I guess it can just feel a bit boring. Recently, I was looking for a bar tool set for the husband for our anniversary and headed over to Sur La Table, which ended […]

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When I met Racquel Honore, she looked hot. This is a woman who can pull off wearing an electric blue, curve-hugging jumpsuit. It was actually during the 3rd Street Summer Stroll; Racquel was at Aero & Co., which sells her jewelry collection, ANKH by Racquel. I immediately loved the collection, so much so that the […]

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I wrote in an earlier post about the comfy greatness of Alternative Apparel tees. The makers of fantastic cotton and cotton-blend toppers has a new eco-friendly line, Alternative Earth, made with either 100% organic cotton or, in the case of its eco-heather, a combo of organic cotton, recycled polyester, and rayon made from naturally occurring […]

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Arbiters of tasty, stylish coffee, espresso and all related accoutrement, Illy sells this Brugo Travel Mug ($20, illyusa.com), which not only looks great but has a one-ounce chamber at the top, separating the liquid so just the top portion cools while the other stays piping hot. I like the color selection and the 16-ounce size, […]

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Social Atelier is not your average line of cutesy, clever, snarky statement tees. No, this label is actually about saying something about the state of the world - its politics, its atrocities, its biases. It uses 100% certified organic cotton and much of the proceeds go toward its collection of causes. Though I often don’t […]

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