High Fashion Dog Tees

High Fashion Dog Tees!  How can you NOT love these?  I got one the other day at H&M.  Here are some faves:


Buy Me at H&M:

Wildfox:

New Yorkie Urban Outfitters Muscle Tee:

I Shih Tzu Not Tee:

Tibet Your Bottom Dollar- amazing Tibetan finds for fair prices

ABC Carpet and Home is a great source of inspiration for many.  The Union Square location is a magical world of quirky vignettes.  The first floor is divided into sections by brand and theme.  The high-low mixing of inexpensive pieces and pricey items creates a richly diverse shopping experience.

However, the section that I am most happy to have stumbled upon is TIBETAN ARTS AND CRAFTS.  From handmade beads to hand-felted make up bags, to tiger shaped rugs, to plush scarves of all colors, shapes and sizes, this shop has so many authentic finds, it is hard to believe you are still in NYC.  I felt like I was transported to another country.  My eyes poured over every wall and display for at least a half hour before I decided on a few necklaces and a ring (each was only $20!).  Granted, there were MANY expensive items mixed in... but still enough "under $50 finds" to make me happy.

This is a must see for anyone tired of finding the same mass produced trinkets everywhere, who wants something original, hand crafted and authentic. Also, great for gifts!

A blogger called Katz and the City posted a great photo of the section:

Some other photos:

DENIM WEEK

Yesterday, I scoured the Roosevelt Fields Mall in Long Island looking for new fashion trends.  What I found was a holiday I am now dubbing: DENIM WEEK.

EVERY STORE IS HAVING HUGE DENIM PROMOTIONS!! SO GET ON YOUR COMPUTER, OR GET TO A STORE AND BUY DENIM NOWWWW!!




American Eagle- $30 for almost ANY Pair of jeans in the store

Lucky- $25 off 1 pair, $60 off 2- MADE IN AMERICA JEANS! 

My LUCKY purchase was the super flattering Sienna Cigarette- a slouchy fit in a fresh, dark wash, made with CONE DENIM in USA

Madewell- All New Fits and Fabrics! SOO Comfy and FLATTERING!

I bought the Rail Straight Jean in Oceanside wash. 

Old Navy- $19?!

ETC

Hip Hop and ya don't stop

I'M SO PUMPED FOR 90'S HIP HOP STYLE REVIVAL!

From Bart Simpson to oversized gold chains and of course to harem pants with a fresh Cali vibe thrown in, no one does it better than Miley in "We Can't Stop."  

Here's my ideal 90's hip hop outfit and where to snag it!

Black and White Ironic Attitude Tee (ASOS):

Ikat Harem Pants (Forever 21):

Quirky Beanie (Brandy Melville):

Comic Book Pow Gold Chain (Urban Outfitters):

Dream Shoes: Jeremy Scott Adidas Originals Kicks:

The Eye's have it! Googly Eye Trend Alert, anyone?

Is it just me, or are Googly Eyes everywhere? 

I was in the funky New England store: Newbury Comics- when I found THESE: Stick on Googly Eyes for inanimate objects. Perfect to liven up that plain old toaster :)

How many of you have been bombarded with images of the adorable minions from Despicable Me 2?  Eye-catching, aren't they?

 It's no wonder that ROUND FRAME SUNGLASSES are gaining popularity!

What have you seen?

Sock Bun- Easy and Cute!

I'm totally late on the Sock Bun trend, but always a sucker for a gimmick,  I bought a bun ring at urban outfitters for 99 cents.  The picture on the tag looked so easy... but it was not.  Lo and behold, a quick You Tube video tutorial taught me that I could have made my own by cutting the tip off a sock and rolling it up.

Anyway, for a beautiful, easy, glam bun, this video is a must watch.

No time for Youtube?  It's as simple as making a ponytail and rolling your hair around a bun ring like balling up a sock.  Try it!

Revolver Revelation- Best Haircut EVER

I have very difficult hair. It is soft to the touch, but takes a very long time to style and dry. I have tried products and straighteners galore, and lately have been defaulting to a pony tail as my go-to look.

Have you ever looked at yourself and felt like you were looking at someone you didn't recognize? Well that is how I have been feeling. As a special pick-me-up, I decided to get a haircut. I booked with a new person, Sam, at the Revolver Salon, which is part of Ricky's on 87th and Broadway, NYC.

I had been to many places in the city to get my hair cut, and was not really impressed with the results. However, my life has been transformed.  Sam gave me the BEST HAIRCUT of my LIFE.  I watched him style, chop, and thin away the frizzy bulk that has kept me prisoner.  The haircut lady actually swept five times during the process.  I went from "cousin it" to "it girl"!

If you don't believe me, just LOOK at the before an after!

Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a tad. It was more like this:

Well, that's what it FELT LIKE!

But instead, it looked like this! AFTER MUCH PRODUCT.

BUT NOW, IT MIRACULOUSLY HAS SHAPE AND YET IS NOT HUGE!! :)

I am totally going back to Sam for a Keratin treatment to tame my tresses for good! I am hoping this haircut is the kick in the pants I need to get my life in gear.  At the very least, it will keep me from melting in the sweltering subway heat of the NYC Summers.

If you are like me, and can't manage your hair anymore, you MUST see SAM ALTER. At Revolver Salon: 212-496-2074!   
Sam is also a make-up artist.  Check out his website:  www.samalterstyle.com