Letter to G.S.: Cowboy(girl) Boots

Dear G.S.:

I don't know when I became a cowboy boot girl, but evidently it was about 3 years ago when I bought my first pair. I have worn the shit out of them, to the point where its almost socially unacceptable to wear them anymore. I found a new snazzy Frye pair at Boot Barn-- and not only are they snazzy, but I found them discounted at $200!

They came yesterday & everything is legit. No muss, no fuss. I only wear them with jeans so no one will ever seen the hidden treasure beneath -- but I know it's there & isn't that what counts?

Put on your shit kickers & kick some shit Guerilla Shopper!;-)

Odin - Men's Store

Did you read New York magazine's "Best of New York '07" issue yet (March 12-19)? I began perusing it yesterday and under "shopping" came across the following entry, which I thought I would share in an effort to bump up my focus on men. I will be visiting there shortly...

Fashion-y Men's Store

Odin

328 E. 11th St.; 212-475-0666

199 Lafayette St.; 212-966-0026

Odin curates its labels to maintain a careful mix of the known (Rag & Bone, Trovata) and the get-them-before-they're-big (currently, Engineered Garments and You Must Create). New merchandise rolls in constantly, not just seasonally, and although the shop leans toward casual separates (Rogues Gallery sweatshirts, Cheap Monday skinny jeans), you can remake an entire wardrobe right on up through a slim-cut Oliver Spencer suit. It's not all expensive, either; polos start at $39. There are also accessories like Comme des Garcons wallets, Y-3 and Common Projects sneakers, belts, ties, jewelry, even grooming products and objects like clocks and cameras.

Rachel Roy Sample Sale, March 14-16, W. 39th St.

Spree New York

Um...why didn't I know about Spree New York before, and more importantly, why haven't they chased me down the City streets begging me to work for them? Jealousy, again, I am sure.

Here's the deal (and to hoping that they don't put me out of "business"):

What is Spree? Spree is half online shopping magazine, half shopping guide. Spree is designed to help you connect with your customers by providing an affordable venue to showcase your products to the public! With timely and interesting articles and features of interest, Spree is the premiere online shopping magazine and directory of New York.

Who reads Spree? Spree readers are professional women 18-45 with disposable income who love to shop.

Join Spree free! Our basic Directory Listing includes your business name, address, contact information and a description of your business and services... and it's completely FREE! Other available membership programs include onsite photo shoots, hosted web page with photos of your products and ad banners, and are available for as little as $855 per year*.

Get on the site and sign up for SpreeMail for tips on sales, events and special offers!

Eating Weekend: Schiller's, Flor's Kitchen

I spent a good portion of my weekend eating. Eating at Schiller's Liquor Bar on Rivington and at Flor's Kitchen on Mercer St. (their East Village location has closed). Oh I guess I drank a bit of Sangria too.

I have to say, I've only eaten at Schiller's twice, and godamn is the food good! I mean really really good. I was a bit suspect of its trendy vibe and such, but now that all of the cool kids have moved onto fresher pastures, you can actually get into this place (especially if you go very early or very late) and enjoy the grub. It is well worth it!

The food at Flor's isn't as great, but I had a hilarious time with friends old and new and now wish that I remembered to take a photo. Alas, what lacked in cuisine was made up for by free flowing trash talk and sarcasm contests.

New Daffy's on E. 18th St.

Earlier in the week I received an email that Daffy's was opening a new store on E. 18th St. near Fifth Avenue - right next to where the old crappy Daffy's was (it's now an H&M).

This new Daffy's is much more "concise," yet perhaps too much so - there were no clothes that were even in the ballpark for me. However, there was a cute little housewares section where I picked up the serving items pictured here, as well as a stainless steel tea kettle all for about $123.00. I may become a grown up yet!

I also stopped in my favorite store - Club Monaco - nearby, where I picked up a brown cashmere sweater for $29 (orignally $149)! They had lots of great new merchandise, but I was in serious sale mode and didn't even try on a non-on-sale item.

Eyelashes Galore: Shu Uemura

My eyelashes leave something to be desired. They are slight and unimpressive. Alas, aside from affixing "falsies," which aren't exactly appropriate for office and daytime wear, I found most drug store eyelash curlers inadequate. And then I heard about the Rolls Royce of all eyelash curlers brought to the public by Shu Uemura. Although it looks like a run-of-the-mill curler, it is not. In fact, it is so effective that I recommend using it with a light touch. I don't know what is different about it, but trust me when I tell you that it is worth buying.

And in other shopping news, I continue to persevere to find pants and other fun items of apparel on sale. Yesterday I visited one of my favorites that I've written about before: pa (personal affairs). They are having a significant sale on most all items in the store. And I tried on almost all of it. Most of the pants didn't fit me correctly, and the pair that did (really well, might I add), were navy blue. Meaning I didn't buy them because I had just purchased similar ones from Theory (that I blogged about a couple of weeks ago).

Well, I shall keep on trucking. Truck truck truck.

Oscars Red Carpet Photos: Oscar 'n' Me

I Heart Oscar.

Oscars Red Carpet Photos: Part Threeeee

OK, OK, one...or two more days of this.

Paul Smith - Sale-is Major-is

From New York Magazine's BEST BETS DAILY:

Today's Sale Pick

STARTING TODAY (March 1, 2007)
Paul Smith is taking his dapper English duds for men and women to the Chelsea Market and unloading them for up to 75 percent off. All items are samples.
When: 3/1 and 3/2 (11–7); 3/3 (11–4).
Where: 75 Ninth Ave., at 16th St.