The Doralina Collection: Launches Tonight in NYC!

Go to tonight's event at Blvd, 199 Bowery (corner of Spring St.) to try and buy apparel from the brand new Doralina Collection by Elsa D. Pina.

After tonight's launch, you can shop online (bydoralina.com) or you can visit the showroom at 321 Grand Street, (Williamsburg) Brooklyn, NY (inside Velvet Roses).

Frugal Fashionista

From one of my avid readers, who will remain nameless and faceless, on how a fellow blogger who helps her get dressed:

So I thought you might be interested in this Web site. I’m not someone who can pull together an outfit without some level of anxiety involved. I like this Web site because it breaks it down.

http://frugal-fashionista.blogspot.com/

Feb. 8: Inexpensive Art in Williamsburg for Good Cause!

The Third Annual WAGMAG Benefit Art Show
Admission is free
Tickets for artwork drawing are $150
Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or online at:www.frontroom.org or www.wagmag.org
Advanced Viewing: February 1st-February 8th
Reception and Raffle of work Friday February 8th, 7-9
Viewing hours: Fri-Sun 1-6

WAGMAG (Williamsburg and Greenpoint Monthly Art Guide) is pleased to present its Third annual benefit to support its mission to promote the over fifty galleries throughout Williamsburg and Greenpoint, to enlighten gallery goers as to art events and give recognition to the exhibiting artists through current listings and reviews. All galleries included in WAGMAG are have been invited to participate in this exhibition, as well as some prominent artists from the neighborhood. The resulting show will not only generate funding for WAGMAG but also reflect the spirit and personality of the Williamsburg art community. Works will be on view from Friday, February 1st through Friday February 8th.

Tickets available during viewing and on the benefit evening. A ticket for $150 guarantees a work of art, a drawing decides the order in which ticketholders select an artwork. Benefit evening, Friday, February 8th 7-9, drawing begins at 8:00.

Galleries Included:3rd Ward, A.M. Richard, AdHoc, Art 101, ArticleProjects, Artmoving, Capla Kesting, Ch'I, Cinders, Dam Stuhltrager, English Kills, Figureworks, Front Room, Janet Kurnatowski, Hogar Collection, HQ, Jack the Pelican, Klaus Von Nichtssagend, Like the Spice, LMAK, McCaig-Welles, Momenta, Nurture Art, Parker's Box, Pierogi, Pocket Utopia, Secret Project Robot, Sideshow, Slate, Stripeman, Vertexlist, Williamsburg Art & Historical Center

Works by:Amanda Alic, Sarah Barker, Kris Benedict, John Breiner, Steven Brower, Ken Butler, Nayda Collazo-Llorens, Lincoln Capla, Andrea Cote, Ethan Crenson, Greg Curry, Joy Curtis, Peggy Cyphers, Lisa Dilillo, Hubert Dobler, George Ferrundi, Andrew Garn, P.S. Gordon, Erik Guzman, Steven Harding, Sean Hemmerle, Amy Hill, Eric Hollander, Mary Hrbecek, Richard Humann, Alessandro's Keegan, David Kesting, David Kramer, Brian LaRossa, Ben La Rocco, Yulia Lanina, Brian Leo, Terrance Lindell, Stephen Maine, Stephen Mallon, Sasha Mallan, Karen Marston, Patrick Martinez, Mark Masyga, James Austin Murrey, Mike Norkin, Ian Pedego, William Powhida, Cathy Nan Quinlin, Ross Racine, Ellen E. Rand, James Reeder, Carlos Roque, Nickolas Roundané, Emily Roz, Tom Rosenthal, Sante Scardillo, Jimmy Serkoch, Philip Simmons, Jeremy Slater, Skewville, George Spenser, Rodger Stevens, Mary Ann Strandell, Miho Suzuki, Richard Timperio, Chris Twomey, Joanne Ungar, Kathleen Vance, Jason Van Anden, Susan's Wanklyn, Chadwick Whitehead, Alun Williams, David Wells, Don Voisine, Mika Yokobori The Front Room is at 147 Roebling St.(the corner of Roebling & Metropolitan, Brooklyn).

For more information please contact: Daniel Aycock Director(718) 782-2556 daniel@frontroom.org

Jane Archer Illustration: Valentine's Day Support

Need your red carpet fix?

Look no further than Jane's latest illustrated book, The Fug Awards by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan of the wildly popular site GoFugyourself.com.

In The Fug Awards, Heather and Jessica pay special tribute to the most deserving--and notorious--celebrity fashion and style disasters. Sample awards include the Errstyle Award for the one with the most "vexing coiffure catastrophe" and the Tanorexia Award for the star most addicted to bronzer. Jane designed the interior and created a custom statuette for every category.

Ready to spread the love this Valentine's Day?

Let p.s. bella by jane archer stationery deliver it with style:

• Aria Box of Boxes - Easy-to-fold boxes that come with everything you need to transform a few chocolate hearts, a piece of jewelry or a bar of soap into a delightful surprise. Mix and match the box tops, bottoms, wrap bands and stickers to make every gift unique.

• Complement your gift boxes with matching Aria Gift Enclosures and elegant die-cut envelopes. • Origami Hearts note cards - Each sheet of writing paper---designed in patterns composed entirely of hearts--comes with easy folding instructions for transforming your personal message into an origami heart.

See it all at:

http://www.janearcherillustration.com/

http://www.psbella.com/

http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/gfy_book/

Win Stuff from Kenneth Cole Reaction

Kenneth Cole Reaction has launched www.reactionofattraction.com where people can submit their best pick up lines and vote on others. The ultimate pick up artist will win a trip for two to Vegas (to put his or her lines to use), $500 spending money, a $500 Kenneth Cole gift card and Kenneth Cole Reaction Fragrance.

Oak on Bond Street

If you can't beat 'em join 'em? I guess we have to relent to the very rich and stylish that Bond St. no longer belongs to the public. Or most of the private. So let's shop at the new clothing store Oak (28 Bond St between Bowery and Lafayette) where Ghost used to be. It's fun for a boy AND a girl.

Urban Daddy gives the down-low:

http://www.urbandaddy.com/nyc/1097/New_York_Oak_Style_NYC/

ENDS 2MORO: GS Exclusive: Valentine's Day Jewelry Sale

Now through February 5, for my adoring public only, get free shipping and 10% off of the pictured diamond necklaces right in time for Valentine's Day! You have the early and exclusive offer in your hands - why not take full advantage of it!?

If you are an avid reader of my blog, you have seen and heard about Dori O'Dea's Ike Designs Jewelry. They are delicate, beautiful and cutting edge all at the same time. Click here to check out her page on Etsy ("Your place to buy & sell all things handmade") and make your selection online. But how does it work?...

You will receive free shipping and 10% off if you elect to pay by electronic invoice.
Contact Dori at dori@ikedesignsjewelry.com with the subject "Guerilla Shopper referral," and she will invoice you the discounted amount via email.

This is key because it is the only way she can deduct the discount and the shipping - Do not use PayPal on Etsy.com, because it will automatically add shipping and not deduct the discount.
This offer is for Valentine's Day and is only good until February 5, 2008.

As an added bonus, she will continue to add new pieces during the coming weeks, providing you with other jewelry options.

Ain't love grand?

Jill Anderson Sample Sale Feb. 8, 9, 10

Feb 3: Anti-Super Bowl Sample Sale

Couture Sample Sale
Feb 3 [12:00pm- 5:00pm]
The Ritz Carlton
Emery Roth Room
50 Central Park South @ 6th ave
Subways: [F N R Q W A B C D 1]

70% off Designer shoes, handbags and clothing from:
CHRISTIAN DIOR VERSACE ROBERTO CAVALLI ZAC POSEN JOHN GALLIANO BLUMARINE MATTHEW WILLIAMSON ALEXANDRA NEEL HINFRAY CESARE PACIOTTI BRACHER EMDEN CASADEI RUDOLPHE MENUDIEUR SERGIO ROSSI GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI VINCINI and many more

Sample Sale Heaven has been hosting exclusive sample sales in Manhattan for over 5 years. For more detailed information, visit: http://www.samplesaleheaven.com/

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