Sweets by David Chang of Momofuku Milk Bar Among the Free Treats Being Offered Tomorrow at Uniqlo.

As part of the "Japan Week" festivities in New York City, Uniqlo will be giving out free treats on the following days:

Uniqlo (666 Fifth Avenue) (877-4uniqlo)
Friday, March 9, 4PM-6PM
Saturday and Sunday, March 10 &11, 2PM-4PM


Sweets from the following establishments represented are:
David Chang and Christina Tosi's Momofuku Milk Bar
David Bouley's Brushstroke
Tea by Sugimoto
Kyotofu

Get them while supplies last.

Gaga's Workshop at Barney's This Holiday Season

Photo Credit:  Barneys.com

This Christmas Season, don't forget to add Barney's New York's Madison Avenue flagship store on your "Must-See"  Christmas Shop window tour.  During the Holiday Season, Barney's New York is collaborating with Lady Gaga, and a team of artists to transform the fifth floor and the front windows into a unique interpretation of Santa's workshop. Titled "Gaga's Workshop," the installation will include limited edition artwork and designs which will be seen not only on the fifth floor and windows, but also on the holiday shopping bags and packaging.  Lady Gaga also teamed up with Nicola Formichetti, Mugler Creative Director and Lady Gaga Fashion Director to create special small gift items available for a limited time only. 25% of the sales of these products will be given to a charitable cause of Lady Gaga's choosing.

For more information, please visit:  http://thewindow.barneys.com/lady-gagas-workshop/

Barney's New York is located on  660 Madison Avenue New York NY 10065

A Blog That Has the Inside Scoop on Luxury Brands Sales

"Madison Avenue Spy" has its finger on the fashion pulse.   This blog tracks some of the most coveted sales in New York City and online.  When you scan this blog, you will find a wealth of information, including sales by Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Pucci and Dolce and Gabbana, just to name a few.  "Madison Avenue Spy" also reports whenever price increases on Chanel's purses take place.  She also reports on other categories within shopping such as Friends and Family sales by stores like Sephora, Saks, Seven for All Mankind and Bloomingdales.  "Madison Avenue Spy" does all the legwork for you and all you need to do is subscribe to receive the information and shop whenever the mood strikes you.

This blog was founded by Hayley Corwick, aka "Lila Delilah," a former fashion journalist. She is frequently mentioned in the New York Times in the "Style" Section.   If you are interested in reading or subscribing to her blog, visit: http://madisonavespy.blogspot.com/search/label/Budget.

Some Whimsical Clutches to Add to Your Collection

photo credit: www.katespade.com. Clutch is priced at $295 not including tax  and

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       CHA CHA CHOCOLATE!

Just in time for the Holidays!  Kate Spade has designed  a series of bags inspired by one of women's biggest loves--Chocolate. The Chacha Chocolate collection features  items like fun clutches and shopper totes that you can use to accessorize your wardrobe or add to your growing bag collection.   The clutch featured to your left is perfect for  a cocktail party and goes well with your chocolate martini. 

Visit http://www.katespade.com/color-of-the-month/color-of-the-month-october,default,sc.html

for more information or www.katespade.com.

Zang Toi Fashion Show Featuring His Greatest Hits

So, it's kind of been awhile.  While I have not been truly on hiatus--I've sampled a few restaurants; visited a few places; tried on some products; and attended events, finding the time to write about them was a bit of a challenges.  The workload picked up and I am just beginning to find some time to write again, even if it's a brief blurb.

Anyways, last night, a few friends and I attended a special fashion show entitled "Haute Couture."  The show featured highlights of Zang Toi's designs set in the New York Surrogate Court downtown.  "Haute Couture" was a special event held during the annual OCA National Convention in New York City.   OCA stands for the Organization of Chinese Americans, a nationwide advocacy  group that focuses on preserving the rights of Asian Americans in the United States.   Coupled with Toi's fashion show was a food tasting of different Asian purveyors in the New York City area.  Among my favorite purveyors were the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory which presented samples of black sesame and pandan ice cream, to name just two; "Fresh Ginger" ginger ale, an unfiltered drink so pure, there are ginger bits in the bottom.  For women who are in their first trimester battling morning sickness, this is a great product! There were also mini cupcakes and delicious dumplings.

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory goodies

"Fresh Ginger" ginger ale

Now, for the fashion show itself.  The words elegant drama characterizes the event.  The venue, with its architectural features coupled with the fashion transformed into a scene where the models are socialites, counts, and countesses entering a ballroom to be presented to the audiences in the style of movies like the ball in "My Fair Lady."   One of my favorite dresses was the green gown which inspires ladies at the opera and even Czarist Russia, just to name two thoughts that came to my mind when I was watching the model descend the staircase.  The fashion show's finale showcased a cape of the New York City skyline all hand-made.   Following the finale, the designer, Zang Toi who donned a kilt which is one of his trademarks.

Interior of the NY surrogate court lobby

 

The Green Gown

 

 

 

 

 

Model with dress and coat set

The NYC skyline cape

Detail of the cape as seen on the projection screen

Zang Toi with the models at the finale

When Men Dress Their Women

This article caught my eye on Yahoo this morning.  If your significant other were to dress their women, what's the outcome?  Check out this article on Yahoo today.

I think it's a light and amusing read for a dreary Monday morning read.   Enjoy!