Monthly Archives: May 2011

Oops: Leaked Missoni For Target Pix, Serious Sales & Another Vanity Fair Royals Cover & William

Apparently the photos were taken by a paparazzi when seeing spots being shot for the campaign. Today’s other fiscally friendly mention involves a new ‘flash sale’ site, but this one is a little different from the others. For openers, it is from über-merchant Amazon, called My Habit. Additionally there is no nonsense about the site being “by invitation only” or “members only,” regular readers know how irritating your cranky trusty scribe finds that practice. Continue reading

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An Anti-Prep Bigger than the Royals? Prepalicious Sales & Savings, Friday Fun

rumors that Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively is seeing the newly-single Leo DiCaprio. (Oh my!) Continue reading

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Lilly Furniture Lands at Neimans, It’s Ralph Lauren for the First Lady

there is an interesting selection that provides a look at many styles as well as giving a sense of pricing for the line. Below, several items qualifying as Pretty in Pink, the Boulevard Armchair, Aster Mirror and Mizner Bench. Continue reading

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Another Tale of Two Posts & Kate Makes Her First Post-Wedding Appearance

We move on to far more lighthearted fare, beginning with the Obama’s official visit to the UK. Below, the Queen with the President and Mrs. Obama earlier today. Continue reading

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Ladurée On Its Way, + An Über-Prep at the Chelsea Flower Show

with simply wonderful news for those fond of the delicious confections found at Ladurée: the famous Parisian sweet shop is opening a New York store. Continue reading

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