Jackass...

From today's Page Six...

Does Owen Wilson feel only the little people wait on line? Folks who cued up for vegan takeout at One Lucky Duck, on East 17th Street, the other day tell us Wilson joined the line but soon got fed up. "He bypassed the line, walked straight into the kitchen and placed his order," a spy told us. "I guess he thinks be cause he's Owen Wilson he doesn't have to wait." His rep told us, "If it indeed happened, I'm sure it was inadvertent." Eatery owner Sarma Meln gailis added, "He's a friend . . . and it's perfectly normal for him to come wander about in the kitchen . . . Nothing for people to get miffed about."

From the Townhouselady...

Let me tell you a little story Mr. Owen-My-Sh!t-Don't-Stink-Oh-Yes-It-Sure-Does-Cause-I'm-A-Pompus-Douche-Vegan-Wilson:

One day I went to get a cup of soup from Al's Soup Kitchen International (Yup, the original Soup Nazi location in NYC). It was around 4:30-ish in the afternoon well after the lunch crowd rush, which routinely wrapped around the building (If you link through above to his website you can see what the normal lunchtime lines were like, and that pic was taken on a rainy day no less!). You need to know that this wasn't a shop you walked into. It's was literally like they open the gate and there was just a counter right there up front. There's no "inside". Behind the counter was a kitchen and you placed your order and waited right on the sidewalk.

Anyways, I had just walked up and had one guy ahead of me. He was just starting to place his order as a limo pulls up. The limo dude jumps out and walks up just as the guy is finishing his ordering. So he proceeds to step up to start to place his order. He gets midway through his order, looks over and sees me standing there. He says, "Miss, you're not with him? Oh I am so sorry, I really didn't know!" He then proceeds to tell Mr. Soup Nazi to include whatever I wanted on his order. I start to say, "No, that's o.k., honest mistake.." He insists, and since the Nazi is starting to look like he's about to lose it, I shut up. I thank the guy and he says, "No, it was my bad. I'm really sorry. Enjoy your soup!" he then grabs his order and hops back into his limo.

Who was this limo guy? Mr. Joseph Ward Simmons a.k.a. Rev Run.

Mr. Wilson, you are no Rev Run.

Listening To- Plastiscines

I dare you not to dance in your seat! It's killer.

Plastiscines- Barcelona


available exclusively on Itunes (bastards)

Artist: Autumn Whitehurst

(Source: Webesteem)

The Hicks Have Split

From today's Page Six:

"One of English society's long-lasting couples (19yrs.) has called it quits. Designer Allegra Hicks and decorator hubby Ashley Hicks, the son of David Hicks and descended from Lord Mountbatten, have separated. Friends of the couple are unsurprised, noting that Allegra had been unhappy with the moody Ashley for years, and has shed more than 20 pounds since the split. But weight and a spouse aren't the only things Allegra has lost: Her design business recently shuttered its Madison Avenue and London locations, both recession victims."

Voyeurism

Better enjoy this installment because it's the last one until fall! Bummer.

"BROWNSTONE VOYEUR is a joint project of casaCARA and Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn. The series, which has been a regular Thursday feature on both sites, is going on hiatus for the summer. This is the last installment of the season; look for it to return in the fall."

Today's feature: Brownstone Voyeur- Collecting Local Art In Clinton Hill.

"A 20-FOOT-WIDE BROWNSTONE in Clinton Hill, replete with 1870s detail — wide moldings, a flat arch opening between the front and rear parlors, a bay window at the rear — is the perhaps unlikely showcase for a locally acquired gallery of very modern paintings, and look how well it works."

Click on the link here or above to have a look.

Can't Live Without...

Originally developed in 1957 by European Skincare Specialists, the Vitabath formula remains unequaled with nearly twice the essential ingredients. It's fortified with Vitamins A, D and E and enriched with Horse Chestnut Extract to help condition the skin while cleansing. It's also formulated with only half as much water as it's nearest competitor making it ultra luxe.

The original Spring Green fragrance is refreshing. Reminiscent of an evergreen forest laced with soft musk. It's also completely addictive.

Available at Vitabath or drugstore.com

I should warn you, while the spring green bath gel is absolute perfection don't bother with any of the other Vitabath fragrances they're not nearly as pleasant (read: kinda stinky).

Jewelry Designer- Matina Amanita

Matina Amanita studied jewelery design at Central Saint Martins and graduated from Parsons School of Design with a degree in product design. As a student her passion for jewelery led her to create a one-of-kind collection for the runway shows of Sretsis, the clothing line of her sister Pim Sukhahuta. Upon graduating Parsons in 2005, Matina developed her personal jewelery collection. Matina now lives and works from Thailand.

The Globe Trotter Collection

In Matina's own words: "Ideas gathered from my experience traveling the world, where I noticed how a culture and tradition are what makes each city stands out as an individual. Only recently, it occurred to me how architecture tells a beautiful tale of the city it lives in. The rings mimic the building standing tall, sparkling gems light up the night, reminding of the city memories were once made."

Listening To- Goldfrapp

Goldfrapp- Ride a White Horse

Addiction...

FAGE (pronounced "fah-yeh") is 100% natural Greek yogurt, free of additives, preservatives, thickeners, stabilizers or sweeteners. It contains 3 ingredients. Raw milk, raw cream and live, active cultures.

Greek-style yogurt is thicker and creamier than regular yogurt. It's strained to remove much of the watery whey. This concentrates the milk solids without the use of thickening agents, like pectin that some other yogurts use. With four pounds of raw milk in each pound of yogurt, FAGE has more protein than other yogurts. What else can I say except that it's delicious and has ruined all other yogurts for me.


If you don't like plain yogurt don't fret. The also make it with honey, strawberry, peach and cherry. The fruit cup attached to the side so you can decide whether to mix the fruit into the yogurt or just add a little bit of fruit flavor to each bite.

Give it a try.

(photo source: Pinch My Salt)

For Him...

From the Russian Aristocrat Collection by Thomasz Donocik

Listening To- Mos Def

Mos Def- "Casa Bey"- The Ecstatic (available 6-9-09)

Beauty of Nature

I went in the backyard yesterday and picked these flowers...

'Light Beam' Yellow Bearded Iris
I love irises and this variety is just so special

Lilac

This tiny little bunch has scented the entire house with it's intoxicating fragrance.
When I first brought it in the cats kept walking around sniffing at the air.

Window Shopping...

While I have some perfectly good pairs of sunglasses. That didn't stop me from window shopping for more.

Kate Spade 'Veronica' $168-

Gucci 'Chain Temple' $295-

Jimmy Choo 'Tor' $245-

Fendi 'Scrambled Logo' $250-

Christian Dior '61 1' $295-

Christian Dior 'Copacabana' $345-

All available at Nordstrom

Can't live without...

Lemon Aid by Benefit

"Wake up your eyelids with this warm yellow correcting cream. It helps to hide redness & discoloration on your eyelids. In a snap, eyes look refreshed, frisky and ready for fun."

This also works as an amazing highlighter right under your brow line and is good for those dark circles that make you look like you got socked in the eye.

Brilliant stuff.

Listening To- Bebel Gilberto

Bebel Gilberto- So Nice

Loving...

Avington Collection by William Yeoward avaliable at Bloomingdales

My pick is orange. What's yours?

Smitten...

Last night my better half and I had the pleasure of joining our neighbors for an informal get together. Our lovely hostess served us a divine cocktail that I am compelled to share with you.

St-Germain, the first liqueur in the world created in the artisanal French manner from freshly handpicked elderflower blossoms. The art deco bottle is nothing short of stunning.

AND WHAT OF THE TASTE of St-Germain?

"It has been said that Paris is a mélange curieux, a curious mixture of flavors, styles and influences.
So it is with St-Germain.
Neither peach nor pear, lychee nor citrus, the sublime taste of St-Germain hints at each of these and yet none of them exactly. It is a flavor as subtle and delicate as it is captivating. A little like asking a hummingbird to describe the flavor of its favorite nectar. Trés curieux indeed, n'est-ce pas?"

2 shots Champagne* or dry white wine
1 1/2 shots St-Germain
2 shots sparkling water or club soda

Method: Stir ingredients in a tall ice-filled Collins glass, mixing completely. Think of Paris circa 1947. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Variation: Think of Sartre circa 1947. Be the lemon twist.

* Or Sparkling Wine or Prosecco

Much thanks to D&D for a wonderful evening!

Listening To- Robyn

Robyn- With Every Heartbeat

Joy!

Summer wardrobe need a boost with a cute, fun and flirty dress? Like almost everyone these days are you low on funds?

No worries.

I was flipping through a magazine and saw an ad with models in some really great looking dresses. When I checked to see where they were from I couldn't believe it...KMART! This morning I went to their sight and was very pleasantly surprised at what I found.

So stop feeling guilty and pick yourself up a dress or two (or five).

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