Hudson Terrace Rooftop Lounge
Summer is slowly fading away and I’m trying to cram all the fun in before the leaves start to change and the weather gets chilly. There is so much to do and with the passing days, I want to give you all a chance to experience the city at its best! With the many rooftop lounges from the LES to UWS, hosting afterwork wine extravaganzas to $1 oysters, the Big Apple is a blaze with pocket-friendly activities at the most posh hotels. Try out a couple of the locations below and remember “One a day, will definitely keep the doctor away!
1. Hudson Terrace: Love wine! Get your drink on with six different wine tastings from Chardonnay to Merlot with “Wine-down Wednesday’s at the Terrace for only $25.00.
I’m not the biggest movie lover but when I’m on a date, I always try to see the drama, comedy or action flicks. I tend to stay away from sexually explicit stuff. Why? Because it conveys thoughts of passion and lust (maybe I’m reaching). Unfortunately, it’s been a while and I am a very, very visual person—so why do it to myself. In recognition of some pretty lusty cinemas, here are a few that are worth mentioning. What is your movie picks? What movies get you turned on!
1. 91/2 Weeks with Mickey Rourke & Kim Basinger
What can I say about this classic sexcapade movie that taught us how to get your freak on will shopping for a mattress, or with simple foods in your refrigerator?
TINY GETS AN A FOR EFFORT!
Tameka “Tiny” Cottle is hardly the fashionista with her suffocating spandex, gaudy denim and bad hair color. Well every now and again, with the help of a good stylist, celebrities like Tiny manage to pull it off. Here she is at the premiere of hubby T.I.’s new film Takers in an Alice + Olivia peplum sequined bustier dress. I like this look on her and would have loved it if she wore less jewelry and covered up some of those tats.
Tiny in Alice+Olivia peplum bustier dress - Orig $495
The dress is originally priced at $495, but if you shop around you can probably get it for $350 on sale. You can get an even better deal, since peplum dresses are very hot this season, on a lower end designer. Here’s my favorite look-a-like pick:
Middle Eastern Delight in Midtown
In the heart of midtown on the east side of the city is Al Bustan restaurant with its newly opened Ab Lounge. With the many bars and eclectic stores in this neighborhood the Lebanese cuisine by Executive Chef Elias will make you wonder what the rest of this region has to offer. With small addition such as the classic blended garlic or spicy Lamb, chicken and even bread will never taste the same.
Once you enter through the doors, you are met with a classically designed atmosphere for the more sophisticated customer but head downstairs to the lounge and it’s a different set of rules. Always classy, the downstairs hideaway is less formal with its mahogany décor, a bar in the middle and a big flat screen TV on the front wall. Much more informal that its upstairs counterpart, co- owner Eli creates magical concoctions such as the drink specialty Rose Mojitio made with a natural rose essence that is very distinctive to Lebanon.
Anthropologie jersey dress $278, wool bolero from modcloth.com $64.99, t-srap leather heels from White House/Black Market $98, DKNY croco leather satchel $295
Can you remember the last time you actually purchased lipstick? I can’t. When lip glosses hit the market in any and every color desired, lipsticks soon became a thing of the past. Like many of you, I would bypass the lipstick rack and go for the easier option — color, moisture and shine all in one gloss. Now that it’s all about bold, intense lip color, beauty experts have revived the lip stick.
Freshen up your look by choosing your perfect color from three hot shades: Reds, Berries and Nudes
HOT REDS
Illamasqua in Encounter - $22
Who says there’s nothing to do on the water? Although, definitely not your major cruise ships experience, NYC party cruises offers you a chance to sail around the Hudson River, witness landmark sights as well as the beautiful NYC skyline at night, not to mention—drinking and partying with friends! For those willing to try something different, and hop on board, the Piers along the West Side Hwy have party boats, jazz cruises or simply sightseeing trips around the “City of Lights.” With cruises departing almost everyday, here are a few options that just might pique your interest.
1. Dine and Dance on the Duchess in New York Harbor
World Yacht Marina at Pier 81
Price: $50.00-100.00
World Yacht hosts a 3-hour dinner cruise aboard the Duchess, a luxurious 160-foot ship. Enjoy a four-course meal and dancing, while a DJ spins today’s pop hits, plus on weekends.
2. 90-Minute New York Twilight Cruise
Pier 78
Price: $26.00
This 90-minute cruise is either a relaxing end to a busy day or a perfect way to get the night in New York
started by watching the lights as it fills the skyline.
I haven’t had any serious dating disasters in a while, maybe because I wasn’t dating for a while but whatever the reason—Thank God. I find that when you’re in the perils of a really awful date, there is absolutely nothing funny about it. However, once you begin recanting his strange behavior to your girlfriends—it is filled with lots of dramatic playback, after all a girl’s gotta get her kicks somehow. I wanted to find out just how many people experience the bad date scenarios and live to tell the tale. Check out a few of our readers and what they had to say about their dates from hell!
Daniel, Brooklyn, NY– I was out with this girl for our first date and she went to the bathroom. After a really long time she came back and said, “I think you have to drop me home. I responded
HALLE GRACES THE COVER OF VOGUE
Classic fashion for a classic beauty. That’s the first thing that came to mind when I saw Halle wearing this black velvet Giorgio Armani one-shoulder cocktail dress in the September issue of Vogue. The designer’s fall 2010 collection pairs this season’s one-shoulder trend with classic fabrics and silhouettes. To get Halle’s look you’ll have to fork out a couple thousands, but luckily other designers are showcasing this style in their collections (a much lower prices).
Check out my favorite one-shoulder pieces and oh yeah, Halle also talks candidly about her break up with baby daddy Aubry (for those of you who care).
Asos one shoulder velvet dress -$60.66
On top of celebrating my birthday at the annual all white party, I get invitations to a bunch of other “all white” events. By the time I get to event number three, I’m fresh out of outfit ideas and there’s never anything left in the stores.
There’s still a whole month left until we bid farewell to summer whites and I’m sure some genuis party promoter is dreaming up another white party…ugh! Well, if you’re on the hunt for summer whites, here are a few end of season shopping tips.
1. While your favorite boutique or department store is making room for fall inventory, you can find whites and other summer seasonals online at lower prices
2. If you’re having trouble finding dresses that fit, opt for separates like a draped or embellished top with with a simple tube mini skirt or slouchy shorts
3. Never get too many white pieces all at once. White gets discolored very easily (even sitting in your closet) and some materials will look dingy after a couple washes.
Ruffled corsaged dress - $126.38 on Asos.com
