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Swedish Beds for Saint Lucia Day Dec 13th

December 13th is Santa Lucia’s Day—the longest night of the year. Considered the start of the holiday season in Sweden. As part of Scandinavia’s rich traditions you should indulge in a nap on a Hästens bed. Please visit one of Hästens’ showrooms on December 13th for an authentic Swedish snooze because you deserve it!

Imported from Sweden, Hästens’s beds are expertly built by hand using all-natural materials including horsehair, wool, cotton and flax. From European elite to Hollywood royalty, Hästens beds are the choice for a superlative night’s rest.

Please visit Hastens.com to locate your nearest boutique.

Rita Ora Rocks the Crowd at Absolut Tune Launch Party

When it comes to sparkling wines and champagne, only a select few come to mind but last night it was all about Absolut Tune, a dynamic fusion of sparkling white wine and premium vodka . The launch of the brand’s all new sparkling wine was held at Le Bain on the top of The Standard Hotel in NYC. An amazing event with the most fashionable DJ Solange Knowles and DJ Charlotte Ronson kept the crowd dancing all night long as they sipped on cocktails mixed with elderflower, peach, pear and other tasty mixers making for the best drinks ever. To make things even better, Rita Ora rocked the crowd in an amazing Emilio Pucci blazer, Vivienne Westwood skinny pants and Manolo Blanik heels. When it was all said and done, guests exited the building with balloons that decorated the room as they sang the song playing all the way out into the cobble streets of the Meatpacking District. An unforgettable night indeed!

Treat Mom to a Spa Day at Butterfly Studio Salon for Mother’s Day

 

Treat mom to a spa day at As U Wish Nail Spa in Hoboken where celeb manicurist and owner, Skyy Hadley, is offering a special Mother’s Day deal for her clients- Buy one Spa Manicure and Milk Me Away Pedicure get one FREE! For only $150 you can celebrate mom with a mother/daughter spa day. She can also receive a signature Tata Harper Facial and Hair Renewal Treatment followed by a luxurious blow-dry ($225 for 75 minutes). Mom will enjoy the soothing facial while a customized blend of 100% Costa Rican natural herbs and oils combined with the Tata Harper Revitalizing Body Oil penetrates into the scalp and conditions the hair. Following the facial, mom will be escorted into the private hair treatment room where the custom blended oils are washed out and she receives a scalp massage and luxurious blow-dry. Butterfly Studio Salon is conveniently located in the Flatiron District at 149 5th Avenue on the 2nd floor. Tell them The Fashion Reporter sent you!

 

The Hoodie Shop

 

BOUTIQUE AND PLACE YOU WANT TO HANG OUT AT OPENS IN LOWER EAST SIDE

LOVE, ROCK & HOODIES
March 20th, 2012 — The Hoodie Shop, the collaboration between Aleah Speranza and Peter Shapiro, will open tomorrow at 181 Orchard Street in the lower east side of Manhattan.  As it’s name describes, The Hoodie Shop will specialize in clothing with hoods, but the atmosphere is more fantasy hang out than traditional boutique.  The entranceway is covered in a time bending swirl of plant-like feathers that engulf the space.  The floor is spotted with big comfy low slung couches, and when there’s not a live DJ the projection screen at the back is playing classic concert footage.  Sometimes the Stones, sometimes Michael.
Shapiro is the entrepreneur behind Wetlands, U23D, Brooklyn Bowl and the re-opening of the legendary Capitol Theatre.  He used his nightlife expertise to soup up The Hoodie Shop.  The store will boast a state of the art video projection and surround sound system, and an elevated picture window DJ booth outfitted with top of the line equipment.  The space is filled with Ligne Roset Togo couches, vintage Charles Hollis Jones bar stools, a Verner Panton Living Tower and vintage Dansk lighting.  Combined with the transportive atmosphere of the interior design, the AV allows the space to morph from boutique to movie theatre to living room to full scale event space.
Speranza’s aesthetic and her concept for the store is heavily influenced by the energy and innovation that inspired the art, music, and design of the retro decades.  Her vision for the store grew from a desire to pay homage to a generation of young people who created careers and lifestyles based on what inspired them.  This imaginative energy has been channeled into every aspect of the design.
Speranza and Shapiro first talked about the store while catching up at an LCD Sound System show.  Speranza excitedly told Shapiro about her clothing addiction, and her idea for a shopping experience that was half retail half hang out.  When the clothing addiction turned out to be hoodies, a concept that had never been done before, Shapiro was sold.  A year later the inaugural brick and mortar arm of the brand opens on Orchard Street.

The Hoodie Shop will carry basics, breakout designers, vintage, outerwear, blazers, swimsuits, scarves and one of a kind pieces.  Not everything is a hoodie, but everything has a hood.  Brands carried by the shop include Aviator Nation, Evenagamba, B. Scott, Kings of Cole, Nicholas K., and the revered eyewear house of Oliver Goldsmith.

THE HOODIE SHOP

181 Orchard Street New York NY

http://thehoodieshop.com/

Maison 140 at Viceroy Hotel

Maison 140, a boutique property within Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to offer an exclusive but limited Hello Kitty Noir Beauty Package for the month of December in celebration of Sephora’s Hello Kitty Noir line launch. The recently renovated hotel perfectly plays off the Noir collection, inspired by Hollywood’s classic and vintage glamour, with its Parisian-inspired interiors by Kelly Wearstler including lush color palettes, powerful patterns and custom vintage furnishings. This intimate hideaway is the ultimate destination for any glamour girl or beauty buff.

Only 50 of the oversized Hello Kitty Noir Eyeshadow and Lipgloss Palette are available for guests who book this package. The room package includes a Mandarin room as well as a complimentary Hello Kitty Noir cocktail in Bar Noir – alcoholic or non-alcoholic, and breakfast for two.

This special package, starting at $320, is only available from December 1st – 30th.

Glee Cast to Join Fashion’s Night Out

The cast of “Glee” will be helping fashionistas shop till they drop on Sept. 8 for this year’s Fashion’s Night Out event, to be held in stores across the country and online. “Glee” stars Lea Michele, Dianna Agron, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss and others will appear at retail locations from New York to Los Angeles. he partnership was brokered in part by Bee Shaffer, Wintour’s daughter. Shaffer is now an associate managing producer with Ryan Murphy Television, the LA-based production company of “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy, and sources said she in turn made the connection between the show and Vogue.

Fashion’s Night Out, now in its third year, has hosted events which are pretty much packed to capacity with appearances by Halle Berry, Justin Timberlake, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Victoria Beckham and designers including Diane Von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan.

Photo Credit: Kiss FM

Fashionistas can shop while they are entertained with such things as concert performances, pool, ping pong, complimentary cocktails and free items with purchases. Last year’ FNO included a fashion show at Lincoln Center, which was filmed for part of a CBS documentary on the creation of the fabulous annual event which generates well over a million dollars in retail sales. The “Glee” cast also taped its second-season finale there. For more information on Fashion’s Night Out, visit their official website www.fashionsnightout.com.

Noma Copenhagen

Noma is best known for its fanatical approach to foraging but there is much more to this ground-breaking restaurant than the mere picking of Mother Nature’s pocket.

It’s the entire package, from its ingredient ingenuity to flawless execution, that makes it a beacon of excellence and which leads to an emotive, intense, liberating way of eating, unlike any other. Many have copied chef Rene Redzepi’s approach, most have failed. For the best in class, Noma really is the number one place to go.

Strandgade 93
1401 København, Denmark

Telephone: +45 3296 3297

Web Site: www.noma.dk

The Palais Coburg Vienna

The Palais Coburg in the heart of Vienna offers culture and luxury comfort to its guests in elegant ambiance. Here it is possible to experience six centuries of building history in an architectural piece of art which was built on the former defence wall of the emperor’s city, and as it was in the 19th century , the late residence of the House of Coburg-Gotha  with its grand ceremonial rooms is still a venue for elegant representation. Furthermore the Palais Coburg is a place for culinary indulgence, presentation of rare wines and a house in which guests, who love the extraordinary, like to linger.

The Palais Coburg is an ideal residence for travelers with discerning expectations and discriminating tastes. This luxurious hotel is situated in the heart of Vienna, enjoys a view of the extensive City Park and impresses guests with extraordinary ambience. Authenticity and art history were given detailed attention in the revitalization of the architectural ensemble represented by Palais Coburg. The Palais was simultaneously furnished with all the modern comforts of our time. 35 suites and the comfort of a spacious spa are at the disposal of our guests. In addition to the VIP service,  & the highest security that a house of there class truly can.

Coburgbastei 4
1010 Wien, Austria

Tel: +43 1 51818-0
Fax: +43 1 51818-100
E-Mail: hotel.residenz@palais-coburg.com

Home Organization Tips from Barbara Reich

How many times have you promised yourself to get to that pile of clothes that you stuffed in the closet months ago only to say you will get to it later, only for later to never come? ?If you are a mom on the go, or a busy bachelor, there is little time left for yourself except for the time you spend on your pillow for 5 to 8 hours every night. Not to mention hat some of the busiest folks are the most unorganized finding themselves living with piles and shelves of clutter. ?Now is the time to say goodbye to junk and hello to a more comfortable environment filled with the Zen your mind desires. ?Professional Home Organizer, Barbara Reich had to pleasure of demonstrating how easy it is to re-purpose old furniture and shift items around in just 8 hours. ?All it takes is one day off from work, to get your life in order for the rest of the year.? Barbara, a native of north Miami Beach, studied at the University of Pennsylvania where she obtained a degree in psychology then went on to NYU to get her masters in management, which helped her? become more organized and attentive to detail. These key things jump started her career in home organization. Barbara transforms each space from the inside out in just a short period of time. ?Spending time at The Container Store, Home Depot and Ikea for shelves, hooks, and fabric/plastic containers are a must for key items. Be sure to label items so that you don?t find yourself digging items because you will surely forget where things went, especially if they aren?t used often. ?Long holiday weekends are the best time to get your home in order. Home is where the heart is, so keep it in order.

Robindira Unsworth Opens Flagship Store in Sonoma, CA

Renowned jewelry designer and style expert Robindira Unsworth is excited to announce the unveiling of her flagship store Robindira Unsworth, a boutique showcasing her eponymous jewelry line and treasures from around the globe.

Entering the Moroccan vibe of the boutique, visitors will be greeted by the scent of one of Robindira’s signature candles, and surrounded by chic, well edited clothing and accessories culled from around the world. Each item in the boutique pairs beautifully with

Robindira’s modern bohemian jewelry line which is inspired by the designer’s surroundings in Northern California as well as travel to far‐flung destinations including the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa.

Featured at the boutique: International goodies including Chic artisanal handbags and cuffs from Calleen Cordero, Liebeskind of Berlin, famous for their soft supple leather goods, an array of colorful slinky scarves, gauzy tunics and ponchos as well as other chic pieces destined to bring far flung places to your doorstep.

Check out the Site here if you are interested in going or seeing the selection or merchandise.

Penthouse808 at Ravel Hotel

Featuring breathtaking panoramic views of the Manhattan New York City skyline and the Queensboro Bridge from its perch on the rooftop of the trendy Ravel Hotel; Penthouse808 has quickly become the barometer for upscale restaurants, fine dining and nightlife in Long Island City, Queens and greater NYC. If you desire an elegant candlelit private dinner with special friends, a nightclub experience of dancing to the beats of a world renowned DJ, or a relaxing Sunday brunch with family; Penthouse808 will exceed your expectations at every level. If you are planning an indoor and outdoor wedding reception, banquet, or looking for a private party venue hall; Penthouse808 will create custom menus and décor to assist you in making all your dreams come true. Our newly designed retractable glass greenhouse can quickly convert Penthouse808 into an outdoor oasis. Let Penthouse808 remove Mother Nature from your planning equation and allow you to focus on your special day.

Sirocco, The Dome at State Tower Bangkok

Lebua offers an exquisite and eclectic selection of restaurants and bars, better known as the Dome at lebua, which is a culinary dream even for connoisseurs. Be it Mediterranean, Modern, Asian, Indian or Lebanese, the best restaurants and bars in Bangkok congregate at lebua. All restaurants and bars provide an unmatched experience with truly personalized service that never makes you wonder anymore, where to eat in Bangkok.


The Dome at lebua, Silom Road,

Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand, 10500

Tel. (+66) 2624-9555

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