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Turkey Cards

This witty card and many more can be found at someecards.com.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I am heading back to my east coast roots, DC. I am curious to see if the energy of the city has a different (and better) sense now that now CHANGE around the corner....

Froma

If you are hungry after all those shoe bargains at Marc Jacobs. Head over to FROMA for something to delish eat or drink. And stay away from the amazing dessert of sliced pear, candied pecans, caramel and formage blanc. Damn you GH for ordering that again!

(This post should probably be after the mj post and not before but oh well...)

MJ - 70%

If you happen to live in LA, I would highly recommend you visit the Marc Jacobs shop on Melrose or in Melrose Heights. However you want to look at it. ALL the shoes and boots are 70% off; lots of styles and sizes.

Brillant!

HSBC Bank in Australia made their receipts fun and interactive,also gaining buzz, by printing diagrams on the back of each that instructed how to transform into origami.

Each design touted a relevant service: an origami house design promoted home loans, a pig for savings accounts, a handbag for credit card services, and a mouse for online banking. Not only an innovative concept, but they also speak to the trend of consumers looking to make the most of paper goods that would otherwise end up in the trash.

Cage Free Rescue

When, I travel my dog goes to sleep away camp at Cage Free K-9. He loves it, comes back exhausted and sleeps for a good day or so straight! They also have dog rescue and today this email came in. With these terrible photos! Who could ever pour battery acid on a dog.

We'd like to introduce you to Newton. He is an adorable one and a half year old neutered male Terrier mix. He's a spunky, friendly little fellow who only asks for kindness and love to make the rest of his life truly happy and fulfilled! Someone with very cruel intentions purposefully poured battery acid on Newton's back, causing a severe chemical burn injury to a large portion of his skin. After undergoing extensive medical treatment, Newton's wounds are healing nicely. He is now on the mend, both physically and emotionally.

To find out more - http://cagefreecanines.com/rescue.asp

50 years of the Peace (sign)

Too bad we can't say there has been 50 years, days or even minutes of peace!

If you are in NYC check out the Barneys Windows!!

Earth Pledge is pleased to announce its new project to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Peace sign. Earth Pledge's FutureFashion initiative celebrates environmentally conscious fashion by working with industry leaders to promote renewable, reusable and non-polluting materials and methods. This season's collection is a collaboration with top fashion designers to create one-of-a-kind environmentally friendly fashions incorporating the peace sign. Designers were given free reign to incorporate the iconic symbol into their designs, while utilizing sustainable materials and techniques that reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing and production.The peace inspired, eco-friendly fashions will be unveiled on November 16th in the windows of Barneys New York's flagship store at Madison Avenue and 61st street. Earth Pledge and Barneys will kick off the holidays with a 60's themed shopping event, where the designs will be displayed through January 1st 2009 as part of the retailer's Hippie Holiday windows. Participating designers included Zero Maria Cornejo, Derek Lam, Calvin Klein, Doo.Ri, Behnaz Sarafpour, Diane von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler, Three As Four, Thakoon, Rogan, Isabel Toledo, Rodarte, Philip Lim, Martin Grant, Band of Outsiders, Giambattista Valli, Alexander Wang, Rag and Bone, Narciso Rodriguez, Marni, Michael Kors, Maison Martin Margiela, Moschino, Stella McCartney, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Duro Olowu, Dosa, and Natalie Chanin.

About time!

http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/16/news/companies/goldman_bonuses.ap/index.htm

Its a start...

Returning from Malibu

When I woke up the sky was overcast and grey from smoke and there was ash on my car. So, I took the dog and headed up to into the hills/canyons of Malibu yesterday. Hoping the air quality would be better. It was!

Driving back on the PCH, I came across these two new BWM Diesel SUV's out for testing. The pics sux because I it was on the fly. I want a job where I get to drive test Beamers on the PCH for the weekend. Unfortunately, I never connected with them at a light to ask for application. Bummer....

Saturday

This is a shot of the police helicopter circling the party I attended Saturday. That is, until the police broke it up. With 3 fires in the greater LA area doesn't anybody think this chopper's time could have been better spent elsewhere???

Oro Blanco Grapefruit

I try and make a point of hitting the Venice Farmers Market every Friday. There really is no excuse, its spitting distance and the quality and PRICES can't be beat. YES, even cheaper than Trader Joe's where I shop regularly. And no annoying plastic boxes holding your produce.

I love when I am introduced to a new fruit or vegetable...today that would be the oro blanco grapefruit. This baby is delicious and this coming from someone who doesn't typically like grapefruit. The taste is a complete departure from a typical GF, the Oro Blanco sweet and light.

I think the name translated might even be White Gold...;o)

Highly recommended!

TGIF. Have a good weekend

More chocolate

Chocolate makes me feel good and now more than ever! Whenever I buy and promptly EAT the Theo /Jane Goodall Bar a portion of the money goes to cocoa farmers, promote conservation in the tropical rainforest and directly contribute to the Jane Goodall Institute’s efforts to save chimpanzees, develop community centered conservation efforts and direct youth education programs around the world.

Yum yum!

Beyond Yoga

I was planning to blog about my great coat from Jodi Guber of Beyond Yoga. I picked this jacket up years ago and it hasn't let me down. Its soft sweatshirt material, 3/4 length with a built in scarf. Perfect for Westside chilly nights like last night. BUT I can't find a photo...Jodi has a great collection, in addition to the jacket I have some pants and tops. To see it all click here

LG

Who doesn't love a Laughing Giraffe! Especially its are tasty raw, vegan treats! Check out the entire line of macaroons, granola and other yummy snacks here

TGIF

Artwalk NYC

My NYC trip focused around me showing my face at this great event. GUESS WHAT - girl(meaning me) helps get her clients editorial placements even though she is not in the business of getting her clients editorial placements!

http://www.style.com/stylefile/2008/11/headshot-available/

Georgia

No website as of yet and I haven't personally visited the store in NYC but the photos are gorg. My friend had some at his pad and generously gave it to me last weekend on my visit. The skin cream is like the best citrus mousse you've ever used. Check it for yourself...www.georgiany.com

If you didn't already know my former city of residence was a Liberal place

BB + NYC + ARTWALK

Since my entire morning was eaten up by a blackberry gone bad and I am off to NYC in the morning. I am slammed and thus the blog will be ignored for some time. My main reason for NYC is for my work in conjunction with Artwalk NYC a benefit for Coalition for the Homeless. Please attend, we would love to see you there!

Happy Halloweenie!!!

GBB

Yesterday I got my hands on a jar of Giovanni Cosmetics Organic Body Butter. For an organic product its extremely affordable and effective! The butter is just that, but unlike a salve that never seems to get into your skin and just picks up every piece of lint and dirt after you apply. Giovanni gets in and smells great.

I know its available at Whole Foods but I bet the website has a complete listing of outlets - Giovannicosmetics.com

I am a sucka

For anything shiny, so these glitter pumpkins are no exception. I guess you can learn how to create via Martha Stewart but the true credit goes to a floral designer in NYC, Ovando. Click here to be transported to the website....Support the Independent Business!
Martha's got her own marketing staff and plenty of cash for the time being.

CB 08

If you happen to find yourself in the OC anytime soon, check out The California Biennial. While I can't honestly say I understood a lot of the work, I did enjoy some of the selections.

Lock it up~

Hummm...not sure what it is about this clutch. Is it the perfect shade of brown or the Hermes bit with the lock that makes me lust it so.....but I can't seem to get it off my mind.

HB

Shout out to my NY peeps - stop in and support the Cali boys at Barneys this weekend.
See you NYers next week!

100k+++

WASHINGTON (AP) -- John McCain's presidential campaign said thousands of dollars worth of clothing purchased by the Republican Party for running mate Sarah Palin will go to a ''charitable purpose'' after the campaign.
The Republican National Committee spent about $150,000 on clothing, hair styling, makeup and other ''campaign accessories'' in September for the McCain campaign after Palin, the governor of Alaska, joined the ticket.
The expenses include $75,062 spent at Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis Minn., and $41,850 in St. Louis in early September. The committee also reported spending $4,100 for makeup and hair consulting. The expenses were first reported by Politico.com

AIN'T NO RECESSION IN THE GOP PARTY.....

We do too Tina...

This article (click here) mentions how Tina Fey wants to stop impersonating Ms Palin come Nov 5th. WE DO TOO! Besides that, doesn't Ms Palin have more important lines to be memorizing, like her thoughts on foreign policy, mavericks and hockey moms.