tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199100262012-01-26T15:40:19.150-05:00A blog about all things fashion designer, including seeking art in daily life, appreciating great design, and discovering the pleasing nuances in the urban landscape. I also blog about architecture, interior design, contemporary art, accessories for the home, shopping in NYC, tips for looking good in layers, bargain finds, and my own private musings on the stop-start nature of the creative process.Elaine Perlovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035408167753126974noreply@blogger.comBlogger15521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19910026.post-3922319315263833582012-01-26T15:39:00.002-05:002012-01-26T15:40:19.158-05:00

Only monogrammed breads for me, thank you very much.

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Honeycomb Tumbler, $4 on sale, from West ElmTechnically this is for the bath. But I think it makes a cool vase. I am so tempted to get three of these. But why three? Well, because they're only 4 bucks. Yes, I'm passing along the savings to myself. And I think because they're small, they'd look good in a series, along the middle of the table. Or in a nice cluster. I definitely think three would

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I started rereading Apartment Therapy for the 3rd time. It's a good New Year's-y resolution-y type read. I already took everything off two bathroom shelves, scrubbed & shined the shelves & put everything back before work this morning. It's working! Apartment Therapy & Domino make a big deal about your entryway. I am happy with ours. Shot from our green hallway this morning. I love our green

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Looking up Broadway towards Times Square, January 2012The days are getting longer, it's true, but it's always brighter than daylight when I get out of work. I like it. It's comforting.

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These greens keep lasting! I got them, post-Christmas for 3 bucks. Score.I got tired of buying hydrangeas. They lasted one day! Just one day! And then withered. It is definitely not hydrangea season anymore.

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Alas, as of today, we can no longer do this on our George. Grill a sandwich, that is (nothing to do with the grapes). Time to buy the Griddler. (Sounds like the Grimace crossed with the Riddler.)

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The Griddler by Cuisinart, around $99, has reversible platesIt's a combination panini press/griddleI did a mini survey on FB, asking my friends if anyone owns/likes/dislikes this panini press? Or if they had another they loved, to let me know. Well thank you FB! Lots of people responded in favor of the Griddler. We've had the George (Foreman grill) for 11 years, and it is finally breaking. So sad

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Summers get mighty hot in Brooklyn. The melting was gradual. But relentless. We tend to like Winter better...

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New Skirts are live on elaineperlov.com! Use code DECEMBER to save 20%.NOTE: code also good for 20% off t-shirts and all jewelry including flower pins and bamboo bangles.

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*Gold Loop Chains* ready for delivery :-)

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Saturday Morning. Making Satin Karate Belts for a customer in Denmark. He ordered 5 in gold. All done and ready to ship!

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The December Sale begins today on elaineperlov.com! Save 20% on all Jewelry, Skirts and Tees! Enter promo code DECEMBER at checkout!Please tell your friends :-)

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Here's some news! A special jewelry sale starts tomorrow on elaineperlov.com. There will be other fun things on sale too. For the entire month of December. I just made this piece yesterday. It's a one-of-a-kind glass bubble and Sterling silver 21" necklace. Only one! It will go LIVE on the site tonight.***Update 7:48pmIt's LIVE! Click to view the Glass Bubble Necklace.

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shop elaineperlov.com instead of chain stores. yeah!Yes, it's Cyber Monday today. If you have an itchy *add-to-cart* finger, you may as well click it here. That's what I think anyway.And yes, there's a promo code! Enter SKIRT20T at checkout for 20% off all SKIRTS & T-SHIRTS.

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our TG tableThis year I decided to go with a windswept look with golden pine cones and leaves. Here's what we served this year. Be prepared, there is no turkey or pie. I just figured out TG is all about pie and potatoes. Why did I not see this before? We had our dessert first, up the street at Cafe Riviera, a sweet place on Manhattan Avenue. Polish Apple Cake and coffee with steamed milk. Very

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TG potatoes -- they worked! tasty, but blurryI made red, purple and white. A true experiment.I wrote about this on the Dollhouse blog last week, but it warrants repeating here. These fasinating potatoes were fun to make, and they totally worked out like Pinterest said they would. Healthy potato chips. I think the purple potatoes turned out the best. [found on Pinterest. Have you ever tried

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Salade Niçoise.I'm not a literalist if that's a word which it probably isn't. This is my variation on a theme. Instead of all the usual ingredients, this one has arugula, artichoke paste, tomato, grilled zucchini, chickpeas, purple potatoes, and of course, tuna! Really really really good tuna! From Spain. Ortiz! In a jar.

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The approach of TG gets me in the mood to cook and try new recipes. Not recipes that I'll use for TG exactly, but perhaps ideas I may adapt in some way. This soup was inspired by a similar version we had at Luzzo's the other day, along with a buffala mozzarella pizza with tomato sauce and basil. The pizza was amazing! The soup, well, I thought I could do better in the bean department. And the

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I took this shot of the Williamsburg Bridge from the East River Ferry back in June.Now it is my bridge of triumph! And my November Sale icon. I love this bridge!I had a major running milestone today! I ran the whole Williamsburg Bridge and back today! Touched down in Manhattan, slapped the sign and ran back! Plus another personal record -- I ran 5 miles!

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A month-long sale on elaineperlov.com will be starting November 1! Take 20% off all SKIRTS and T-SHIRTS with promo code SKIRT20T. But I'll give you a hint: it really starts October 31 (because I wanted to test the code). So be the first to order before some styles sell out! Pre-shop your faves here ~ http://www.elaineperlov.com/

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Note to self: 8 ferry tickets expire on 11/12. I can see it now, scalping ferry tickets on the dock, getting arrested, being rather late to work...Other note to self: stop buying 10-trips.

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I am making progress with Tina Louise. (Yes, *that* Tina Louise. Ginger from Gilligan's Island and I go to the same Y. Near the UN.) Yesterday, as I turned the corner from my locker bank towards hers, she did not give me the stink eye as she has for the last three years. She even gave me a half-smile! Perhaps it was involuntary, but still. I walked toward the pool a little bit giddy thinking

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Oh, I meant to mention! Richard Kind asked me for directions in my neighborhood yesterday! I was coming up the subway stairs behind a slow-moving man. He stopped at the top of the stairs and put up his umbrella. I moved around him. He said, "Which way is East?" I gave him a startled look, like I don't know, oh wait, you're Richard Kind! He made a sound like, yeah, calm down, I know I'm Richard

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[click image to enlarge]I was doing an image search for CWonder, a new store on Crosby Street in SoHo, and these two wonderful images came up, juxtaposed. I had to keep them. Too great.

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[click image to enlarge]Can you believe this is a citron? Amazing! Called "Buddha's Hand" -- I guess citrons are kinda sorta spiritually symbolic. Significance #1. Significance #2.

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Making the gold bracelets. All machine sewing. Velcro closures.(Of course, I had to make the accessories first! I ♥ accessories)Maybe Hermes (the fashion company, not the Greek God) will include thesein their line? I thought Sofia needed bracelets for sure. Every good costumeneeds matching bracelets.I am making my downstairs neighbor, Sofia's Halloween costume this year! She is 9, and she is

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(day-glo) tabula rasa(s)My Rowenta. Just look at her. Ain't she purdy? Two paintings my Matt Murphy.Important plant. Lamp with silk shade I made. Found on the curb in Jamaica Plain(Boston). Matching chair found on the curb in (on?) Beacon Hill.Orange chair from Brimfield.My beautiful Kenmore workhorse. And 2 serger friends. And "Lucky E" shrine.And my diploma. It's in Latin. Desk from Harriet ♥.

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[images via yotel.com]Today, I got invited to a lunch at Yotel, unfamiliar to me, yet somehow enticing. Or maybe we walked past it recently and I noticed the font. I wouldn't say it's fontastic, but it certainly catches your eye. So anyway, Yotel is a new hotel on 10th & 42nd (new as of mid-June, 2011). I checked out their Website, and I have to say, the place is right up my aesthetic alley.

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You can learn a lot about a company's fit by altering their garment. Like I am doing now. I bought a shirt dress that was totally frumpy and couldn't figure out why, until I starting taking in the darts. The apex of the darts are too low! At waist level. No dart's apex should be at waist level. They should be at empire waist level. Okay, back to redarting.

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So yes, I did a triathlon today. I do it most days a week, in fact. Here were my splits.* Nothing strenuous. It is Friday after all.18:00 WALKed 6 1/2 "avenue blocks" & 8 "street blocks" (that's 1.134 miles, 2000 steps)11:46 RAN 1 mile on the treadmill8:30 SWAM 1/4 miletransition 1: 10 minutes**transition 2: 6 minutes*Note: some negative splitting in the pool**Gotta work on this

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Fryday Tee, $24.50 from delia*s [image via delias.com] They just played that "Friday Friday" song on the radio. Yup, I bought the shirt. But I'm waiting until Fall to wear it more ironically with a suit jacket. :-)

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Missoni for Target pops up! Sixth Avenue & 42nd Street, NYC September 8-10, 2011 THU 6pm-11pm; FRI 9am-8pm; SAT 9am-8pm Remember the Target Pop-Up shop in this very location on Sixth Avenue & 42nd Street, some 17 months ago? Yes, it was Liberty of London. Well stay tuned for another great one! Missoni! I am eager to see what this Italian knitwear company has created at a lower price point. I

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Greenpoint Avenue, East River, looking toward Manhattan Greenpoint Avenue, East River, looking toward Manhattan Water tower, Franklin Street Manhattan Avenue, Greenpoint, looking toward LIC Last night between around 7:30pm, the sun was setting and everything looked like a Netherlandish painting. The light was doing amazing things. The B62 Sunday evening kickball in McCarren Park.

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Word, Franklin Street Shayz Lounge, Franklin Street Old Hollywood gets sarcastic, Franklin Street Kent Street, trees intact Random unlucky tree blown to the right, yet branches off the the left? Brooklyn Label, Franklin Street. The only ones who go the plywood route. Fallen umbrella, Franklin Street East River Ferry, India Street. Guy wades in gross puddle for photo op. Ew. East

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Well at least there is blogging until the phone and computer connection fail. Pre-emptive blogging! And now pizza! Tonight's pizza à la Irene includes artichokes, fresh mozzarella, zucchini, fresh basil and other goodies.

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Well it looks like we'll be tissueless for the duration of the storm. Duane Reade closed at noon today.

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Battened: cellar door Unbattened: cellar door & metal garbage cans. The lids, they're battened. Unbattened: this is not going to be pretty. At all. NYC is on lock-down. The MTA shut everything down at noon today. But today is Saturday, August 27, the day before Hurricane Irene is due to hit. While we were running around the track this morning, I heard two runners saying, "Yeah the mayor is

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AARGH. (Humidity no likie.) (For safety purposes, our landlords de-installed our AC early this morning.) Which led to lots of emergency mopping as the condensation leaked across our wood floor and onto my husband's Saucony. Our landlords are very great, let that be noted. And it is their window, and in fact, their air conditioner, to do with as they judge. Pictured above is window where the AC

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Outfit of the day! Another new one! Shoes, scored last year from Endless. They are still stylish and comfortable. Yes, comfortable. Amazing. One day this week, my usual fruit shake guy had a line 10 people long. Figuring the line moves at a rate of 3 minutes per person (fruit shakes are all made by hand), I moved on to scour 6th Avenue for another fruit shake guy. Just 2 blocks away, I found my

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Ominous skies over the Garment District. But look at the detail on those buildings. Very Gotham City. Hurricane Irene comes early and takes all of us umbrellaless people by surprise. Grrr.

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Birthday shoes I bought for myself a few years ago match perfectly with my brand new gingham button-down. New outfit today! Feeling good!!! Also note: pants are grey (and also brand new)! I am not even wearing any black at all today. My mom would be amazed. I love checked shirts. I love how they look on everyone. Yet I have been shopping for one that is flattering on me (and not too boyish)

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I've read too much Weather.com and now am thoroughly freaked out by Hurricane Irene. 120 mph winds in NYC??? Yikes is all I can say. I wonder how garbage gnome will be in the storm? And also, who gave us garbage gnome? And why has he stuck around for so long? Maybe there's a metaphor here. Just keep smiling and you can weather any storm. Okay, I'll take that as garbage gnome's message to me.

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On the way to the farmer's market today, we spotted this brand new graffiti. And it is pure and untouched. Not for long in Greenpoint, so enjoy it here. I just love old-fashioned supermarket signage.

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August 12, 2011, 8:10am TGIFerry! Now this is a proper start to a Friday. The East River Ferry! There is nothing like standing on the Port side of the boat (that's the shady side) with the wind messing up half of your hair. Nothing! That salty East River air makes you feel like you're on vacation, even though you're just going to work. The waves off the Port side of the boat. Look at the

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These videos are random. Why am I posting them? I stumbled upon this article on CNN today, Ten Japanese Fashion Flops. Number 5, "Glamour Nails" led me to research the bizarre concept of Japanese gyaru (translation: gal) fashion. Please read this article, but comment in particular on numbers 3 & 4. I am fascinated. I want to learn more and more and more. In Ganguro fashion, a deep tan is

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Saturday afternoon we dined al fresco. Thanks to the bounty of Jersey tomatoes and fresh basil we bought at the Greenpoint farmers market Saturday morning. The onion rolls are courtesy of my Mom from Anthony Bakery. They were delicious. And fresh mozzarella from The Garden. Now I want another sandwich. An orange and a red Jersey tomato. Rolls from Anthony. I want more. Bounty from the

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You should have seen last year's candle. It was a right angle. I suppose we should be thankful or something.

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This was one terrific pizza that my husband made. Artichoke, zucchini, fresh mozzarella and a bright garlicky tomato sauce. And probably some other secrets like two spicy olives or three almonds chopped finely. How I miss it. I wish I were eating a slice right now.

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I dreamed last night that we bought the building next door for $6050. My landlady thought that was exorbitant, but I said, yes, we'll offer the asking price. She was surprised. We got it immediately. No bidding war either. It was three floors, but only 700 square feet, because they removed the upper floors, and installed many narrow three-floor-high windows, giving the place a spacious feel. All

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This video can't be embedded. Click to the Met blog to view.If you miss McQueen at the Met, this video by the curator, Andrew Bolton, will give you a glimpse in the exhibit.Incidentally, I refuse to go to this exhibit. I don't know why. I really loved McQueen's fashion. Loved. Maybe I don't want to see it translated into another Met costume exhibit that I hate and rant about. I think fashion

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[image via ABC Kitchen]I went to ABC Kitchen for lunch today. At last a chance to try Jean-Georges Vongerichten's organic farm-to-table restaurant at ABC Carpet & Home. Yes, definitely a pretty room -- all white with a mix of matte and lacquer-like finishes. And bleached branches. I definitely liked what I ordered. I decided to go with three small plates, which worked out to be a lot of food. I

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running swimming sushi smoothie

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Things I say that date me: Walkman, VCR, answering machine. I also refer to that building near Grand Central as the PanAm building. I may as well add land line to the list. Because who even has a land line anymore? I do.

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Costume National sandals, available on YooxHow cool are these sandals from Costume National? Comfortable. Stylish. Designer. Within the realm of affordable. The only catch is you have to be a size 8. Which I am not. Have at it someone!

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You would think that anything made of eggs, like say an omelet, would not travel well. Especially in this heat. Especially across two subway lines and three boroughs. But in fact, when packed in a certain container, and when on the other side of the journey is a paper plate, a microwave and a warmed corn tortilla, an omelet totally travels well. Which is good, because I am hooked on my new

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Yes! I can repair all my sparkle barrettes! I found a store on 6th Avenue near the Garment District that will sell me 1 rhinestone for 25 cents. And they have all colors and sizes. Faceted and flat. All shades of brown. That will certainly come in handy. Bead Nation, was it called? Bead Universe? Darn, what was it called? I'll tell you later.

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Look at the layers on the skirt!Yesterday, I invited my downstairs neighbor up for some art-making. She is 8 years old. We each worked on our projects for 2 hours! Sofia used a coffee filter, denim, silk, stretch mesh, sequins, heart hole punches, pen, crayon, collage, and colored marker to build up the layers on the outfit. With no prompting from me. I just set out the supplies and talked a

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The start line! [image via New York Road Runners]NYRR Central Park Conservancy Run, July 16, 20118:00 am, 72 degrees, sunny.I did it! My first New York Road Runners Race!!!! My first 4 mile race! I am so proud of myself. Off to celebrate with my running partner and partner-partner, my hubby!! More later.***UpdateMonday, July 18I am still on a high, and wishing I was out celebrating some more with

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I D-tagged my sneaker!!! Am I nervous? YES! I am calming myself down somehow. The number pick-up at NYRR HQ went well. They actually had a record of me. I wanted to make a big stink at the NYRR HQ, "What? Upstairs? The number pickup is upstairs?? I am in no kind of shape for that." You know, for the irony's sake. Because I am. In shape. So anyway, I said nothing.

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Leather Flower Belt, Ann Taylor Loft, $34.50I got this belt, because I'm a sucker for flower belts. How many do I have? Well, three now. Not that many. And it will complement my new Miz Mooz shooz. Now I just need some clothes in the middle to round out the outfit.

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I love this silver pouf. Not your typical Moroccan styling, but I like the simplicity. Who knew Amazon sold silver poufs? What don't they sell?Okay, I like this one too. Which to choose? Both from Casablanca Market on Amazon.

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Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel & San Paolino, since 1903 in Williamsburg.The Giglio, L and the Boat, RConfetti!The Giglio! 100 Men carry a 3 ton 65 foot tall structure throughthe streets of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.Mt. Carmel ChurchThe Gigio, L and the Boat which also includes a live band, RN 8th, WilliamsburgThe Giglio lifters in blue. One of the bands in yellow, LDEE BEST ZEPPOLE & CALZONES, "

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The first Ruben: Veggie Ruben at Foodswings -- rye bread, faux swiss,sauerkraut, mustard, the works. oh, and grilled tempeh.Foodswings, Grand Street, WilliamsburgThe second Rubin, 17th Street, ManhattanMongolian mask, 19th century, lion protectorate deityThis one was made of coral.

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My gazpacho, pre-good-tomato-season, but hey, at least it tastes good.Gazpacho Pop Experiment, July 7 & 8, 2011 Success! It really is delicious. Very gazpacho-y. No veggies were harmed in the making of this popsicle. Extra peppery first bite sets the tone.

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Launch of the East River Ferry! June 13, 2011. Monday morning Skyline June 14, 2011. Tuesday morning Skyline In case you didn't know, and I'm not exactly sure if I want you to know, because so far there are no lines, the brand new East River Ferry service launched Monday. And the good news is it's free for 12 days, through Friday, June 24. If you want, you can investigate this link. Monday

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Spaghetti with pesto, arugula saladMonday. Raining. Blah. Tonight was definitely a pasta night; i.e., I had no ideas for dinner, and no gumption. Well, at least it's pesto. That's pretty exciting.arugula salad with artichoke & lemonwhole wheat spaghetti with pesto, zucchini, carrot, tomato

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hmm, interesting collarCostume National silk short sleeve jacket, $830 on Yoox [images via Yoox]Want. Yoox.***Update, 5.14.2011Even today, I continue to want this jacket. Instead I bought a cool blazer at Esprit yesterday. And then had some Red Mango frozen yogurt in Koreatown.

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I've been wanting to do an officially timed NYRR race since the Coney Island 5k.This race is a definite possibility. The Central Park Conservancy Run. 4 miles. 8am. Saturday, July 16. Well that's early. I could do that, right? And it would be in Central Park, which would be totally iconic! I am guessing there will be some hills. And some heat.The route:Start on East Drive at 68th Street, head

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Foil Pocket T in gunmetal, $25 on sale from the Gap I don't know. This top looks very "designer" on the hanger, even though it's only from the Gap. Very drapey. Potentially flattering. Or not so very. I'll have to try it on.***Update, 5.10.11Fabric, really good. Cut, really bad. Pocket, very strange.

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Bookmarc. Catchy, isn't it? [image via Racked]Did you hear that Marc Jacobs is in the book business? Yes, Bookmarc on Bleecker. He took over the lease of an existing bookstore. So I asked the sales person, "Do you have any Hemingway?" "Yes! Of course," he said and went over to look. "Oh, we're fresh out." (Yeah sure. Like you ever carried Hemingway.)I suggested, "Maybe if Gristedes goes out of

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A great way to carry loose powder. At Sephora!I almost titled this post "cool new thingie" but I went with "this thing rocks" instead. Anyway, this Powder Jar with Sifter by Sephora totally rocks. As of yesterday in NYC, the temps are summery and humid. It's definitely time for powder. On the go. And for only four bucks. Nice.

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Watching the Gilmore Girls last night, I had to capture this frame.Confession: Lorelai Gilmore is one of my fashion idols. And when I saw her in this particular shade of lipstick on a fine Spring day, I thought, hey! I could wear that. And so, off I went to the MAC store, digital camera in hand, to find the shade.Success! FYI, the matching shade is "Dare You" Cremesheen, #A11. $14.50. Next, to

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Lancôme Éclat Miracle, $37 at Sephora Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, $41 at Duane Reade Becca Loose Finishing Powder, $35 at Duane Reade Well, I'm still waiting to hear back from Malibu Magazine as to what products they used to create Rashida Jones' fabulous shimmering cover look. In the meantime, I am doing some investigating on my own. For some reason, I went to Duane Reade first. I know the

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Diesel IP-PI Open Toe Boot [image via diesel.com]I will not jump on the *open-toe shootie* bandwagon.Here's what Diesel has to say about these shoes. I am not convinced this is in English. You be the judge.This season a strong military appeal with a touch of colonial taste will be the leitmotiv of the shoes collections. Coming in a vast variety of styles: bleached and stone washed high tops;

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Lifefactory Glass Bottle with Sleeve, 16 oz, $19.99 at Ricky'sOn Thursday, I had a freakout about plastics after reading this article. And so I ditched my plastic water cup at work in favor of this glass PBA-free water bottle, with rad silicone sleeve. It's by Lifefactory, a French company. I'm happy with it. No off-gassing into my drinking water. That is a good thing.

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Everything is all fixed!!!!!!! Shop elaineperlov.com to your heart's content. Or should I say, to your shopping cart's content. I can never resist the pun. You should know that by now. Or should I say, buy now. Okay, I'll stop now. CLICK TO SHOP.

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[images via Malibu Magazine]Guess who this is? Rashida Jones. I know, I totally didn't recognize her. I thought it was some teen surfing sensation. I wrote to Malibu Magazine in hopes that they would share every single makeup product they used on her face. Quite frankly, I would buy it all. The silver shimmer foundation looks spectacular. I heart Rashida Jones.I'll let you know if they write me

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Gap Metallic Straw Clutch, $49.95Yes, Gap can surprise me at times. This metallic strap clutch bag is pretty cute in person. Hardware: very good. Strap: non-leather, but decent enough. Price: I'm waiting for it to go on sale...

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My view of my new Miz Mooz.Ask and you shall receive. That should be Endless.com's tagline. I mean, could they make it any easier to impulse-buy? No. The answer is no. Suddenly I thought I needed red shoes. And lookie what arrived on my doorstep today, just a mere free-2nd-day-air-days after I ordered? My new Miz Mooz. I bought them to match a strange yet cute top I got at Target.

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This is how large an Esse bagel is. You can actually cut it into three normal portions. Beginning, middle, end.

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Quite pleased with my Second Avenue deli purchase yesterday. Twenty one spray roses for five dollars.

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Soup and "corn dogs" but not real corn dogs (see below) of last nightLast night I made soup with random ingredients in the fridge and blended it up with unsweetened almond milk. Tastes great! Carrot, onion, kale, celery, Indian yellow lentils, black beans, Valentina hot sauce, chipotle powder. Spicy! And good! And what goes great with soup? Corn dogs! Except not corn dogs. Grilled tofu sausage

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Attention quilters, and friends of quilters. You don't have much time left, but you must see Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts at the Park Avenue Armory. The installation is heady. The 650 red and white quilts are double-hung and dazzling. The show is free, and is presented by the American Folk Art Museum. Yes, this is what I would call a happening. Friday, March 25 –

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It's my favorite month of the year! March! Only 18 more days! 'Til I turn old. Well, older. Well yes, old. This post took a different turn than I expected.

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Cafe Royal [image via Greenpointers]After a fun jaunt to Cookie Road for coffee last Sunday morning with my favorite hubby (I have only one hubby, but he is my very favorite), I am on the hunt for more coffee spots in North Brooklyn. Greenpoint to be exact. Last week we sat outside in the sun! Outside! It was great and warm and great.Aha! This place looks promising. Cafe Royal on Nassau. Thank

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Sorry folks, just to let you know, the shopping cart is sort of down at the moment. I will fix it soon, and let you know. Stay tuned shoppers...

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So what have I been doing lately? Working. Cooking. Exercising. Socializing. Not so much blogging, no. I noticed that too.

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2 kinds of lox + sliced grape tomatoes, sliced red onionThe scallion tofu cream cheese from Pinnacle Bagel is the best. 3rd Avenue/45th StReminder to all: 2 days until Acme Wholesale Fridays! Don't forget! Get yourself some nice-looking lox and have a bagel party. Yes, I think I will do just that. Acme opens at 8am.

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I have never ever ever reviewed anything on a Website before. Before today. I got my Tretorn silver boots in the mail yesterday from Endless (my favorite shoe Website of all-time) and felt compelled to add my two cents. Mine's at the top! Neat-0. (Endless lists reviews in reverse chronological order.)Read it here. Why doesn't anyone else bother to be humorous? My secret reviewer's tag is "

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Natalie Portman as Nina in Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan[image via Fuzzy Typewriter]ATTENTION: Don't read this if you intend to see Black Swan. It spoils everything.Of the four films I’ve seen by Darren Aronofsky, two have been about obsession/mental illness, and two have been about drug addiction. Black Swan, like Aronofsky's first film Pi*, is clearly about obsession/mental illness –

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No I don't think so. I don't think I have to duct tape my rubber boots back together, do I? Well I did. After I discovered a rip in the back seam of my right boot on the way to work yesterday morning. Oh what a mess it was out there! I wondered why we didn't all just stay home under the covers. Especially the bus driver. That couldn't have been a fun job for her. Or for the guy who delivered my

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The #10 from Paris Sandwich is delicious!The #10 from Paris Sandwich in Chinatown* (Grand Street, Manhattan) is my current favorite Vietnamese vegetarian sandwich. What did they do to the tofu? Is it char-grilled? So much flavor! And yes, just $4.25. That's more like it.My other tofu sandwich favorite is from Nicky's Vietnamese on Atlantic Avenue ($5.50), and my other-other favorite is from An

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Patrick Jacobs, Fairy Ring with English Daisies, 2010.Styrene, acrylic, neoprene, hair, paper, polyurethene foam,wood, hair, steel, lighting, BK7 glass [image via pierogi2000.com]There will be an opening for the exhibition of new work by Patrick Jacobs Friday, January 21, 7-9pm. I will go so far as to say that whatever Pierogi Gallery in Williamsburg shows, it's worth going to see.Thanks for the

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13" d x 3.5" h sushi hangiri, made of spruce with copper bands, $27.19I can't even believe Amazon sells the key ingredient to my hand-rolled sushi party: the wood bowl used to cool the sushi rice while imparting delicious natural wood flavors. The sushi hangiri! Um, I sort of got rid of mine when we moved, believing something this large would not fit in our Brooklyn apartment. I was wrong, we had

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Sweater by Maria Luisa Paris, $74 (reg. $145) on thecorner.comAs I mentioned recently, thecorner.com is another great shopping site to find European fashion. Also all mysteriously on sale. This site is part of the YOOX Group, so once you come to love one site, you'll come to love the other. I found this great sweater by Maria Luisa whom I haven't thought about in years. Let's just say, in Paris,

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hot chocolate by 'wichcraft is open in Bryant Park!At last, this cute little hut in Bryant Park that they've been painting and repainting every shade of green for at least the past five months has opened! I was so excited to see it open on Wednesday after the snow storm that I started snapping pictures without even realizing what they sold. Hint: a very very very delicious item that is a perfect

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I haven't seen this bag before. Marc by Marc Jacobs. Well at least he takes the mystery out of who made this bag. I do like the print however. And the fact that it's waterproof. It's important to be fashionable in the snow, right? She probably should have gone with a brown coat though.I could file this under In Hot Pursuit of a Handbag, but since she was standing still and an easy mark, I will

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Tada! Sushi Party!My current rice and vinegar of choice. Easy-to-store packaging.Smoked salmon is what we're calling the Nova we got from ACMEfor this sushi party. Wholesale!Preparing the J omelet in the J egg pan.Well we didn't get a snow day, my husband and I, but we did have a delicious sushi party after work yesterday, just the two of us. It was totally worth it to lug the 4 pound bag of

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