February 2008
02/22/08Away, Away, I Go…Today I'm leaving for the Bahamas. Of course, I'm thrilled that I'll soon be lying on the beach, tanning in 80-degree weather with a delicious, fruity frozen beverage in hand. (Considering I haven’t been to the beach since September, this vacation is clearly in order.) But as someone who loves to travel, flying away to a beautiful island in the middle of February means more to me than just the chance to indulge in sizzling, bikini-wearing temperatures. You see, I love everything (except flying — I despise flying) about traveling: from the anticipation leading up to the date of departure, to the excitement of arriving at a new (hopefully exotic) destination, to the pure bliss of just being away from everything… to the packing and... Posted at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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02/15/08Pay Less for Pretty FeetSick of having your feet stuffed up in those Uggs all day long? Well, I know I’m tired of seeing them. A few other things I could seriously do without: sweater layering, heavy coats, and (leaving my) gloves (everywhere). Well, luckily, we won’t have to put up with this winter madness much longer. It may be hard to believe, mostly because of the ugly mix of snow and freezing rain and five degree temperatures we witnessed this week, but the fabulous fact is: It’s time for spring shopping! The new merchandise is in and the winter sales are nearly faded out. And if you’re anything like me, it’s not going to take a whole lot of persuading to get you to the malls for some new, brightly colored, airy, skin showing purchases on clothing,... Posted at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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02/08/08Thigh Highs and Purple and Tweed! Oh, My!
As you may know, today marks the end of New York’s Fashion Week. Since last Friday, journalists, buyers, PR assistants, socialites, and celebs have been all over Manhattan, reveling in the excitement of the début of the fall 2008 collections. And for seven days, models showed everything from thigh highs, to plaid jackets, to flapper dresses, designed by all of our favorite American couturiers, including Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen, and Betsey Johnson, as well as a few beloved international designers, like Oscar de la Renta and Hervé Léger. Though I didn’t see any of the shows, I did stop by the tent in Bryant Park on Tuesday (where I did see Brittany Murphy and Joy Bryant), and from what I heard — besides the thumping of loud... Posted at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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02/01/08A Day for Lovers… or a Day for Spenders?With today being the first day of February, Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away. Have you decided how you’ll be spending this year’s day of love? Or should I ask, have you decided how you’ll be spending your money this February 14th? Every year we grab our credit cards and zoom over to the mall to find that special gift for that special someone, usually splurging on something whose funds could have been used more efficiently elsewhere. According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2008 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, total spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to reach $17.02 billion, with the average consumer spending $122.98 — most of which will be on candy (48 percent of... Posted at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
About This Blog
Liz Stein
New York, NY
A native of Rockland County, Assistant Editor Liz Stein has had a passion for both writing and shopping since before Clueless came out on video, and is thrilled that she can combine the two in her blog, Valley Vogue. In her free time, Liz enjoys reading, cooking, learning Spanish, (dreaming of) traveling, playing the violin, and brushing up on her French, for when she ultimately moves back to France (where the shopping is très bon!). Her favorite stores include, but are not limited to: H&M, Anthropologie, Zara, Guess, BCBG, Urban Outfitters, Sephora, and Nordstrom.
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