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Ho, ho, ho: Who wants some good economic news? People went shopping this holiday season. Like, really shopping. Sales are up 3.6 percent from November 1 to December 24 this year according to MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse. Last year at this time, there was a 2.3 percent drop. Two things come to mind. First, this is a good sign for our recovery. And second, yes, every time you use your credit card, things are being tracked. Cue paranoia.
EVENTS
• Celebrate the holiday season with a complimentary service from OC61 Salon & Spa. Through the end of the year, the salon is offering a free blowout with the purchase of a facial, manicure, and pedicure; a complimentary manicure with a haircut and color; and a complimentary conditioning or glossing treatment with any haircut. Call for appointment. Through 12/31. 33 E. 61st St., nr. Madison Ave. (212-935-6261); M, T, W, F (9–6:30), Th (9–7), S (9–5), Su (closed).
• Tribeca Issey Miyake heads uptown for a special month-long pop-up store that opens this week. Shop the new men's and women's collections from Issey Miyake, as well as new items from Pleats Please, HaaT, and Cauliflower. Through 1/30. 807 Madison Ave., nr. 68th St. (212-249-0549); M–F (10–6), S (11–6), Su (12–5).
SALES
ONGOING
• Select merchandise is on sale at Topshop and on Topshop.com. The flirt sequin dress is $60 (originally $135), the leather jersey mix jacket is $120 (originally $260), and the Kate Moss satin pencil skirt is $50 (originally $100). 478 Broadway, nr. Broome St. (212-966-9455); M–F (10–9), S–Su (10–8).
• Select clothes, handbags, and shoes are up to 40 percent off at eryn brinié as part of its year-end sale. 501 Broadway, nr. Broome St. (212-308-6134); M–S (10–9), Su (11–7).
• All holiday merchandise is 50 percent off at Lion in the Sun's post-holiday sale, including cards, wrapping paper, and gift bags. 232 Seventh Ave., nr. Fourth St., Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-369-4006); M–W (11–7), Th (11–4), S–Su (11–5), F (closed).
• Merchandise from Henrik Vibscov, C.Neeon, Rodebjer, and more is 50 to 60 percent off at Eva. The Henrik Vibscov leather dress is $325 (originally $795), the TV hooded sweater is $195 (originally $408), and the TV crochet corset is $125 (originally $288). Through 12/31. 355 Bowery, nr. 4th St. (212-925-3890); daily (noon–8).
• Select men's and women's clothing is 30 percent off at Rogan, including outerwear. The women's silk dress is $209 (originally $296), the women's bomber jacket is $319 (originally $456), and the men's peacoat is $409 (originally $595). Through 12/31. 330 Bowery St., at Bond St. (646-827-7567); M–S (noon–8), Su (noon–7).
Tyra, we hardly knew ye.Photo: Getty Images
Hold onto your weaves, people: Tyra announced today that this is the last season of her smizing variety show. "This will be the last season of The Tyra Show," she told People.com. “I’ve been loving having fun, coming into your living rooms, bedrooms, hair salons for the past 5 years.” Following in her idol Oprah's footsteps, she's ceasing production, leaving a hole in the hearts of many and a gap in TV programming. Who will address such important topics as Tyra's weight, Tyra's modeling career, and Tyra's feuds with other models? These are the major issues of our time!
Rihanna is performing at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, the second-largest city in the United Arab Emirates, on New Year's Eve. But the partygoers won't get the scantily clad Rihanna they're used to, as the singer was reportedly asked to tone down her sexy stage costume for the performance. (Beyoncé faced the same challenge for a concert in Malaysia, which was later postponed.) RiRi is supposedly getting $500,000 for the gig, which seems to be the price of her stylistic dignity. At least she'll be warm. [PopCrunch]
He looks so cuddly!Photo: Courtesy of Bathing Ape
It's been a rough year for Kanye West. After that little fiasco at the VMAs, followed by the groveling and getting his head kicked off by Jacob Taylor Lautner on SNL, he essentially went into hiding. But a man can only stay down for so long. Like a phoenix rising from the ash, so doth Kanye — or at least, photos of him. West modeled for Bathing Ape's spring 2010 look book. How'd he do as a model? His poses ranged from befuddled Kanye, to top-dog Kanye, to I'm-trying-to-look-serious-and-dangerous-as-I-wear-a-hoodie-with-cute-faces-on-it Kanye. Aw, adorable!
Givenchy, spring 2010.Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy.
• Riccardo Tisci chose only models for his spring 2010 Givenchy campaign. Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott shot Natalia Vodianova and Mariacarla Boscono alongside male models Simon Nessman, Emil Dostovic, and Edward. Do you like it? [Fashion Gone Rogue]
• Lindsay Lohan is reportedly dating Adam Senn, a Dolce & Gabbana model who formerly starred on The City as Allie Crandell's naughty boyfriend. He met her family over the weekend and they supposedly like him. [NYDN]
• The Martin Margiela suite at Les Sources de Caudalie hotel and spa near Bordeaux, France costs 650 euros and up per night (or $936 at current exchange), and includes a gift signed by the designer. [T Magazine/NYT]
• Teens aren't spending as much money as they used to. Abercrombie and Hollister are secretly crying right now. [NYT]
• Christy Turlington stars in the Bally spring 2010 campaign, shot by Raymond Meier, for the second season in a row. [WWD]
• Kohl's is still looking for a location in Manhattan, but it might not be 1775 Broadway, as previously anticipated by the retailer. [StyleList]
Watch your back, editors!Photo: Patrick McMullan
Oh my gosh, y'all, did you hear about these newfangled things called fashion blogs? Well, they're, like, everywhere, the Times Styles section said, and it's getting fashion editors at magazines all up in a tizzy! The venerable Gray Lady tried her damnedest this weekend to stir up some controversy by pointing out that editors like Anna Wintour and the Vogue crew don't much care for sitting next to bloggers. (Oh, the horror.) Apparently, as Tavi swanned in, decked out in her adorable outfits, not everyone was thinking she was quite so cute. And Bryan Boy scored a spot two seats away from Anna at the spring D&G show in Milan. Oh, what will become of fashion?
Photo: Hannah Whitaker
A nonallergenic alternative to down, this soft, puffy comforter lets you sleep sniffle-free ($169.99 for a queen-size at Bed Bath & Beyond, 620 Sixth Ave., nr. 18th St.; 212-255-3550). Plus: Uniqlo’s colorful Heattech tops and Ernest Alexander’s new wool belts. Best Bets [NYM]
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Kanye West was walking around Los Angeles on the eve of Christmas Eve wearing a T-shirt with a tattoo-print-y design on it. It could be of wolves frolicking, unicorns flying, dinosaurs eating foliage.
What do you think? Or are you too taken aback by the sheer effortlessness of his casual look to even go there?
And now we're off to eat, drink, and be merry. So we must leave you with Kanye — look at him shop! — until Monday when our regular blogging schedule resumes. Happy holidays, everyone!
Stores weren't mobbed, but sales were better than last year's, which weren't tough to beat. Retailers are patting themselves on the back for not being as promotional this year, though they were still pretty promotional. However, if you really want a deal, shop after Christmas, when many stores will practically be giving things away to make room for pre-spring stuff. And if you really, really want a good deal, shop after New Year's. [WWD]
This week, design editor Wendy Goodman lived out one of her fantasies: roaming the usually unseen private spaces of the luxurious Frick Museum (who knew there was a bowling alley?). She also explored a design-filled new condo in Brooklyn and a wealth of ideas at the just-opened Tillett and Rauscher showroom in Harlem. Plus, warm and tasty crêpes!
Photo: Courtesy of Lia Sophia
Dani Stahl, the Style Director at Nylon Magazine, just launched her latest collection for online jewelry company Lia Sophia, her twentieth for the label since 2005. Stahl's fashionable eye was tapped to bring a fresh, stylish edge and appeal to a younger audience. Her Midnight collection, filled with matte metals and cool geometric shapes, are big and chunky without being gaudy or hard to wear.
Here are five reasons we love the Lia Sophia Midnight collection:
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Today in obvious-yet-absolutely-necessary studies, scientists tell us that the more we weigh the fewer wrinkles we'll have. It makes perfect sense because your loose skin won't just hang there, clinging to bone like an empty sack once filled with baby fat, but rather be plump and firm with new adult fat. The scientific study of 65 volunteer groups of twins revealed that after the age of 54, being overweight made the subjects look younger in the face. (Aside: So people volunteered to get fat and have people judge — with science! — how old they look. How much does that pay these days?) However, if you want to get fatter, don't rely on sugar, because it breaks down collagen (the stuff that keeps us young) faster. The very famous Dr. Perricone recommends an antioxidant-rich diet heavy on foods like blueberries, strawberries, spinach, and broccoli. But those will keep you thin and deflated, and therefore wrinkly. So in sum, no one knows how to fight wrinkles and keep you skinny without surgery yet.
Should Women Gain Weight to Cure Wrinkles? [StyleList]
Today the First Lady looked terribly chic as she boarded the aircraft that will deposit her in sunny Hawaii. The all-black ensemble included long leather gloves with a roomy cropped-sleeved, knee-length coat and what appear to be leggings. She doesn't belong in Hawaii in this outfit — she belongs in New York. While she works on that, you can ogle her in the Michelle Obama Look Book.
EVENTS
• Buy a $50 gift card at Blow, the New York blow-dry bar, and receive a free full-size Blow hair-care product of your choice (valued at $16 to $25). Through 12/31. Blow Uptown, 843 Lexington Ave., nr. 64th St., second fl. (212-989-6282); M–F (8–8), S (10–8), Su (noon–6). Blow Downtown, 342 W. 14th St., nr. Eighth Ave. (212-452-0246); M–F (8–8), S (10–8), Su (noon–6).
• Celebrate the holiday season with a complimentary service from OC61 Salon & Spa. Through the end of the year, the salon is offering a free blowout with the purchase of a facial, manicure, and pedicure; a complimentary manicure with a haircut and color; and a complimentary conditioning or glossing treatment with any haircut. Call for appointment. Through 12/31. 33 E. 61st St., nr. Madison Ave. (212-935-6261); M, T, W, F (9–6:30), Th (9–7), S (9–5), Su (closed).
SALES
ENDING TOMORROW
• Donate a used coat to Barbour's coat drive and receive 25 percent off a new Barbour jacket. Donated coats will go to local residents in need. 1047 Madison Ave., at 80th St. (212-570-2600); M–S (10–6), Su (noon–5).
Angie and Penny's Designs fashions handbags and bathing suits out of tilapia skins. Tilapia as in fish. As in gross, no thanks, but hey, it's kind of a neat idea to make a bathing suit out of fish skin, which obviously, you know, does well in water. [Racked]
Can someone please explain this ugly?
Yesterday the trailer for the second Sex and the City movie came out. While it was clear they were wearing a lot of stuff that wasn't recession-friendly, the eagle-eyed bloggers over at Madison Avenue Spy have put labels and prices to much of it:
We already know that in the the opening clip Carrie is wearing limited edition Mykita & Bernhard Willhelm sunglasses ($525 @ Patricia Field.) Her white dress is Halston and the necklace is Solange Azagury-Partridge, and costs almost $200k. The shoes are Louboutin and the clutch is Chanel. Big is treating Carrie very well!
In the clip taking place in front of Bergdorf Goodman, we have Samantha with a VBH bag ($1300) and black Ray Bans. Miranda is wearing YSL Tribute heels. Charlotte is in head-to-toe pink Dior (including the bag) but not the shoes. Those are Loubs.
Joe ZeePhoto: Getty Images
• Women are expected to reduce cosmetics purchases by 9 percent in 2010. [WWD]
• Claire's stores in Europe are revamping to attract 18-year-olds. The love of 7- to 13-year-olds alone is not enough in the recession. [WWD]
• David Colman loves Mxyplyzyk because they have neat things like candles that look like ticking bombs. [NYT]
• Elle creative director Joe Zee was shopping at Sur la Table and a salesperson asked if he needed a rice cooker. His tweeted reaction: "WTF!" [Jezebel]
• Lady Gaga: "My dad was at a show the other night and afterwards he said, 'Do you think your fans are smart?' and I said, 'Oh hell yeah, my fans are smart,' and he said, 'You know what, I was thinking the same thing during the show.' ... They remade my music videos, they designed clothes for me. They wrote poetry and made films and designed all sort of amazing paintings." [Mirror UK]
Erin Wasson, Agyness Deyn, and Carine Roitfeld.Photo: Getty Images
The New York Times, a paper that is often months or years late in identifying trends on the streets, reports mannish looks are in for ladies and frilly pastel stuff is out. Women prefer the "model off-duty" look of filmy oversize T-shirts, worn jeans, and strong biker jackets or boyfriend blazers to pink floral dresses. But duh, you knew that. This has been the preferred look for years, thank you, Times. But maybe this story — late as it may be — offers renewed hope in womankind.
Although it's not even January, the fashion industry has moved on to spring. February spring fashion issues come out soon, heralding all the new styles that are supposed to catch on. For spring, it's a lot of panty bottoms and feminine ruffles and bras we're supposed to wear as tops. You know, conventional femininity of yore, skank gear, whatever you want to call it. But maybe all that stuff won't take.
Since when do fashion magazines show us how we really want to look? 
Photo: Courtesy of Tatcha
We're a bit obsessed with the new Tatcha Aburatorigami blotting papers that just arrived at the New London Pharmacy (Space NK is getting them in February). There's always an appeal in blotting papers — they de-shine you without leaving powder on your face (cough, Nicole Kidman, cough). But most of them are the size of rolling papers, and if you're a fairly greasy person, you might end up going through four sheets at the least: one for each cheek, the forehead and chin, and the nose. And they were always weird and cheap looking. The Tatcha papers are large enough — about the size of a Kleenex — so that one sheet is all you need, and the packaging is, dare we say, pretty cute.
$12 for a pack of 30 at New London Pharmacy (246 Eighth Ave. nr. 22nd Street; 212-243-4987).
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