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Throw A Perfect Dinner Party With Kitchit.com

Kitchit.com Offers Bespoke Dinners at Home Starting at $40

So you love to entertain at home but hate being stuck in the kitchen. If only there was a Top Chef available to give you a hand… Well darlings, your prayers have been answered thanks to a new online service called Kitchit, which came to New York on Tuesday after successfully launching in Cali last year. read more

Butter Lane's Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla French Buttercream, photo courtesy: marthastewart.com

Bake a Perfect Cupcake at Butter Lane!

At Butter Lane's "Cupcakes 101" Cooking Class, You Can Learn To Bake Like a Pro

Baking is fun, but the leftover mess? Not so much. Especially when cocktails are involved. Well, thanks to Butter Lane’s cupcake making classes you can have your cupcake and drink bubbly too… sans the dreaded cleanup. read more

Strappy Sandals With Buckles, $99.90, photo courtesy: zara.com

Fab Find Alert: Zara’s Mint Green Strappy Sandals

Add A Pop of Pastel to Your Wardrobe With Zara's Mint Green Strappy Sandals

We don’t need to tell you why strappy sandals are THE perfect summer staple. You already know you can throw them on with everything from dress shorts, to midi skirts, bold skinny jeans and slim cut ankle pants to name a few. But since we’re so in love with mint green this season, we had to bring this particular pair from Zara to your attention. read more

Damone Roberts' Lash Lift Lets You Kiss The Curler Goodbye, Photo Courtesy: instyle.com

Goodbye Eyelash Curler, Hello Lash Lift! (A Perfect Extension Alternative)

Damone Roberts Offers Lash Lifts for $100

So maybe eyelash extensions aren’t for you. No need to fret, we have the perfect solution: a lash lift. In a nutshell, the beauty procedure (also known as an eyelash perm) lifts your lashes from the base of the lid upwards to create a fuller, longer looking lash that lasts up to three months. read more

Serafina in the Meatpacking District, photo courtesy: Serafina

Serafina Opens in the MPD (With a “You Must Be 21″ Dessert Menu to Boot!)

Serafina Opens a 7th NYC Restaurant in the Meatpacking District

It’s never difficult finding a scene-y spot along the Meatpacking District’s cobble stone streets, but what if you’re looking to grab a meal without all of the hoopla? Enter Serafina’s newest haunt, tucked away on the corner of Little West 12th and 9th Avenue. read more

Teleflora's Be Sweet Bouquet, $59.95, teleflora.com

Need A Perfect Bouquet for Mother’s Day? Enter our Teleflora Giveaway!

Teleflora is Giving $25 Gift Cards to 5 of Our Lucky Readers for Mother's Day!

Our friends at Teleflora.com are offering five (yes five!) of our lucky readers a chance to win $25 dollars to put towards a beautiful bouquet for mom (which start at just $29.99). And no, it’s not too late to order. The site offers same day delivery! Read more to find out how to enter. read more

 Jamie Chung at the Tribeca FIlm Festival, Knife Fight, Photo courtesy: Craig Barritt/Getty Images North America

Get the Look: Jamie Chung’s Bold Lip and Lash

MAC Senior Artist Gina Bettelli shared 5 simple ways to get Jamie Chung's bold red carpet look at home

Looking for a perfect way to update your makeup routine this spring? Well, you can’t go wrong with a bold lash and lip combo à la Jamie Chung (above). We loved how the star spiced up a black peplum dress with dramatic eyes and bright lips at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of her movie Knife Fight, and the look is surprisingly easy to re-create. In fact, MAC Senior Artist Gina Bettelli shared 5 simple ways to get the red carpet look at home. read more

The Cinnamon Snail, photo courtesy: New York Street Food

Veg Out: The Cinnamon Snail Comes to NYC!

The Cinnamon Snail Food Truck Offers Vegan, Gluten Free, and Vegetarian Goodies on the Go

The Cinnamon Snail food truck sure isn’t moving at a snail’s pace. The popular vegan lunch truck, which used to call Hoboken home, is now planting its roots in Manhattan. The restaurant on wheels recently started camping out at three different city locations (Midtown West, Flatiron and Wall Street) and this week is planning to add even more NYC days to its schedule.
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Teqa NYC, photo courtesy: Teqa

Cinco Perfect Spots to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo!

5 Perfect Places to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

No need to head south of the border to find a perfect Cinco de Mayo fiesta. NYC will be hosting a slew of parties on May 5th, with plenty of tacos, margaritas, salsa dancing, and even a sombrero and mustache party to boot. Below, find 5 celebrations you won’t want to miss, whether you’re looking to shake it with a mariachi band, throw back a flight of tequila, or a indulge in a swanky celeb scene. read more

Kim and Kourtney with Scott Disick at the Ryu Opening in NYC, photo courtesy: officialkourtneyk.celebuzz.com

Fancy a Swanye West? Head to RYU (Scott Disick’s Latest Venture)

Scott Disick Teams Up with Fatty Crab and Fatty Cue Owners to Launch Ryu in the Meatpacking District

From the folks who brought you the campy Malay destinations Fatty Crab and Fatty Cue comes RYU, an eatery that’s a tad more upscale and, oh yeah, it’s co-founded by reality TV star Scott Disick. read more

Same Sky Prosperity Bracelets, $65 each, samesky.com

Feel Good Fashion: Same Sky Jewelry Empowers Women Living with HIV

Same Sky Employs and Empowers Women in Africa living with HIV

Imagine having the power to change someone’s life, simply by purchasing a beautiful, one of a kind bauble. Sounds like a win-win to us! Well, that’s the idea behind Same Sky, a fair trade jewelry company dedicated to employing and empowering HIV positive women in Rwanda and Zambia. We got to chat with Same Sky founder, Francine LeFrak, about the brand’s road to success.
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H&M floral top ($40) and floral pants ($50), photo courtesy:  Marshall Troy, vogue.com

Fab Find Alert: H&M’s Floral Prints

H&M Floral Top ($40) and Pants ($50)

This week’s gloomy forecast has us itching for spring flowers, which is why we can’t think of a more apropos time to don some fabulously on-trend floral prints. So, when we spotted this adorable printed pant and top from H&M in Vogue’s 100 under $100 list, we simply had to share the goods. read more

book exclusive venues, including The SoHo House, on eventup.com. Photo courtesy: The SoHo House

Plan a Perfect Party With Eventup.com

Eventup.com connects people looking to find and book unique event venues with owners who want to rent out their space.

The pressure is on: you need to find a perfect venue for an upcoming birthday celebration, bridal shower, or charity event. Can we interest you in Katharine Hepburn’s former four-story brownstone? Or what about Lady Gaga’s old Lower East Side apartment? Those are just some of the fabulously exclusive locales available for daily (or nightly) rentals on Eventup.com—an online marketplace specializing in venue listings and bookings. read more

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Princess Diaries: Christian Louboutin Will Launch a Cinderella-Inspired Glass Slipper This Summer!

Christian Louboutin Will Unveil His Version of Cinderella's Glass Slipper This Summer

It’s never too late to play Pretty Pretty Princess. Especially when Christian Louboutin is designing the glass slippers. That’s right, Women’s Wear Daily reports the shoe guru will be creating his own interpretation of Cinderella’s famed shoes—with a red sole, of course—in honor of Disney’s re-release of the fairytale on DVD and Blu-ray. read more

FEED Guatemala Bag, $50, feedprojects.com

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: 5 Perfect Presents for a Cause

5 Mother's Day Gifts That Give Back

Ok people, you have about two weeks left to find that perfect gift for mom. And if you’re looking for the ultimate feel good find, why not splurge on a prezzie that also gives back? In an effort to help you shop for a cause—in addition to your fabulous mom, that is—we’ve rounded up 5 of our favorite Mother’s Day goodies, all benefitting various charities. read more

The Great Recycle Bin, photo courtesy: Honest Tea

Turn in Empty Bottles for Shake Shack Gift Certificates (And More!) At The Great Recycle

Honest Tea will Host The Great Recycle in Times Square on Monday, April 30th, from 7am to 7pm

Need an extra incentive to recycle your plastic bottles? How does a 50 dollar Shake Shack or Momofuku gift certificate sound? Or, perhaps, a free one-year gym membership? Those are just some of the goodies you can redeem during The Great Recycle, which will kick off on Monday, April 30th in Times Square. read more

Maison Kitsuné's NYC Boutique, photo courtesy: Clément Pascal

Music to Our Ears: Maison Kitsuné is Open!

Maison Kitsuné, a French-based Clothing Line and Record Label Opens Its First NYC Boutique at the NoMad Hotel

Those who’ve indulged in shopping jaunts at the likes of Colette, Barneys, Bergdorfs, and Opening Ceremony have probably noticed pieces from Maison Kistuné (a Parisian-based line that pretty much embodies European chic). read more

Ken and Cook NYC, photo courtesy: urbandaddy.com

Introducing Ken and Cook: NoLita’s Newest Brasserie

Ken and Cook offers a classic American dining experience in Brasserie inspired Digs

You’ve probably wondered what’s been cooking at 19 Kenmare, previously home to the popular Italian bistro, Travertine, which closed last summer. Mystery solved: meet Ken and Cook, the new kid on Kenmare’s block (it officially opened on Friday). And we think this little gem has staying power. read more

Lulu Guinness Short Sleeve Graphic Tee, $19.90, uniqlo.com

Tee Time: Lulu Guinness X UNIQLO Is In Stores (With Quirky Shirts Under $20)!

Lulu Guinness X UNIQLO Offers Fun Graphic Tees for $19.90

Uniqlo’s latest designer collaboration—which hit stores Monday morning—offers 12 cute, graphic t-shirts peppered with Lulu Guinness’ quirky patterns for $19.90. To celebrate, the brand is awarding 1 lucky fan with a coveted Lulu Guinness Red Perspex Lip Clutch. Read more for details! read more

Thakoon for Nars Nail Polish, photo courtesy: narscosmetics.com

Fab Find Alert: Thakoon for Nars’ Nail Collection Is In Stores Now!

Thakoon for Nars Nail Collection Offers 6 Bright Spring Shades

It’s no secret: we’re always up for a good designer collab. So naturally, when we heard designer Thakoon Panchigul was pairing up with Nars to offer a spring nail polish collection, we couldn’t wait to get it on our pretty little fingers. read more

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania + Melissa Skyscraper III, $295, couture.zappos.com

5 Chic Shoes to Battle April Showers

5 Fashion-Forward (and Waterproof!) Boots and Heels to Battle Spring Showers

Don’t let spring showers get you down. We’ve found the perfect pick me up—in the form of chic footwear, of course! This season, you can get your feet wet in everything from on-trend, chunky-heeled wedges, to plastic pumps (above), and of course, classic wellies in stylishly bold hues. read more

photo courtesy: Foragers City Grocer

Easy Eating Green: Foragers City Market and Table Brings Farm Fresh Food to Chelsea

Foragers City Grocer's New Chelsea Location Offers Local, Organic Produce, and a Market-to-Table Restaurant

Spring has sprung, which means there’s no better time to enjoy some farm fresh food. And now that Foragers City Grocer has a new, larger outpost in Chelsea—the spot’s first location opened in DUMBO 6 years ago—we can’t think of a better place to stock up. The new digs also boast Forager’s City Table, a market-to-table restaurant that welcomed diners last week. read more

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The Sports Club LA’s Lavender Body Treatment Will Shape Up Your Skin for Spring

The Spa at The Sports Club/LA New York Offers a $99 Body Polish and Massage to get your skin ready for spring

Looking to spruce up your skin and slough off dry winter cells before bikini season officially hits? How about indulging in an exfoliating lavender body polish followed by a hydrating massage… with a wallet-friendly, $99 price tag to boot. Yes please! read more

Amanda Libby Shares Style Tips on NBC's New York Live

Watch Us On NBC’s New York Live: White Hot Looks For Spring!

Where Can I Find the Perfect's Amanda Libby shared perfect ways to wear white on NBC's New York Live

Move over LBD… it’s time to refresh your wardrobe for spring with some clean and classic white looks. To help you update your style, Where Can I Find the Perfect’s Amanda Libby shared a few perfect ways to wear the color on NBC’s New York Live. read more

Ribalta NYC, photo courtesy: Oleg March, urbandaddy.com

Perfect Pies: Ribalta Dishes Out Pizza 25 Ways

Ribalta Offers 25 Different Types of Pizza Served in Sleek, Modern Digs

Get ready to kiss your favorite pizza spot goodbye. Meet Ribalta, a new East Village eatery that takes pizza making to a whole new level. In fact, the space also doubles as NYC’s first and only Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli—a renowned pizza university straight from Italy. read more

The Juice Press, photo courtesy: wellandgoodnyc.com

Get Your Juice On

The Juice Press Offers Everything from Cleanses to Cookies With Manhattan Locations

It seems as though NYC is experiencing a bit of a juice bar boom. And while there are plenty of places to fuel up—think Organic Avenue and Juice Generation—The Juice Press is by far our favorite chain to get a healthy boost. The company has 5 liquid locales all over the city, including a newer outpost that opened on Mott Street in February. read more

Misha Nicole Inside Her East Village Shop, photo courtesy: milgayi.com

Style Spotlight: Misha Nicole’s 10 Spring Must-Haves

Misha Nicole of the eponymous Bowery Boutique Shares her 10 spring must-haves

So you de-cluttered your closet and finished your spring-cleaning (we hope). Now comes the fun part… investing in some new warm-weather fashions! And in an effort to help you find the perfect pieces, we’ve enlisted the help of one extremely stylish store owner: Misha Nicole Shivdasani. read more

Amanda Seyfried in H&M Jacket ($59.95) and Shorts ($29.95), photo courtesy: H&M

H&M’s Sustainable Red Carpet Collection is In Stores Now!

H&M's Exclusive Glamour Collection offers a-list looks, made with sustainable materials

You’ve probably already spotted A-listers including Amanda Seyfried (above), Michelle Williams, and Viola Davis rocking H&M’s latest “Exclusive Glamour” collection on various red carpets. And now, you can finally snag the fashion-forward (and eco-friendly) looks at a store near you. read more

American Eagle Printed Shortie, $36.50, ae.com

Fab Find Alert: American Eagle’s Printed Shortie

Go Tribal with American Eagle's Printed Shorties

You already know we’re obsessed with everything tribal this season, so when we spotted these black and white printed shorts at American Eagle we simply couldn’t keep them to ourselves. They’re a great way to incorporate the trend, without spending a ton of money. read more

Dogs Need Vacations Too! Photo Courtesy: dogvacay.com

Doggy Daycare: DogVacay Offers a Perfect Kennel Alternative

Dogvacay.com Provides Perfect, Temporary Homes for Pups

Planning a trip can be stressful, especially when you have to worry about finding a temporary home suitable for your precious pooch. And now, with the help of Dogvacay.com, there’s no need to settle for a kennel or over-priced sitter. read more

Angel's Share in NYC, photo courtesy: Shanna Ravindra for nymag

Angel’s Share: A Tried and True, Little Sip of Heaven

Head to Angel's Share for Custom Cocktails and a Heavenly, East Village Escape

It’s Thursday, which means you’re probably ready for a cocktail. But if you’re getting tired of those same-old happy hour bars, we’d like to recommend heading to one of New York’s lesser-known, hidden gems: Angel’s Share. Although the spot has been luring in cocktail connoisseurs since opening in 2002, its nondescript location makes it easy to miss. read more

Orchid Endless Hoops in Mint, $58, alexandani.com

Fab Find Alert: Alex and Ani’s Eco-Conscious Jewelry (Just In Time for Earth Day!)

Go Green For Earth Day with Alex and Ani's Eco-Friendly Jewelry

With Earth Day quickly approaching—the eco-friendly holiday kicks off on April 22nd—you may be looking to go green in style. So, if you haven’t yet checked out Alex and Ani’s eco-conscious jewelry shop (it officially opened this October), we can’t think of a better time to stop by.
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La Scuola Grande at Eataly, photo courtesy: grubstreet.com

Back to School: Eataly Launches La Scuola Grande

Eataly Introduces a New Cooking Classroom, La Scuola Grande, and Pranzo Restaurant

Eataly has officially expanded with La Scuola Grande: a newer, larger classroom that seats 40 guests (double the size of the original La Scuola di Eataly). The space will also double as Eataly’s seventh restaurant named Pranzo—a lunch-only spot offering a two to three-course prix fixe menu for $25, with cooking demos included. read more

Straw Affair Bag, $250, rebeccaminkoff.com

Basket Case: Check Out Our 10 Favorite Woven Accessories for Spring

10 Sophisticated, Woven Accessories to Update your Spring Wardrobe

Nothing says “Hello, Spring!” quite like stepping out in a versatile, woven heel, bag, or cuff. But there’s no need to reserve these earthy pieces solely for the beach. This season, you can snag sophisticated (and office-appropriate) versions of the lightweight staples. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite woven accessories, including drool-worthy platform pumps, structured straw totes, and chic, braided skinny belts that will be sure to update any spring ensemble. read more

Red Door Spa's New Fifth Avenue Flagship, photo courtesy: Red Door Spa

5 Top Beauty Spots to Visit During Spa Week!

5 Spots to Visits During Spa Week (Which Runs April 16th through April 22nd)

Mark your calendars! Spa Week kicks off next Monday, April 16th, and more than 100 NYC spots will be offering $50 signature services. Of course, the list of participating locations can be slightly overwhelming, so we decided to narrow down the choices to help you get the most bang for your buck. Check out our top picks below, or head to spaweek.com for a full list of services. read more

L.K. Bennett at the Shops at Columbus Circle, photo courtesy: L.K. Bennett

5 Reasons To Check Out NYC’s First L.K. Bennett Store (Besides Wanting A Piece of Kate Middleton’s Closet)

Brit-Based Label L.K. Bennett Opens an NYC Flagship Inside the Shops at Columbus Circle

One of Kate Middleton’s favorite brands, L.K. Bennett, has a new NYC flagship to call home. And while the sleek new digs are stock with plenty of princess-approved styles (mostly priced under $500), we’ve rounded up the top 5 must-haves you won’t want to miss. read more

São Paulo Sour cocktail

Toast Easter Sunday with Cedilla’s São Paulo Sour

Cedilla mixologist Aisha Sharpe shares an Easter Inspired São Paulo Sour Drink Recipe

Easter is just a few days away, and if you have a few extra eggs lying around (and we know you do!), why not try throwing them into an Easter-inspired cocktail? Well, famed mixologist Aisha Sharpe has you covered with a bright and fruity drink made with Cedilla (a new fruit liqueur made with organic acai berries). Find her recipe below, and toast the holiday in style! read more

Meatball Obsession NYC, photo courtesy: Meatball Obsession

Meatball Obsessed? Now You Can Get Your Fix On The Go

Meatball Obsession is Open in Greenwich Village

Daniel Mancini’s Meatball Obsession in Greenwich Village dishes out all-natural meatballs (in portable little cups) from a sleek, walk-up window. read more

Look from Stella McCartney's Spring 2012 RTW Collection, photo courtesy- Yannis Vlamos-GoRunway.com

Pajama Party! 5 Ways To Wear This Season’s Boudoir-Inspired Trend

5 Chic Pajama Inspired Looks for Spring

PJ’s in public? Yes please! But don’t expect frumpy flannels and shapeless muu-muus. Pajama-inspired fashions have been around for a few seasons now, and designers are continuing to offer the effortlessly chic, boudoir-inspired pieces this spring. So if you’re ready to slip into something a bit more comfortable, we’ve rounded up 5 great options to help you incorporate the trend. read more

The Dining Room at Kutsher's Tribeca, photo courtesy: Kutsher's Tribeca

Passover Prep: A Perfect Bowl of Matzo Ball Soup Courtesy of Kutsher’s Tribeca

Kutsher’s Tribeca’s Chef Mark Spangenthal shares his Matzo Ball Soup Recipe for Passover

Passover kicks off on Friday, April 6th, and whether or not you plan on banishing bread, you may want to indulge in a savory bowl of matzo ball soup. (It is a bit chilly out, no?) So, in an effort to help you whip up a perfect pot, we got Kutsher’s Tribeca’s Chef Mark Spangenthal to spill his soup secrets. read more

HipSwap.com's L.A. delivery van, which will come to NYC later this month. Photo Courtesy: Hip Swap

Clean Your Closet With HipSwap.com

Hipswap.com lets you shop inside specially curated closets and sell your own items with ease

We get it. You want make room for your new spring clothing and accessories, but don’t feel like dragging your lightly used designer duds to Second Time Around. Well, there’s a new web site that will do the work for you. It’s called hipswap.com, a service that lets users upload photos and videos of their items, name their price, and reap 96.5 percent of the profit. read more

YBF Perfect Fit Set, $24.80, ulta.com

Beauty Giveaway: Score YBF Beauty’s Perfect Fit Makeup Set!

We're giving away 5 "Perfect Fit" Makeup Sets from YBF Beauty

We’re giving away 5 Perfect Fit makeup sets (a $24.80 value) from YBF to help you refresh your makeup bag in a flash. Each sleek little compact comes stocked with 6 great beauty essentials, including 4 silky eye shadows, 1 long lasting lipstick, and a full size lip-gloss (enriched with vitamin C to provide extra hydration). read more

Joe Fresh Spring 2012 Look, Photo Courtesy: Joe Fresh

Joe Fresh’s Massive Midtown Flagship Is Open!

Joe Fresh's Flagship Opens on Friday, March 30th at 12 pm on 5th Avenue and 43rd Street

Joe Fresh’s midtown flagship opens on Friday at 12 pm, and to celebrate, the store will give away free $100 gift cards to the first 200 customers lined up. read more

Women's Jet Platform Flat Sandal, Isabel Toledo for Payless, on-sale for $44.99 (originally $54.99)

Fab Find Alert: Isabel Toledo for Payless

Isabel Toledo’s latest collaboration with Payless offers 7 chic shoes under $60

Listen up bargain shoppers: Isabel Toledo’s latest collaboration with Payless shoes is available now, and each whimsical piece of foot candy is on-sale for less than $50. The designer—famed for creating Michelle Obama’s inaugural pale yellow sheath with a sparkling over coat—has created 7 on-trend pieces, ranging from neon yellow wedges (on sale for $44.99), to striped espadrilles (also $44.99), and metallic strappy sandals (on sale for $49.99). read more

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Check Us Out in Time Out New York: The Expert’s Guide to NYC

Where Can I Find the Perfect's Amanda Libby Shares Tips for City Living With Time Out New York

We’re so flattered to be included in Time Out New York’s “Expert’s Guide to NYC!” Where Can I Find the Perfect’s Amanda Libby dished with the magazine about what makes her a real New Yorker, and shared recommendations and advice on city living (along with the likes of Elle’s Creative Director Joe Zee, Madewell designer Kin Ying Lee, and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer). read more

Kristalbelli NYC, Photo Courtesy: Kristalbelli

Kristalbelli: Korean BBQ With a Bit of Bling

Korean BBQ Gets a Glam Update at Kristalbelli

Ready to take your Korean Barbecue experience to the next level? Check out Kristalbelli, a new Midtown eatery created by Seoul pop star J.Y. Park, which promises to give the popular dining experience an upscale update. read more