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Why Don’t You Eat Me: Me Nobu You Long Time

By Kirsten|February 1st, 2010|Guest Blogger, Why Don't You Eat Me?|

Let me begin by telling you a little bit about myself and my passion for food…

I was raised in the South and therefore, know about the beauty of truly wonderful barbeque, the brilliance of fried foods such as fried okra, fried green tomatoes, and most definitely fried chicken and chicken fried steak that almost make you want to scream aloud, “SCREW THIS WHOLE BEING THIN THING!”

Oh, but that was just the beginning. Once I moved to New York, I realized that I absolutely LOVED all things food. Given the choice between sex or food at an amazing restaurant I may very well choose food. Ok, not really. Well, depends on the restaurant…

That leads me into my first restaurant. Nobu 57. Another fun fact about me is that when I go to a restaurant I am going SOLELY for the food. I don’t care if it’s a “good scene” or if Leonardo Dicaprio will be at the table next to me. Don’t get me wrong… I enjoy some good eye candy while I’m eating, but I prefer a good meal to a good view any day of the week. So, whenever I go to Nobu, I forego on reservations and just walk in and sit at the bar. At Nobu 57 you happen to get both good food and good eye candy at the bar because the bartenders are super cute. Not only are they cute, but they’re even helpful. Here you can order from the full menu and have the bartender make you drinks based on your taste preferences. I am now a huge fan of the Lychee Martini. Who am I kidding? I’m a fan of just about all their drinks. Maybe I’m just a fan of all drinks? No…no…Just all THEIR drinks.

Now for the best part! The food! These are two items that I ALWAYS order: The yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno and the washu beef. Both literally melt in your mouth. This is one of those times where I would VERY likely choose food over sex. I also strongly recommend the fluke sashimi with dried red miso and yuzu sauce, the squid “pasta” with light garlic sauce, and the black cod with miso.

If you’re looking for a good roll, then DEFINITELY go for the house roll – hands down the freshest fish I’ve ever had. If you’ve ever had not so fresh fish, then we all know the definite importance of very fresh fish….in ALL aspects. You may or may not have to delve into your inner pervert to get that one.

The bad parts:

1. Running into someone you dated back in highschool that has multiple piercings in, errr, odd places. Seriously, how does that happen?!?

2. Having people hover over you while you eat if it’s really crowded.

3. Having to listen to some of the pretentious people’s conversations sitting next to you – you really just want to ask them to please stop and reevaluate their lives.

All in all WhyDon’tYouEatMe gives Nobu57 5 out of 5 Mouths because it rocks our world and will most definitely rock yours as well.

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See you next Munchin’ Monday!

xx,

WhyDon’tYouEatMe

**WhyDon’tYouEatMe bases its mouth scale solely on food quality and taste ranging from one mouth (meaning you probably would have rather eaten road kill) to five mouths (meaning you saw God while eating this food).

Why Did You Wear That: Don’t you look Darling?

By Kirsten|December 2nd, 2009|Why Did You Wear That?|

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Basically, if a store could resemble my dream closet it would look like the inside of Darling. Owner, Ann French Emonts, a former costume designer for Broadway and theater, has really found a way to mix fashion forward pieces with chic vintage. She has even created her own private label dress line that compliments Darling’s style.

From date tops and blouses, to dresses and skirts, Darling has got you covered. Top off your latest fashion find with some carefully chosen accessories. Not only will you look fantastic, you will not break the bank. With tops ranging from $50-$225 and dresses from $98-$495, everyone can afford to look stunning.

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Feeling a little weary of your own fashion sense? The shopgirls or Darling are seasoned pro’s. They will put you in something flattering for whatever body type and whatever occassion.

Check out Darling’s Little Black Dress Party this Thursday, December 3rd or come visit with us during Why Did You Wear That?’s One Year Anniversary party on Thursday, December 10th.

Darling

1 Horatio Street

New York, NY 10014

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: Moving Right Along…

By Kirsten|November 2nd, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|

In my mere four years of living in New York City, I’ve lived in SIX different apartments. I’ve basically lived all the way up and down the westside. First there was our summer sublet on 63rd and West End, followed by my first solo apartment right smack dab in the middle of Meatpacking. When I could no longer take the bottle popping noise from Wednesday through Sunday, I moved up to proper Chelsea to one of my very favorite apartments ever. Unfortunately, the owner sold it and I was back on the apartment hunt. I was, then, lucky enough to spend the next year living with one of my best college girlfriends. At the end of that lease we both made the incredibly wise decision to move in with our significant others (sense the sarcasm?). I moved into a beautiful apartment in Tribeca, where I lived for the past six months. I thought this was the last stop on the train (at least for a while). I painted and decorated and made a beautiful home… and then, the fairytale turned more into a horror story. When things crumbled for good, I again, was on the prowl for the perfect apartment.

Luckily, with the help of a couple amazing girlfriends, I managed to secure the holy grail as far as apartments for single girls in the city go. We had looked at several different apartments and felt more discouraged the more we looked. Finally, we opened the door to the last one, and as cheesy as it sounds, we all teared up and knew this was “the one.” So now, here I am in my new home with my loyal sidekick (my pup). Now that the boxes are unpacked, it’s time to decorate. Feeling the need for a serious change (and not the kind that involves chopping/dying of my hair), I have decided to ditch my typical Moroccan/Bohemian look and have decided to go for “Mod Glam.” My furniture (which I refuse to part with) is a bit modern, with clean lines, while my color scheme, pillows, and rugs suggest more of an old Hollywood glamorous feel. Therefore, I have decided to combine them to create my very own girly space. Below are some photos where I pulled my inspiration.

gasl_herrera_11 apartment therapy 44492499 ccover-720911 12070_EX1 And while I lay awake on the morning of my move, full of anxiety… What did I do? I ordered chandeliers, of course!! I stumbled upon a website called www.gallery802.com where I was able to score TWO for under $300.

a46-370-4 A46-387BLUE So while I lick my wounds and let my little broken heart heal, I will at least have a great space to sip pink champagne and gossip with the girls. Your living space can certainly make all the difference in your daily outlook. A healthy living environment means a healthy you.

xx,

WhyDid

P.S. I clearly consider myself a bit of a “moving expert” at this point. So, if you ever have questions or need suggestions, I’m your girl.

www.flatrate.com (highly recommend)- they may seem a bit more expensive, but it’s well worth it. I had a HORRIFIC experience with Oz Moving this go around.

Somethin’ for the Fellas: No Chinos in the Champagne Room

By Kirsten|September 29th, 2009|Somethin for the fellas, Why Did You Wear That?|

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After strolling into one of my favorite go to neighborhood spots with my newly single and gorgeous friend last week, it became clear that the “crowd” had changed. Gone were the typical older Europeans, men with strange mustaches, and cute 30 somethings. Instead, there were tables of middle aged men in khakis. We get it, you corporate guys like trendy places with pretty girls. And we are happy to smile and thank you for the drinks you sent over. However, do us a favor, try not to look so corporate. Below are a few style tips for you fellas from my lady friends:

Please do not wear pleated front khakis (chinos). Ever. You should not own any pants that have a Docker’s label. And IF you INSIST on wearing them, or someone has mysteriously stolen all of your other pants, do NOT pair your chinos with a blue button down. Blockbuster anyone?

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Do not attach your cell phone to the outside of your pants in one of those awful “holsters.” That’s what pockets are for.

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While you’re at it, remove the blue tooth from your ear. Who are you? Spock?

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Carrying a backpack is also unacceptable. We are no longer in 5th grade. Take a note from those Euros and get a nice man purse.

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Shoes matter. A woman can size you up in less than thirty seconds merely by glancing at your feet. Sad, but true. I’m not saying you have to have the new Gucci loafers, but I am saying those clunky lace ups have GOT to go.

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Don’t be douchey. So many times I have seen men be nasty to pretty girls because they feel intimidated. Just be kind and don’t take it personally if she tells you she “has a boyfriend.” Being nice and funny can go a long way (even if you’re wearing chinos).

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: The Art of Beauty

By Kirsten|May 13th, 2009|Beauty Buzz|

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This morning I was lucky enough to be asked to volunteer my face for a makeup class that Linda Mason was teaching at her workshop in Soho. I remembered that many, many moons ago, Ms. Mason was the makeup artist for a runway show that I was in. That particular show was a bit “abstract” (read- I had plants in my hair and a yellow triangle on my eye), so I wasn’t exactly sure what I had gotten myself into, but was very pleasantly surprised.

Today, the students were learning about “bridal makeup.” Linda wanted me to tell them what kind of bride I would like to be. Ha! This has got to be a sick joke. I have no idea what type of bride I would like to be. So, I guess that made me the “indecisive bride.” Anyway, Linda did a demonstration for the students on my face where she played with different styles. My right eye was a soft, romantic bride while the left was more glamourous and sexy. She filled in my lips with pink and then red. She added shadow and tweaked liner. She was able to create several different looks with just little changes to my makeup. Each one was more stunning than the next. This woman is clearly a genius, I decided.

The students then took a break and my face was cleaned off. When they got back, the students got a chance to recreate the looks. A young lady taking her first makeup course was in charge of my next look. I was not facing a mirror, so I had no idea what she was doing. I snuck a glance or two and saw that she was using shades of blue and coral, and I’m not going to lie, I got a little bit nervous. I figured I was about to be “80’s bride.” However, when she was finished, I was amazed. She did a wonderful job and I left Linda’s workshop looking like a supermodel.

Chatting with Linda, you would never realize that she has quite the resume. She’s charming and sweet, but don’t be fooled. She’s painted the faces of models, actresses, and celebrities (Charlize Theron, Naomi Campbell, Joan Jett, Sarah Ferguson to name a few).

If you are a bride who knows what kind of bride she’d like to be, you are an aspiring makeup artist, or you just love makeup, you need to get down to The Art of Beauty. I know that when(if) the big day comes for me, I will most definitely entrust my face to Linda Mason.

The Art of Beauty -Linda Mason

26 Grand Street

212-625-0490

www.lindamason.com

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