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How to Convince People That You Are Fashionable, When You Really Look Like a Disaster
As Countess LuAnn’s auto-tuned crooning on Real Housewives of New York taught us, “money can’t buy you class.” I firmly believe this– look at all of the lavishly rich ladies out there who still look like tacky messes (again, see any Real Housewives for an example). Less money to spend on
Preview the New York Art Book Fair This Thursday at PS1
Heaven on Earth will come to Long Island City this weekend– in the form of an old public school overflowing with art books, catalogs and zines. Featuring more than 200 exhibitors, along with lots of free talks and performances, the New York Art Book Fair is legitimately awesome. Held at
How to Deal with Mooches Without Going (Completely) Insane
Deep in the heart of New York City’s Chinatown lies my greatest enemy. In one room of a six-bedroom apartment, he slumbers atop the mountain of dirty clothes that cover his sheet-less mattress on the floor. He eats his roommates’ food, never refills the Brita water pitcher, and would rather
Drink N’ Draw at 3rd Ward in Brooklyn
Tough day at the office? Unwind by sketching some naked chick and knocking back a few PBRs. Totally awesome art studio 3rd Ward offers a life drawing sessions and beer every Wednesday night at an event called Drink N’ Draw– $15 for a solo ticket, or $10 if you bring
Fall Fashion on a Budget: Dress Like a Cool Schoolgirl
Here in New York, temperatures have dropped from unbearably hot to only slightly sweltering. Unexpected rainy days make me yell curses when I accidentally step in puddles that fill my jelly sandals with water. Obnoxious kids in school uniforms have suddenly appeared on the train that I take to work,
Nick Cave’s Soundsuits on Display at Mary Boone Gallery in Chelsea
Can’t get into any fashion week shows? Well, check out some wearable creations that are probably way more innovative than anything you’ll see at Lincoln Center this week. Nick Cave’s awesome/colorful/completely wacky “soundsuits” are on display in an installation called For Now at Mary Boone Gallery in Chelsea. Not only are
Discussing Your Broke-Ass Lifestyle Without Scaring Your Family
Recently, I gave my grandma a jingle to thank her for the desperately-needed cash that she sent to me for my birthday. Little did I know that my 80 year old granny has been reading this Goddamn Website! I mean, she lives in LA, chain smokes, goes to galleries, and