Shopping, Style and Beauty

01 Aug 2011

In God We Trust Williamsburg Opening Party

One of the most beloved boutiques in Williamsburg (and Greenpoint for that matter, In God We Trust, has traded up their old Wythe Ave location and is celebrating their new bigger and brighter spot on Bedford Ave. While IGWT, isn’t exactly broke-ass friendly, they do have sales and throw parties

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
23 Jun 2011

Indie Designer Pop-Up Shop in Chelsea Market

Those who live or work near the Chelsea Market know what a time suck it can be. Sure it’s a little heavy on the tourist side but the culinary finds inside are well worth it. As someone who used to commute through it everyday, I also know it can be

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
20 Jun 2011

Brooklyn-Based Bags to Fit Your Budget—Now on Sale!

Everybody who’s anybody knows that being “green” is way cool.  That’s why Brooklyn-based brand BAGGU created these reusable nylon grocery bags, modeled after the more wasteful plastic variety that you get at the grocery store.  The bags are light, fold up into a compact pouch for easy carrying, and come

Carrie Laven - Pretty Penniless 0
07 May 2011

The Gluttonous Return of Madison Square Eats

Just when I thought I might be able to fit into my summer clothes, the food orgy that is Madison Square Eats arrives in our fair city once again. It coos to us, “Hey there, pretty pants. You look hungry, and also like you want to punch the person walking

Jill S. 0
28 Apr 2011

FREE Giveaways and More at the Insound Warehouse Sale Tonight

Online cool kid retailer Insound.com doesn’t think it’s enough to give you a Free MP3 every week and discounts almost as often in its newsletters, it wants to get to know you better… you, the guy who ordered the Dr. Dre Magnetic Poetry or the girl who orders Wolf Parade

Jill S. 0
05 Apr 2011

Wedding Attire: NYC vs SoCal

I’ve been to quite a few weddings just over the past couple of years, both here in NYC as well as in my unfortunate original homeland of Southern California. Yes, this post is going to be a little bit “white people drive like this/black people drive like this“, but like,

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0
28 Mar 2011

Unique Thrift Store Makes It Easy On The Rummager

I hope everyone here is aware of Fulton Mall’s storied history of awesomeness. And no, I’m not talking about it’s old days of fish mongering and cable cars, I’m talking way more about the past 30 years when it’s been the best place for streetwear and being down with the

Dan Cerruti - 99 Cent Store Cowboy 0