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February 6th, 2009
We tend to ignore (fear, loathe) technology, and while we try to be hip to the current gen’s go-to gadgetry, we were recently accused of being the 30-something equivalent of an 80-year-old man, i.e. resistant to change and new-fangled ideas like fancy talkin’ picture phones. When we joined MySpace, everyone else was on Facebook. When we got our first flip phone, people were happily addicted to Crackberries. While we plugged away on a desktop, our counterparts were toting laptops (in couture messenger bags, no less). So when we were recently stymied by a text, we decided to enlist a young hipster to bring us up to speed. Now we’re not only tech-savvy, but we’re down with the new street lingo, so when our BFFs message us: “OMG U R such an epic fail,” we can actually respond (and understand). Go us! |
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| 1 | Date Night Done Right Thankfully we discovered Out of the Box Dates before the sparks of love were completely snuffed out by life's tedium. Specializing in the romantic, Out of the Box Dates provides ready-made local adventures that are designed to enhance and renew relationships by injecting them with some sorely-missed and often times much-needed excitement! From themed dates laced with surprises for him and her to one-of-a-kind romantic games, this love guru makes romance easy by offering up a bevy of resources to help couples develop deeper connections while at the same time having fun. So don’t waste precious time and money on ho-hum date nights! Let Out of the Box Dates make them memorable. Romantic menu prices range from $5–$130, or couples can work personally with owner LeeAnn Williams to customize the perfect adventure! Out of the Box Dates |
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| 2 | Our Favorite Kind of Pretty Woe is winter. In such unbearably cold temps we have many reasons to be bitterly cold ourselves—parking six blocks away because of a snow-emergency, dealing with a dog that won’t go outside (so goes inside), or even the rule that you can’t keep your car running while filling the gas tank (grrr). June |
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| 3 | Knowing Your Style Is Romantic We have a hard time feeling romantic when we don't feel confident with what we're wearing. So when our, ahem, "knight in shining armor" rescued us with a 4-hour Closet Review from Inspire Style, we darn near swooned with joy! Finally we could put an end to the ridiculous hemming and hawing that we subject ourselves to when searching for the styles that look best on our body, and you can too. Inspire Style's skillful Style Coach will work magic on your wardrobe by honestly (and kindly) taking an in-depth look at the contents of your closet, assessing items and coaching you on what will work best for your long-term wardrobe needs, pointing out the good (ooh, riding boots), the bad (ill-fitting button-ups), and the ugly (pink tweed pants that seemed like a good idea…). The result? A thoroughly sorted closet that embraces what works while making room for new looks you'll love! Inspire Style |
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| 1 | There’s No Place Like Elsewares Etsy has made our hearts skip a beat since its inception, but there’s another kid on the block promoting the indie vibe we love: www.elsewares.com. This sweet little site offers up a carefully honed selection of wearables, jewelry, and miscellaneous other goods from spot-on designers, artists, and entrepreneurs that are too good to be missed. We love the felted wool handbags by Josh Jakus that perfectly embody organic cool, and the jewelry by Anne Kiel is eerily alluring. |
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| 2 | Dooce’s Wild We love a snarky gal who gives it to us straight, which is why we can’t get enough of Heather B. Armstrong’s charm. |
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| 3 | What’s Old Is New We’re proud to be vintage vixens and as such are constantly on the hunt for new pieces to supplement our current wardrobe. Enter “What Goes Around Comes Around.” This fashion haven is loaded with a precise selection of uber-cool vintage and vintage-inspired must-haves including a terribly saucy Neiman Marcus dress circa 1950 that we are in total lust with. They also stock swank coats, killer boots, and an on-trend selection of boyfriend jeans and rocker tees from bygone days. |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Go Red Help champion heart health for women! Check out Girls’ Night. A slew of our favorite Grand Avenue boutiques and businesses will be offering up some stand-out deals and specials, including drink specials, complimentary mini-massages, and beer and pizza for men who are shopping at luxe lingerie boutique Flirt. All for a good cause! What: Girls’ Night on Grand promoting Go Red for Women |
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| 2 | Rock Your V-Day Who says the day of love has to be all heartsy-tartsy and waxing poetic? Not us! We say try something different by grabbing your sweetie and hitting the Heartbreakers Ball. Featuring the toe-tapping tunes of bands like The Bad Pennies and Lazy Ike and the Daredevils, this dance-fest promises to be all fun! What: Heartbreakers Ball |
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| 3 | Haute, White Haute Wedding season is upon us, and whether you’re a soon to be blushing bride or a supportive member of the bridal posse, you’ll want to hit the Romona Keveza Trunk Show at the Bridal Salon at Macys. Known for her lovely and ethereal designs, these gowns will leave mouths gaping on the big day. Reservations strongly recommended. What: Romona Keveza Trunk Show |
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