• New York

    Living Fancy: Instrata Lifestyle Residences

    Last month, right before our big move, I was invited to join the residents of Instrata NoMad for their monthly event.  INSTRATA NoMad is a sleek, 50-story high-rise towering above the neighborhood north of Madison Square Park, which is in the midst of an exciting renaissance. Young professionals and empty nesters alike are drawn to the building’s spacious apartment homes and an array of appealing amenities, from a rooftop resident lounge to a pet spa and children’s playroom. INSTRATA NoMad residents also enjoy all the benefits associated with the INSTRATA luxury lifestyle brand, from condominium-level design features to hotel-style concierge services to a wide array of social events and enrichment classes exclusive to tenants.

    Each of INSTRATA’s 392 luxury residences has been renovated to the highest standard, with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and Kohler fixtures in the kitchens, marble bathrooms, and hardwood floors throughout. Large closets provide ample storage space, and many apartments have private balconies for sweeping city views.

    The evening included meeting with oyster sommelier and blogger Julie Qiu of In A Half Shell, for an evening of oyster shucking and tasting, with Prosecco pairings.

    The evening was the perfect way to enjoy the NYC skyline at sunset. The festivities were held on the newly redesigned rooftop at 10 E. 29th St in Manhattan. Check out the view.

    This is just one example of the exclusive lifestyle programming afforded exclusively to residents ofInstrata Lifestyle Residences at its amenity-rich properties in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Metro Washington, D.C. and Dallas.

    Find out more details about living fab at Instrata!

    INSTRATA brand signatures include an array of exclusive tenant privileges, as follows:

    •  Full-time hotel-style concierge service to arrange everything from dog-walking and dinner reservations to securing tickets to the latest hit show
    • Personalized INSTRATA Concierge Club Cards that offer up to 15-percent savings at a well-curated list of more than 100 top New York City restaurants
    • Access to ClubCorp’s collection of 200+ private golf, country, business and sports clubs nationwide

    The space/rent ranges by neighborhood and building but with all the amenities and special events – it will be worth every penny.

    http://www.instratany.com/

  • New York,  Toronto

    Adidas Originals Pop Up at Fitzroy Boutique

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    It’s almost time for Nuit Blanche 2015! To begin the festivities, I checked out a fall pop up launch with  Fitzroy Boutique and Adidas Originals.

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    Check out what we found in store – Superstars and Stan Smiths – shoes available from October 2 to November 30. Hurry up and snag your pair ASAP!

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    Some awesome artists on-site creating custom designs.

    Fonda Lola and Jose Cuervo provided the food and drinks – how can you go wrong with mexican finger food and tequila cocktails? Talk about perfection.

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    And the shrimp aguachile shot was to die for – a bundle of spicy goodness.

    Are you going to get a pair of Adidas this fall? Let us know what your favourite styles are!

     

  • New York

    NYFW: Cocktail Recipes

    Whether you’re behind the stage, sitting front row, or reading updates online, sip in style during the trendiest week of the year with these Fashion Week inspired cocktail recipes from VOGA Italia and SPARKLING ICE.
    Pretty in Pink
    Ingredients
    • 3 oz.  Grapefruit Sparkling ICE
    • 1 ½ oz.  vodka
    • 1 oz. lime juice
    • Lime wedge
    • Sliced fresh jalapeño
    • Chili salt for rim of glass (Kosher salt mixed with chili powder)
     
    Directions
    • Use a lime wedge to rub the entire rim of a chilled martini glass, and dip into chili salt mixture.
    • Combine vodka and jalapeno slices with ice in a shaker.
    • Strain and pour into the chilled martini glass.
    • Top with Grapefruit Sparkling ICE.
    • Garnish with a few Jalapeno slices.
    Haute Couture
        
    Ingredients:
    ·         1 oz Vodka
    ·         3 oz VOGA Pinot Grigio
    ·         1 oz. Cranberry or pomegranate juice
    ·         Fresh berries (for garnish)
    Directions:
    ·         Pour VOGA Pinot Grigio and vodka into chilled martini glass
    ·         Top with cranberry or pomegranate juice
    ·         Garnish with fresh berries
    Little Black Dress
    Ingredients:
    ·         4 oz VOGA Merlot
    ·         3 oz. Coca-Cola
    ·         Lemon/lime (for garnish)
    Directions:
    ·         Pour VOGA Merlot, then Coca-Cola over ice
    ·         Garnish with lemon or lime slices around the rim of the glass
    Flirty Fashionista
    Ingredients:
    • 3 oz. Peach Nectarine Sparkling ICE
    • 2 oz. VOGA Prosecco
    • Sliced white peaches for garnish 
     
    Directions:
    • Pour VOGA Prosecco, then Peach Nectarine Sparkling ICE over ice
    • Garnish with sliced peaches, raspberry and basil
  • New York

    NYFW: Bucket Feet

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    What a better way to kick of NYFW, than with Bucket Feet’s new fall line at their Nolita studio.  Bucket Feet is a footwear brand that lets artists from all over the world showcase their designs. Currently, they work with over 20,000 artists from 100 countries. Some of these amazing artist include painters, graphic designers, graffiti writers, street artists, and photographers. Their mission: connect people through art. Want your own pair? Be sure to check out their fall line and follow their Instagram (@bucketfeet) for a chance to win a pair of 3-day Austin City Limits Music Festival passes and 2 pairs of Bucket Feet! Check out the pictures below for more on their awesome collection!

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  • Asian,  Austin,  Australia,  Bitty,  London,  Los Angeles,  My Dog Jacob,  New York,  Toronto,  WorldWide

    NYC Fashion Week Guest Blogger: Cindy Duran

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    Hi there! My name is Cindy Duran and I am the latest guest blogger for this year’s NYFW! I most recently moved to New York City, but I am no stranger to Fashion Week. I am currently a student here in NYC majoring in Marketing with a concentration in Fashion Communications. I also have a blog of my own (Guiltyplaisir), so be sure to check that out to get to know me a little better and get some good insight into my personal style! I am very excited to be joining HEYDOYOU this fall season and I can’t wait to update you all on the hottest products and events right here in the big apple! You know what they say, “The secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings.” Wish me luck! Can not wait to keep you posted 😉 xoxo

    Instagram: @Cindydee_ / @Guiltyplaisirwp