• 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/

  • Las Vegas

    Fall Favorite @AldoShoes

    Screen Shot 2015-10-02 at 4.46.30 PMThis indie actress already has 13 film credits to her name, including roles opposite Paul Giamatti and Charlie Sheen. After an international childhood filled with memories of Abu Dhabi and Austria, she now calls LA home, where she rocks a feminine, flirty style (with a hint of Patti Smith-like edge). Get inspired by Fabianne’s love affair with (bad) romance.

  • 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!