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Capizzi Pizza & Wine Bar
Capizzi owner Joseph Calcagno is an Italian American who grew up working in the kitchens of his parents’ Brooklyn pizza parlors. His parents grew up in the kitchen of their families in a small town named Capizzi. Joe did an excellent job re-creating an at home feel inside the restaurant. The cozy atmosphere is complete with an authentic wood-burning oven surrounded by fresh red peppers on display in the back.
Every single ingredient in the restaurant is FRESH and every single item on the menu is made from scratch, including the delicious tiramisu on the dessert men (highly recommend!). At Capizzi you really experience the best of the best. The wine selection was absolute heaven.
It has been one the best food experiences I have had in awhile. Capizzi is located behind Port Authority Bus Terminal (40th and 9th Avenue) for those who traveling into the city. It is a great spot for catching up with friends or a perfect date night spot. Thanks to Naima for the experience and the amazing photos (click here to view more of our gathering).
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DANNIJO Accessories
Layering and wearing chunky metal are a big trend for accessories. I don't think this will be dying down anytime soon either. A perfect way to update any basic clothing pieces in your wardrobe or spice up a casual outfit. You can find DANNIJO at Saks.com or Net-A-Porter.com
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Shopping for Labels or Shopping for Love?
When making the choice to give up an item or not I always ask, "Why do you love this item?" If it's because of the quality or style then that is fine to keep it. However if you are just wearing this item because of the logo that is a big, fat NO-NO.
It turned out she genuinely did love the bag. We also came across a box of beautiful scarfs that she had tucked away and never used. I took one of the scarfs from the box, removed the logo-ridden scarf and viola!....
So, are you shopping for labels or shopping for love?
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Ask A Stylist: Curly Hair Tips & Jeans for Pettie Ladies
I wanted to ask you for some tips. I have curly hair & what hair-cut should I get & I want to grow it long, so should I get it cut every 6 months or less ? or more ? Another thing, I'm short so what kind of style of jeans should I wear.
Thank you.
I can totally relate to your curly hair situation! My hair is thick and full of curls. I recently decided to let it grow long. This is the longest I have had it in years. First off, you want to get your hair trimmed every 6 weeks. Or else it might end up being a big, ratty mess. Trust me, your hair will continue to grow long even with 6 week trims and it will look a lot healthier.
If your hair is thick and full like mine I suggest investing in the Keratin Treatment. It cuts out the frizz and makes your hair 10xs lighter. Honestly, I don't think I would have my hair as long as it is if I hadn't done the Keratin. My hair would be weighing me down! The Keratin lasts up to 6 months and you can read more about my experiences with it here.
Do you have a style question? Don't hesitate to ask. Submit your questions here.
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MBFW: AMEX Skybox with Peter Davis
During Mercedes Benz Fashion Week AMEX is gracious enough to host style chats/tweet-ups with some of fashion's taste makers. I was able to attend a style chat with Peter Davis who is the Editor at Large of Paper, Senior Editor at VS and Editor In Chief of Avenue.
(Sidenote: this took place on Valentine's Day - hence his outfit)
Davis shared with us his take on this season's shows. He mentioned how the main highlight at each show has been the shoes. "They keep getting better and better," says Davis. In the upcoming season he hopes more designers will keep real fur in the forest and off the runway. He awards Best Soundtrack and Best Hair to Charlotte Ronson.
At the end of our chat Davis mentioned his advice for success in fashion...
Intern, push yourself into every situation (writing, styling, etc) and dress as if you are all ready Anna Wintour!
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MBFW: Backstage at Costello Taliapietra F/W 2011
My schedule has finally started to slow down and I have a chance to fill you in on adventures thus far. I went backstage to check out the hair and makeup for Costello Taliapietra at MILK Studios. Matte red lips, spearmint green eyes & nails was the look for the show. I loved the color combination of the red and spearmint. Do I sense a makeup trend coming on?
Leading hair stylist Nelson Vercher from the Rita Hazan Salon channeled the late 1960's and early 1970's suburban housewife. The hairstyle reminds me a bit of Jackie O and old Hollywood glamour.
Here is Nelson working his magic backstage...
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MBFW: Christian Siriano F/W 2011
If there is one show I look forward to every season it is Christian Siriano's. He never disappoints. This season his color palette consisted of black, olive green and mauve pink. I love the color combination for the fall/winter months. Often I tend to stick to black and gray shades in the winter but I'm stepping it up with some color thanks to Siriano. The shoes were BEYOND gorgeous! However a few models whipped out on the runway. The images shown from the collection are my favorite top 3 looks. (Photo Source: nymag.com)
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It's that time of year again - New York Fashion Week! Today officially starts the Fall/Winter 2011 shows. Last night I had the pleasure of celebrating NYFW Eve with Heart Truth's Red Dress Show. I'll try my best to stay on top of posting my Fashion Week happenings while schlepping from show to show. For now you can head on over to The Simply Luxurious Life to read my guest post on Ways To Incorporate Simple Luxury To Your Wardrobe.
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Theodora & Callum
The shoes and handbags are manufactured by Stuart Weitzman, which means the quality is fantastic. I am absolutely in love with the mix of prints on each wedge. The scarfs are made to compliment the shoes but not look so matchy-matchy.
The collection also contains amazing gypsy-esque necklaces which can be worn alone or layered to make a statement. You can view more of my sneak-peek at this collection here.
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Ask A Stylist: How Do I Wear American Apparel's V-Bodysuit?
I suggest wearing this top with a pair of cropped black trousers. Since the top is a bit revealing you want to keep the rest simple. Style Tip: choose ONE body part to show and cover the rest.
Do you have a special occasion coming up? Feel free to send your questions my way!
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[Last Look]
The Julie Deterra Benefit
Julie will under go an extremely complicated surgery and the costs are outrageous. She is a wife and mother of two adorable twins. Her family and friends have come together to host a benefit on Saturday, February 26th from 6pm to 11pm at Cafe Funchal in New Bedford, MA. It will be a gathering of good people, food and door prizes (ahem, my styling services). Tickets are $25 per person.
If you are unable to attend, there is an ongoing donation collection. You can submit your donation here:
Friends of Julie Deterra
P.O. Box 1371
Attleboro, MA 02763
I receive thousands of visitors to this site, if each of us sent $10 it would be over $10,000 which would put a significant dent into her medical costs. Please spread the word to others who maybe interested in donating or attending the benefit as well.
For more information on The Julie Deterra Benefit visit www.thejuliedeterrabenefit.com
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[Men's Fashion] How To Wear a Sweater Vest
There are only two wardrobe items you need to rock a sweater vest; a button down shirt and tie. You can actually skip the tie all together if that's not your thing. I paired my client's vest with a classic white button down and black tie. No matter the color or pattern of the vest you can't go wrong with the black & white combo underneath.
Typically when you think of a sweater vest you envision it with khaki pants. Wrong. Try a modern version and rock your sweater vest with denim. This look shows your put together yet not stuffy.
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Trend Report: Nail Polish
Nude never gets old and always looks elegant. This a go-to color for me when I'm indecisive about what polish I want to rock.
Purple is the new black. I love the lilac and lavender hues that are soft yet add a splash of personality.
Which nail color trend will you try?
Photo Source: Refinery29
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3 Ways To Re-Work Your Wardrobe
"Any tips on how to update your style/look by remixing your own wardrobe?" is a question I get frequently asked. Heck, I even ask myself this question often. Here are my tips for re-working your current wardrobe.
1. Re-organize your closet: We tend to wear the same things because we are looking at the same clothes in the same way daily. Blah! When I find myself bored with my wardrobe I switch things up. I am a huge fan of color coordinating my clothes. It is visually appealing and makes getting dressed so much easier. If you find yourself wearing mostly black, stay away from that section and visit your reds, purples or blues. Same goes with your shoes, handbags and accessories. Put those that you have been wearing constantly in the back and move the others in front.
3. Accessories: Never underestimate the power of accessories. Whether it's a necklace, cocktail ring or scarf, they can totally transform and create a new outfit. Layering accessories is really big right now so don't hesitate to throw on a few layers of pearls. I love wearing jeans, a simple long-sleeve shirt and then piling on the accessories in the winter.
Hope you have fun this week or weekend re-working your wardrobe! If you have any other fashion or style related questions, don't hesitate to Ask A Stylist.
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