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2010 October 20

Radiant Baby

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Keith Haring Rocker
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Usually when we peruse Opening Ceremony we aren’t shopping for tots and toddlers, but upon stumbling across this Keith Haring rocker for le bebe,  we couldn’t help but dissolve into awwws. French toy company Vilac has imagined and created Haring’s “Radiant Baby” drawing as a precious wooden rocker. THE DETAILS: Opening Ceremony, $155

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2010 October 20

Sugar Fix

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John Galliano for Ladurée
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In need of a sweet fix to make it through the week? Nous aussi. Which is why we were overjoyed this morning to discover that John Galliano has jumped on the macaron train, creating this lovely package of lovelier Ladurée treats. Now, if only we could snack while sporting this Spring Dior...

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2010 October 19

Chicaholic: Sugar and Pumpkin Spice

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Spiced Pumpkin Belvedere Martini
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Planning your Halloween soiree? Even if you haven’t nailed down a glamorous costume just yet, at least get the drink menu squared away. Try this delish recipe for spiced pumpkin martinis. How very autumnal!

SPICED PUMPKIN MARTINI

2oz Spiced pumpkin infused Belvedere*
1 oz puree*
1 oz spiced syrup
1 small piece of fresh ginger
 
Muddle ginger with the  syrup in the base  of a cocktail  shaker. Add pumpkin infused Belvedere and shake with cubed ice. Garnish with a slice of ginger.
 
*Spiced pumpkin infused Belvedere:
Roast 500g peel pumpkin (braised with honey) at 200 for 45 mins. Remove from oven and place into a small saucepan with bay leaves and cover with 200g of water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 1 hour. Remove the bay leaves and blend with 500g of Belvedere Vodka. Pass through a muslin cloth to remove pulp and use. Keep refrigerated.

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2010 October 19

Hawaiian Hallucinations

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Ian Schrager's Waikiki EDITION Hotel
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It’s not every day that Ian Schrager opens up a Hawaiian property. A 353-room Waikiki EDITION Hotel opened over the weekend with plenty of sunsets, luau BBQs, and a Hawaiian-themed dinner at Morimoto Waikiki that attracted the likes of Amber Valletta, Christina Aguilera, Kirsty Hume, Rashida Jones, and Bijou Phillips. It must have been hard to refuse a trip to Waikiki after Schrager’s success with properties like the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York and the Delano and Mondrian in Miami. Also, quelle view!

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2010 October 19

Lookalikes of The Daily: Flying High Edition

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Michael Kors and Steven Slater
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Former Jet Blue flight attendent Steven Slater has pled guilty to to two counts of criminal mischief---although he'll pass on jail time by undergoing therapy and substance abuse treatment. We think instead he could just take a few tips from his uncanny lookalike, the always level-headed Michael Kors. (On another note: Michael, we have the perfect Halloween costume for vous...)

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2010 October 19

Goldfinger

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Three-Hinged Finger Ring
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While this three-hinged ring by designer Jules Kim may edge on the side of gruesome, it is the perfect accessory to get you in the ghastly Halloween spirit (even if it grosses you out in the process). The ring is available in silver or gold and was molded from a cast of Kim’s own finger. THE DETAILS: Ahalife, $2,400

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