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Jeggings are the new leggings.

Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Authored by: rebel_chic

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Warning! Do not cross these waters unless you are absolutely sure that you are the right shape for this fairly new trend item that we like to call the “jegging” or “pull-on jeans”. Gyspy 05 has developed a legging that looks like a jegging whereas in actual fact, jeggings are more like denim leggings. Am I confusing you?

Well, these leggings that you see in the picture are actually just faux denim leggings, which put them right in the middle of a pair of leggings and a jegging. Personally I wouldnt recommend heading out the house wearing leggings, a la Sienna Miller but if you really have to, these Faux Denim Leggings by Gyspy 05 are a better alternative, especially with the slight hint of jean stitching to cover up any visible “camel toe”, which is the biggest fashion faux pas when it comes to wearing the legging.

Not usually a fan of wearing leggings on their own, I am quite tempted to try this new trend as I know how comfortable these really are. I would also reccomend them for working out at the gym and yoga.

Lauren Moshi: Some Bunny to Love

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Authored by: Crosby

One of my favorite books as a wee lass was a little book called Runaway Bunny, written by Margaret Wise Brown. In the book, a baby bunny is telling his mother bunny of all the places he will go, and the mother bunny responds with how she will go and find him and bring him back home. It ends when the bunny realizes he might as well stay at home, and mother bunny tells him to have a carrot.

This book immediately sprung to mind the minute I caught eyes on this adorable bunny sweater by Lauren Moshi (there’s a bunny tank too!)  I might swap out the garters for a pair of black jeggings, but ladies, no matter where we may travel, it’s good to have reminders of home and of the things that take us back there - and what does that better than a bunny?

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Are your PJ’s giving you the yawns? Time to upgrade

Friday, January 15th, 2010
Authored by: Crosby

I’ve gotten into a bit of a bad habit. It’s called sleep in what you wore to work minus a few layers (leggings and a tank) or reach into the “sleepwear” bin and pull out whatever is on top. Recently this meant a pair of x-large red snowflake flannel bottoms and a faded yellow tank. Not acceptable, especially when Manhattanite has so many adorable things to romp around in come bedtime, and some are even on sale (tack on an extra 20% off if you are reading this before 1/18 with code SALE20).

Personally I can’t get enough of the Scanty Bucky Tunic Top and matching shorts - because the fun print has two of my favorite things - skulls and argyle. That’s enough to give me a giggle prancing about come morning with a steaming cup of coffee (yeah right, when do I ever wake up in enough time to actually make the coffee!) Plus if you squint your eyes, the skulls almost look like pandas  - do you see it? Or am I hallucinating from exhaustion?

Coming in at a close second is the PJ Salvage Animal Instinct Leopard combo, which is sure to put anybody in the mood for some quality cuddling/canoodling - sleeping isn’t always about sleeping, you know. Le blush.

Indulge in the Sweetest Deals: Extra 20% off Manhattanite Sale

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Authored by: FreshJess

You made it!

All of your friends and family have gone  home, the last holiday cookies have been baked…the guilt from overdoing it at the dinner table during the parade of holiday parties has almost completely subsided. The holidays are in the books, and a new year is here.

Why not treat yourself to a few goodies in the Manhattanite sale section right now, while they’re an extra 20% off???

Manhattanite’s sale is a gold mine of fabulous deals. There’s something to fit everyone’s taste and budget - even after all of that holiday shopping. Reward yourself with something pretty, witty, shiny & new!

Stock up for summer with stunning print dresses by Single. Get ready for your next night painting the town sexy with Scoop Beach’s hot silk shift dresses. Brighten up your cloudy winter days with a new CC Skye handbag. Kick off your new year’s resolutions with style with this Fluxus drawstring cardigan for your new yoga class or workout plan.

Head back to work meaning business with your new Fluxus pleat front skirt. Channel your inner Zooey Deschanel with a little help from Lauren Conrad’s sweet & playful dresses. Mix comfort and fashion with Lauren Moshi hoodies. Take care of your body with Miss Oops products.

The options are endless!

I know we talk a lot about So Low on this blog - but if there’s one thing I recommend you buy now, it’s So Low pants. I promise you, they will not disappoint in style, fit and comfort. From the gym or yoga class to running errands or waiting for your next flight at the airport - these are the most flattering and comfortable pants you will own. And just under $50 when you get them on sale. Amazing!

Shop Manhattanite Sale here - and don’t forget to enter SALE20 when you check out to enjoy that extra 20% off!

Little Black Dresses at 70% Off

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Authored by: Crosby

Quick history lesson for the fashionable yet uninformed. Most fashion historians point to the year 1926, when a foxy dame named Coco Chanel introduced a simple black sheath dress and women everywhere swooned with delight. Since then, the LBD, (as we modern women women like to abbreviate), has been the subject of many a fashion spread, trend report and even a book or two.

Winter is a great time to stock up on basics, and no item in your closet provides quite the versatility as a black dress. The fun comes in figuring out just how many different looks you can put together - rocker chic with a chain necklace and riding boots? Sleek sophisticate with a pair of deep red patent leather peep-toe pumps? Perhaps world traveler with a pair of espadrilles and floppy hat or workplace glamazon with a blazer and pair of fierce over the knee boots?

Right now, Manhattanite has an amazing selection of LBD’s at over 70% off - here are a few my top steals starting at just $37.

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A Case of The Navy Blues

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Authored by: Crosby

For the longest time navy reminded me of the perfume advertised in my YM Magazine. It meant preppy, it was the color of my elementary school uniforms, especially those scratchy cardigan sweaters. I believed that you either chose brown, gray, blue or black as your anchor color, and never should the twine intersect (except for gray and black, of course - what would life be without black and gray). I never was a blue girl, never chose blue as a wall color, have never driven a blue car (pickle green yes, but never blue) and until recently, have really only considered the color when pulling out the frosty blue eyeshadow to wear to an eighties party.

Recently however, blue has seemed almost a bit subversive - to choose navy over black, or any shade of blue over my beloved red and pink -  it’s sacrilege! Given the thrill of breaking my own rules, I’ve picked out a few Manhattanite pieces that I’m sure will help me ease into the blues this winter.

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A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: Disney Couture

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Authored by: FreshJess

Are you a Disney princess at heart?

Whether young or old, Disney’s whimsical world has left an imprint on many a girl’s dreams. Of course, most of us don’t have a Never Never Land - and as we grow older, our love for Disney become fond memories of our past. Now, with Disney Couture jewelry, you can incorporate a little of that nostalgia and magic into your everyday wardrobe!

Disney Couture jewelry features gold and silver-plated pieces mixing beloved icons like Tinkerbell, Cinderella’s castle and Snow White’s mirror with contemporary fashion. Guest designer Kidada Jones contributes fun and playful pieces combined with artful street style.

These pieces remind me of all my girlfriends who scramble to get the latest Disney Classic movie for the kids they don’t even have yet, just so they can share the enchantment they experienced when we were children. Here’s to a perfect holiday gift for the Disney princess(es) in your life!

The Written Word

Monday, October 26th, 2009
Authored by: Ashe Mischief

For as much as I value the written word in all of its incarnations, I’m terrible about writing with my hands.  I’ve an avid love of stationery’s, notecards, means and tools for sending love letters to those in my lives, even though I rarely do it…

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I absolutely adore this heart notecard set. It’s 80s and precocious– perfect for writing notes of inspiration to my teenaged nieces.

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I love love the Modern Geometry stationery set.  The pieces are so bold, so striking, that I would almost want to frame these in thick white frames to create a great, cheap art collection.

These stationery sets are beautiful, vibrant pieces of art, just like penmanship is. They’d be a dream to add to my desk drawers to inspire me to do more hand written letters (and learn to write more neatly in the process!).

Mad About Mackage

Sunday, October 25th, 2009
Authored by: FreshJess

I am nuts about Mackage. As it gets more & more frigid by the day, I’m naturally drawn to things that will keep me cozy and warm without sacrificing style.

Thanks to Manhattanites, my peacoat game has been elevated with this beautiful outerwear brand. I love the sleek, military style that shapes each coat. Details both raw and feminine, from leather belts, & high collars to jeweled buttons & princess puff sleeves, make these pieces extra special. Eran Elfassy and Elisa Dahan, the fabulous friends behind Mackage, keep their focus on body-conscious silhouettes and precise tailoring which women of all body types and ages can appreciate.

Here is Eva Mendes in Mackage’s “Elle” coat from a previous collection. She’s paired her coat with one of the hottest fall trends - over-the -knee boots - a statement bag & chic sunglasses for effortless and elegant style.mackeva

My personal favorite in Mackage’s latest collection is the Zahara coat in Pewter. Bell sleeves, leather details and a hood make the perfect combination for me!

Shop more Mackage here

How I Wore It: Siwy Camilla Denim Shorts

Friday, September 25th, 2009
Authored by: rebel_chic

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I recently had the joy of acquiring the Siwy “Camilla” Shorts in charm wash. It has so far been extremely over-worn in all sorts of situations simply because they are the best classic pair of denim shorts every girl should own and they can be ideal even when it gets a bit chilly by simply adding tights underneath.

If you are interested in these shorts, let me just tell you that they do run a little larger so you may want to consider ordering them in a size smaller. Despite getting them a size smaller, I still have quite a bit of room in there which is great because it means thick tights can be worn underneath with ease. You will be pleased with the soft material of the denim and how well it lifts your bottom up.

I like mine worn with a slightly baggy cropped t-shirt, accessories that fits my personality and ankle boots. However, why not try it with an oversized hoodie for fall? I think the above Wildfox Couture items are great complimentary pieces with these shorts as well.

Wildfox Black Heart Zip-up Poncho

Wildfox Light Feather Raglan Tee in Black