Hair Today + The Sartorialist

I remember the days when I used to look at magazines for inspiration when it was time to get my hair cut. Now I look to my favorite fashion photo blog, The Sartorialist. If you're inspired by real street style, you'll get lost for hours here.

It's time for a new do and I'm ashamed to admit that I haven't had my hair cut, highlighted or anything since right before my wedding in February. February! For those who are slow with the math, that comes out to nine months! Nine months! Some people have had babies in less time. But I'm a busy girl. Or so I try to justify it to myself.

Below, some pictures that inspire me to want to go super short and with bangs, though I know from past experience that I should attempt neither. My hair looks most like the top left picture, which is to say it's pulled back in some form of a bun/ponytail/chignon/mess every single day because a girl who's too busy to get her hair cut for nine months is obviously too busy to actually do her hair every day. But these girls have such amazing style and actual "styles" that it makes me want to make the effort. Thoughts?

all photos by the sartorialist

Lucky Shops Event + Deadly Squire Reception at Rare Device

There's never a shortage of events for design-loving shoppers in New York City. Below are two:

Lucky Shops
http://luckyshops.com
A two-day shopping event hosted by LUCKY Magazine. Like the pages of LUCKY, the event features a wide range of their favorite designers and shops, most selling at up to 70% off retail. In addition to fantastic shopping, attendees will enjoy cocktails, great music, sponsor giveaways and a gift bag valued at $100+.

When?
Pre-Sale Party: November 9, 4-8 pm
All-Day Event: November 10, 11 am-7 pm

Tix: $40 in advance; $50 at the door

I'm looking forward to fighting for Louboutins starting at $50 and vintage Chanel.

Deadly Squire Reception at Rare Device
Those who have a love of independent design should head to the fabulous Rena Tom's shop in Brooklyn.

The Details:
"Please join us Thursday from 6-9pm for a reception for Deadly Squire who have created our fabulous window display. The show Hayo Makamak includes handsewn pigs, ducks, fish, pumpkins, corn and drumsticks, all available for purchase."

WHERE: Rare Device 453 7th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215
WHEN: Thursday, November 9
INFO: www.raredevice.net

Myna Bags Sale

Just got this in my email from Myna...

"This is our biggest sale ever and prices are unbelievable! Take advantage and shop early for holiday gifts. For example, the "beverly" clutch originally $86 is now marked down to just $17. A perfect bag for a friend, sister, or niece. As always, there is free shipping on all orders over $100. Many more styles available at www.mynabags.com."

Society Shopping Party

Just got word on another shopping party for those of you in New York looking for something fun and free to do on a Thursday night! Honestly, traditional brick-and-mortar retail is going to have to pick up its game in order to lure shoppers. Why wouldn't you shop up-and-coming designers where you can party with your friends at the same time – and win free stuff?

Here are the details:

Shop the Party @ Society
Shop for one-of-a-kind wearable art including jewelry, funky tees, handmade bags, hats and more.

When: Thursday, November 2, 2006
Time: 6PM-9:30PM, followed by DJ and dancing
Cost: FREE!
Where: Society
535 LaGuardia Place (b/w Bleecker & West 3rd)
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212.358.7995

Freebies and Raffles:
· Complimentary mini spa treatments by White Tea Spa
· Freebies from cosmeticmall.com
· Anyone who attends receives a 10% discount on all services and a gift certificate toward the add-on of your choice at White Tea Spa
· One lucky lady will win a mini spa-day from White Tea Spa, valued at $175
· Free baby cupcakes
· $5 specialty cocktails

Come early to be a part of raffles going all night long with prizes that include tickets to Broadway shows Phantom of the Opera and Mimi Le Duck, Jay Johnson: Two and Only, Jacques Brel, Slava's Snowshow. Raffle tix are $2 each and half of the proceeds will go to the Parkinson's Disease foundation.

For more details visit: societynyc.com.

Directions: Take the A,C,E,B,D,F,V or S to the West 4th Street Station or the 6 to the Bleecker Street Station; Take the 1 Train to Houston Street Station

*No men allowed, unless accompanied by a lady
*Most vendors are cash only