summer Mahi, some are not...

Mahi Gold clothing, not only are the founders dear friends of mine but they also hired my sis to model for them. You don't have to be a blue blood to sport the hook and it's wearable anywhere during any season.




(that's the other perkins)

so worth the trek...

In a far away neighborhood...that you've most likely never ventured to, stands 169 Bar. The funky little hangout is located at 169 East Broadway, which is about as far south and as far east as you can get in Manhattan. The surrounding area is definitely sketch but but the 169 Bar has become one of my top 3 favorites. The atmosphere is chill, the pool table is leopard print, the DJ plays good tunes, hipster scene and best of all...drinks are super cheap. You can get a beer and a shot for $3 (they call the combo a truckers B.J.) That's an insane steal. peep here

refinery 29 summer playlist

for your ears

I totally forgot to write about this, but it's def. worth remembering. About 3 weeks ago I was walking home on 23rd Street and there was this guy with a gigantic telescope aimed at the moon. After a minute of contemplation, I asked to take a look...turns out it was this guys "hobbyization" and he was camped out there to share knowledge of Jupiter and the moon with passer-by's. I was able to see green and red stripes on Jupiter and 3 of it's 60 moons. I also got to eye the Moon's craters. Apparently on August 28 Mars will be as visible as the moon.

and I didn't think it got any better than 16 Handles...

Daily Candy introduced me to this site today, it's pretty uhhh, amazing. Rightly titled, the Perfect Flavor allows you to create your own pints of ice cream - and all ingredients used are organic! The Perfect Flavor supports local & environmentally responsible agriculture practices & makes each creation by hand.
First you pick your base (mousse, sweet cream, gelato, sorbet, cheesecake or french custard) then a base flavor (chocolate, vanilla, caramel or coffee) and from there add mixins. Last step: name your modus operandi!

yum! calliegator ice cream?

How did this happen AFTER we graduated?

Penn State has been rated #1 party school for 2010 by the Princeton Review, g'damnit! This is pretty exciting news & I'm thinking it's probably a good thing that it's been released during the summer because I can only imagine what Happy Valley would be like had PSU been crowned top party school during the fall...
Only one more month till football season! Penn State, I die.
peep the list:
shotgun beers! (the girls pictured are super beat)

gettin' fried on the frying pan

Today Kayla, Alex, Paul, Shapiro, Brown and I sat at the bow of the Frying Pan in Chelsea. I absolutely love this place. I mean I really don't know how much better it gets than being on a boat with the sun shinin' down and a bucket of coronas. The food is also very tasty (I recommend their burger and spiced fries.) This picture doesn't do the frying pan justice. They've added a top deck and the last time I was here a guy jumped off of it into the river and his fingernail came off. It was super packed today but it was also like 95 degrees and really sunny, hence my sunburn. On our walk home we ran into Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr, totally saw them making out.

Check it out: 26th and West Side Highway. xoxo

gewd muzik

My sister introduced me to this site for music. I love the music they showcase; It's a good way to find new artists, find top songs around the world & stream amazing playlists for free.

sit back.relax. its time to chill. www.sadsteve.com

A Stylish Cause

The Uniform Project is a year long event in which this girl wears the same dress every single day. The challenge is to accessorize differently each day using vintage, handmade and donated items. All of the money donated towards this cause goes to helping slum children in India get the education they deserve through the Akankshas Foundation. It costs just $360 to fund a child's education. Peep her styles and donate here: you go girl

I'm on a boat mofo!

My mom came to visit me last week and we did all kinds of fun stuff together. We walked to Magnolias, got manis and pedis, watched the concert in the Oval but the most fun we had was on a boat. $45 gets you a sail boat ride AND open bar for an hour and a half. The sailboat was big and beautiful and it set out on the Hudson then sailed over towards Lady Liberty. We were able to get up close and personal with her while drinking Stella Artois.

why the f*ck do you have a kid?

paul introduced me to this website. It's pretty entertaining...and very wrong.

pull out g'dammnit!

Awesome Concept

The Turkey's Nest is one of the coolest places I've ever stepped foot in. It's not because of the people, or the atmosphere but because the geniuses offer to-go drinks. The turkey's serve beers and margaritas in giant styrofoam cups that you are allowed to stroll around Brooklyn with. It is also conveniently located; I pass it on my walk from the Bedford stop to B's bathhouse. My personal favorite is the absynthe margarita which goes for just $7 a pop. I suggest going on a Wednesday night during the summer; it is movie in the park night at McCarren Park, located directly across the street from the nest.

16 handles, aka my personal heaven

So there is this place called 16 handles that I used to pass on my walk to work every morning. I hadn't any idea that this east village shop would soon be a haven for my "guilty days" until I decided to check it out. There are 16 "handles", each a different flavor of non-fat frozen yogurt and it is a DIY operation. My personal favorite are banana, vanilla, green tea & blueberry.
After you fill your cup, there is a toppings bar in which you get to load up your fro-yo with all different kinds of stuff.
When you've loaded up your cup, you simply plop it down on the scale at the register and are charged based on how much your dessert weighs. I think the most I've spent was $6.50 - and that was on a day when I opted to have 16 Handles for dinner. I highly recommend it. - 2nd Ave & 9th Street.

http://www.16handles.com/about.htm