Check Out the Icebreaker Touchlab Soho Store

Back on December 1st, 2010 I attended the launch of the Icebreaker Touchlab Soho store at 102 Wooster St, between Spring and Prince Streets.

Icebreaker is a New Zealand based outdoor apparel company specializing in merino wool fabrics, with layering products including underwear, tops, bottoms, outerwear and accessories.

During the VIP/media launch event, guests were able to choose their own Icebreaker garment to take home. I chose the Icebreaker_GT260 Rapid Zip, $169.99. This zip up has a slim, active fit with the XS being true to size. The breathable midweight fabric keeps me warm, especially in windy, cold weather. This would be suitable for mountain biking, trail running or alpine sports, but also works if you are just running around the city like me when it's 20 degrees out.

I think it's interesting how you can enter your "Icebreaker Baacode” located on the clothing tag. When you enter the unique Baacode online at icebreaker.com, you can trace your garment to the rearing of the sheep that produced the merino fibre in your garment through to each stage of the supply chain process.

- Kim Weling

Here are some pictures I took at the launch party

The Perfect Body Lotion for Winter - Votre Vu's TARTE D'AMANDE Soufflé Riche Pour Le Corps

TARTE D'AMANDE Soufflé Riche Pour Le Corps ($39) by Votre Vu is my body lotion of choice for the winter months, with the sweet smell of Almond Pie! It really absorbs into your skin and keeps your body moisturized without feeling thick or greasy. Vitamins and nut oils hydrate your skin, leaving it soft and silky.
What's your favorite winter lotion?

- Kim Weling

Shoe-Inn Sale

If you missed the Shoe-Inn Sample Sale at Gotham Hall, don't worry - the sale continues on at Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom on January 18th, 19th and 20th! During my lunch I headed over to Gotham Hall for the last day of the sale. For joining the mailing list, you received $5 off, in addition to 20% off shoes, 10% off boots and 10% off accessories.

Last year, I noted that the Hammerstein Ballroom Shoe-Inn started off at lower price points so I am anticipating that this time around as well. The Roberto Del Carlo boots I saw today for$199 were the exact same pair I bought at Hammerstein Ballroom for $99 last January. Same with the Paola Ferri boots I saw today for $129.99 that I got 2 years ago, for I think $55. There were tons of cute shoes I loved - including Gastone Lucioli and Stuart Weitzman, but none in my size. There were actually no shoes in my size (5). The had some boots in size 5, but no shoes.

I managed to snag a pair of Micheal Kors High Heel Sandals for $35! I really wanted these in black. Maybe I'll find them at the upcoming Shoe-Inn!

Also just a few tips: If you are looking for kids Uggs, go the very first day while they are still stocked! The Uggs do not get marked down so get them early! Shoppers are brutal! Hold onto your shoes and prepare for a lot of pushing and shoving!

- Kim Weling

The Liberty Warehouse Event Space

Image courtesy of The Liberty Warehouse

On December 15th, I attended an amazing sneak preview of The Liberty Warehouse event space at 175 Van Dyke Street, Brooklyn.

The Liberty Warehouse is located on Pier 41 in the historic shipping yards of Red Hook, Brooklyn. The building was constructed in the pre-Civil War 1850's and has a 3000 square foot outdoor patio with panoramic views of the New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty.

The Water Taxi at South Street Seaport provided transportation while serving us champagne! We then had a short bus ride (less than five minutes) to get us to the event space.

It was a fun festive evening of music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

I don't even eat lamb but the lamb shanks were phenomenal and so was the duck! It just melted in your mouth like butter! Unfortunately I made it there just in time for one serving. I wish I had a chance to taste more!

The Buzzito Bar bar served up some great chicken quesadillas!

I enjoyed my plate of figs, olives, cheese, fruit and pomegranate seeds!

I loved the smoked salmon pancakes!

The chocolate was delectable, especially the caramel-filled ones!

Here are some more images of the event space, courtesy of The Liberty Warehouse.

Up to 600 guests can be accommodated for a sit-down dinner and 1000+ guests for cocktails

I wish I didn't miss the dessert and champagne cruise at the end of the night! I absolutely loved the food, views and the fireplaces! I would recommend this event space for any occasion, whether it be a wedding, company event or private party. You can learn more about the venue at thelibertywarehouse.com.

- Kim Weling

Shopbop + Sephora: "Faces of Fashion" and the SEPHORA COLLECTION Color Play 5-in-1 Palette

Happy New Year! Now that the holidays have come and gone, it's time to treat yourself to some gifts, like the SEPHORA COLLECTION Color Play 5 in 1 limited edition palette inspired by Shopbop.com's "Faces of Fashion" editorial look book.

The set includes five distinct color palettes, each with ten eye shadows, two lip colors and one blush in color stories that correspond to five iconic figures in fashion. This palette is perfect for on-the-go and comes with a portable mirror compact. Just select one of the five different looks/palettes and pop it into the portable compact.

Here's a look at Shopbop's five iconic looks/color palettes:

A Nod to Mod (bright blues, greens, pink, purples)


Angelic Boudoir (nudes, sands, with a touch of bright blue and fuchsia)


Black is the New Black (black smoky eyes)


Boho Bombshell (dark blues, warm taupes, warm golds)

Classics Never Die (brown smoky eyes)

You can check out these iconic looks at Shopbop.com.

The Color Play 5 in 1 palette retails for $30 ($125 value) and is currently available on sephora.com. Be sure to enter the the Shopbop and Sephora Faces of Fashion sweepstakes through February 2nd, with a chance to win a year's supply of makeup from Sephora and a $2500 shopping spree at Shopbop.

- Kim Weling

Shoe-Inn 13th Annual Warehouse Sale

The 13th Annual Shoe-Inn sale is back, featuring over 10,000 pairs of women's designer shoe and boots by Tory Burch, Cole Haan, Ugg Australia, Kids UGGs, Via Spiga, Vera Wang, Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Celine, Donald J. Pliner, Michael Kors, Kors, Stella McCartney, Velvet Angels, Converse, Frye, Stuart Weitzman, Kate Spade, Pedro Garcia, Zalo, Roberto del Carlo, Ralph Lauren, Cynthia Rowley, Calvin Klein, Converse, Lilly Pulitzer, D&G, Charles David, Aquatalia, Moschino, Steve Madden, Fontini, Baker, Andre Assous Minnetonka, Jack Rodgers, Diane von Furstenberg, Elizabeth and James, Sam Edelman, Fitflops, 1000 pair of waterproof boots, and many others.

All boots are $39.99-$199.99 and all shoes are $19.99-$99.99. New merchandise is added daily.

Event Begins:
1/2/2011
Event Ends:
1/6/2011
Event Times:
Sun 10am-5pm

Mon-Thu 9am-7pm
Location:
1356 Broadway Gotham Hall (at 36th & Broadway), New York, NY 10018
Payment Types:
Cash/MC/VISA/AMEX/DIS

Last-Minute Fashionable + Practical Stocking Stuffers

Here are some last-minute stocking stuffers and great gifts for yourself!

The Finders Key Purse, $6.95, has made it so easy to reach for my keys in my purse! All you do is attach your keys to the clasp and slip the Finders Key Purse® over the edge of your purse. No more fidgeting for my keys!


It is amazing how isABelt really works. This elastic strap accessory is discreet and comfortable, invisible underneath your tops, when even a thin belt won't work with your outfit (belt bulge is the worst!). This belt is ultra thin, lightweight and adjustable. It also keeps your pants from slipping and reduces back-gap. It reminds me of a clear bra strap, but also comes in black. I only have the clear one but would love to try the black one! The isABelt Original comes in small, medium, large and plus sizes and retails for $16.95.


Absolutely Audrey shoe clips instantly dresses up your shoes or clutch.

Right: Peacock feathers, $25
Left: Colette - Champagne, $20

Instant Button® is a removable and reusable button that allows you to add or reduce your pants size instantly for that tailored fit, without a belt or alteration. This is also perfect for eliminating that gap in the back or making up for a missing button.

Clear CZECH Rhinestone on Silver Plate (left) and Gold Plate (right), $13 each.

- Kim Weling