it's almost snack-time!

This photo on Midtown Lunch cracked me up the other day.
"Hot dog vendors gang up on the Street Sweets Truck"
haha. [image from Midtown Lunch]

It is 1:01 as I write this, and I am still eating my lunch (downstairs salad bar today--I was in the mood for a strange combination of foods*), so I really shouldn't be thinking ahead to snack-time already. But I am. It's almost 4th of July weekend, which is shaping up to be pretty festive already. Holiday = snacks? Well, yes. Why not celebrate early with some tasty treats? That's my philosophy anyway.

So what are the options? It is Midtown. Which means, pickins are slimmer. Well there's a giant chocolate chip cookie at Pain Quotidien. Very crispy and delicious. $3.50. Yes, pricey, but enough to feed 4. Then there's Macaron. $1.95 for a very French macaron. Ooh la la. But you have to get the iced tea to go with it. So that runs close to $5. There's always a Starbucks Frappuccino Light. A high price for low-cal at nearly $5 for a medium, but what can you do. Sometimes you have to pay more to save on calories. There's always the Treats Truck. Where are they today? Or the newest truck, Street Sweets (see above). Kee's Chocolates. Do they still have a shop inside the HSBC Bank on 5th and 40th? And then there's good old Mister Softee. 3 bucks. Tasti D-lite? $3.50. Crumbs cupcake? $2.95 for a smaller one. What to choose? Please help!





*Well if you must know, roasted asparagus, brussel sprouts, carrots, zucchini, cauliflower, a bit of spinach, some pasta, some rice noodles with veggies, 3 mini mozzarella balls. That's about it.

dollhouse debuts dresses on dollhouse.com!

As Seen in Teen Vogue, Seventeen, Nylon, Latina, and more!
The Darlene Ruffle Wrap Denim Dress by Dollhouse,
just $34 on dollhouse.com

Love the details!
The Darlene Ruffle Wrap Denim Dress by Dollhouse
click to shop

Over the weekend, Dollhouse.com launched a mini-collection of dresses, including the much sought-after Darlene Ruffle Wrap Denim Dress featured in our Spring 2009 ad campaign on the pages of Teen Vogue, Seventeen, Latina, OK! and Nylon, to name a few. This dress is just $34! Great price, great silhouette. The flirty ruffles will flatter your shape.

If you prefer a more sun-kissed look, we also offer this dress in white linen. What could be better for 4th of July! Add a red bracelet or red shoes. You can't go wrong with dark denim and white. Check out our selection of dresses here.

Super-sexy and sun-kissed!
The Darlene Ruffle Wrap Linen Dress by Dollhouse
click to shop

i love you, beth cooper

Official I Love You, Beth Cooper trailer on YouTube



I might have issues with Hayden Panettiere's new movie. First of all, what's with the comma in the title, I Love You, Beth Cooper. But that's not the least of it. Her character seems a bit, um, well, MEAN. Seventeen magazine invited us to a special preview screening later this month, where Ms. Panettiere herself will make a guest appearance. Seems like a super-fun outing, getting to see ol' Hayden live in the flesh and all, but based on the trailer, I will not be rooting for Beth Cooper. I'll be rooting for the other guy. Whatever his name is. The awkward geeky one. Poor kid.

Do you think Hayden Panettiere's character is a bit toooo mean? Take our poll!

new product alert: dollhouse tiered ruffle dress

As Seen in LUCKY
As Seen In SEVENTEEN
Dollhouse Tiered Ruffle Dress in light wash denim.
So cute. So summery. Faux suede belt included!

Sneak Peak! Soon to debut on dollhouse.com!

The Dollhouse Tiered Ruffle Dress, featured this month on the pages of Seventeen and Lucky, is about to debut on dollhouse.com. Yes, we know you've been waiting for this one. I think we are just minutes away! Keep checking back so you can be the first to shop this piece! While supplies last for this delivery!

dollhouse & teen vogue design contest

Enter the Dollhouse Design Contest on the Teen Vogue Website.
Click here to submit your designs!

Attention all budding jeanwear designers!!!

It's not too late to submit your design sketches for the Dollhouse Design Contest sponsored by Teen Vogue! How exciting. We are seeing some excellent submissions so far. The competition is, well, competitive! We are eager to see your ideas.

Enter to win the Dollhouse Denim Design Contest by uploading jean designs right on the Teen Vogue Website. Submit a flat, illustration, sketch, or line drawing. Please show pocket details and any other embellishments. In addition to winning a $1,000 scholarship, your jeans design may be produced by Dollhouse and named after you.

twilight: are you obsessed?

The Twilight Saga: New Moon opens November 2009!!


We want to know. Are you obsessed with Twilight? Please take our poll.

darlene ruffle wrap denim dress

Darlene Ruffle Wrap Denim Dress by Dollhouse
coming in a few days to dollhouse.com

Dresses coming to dollhouse.com! The Darlene Ruffle Wrap Denim Dress, which is featured in our Spring 2009 ad campaign on the pages of Teen Vogue, Seventeen, Nylon, Latina, OK! and more, will be available for purchase on dollhouse.com in just a few days! We can't wait! We'll be offering it in dark denim, as shown, and in white linen. Ooh, crisp and summery!

Stay tuned. We'll let you know via Twitter the moment it is live and shoppable! Follow Dollhouse on Twitter for all the latest shopping news, including new product debuts, special discount promo codes, sales and all that good stuff.

new product alert: dark rinse skinnies

Dollhouse Dark Rinse Ankle Zipper Skinny
coming very soon to dollhouse.com!

Coming in a few days to dollhouse.com: this hot new jeans style! We thought we'd give you a sneak peak straight from our photographer's email this morning. How do you like these? They are the "Dollhouse Dark Rinse Ankle Zipper Skinny," and they are just what you need in a curve-hugging go-to pair of jeans. We love the ankle zippers that zip up the back. So cute. We'll let you know when they're live on the site and shoppable.

**Follow us on Twitter** for all the latest product debuts, editorial features, shopping codes and sweet sales on dollhouse.com.

dollhouse on polyvore: anya draped ankle boot

Ease by theoriginalpeapod featuring dollhouse shoes

Untitled by ♥ Frederikke featuring dollhouse shoes

Dollhouse on Polyvore! We love to find our designs on your Polyvore collages. Thanks so much. Yes, the Anya Draped Ankle Boot is a big favorite of ours too.

afternoon fashion treat

French macarons have nothing to do with coconut. Read on.

If you work in the Garment District in NYC, chances are you have heard about Macaron, and particularly about their lightly sweet and delicate macarons made with almond paste (not coconut) that crumble when you take a bite. Yum! Macaron is a very French little lunch place that opened last summer to rave reviews among those in-the-know. The place is tucked unassumingly into a narrow walk-in space on 36th Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway. If you have lunched in the Garment District with any frequency, you know that Macaron is quite unique. Homemade food. Not a chain or chain-let. Served by the owners themselves. And they smile at you! It's the little things that make life sweet. N'est pas?

Well anyway, we recommend treating yourself to a macaron or two. They have so many exotic flavors (like poppy, lavender, jasmine tea, white chocolate, praline...), many of which rotate daily, that you will continually be satisfied. And by all means, don't miss the iced tea. Two macarons and an iced tea will set you back about $7. But hey, it's worth it every once in a while.

The lunch crowd at Macaron. A line out the door as usual.




There's always a crowd.


These macarons can be yours for a mere $1.95 each.
Tempting. Very tempting.

bryant park summer movies!

The movie screen is up at Bryant Park!

Bryant Park, June 2009. Yes a bit gloomy.

The Bryant Park Summer Film Series crowds last year.
[image from Guest of a Guest]

It's that time again! Although the weather is more Winter-like than Summer-like these days (what is up with June this year??), it's time for the Bryant Park Summer movies on the lawn! The screen is installed. All you need is a blanket, a picnic, and a good book to read until the movie starts. By the way, although they quote 5pm as the start time, that's just for blankets and picnicking. The movies start at dusk (8-9pm). And the place gets crowded, so arrive early to score a great seat.

How many movies have you seen on this list? I have seen 5/10.

June

Mon 15
The Sting
5:00pm | The Lawn

Mon 22
Breaking Away
5:00pm | The Lawn

Mon 29
Gold Diggers of 1933
5:00pm | The Lawn

July

Mon 6
Dog Day Afternoon
5:00pm | The Lawn

Mon 13
How Green Was My Valley
5:00pm | The Lawn

Mon 20
Harold and Maude
5:00pm | The Lawn

Mon 27
The Defiant Ones
5:00pm | The Lawn

August

Mon 3
Kramer vs. Kramer
5:00pm | The Lawn

Mon 10
The Magnificent Seven
5:00pm | The Lawn

Mon 17
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
5:00pm | The Lawn

bust magazine shopping code!

You didn't think we would get all exclusive and unfriendly, did you? Just in case you did not receive your BUST Newsletter yet with the special Dollhouse Shopping Surprise, please use this code, 17QGIA, from now until Tuesday, June 16, 2009 to take 15% off all your orders of $50 or more on dollhouse.com.

For those about to shop, we salute you. As a great songwriter once wrote. Or something like that. Anyway, Happy Shopping from Dollhouse! Don't forget to check out our new Intimates Collection. It is pretty sweet.

123 shop!

Shop these rocker-look must-haves on Dollhouse.com!


Click to Shop:
Accessorize your Paris Hilton Punk Wash Pencil Skirt [L]
1. Paris Hilton Floating Faces Tee
2. Paris Hilton Cropped Motorcycle Jacket
3. Dollhouse Gage Gladiator Bootie

"Accessorizing" your new Paris Hilton Punk Wash Pencil Skirt is as easy as 123. To play up the Punk look, try this vegan-friendly cropped Motorcycle Jacket. It's totally stretch. Not leather. And then you have to add the Paris floating heads tee. The floating Paris heads totally look like punk rock skulls! Or is it just me? And for the finishing edgy touch. The shoes. Snake Print Gladiators from Dollhouse. Gladiators are the must-have shoe style of the season. Totally hot.


For the cost-conscious
savvy shopper in you:
Skirt $14.99
Tee $9.99
Jacket $29.99
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Total $54.97

w/shoes $124.96

Pretty affordable for 4 pieces
including a jacket and shoes,
don't you think?

punk wash!

PUNK WASH PENCIL SKIRT
It's all in the details! Fab square punk-y studs on the side seams.
Super sexy. Super rocker. I love this shapely shape!
$14.99

Who doesn't love a Punk Rock look these days? And when you combine it with the must-have skirt silhouette of the season -- the pencil skirt -- your can't go wrong. Oh and by the way, this Punk Wash Pencil Skirt from Paris Hilton is only $14.99. Now that is a very nice price. Personally, I would buy some for all my friends too. When you need that perfect birthday gift, buy it in advance.

While they last! Because we won't restock this style. Happy Shopping from Dollhouse!

mega sale on paris!

Paris Hilton SALE!
Click to SHOP!

Check out our Paris Hilton Collection! Great prices, great pieces, great deals and steals. Hope you like them. Spread the word about the BIG SALE! Only on dollhouse.com.

treats truck

Tasty caramel creme sandwich cookies from The Treats Truck!
[image from The Treats Truck]

Sweet Treat Alert! The Treats Truck is going to be at 45th and 6th Avenue mid-day today. These sandwich cookies look delicious! Remember, look for this silver truck:

[image from Midtown Lunch]