spotted! the dollhouse ponie boot

The Dollhouse Ponie Boot is so cute with tights and a skirt.

Our Ponie Boot spotted in NYC today, at the corner of 40th and 6th Avenue. Luckily I was quick with my camera. (Luckily she was stopped at the traffic light for a while, because really, I am not so quick with my camera.) So cute with matching tights! Try the Ponie Boots on for size with this dress and jacket. Or with this sweater dress.


Dollhouse Ponie Boot, available in black, brown or tan, and currently on sale on dollhouse.com!

design trend: when technology turns cuddly...

I don't know what to make of this trend, I can only report on it. I like to call it, "the cute-ification of retro technology." See my previous posts on this topic:

• Trend Report: Needlepoint Meets Retro-Digital
• Needlepoint Nintendo
• DIY Art is Cool
  

What is the reason for this trend, you may ask? I have a few theories... I'll post them in the comments section over the next few days. In the meantime, check out this Plusharoid, as it is called, on Etsy. And the Artist's Statement, below:

We here at Monocol remember a time before digital cameras when the only instant gratification photography was the flapping of Polaroid pictures. We miss those days (and also the days before we realized shaking the film did nothing to help quicken the exposure).

The Plusharoid is a 12x12x16" SX-70 style camera. Like all SX-70s, film is hard to find and expensive to purchase for the Plusharoid, but we hear it's all the rage with the indie kids ...

bride wars: take the quiz

[pageprint from BrideWars.com]

I love a good quiz, don't you? Apparently, I am a Liv (Kate Hudson). Now I can't wait to watch the movie. I didn't know Bride Wars takes place in New York. And at The Plaza! I love The Plaza.

Take the Bride Wars quiz here. Click "Emma or Liv Quiz." Which bride are you?

footwear sale on dollhouse.com

Attention shoe enthusiasts! Take advantage of our Footwear Sale on dollhouse.com, already in progress. Spread the word to all your friends! Click here and get shopping.

get this look for much much less

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photo of Anne Hathaway by Andrew Walker/Getty Images

According to fashion blogger, Casey Lewis, "a motorcycle jacket looks impossibly hip zippered-up over a frothy cocktail dress." Hmm, good idea. I would have never thought of that. Thanks Casey. We always love fresh ideas for layering.

Paris Hilton Motorcycle Jacket, $61.99
Parish Hilton Goddess Dress, $38.99
Dollhouse Imon Satin Doll Pump, $39.99
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Your Red Carpet-Worthy Look = $140.97

Get Anne Hathaway's look for much much less on dollhouse.com.



In other news, I'm planning on making Anne Hathaway's movie, Bride Wars, my secret guilty pleasure this weekend. It will be me, a matinee, and an iced coffee. Shhhhh.

dollhouse featured on nylon mall

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Hey check it out! Our Turquoise Crayon-Bright Skinny Jeans were featured earlier this week on Nylon Magazine's online editorial feature, the Nylon Mall. How cool. Thanks Nylon!

Shop these jeans on dollhouse.com! We still have more in stock for you.

cupcake seat

The Cupcake Seat, $900 on Jellio

I'm not really quite sure I comprehend how one sits in the Cupcake Seat. Are there a few steps in the back, or does one have to supply one's own rope ladder? Check out other curious products on Jellio.

Via Grace [Is] Full

preen magazine

[pageprint from preenmag.com]

I'll admit, it took me awhile to figure out if Preen Magazine was still around or not. On the Preen Website, I couldn't figure out if issue 07 meant "2007," or if it meant "seventh issue." Okay so I can be slow sometimes. But I am persistent. No, not persistently slow. Anyway, back to Preen. So I called their number in Huntington Beach, CA. Their phone message still says "Preen Magazine." That is a good sign. I hope they are still around. I really like what they do. Maybe they will comment below.

Check out Preen Magazine here.

obama in times square

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Reuters

After we all watched President Obama's Inaugural Address yesterday on a small TV in the conference room at Dollhouse, I knew I had to run to Times Square to feel the pulse of the street and be amongst the crowds. It was rather electric -- and I'm not just talking about the larger-than-life screens and blinking lights. Take a look.

CBS News


ABC News


The WPIX News Truck.


This woman lifts her Obama Mask for a moment to snap a photo of the action.


Obama Merchandise. Calendars, buttons, and more. Everything $2.

it's like finding a car in a haystack

Another eco-design trend seeming to hit China is cute little one-seater made out of bamboo. I have seen Japanese flower-arranging baskets made out of a woven rattan before, but never cars. According to an article in China's UT100, this rechargable electric car weighs only 50 kilograms. Well, it certainly must be a great conversation-starter. Decorative yet functional.

the treats truck

[image from treatstruck.com]


[image from Midtown Lunch]

If you live in NYC, you probably know about the Treats Truck. These days, that is just a given. But perhaps you did not realize you can learn their daily schedule, camp out on their corner, and be the first in line to snap up their delicious sandwich cookies and other sweet treats baked by Kim Ima and her team.

Here is their schedule for the remainder of this week. Click here for the menu, and start salivating. If you find you get hooked, you can subscribe to their newsletter and never miss a treat.

Tue, Jan 20	12-3:30: 38th St & 5th Ave
Wed, Jan 21	12-3:30: 45th St & 6th Ave
Thu, Jan 22	12-3:30: 38th St & 5th Ave 3-4:30: Truck 2 - UWS, Bway in 80's (Call)
Fri, Jan 23	12-3:30: 45th & 6th Ave 12-2: Truck 2 - near 5th Ave & 13th St (Call) 3-4:30: 6th Ave & 20th St
Sat, Jan 24	10-1:30: Park Slope, Union St near Prospect Park W & 8th Ave 12-4: Truck 2 - UWS, Bway in 80's (Call)

happy birthday to you

This Happy Birthday Cake Pan might be the coolest thing to hit confection in years. Okay, so it's a little pricey at $39.50, but I might have to overlook that fact, and scoop one up from Delight.com today. I have a special someone who is having a birthday very soon, and this silicon cake mold will make a great presentation.

Who needs frosting, when you can say it with giant block letters made of cake?

Now all I need are some cake recipes! Here is an interesting one below: spicy and chocolately!


Boca Negra Chocolate Chipotle Cake

yield: makes 8 servings
active time: 2 hrs
total time: 3 1/4 hr

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus additional for greasing ramekins
• 1 cup sugar plus additional for dusting
• 6 medium dried chipotle chiles (1 ounce)
• 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 10 oz Valrhona semisweet chocolate (56%) or fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 4 large eggs
• 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F. Butter ramekins and dust with sugar, knocking out excess.

Toast chiles in a dry heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard stems, seeds, and ribs, then soak chiles in hot water to cover until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid. Purée chiles in a mini food processor or a blender, adding 2 to 3 tablespoons soaking liquid as needed to form a paste. Force paste through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and discard solids. Set aside 1 1/2 tablespoons chile paste and freeze remainder for another use.

Bring juice and 1 cup sugar to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour hot syrup over chocolate in a large bowl, stirring until chocolate is melted. Add butter and stir until melted.

Add eggs 1 at a time, whisking after each addition, then stir in chile paste, flour, and salt. Divide among ramekins [or add to your new Happy Birthday Mold] and bake in hot water bath, uncovered, until just firm and top is starting to crust, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer ramekins [or Happy Birthday Mold] with tongs to a work surface and let stand 2 minutes.

Unmold warm cakes directly onto dessert plates (they will be difficult to move once they adhere). [But not so with your Happy Birthday Mold! Because it's silicon. Yay.]

time-sensitive materials

Now here is a curious way to mark the passage of time. Calendar napkins by Moscow-based designer, Stas Aki.

Via NOTCOT, by way of Radville.

I suppose if you wanted to have a party, you would have to buy multiple packages, so you could all be there on the same day, so to speak.

spring 2009 at dollhouse!

Click here for the Dollhouse E-Shop

Click here to view the new Online Look Book

Our Website is new! Check it out. And check out this cool slideshow of our Spring 2009 photo shoot, shot by Yana Toyber. There are lots of cute behind-the-scenes shots, as well as the official photos for our print ads, which are running in the February issues of Teen Vogue (p. 16), Seventeen (p. 12), Nylon, Latina, People Style Watch, OK! and Ocean Drive.

fashionable gal about town

I wonder what Style Rookie is up to these days... I have been so hooked on Blondie and Brownie lately, I forgot to check my older favorites. We first found out about Style Rookie on the Teen Vogue Website. Tavi is way cool in my book. Check out her photography and her outfit choices. I also love her writing.

face hunter

[image from Face Hunter]

Check out this great outfit on Face Hunter. If you haven't visited this blog already, you should. Described as "eye candy for the style hungry," Face Hunter showcases fashionable European ladies and gents, spotted on the street.

the fame game with paris hilton

[pageprint from FameGame.com]

Have you seen this Website, the Fame Game? The first thing I did was to type myself in. Nope, not there. And then I typed in Paris Hilton. WOW! Look at her current rank. 4! That is pretty darn famous. And check out her "Attention Index." According to Fame Game, that is amount of "public attention a person on the system is receiving" measured from "New York media outlets, blog hits, industry parties, and both people and organization connections." Hmm, I've got to get in the Game.

teen vogue itgirls

[pageprint from teenvogueitgirls.com]

It's official. I became a Teen Vogue ItGirl yesterday. And then I took every single poll and quiz on their Website. It was so much fun! I personally recommend it.

your favorite pair of jeans

Pictured [L-R] Dollhouse 5-Pocket Skinny Black Jeans
Dollhouse Black & Blue Skinny Jeans

We know you love the classics. Especially our Black Skinnies! Simple styling. Versatile. Excellent figure-hugging fit. What's not to like?

As of this posting, we only have one pair left of our Basic Black Skinny Jeans. Are you a size 11? Then grab it up now! Otherwise, you can grab up a similar style: our 5-Pocket Skinny Black Jeans are in stock and ready to be loved by you. If you like a basic dark rinse blue instead, try our Black & Blue Skinnies too.

Shop and Compare:
If you love our Basic Black Skinny Jeans, you will also love our 5-Pocket Skinny Black Jeans, with all the same features. And we still have the full size range available. Sizes 1-13. Click here for a Size Conversion Chart, and get shopping.

• Tapered legs for a slimming fit
• Artificially distressed hardware throughout with silhouette shaped emblem on back right pocket
• Embroidered design on back pockets
• Button and zipper fly closure
• Imported
  
  

Dollhouse Skinnies. It's all in the details.
Shop this jean.

new year's resolution: exercise more, part 3

Rollerstop, $95 on Areawear

Continuing with this series of unusual exercise equipment, why not try the above silver skates to get your 2009 exercise regime jump-started? I'll tell you why not. These roller skates, designed by Harry Allen, are made of resin and marble. Oh well. Apparently though, they make a heck of a door stop. Or a book end.

Available for pre-order on areaware.com. Areaware is a New York City-based company specializing in unique design products and original expression.

outerwear deals on dollhouse.com

Take advantage of our latest deals on dollhouse.com! Great corduroys, puffers, vests, fleece jackets, and wool coats too, all at a nice price. Don't forget to use the special shopping promo code [10EBB6] on all orders of $100 or more. Note: This is code is valid site-wide and expires 11:59 PM EST, 1/15/09. Spread the word to all your friends.

SHOP ALL THE GREAT OUTERWEAR STYLES>>

drive those exhaust fumes away: go eco in 09!

Is this grassy Volkswagon the latest in Eco-Chic?

[image from UT100]

I think this is an 80s model of some sort. Now, put to better use,
in my humble opinion.
[image from UT100]

Living in New York City, I cannot tell you the last time I actually drove a car. I keep my driver's license current though, just so I can board a plane, ride the Amtrak, or write a check (but who really writes a check anymore...). I have often thought that if I had a driveway, I would jackhammer it up and grow grass on it. I would convert my garage into a cool art studio. And if I had a car, I would use it as a planter. So I loved finding out about these new eco-friendly cars. What are they? I will have to get this Chinese language Website translated and get back to you. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of the photos.

designer skateboarding anyone?

Louis Vuitton’s limited edition Stephen Sprouse skateboard and skateboard case.
The pricetag: $8250. Includes case!
[image from WWD]

While I'm on the topic of skateboards, I thought I would call this little number to your attention. Can you imagine carrying around your Stephen Sprouse designer skateboard in its Louis Vuitton carrying case? What outfit would you wear? What would the kids at the skate park think? I guess you'd have to have to bust out some extra-cool Old School moves to compensate for your flashy New School gear.

By the way, this week, the Louis Vuitton boutique on SoHo’s Greene Street will be transformed into a Sprouse destination for the new Stephen Sprouse collection debut. Sprouse was big in the 80s and was known for his graffiti art and fashion design. Check out these video tributes to learn more about the designer. There also will be a simultaneous event at nearby Deitch Projects (the Wooster Street location) for the opening of the Rock on Mars Sprouse retrospective this evening. Now that I would like to see. Via WWD.

Note: there is even more information to be found on this topic on Racked. Check it out. And the Official Website is: WeLoveSprouse.com

evelyn full-cowboy boot by dollhouse

NEW! The Evelyn Full-Cowboy in black, on dollhouse.com

Hey, did you know? The sleek and sexy Evelyn Full-Cowboy is now available in black. And the studded buckle belt is removable, making it easy to wear this style with your favorite pair of skinny jeans. (Options! We love options.)

Be sure to check out the Evelyn Full-Cowboy in tan too. Also with removable buckle belt. With or without, this pair of boots would be great with our Fit & Flare Jeans, among others.

Don't forget to take advantage of our special New Year's offer on dollhouse.com when you order: take 30% off all orders of $100 or more. Enter code 10EEB6 at checkout. Now through January 15, 2008. Happy shopping!

Get this look on dollhouse.com
Dollhouse 5-Pocket Skinny Black Jeans (click here)
Dollhouse Evelyn Half-Cowboy (click here)
Use Code 10EEB6 at Checkout

Get this look on dollhouse.com
Dollhouse Fit & Flare Jeans (click here)
Dollhouse Evelyn Half-Cowboy (click here)
Use Code 10EEB6 at Checkout

an ornament with options

Now here is an ornament none of your friends will have. The Sharikus New Year Ornament by designer Anna Ponomaryova. There are 14 ways to hang it. Amusing, no? On ArtLebedev.com.

new year's resolution: exercise more, part 2

image via NOTCOT

How cool is this? Imagine yourself getting fit in style on this beautiful board. The IPSVM skateboard by NYC-based industrial designer, Loren Kulesus, will certainly turn heads. And I might add, it's a more interesting alternative to joining a gym...

new year's resolution: exercise more

The Walking Bike by Max Knight.
Built for Arkitip Magazine

I vow to ride my sneaker bike more often in 2009. No just kidding. I don't really own a sneaker bike. But I might resolve to buy new sneakers this week and try a new type of exercise. Like sneaker biking, for example.

Back with more ideas [later today] to make you Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise for 2009. Well maybe not Wealthy. But definitely Healthy and Wise. Ok?

By the way, you must read more about Arkitip Magazine. The magazine changes every six issues in size and format. Check out some pretty inventive formats of past issues here, like the inter-office mail envelope. The magazine is devoted to supporting the arts, promoting freedom of expression, and making art affordable and accessible. All noble goals. Pretty cool.

happy new year!

Happy 2009!!! Did you have a good New Year's Eve? How did you celebrate? Did you make any New Year's resolutions? Please add your comments.