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SEEING DOUBLE: MOS DEF AND DRES FROM BLACK SHEEP

Mos Def and Dres share more than physical traits; they are both hip-hop artists, from New York City, who first arrived on the scene in the 90s.

GIFT FOR THE ULTIMATE ADIDAS LOVER

"LIMITED EDITION MICROPACER HAMPER
GET IT NOW BEFORE IT RUNS OUT

HARPUTS.COM

FOR ONLY $250 + shipping INCLUDES:

MINI DISC
FLASH DRIVE
STICKERS
TAPE
LASER POINTER
COOL TOY
CARABINER
BELT BUCKLE
BALLOON
MONEY CLIP
KEYCHAIN
LANYARD
STICKER DISPENSER
BOTTLE OPENER
NOTEBOOK
CARRYING CASE
SHOES"

UNDRCRWN SAMPLE SALE

"LOCATION
627 N. 2nd St, Philadelphia PA 19123
(Northern Liberties between Fairmount and Spring Garden)

DATE
December 19, 20, 21

TIME
12PM - 7PM

To continue with the blowout sale on our website, we are having a warehouse/sample sale in Philadelphia on December 19th - 21st. If you want to see what's left, come early!!!! There are some classics, some current stock and one-off samples that won't be seen anywhere else in the world.

Tshirts for $8

10 Tshirts for $60

Sweatshirts for $15

New Era Hats for $8

Jackets for $25

Exclusive adidas vs Undrcrwn Shoes for $60

THE HOLIDAY COLLECTION will be available at nice prices too!!!!"

40% OFF DVF HOLIDAY COLLECTION

Nothing ushers in a warm, fuzzy, holiday shopping season like a Diane Von Furstenburg holiday sale (Who wouldn't want great, timeless fashion at a great discount?!?!). Enjoy 40% off  at DVF stores and DVF.com.

THE ALEXTHEARTISTE JAM OF THE WEEK: "WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME"

PAUL MCCARTNEY "WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME"

I am in the middle of a wonderful Christmas party with my good friends. We bond, we fight, we put up with each other...but in the end we all love each other very much. :) Since most, if not all, of us are big Beatles fans, and we are celebrating the holidays, Paul McCartney's cheesy yet cute Christmas tune is perfect for the occassion.

SEEING DOUBLE: AMY ADAMS AND ISLA FISHER

Red hair, same style, funny roles; it's almost impossible to tell Amy Adams and Isla Fisher apart.

THE ALEXTHEARTISTE JAM OF THE WEEK: "I'M FREE"

THE WHO "I'M FREE"

This week ended my corporate office career--I was laid off. I'm relieved because I didn't enjoy the work that much anymore. It paid well and was secure, but my heart is in my art. Now I am going to use my severance package to pay a few months of rent in advance and do what I really want to do. It's incredibly scary to try to survive on what makes you happy, to avoid being a starving artist (or ARTISTE in my case). You have to work twice as hard to make it a reality, but the rewards are yours. Not a corporate company's that makes millions of dollars a year, not to build up other people's dreams and goals, but your own. I've always been terrified of getting stuck with a "regular job" just because it pays the bills, and feeling that I never truly exhausted my chances at making it big with my talents. If you can do it, even if you think you can't, FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!!! "I'm free. I'm free. And freedom tastes of reality. I'm free. I'm free. And I'm waiting for you to follow me."

BEFORE AND AFTER: DITA VON TEESE

I had known that Dita Von Teese is a natural blonde, but I wasn't prepared for the night-to-day transformation that she apparently underwent. Beautiful as an 80s/mall rat/preppy-looking blonde named Heather Renee Sweet, she is now the super glamorous, sexy raven-haired Dita. I just wonder why she didn't use her real last name--Sweet sounds very pin-up-y!!!

BRITNEYS NEW VIDEO FOR "CIRCUS"

Here's the video for Brit Brit's new song "Circus." Damn skippy--dance floors should be seen as center ring, center stage!!! "All eyes on me, in the center of the ring, just like a ciiircus."

GIANTS SIGN COLOMBIAN EDGAR RENTERIA!!!

I'm so stoked that the Giants have signed Colombiano Edgar Renteria to a two-year, $18.5 million contract!!! I was bummed that of all three South Americans on the team--Vizquel, Sandoval, and Ochoa (all from Venezuela)--none were from Colombia. Renteria is the first Colombian to play in the World Series, winning it for the Marlins in 1997!!! Now here's hoping that he has a great first season with the Giants!!! 

For more information (from SFGiants.com) about Renteria and his signing, click here. For a look at his career highlights (and not so shining moments), check out his Wikipedia entry here.

30TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION UGGS

Say what you want about UGGs, but they are super comfy and toasty. You also have to give the brand credit for constantly reinventing itself, with newer, fresher takes on the classic boot (I recently nabbed the crocheted ones.). These are the 30th anniversary (limited edition!!!) UGG boots--something new, but also a reminder of why they have been around for 30 years in the first place.

CREATE SF GIANTS ORNAMENTS AND MORE!!!

How cool is this?!?! You don't have to go to the game to get a Giants photo!!! Decorate your Christmas tree in Giants ornaments, emblazoned with pics of you and all your loved ones, or create other Giants keepsakes with your favorite pics!!! 

*I received this ad in an email directly from sfgiants.com--sign up with them if you want updates like this one!!!

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THE ALEXTHEARTISTE JAM OF THE DAY: "I DON'T WANT TO LIVE ON THE MOON"

ERNIE (FROM SESAME STREET) "I DON'T WANT TO LIVE ON THE MOON"

My boyfriend has the most random songs in his head at any given moment. When I noted that New York has a lot of the cool fashion and magazine jobs, and that I would love to work there but don't think I would want to live there (I'm not sure I can handle a huge, busy city!!!), he started singing the words to this song. It contains a great lesson: you may want to visit different places, and will enjoy visiting different places, but home is truly where the heart is.

GET YOUR FILL OF SPRING GREENS

LANVIN

HERMES

ANNA SUI 

BEHNAZ SARAFPOUR

AKRIS

*All photos from Style.com (photographed by Marcio Madeira)

Every shade of green was found on the Spring 2009 runways, continuing the bold color trend seen this fall. Note that none of the garments above had matching green shoes (although it could be pulled off by the right person)!!!

I WANT!!! I WANT!!! I WANT!!! SAN FRANCISCO POSTER BY ORK POSTERS' JENNY BEORKREM

The Curiosity Shoppe (855 Valencia St., SF) is brimming with unique, artsy objects that are full of personality and charm. Wanting to keep abreast of the newest items, I signed up for their email newsletter. Today's mailing included this awesome piece of art: a limited edition (only 100!!!) "White on Kraft"-colored San Francisco poster by Jenny Beorkrem.

I'm on a huge hype about starting my art collection, and this poster is cool (love the breakdown of the neighborhoods!!!), limited edition (I love those words), and affordable (only $35!!!). Plus it's San Francisco!!! This is so going up in my living room.

SEEING DOUBLE: THE HOGANS AND THE CHAPMANS

Linda Hogan and Beth Chapman are uber-tan (usually), peroxide blonde, busty women who have a flair for the tacky. Their husbands, Hulk Hogan and Dog the Bounty Hunter Duane Chapman, respectively, are equally tan and blonde, testosterone-driven, muscular tacky men who also happen to be both Christians. (In everone's defense, they all seem like nice people, but fake tanner and hair bleach don't lie.).



Apparently, the similarities end there, at least for Beth, as rumor has it she said Linda "looks like a slut" and is "a real drunk." (This is according to the New York Post , not the most credible source, I know; I was unable to find the blog in question to verify the information.) Beth's comments, which were in response to Linda having a 19-year-old boyfriend, places her on Team Hulk. It turns out Dog and the Hulkster are friends, and both couples used to hang out together. Can you imagine that?!?!?!

LESPORTSAC OPENS SOHO STORE ON NOVEMBER 26

THIS WEEKEND: TRUE/HUF/UPPER PLAYGROUND WAREHOUSE SALE

THE ALEXTHEARTISTE JAMS OF THE WEEK: MAC DRE/HYPHY FREE-FOR-ALL

I have to cater my Frisco folks (415!!!) and give you all a big dose of all things hyphy. Who better to deliver it than the King of Hyphy himself, the late, great Mac Dre???

"FEELIN' MYSELF"


"GET STUPID" (REMIX)


"THIZZLE DANCE"

AT ELUXURY, EARN WHILE YOU SPEND!!!

Fashionista wasn't kidding when they said that most of their invites lately have been for sales. This is my third post today regarding email flyers I've received with special shopping discounts, bonuses and invites!!! The great thing about this one from eluxury is that when you buy something, you get store credit for future purchases!!! That will help ease any shopping guilt and give you some leverage when explaining that luxury purchase to your husband.

CONGRATS TO TIM LINCECUM: 2008 CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER!!!

Congratulations to Tim Lincecum for winning the 2008 Cy Young Award, for being the best pitcher in the National League!!! You have made the Giants fans and San Francisco proud!!!

There will be a live press conference today at 2pm, which will air on sfgiants.com and Comcast SportsNet Bay Area (which will also re-air it at 6pm).

LAST DAY TO GET 30% OFF @ DVF PRIVATE SALE!!!

You can never go wrong with DVF (Diane von Furstenberg). Save 30% on a dress you'll have for a lifetime.

ERICA WEINER JEWELRY SAMPLE SALE

Erica Weiner's jewelry is unique, charming, affordable (yeay!!!) and full of that bit of love and history anything vintage is touched with. I'm jealous of anyone able to go to this sample sale--20%-50% off already affordable items!!!

SHOPINTUITION'S FIRST ONLINE WAREHOUSE SALE

*I would check this sale out (click on the flyer). I got three pairs of shoes from Intuition last week (before having gotten this flyer sent to me), with free shipping, for only $16.97!!! (I'll talk more about the items in the "Deal of the Day" post later.) Plus, this store is the place where celebs and magazines find the latest "it" items!!!

"MAD HATTER'S PARTY" NOV. 22 @ YOSHI'S

Apparently, Donovan's the one who throws and/or DJs at all the foofy parties in SF. Add this in with the fact that I absolutely love theme parties, and that this one is literally walking distance from my house, and you can imagine my excitement at the upcoming "Mad Hatter's Party" on November 22, at Yoshi's in San Francisco.

I can see how a lot of themed parties can be a pain in the butt --you feel you have to go all out, spend a lot of money, and go with the theme, unless you want to get pointed at and laughed at the whole night. The beauty of a Mad Hatter's Party is that you can:

a) go all out and dress up like one of the Alice in Wonderland characters, or in any other jazzy costume complimented by a hat

or

b) just wear what you normally wear to the club...with a hat.

Everyone wins!!! Especially your boyfriend, when you tell him you're dragging him to a "costume party."

*Below is all the information sent out with the flyer:

"After the tremendous success of last year's MAD HATTER'S Party, Donovan hosts his famous annual San Francisco tradition at the ultra chic Yoshi's restaurant. Enter the Sexy Yet Twisted World of Donovan's "Wonderland". From the creator of the famous "Haunted Ball" Halloween Production, come experience Yoshi's magically transformed into the Psychedelic World of Wonderland with over $10,000 in decorations. Immerse Yourself in the Psychedelic World of Non-Sense. Where the Bizarre & Absurd Become the Ordinary. Witness Outlandish Performances & Playful Characters from Another World Dimension... Take your photo with the entire cast from Alice in Wonderland.

Hats Requested.

So starting shopping now!!! Goorin Bros. Hat Store is offering 15% off their entire collection of hats bothat their San Francisco store or at their online store (http://www.goorin.com/). Online Discount Code is "MADHA" (Valid until 11/21/08). Click Here to Print Out a 15% Discount Coupon for Goorin Bros. San Francisco store (1612 Stockton St., San Francisco).

TICKETS ON SALE NOWClick Here to Receive Discounted Ticket Price & Secure Your Admission & Priority Entry.

Platinum VIP Members ReceiveComplimentary "Priority VIP Immediate Express Entry" for you + up to 4 female guests. Additional gentlemen guests can accompany you through VIP.No RSVP Necessary. Your Name is Automatically on the Platinum VIP List at the door.For More Information on Becoming a Platinum VIP Member, Click Here.

Bottle Service Table ReservationsTable Reservations include complimentary "Priority VIP Immediate Express Entry" for you + up to 4 guests.Reservations require only 1 bottle minimumTo make a reservation, please email: http://us.mc313.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=VIP@DONOVANSF.COM&subject=VIP"