Fashion 101

Wanna be a luxury goods exec? Now Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois is offering a course. Or you could study at the ESSEC in France. Personally, I'd say go to France. That's where the luxury good companies are, after all. Read the article here.

Luxury Laundry

Your Holly Golightly is quickly finding out how Bostonians differ from New Yorkers. Most astonishing (to date) would be Bostonians desire to do their own laundry. In New York it is common to send your laundry out, meaning the dirty laundry is picked up at your home and returned a few hours later clean and folded in a way that only the magical laundress can do. You can imagine Your HG's terror when faced with the un-norm. Luckily we found our own magical help, The Laundress line of luxury fabric care products take the chore out of doing the laundry.

The website also has handy every day tips such as:

Q : Red lipstick and red wine are stubborn stains. Any advice?

A : The best time to treat a stain is right when it happens. For lipstick and red wine, soak (in hot water for cotton or warm water for linen) then spot clean. If the item is silk, spot clean with cool tepid water and do not soak for more than 15 minutes.

Your HG's fav product (though so hard to pick because we LOVE them all) is Fabric Fresh ($14), keeps our closet smelling fresh!

HG + THE LAUNDRESS = LOVE

Great Gift Idea

Here's an artsy fun gift idea for that hard to buy person. Blurb has introduced its BookSmart product that lets users produce sophisticated high-quality books. Best of all the book editing software is FREE! Unlike other photo albums produced with products like iPhoto, Blurb’s product helps produce books based around a variety of content types like cookbooks, portfolios, art, baby books and, yes, photo books. So what are you waiting for? Put those old photos and memories to good use, who knows, you might just get published.

Celebrity stylist - new products

Sally Hershberger is one of the most influential and sought after hairstylists in Hollywood and New York, a personal favorite of directors and celebrities alike for her trendsetting vision and extraordinary skill that marks her individuality. Equally in demand in the world of fashion, she has been the top choice for a number of the world's most renowned photographers and models, shooting multi-million dollar ad campaigns along with covers for the best fashion magazines in the world. She is also the only person Your HG will let touch her hair...which makes the fact that we now live in Boston a rather expensive haircut - but amazing nevertheless.

Sally has just launched a new line of hair care products and we are certainly going to stock up. You can even order right from the website.

Zara opens in Boston

Opening up shop where the former Armani Cafe (*tears*) use to be Zara opened their 214 Newbury Street store on Thursday. Those unfamiliar with Zara, Your HG would best describe it as a small step up from your local H&M. Great for last minute going out wear, not so great for that glamourous gala.

Boston's store offers 2 floors for women and 1 for men, "boo-hoo boys". Dresses run around $60 to $120, not too shabby. We miss our Armani Cafe.

Fashion Must Have

Your Holly Golightly is going crazy for this classically striking silk organza Paul & Joe 's Black Georgel mini. How gorg this would be for a night on the town - Carrie Bradshaw watch out Holly's in town. Thanks P+J Holly love you!

Boston Lounge Picks

The club scene in Boston can be a daunting affair; if you don''t know exactly where to go you could find yourself amidst a group of underage college kids drinking their "beverage" from a suspicious plastic cup. Or *shudders* close to harassed by some loud-mouth guy and "his buddies." But luckily for you your Holly Golightly is here to fill you in on the swanky see and be seen happenings around the city.

28 Degrees - (1 Appleton St) - For the perfect martini Holly suggests you check out this sleek (to say the least) South End hot spot. Designer Mark Bombara definitely got it right. The transparent chic purple curtains section of private areas for a more intimate gathering among friends. We highly suggest the Pomegranate Cosmo (Pearl vodka, triple sec, pomegranate and fresh lime).

Alibi - (215 Charles Street) - Located in the Liberty Hotel - formally the Charles Street Jail, the echoes of the former jail remain present within the interior design. We especially loved the collection of celebrity mug shots that lined the classic brick walls. The lighting and cell gates added to the sexy factor, and also allowed for areas to be sectioned off for reservations or a large party. Your HG suggests the Jail Bait Martini and to feed your hunger the margarita pizza is fantastic.

Whiskey Park - (64 Arlington Street) - Rande Gerber the genius behind LA's SkyBar (another of HG's spots) and NYC's Whiskey Bar, (and of-course the hubby of the gorgeous Cindy Crawford) has successfully established the same level of awe in his Boston-based Whiskey Park. Located within the Park Plaze this ultra stylish lounge serves up its signature bourbon and rye cocktails to the posh Bostonian clientele. The interior is rockstar glam, with fake fur couches (easy PETA), liquid leather loveseats and rich dark-wood counters for posing at at the bar. See you in the VIP area.

The Beehive - (541 Tremont Street) - For a more bohemian choice offering a side of live music head over to The Beehive. The funky eclectic vibe of local artists mixing with the posh business crowd made your HG nostalgic of her fav LES (Lower East Side)-NYC spot. Reservations suggested as there is always a line waiting to get in.

Dining In Boston (this week)

Now is the time for all social-scene wannabe's to dine in style because it's Restaurant Week in Boston. Now is the perfect time to check out that spot you've heard so much about without any spenders remorse. Come see what Boston's Top Chefs have to offer. For a list of participating restaurants and full details click here

The Next Jackson Pollock?

Legendary abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock popularized the technique of 'action painting,' his works capture the ongoing battle between artist and blank canvas. A new Boston-based artist, Jeanine Heller is quickly gaining the same notiriety for the ability to capture emotion to canvas in the same way Pollock did while remains cutting edge and contemporary — a sure sign for future success.

(The Dance, 2008 Courtesy Jeanine Heller Gallery)

An Eyelash Wig?

I am always on the look out for the world’s best mascara. I desperately need more from my naturally short, fine eyelashes. I need them bigger, bolder, better and I am working my way through all the mascaras until I find a formula and brush combo that is ‘just right’.

If I am running late, I will always find the time to stroke some black pigment through my lashes. I can’t be without it. Mascara is my love and my infatuation; I won’t stop till I find my ideal match.

Today we are headed over to Sephora because we can't take hearing another word about Imju Fiberwig ... Your Holly Golightly must see what all this hype is about.

Stay tuned for our report...

When Goats Fly

Recently your Holly Golightly watched the film Sideways (for the 10th time) and since then we have been on the search for a new Pinot Noir. FINALLY, we have found one worthy of informing our readers. Flying Goat Cellars Pinot Noir is certain to please even the finickiest PN connoisseur. For us Flying Goat is heaven in a glass.

You can pourchase Flying Goat at:
Bauer Wines 330 Newbury Street

Charles Street Liquors 143 Charles Street 627.523.5051

Holly's Beauty Pick

1.7 oz Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (formerly known as Kate In a Jar)

Your Holly Golightly is going to let you in on one of the BEST skin exfoliates out there. Kate Somerville's products are fantastic! Kate's Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment is the next best thing to seeing Kate in her LA-based clinic. Use the exfoliant twice a week and see the results, our skin is both clear and baby smooth.

Holly Loves Kate Somerville. xo

Bag Borrow or Steal

Bag Borrow or Steal is said to be the Netflix of luxury goods from David Yurman jewelry to Fendi, Chloe, Chanel handbags. You pay a monthly fee, about $20, $50 or $100, and get to “rent” handbags or jewelry and keep them as long as you like. When you’re sick of an item, you mail it back and get a new one. Investors aren’t put off by the mouthful of a name: The company is announcing an $8.25 million round tomorrow. They’ve raised almost $12 million to date.

What are you waiting for - go get that fabulous bag you've always wanted.

TFF Tickets On Sale NOW

It's that time of year again when cinephiles flock to venues around NYC in celebration of the Tribeca Film Festival. In the aftermath of 9/11 Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff founded the Tribeca Film Festival to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan through an annual celebration of film, music and culture. Since its founding, the Festival has attracted over two million attendees from the US and abroad and has generated more than $425 million in economic activity for New York City.

Tickets are ON SALE NOW, don't miss out as this is truly a great event. (Also our great friend Wendy has worked extremely hard in helping pull this together - Shout out to Wendy at TFF xo).

Events Include
Tribeca Talks Panels: Superheroes, Spies, Industry Insiders, Funny Girls and Rappers. Tribeca Talks has them all.
Tribeca Drive-In: The Festival's classic outdoor screening series at the World Financial Center Plaza.
And SOOOO much more, Your Holly Golightly is just counting down the days until it starts (April 23rd - May 4th).

Evian's Mineral Water Spray?

We agree with Gawker's post in regards to Evian's $10 water spray, but then again it's sold at Sephora and it just so happens that your Holly Golightly has a Gift Card. So in reality it's just as if it were free, right?

"Are you a summertime golf enthusiast, a woman with hot flashes, or just someone who enjoys comically conspicuous consumption? If so, you need to run out and purchase some Evian Mineral Water Spray straightaway. With every spritz of the five ounce, $10 bottle, you send the message: I have spent $10 on five ounces of water. Oh, wait; it's propelled by nitrogen. Well then. (Gawker)"

Monthly Must Read

Sophie Kinsella, known as the name behind the Shopaholic series, is the undisputed queen of the “likable but shallow” protagonist (although my sister argues that Becky is NEVER shallow). She conjures up tale after tale where the nice, funny girl you want to share a cosmo with encounters some huge dilemma and somehow comes out of it all smiling - not to mention fashionably fabulous. Her latest must read Remember Me? isn’t all that different – your Holly Golightly definitely enjoyed this one almost as much as she enjoyed her tales of BeckyBloomwood.

"In this irresistible novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Shopaholic & Baby, 24-year old Lexi Smart wakes up to find she not only has amnesia—but that her once imperfect life is now … perfect. How did this happen? Will she ever remember? And what will happen when she does?" (Official Random House website)

The Cutest Shoe

We looooooooooooovvvvveeeee the cute little mouse flat by Marc Jacobs. A spin off of MJ's old mouse shoe the new flat it just too cute to not have. While our favorite is the black & white spotted mouse, we are eager to have every color mouse and sit each one down and have a tea party - How cute! Holly loves MJ's mouse ballerina.

Sunday in the South End

Today your Holly Golightly embarked upon the South End of town. We had originally planned on brunching at local hotspot Beehive, but by the time we got there it was closed (*tears*). So instead we settled down at Pops. I had the Brioche French Toast (which was fabulous but a bit of overload on the nutella) my brunch buddy was delighted with her order of the Roasted Turkey Sandwich. The amazingly hot waiter added to the enjoyment.

We completely agree with Boston.com's review 'With the conversations set against a backdrop of cream-and-black paisley wallpaper, tin ceilings, frosted glass, and black-and-white-ticking upholstered chairs, Pops has the feeling of a party held in the home of fashionably progressive fin de siècle socialites."

After noshing at our little chic discovery we headed across the street to POSH a small boutique offering trendy home-furnishings and our favorite candle Votivo. (Red Current $29).

Now your HG is off to destress and apply a facial mask. Nighty Night.

Current Shoe Fetish

Introducing the current love of my life:

The Ivory Python Pump from Christian Louboutin

Holly + Christian = Love

Our other favorite Louis

Today your Holly Golightly sets to the streets of Boston to our favorite spot LouisBoston.

Looks like rain outside, be sure to bring your umbrella. A day like this the only thing that does any good is to hop in a cab and go to Tiffany's.

Keith Richards for Louis Vuitton

We would have preferred Johnny Depp in pirate costume.