MTV moves on up to The Heights

One of MTV's new shows for 2013 is Washington Heights, a show about a group of born-and-bred New Yorkers trying to make it while still honoring their parents' struggle and cultural origins, and living in the highest point of Manhattan.

The internet is buzzing with mixed feelings about the show from Wash Heights natives and Hispanics alike. Many fear it will be like Jersey Shore (although the trailer gives more of a Laguna Beach feel than Jersey Shore) and not represent Washington Heights the way it should be, as a culturally rich neighborhood with a growing amount of educated, artistic, driven and grounded individuals.

I must admit, when I first heard about the show a couple of months ago I wasn't sure if I should be excited, nervous or just roll my eyes. I'll reserve my comments until after the first episode. I hope to be pleasantly surprised, but I'm not holding my breath.

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Us Weekly Haute for the Holidays Gifting Gallery Event

Last night Us Weekly hosted their Haute for the Holidays Gifting Gallery event. It took place at the New Museum - Sky Room and featured gift ideas from their Holiday Gift Guide (December 3rd issue - the one with Will & Kate on the cover).  All of the gift suggestions on display were part of a raffle with p

roceeds benefiting the American Red Cross. There was also a celebrity photo exhibit by photographer Marc Royce. 

The space was great, food yummy and drinks delicious! Check out some pics from the event and if you haven't started your holiday shopping pick up a copy of the Us Weekly holiday gift guide for some great ideas.

Toy State's 007 car

Corkcicle, Ruff Night Ahead (wine), Lorac gift set

L.L. Bean foosball

Gund's Boo, Burt's Bees Baby sweater, InnoTab's tablet

Boombox Bird, Jessica Simpson PJs, Tory Burch for Target lunch set

Sundays are for Brunching: Indian Road Cafe

Tucked away in Northern Manhattan, Inwood to be more specific, stands the Indian Road Café. All around I’m a big fan of IRC. I started frequenting this summer and it never disappoints. Today we decided to head over and try the brunch. Turned out to be a great decision! When we arrived, the place was packed but we were able to get a table for 2 pretty quickly. As soon as we sat we were asked what we’d like to drink and we opted for the Bottomless Mimosas. At $14 dollars I’d say it’s pretty good! 

They have a pretty great brunch menu, lots to choose from. I had the Seaman Avenue Trucker’s Breakfast which includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, parmesan hash browns and toast. I know, I’m a fat ass! It sounds like a lot of food, but the portions are good and it’s definitely doable. You don’t feel as bad eating your food as you do ordering. Pancakes were topped with bananas and pecans which gave them a nice flavor. Two thumbs up to the parm hash browns!

My partner in food crime had the Traditional Benedict - 2 Poached Eggs with Canadian bacon, toasted English muffin, hollandaise sauce and parmesan hash browns. Also very yummy! Her one gripe with the poached eggs was the taste of vinegar was a little too strong.  

Another plus, we didn’t wait long at all for our food, and the staff was attentive and polite. Those are two key factors to a nice brunch afternoon. We spent about $35 each for bottomless mimosas (we drank 4 each), entrée, tax and tip. Only downside is the open kitchen. Indian Road Café is a pretty large space, but it gets smoky in there. Also, you leave smelling like food. I think it’s a small price to pay for a nice New York City brunch. 

If you’re in the neighborhood you should definitely stop by. For those not in the Washington Heights/Inwood/Marble Hill area please make the trek uptown, it won't disappoint! You can always make a day of it and take a stroll in the nearby Inwood Hill Park and/or visit The Cloisters. It’s a short walk from the 1 train, BX 7 and M100 and across the street from Columbia University – Baker Field. 

For more information on Indian Road Café, you can visit them online at www.indianroadcafe.com, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. 

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I’ve been gone from the blogsphere long enough! This morning, going through a good 5 topics with my sister while drinking our coffee, I decided to start up again. Why not?! The holidays are so inspiring to me, I might as well start today.

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Hope this holiday season is filled with love, happiness and the desire to make every day count. XOXO 

Hernan Lander Fall/Winter 2010

I must admit, I love supporting young hispanic entrepreneurs, I do! So, I must also be honest is saying that what made me want to learn more about this young designer is the fact that he is Dominican.

With that said, I'm so glad I went to see Hernan Lander's fall/winter 2010 presentation this past Friday, February 12th (I'll keep this brief because I'm totally late for work). He did not disappoint, I absolutely love the collection. My favorite piece is a white blouse he paired with a fantastic jacket and skirt. There is a lot of black in this collection, but it's fine with me; I don't mind the black at all and it's a fall/winter collection.

I really think Hernan Lander is off to a good start and I would love to see more of the young designer in the future.

Bijules Fall/Winter 2010 Preview + Ruvan Exhibition

On Thursday, February 11th I had the great pleasure of attending the Bijules Fall/Winter 2010 preview and Ruvan Exhibition at Eva NY Boutique. The presentation was a joint collaboration with fashion photographer Ruvan featuring Jules Kim, designer for Bijules, and the "Scream and Spirit" collection.

New York Fashion Week 2010

Today is the first day of New York Fashion Week. Yesterday's snow storm didn't stop the masses from beginning their fashion week endevors. Twitter was a buzz yesterday -- difficulty wearing stilletos, many wardrobe changes, OH NO! can't get to NYC - but that didn't stop many from going out and looking fab trading in stilletos for rain boots and beautiful coats for parkas.



Here are some images from Women's Mafia fashion Show on Tuesday, February 9th featuring designers Jonathan Kayne, Shauntele, and Ardistia.

On a sad note, The Daily Mail is reporting that Alexander McQueen committed suicide last night. A source at McQueen's office confirmed the suicide saying "It's a tragic loss."

And so another season starts, while a fashion icon's life ends. The show must go on............