Sweet Date Spot! Vegan Chocolate- who knew?

I was recently looking for a cute wine and appetizer spot to take my mom and godmother before our dinner reservation. Anne and I love Cocoa V for their yummy dark chocolates and strange (but amazing) flavour combinations (ie chocolate covered edimame) They also offer all organic, free trade and vegan chocolates.

But we had never sat in their lounge area before. We decided to try it out and absolutely loved the adorable interior, great wine list and delicious chocolate plates. The chocolate plates are def the star of the menu! Served cheeseplate style on a cutting board with knives for sharing, the plates are thoughtfully prepared in categories:
-5 piece of chocolates of either Pure, Nut, Crunchy, Fruity or Exotic Fruit selections, $13.00/plate
( You can also create your own combination of 5 chocolates.)

We had a great time and I totes recommend Cocoa V as an adorable before or after dinner drink spot.

Cocoa V
179 9th Avenue
New York, NY

Winkin' and Drinkin'

And I thought Ms Diva! was the most sophisticated kitty in town! Hello Kitty/Sanrio just partnered with Torti, an italian wine distributor, to bring us the most adorable line of wine and champagne around!

There are four varieties including:

Hello Kitty Sparkling Brut Rosé - A deep reddish pink sparkling rose made from 100% Pinot Noir that has a frothy mousse as well as a pretty nose of rose petal and red currant scents.

Hello Kitty Sparkling "Sweet Pink" (Half Size) - This semi-sweet sparkler has floral notes with almond reminiscience

2008 Hello Kitty Angel White - a fresh, very "blanc" white wine made entirely from Pinot Noir free run juice.

2006 Hello Kitty Devil Red - Garnet red with brickish highlights, this is a classically rendered Pinot Noir that presents a seductive bouquet of wild flowers and forest aromas.

IN NYC you can purchase The Sparkling Brut Rose and Sweet Pink today at :

Elizabeth & Vine
269 Broadway@Houston
(212)-941-7943



**I havent tasted them yet as the bottles were a gift from Anne and just too pretty to open! bu tI recommend the Sweet Pink-
Miss Kitty is Winkin' and Drinkin' on the label- a pose I intend to work in to my repertoire

600 condoms and too many paper towels

If you are looking for an interesting date this month- check out the Museum of Sex RUBBERS exhibit:


I created a dress for the exhibit's director made of 600 condoms all hand washed, sewn and spraypainted :) I attended the opening gala with Anne and some friends and we had a ton of fun. The exhibit has everything from 17th century condom packaging to condom art and dresses.

check it out at:
MUSEUM OF SEX
233 5th Avenue
NY, NY
Sun-Fri: 11am- 6:30pm
Sat: 11am- 8pm

NO H8!

Anne and I got asked to do Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley's no H8 campaign last month. Those guys are great and it was a lot of fun. Check out their campaign here:

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Happy V'day kids!! Anne and I were selected for GO Magazine's Most Captivating Couples in America Issue!!
Check it out here


xxxx-FND

Countdown to V-day!

Only a few weeks until V-day so you better start planning your gifts and dinner reservations soon! I stumbled upon a really great jewelry website with the perfect ring for ladies with clean and modern (but romantic) taste.

The Inner Message Ring
by Korean designer Jungyun Yoon appears to be a modest 2mm gold or silver band, however it also imprints a "secret" message on the wearers finger.

Choose from 14k gold or silver, imprints "Always" or "Marry Me", $121.00

LIP SERVICE (nope, not the new DIOR high gloss lacquer)

As much as I'm a huge advocate of super romantic dinners and perfectly planned gifts, I've recently realized that sometimes words are worth a thousand presents.

Over the holidays I gave my mother an adorable winter coat. She loved it and it fit perfectly. My mom put it on and smiled as she zipped it up, she knew it suited her and that she looked great...Until my dad walked in and said : "Really? That looks at least a size too small for you." (Important side note: my father thinks fleece camoflage pants are haute couture)

I was really bummed out by this because:
1) Selfishly, I had picked out and given her this coat and
2) My mom is a really pretty and stylish lady who looks great in all her clothes but this comment completely changed her mood. He took the "I feel pretty" out of her step and it showed instantly.

Another friend of mine recently recounted a nervous third date when she decided to step outside her comfort zone and wear a sexy La Perla garter belt and thigh highs sans underwear. In the heat of the moment her boyfriend looked confused instead of gratefully surprised and asked, "You came over here like that?! I mean you sat in the subway in your dress without underwear?" Needless to say he completely killed the mood along with any future lingerie endeavors his date may have wanted to try.

My girlfriend's and my style could not be more opposite. I own enough feathers and rhinestones to outfit an entire cast of Vegas showgirls while she gravitates toward crisp button downs and Brook Brothers Oxfords. But even though I probs wouldn't love a plaid button down shirt on a hanger, I think it looks stunning on her. Mostly because she is the most gorgeous girl in the world, but more importantly because I can see that she FEELS adorable in it...

Similarly she gets that I shine in a corseted dress and thigh high Christian Louboutin boots ( <--my xmas gift from her!!) And tells me I look beautiful...even though this look anywhere else might remind her of a deranged pirate.

So please, make sure to compliment your lady when she looks good. And even if you may not always get what she's going for, try your best to be supportive when she's rocking a questionable look she FEELS good in. (Added bonus: you're way more likely to score if she feels sexy AND hears that you think she is too)