Christopher Columbus Was a Big Fat Stupidhead...

...but he was smart enough to sponsor sales galore!

This weekend is no exception. From the 12th of October through the 17th, Yoox invites you to peruse it's wares. All you have to do is mosey over to your laptop, do a little clickety-click and voila! Receive 90 percent off apparel from Prada, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and more at the Yoox super sale. Do I make it easy for you or what? Happy clicking, all! 10/12 -10/17: Online only.

Splurge Vs. Steal: Ms. Fabulosity's Picks of the Week!

Stuff is everywhere! More stuff out and about than anyone could ever use, try or sample. So, I thought I'd make it easy for you. Why am I giving you both the higher end and the lower end you ask? Simple. I figure that if you save enough on all of the steals and deals I give you every day, you should be able to treat yourself from time to time, right? {Insert nodding head here}. See? I knew you'd agree with me. ;-)

This week's picks are all about pampering your sweet, little toesies. Yes, this week is all about the feet. Splurge: Diamancel's luxurious line of foot buffers are a footsie must-have. An industrial-strength, furiously fast-acting foot file that takes care of thick, dry, and cracked callus buildup. Fabulous! My personal pick: The Bliss #20 Conquerer. $38, various websites.

Steal: The PedEgg is an As-Seen-on-TV item that actually lives up to the hype. The Ped Egg has over 100 precision microfiles that remove the calluses and dead skin from your feet, leaving you with silky smooth skin. It's tiny, travel-friendly, mess-proof and CHEAP!!! What more could you want? $10 (buy one, get one free online), various stores and online.

I can see you tap dancing from here. Enjoy your happy feet!

Culture Alert: This Weekend, There's Nothing Wrong With Being a Peeping Thomasina...

New York is a big dang place. So big, in fact, that even Ms. Fabulosity can't get to it all. But what I can do, and DO do, is to look up. The architecture here is AMAZING! New York City is just beautiful, if you look at it the right way (by that I mean with your eyes open!). Where am I going with this? All over New York, babycakes!

Event Description:

openhousenewyork (OHNY) will present the 7th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend, October 10th and 11th. OHNY provides free access to sites that showcase New York City's rich architectural, design, engineering and cultural heritage. This year’s diverse selection ranges from the historic to the cutting edge.

Among the participating sites are tours of the legendary Apollo Theater, the Atlantic Avenue Tunnel—the world's oldest subway tunnel, the newly opened High Line and, rising above it, the Standard Hotel.

Perennial favorite sites and programs will once again be opening their doors to the public: Alice Austen House, Angels and Accordions at The Green-Wood Cemetery, the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Ellis Island's South Side and Ferry Building tours, the Grand Lodge of Masons, High Bridge Water Tower, Murray's Cheese, the Noguchi Museum, the Paul Rudolph Foundation/Modulightor Building, Radio City Music Hall, Queens Botanical Garden, Tom Otterness Studio, and Seven World Trade Center.

This is an event for the born and bred and transplants alike. See New York City from the inside out. Get up, get out and take a bite of our lovely, yummy Apple! See website for more details.

Baby, It's Cold Outside! Let Me Warm You Up... *wink*wink*

Okay. I have to admit. I have been in denial. I have lived in New York City my whole life and know the weather like the back of my hand and yet, I can't seem to wrap my brain around the fact that summer is over and fall has begun. Well, if you are like me and need an Autumnal jumpstart, head over the the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Thrift Shop for a boost. FYI: This ain't your Mama's thrift shop.

This elegant shop is more boutique than thrift store and this weekend they are is hosting a fall luxury-coat sale. Hundreds of coats, jackets, capes, and accessories starting at just $65! Designer minks are $1,800. If you're gonna get warm, this is the way to do it! Do we love this or what?! Happy hunting. 1440 Third Ave., nr. 81st St. (212-535-1250); F (10–5:30), S (11–5).

Hugo Boss is Practically Giving the Clothes Away!

Okay. No time to talk. Have to get to work and make some money to subsidize this New York City livin' I love to do. Starting today, Hugo Boss (Men's and Women's apparel) + Sample Sale = 75% OFF! You do the math. By the way: Love this! 601 W. 26th St., nr. Seventh Ave., eighth fl.; T–Th (9:30–5), F (10–3).

Let's Play Sneaky Peek-a-Boo!!!

I am in a total AaaahOooohm state of mind. So, to honor my own need for relaxation and inner and outer peace and to encourage yours, I present to you: Spa Week Sneak Peek at Euphoria Spa. Getting appointments during Spa Week, especially at the best spas, can be a challenge. Now you have a chance to beat the rush. Euphoria Spa is offering discounted treatments for $50 during "Sneak Peek Week" (the week before Spa Week, October 5 - 12), including the Blue Agave Enzyme Facial (50 minutes, originally $185) and the Blue Agave Massage (60 minutes, originally $125). Consider this a Spa Week EZ Pass. 18 Harrison St., nr. Greenwich St. (212-925-5925); M (10–8), T (1–8), W–F (10–8), S (10–7), Su (noon–7).

Cheap Eats: Something to Tide You Over and Fill Your Belly While I'm Away!

Okay, everyone, I will be out of town until Monday, so I thought I would leave you with a post that you'll be able to milk until I come back. Aren't I a sweetie?

DiningFever.com is a website dedicated to getting you money off your bill. This site gives you the ability to take a percentage off of your bill, simply by mentioning a specified code when you make your reservation. Discounts range from 10% off of one person's tab to 25% off of the entire check -- including drinks! Outside of restaurant week, this is your best chance to eat like you can actually afford to live here. This is Yum and WOW all rolled into one!

Make a reservation for this weekend. Eat 'til you're stuffed. You've got my permission to be a total pig. ;-)

See you on Monday, people!

DecadesTwo Pop-Up Shop with KiKi de Montparnasse Opens Tomorrow!!!

I am going to be out of town for this, but DAMN I wish I weren't! I can see Maxwell perform another time, right?!

Event Description:

Kiki de Montparnasse invites Decadestwo back to New York City, and the love is stronger than ever! Indulge in the best of Hollywood Style with Decadestwo’s collection of the most exquisite pre-loved high-end designer clothing and accessories at prices that may just make your heart go a flutter. At our second session you will find: more than twice the amount of treasures from last May’s event; an astounding selection of Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik; an expanded selection of new, vintage and one-of-a-kind designs from Kiki de Montparnasse, offered exclusively at this event only; a handsome range of refined menswear, first time viewing in New York. Floor will be replenished ongoing and for every event.

How much more fabulous can an event get?! When you are buying your little something special, think of me, will you...? Love, hugs and Happy Shopping!! 79 Greene Street (in Soho), October 2, 11 - 7; October 3, 11 - 7; October 4, 12 - 5.

Better Than Spa Week: 31 Days of $31 Spa Treatments!!!

How often can you get pretty, feel more relaxed and do it all for a good cause? Now's your chance. It's time for the 5th Annual Pretty in Pink Spa Event sponsored by PrettyCity.com. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, from October 1 - October 31, PrettyCity.com subscribers will have access to $31 spa treatments at some of New York City's best spas! We're talking Brazilians, microdermabrasion, massages, facials and MORE! And, to top it all off, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to BrightPink.org, a national non-profit providing education, support and a sense of community to young women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.

Did I lie, this is better than Spa Week, no? Enjoy your spa MONTH, ladies!

$25 Tuesday Strikes Again! Facials for Everyone!

What can I say? That Spa Sally chick is a genius! Thanks to $25 Tuesdays, I am the proud owner of a deep tissue massage, a seaweed mud-parrafin facial and a Diamond in the Buff body scrub. Aaaahhhh....

So, it is my great pleasure to let you know about the newest deal: $25 Signature Facial at Smooth Synergy. Yes, just $25! Let's not forget the fact that Smooth Synergy is one of NYC's top locales for relaxation and beautification. How in heaven's name can you pass this deal up?!

Remember you have to buy your facial by midnight or you will be out of luck...with less thank lovely skin. Who wants that? Happy spa-ing, my dears! www.25Tuesdays.com.

Aspen Today... Turks Tomorrow... All For A Steal! Recession-Busting Travel Site for the Jetsetting Fashionista!

Calling all Travelistas! From the group that brought us Gilt, the website dedicated to helping us fill our closets with ridiculously discounted merch, we now have Jetsetter, a slicker version of Gilt for travel. Sweet!

Jetsetter is a members-only site. That means sales are not available to the general public. Membership is completely free and sales have no additional fees. Sales last for two days, or until sold out, and are centered around one particular destination, theme or brand. Users can typically select from a variety of room types at different price points, so every budget can be accommodated. Rates are only good during the sale, so be sure to book before it's over. P.S. Deals found on Jetsetter are not available anywhere else! This is exclusivity to the max!

Now, there is, of course a bit of a catch. Being so new, Jetsetter is not taking on members. If you are a member of Gilt Group, though, you're a member of Jetsetter. And if you're not, I can help with that. Just click on any one of the links above to accept your invitation to Gilt. Once a member you will not only have access to the most marvelous fashions, but the world will be your oyster!

Upcoming Sales: South America, Venice, Italy and the Isle of Mustique. Pure indulgence...

Well, I'm off. The world awaits. Take lots of pictures!

Super-Sale Sunday! Sample Sales Galore! Happy Shopping!

It's raining. Only the most diehard shopper does killer shopping it in the rain. Unless, of course, you have me! Read on for how to upgrade your Glamorosity...ONLINE! Stay dry, my lovelies!

Beyond the Rack (Click here to accept invitation):

What: Gucci Handbags
When: Now thru Monday, September 28, 1 p.m.

What: Fendi Handbags
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 11 a.m.


Rue La La (Click to Accept Invitation)

What: Kenneth Cole watches (I have mine!) up to 70% off!!!
When: Now thru Monday, September 28, 11 a.m.

What: Cole Haan Outerwear
When: Tuesday, September 29, 11 a.m.

What: Theory
When: Tuesday, September 29, 11 a.m.

What: Diesel
When: Wednesday, September 30, 11 a.m.


You may also want to check out ideeli.com , Editor's Closet, and Outnet.com. Good stuff, people, good stuff... Happy shopping!

7 For All Mankind Warehouse Sale! What the Heck Else Are You Going to Spend Your Money On?!

This doesn't happen. 7 For All Mankind hanging around in a warehouse?! Doesn't happen. Until now. 7 For All Mankind is hosting its first official Warehouse sale and you, my dears, are invited! Jeans start at just $65! If you know this brand, then you know this is a steal.

RSVP before you go. Expect lines to be crazy. No lie, but I am sure it will be totally worth it. The sale is on for four days (the first day is by invite only), but you should look for (some) new merchandise and price slashing as the days go by. You are now equipped. Make sure to do an honest butt-check before buying those jeans! ;-) Happy shopping, my lovelies! The Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street (bet. 6th and 7th Avenues), 5th Floor, October 1 - October 4, 10 - 8.

Culture, culture, culture! All for FREE!!!

Living in New York City is fabulous! One of the best things about it, in addition to the amazing nightlife, restaurants and shopping, New York City is the culture capital of the world. But being an art-o-phile can get pricey! No need to spend money tomorrow though because it's Smithsonian Mag's Museum Day! Admission is free on Saturday, September 26 at nearly 40 museums in our area, including the Rubin Museum, The Cooper Hewitt and The New York Historical Society, just to name a few. And this offer is not reserved to Manhattan alone. No siree! Wherever you are, in whatever borough, Museum Day has a museum for you. What a treat!

Now shoo, shoo! Go get your culture on! Happy weekend, everyone!

Get a Little Culture Under Your Belt! Lincoln Center, Anyone?

Okay, so my rest lasted a little longer than a day. What can I say? I guess I overslept. How can I make it up to you? How about I lull you into forgiveness with the soothing sounds of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center? I can be forgiven for my absence and you can become a little more couth. Win-win, no?

Here's the deal courtesy of Groupon.com:

Enjoy the sweet strains of the CMS well into next year: $55 gets you three concerts of your choice presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (a $120 value). The accomplished artists of CMS range from the most recognized musicians in the world to gifted, emerging young stars. CMS presents chamber music of every instrumentation, style, historical period, and height in its extensive concert season, and today's deal allows you to sample a few.

CMS performances take place in the newly re-opened Alice Tully Hall, which was closed for nearly two years for renovations. Acoustics in the magnificently renovated space are pristine and rich, and carry the intimacy of chamber music—be it a piano sonata for four hands or string quartet for eight hands—to each seat with warmth and clarity. Anthony Tommasini of the New York Times says the 1,087-seat hall is "the most remarkable achievement of the renovation is that the Starr Theater, though not any smaller, now feels intimate and warm." This rare deal gives you the chance to hear some of the world's finest musicians perform in this beautiful new space again and again.

How fantastic is that?! But you have to hurry! This deal expires at midnight. So, now all is forgiven, right? Thanks, I love you, too! Enjoy the concerts and I'll see you tomorrow!

Today I Rest...

Danielle really does do NYC! This glamorous(ly poor) girl is exhausted.
Saturday will be my day of rest. See you all tomorrow!

Eat/Shop/Drink/Indulge:: All on the Cheap!

Four day weekend: Four ideas to have a kick-ass mini-holiday in our kick-ass city! Live it up, people!

Eat: If you can't finagle your way into your neighbor's barbecue, the next best thing is a fabulous burger and an ice cold beer. That said make your way into Soho to Shortys.32 for their signature sliders and a beer of the bartender's choosing. These yummy burgers are made with ground short ribs, giving them a richer flavor than most ordinary hamburgers. Couple that with a charred-to-perfection sesame seed brioche from Tom Cat Bakery, and it's easy to see why it’s a hit. And what will this tasty morsel and a icy cold sudsy cost you? Just $12!!! What a bargain, especially when you consider that the burger alone costs $16. YUM! Shorty's.32, 199 Prince Street, 212.375.8275.

Shop: Shopping is great, but shopping for a cause is better. After you meet your friends for brunch, why not stop by the Hog Pit for a little accessorizing. Stock up on accessories and support breast-cancer research at the Hog Pit's jewelry trunk show, featuring discounted designs from Elizabeth Warner's Maasai collection, as well as silver, gold, and gemstone pieces from Laura Mady. Part of the proceeds will go to the Breast Center at St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center. Sweet! The Hog Pit, 37 W. 26th St., nr. Sixth Ave. (212-604-0092); 12:30–8.

Drink: You'll want to kiss me after this one. It'll be all you can do to contain yourself, watch. Agozar is having a Recession Special every Friday and Saturday night, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.: All-You-Can-Drink Sangria! All-You-Can-Drink Drafts! All-You-Can-Drink Mojitos! Just $20 per person!!! I tell you the truth. I never lie. Just go to the Agozar page on Citysearch and print out your All-You-Can-Drink coupon (be careful though, there are two. Print the one for 10 p.m. - 2 a.m). P.S. While you're there, grab a bite. Agozar is a full-fledged restaurant. Agozar, 324 Bowery @ Bleecker Street, 347.223.5169.

Indulge: Meander over to Queens for a little free luxury (and isn't that the best kind?) this weekend. Stop by the launch party for new Atina Aqua Mineral product line at Rani Spas. Founder Dr. Rani Thukral will give free consultations, and the store is offering free use of spa services, including massages and waxes, in addition to complimentary refreshments. Seriously? What more can you ask for? I am ooohhhing and aaahhhing as we speak... ;-) Rani Spas, 64-11 108th St., Forest Hills (718-830-0100); 4:30–8:30.

Pretty, Pretty Dresses... Pretty, Pretty Dresses For Sale!

I have a confession. It's an addiction actually. I love a pretty dress. I crave them. I need them. I have to have them. Here's the problem, though: I can't afford anything! It's true. Like most addicts, my addiction had put me in the (glamorously) poor house!

But I still need my fix. That's where eDressMe.com comes in. Beginning Thursday, September 3 and ending on the 10th, eDressMe is hosting a summer sample sale, offering up to 90 percent off select designer dresses. We are talking Nicole Miller, Tracy Reese, ABS and more! Prices are $150 or less. After you get your fix, remember to think of me, 'kay? Enjoy! 325 W. 38th St., nr. Eighth Ave., 17th fl. (212-239-6505) M–F (9:30–6) or online.

Who Wants to Drink for FREE?! Ooohh Me!! I Do! I Do! Pick ME!! Pick ME!!

I love this place. Truly I do. Drinks, atmosphere and food, oh my! I love LCL without free drinks so imagine how fantastic this place must be with complimentary cocktails. I Aaaahhhh at the thought...

Here's the deal: Las Chicas Locas is having a Labor Day Block Party on Thursday night (September 3rd) and as their special gift to you they are having a two hour complimentary cocktail special! Okay, let me repeat that for the cheap seats: 2 Hours of Complimentary Cocktails!!! The event begins at 5:30 and continues until 7:30 p.m. Believe me, you won't be disappointed. Tip: Have the $2 sliders during Happy Hour (until 7). You will dream about them for weeks after. I promise. {*salivating*salivating*} 160 West 25th Street, New York, NY, 212.337.8301

Put your hands on me, Baby!!!

No, no, no... This is not an invitation for some lovin' (but maybe we can arrange something later *wink*wink*), this is this week's announcement for Tuesday's $25 spa offer (www.25Tuesdays.com). Every Tuesday I will give you the dish on what $25 offer you will get to indulge in. This city gal is fabulously stressed, so again I say, "Put your hands on me, baby..." Mama needs a massage!

Just like for Cinderella, midnight is the witching hour for this offer. Don't delay! Your massage awaits. Enjoy!

$25 Deep Tissue Massage at Vada Spa
30 Minutes (44% off - regularly $45!)

Stressful summer? Get some deep relaxation with this deep tissue massage. Perfect for chronic muscle discomfort, knots and tension. The intensity and pressure of this massage increases the flow of blood & oxygen circulation, relieves tension at the core of tight muscles, and helps reduce inflammation and pain. Ideal for sports related stress and tensions.