The Chelsea...Lately

Ladies’ Living Room Fashion Series on the Fifth Floor at the Chelsea Hotel, Atlantic City

Beginning May 5th, the Fifth floor lounge will undergo a temporary ‘make over’ into the Ladies’ Living Room, a Fashionista’s Night Out from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The hottest fashion and jewelry designs will be offered with fabulous discounts on the hottest Spring and Summer items.

The Chelsea will open up its Living Room to savvy shoppers who recognize quality at great prices. The May line up includes:

Denim Habit..................... May 5th
Knit Wit .......................... May 12th
Rack -n- Roll.................. May 19th
Stella & Dot .................. May 26th
provided by Regina Viscount, Independent Consultant

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New Year’s Gourmet and Glam

In two weeks, the world will celebrate the start of a new decade and you don’t want to be scrambling to get reservations at your favorite restaurant. Now is the time to start making calls and reserve your party for New Year’s Eve. If you don’t know what to do or where to go, we have some ideas.

Dining in a train car at Rod’s Steakhouse  is half the fun at this elegant landmark restaurant in Madison: $64.95 for early seating at 5:30 or $84.95 for dinner and music starting at 8pm.

Dine in casual elegance at Red Restaurant and Lounge in Red Bank: $55 for a 3-course dinner or $25 after 8pm in the Second Floor Lounge. Champagne toast at midnight.

Feast on local and fresh Italian/Mediterranean food at Tre Piani in Princeton: $95 for 5-course dinner and dancing at 8pm or Open Bar and Tapas also at 8pm.

Go back in time to the 1860s when you dine in the 150 year old farm house of La Campagne in Cherry Hill: $85 for a 7-course dinner. BYO

An evening at the Tuscan-style Renault Winery  in Egg Harbor Township is worth a drive whether it’s 10 minutes or an hour: $99 for 5-course gourmet dinner and dancing in the Grand Ballroom starting at 8pm.

We also have some special NJMyWay discounts to make sure you are well dressed and stocked for the big night.

Put a fresh face forward to 2010 with a $20 discount off a facial at Gatsby Salon in Green Brook. Just mention NJMyWay when you make the appointment.

Glam up your look with a piece of jewelry, clothing or handbag from BellaDawn. Use NJMyWay15 when you check out.

Whether your hosting or attending a party, CoolVines of Princeton and Westfield wants to help you choose the best wine pairings with 15% off any CoolVines Wine Club order of $100 or more. Use NJMyWay at checkout.

NJ My Way Managing Editor Hilary Morris (www.mrsmonj.com) contributed this article

Jersey Crafters On Line

ETSY is an amazing online community of sellers offering handmade and vintage items. Plenty of these talented  Etsy artisans live and work here in En Jay. 

This holiday you can support your local craftspeople and shop their Etsy stores for one of a kind items, and never leave the comfort of your computerDiscover unique jewelry designed and hand fabricated from precious metal and stone at South Jersey’s Barron Design Studio , Marlton’s DiBeauDesigns has a great handcrafted sterling necklace with a silver disc and crystals. Gathering Stars in Hazlet offers lead free soldered stained glass jewelry pendants and sun catchers, that have a hand-crafted look and an elegant feel - Find wonderful prints and papergoods featuring the fun 1920's flapper doodle characters at Princeton based  Flapperdoodle.  Ragsnehali from Jersey City specializes in unique hand-crafted Paper Crafts, office stationery sets and handmade gift items -  House of Le'Moore is your chateau for cool vintage fashion from the 30's to the 80's  -  Custom Buttons from Hudson County’s The Angry Robot can be made into magnets, zipper pulls, earrings, necklaces and much more!  Princeton’s Kate Gabrielle offers prints to give your wall a sense of humor -  At Hopewell’s Outer Knits you'll find beautiful warm, cozy, and classic hand knits for children and adults, featuring sweaters and mittens - Every vintage button, postcard and poster at Princeton’s sinatrafan103 was made before 1989! 

Vervain Savonervain Savon of Stratford specializes in natural soaps and body care using essential oils natural colorants and fair trade oils - never any synthetics -Deepshade's handwoven chainmaille jewelry  of Clementon is as bold and eclectic as you are!
Our thanks to Sue Doctor, crafter of nifty retro- bracelets and other jewelry made of typewriter keys from HauteKeys.

ONE-OF-A-KIND

Nothing ordinary for you...or your friends!  If only extraordinary hand-made goods will do, then the One-of-a-Kind Show is the place for you.   The four day show will feature work from more than 200 artists, artisans and designers from across America in a wide range of media including painting, sculpture, glass, photography, ceramics, jewelry, wearable art and furniture. New Jersey is represented by nearly 20 craftspeople including jewelry artist, Sheila Ferneke, whose dynamic and colorful necklace is pictured above.
SHOW LOCATION DATES AND HOURS:
Pier 94
12th Ave. at 55th St., NYC
Preview Night December 10, 5-9 PM
Friday December 11, 11 AM- 8 PM
Saturday, December 12, 10 AM-7 PM
Sunday December 13, 10 AM-5 PM
Tickets, $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors
$12  online at www.oneofakindshowny.com

Shopping Cart

From north to south, En Jay women are twittering about cool, fun shopping events this week. In Livingston on Wednesday night, you trade your used jeans for new, and support a good cause.
Donate a pair of your gently used jeans, and get 20% off your purchase of a new pair at Complements Two’s Denim And Diamonds event. Representatives from designer jean makers and Jennifer Zauner jewelry will help you shape your new look.
Enjoy treats from Nutley’s Stuffed Cupcakes and Millburn’s Restaurant MC. Your used jeans will be donated to the Goodwill Rescue Mission of Newark. Tell them you are coming by dropping a note to rsvp@thehipevent.com or (973)707-7125.
Down south, round up your gal pals and head to the Cherry Hill Mall on Friday, where career expert and author Nicole Williams (Girl On Top) is hosting a gathering with cocktails and job seeking advice, and deep discounts on “interview” clothing.  RSVP: http://girlontopbook.com/tour.

Two more events for shopaholics:
You know it’s officially holiday season when the Zimmerli Museum at Rutgers opens its annual Holiday Boutique. Loads of great crafts and unique gifts beginning on Wednesday
And the nice ladies from Chris Christie’s hometown of Mendham are reminding us about their 10th Annual Holiday Boutique at the Brookside Community Club on Saturday . You might just satisfy your longing for a new Longaberger!

New Kids on the Shop

It’s not even Thanksgiving but it’s the holiday shopping season in the New Jersey malls. From decked out trees to glittery tees, it’s all about glitz, glam and luxe for holiday gift giving. 

From now through November 25^th, The Mall at Short Hills (www.shopshorthills.com ) wants to make holiday shopping easier for you. With any purchase of $250 or more in mall cards, you get a $20 card too!  Give the gift of choice this year-one size fits all!

When you arrive, let us suggest two new shopping destinations:

It may be over 100 years old, but it’s New York at its best. Henri Bendel ( www.henribendel.com ) opened its only New Jersey location in September and can offer something for any level of Bendel girl with prices starting around $30.  

Choose from their vibrant enamel bangles and rocker chic jewelry or get a pair of smooth-like-butter fingerless driving gloves.  For your holiday journeys pick up a  signature Bendel striped travel case or hit the cocktail circuit with a sleek metallic clutch. 

Around the corner is the highly anticipated first En Jay  Vince store (www.vince.com ), which offers separates in neutral colors, and quality fabrics like cotton, cashmere and suedes.  

With a price point starting around $95 for their cotton Henleys, Vince makes investment pieces that can be worn in casual or professional environments in  fabrics will last. 

And they operate on the philosophy of “if it fits, get it in multiple colors.” While Vince offers both men and women’s clothing, you can arm a male recipient-who may have some matching challenges- with a Short Hills card and send him to Vince knowing he can’t go wrong. 

Better yet, send him to pick up your holiday gift at either Bendel or Vince .You can thank us later. 

Zipped and Pumped

TREND WATCH: The exposed zipper is one of Fall's hottest looks from tip to toe. The Lola Peep-toe booties ($360) and Jacky pumps ($325) from Elizabeth and James are ruffled and ready for a fashion rendezvous.

You'll find more great zipper looks in NJSL's upcoming October issue-

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Sock it to Me

Aaaargh... where is the mate to this sock? Sound like another Monday morning? Make it easy on yourself and get a “sockscription” at Blacksocks.com.  “Sockscribers” receive three pairs of high quality socks every four months for an annual subscription of $89 (including shipping).  www.blacksocks.com

FASHION for a CAUSE

What can top cocktails, shopping, and hanging out with your friends? How about knowing that every dollar you spend results in a donation  to Jersey Battered Women’s Service, a full-service domestic violence and domestic abuse prevention agency.

WHAT:   Fashion for a Cause 

Tickets are available for $35 and include drinks, hors d’oeuvres and discounts on all merchandise

WHERE:  Park Avenue Club 

184 Park Avenue in Florham Park,

WHEN:  Wednesday June 24^th from 5pm - 9pm

Participating vendors include 3^rd Eye Brand of Brooklyn, NY; Alberto Parada Jewelry of Washington, DC; Allison Sargent Events of Montclair, NJ; Ame Ame of Jackson Heights, NY; Badgley Mischka; Bari’s Baubles of Caldwell, NJ; Blakely Ink of Scarsdale, NY; Burberry; C. R. Interior Designs of Short Hills, NJ; Cartier; Coach; Damani/Bliss; Dieci Colori.com of Livingston, NJ; Dieci Lifestyle Spa of Livingston, NJ; DKNY; Dolores Covert Jewelry of Wharton, NJ; Donna & Company Artisan Chocolates of Cranford, NJ; Fashion Fix of Oakhurst, NJ; Fendi; Ferragamo; Furr Me! of Martinsville, NJ; Goji Gourmet of New York, NY; Gucci; Hats by Selima of New York, NY; Heather’s Designs of Summit, NJ; IDoTattoos.com of Little Falls, NJ; Jia of Millburn, NJ; Just Be Smooth of Millburn, NJ; Lia Sophia Jewelry of Pompton Plains, NJ; Mary Kay of Madison, NJ; Michelle; Movado; Premier Designs Jewelers of Wharton, NJ; Ricki-L of Montclair, NJ; Robyn Ross of South Orange, NJ; Sandra Baquero of Lodi, NJ; Scott Kay; Selve of Red Bank, NJ; Silpada Designs of West Milford, NJ; Tissot; Total Transformation of Carteret; NJ; and West Essex Lighting Studio of West Caldwell, NJ.

To purchase tickets or for more information on Fashion for a Cause call 973-267-7520 x409 or visit www.jbws.org.  

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