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:: CONTEST OF THE WEEK ::
The Sonja Picard Collection of to-die-for gorgeous jewelry 'aint just another line of purty dazzlers. This line is created in alignment with the ancient yogic concepts and tantric traditions of adornment, and we are kinda obsessed with it. It just screams sexy and spiritual/ I do yoga AND wear stilletos. And just 'cuz she hearts GirlieGirlArmy.com, Sonia is offering a special contest for you lovely darlings! Purchase a (vegan!) Manipura Belt (named after the third chakra) at 50% off (usually $120, now $55) and automatically get entered to win one of two truly luxe prizes: A Pink Kunzite Ring worth $3,700 or 4 Diamond Stack Rings valued at $3,400. Offer is valid until September 7th, 2009.
:: HOT ON OUR GLAMAZONIAN RADAR::
"Don't let complexity stop you. Be activists. Take on the big inequities. It will be one of the great experiences of your lives." Bill Gates
- Ten Ways to Live Like a Diva on a Dime.
- Don't Fly This Summer 'Til You Read This Blog.
- Our response to "Oh, I'm practically a vegetarian. I mean, I don't eat red meat." Or, "I don't eat any land animals, just fish."
- Gorgeous Eco Lingerie Mother Nature Herself Would Wear.
- Bad, bad baby carrots. Those purty little uniform orange darlings are hiding a dirty secret!
- Chic Organic Tee's for Our Favorite Shorties: The Best of this Summers Offerings.
- How to Combat Hair Loss Naturally.
- Fashion Emergency? Five Stylist Tricks of the Trade.
- The best ways to get your produce to last forever.
- Fell in love with this clutch/ bag at MooShoes this week. In person, it's large, roomy, and very vintage looking with an adjustable shoulder strap. Perfect for day or night. Fab find under $100!
- The Little Denim Vest Makes It Big This Summer.
- This past week, up to 450 dogs were rescued from the horrific conditions of a dogfighting operation during seizures in seven states. Animal welfare groups call this the largest simultaneous raid of dogfighting operations in U.S. history. Send words of praise to the seven states involved; encourage them to keep up the good work for animals!
- And we thought weed was the new cocaine. What were we thinking? Weed is the new acetaminophen.
- What's the deal with honey? Why some folks are eschewing it all together.
- For those of you who know our GirlieGirl Army Founder Chloé Jo Berman, you know she has a problem staying quiet (and keeping her clothes on)… especially when it comes to speaking up for the rights of animals. Check out her recent interviews with LL Cool J for Hamptons TV and Jordana Reim of On The Verge where she spills some secrets and shows her panties.
- The Wall Street Journal's favorite vegan shoe lines!
- Bliss Lau's outrageously sexy line of chain jewelry.
- Tell us something we don't know; Preservatives in Meat Now Linked to Dementia.
- Horrah! More Online Discount Coupons for Sustainable Products.
- The Franklin Park Zoo in Boston closing and may euthanize some of its animals due to budget cuts.
- 7 Ways and 7 Days to Renew Your Life.
- New York City Rental Bargains Are A-Plenty!
- This red high-waisted skirt with cute pin-tuck details will take you easily from day to night.
- Eight online vintage shops that make old treasures new again. The search for great vintage sure ain't what it used to be. But luckily, these 8 e-shops show us why clicking for vintage wares and accessories can be so totally addictive.
- An elderly woman says she was defending herself when she hit a 25-pound deer with a shovel.
- Want it NOW: Graham and Brown Taylor & Wood Frames Wallpaper is so cool.
- Here are the worst 10 boilerplate phrases — the ones to seek out and destroy in your resume as soon as possible:
- Win Green & Cruelty-Free Cleaning Supplies From Attitude!
- Geoffrey Berg, a graduate of Cambridge University, shows that monotheistic religions in addition to being incompatible with the discoveries of modern science and with human suffering are also incompatible with and contrary to simple logic.
- Love these wide shades that sport thick fabulous chains – it's like jewelry and glasses all in one!
- Peeps be careful: Bacteria at Brooklyn dog runs linked to pet deaths!
- 9 Easy Breezy Hats for Heading Off Into the Sunset.
- Business Tips from Inder Bedi. Matt & Nat's founder gives us the goods on creating a successful, ethical business.
- Do you hear "Your little girl is so cute!" when she is a he? XY, XX, or Undeclared: Gender Identity and Children.
- Joan Jett's personal pix from her weekend retreat.
- 13 Natural Memory Boosters.
- Free yoga = more popular than ever! We know some Los Angeles gals n' guys who swear by this free yoga on the beach class.
- Obsessed with zipper jewelry. Badass and somehow chic looking simultaneously.
- Women are at their happiest at the age of 28, a study has found.
- Stuff on sale that we love: Marc Jacobs unbelievable wearable Jacquard Zipper Front Dress, LaROK's terribly romantci 'Lace Me Up' Dress, AG Adriano Goldschmied universally flattering stretch 'Angel' bootcut jeans.
- What happens to big ticket items when Police seize property from criminals? It gets sold on online auction site propertyroom.com. Last we checked, you could get a rad bike for $11!
- Outside Insight: How to Practice Walking Meditation.
- This french toast stamp is adorable. We love toast any way you slice it but this clever stamper adds that extra lil' je ne sais quoi to our morning repast.
- 8 Ways To Celebrate a New Mama Without All the Stuff.
- The best chemical-free laundry detergents.
- Celebrity Shtup: I had sex with Screech. (Warning though this is hilarious, it's kinda graphic. Not for our easily offended readers.
- Yummy non-dairy cheese cake recipe.
- Save 75¢ off your next purchase of Silk Soymilk with this coupon.
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:: RECIPE OF THE WEEK ::
Raw Vegan Spicy Chipotle Gazpacho
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 medium tomatoes or 6 cups, diced
1 diced red pepper, half for soup and half for garnish
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 chipotle pepper (rehydrate a dried one or use the ones canned in adobo or you can use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle powder, more or less to taste)
3 pitted jumbo Medjool dates, soaked
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 avocado, diced for garnish
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped for garnish
Kernels from 1 ear white corn
1/2 green onion, thinly sliced for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS: Combine water, oil, tomatoes, 1/2 of the red pepper, garlic, chipotle, dates, lime juice and sea salt in a Vita Mix or other high speed blender. Blend until smooth and pour into four bowls. Garnish with the other 1/2 of the red pepper, corn, avocado, cilantro and green onion and serve.
Per serving: 303 calories, 19.5 g fat, 2.8 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 4.8 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates and 7.8 g of fiber. Recipe via Linda Aldredge [Serves 4]
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THE HOOK UP
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COUTURE SAMPLE SALE RUNDOWN!
*Stella McCartney Sample Sale July 14-15 T 9-7 W 9-6 Metropolitan Pavilion 123 West 18 Street (5-6 Avenues) First big Stella McCartney sample sale. Save 80% off original retail prices on ready-to-wear, shoes and handbags. From the Spring/Summer 2009 and previous seasons collections. All sales final.
*BESTSEY JOHNSON Date: Wednesday July 15th to Friday July 17th. time: 10am - 8pm where: millennium Broadway hotel 145 west 44th street, 6th floor between 6th avenue and Broadway 212-789-7546. evening dresses: $75, day dresses: $50, sportswear: $35. Payment: amex/visa/mc/cash, percent off: up to 75%.
*A.P.C. July 1-22 M-Sat 11-7 Sun 12-6 131 Mercer Street (Spring Street) 212.966.9685. Get 30 to 50 percent off the latest A.P.C. men's and women's spring and summer collection.
*Pow Wow July 6-17 M-F 10-6:30 234 West 39 Street (7-8 Avenues) 6 Floor 212.944.1414. Chic and trendy clothes at below wholesale prices. Coats, bottoms, dresses, and their signature summer pieces. They replenish daily until it's all gone! Sizes XXS-XL are available.
*Shelly and Renee's Deal NJ Sale Sale starts now 732.539.8750 Call for exact dates
Deal NJ Location: Call for location and directions. Designer gowns, cocktail dresses, sportswear, outerwear, knitwear, accessories and more. All new selection for Fall 2009. All sales final. No children or strollers allowed.
*Temperley London July 3-20 M–Sat 11-7 Sun 12-6 453 Broome Street (Mercer Street) 2 Floor 212.219.2929. up to 60 percent off. Sale is also taking place in their East Hampton shop: 53 the Circle, East Hampton, New York 631.329.6505. M–Sat 10–6 Sun 11–5.
*Thistle & Clover July 3-20 M-F 12-8 Sat-Sun 11-7 221 DeKalb Avenue (Clermont Avenue) 718.855.5577
Apparel from Tylho, Wren, Lorick, Geren Ford, and more is up to 60 percent off.
*Dior, Gucci, YSL, & More July 15-19 W-Sun 11-7 41 West 57 Street (5-6 Avenues) 5 Floor 212 935 2670
All sizes are available. Prices are up to 80% off retail. New Fall and Pre-Fall merchandise. Try-ons permitted in their attended fitting rooms. New merchandise arriving daily.
*Elie Tahari July 15-19 W – Sun 10-7 Chelsea Market 75 Ninth Avenue (15-16th Streets) Merchandise from summer, fall and winter seasons. Prices 60 to 80 percent off. All sizes.
*J. Crew & Crewcuts July 12-16 Sun 10-5 M-Th 10-7 261 West 36 Street (7-8 Avenues) 2 Floor
212.947.8748 J. Crew - samples for men & women. J. Crew - special occasion dresses. J. Crew - some bridal and collection. Crewcuts - samples for kids.
*Kieselstein-Cord Chicago Sample Sale July 14-16 T-Th 8-7 The Ambassador East Hotel 1301 North State Parkway (Goethe Street) Chicago, IL 60610. Kieselstein-Cord's first sale in Chicago in over four years.
*Nanette Lepore July 16 T 9-7 225 West 35 Street (7-8 Avenues) 4 Floor 212.594.0012. Sexy pique suiting and cotton summer sweaters available. Breezy eyelet dresses and cropped embroidered jackets will get you through the hot summer months!
*Optyx by Gruen July 16-18 Th-Sat 10-5:30 229 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT. Choose from their extensive luxury eyewear collections and the finest quality lenses found anywhere
*Ungaro, Valentino, Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana Sample Sale July 14-16 T -Th 10-7 Boutique on 57
12 West 57 Street (5-6 Avenues)Suite 807 212.247.2229 All up to 80% off.
*James Jeans July 21-23 T-Th 9-7:30 500 Greenwich Street (Spring -Canal Streets) Suite 202
212.221.4603 Your favorite dry-aged denim, for both women and men, are on sale with prices ranging from $25 to $80.
*Sunner July 28-29 T-W 8:30-7 265 West 37 Street (7-8 Avenues) Dresses, coveted jumpers and tops now 70-90% off.
*Built by Wendy Month of July M-Sat 12-7 Sun 12-6 46 N. 6 Street Brooklyn, NY
718.384.2882. Summer sample sale with great buys. Floral smocked sundress $80 (retail $200), classic denim jacket $120 (retail $176), and indigo chambray drawstring pants $65 (originally $130).
THANKS TO www.LazarShopping.com FOR THIS INFORMATION.
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NEW YORK: A WOMAN IS CHANGING NYC AND HER NAME IS YETTA KURLAND!
Join us: Wednesday, July 15th from 6:30pm till 8:30pm for a very special fundraising event hosted by Mary Max at the Peter Max Gallery What: Fundraiser for Yetta Kurland Where: The Gallery of Peter Max Location: 37 West 65th Street, 7th Floor When: Wednesday July 15th, 2009 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The suggested contribution is $150.00. But contribute what you can!! Please RSVP by calling Anne Marie Principe at 917-402-3482. If you are interested in being on the Host Committee for this event please RSVP to kate@yettakurland.com. Now more then ever we need your support in one of our final pushes in our fundraising efforts for our campaign.Yetta has an incredible chance of winning this campaign and we need your help to make sure we have the necessary resources to ensure her victory.
We look forward to seeing you all at this very special evening!
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NEW YORK: SEAGULL SALON IS LOOKING FOR A STYLIST/COLORIST!
We are looking for a full-time stylist or stylist/colorist to begin work August/September. Please keep your ears open and send anyone you feel may be a good fit our way! Seagull offers a competitive commission and benefits package as well as a creative and friendly work environment in a neighborhood boutique setting. Trinity is here Tuesday - Friday and Johanna is here Saturday - Sunday to accept resumes and chat. Thanks! SEAGULL 212 989 1807
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NEW JERSEY: VEGAN COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sunday, July 19, 2009 in Metuchen, NJ. Veg Social Breakfast !!!! Breakfast will be in Metuchen at Sunil's house, 117 Wall St, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Everyone is invited! Bring your friends, your favorite vegan breakfast dish to share, or just yourself. Breakfast starts at 11am sharp! Need ideas for vegan breakfast items? Contact us or check out http://m1e.net/c?85445958-aZEzNal82T9Ck%404424077-.SGysMHBSSdAw Want to try vegan pancakes, tofu scramble and vegan sausage links? Don't miss this event! Contact Sunil for more info: sunil.joseph.v@gmail.com or 732-423-3078
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 in Hamilton, NJ. Weekly Potluck will be in Hamilton at Darius's house, 1805 Nottinghill Lane, Hamilton, NJ 08619. Everyone is invited! Bring your friends, your favorite vegan dish to share, or just yourself. Anytime after 6pm. Dinner at 7pm sharp! Contact Darius for more info: xdariusx@riseup.net or 609-558-5054.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 in Somerset, NJ. Weekly Potluck will be in Somerset at Jason's house, 246 McAuliffe Court, Somerset, NJ 08873. Everyone is invited! Bring your friends, your favorite vegan dish to share, or just yourself. Anytime after 6pm. Dinner at 7pm sharp! Contact Jason for more info: veganjay@gmail.com or 732-259-7037.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in Piscataway, NJ. Weekly Potluck will be in Piscataway at Becky's house, 120 Walnut Street, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Everyone is invited! Bring your friends, your favorite vegan dish to share, or just yourself. Anytime after 6pm. Dinner at 7pm sharp! Contact Jeff for more info: vegsocialnj@gmail.com or 609-610-5613. Parking in driveway to left of yellow house. Becky's apartment is at the end of the driveway above a garage. Additional street parking around the corner on 5th St.
Saturday August 22, 2009 in Skillman, NJ Veg Social Backyard BBQ Potluck will be at April's house, 7 Hillcrest Court, Skillman, NJ. Everyone is invited! Bring your friends, your favorite vegan dish to share, or just yourself! Rain or Shine we are on!!! There will be great food, backyard games and an afternoon of summer fun! Anytime after 2pm. For more info contact April aprilshowers365@yahoo.com or 609- 458-8732.
Making vegan food is easy, fun and best of all cruelty free! If you have any questions check out www.vegweb.com for vegan recipes or contact us! Want to host an event or potluck? Want to start a VegSocial in your area? Having a social event with all vegan food and want us to help you get the word out? Get in touch! We'll help you make it all happen! Email vegsocialnj@gmail.com to be added to their email list.
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EVERYWHERE: YOU NEED A WEBSITE THAT DOESN'T SUCK
J. Davis has done the hippest sites for MTV, Microsoft, Ecko, Black Book Magazine, New York Times, Lupe Fiasco, and GirlieGirlArmy. Why not yours? Not only is he a stone fox, he's also master of the clean, chic lines and totally inspirational, unique design. Check out his work at http://m1e.net/c?85445958-AmV.e/IvYgusQ%404424079-ZALUR2EBz9Zsw
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NEW YORK: AT BABELAND, GIVING FEELS GOOD: SUPPORT FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY
For 25 years Food Bank For New York City has been the city's major hunger-relief organization by procuring and distributing food to a network of approximately 1,000 food assistance programs citywide that help to feed the approximately 4 million New Yorkers in need. Babeland is teaming up with neighboring retailers to help out and reward your effort! Bring 5 or more cans of food to any Babeland store July 17-19 during our Semi-Annual Sale and get up to 25% off everything at Babeland as well as discounts and deals at neighboring retailers like Ed Hardy, Dermalogica, Lazaro, Montauk Sofa, Vivienne Tam, and Antique Garage in SoHo and The Dressing Room, Roni-Sue's Chocolates, 20 Peacocks and Tropical Salon on the Lower East Side. In Brooklyn, take your philanthropy to the Bergen Street Stoop Sale to get 25% off at Babeland and 20% off at Bump, Eponymy, Private Stock and Bergen Street Comics and enjoy select discounts on food and drinks at Fish and Sip, Melt and Organic Heights. Even without a donation, you can shop Babeland's Sale and enjoy 20% savings on everything in the store! But the more you give, the more you get off. For complete details on participating businesses, visit http://m1e.net/c?85445958-Gc6Gjso7AmYG.%404424080-pCxagNzsAhmSs
Babeland SoHo - 43 Mercer Street (between Broome & Grand - all trains to Canal) – 7/17-7/18, 11am-10pm; 7/19, 11am-7pm - 212-966-2120
Babeland Lower East Side - 94 Rivington Street (between Orchard & Ludlow - F, V to Delancey-Essex) - 7/17-7/18, noon-11pm; 7/19, noon-10pm - 212-375-1701
Babeland Brooklyn - 462 Bergen Street (between 5th & Flatbush in Park Slope - 2,3 to Bergen) - 7/17-7/18, noon-9pm; 7/19, noon-7pm - 718-638-3820
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NEW YORK: ROCKIN' OUT FOR FARM ANIMALS: A CONCERT TO RAISE AWARENESS IN NYC ** JULY 16
Join Farm Sanctuary Co-Founder and President Gene Baur for a night of music and fun. Musical acts include Rorie Kelly, New Professionals (Fire Queen), Jenn London, Dead Stars on Hollywood, Neil Cavanagh, and Joy Askew. The concert will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Kenny's Castaways, 157 Bleecker Street (between Sullivan and Thompson). Admission is $10, and attendees must be 21 or over. Download more information about this event.
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NEW YORK: PERSONAL TRAINER TO THE CELEBUTANTES!
KENDRA and the Barefoot Tiger staff are the personal trainers to the stars and glitterati.. now you. Nothing is more worth it than having your trainer come to you and they don't only provide trainers, they have massage therapists yogis and nutritionists all available to come to your CASA! Feeling strapped? Partner sessions are the answer! DISCOUNT ALERT: all new clients get 5% off their first package of 5 or more sessions. Mention Girlie Girl Army when contacting. info@barefoottiger.com (646) 5268445.
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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK:
If the animals are on this list that means that they are URGENT and may be killed at their shelter for lack of space if people like us don't adopt or foster them. Note that transport from State to State can usually be arranged with rescues. PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO YOUR FRIENDS! Its one of the cheapest easiest and most effective things you can do to help animals.
VAN NUYS, CA: Two friendly fixed senior HUSKIES in danger. Please rescue them. Details/ pix here.
LOS ANGELES, CA: ASHTON- A1039796. 10 Pound black and tan Manchester Terrier mix - about 2 years and 1 month old. Contact: val 424-744-0077 http://m1e.net/c?85445958-KQV0.cnkisRe.%404424083-jD0lRtPnyhClw
ROSEMEAD, CA: Seeking adopters for Bunnie (gorgeous caramel pix mix,) Chocolate (angelic Rottweiler,) and Mr. Green (tiny little Chihuahua mix.) Please network to find great adopters ASAP for these three pampered and adored foster dogs. They have waited so long. Thank you! http://m1e.net/c?85445958-/stRDbM8xdQLE%404424087-LdO.qL0MrYb0w is the contact.
KERN COUNTY, CA: Kern County Animal Shelter is incredibly overwhelmed with intakes of puppies!
If you can rescue an animal, please e-mail Nicole Hardin at Rescue@co.kern.ca.us or call (661) 868-7131.
NEW YORK, NY: Please post for sweet, thin throwaway mom at Brooklyn ACC shelter:
http://m1e.net/c?85445958-SiWor2ILmeEJE%404424089-39MDcjImkyxw6, her ears are amazing! She desperately needs rescue!
MILFORD, NJ. Sweet white cat, sasha, needs home. MOLSEN15@YAHOO.COM
ATLANTA, GA: Pit mix with the best ever ears needs forever home. Her name is Apple. Pix & Details here.
ATLANTA, GA: Smoke is a very handsome 1 year old stray chow chow. He's great with other dogs and is VERY affectionate and friendly. PLEASE adopt/foster/rescue this nice boy! To do so contact Brook at 404-794-0358 or bhvfvolunteer@gmail.com
CORSICANA, TX: Pit in DIRE need...shelter closed. Pix & Details here.
SHELBYVILLE, KY: DOG LOVERS UNITE!!! Please help these babies out of the shelter or they die. Transport Available! Contact James ASAP: 502-633-0009/Fax: 502-647-9214 E-mail: animal.adopt@shelbycountykentucky.com
ROBINSON, IL: Crawford County Humane Society in Robinson IL is beyond capacity and desparately needs help!! They've already had to put down more than 20 dogs last week, bringing the total for the month to almost 50!! All of these dogs are highly adoptable! We moved out 30 dogs last week, but they had almost 20 come in on Weds alone! They are still in desperate need. At this point, all dogs are considered urgent!! Please take a moment to view their website at http://m1e.net/c?85445958-xsWKCC9voo5vA%404424094-gWpaRTJ/dGEAE to view their many adoptable dogs!! Everyone at this point is considered urgent, however the bully breeds and hounds are in imminent danger. If you can help any of these dogs, please contact Samantha at harrisam15@yahoo.com or Stephanie at cchumanesociety@yahoo.com.
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Two male URGENT Shar Peis. Details, Pix, & Contact HERE.
OREGON: 2 Gorgeous Wht Turkish Van Cats Losing Home/Family losing theirs will help transport. Contact the owner at gentledoe_4@hotmail.com.
ROCKY MT., NC. Sherbert, 7 yr old neutered orange tabby male needs re-home NOW! Owners are moving and will take him to high kill gassing shelter. Please save Sherbert! Urgent! Has until July 17! Please contact me at sandra.holt@rbc.com 252-462-0268 and I can then put you in contact with the owner.
