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CULTURE / December 15 2011 5:00 PM

SWEET TREAT OF THE WEEK: Four & Twenty Blackbirds Egg ‘N’ Grog Pie

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The day before Thanksgiving, there was a line in front of Brooklyn’s Four & Twenty Blackbirds that wrapped around the block when the pie shop opened at 8 a.m. But waiting proved a pointless task, as pies were sold out in five minutes. Lesson learned? Pre-order your holiday pies for pick up. If the decision of which pie to buy wasn’t already difficult enough, sisters Melissa and Emily Elsen have added a new seasonal treat to the menu. Called Egg ‘N’ Grog, it features rich and sweet egg nog custard with hints of rum and nutmeg, baked a in their homemade gingerbread crust. It’s so delightful, even the egg nog hater will love this sweet treat.

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NEWS / November 28 2011 7:56 AM

Blitzkrieg Shop: Black Friday Breaks Records and the Bank

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Despite a host of deterrent factors — inflation, low consumer confidence, low retailer confidence, a depressed housing market, a lack of job opportunities, everything going on in the world — Americans still turned out in record-breaking droves for Black Friday. Shoppers embraced early store hours, mobile and online shopping, and a plethora of product promotions to a tune of $52.4 billion over the weekend. Sales on Black Friday alone accounted for $11.4 billion — the biggest amount ever spent during that most sacred and dark of days. Click through for some fascinating Friday facts and figures.

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CULTURE / November 25 2011 10:01 AM

Oh Claridge’s Christmas Tree, How Lanvin are Your Branches

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Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s officially time to start readying for the grand daddy of all annoying holidays, Christmas. Jingle bells will be jingling, silver bells will be silvering and sleigh bells will be sleighing — meanwhile, who knew there were so many bells associated with this show? — as you scour the racks for the best gift deals, pretend you care about people other than yourself and of course, ready the good ole Christmas tree. But whether you chop it down with your own two hands or take it to the trailer park with tinsel, chances are your tree won’t hold a candle to Claridge’s, this year designed by Lanvin‘s own little elf, Alber Elbaz. 

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CULTURE / November 24 2011 12:00 PM

Chic Thanksgiving Tablescapes for the Last-Minute Decorator

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Thanksgiving - it’s here in all it’s fattening glory, and we couldn’t be more excited to stuff our faces. If you’re heading somewhere for the holiday, side dish in tow, enjoy relaxing while someone else is basting the turkey. But if you are hosting on this big day and feeling a little overwhelmed with manning both the cooking and decorating, we’re here to help. Creating a perfect Thanksgiving tablescape doesn’t need to be stressful, especially if you have some examples to guide you in the right direction. Here are five chic turkey day tables to inspire even the biggest procrastinators.

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FASHION / November 24 2011 10:14 AM

Cyber Monday Sales and Codes!!!

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Whether you’ve decided to hang back from the elbow-heavy crowds of Black Friday or you’re coming home home battered, bruised and bag-ful, Cyber Monday is waiting for you. Experience shopper’s anxiety and euphoria all at once from the comfort of your couch, and take advantage of these super saving sales from brands and stores we love. As we hear of more sales and checkout codes, we’ll add them here. Happy Thanksgiving, indies. And happier shopping. 

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CULTURE / November 21 2011 8:34 AM

Sweating the Shop: Nervous Retailers Gear up for Black Friday

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Black Friday — that ugliest and most desperate of shopping days, in which consumers buck all self-respect and dignity while elbowing each other about the face and throat to secure the lowest price on a crock pot — is once again upon us. Analysts are predicting this to be the blackest  Black Friday in history, with sales for the first time reaching $20 billion. With dollar signs in their eyes, retailers are planning to be as accommodating as possible to separate you from your hard-earned money before the turkey even gets a chance to settle in your colon. Happy Holidays!

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CULTURE / November 16 2011 10:00 AM

Celebrate Wine Wednesday With Georges Duboeuf & FashionIndie

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As the holiday season approaches, we at FashionIndie are excited to introduce a new weekly feature – Wine Wednesday! Every week, we’ll be reviewing a bottle or two of vino so you know what to do if you’re ever lost in the wide world of reds and whites. To celebrate ourselves as professional drinkers, we want extend an invitation to join us and winemaker Georges Duboeuf tonight to celebrate his very first uncorking of Beaujolais Nouveau. Never before tasted by the public, these bottles, designed by notorious Brooklyn artist Mr. Kaves, will be popped at midnight to kick off the 2011 holiday season. Click for the invitation and more details.

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