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For those of you staying in town over Labor Day, you are NOT going to want to miss this super-duper sale at Sage!
Happy Labor to you! 
xx, L
Sage (Midtown)
Midtown Brookwood Place
1745 Peachtree Street NE Suite L
Atlanta, GA 30309
404.815.0555
www.sageclothing.com
Sage (Buckhead)
Buckhead Market Place
37D West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
404.233.8280
www.sageclothing.com
Tags: fashion, LMR, Recessionistas, Trend Alert!, You Can Find Me in the A
…is the heirloom tomato salad at Hot & Hot Fish Club in my hometown of Birmingham, AL. True story.
Heirloom tomatoes. Fresh peas. Fried okra. Corn. Applewood smoked bacon. Balsamic vinegarette. Chive aioli. (+ crack cocaine?)
Of all the great restaurants in all the cities in which I’ve lived – NYC, Austin, Atlanta and Birmingham – The Hot & Hot is still the reigning king of my little wanna-be-foodie heart.
It’s always my first choice when I’m home to visit. I love everything about it. I love the open counter with a direct view of the chefs in the kitchen wearing long-brim fly-fishing hats,
the historic building it’s in (once was the home of “the Upside Down Plaza” – apparently a seedy, yet supa-popular nightclub from “back in the day”), the AMAZING amount of hometown gossip you can glean from loitering in the ladies’ room long enough, and, of course, the SPECTACULAR food that I’ve enjoyed there for years.
BONUS: Last night we got to have a little chat with chef and owner Chris Hastings! He’s such a cool guy – we chatted restaurants and food and he filled me in on his favorite Atlanta spots and asked me about mine. We had a brief convo about restaurants with beautiful food and snotty service, during which Chris made a comment that “Food church is dead.” I couldn’t agree more… these days it really is all about good food and an earnest attitude – which is exactly how I’d describe his restaurant.
Food church may be dead, but chef as a celebrity certainly is not. I heart you, Chris Hastings!
Chris Hastings and Greg!
If your travel plans ever take you to Birmingham (or you have an extra couple of hours to spend on a dinner commute from Atlanta) I suggest Hot & Hot 100%.
Sidebar: in other Birmingham news…
1. Gus Mayer is moving to the Summit somewhere around February 2011 and the plans for the new digs are unREAL.
2. Speaking of Gus Mayer, I came home with the MOST amazing Pour la Victoire black suede pumps, Mark Nason over-the-knee boots, and most importantly, I GOT GREG IN SOME PSYCHO BUNNY! Happy day!
3. Last but not least, some Jewish Guilt: My gorgeous Grandmother is one of our #1 readers and casually dropped the fact that though she reads daily, her mug has never graced the pages of the Q+DD. Well, Miss Henni? This one’s for you!
Love that my grandmother will sip bloodys with me on a Sunday morning..
What a wonderful weekend. I miss Sweet Home Alabama already! Thanks DK+DK!
xx, L
Tags: Birmingham Love, DK+DK, fashion, G$, I'm just saying..., Miss Henni, oh so hipster, Table for Two, Things that are awesome..., Things we love!
Like any (once-upon-a-time) Manhattan girl worth her salt, I have a deep-seated love for the Triple B: Bergdorf, Bendel, Barneys. But it wasn’t until I moved to Atlanta when I discovered the wonder that is Barneys CO-OP. Designed for a younger market, the CO-OP is like Barneys’ sassy, rebellious younger sister and frankly? I just can’t get enough.
There are only 25 or so Barneys CO-OP stores sprinkled throughout the US and we happen to be lucky enough to have one right here in the A at Phipps Plaza!
Bonus: Break out the 3D glasses you stole when you saw Avatar, because just released: “Denim Delight: 3-D” – A special Barneys CO-OP national color catalog shot in 3-D! Pick one up at Barneys CO-OP or visit Barneys.com to view the 24-page work of art
(3-D glasses are included for those of you who are not movie theater kleptos.)
This fabulousness is in conjunction with their AMAZING 20% off denim sale going on RIGHT NOW through Sunday.
Both men’s and women’s styles are available and their robust collection of brands include Citizens of Humanity, Acne, Raleigh Denim, EVISU, Helmut Lang, Hudson, Superfine, PRPS, Rag & Bone, J Brand, Levis Made + Crafted, Resin, Gilded Age, Genetic, RRL and more!
DOUBLE BONUS: You can WIN stuff! Show off your best denim styles in their “We Like Your Denim Style!” contest for the chance to win a $500 Barneys New York gift card. Check out Barneys.com/DENIMSTYLE or their Facebook page for more details and to enter.
So head on over to the CO-OP and soon you’ll be hearing, “Are those space-pants? ‘Cause your jeans are out of this WORLD!“
(Yep, that just happened.)
xx, L
Tags: CW Natalie!, fashion, oh so hipster, Things that are awesome..., Things that are GORG, We want to be friends with Caren West, You Can Find Me in the A
For people who must schedule time on each other’s overpacked Google calendars…
…Bistro Niko was a superb choice for a 9:30pm bottle of wine and cheese plate. The inside/outside seating is perfect – I love watching the cars on Peachtree when I’m not in one. Plus, sitting outside was fantastic because FALL IS IN THE AIR. I can FEEL it! (Well, not in the weather report, of course. I feel fall in my heart.)
My wardrobe is feeling it too. I have officially begun my transition into fall with the gorgeeee OrYany bag I purchased at Nordy’s in JUNE.
Hello, lover.
Is it time to break out my knee high boots yet?
xx, L
Tags: blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol, G$, Things that are awesome..., Things that are GORG, Things we love!, WineTime, You Can Find Me in the A
(Hope Mickie D’s doesn’t lawyer me for borrowing their slogan for my lil’ post… I’m v. nice + I love your $1 ice cream. I do!)
So, y’all, work is busy for me right now – but I still have a lot to tell you. Particularly about a few things I’ve been lovin’ lately…
1- Shorty’s Short Van. Shorty’s – one of my favorite pizza joints in Atlanta - has a new marketing mobile. Love!
Shorty's short van
2- The Life Is A Runway Blog. The amazing Mrs. Jessica Liszt, shares her impeccible style with us daily in her new fashion blog. I’ve been constantly reading it, and admittedly I’m not a biggest blog reader… Check it out – you’ll love her stylish tidbits: http://www.jlrunway.blogspot.com/
mrs. lizst, fashion blogger extraordinare
3- Giant Bears for Sale @ Costco. I went to Costco for my first time ever (“Hi, my name is Lindsay, and I’m a Sam’s Club member) on Saturday and fell in love. Just saying…
love at first sight
4- Little Kids in Jeggings… Cari celebrated her big 3-0 over the weekend. Happy birthday, CB! We partied at the birthday girl’s diggs w/ a bouncy castle + all. Please witness this awesomeness:
brilliant
My favorite part, however, was meeting her mini-fashionista niece who was sporting tiny tot jeggings. The cutest! Q+DD trivia: Our trend alert about “jeggings” is our second most viewed post next to the one about ”SHARK WEEK!”
so freaking adorable, i can't stand it.
5- My new Stella & Dot earrings. Aren’t these gorgeous? They are the Deco Drop earrings from Stella & Dot’s Fall/Winter collection. Very glam for only $39. BTW: My friend, Meagan, who just hosted a super-fun S&D trunk show at my place would be more than happy to be your rep: www.stelladot.com/meaganb
stella & dot deco drop earrings
love their fall/winter collection...
6- Zooey Deschanel. I just kind of want to be her. I re-watched 500 Days of Summer over the weekend and fell in love with her all over again. Plus, I love that she was in Elf and rocks out in the very rad indie band, She & Him.
she & him
7- These shoes! Going out to buy them this afternoon. Thanks, DSW, for the nifty $10 off coupon I received in the mail yesterday and I fully plan to cash in today. Just thanks.
you're MINE!
That’s about all for now…
xx, L
Tags: careful cowboy!, cute cari, fashion, girl crush, I'm just saying..., LMR, Moxie? We got it., oh so hipster, PLU, Recessionistas, slick, sugar rush!, the barocai, Things that are awesome..., Things we love!, very important people, You Can Find Me in the A, Yowza.
It’s no secret that H&F is my favorite place to sip a cocktail in the whole city. My newest obsession? Trying the daily “shrub” (it varies nightly but the formula is the same: fruit/booze/soda. Friday’s had pimentos/rye moonshine/ginger ale. Among other favorites: strawberry/gin and blackberry/tequila. Can’t quiiiite remember the sodas on those. So sue me.)
Of course 90% of the reason those cocktails are so amazing is because of the sheer amount of know-how going on behind that bar. All of their bartenders are genius and co-founder Greg Best is ranked among the top 10 mixologists worldwide. Fact.
However, if you want to try your own hand at mad science with spirits, you’re in luck!
H+F Bottle Shop will soon* open in the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center in the old Wolfe Camera space. This new fancy booze shop will feature boutique wine and liquors and , according to The Blissful Glutton, will also sell “homemade bitters, proprietary gins, Bloody Mary mix made with local tomatoes, and cocktail accoutrements like pickled okra.”
A photo of H&F Bottle Shop's back porch which I lovingly ripped off their Facebook Fan Page
Bourbon bar. Also ripped off. With love.
How exciting is THAT?
xx, L
(*No exact open date JUST yet. To quote H&F Bottle Shop Facebook page, “predicting an opening date for a business is like predicting a baby’s arrival time. It comes when its ready. Soon though!“)
H&F Bottle Shop
Coming Soon!
2357 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA, 30305
Mon – Sat: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Tags: blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol, Coming soon!, H&F, Things that are awesome..., Things we love!, very important people, You Can Find Me in the A, Yowza.
It’s no secret that I truly love a good deal. I’d say about 70% of my clothes are either from Forever 21 or Banana Repub. sales, and I happen to be v. proud of that. Finding a really good deal takes talent + dedication + years of practice, and feels so incredibly rewarding when you do.
My two most beloved online-shopping-deal-finder sites are:
Gilt Groupe: www.gilt.com or join for free @ www.gilt.com/invite/lindsayrob
(I’ve gotten Diane von Furstenberg shoes, Amrita Singh jewelry, Cole Haan + Vineyard Vines purses for next to nothing.)
Smart Bargains (Loehmann’s online): www.smartbargains.com
(Recently got a really killer deal on a Sir Alistar Rai handmade scarf!)
As far as bargain shopping in Atlanta is concerned, I’ve been very impressed with the extensive shoe and purse departments at Marshalls near the Peachtree + Piedmont intersection, where I’ve seen Badgley Mishka, Furla and Michael Kors purses, and L.A.M.B. and Diane von Furstenberg kicks.
Slick’s been out of town for a week, and I always find that when he’s away on a business trip is such an excellent time for some retail therapy. Last month when he was gone for two weeks for work, I went out on a Saturday afternoon to buy a new swimsuit for our upcoming cruise over Labor Day, but instead accidentally came home with a new Phoebe Couture dress, two work shirts from J. Crew and a pair of Tory Burch sunglasses. Oops..
I decided to reel myself in just a little bit over his business trip this week, and went to Target instead.
I’m usually not a big fan of their shoe department, but I found two pairs of the greatest shoes on sale there yesterday! Feast your eyes on:
These pumps…
+ these sandals…
And, surprisingly, I have to say that both were priced under $20 – and they are COMFORTABLE! I’m wearing the pumps to work today, and my feet feel just fine.
The Tarjeys in Buckhead and Atlantic Station (rumor has it that it’s the largest one in the U.S.) are my personal favs. I’m just sayin’… Retail therapy works wonders for me, but it’s not always as pleasant for my wallet as it is for my well-being and wardrobe. Tarjey made that a whole lot easier this week!
i mean, we're just tight like that.
xx, L
Tags: careful cowboy!, fashion, I'm just saying..., LMR, retail therapy, splurge!, Things that are awesome..., Things we love!, You Can Find Me in the A
I broke one of my cardinal rules last night and went grocery shopping after my Body Works class at L.A. Fitness Atlantic Station where I diligently worked up a v. serious appetite for dinner. (Rule #84: NEVER grocery shop while hungry.) Oh well, at least I went to Trader Joe’s, and not Taco Bell…
In retrospect, I feel like I did pretty well for having extremely hunger-impaired judgement in the TJ’s aisles. I wasn’t thrilled with my decision to pick up a loaf of freshly-baked raisin walnut bread or TJ’s rice pudding (insert Adam Lambert’s ballad “What Do You Want From Me?!”)…
trust me - shopping while hungry can be a recipe for disaster...
…but I DID end up with some healthy staples: flattened bananas, hearty trail mix, frozen shrimp and organic blueberries. My three most impressive items, however, seem pretty unhealthy, but actually aren’t that bad when you really look at the nutritional breakdown:
Trader Joe’s Fat Free Crumbled Feta (recently featured in the AJC)
Nutritional Facts:
Serving Size: 1 oz
Calories: 35 g
Fat: 0 g
Carbs: 1 g
Sodium: 260 mg
Protein: 7 g
Trader Joe’s Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Nutritional Facts:
Serving Size: 1/8 container, 2 Tbsp
Calories: 45 g
Fat: 3 g
Carbs: 2 g
Sodium: 170 mg
Protein: 6 g
Trader Joe’s Soy & Flaxseed Tortilla Chips
hi, i'm blurry.
Nutritional Facts:
Serving Size: 10 oz, 7 chips
Calories: 130 g
Fat: 8 g
Carbs: 13 g
Sodium: 50 mg
Protein: 6 g
Not too terrible, huh? The items that took the cake, though, were definitely THESE guys:
love
love even more!
Moral of the story: It’s always smart to follow my Rule #84 (just here to help, y’all!) and avoid the grocery when you’re feeling hunger pains, but if you absolutely HAVE to go – go to Trader Joe’s. The healthy nutritional content of your seemingly-bad-for-you-thrown-into-the-cart-in-a-hunger-rage loot just may surprise you!
xx, L
Trader Joe’s – Midtown
931 Monroe Dr. NE 30308
404.815.9210
www.traderjoes.com
Tags: commandments, healthy as heck, I'm just saying..., i'm on a diet., LMR, Things that are awesome..., You Can Find Me in the A
Recently, I was a little tardy to the party when buying a wedding gift for a particularly popular couple and while I usually like to stick to the registry when purchasing gifts (and trust me, the bride prefers it as well), theirs was so picked over that all that was left was a few odds and ends at Bed Bath and Beyond! I could barely piece them together to make a decent gift and…well…that’s not fun.
So I started perusing my favorite gifty sites and I thought I’d share them with you!
This? Is my go-to. It’s great. At someonespoilme.com, you can shop by price, by recipient, by personality, by occasion, by theme, whatever! This is always my first stop.
Disclaimer: Lately, some of the gifts have been a little too cutesy for my taste, but it’s always worth a scroll through first.
2. Incidentally, SSM.com is how I stumbled upon Harvard Sweet Boutique…my FAVORITE cookies by online order. They are DELICIOUS and the customizable packaging is absolutely precious. Witness:
However, if you’re giving a sweet-toothed loved one a gift here in town, you really MUST call up Cari at Sugar Sugar. I swear the chick is part magician. Her desserts are absolutely amazing and unbelievably creative. Please see Lindsay’s previous post here, one from dear ol’ FoodieBuddha here and “Like” her on Facebook here. The girl is a genius.
Sugar Sugar's signature Cupcake Bouquet
The Museum of Modern Art Store was my favorite gift spot when I lived in NYC and nothing has changed. From sleek and original to quirky and fun, MoMA is a good place to peruse when seeking a memorable gift. I found this beautiful Alessi olive oil pourer for the aforementioned couple: 
I would LOVE to have this not just for olive oil, but also for dressings, etc, so I figured they would too. (My barometer for good gift-giving: Am I having a hard time not ordering one for myself?)
4. For Baby: Hip Littles
Or RuffleButt personalized ruffle bloomers and such:
5. Newsflash: They are actually still selling things in stores these days. So if online shopping isn’t your thing, here in town my favorite gifty places are Fragile in Sandy Springs, Belle Chambre in Buckhead, and Star Provisions on the Westside for wedding/showers and Precious Cargo in Vinings, Izzy Maternity in Buckhead (and Alpharetta), and Dabberdoo in the Highlands for baby/maternity gifts. (Don’t forget there is a Scoutmob available for Dabberdoo through almost the end of July!)
Precious Cargo storefront in Vinings. Say hi to Dana!
Happy gifting!
xx, L
Tags: from me to you, I'm just saying..., Moxie? We got it., PLU, Things that are awesome..., Things that are GORG, Things we love!, very important people, You Can Find Me in the A
Stacey Bendet (aka StaceyPants), designer of one of my favorite lines of all time, Alice+Olivia, will be gracing Atlanta with her presence as she and a team of stylists make their pitstop at Neiman Marcus at Lenox in their Summer Tour 2010!
Here’s the Q+DD: Tonight, Wednesday, June 23rd, Neiman Marcus will host a Happy Hour from 5pm-8pm with live entertainment, cocktails, and snacks to welcome Stacey and her stylists who have been traveling across the country in a vintage airstream!
This awesomeness will be parked outside the Neiman Marcus entrance to Lenox
RSVP to 404.279.5860 or RSVPATLANTA@NeimanMarcus.com
Bonus: you can enter to win a makeover by emailing thetour@aliceandolivia.com. In related news…
PICK ME! PICK ME! I LOVE A+O!
And A+O loves me! Witness:
Me in A+O Santa in...elf?
Welcome to the Dirty Dirty, A+O!
xx, L
(P.S. We totally got the “plus sign is the new ampersand” memo, too! xx, L+L)
Tags: EZ, fashion, Moxie? We got it., Things that are GORG, very important people, You Can Find Me in the A
Slick and I have been spending more time now than ever in the Westside Provisions District. While strolling around the area one afternoon + waiting on our sandwich orders at Star Provisions, I walked out to the front of the complex and was surprised to see a quaint, little farmstand in front of the building.
Is this cute or what? I didn’t realize that it was there! So unexpected in such an industrial area.
Here’s the Q+DD on The Local Farmstand:
The Local Farmstand at the Westside Urban Market is the joint effort of two local farmers: Nicolas Donck of Crystal Organic Farm and Joe Reynolds of Love is Love Farm. The Local Farmstand offers delicious, healthy produce from both farms, as well a selection from other trusted local farmers, including Jenny Jack Sun Farm, Double B, Evie’s Country Garden, Walker Farms, Featherwise Farm and Riverview Farm. The knowledgeable staff can assist with your selection, and even help you plan the preparation. TLF strives to provide the finest variety from trustworthy sources, as well as relevant information about our products and happenings around the Atlanta foodshed.
The Local Farmstand is more than a reliable, convenient and trustworthy produce stand, it’s a community touchstone – a place where you can become a part of Atlanta’s growing local food movement.
farm fresh veggies
cucumbers
peaches
Everything looked incredibly fresh and delicious.
Later that day, I went home and did some online research on The Local Farmstand. What a great idea! What aren’t there more of these? My favorite part of the stand’s website is their “In Season” page: http://snipurl.com/xi5yc. Eating local means eating seasonal, and this chart gives you an idea of what to look out for at the farmstand each month.
The Local Farmstand is open Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Love!
xx, L
The Local Farmstand
1198 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318
404.423.8639
www.thelocalfarmstand.com
Tags: from the farm, healthy as heck, I'm just saying..., LMR, slick, Things that are awesome..., Things we love!, You Can Find Me in the A
I don’t want to alienate any of our incredible Q+DD male readers, but I really NEED to tell the world (or at least metro-Atlanta) that Spanx’s Bra-llelujah has changed my LIFE.
Seriously, y’all. Halle-freaking-julah for the Bra-llelujah! (That’s all.)
xx, L
Tags: careful cowboy!, fashion, I'm just saying..., LMR, michelle (flounder!), Ridiculous., That's what she said, Things that are awesome..., Things we love!