Category Archives: Island Nuggets

New York stories from the Island

Gastronomy 101~The Road to Lucky Fabb Series Part V~ The Food

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Quinoa Salad with Pickled veggies, and Seafood Platter over garlic Grits at the newly reopened Willie Jane, located on the trendy Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice Beach, Ca. Sort of an upscale Southern Food experience, mixing the best of both … Continue reading →

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California Love~ Road to Lucky Fabb Series~ Part IV- Style

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Vintage Red Maxi Nightgown Sheer Dress, thrifted @ Vintage nyc. Vintage Hermes Belt, thrifted, Elephants Trunk. D&G Jeweled Sandals, $125 at Hurricane Sandy Sample Sale. Bag, Forever 21. Floppy Hat, H&M $15

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Escape to La~ Road to Lucky Fabb Series- Part III ~ After the conference….

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

If you’ve been reading along, which I hope you have, then it’s no mystery anymore that last week I went west, and travelled to California for a few reasons. The main one being my attendance at the Lucky Fabb Blogger … Continue reading →

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La FREEWAY to Style ~ Road to Lucky Fabb Series- Part II

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

There’s many differences that separate the East and the West. East coast rap vs West coast rap, Coffee bean vs Starbucks, walking vs driving, and the list goes on. But one thing they both share is a city full of … Continue reading →

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Down & Out In Beverly Hills~ The Road to Lucky Fabb Series- Part I

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

A week ago I sat here, just a girl, sitting in front of a computer; asking it to love her. I never met a friend from Twitter I didn’t like… Actually I never met a friend from Twitter at all. … Continue reading →

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Barcelona, I love You

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

I was recently watching Vicky Cristina Barcelona, after we finally rented it on Netflix, and  though the movie was good, what really stuck with me afterwards, was the backdrop. That city. The city, though only displayed here and there throughout … Continue reading →

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The Kissing Game~ or How to Be Totally #Kissable

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

The Kissing Game by styleisland on Polyvore There are 3 words you can say to any girl, and she’ll likely immediately recognize what you are talking about, leading to conversing briefly on the topic. Those three words; Boiler room episode. … Continue reading →

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How much do I Know Thee, let me count the ways OR Carnal Knowledge…

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Recently I overheard a couple’s conversation behind me in  Starbucks. It went a little something like this. Guy- “Oh no, nooo, I don’t want the raisin bread” Girl- “Aww how the hell did u know what I was loolking at … Continue reading →

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An Island Divided~ How Hurricane Sandy split a city in half and brought it back together

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

When I think of New York, and the island I’ve inhabited for almost 32 years, I think of a big city with a small community. And not just in the wind up getting matched with someone your friend went out … Continue reading →

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Don’t Sweat the Fall Stuff… or What makes Fall the most fashionable, favorite season on the Island

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

Ella Fitzgerald said it best;’ Autumn in new york, The gleaming rooftops at sundown, Oh, autumn in new york, It lifts you up when you run down’. She sang of glittering crowds, the promise of new love, and oh, that … Continue reading →

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