Only 7 Days Left for Barneys New York Warehouse Sale: Get up to 75% off!!!

Golly gee! If I didn't have my HS reunion this weekend I'd make a quick run to NYC. For all of you urbanistas in the tri-state area don't miss out on this fashion utopia. For more info...CLICK HERE!

1st Rented Birkin bags, Now You Can Borrow Couture for only $35!

After BAG, BORROW OR STEAL took off, I knew it was only a matter of time before someone came up with this FAB idea. Chi-town urbanistas, Bree and Teonna are the creative minds behind BORROW A DRESS COUTURE - a innovative service that allows fashionistas to rent high-end designer apparel for any special occasion. Inventory includes A-list designers such as Alexander McQueen, Herve Leger, Dolce and Gabbana, Marc Bouwer, Badgley Mischka, Marchesa, Vera Wang and many more.

how it works…

1. Choose any dress to wear that you love!
2. Lease or purchase your selected items! (lease term is for 3 days)
3. Return leased items and BADC will take care of the cleaning!

They carry sizes 0-18 & even MATERNITY!!! Rental prices start as low as $35. You'll never have to worry about wearing the same thing twice again!

For more info peep the vid above or CLICK HERE

Real Houswives Spin-off => Real Gay Men?? + Hollywood Househubbies Hit the Small Screen

Three posts in one day? Chile I'm setting a new record! But this info was just too juicy to sit on. If you're a die-hard fan of Bravo's Real Housewives franchise (Team Lisa & Nene over here!) then you will LOVE this...according to GAWKER.COM the creative minds behind the franchise are looking to produce a gay version of the TV hit. Gubbies (gay hubbies) + fabulosity + drama = MUST SEE TV!!! And for those of you who grew up watching "A Different World" like moi don't forget to set your DVR for the premiere of Househusbands of Hollywood this Sat.on FOX Reality channel to see Dwayne Wayne's BFF Ron (Darryl Bell) taking orders from his boo Tempestt Bledsoe aka Vanessa Huxtable. Or peep the 1st episode below:

Urbanista Files #101: The House built by Louis Vuitton

Today is one of those days...you know the ones when you ask the ? "What I am doing with my life?" I started feeling the anxiety creep up my spine as the four walls of my office (box) felt like they were closing in on me like in those action/adventure/thrillers. Anywho, to fight the urge to run out of the building screaming and pulling out my weave I started looking at my personal flix from my AWESOME vacay. Above is my snapshot of the flagship Louis Vuitton store located on fashion's most popular street in Paris, Avenue des Champs-Elysees. So many urbanistas and urbanistos spend there hard-earned pesos on ANYTHING that has the LV initials emblazoned across it from a wallet to a doggy-carrier. But how many of us know the story behind these two letters? Here's the lowdown so at least the next time you sacrifice an entire paycheck for LV swag you know exactly what you're buying into:

*It all started with the world-famous LV-initialed travel goods.

*In 1854, Louis Vuitton opened his first store in Paris, specializing in finely made trunks, hat boxes, and other luxury luggage for the well-traveled set.

*1885, first London store opens.

*By 1888, Vuitton introduced his signature brown and tan checked pattern after the original design was copied. And by 1896, the now iconic "LV" monogram made its debut.

*Also by 1896, Vuitton branched into women's handbag designs: the Speedy, the Steamer, the Pochette.

*The company didn’t venture into ready-to-wear until 1997 when New York designer Marc Jacobs joined the LV team. Jacobs collaborated w/ artists like Stephen Sprouse (LV graffiti bags) and Takashi Murakami.

*Today, the label encompasses ready-to-wear, watches, jewelry, beauty, home, and, of course, that signature luggage.

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JetBlue's New "All-You-Can-Jet" Pass = The Golden Ticket

Howdy Urbanistas! For you jet-setting divas, this could be the answer to your prayers... JetBlue Airlines is kicking off their brand new ALL-YOU-CAN-JET PASS tomorrow! For a flat rate of $599 you can purchase a pass that will grant you unlimited travel for one month. Here's the scoop:

* $599 for a month of unlimited travel, any available seat
o Domestic taxes and fees included
o International and Puerto Rico taxes and fees not included
* On sale through Friday, August 21, 2009, or while supplies last
* Travel Dates: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 through Thursday, October 8, 2009
* Each flight must be booked no later than 11:59 p.m. MDT three days prior to the flight's scheduled departure.
* Nonrefundable/nontransferable/no name changes permitted
* Customers who already have a flight booked during the pass travel period can pay the difference to upgrade to the pass by calling 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583), prompt 4.
* Each All-You-Can-Jet Pass is eligible for 35 TrueBlue points. Flights booked on the pass are not available for additional TrueBlue points.

Sounds perfect for the budding socialite or any of you who have some vacay time you need to use b4 the year ends. For more info and to purchase your pass CLICK HERE!

Barneys Giving Away Designer Denim!? (Well kinda)

Piggy-backing off of the growing recessionista trend of closet swapping, posh retailer BARNEYS is kicking off a "denim swap" at two store locations in Chi-town. Here's the scoop:

*Between now & Aug. 31st take your gently-worn jeans to either Barneys CO-OP (2209 Halsted) OR Barneys New York (15 E. Oak).

*In return, you will receive 20% off your choice of a new pair of designer denim including luxe brands Helmut Lang, Levi's Capitol, J Brand, Citizens of Humanity, 7 for All Mankind, Ever, Rag & Bone, Stella McCartney and more.

*Barneys will recycle your old jeans through One Percent for the Planet in a green initiative.

Oh but there's more...Don't fret urbanistas outside of Chicago, Barneys didn't forget about you! ALL Barneys New York locations are currently having their Designer Sale -- 70 percent off all summer merchandise. The sale is also offered online. Some haute finds include: A 3.1 Phillip Lim silk tank is $98, on sale from $150. Stella McCartney skinny jeans are $109, on sale from $325. For the men, a $198 pair of Citizens of Humanity denim is on sale for $79.73).

The "SUITE" Life on Sale

Howdy urbanistas! While I was reading the Wall Street Journal (I'm trying to expand my reading beyond tabloids & fashion mags) I discovered two sweet deals:

1. If you're in L.A. then you can have a FAB stay-cation at A-list fave SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills. All of the suites are 50% off. For reservations CLICK HERE or call 866-716-8149 & mention rate code "SUITE."

2. Looking to run for the border?? You have a couple of options. TOURCRAFTERS.COM is offering a 5-day, 4-night package starting @ $425 to Rome, $389 to Florence & $432 to Venice. Heck I spent more than that to fly domestic last month! Anywho, the packages include airfare from NYC to your destination, hotel accommodations (w/ breakfast daily) & service charges + taxes for travel between Oct. 26, 2009 & Mar. 31, 2010.

FREE & the City (Chi-town): Flirty Girl Fitness Presents Beach Booty Beat

Wherever you live I'm sure you've seen the FLIRTY GIRL FITNESS commercials. FGF offers fun, sexy workouts such as lap dancing & "doggie style yoga". And if you live in the Chicago area you can experience FGF's "Beach Booty Beat" for FREE!!! every Saturday throughout the month of August. For more details regarding the class click the flyer above. Or to learn more about FGF peep the following vid: