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INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW GLK. STARTING AT $33,900.*

Tested like a performance sport sedan and fortified like a rugged off-road vehicle, the all-new GLK-Class is the newest addition to the award-winning family of Mercedes-Benz SUVs. Compact, sleek, fuel-efficient, and capable of completely outrunning its weightier competition, the GLK proves a luxury performance vehicle can have a wild side. We submit its powerful 268-horsepower V-6 engine and 258 lb-ft of torque as proof.

Add to that its 7-speed automatic transmission with Comfort and Sport shift program, a traction-control system that monitors wheel slip 6,000 times a minute, and AGILITY CONTROL suspension, and you’ll see why the GLK’s in a performance league all its own. The GLK350 4MATIC, available in dealerships now, offers the power and safety of 4MATIC 4-wheel drive; the 2-wheel drive GLK350 will be added mid-April 2009.

Learn more about the all-new 2010 GLK-Class. The cargo space, the premium interior features, the comfort, the engineering — there’s so much more that makes this compact luxury SUV the next great Mercedes-Benz.

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“The new Tom Ford collection is a new world of menswear built on a vision of deeply personalized luxury. The collection offers the finest quality products made in Italy be artisan craftsman, in a complete world of high level Men’s ready to wear and made to measure clothing. The head to toe collection includes tailored suiting , hand crafted footwear, stitched bags, monogrammed luggage, shirts, ties, outerwear, small leather goods and accessories.

As you will see in the pictures below the muted colors are taking a back seat as the return of color is imminent. It is as usual a more complimentary fit for the slimmer guy due to the collection’s emphasis on tailoring. It is interesting to note that as well as of course designing the whole collection, Tom Ford actually did the whole photo shoot for it as well.”
- AJ of Style Nerds

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

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Logitech Lapdesk
Price: $39.00

“Enjoy more comfort around your home—on the sofa, bed, or even the floor with this stable, lightweight design that helps protect you from notebook heat, and helps improve neck and leg comfort.”

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There’s only 2 more weeks left for the pre-holiday shopping season and if you haven’t gotten anything for the woman of the house then you need to get on your job very quickly.  If there’s anything else I know besides fashion, it’s Women (trust me on this one, I know Women!).  When it comes to getting your lady a gift there are two important tips to remember:

1. Think about what you think she may want; not what you want her to have.  Sure she likes lingerie, but she can buy that for herself as a gift to you.

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2. Quantity before Quality. Didn’t get this one?  Women love a diamond necklace and or earrings, but adore being showered with gifts.  Get her a bag full of the simple things she likes along with that big gift you know she wanted.

Check out the items below, this might get the shopping-for-her blood flowing.

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Looking for some warm art for your place? Or maybe a gift for a friend?  Trust in DripStick!  I stumbled upon the DripStick booth on the corner of Spring and West Broadway in SoHo, NYC a few nights ago with all these beautiful pieces of art that I felt would mix well with some I already have up and loved it.  This is a great gift for the art lovers, especially you indie art lovers. 

“DripStick is a small art based company in Brooklyn, NY. We are comprised of a handful of artists. All designs and images are from original work by DripStick artists. DripStick was founded on the belief that art should be within everyone’s reach. While DripStick is comprised of artists who know and appreciate the value of fine art, we do what we do because we believe that technology can do for art what it is already doing for music: making it accessible and affordable”.

Source: DripStick

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I saw an advertisement for this and thought I would go a off the topic of fashion and express myself a little. In my opinion; Sean P. Diddy Combs is the man! I look up to this guy. He pimps the system, lives hard,  dresses exquisitely constantly challenges himself, he’s the life of any party and loves every minute of everything he does. The man is a walking Robb Report.

Ok, I’m done.

With all that being said; Diddy’s new ad campaign for his new Men’s and Women’s fragrances “I Am King/Queen” has been said to have a his small focus on the President Elect for his marketing strategies. Diddy told The Wall Street Journal “When you see Barack Obama, you see a strong, elegant black man and when people see my ad, it’s almost like that’s the trend.“  the name is mainly inspired by the fact that every man is royal in his own way, respecting oneself and carrying oneself in a respectable manner makes any man king. The fragrance will be a Macy’s exclusive, expected to be a December 2008 release.

Note: Barack Obama will not be officially sponsoring the cologne in any way.

“Do it like Diddy do”.

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Sample sale time again!

I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing like a good sample sale during these days and times that gets my heart pumping and ready for some good old fashion unnecessary comfort sample shopping.  Makes you feel like your getting over on everyone.  Enjoy!

Hickey-Freeman as truly unique. A balance of skilled hand work and technological innovation combined with silhouettes of contemporary style and elegance make the Hickey Freeman name synonymous with superior quality.

Bobby Jones introduces the classic American luxury to the lifestyle of the sportswear consumer.  The sportswear features cutting edge, innovative materials; sharp, smart styling with an iconic motif.

Dates:

Sunday, October 26; 9am-6pm
Monday – Wednesday, October 27-29; 9am-6:30pm
Thursday, October 30th; 9am-5pm

Location:

317 West 33rd Street
New York City, NY

Visa, MasterCard, American Express cards only. No cash or checks accepted.  All sales final. No exchanges or returns. Strollers not allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.  For more information call: (718) 747-1656

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Every man should have certain pieces in their closet to be prepared for any occasion, always. When you’re prepared, you look good and feel confident. This feeling should be the same way when your hosting an evening at home with a special someone, especially on the weekend. You should have certain items in your refrigerator to be prepared for any mood and or any situation…

Below is a list of 10 things a man should have in their refrigerator:

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The iWear AV920
Price: $349.95

Watch your favorite movies on the go and play your favorite video games, all in the privacy of your own virtual movie theatre. The AV920 from Vuzix features our best mobile experience yet: a wearable virtual 62” big screen compatible with almost any audio/video device. Ditch your small screen and watch your movies with portable DVD players or personal media players in beautiful, crystal clear high resolution 2D and 3D. The AV920 also works with your video iPod (Gen 5 only)! A small built-in lithium ion battery allows for five hours of continuous use, and the iWear’s lightweight and ergonomic designs ensures long use in perfect comfort. The AV920 offers the ultimate big screen experience on the go.

Supported Devices Include:

• Portable DVD players
• Media players
• Gaming systems
• Digital cameras
• Camcorders
• Cellular phones with video output
• iPod Gen 5 cable included and Gen 6/Touch/iPhone cable available soon

Features:

Source: VUZIX Website (http://www.vuzix.com/iwear/products_av920.html) for more Information

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Its been 2 weeks since my last post but, I’m back an I’m offering a special service to you that has been asked of me by a few of my subscribed readers in the past of whom I’ve successfully helped. I’m offering Image Help/Consulting for anyone who feels is ready to recreate or upgrade their image/lifestyle. Some of us don’t have the time to do the reasearch on what works for them or what’s in their budget. I am not here to critisize, I’m here to help. We all need help in some way or another. It just doesn’t have to be the way you look. May your first impression always be your best.

Should you be interested, shoot me an email kibitz@kibitzhomme.com with what you’re interested in and let’s make it happen.

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Last weekend I stopped at this Luz a Nuevo Latino Resturaunt in Brooklyn and was highly reccomended by one of the waitresses try a French beer called Kasteel Cru, I couldn’t resist, so I tried it. I had a sip and it was light, clean and crispy. I called the waitress over and said to her “this isn’t beer! It tastes like champagne.” Then she mentioned to me that Kasteel Cru ferments Champagne Yeast into their brew which gives it a well balanced, crisp and elegant taste that anyone who appreciates fine dining will enjoy. I think I’m in love…

Brief info:
Brewed with water from les Vosges Mountains in Alsace, malted barley, choicest hops, and the extraordinary, inventive addition of Champagne yeast fermentation, Kasteel Cru is a deliciously crafted lager which combines strength with a lightness of touch. Perfectly inspired by the quest to capture the uniquely rich and diverse characteristics of France’s ‘petit jardin’ in a fine lager, the satisfying reward of a great beer body is introduced by the brightest, lively head and finished with the crisp, clean promise of more to come.

Altogether, Kasteel Cru adds a sparkle to the tradition of fine brewing.

The first taste delivers an immediate ‘zing’ from the carbonation, and a natural acidity is created by the special yeast during fermentation. This enhances the refreshing and moreish character of the beer. The low bitterness ensures that the mouth-feel is light; with a sweet-sour balance in the acidity, with little or no astringency – and a finish that is clean and crisp.

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It’s Memorial Day Weekend and you know what that means? Yup, The beginning of the Hampton’s Summer Weekend getaway’s!!! This weekend there’s a HUGE Opening in South Hampton. Unik Ernest (PM, NYC) is teaming up with Michael Satsky (Stereo, NYC) seem to have a lock on the nightlife landscape with a unique feature at their new East Hampton nightclub "Lily Pond " – a solution for summer traffic jams in the Hamptons. The Lily Pond nightclub, formally known as "Flirt Nightclub" will feature a helicopter landing pad a mile away. The word is the club mavens spent over $500,000 on renovations on both indoors and out: a rolling landscaped lawn dotted with tropical themed, temperature and volume-controlled cabanas, plus an interior w/ gold foil walls, French crystal chandeliers, and antique over-sized banquettes.

• Estelle will be performing Tomorrow night at Inocente Tequila Launch Party.

Lily Pond
44 Three Mile Harbor Road
East Hampton
For Reservations call (646) 619-1217

Other Hampton hot spots to check out:

Dune
1181 North Sea Road
Southampton
631-283-0808

Honey Bar & Lounge
103 Montauk Highway, East Hampton
631.324.1100

La Playa
125 Tuckahoe Road (off route 27)
Southampton
631-287-2125

The Surf Lodge
183 Edgemere St.
Montauk
631-238-5190

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Retails: $160.00 (0.5 oz jar)

Creme de la Mer has issued a new cream dedicated to the care of the fragile area around the eye. It is called The Eye Concentrate and includes “three unique forms” of the famous “miracle broth”. It includes algae, calcium, magnesium, essential oils of citruses, eucalyptus, alfalfa, and sunflower, but at the same time sophisticated new approaches have been developed, including the use of a Hematite metal applicator which contributes to the cooling of the eye area and whose magnetic properties are said to help reduce puffiness and dark circles. A Redbook 2007 MVP (Most Valuable Product) Award Winner, this concentrated, ultraluxe eye treatment quenches and conditions impressionable skin. The Eye Concentrate significantly reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, lines and wrinkles, encouraging the eye area to look and feel healthy, supple and luminous as never before.

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J. Crew is having an Online Summer Sale.  So if your’re looking for some last minute Summer necessities , nows a good a time as any to get it.

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An advanced formula gel. Speeds up recovery, soothes. Speeds up healing and softens scars. Five leading British plastic and cosmetic surgeons with the help of a renowned skin biochemist; to meet them click on The Firm. They needed an advanced formula that would shorten recovery time so that their patients could return to their normal lives as fast as possible. It took three years of trials to perfect the formula. Not all in one jar. It has ten active ingredients grouped into three working parties – the soothing group, the tissue repair group and the anti-scarring group. If you want to know more details, click on The Science. Because the slightest problem on and under the skin, especially of the face, distresses us – we need to know that itch, blueness, purpleness and redness, swelling, and damaged surfaces will go quickly and leave the least possible traces behind. Apply it to any area of troublesome, but unbroken skin, two or three times daily as you need it. Don’t use it on open wounds or on severe burns. There has yet to be any allergic or untoward reactions to HEAL reported, but be sensible as you would with anything: test it on a patch of normal skin and leave it for an hour.

Purchase: www.healgel.com/
Source: Kaboodle

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