Posted on: April 25, 2012 Posted by: alana Comments: 1

Get HOT with Kelly Killoren Bensimon

Who better to put us in a Downtown State of Mind than the original DOWNTOWN girl herself — Kelly Killoren Bensimon.   A proud single mom, Kelly is a writer, editor, equestrian, former model and star of Bravo’s hit TV show, “The Real Housewives of New York.”  She has become an international tastemaker sharing her favorite clothing, accessories and jewelry online at OpenSky and is an ambassador working to raise money and awareness…

Posted on: April 17, 2012 Posted by: alana Comments: 0

Celebrate Earth Day All Year Long

Make a change, be kind to the planet and enter for a chance to win a chic, reusable ECOBAG (see tip #10)!  Whether you live in a big city or out in the country, Earth Day is a perfect wake-up call to make a difference and help the Earth with these 10 easy steps (click on the links for NYC suggestions)! 1. Carry a Reusable Water Bottle/Coffee Cup. 2. Support a Farmers…

Posted on: April 6, 2012 Posted by: alana Comments: 0

Eloisa’s French Afternoon in New York

Paris is like New York in that one can do wonderful things with little money, or one can splash out in a magnificent way.  My idiosyncratic guide falls into the latter: a voluptuous immersion in French luxury, in the midst of New York city.

Posted on: March 20, 2012 Posted by: alana Comments: 0

Scavenger Hunt in Chinatown

My love of exploring New York’s streets and museums gave me the idea for my company in 1993, when I realized that scavenger hunts would be a great way for other people to discover the quirky, funny or just plain cool places and sights I found. Watson Adventures has grown into a nationwide company that offers private hunts just about anywhere, while we stage hunts for the public on weekends…

Posted on: March 3, 2012 Posted by: alana Comments: 0

Sleep No More in Chelsea

NY – If you’re looking for something unbelievably unique and incredibly unusual to do, search no more, we’ve truly got you covered — and it all takes place on W. 27th Street. While this is an evening you could surely enjoy with any adventurous person in your life, we’ve road tested it twice and are here to tell you it just might be best explored with a close friend instead…

Posted on: February 17, 2012 Posted by: alana Comments: 0

The Resident Tourist in Soho

While away the hours in these SoHo institutions that have stood the test of time. NY – I admire people who possess the energy and drive to ferret out the newest, edgiest and most exclusive underground hideaways.  But that ain’t me, babe.  Like a pilgrim, I return to the places that soothe the soul and provide shelter from the storm — and don’t soak you when the bill comes.  What follows is a…

Posted on: January 4, 2012 Posted by: alana Comments: 0

A Wicked Good Time

NY – You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy this Saturday outing (even the macho guys dig it)!  If you’ve never seen the international smash hit Wicked, put this one at the top of your Broadway bucket list.  If you have seen it, but can’t get enough (once doesn’t cut it), here’s a project that’ll remind you why there’s no place like Broadway.