Posts Tagged ‘Brooklyn’
A Little Luxury under $100
December 14th, 2009
The holidays are here, and though most of us are cutting back on spending, we’d all like to give our loved ones something special.
Why not give Bond No. 9′s new Now-and-Forever Pocket Spray? This go-everywhere, refillable gold-tone pocket spray is patterned with multiples of the Bond No. 9 token, and comes in its own white leatherette pouch. Available in these 10 eaux de parfums:
Astor Place Brooklyn Nuits de Noho Chinatown Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue Chez Bond Hamptons The Scent of Peace Wall Street Andy Warhol Union SquareWhere to find it: Each spray retails for $85. Purchase online at bondno9.com or at a department store near you.
Tags: Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue, Andy Warhol Union Square, Astor Place, Bond No. 9, Brooklyn, Chez Bond, Chinatown, Hamptons, Now and Forever Pocket Spray, Nuits de Noho, The Scent of Peace, Wall Street
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Where Brooklyn at?!
August 5th, 2009
As a former Brooklynite (for 3 years at least), I can say with confidence that it’s THE place to live in New York City. Over the last few years, it’s become a Mecca for artists, intellects, OG’s and more. But can you embody the Brooklyn spirit in a fragrance? That’s just what Bond No. 9 has set out to do. Their new fragrance, Brooklyn, is a unisex scent with a desirably masculine attitude. It’s romantic, sexy and distinctive with notes of cardamom, geranium leaves, cedarwood, grapefruit, juniper leaves, South American guaiacwood and leather. I find the blend intriguing and a little bit rock ‘n rock, but the boyfriend thinks it was a little too masculine for a girl like me. Still, I love that it’s a scent you can share with your man, or keep in your personal arsenal for the perfect occasion. Remember girls, your scent leaves a lasting impression. What does yours say about you?
Where to find it: Bond No. 9′s Brooklyn can be found online at BondNo9.com or at your local department store. A
Tags: Bond No. 9, Brooklyn, fragrance, perfume
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Mousey Brown Salon
May 1st, 2008
My hair has been absolute rubbish lately. I had been trying to grow it out, but the layers were getting to the unmanageable point. So, as soon as payday hit, I made an appointment with Mousey Brown Salon in Brooklyn. Like any paranoid salon-goer, I read a ton of reviews on Citysearch and Yelp first, to be sure Mousey Brown wouldn’t destroy my hair. One of the things that really drew me in was the price. At Mousey Brown, $55 gets you a shampoo, cut and basic drying (all I ever need to go home anyway!). The absolute worse is getting your hair done at a salon only to find out afterward that the blow dry cost you an extra twenty bucks.
So I arrived a bit early and scoped the place out. Its VERY small, with an old-fashioned vibe. Old jazz was playing on the stereo and everyone looked fairly artsy (no corporate kids here!). At the front of the salon, they carry a big assortment of PureOlogy products and also sell fancy headbands. In fact, all stylists at Mousey Brown are PureOlogy, L’Oreal, or I.C.O.N specialists.
My stylist, Jenn, was pleasant but not especially chatty (which is fine). She listened to what I wanted and stopped cutting at intervals to ask if she was doing ok. After cutting, she blow dried my hair (without extra styling), and then razored a bit more while it was dry. She threw a little product in, and I left looking like a rock star (a tame one, but still). The best part is, when I stepped up to the counter to pay, I was asked to pay $55 (the advertised price!).
Moral of the story? Mousey Brown is a great place to get your haircut (if you don’t mind heading to Brooklyn). Its reasonably priced (for New York City), and the stylists are clearly skilled. Another perk? Its open seven days a week from noon to eight.
Tags: Brooklyn, Mousey Brown, New York, salon
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