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Keith Johnson- Anthropology Buyer

What more can anyone ask for when they're able to travel and shop??...To get paid for it! My new t.v. best friend Keith Johnson has the job of my dreams traveling all over the world searching for the perfect items to feature in the one of a kind store Anthropology. You can follow him while he travels to places from India to Argentina seeking out artifacts that holds true to the Anthropology style.

Natives from each destination act as guides for Johnson, taking him to overlooked artisan warehouses, small antique shops, or design conventions. The way he examines pieces and recontructs them to transform their purpose is amazing and inspiring. He instantly knows what does and doesn't work for his clientele and quickly moves to the next destination if nothing tickles his fancy.

The pressure of producing an interesting presentation for his bosses at Anthropology is the only thing that could possibly stop this from being the best job ever...but with his eye, it's a cake walk. Recently while in Chicago, I perused the Anthropology store in the Gold Coast and was so excited when I saw a birdcage from India that Johnson picked out on the show. I didn't think it would fit in my suitcase though.

If you haven't seen the show yet, catch up on Comcast On Demand or tune in to the Sundance channel Wednesday nights at 10pm.

-Doni W.

Item of the Day- Black Friday Find

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Normally, I refrain from the Black Friday madness--the shoving in line, the race to grab the last pair of sale jeans, and the hours of waiting in line before the store opens--not my cup of tea. But yesterday I did get out at a sensible time, 10:30, and hit a few stores to see what they had to offer.

Express had an amazing sale that I couldn't participate in because it ended at noon and the time was 11:32am and I just can't shop under that type of pressure. Forever21 did in fact have $6 jeans...that I already owned, so that didn't help, and I forgot to print off my Macy's coupon so I couldn't get a pair of Levi's for $19. Looks like I sould have taken my own sales advice. 

I did pick up this dress from Charlotte Russe for a steal! The original price was $32, but it rang up for $19 with an extra 25% off! That got me into the holiday spirit :-). Just in case you buy it too, just note that I will be wearing mine to Creme de la Ceme December 4th at GFAC. I don't mind telling you because this could prevent a disastrous situation (me wearing my dress better than you, lol...kidding).

See you there

-Doni W.

The Black Friday Sale Run-down

Everything you need to know about the big sales tomorrow!

Urban Outfitters: Free shipping on orders over $75. Enter FREEBIRD at checkout.

Charlotte Russe: Now through tomorrow 25% off everything and free shipping on orders over $60

American Eagle Outfitters: Thanksgiving Day Only 25% off of every order and Free Shipping

Karmaloop: Save 15%... use code ONEFIVE

Target: DVD's $3.99 while supplies last, 32' Flat Screen $246

Old Navy: Today Only $10 off purchases over $50, and all outerwear 50% off.


Jacket- Old Navy. Click image to purchase

Apple.com: A top secret one-day online shopping event. No details yet.

Oak Nyc: 20% off Clothing and Shoes now through Monday

Macy's: Save an extra $10 on any purchase over $25 (sale and clearance items included). Must print online coupon!

JcPenney: Online "Screen Buster" Deals, women's coats up to 65% off, and Door Busters in-store tomorrow starting at 5am

American Apparel: T-SHIRTS DOWN TO $5 RIGHT NOW!!

Bebe: Items starting at $29

Forever21: DENIM STARTING AT $6 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Jeans- Forever21 click image to purchase


Armani Exchange: $50 off purchases over $150

Hot Topic: Band Tee's buy one get one 50% off

Bakers Shoes: Buy one get one 50% off online NOW!

Nordstrom: Up to 50% off Women's items

Guess: 25% off full priced merchandise

No go SHOP SHOP SHOP!!!!

-Doni W.

Iem of the Day- Kate Spade Wallet

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How small and cute? And the perfect gift for the holiday. For the New Yorker at heart (me!) or the true New York lady, this wallet is the perfect touch to add to her already fabulous bag and amazing shoes. Kate Spade is known for her clean, simple, and girly designs that can stand the test of time and trends. This is a perfect example of that aesthetic. Nothing will cheer a lady up faster than a shiny candy apple accessory. Click the image to purchase (it's super affordable).

-Doni W.

Welcome To The Mad House

Some love her and some hate her. Some think she can't sing and some think she can. I for one, am a Rihanna fan but I am not putting her at the top of my list for greatest singers of this decade. I will say that lyrically this album takes the cake on a lot of album released this year. She channels all of her pain and anguish from a bad relationship (ahem! Chris Brown) and put it all into songs that anyone who has been hurt can feel, whether or not you think she can blow. The album opens up with a intro that is supposed to scare ("MAD HOUSE"), but in actuality, it makes me smile. I am loving this new, darker Rihanna! The promo single "Wait Your Turn" is the first song that invades your ears. I feel as though this song could have been left off the album, but she quickly makes up for it with the Young Jeezy featured single, "HARD". And this beat does indeed goes hard. Rihanna proclaims she is the "baddest chick in heels right here!" I'm sure you will find yourself nodding your head to this banger. "Stupid In Love" comes next and I think this song hits home for a lot of people who are vulnerable enough to go back to a bad relationship over and over again but then realize they are not stupid in love, just a little dumb. I Definitely could see this being a single. Gun N Roses Slash appears on the braggadocious single "Rock Star 101" and Ne-Yo pens the first single "Russian Roulette" which is Rihanna twelfth top ten hit. "Fire Bomb" comes next and this song seems to fit so well with Rihanna rough and nasally island-voice along with the ride or die song G4L (which stands for Gangster 4 Life) where she is simply saying she is going to ride or die for her best friend, no matter what. "I lick the gun when I'm done cuz you know that revenge is SWEET" the good girl gone NASTY sings.
Ms Fenty also shines on the Will.I.Am assisted single "Photographs" another song that shows that Rihanna has found the right sound for her voice. The song that really made this album pop! is the Y's produced "Cold Case Love" 6:04 of bleeding love gone wrong. The album ends with "The Last Song", a perfect way to end this dark and edgy sound that Rihanna is going for this time around. I'm not going to say this album is better than Good Girl Gone Bad but it is an improvement lyrically and image wise. Rihanna's got this in the bag!