Needing Feedback!!!

Ok guys, here is your chance to help shape my blog.  I need you, the readers, valuable feedback on how to get to the next level.  Here are some pointers that I've gotten so far

•  Full width photos, at a higher res within your posts. This has been known to capture more attention and reduce the bounce-rate
•  For something like "Want to shop the styles click here," make the "here" clickable and link that with your bitly link instead of putting it afterwards since it looks cleaner
•  Look into photoshop to pop colors in your photos a bit more, to make it (again) more engaging and fun in a super easy way
•  Look into designing a logo & branding
•  Purchase a domain name.

Yes? No? Have a better idea?  Comment and let me know!!

Twerking the torsade OOTD 10/5/13

Off to help a friend with some auditions for his upcoming performance. I mixing old and new jewelry from my e-boutique, finished off with all black

Top Macy's 

Leggings Loft (old)

Jewelry my e-boutique

Shoes Born (old) 

Purchase the jewelry at www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/fashionfeednyc 

Friday Night at West Elm

So last Friday I was lucky enough to be invited to have a pop up at West elm in Dumbo.  Overall I had a great time and met some great new people, like Erika from http://stylingbyerikab.com who brought some peeps.  Everyone loved the jewelry and mocktinis.  Check out the photos and Erikas page for her rocking that C+I!  Want to host your own event?  Email me at jessicabeam719@gmail.com to get started!

Be creative. Be you.

Read Erikas blog here

Shop the styles here

Sparkle on OOTD 9/23/13

Decided to take it up a notch even though I'm just going to to the PO. 

Sweater Banana Republic

Pants Loft

Bracelet my e-boutique www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/fashionfeednyc 

You can get the bracelet for free by having a party, email me for deets jessicabeam719@gmail.com 

Seafood in Sheepshead Bay

So last night on the advice of another friend I went to go check out Randazzos Clam Bar in brooklyn.  Let me just say that this is a small space and if you have a party of 3 or more you will have to wait for a seat not to mention parking sucks.  But finally after about a 15 minute wait we got our table.  The menu covers all the bases and offers stuff for landlubbers.  I ordered the fried zucchini, steamed mussels in sauce, and the broiled swordfish.  My BF ordered the little necks on the half shell and says they were great.  Another friend ordered the lobster bisque and I agree with her that it was a bit on the bland side.  All the seafood was fresh and done simply with minimal fluff.  However the broiled swordfish came in about a stick of butter (Paula Deen would be in heaven), but the sauce was great on the bread that was served.  The ambiance is family buffet style and clearly is everyone kinda knows everyone.  Overall I'd give it 3 out of 5 forks.

http://www.randazzosclambar.com/

Booking Blitz!

Ok, its not to late......

Book a pop up either in person or online by 9/17, have the party by 9/30 and get the sunset on the siene necklace for free.  Plus you help me pay my bills and you get free jewelry.  Email me at jessicabeam719@gmail.com for deets

https://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/fashionfeednyc

Peeling away the hunger

So yesterday the BF and I were in the LES and of course we were hungry (like what's new right?). Right there on the corner of Bowery and 2nd ave is a quaint eatery called Peels. It's described as classic American food.  Unlike most places this actually had a second floor on which we took our repast. (Sorry I've been reading vampire novels again). The interior is early American decor, traditional pressed tin roof, unfinished wood tables and benches, slate blue gray ways with white trim. I order the flapjacks with fresh fruit and the BF ordered the build-a-biscuit.  We got coffee which was tasty and not harsh. The flapjacks were huge taking ip the entire plate, and light brown.  The biscuit was crumby and his eggs looks cooked to perfection. The service left a bit to be desired but hey such is life. Sadly I was so hungry I forgot to take photos o the food. A cute spot 3.5 out of 5 forks 

Throwbacks OOTD 8/15/13

Decided to bust out my Air Force ones since its nice enough. These puppies only come out once a year. 

Top Target

Pants Sample Sale

Shoes Champs Sports

Jewelry Chloe+Isabel 

Show your support

Hey blog world I'm running a fundraiser on my boutique for Breast cancer since I know a few people that have been affected by this. 20% of the total purchase will be donated to the Susan G Komen foundation. So I ask that everyone take a moment and make a purchase and share this with your friends. All purchases over $50 by 8/20 will be entered to win $25 off their next purchase over $75. When checking out enter "Raquel" at checkout and thank you for your support.  This cancer has affected my aunt and many personal friends, I'm sure you know someone who has been affected. 

Thanks!

Www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/fashionfeednyc 

Shit happens Saturday OOTD 8/10/13

Out and about and realizing that not everything works out as it should.

Top Boutique in CA

Pants Sample Sale

Shoes Clark's USA 

Necklace ummm Chloe+Isabel of course! 

Be Creative Be You

So last week I got a great email from Daily Candy about an interview they did with Miki Agrawal about starting your own business and quitting the 9-5.  Find your passion and understand what fields they translate into.  Also look at your closest friends, are they mover and shakers or unmotivated and no goals?  You become what your environment is so look and evaluate what you surround yourself with.  This really resonated with me as I recently quit my job and am looking for work.  While I am selling the great chloe+isabel jewelry (which you all should check out my boutique) its not generating a real source of income.  Most of it is that I need to spend some time walking the beat and talking to people.  But I digress, after reading this article I think its time I sit down and look at what I enjoy doing and where I want to go.  Looking to make a change yourself?  Read the article and if you have left your job let me know how that worked out for you.

http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/article/152895/Miki-Agrawal-Interview?et_cid=61856&et_rid=633174&linkid=%%%3dRedirectTo%28%40canonicalURL%29%3d%%

Fatty McFattersons unite!!!

So a little behind the times but it's restaurant week here in NYC so click on the link for a list of participating restaurants that offer pri fix meals until 8/22. Let me know which one you go to and if you would recommend it. 

http://nycgo.com/

Buen provicheo 

The Boil

So Friday night my BF surprised me by taking me to a place that I had pointed out a couple weeks ago located on Chrystie St down on the LES.  The overall ambiance is cozy and efficient ( i mean your peeling shellfish lol) but down in woods and reds.  The table has butcher paper on it for easy clean up and they give you buckets to put the shells into.  The service was ok, I think that our waitress was getting annoyed with us, maybe its cause I was hangry lol.  To start we got the gumbo which was ok but needed some hot sauce. We ordered the crayfish and lobster bucket done in old bay (there really is no other way to eat it) and it came with baby crayfish, a lobster (whole), potatoes that were over cooked, a earn of corn and andouille sausage.  The food was coated in the old bay and I made my own dipping sauce which the waitress looked at me crazy when I asked for mayonnaise.  Overall something you should do once but having grown up on the bayou in Louisiana i know how crayfish need to be cooked and this was over done.  I would give 2.5 out of 5 forks.

http://www.theboilny.com/

A La Siagon

So on Monday I had a day job over in the financial district and came across this gem.  I was on the hunt for great Vietnamese food, specifically bun.  Its noodles served with grilled chicken, cucumbers, lettuce and peanuts and is the best thing ever.  Small place (surprise!) but tasty and fresh.  Overall 3 out of 5 forks so when in the area walk over and check it out.

Robin Hoods Stylish Headscarves

So today while strolling through the web I came across this company that makes headscarves for women who are going through cancer or have serious hair loss.  I was moved as I personally know of women who are battling cancer and might need these.  The premise of the company is this "Tracey founded Robin Hoods upon her belief that no woman should be deprived of her self-confidence, dignity, and natural beauty as a result of hair hardship. Pairing the highest quality materials and thoughtful design, she created a product that appeals to women of all ages and style sensibilities, and makes the wearer look- and subsequently feel- better."
WOW!  What a great idea and cause. As any female will tell you our hair is a major factor in our identity and self confidence when that is gone we struggle.  So share this if you know someone fighting cancer or might be interested.

http://www.robin-hoods.com/

Sneaky sophistication OOTD 7/24/13

Back to being a working girl for the week, thanks to a temp agency.

 

Top Bloomingdales

Crops NY&Co

Jewelry my Chloe+Isabel boutique 

Get hip to a new boutique full of clothing and home goods

http://personnelofnewyork.com/home#

I been meaning to post this one for awhile but check out the link about for a well curated collection of items for your wardrobe to your home. 

Souvlaki GR in the LES

So last night me and the boothang were in the LES looking for some Mediterranean food and what should we spy but souvlaki GR.  So in we went and it was like being teleported into to the photos of Santorini Greece. It was a a small space as are almost all NYC restaurants. They even had a patio that was draped in bougainvillaea. The menu was short and straightforward which is how it should be.We started with the tzatziki and pita, and it was made with the Greek yogurt and cucumbers thick and creamy.  I ordered the chicken souvlaki and Mr. ordered the veggie pita. The chicken I think could have been cooked a bit more as I didn't feel it was cooked all the way. It was juicy and very flavorful and came with a side of warmed pita bread.Mr boothang said the veggie pita was great (but it looked mostly like pita lol). Of course what meal isn't complete with out dessert!Of course the offer loukamadies with honey and nuts, I died.  I noticed that they even offered frappes with Bailey's (which if you have ever hung with a Greek this is a staple of all table fare). The service was friendly but slow as there was only three servers and no one followed up with us to see how we were doing other than the busboy.Overall 3.5 put of 5 forks just because of the service but def a most go.

http://www.souvlakigr.com/
 

Im giving away $90 worth of FREE jewelry

Ok, its this simple guys.  Make a purchase at my boutique for $50 or more and be entered to win this set worth $92.  the contest runs until 7/31.  Want another entry contact me to host a pop up in person or online and score two entries into the raffle. All the jewelry comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee and 30 no hassle return.  Plus Im thinking that whoever the winner is can pick a charity and we make a donation for 20%.......

https://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/fashionfeednyc

https://www.facebook.com/JessicaBeamChloeIsabel

The war on fashion

So while trolling my news feed I came across an article about fashion photographer David Jay who recently photographed war vets.  This hits close to home for me as many of my friends are in the military and I have seen the effects of deployments on them and their families.  The men and women featured are those who were seriously injured in the line of duty so some of the photos are hard to look at.  David Jay says that he hopes this inspires people to act with love and compassion and to realize that we control our fates.  I agree, its time that we pressure our government to pull our troops out of the middle east.  This is a war based on economics not human rights.  I know that this wont get tons of likes in popular media, but maybe if I can get a few people to read this and understand what war does to people maybe enough people will want that change.  To often I see these vets panhandling because the VA wont provide support and they are turned out.  So stop and help them or go to woundedwarriorproject.com to make a difference in someones life.  War comes with to high of a cost.  What if it was one of your family members, friends, or spouse?
Please click on the link to learn more. 

War on Fashion