Monthly Archives: July 2011

boy meets girl… and then he buys her a diamond

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

film dude Edward Burns has created a short film for Tiffany’s that tells stories of true love in New York. it’s pretty sweet, and i like that the couples don’t constantly drop the Tiffany name in their story, but i gotta … Continue reading →

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gourmet on the go

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

i know that gourmet food trucks have been trendy for some time now, especially in New York and LA, but i didn’t really notice them in my neighborhood until this summer. and now they seem to be everywhere. i’m pretty … Continue reading →

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hubway arrives at BU

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

i should really pay better attention, because back in April,  Mayor Menino apparently signed a contract with Alta Bicycle Share to bring a bike share system to Boston — one of the first in the country. The system, called Hubway, was … Continue reading →

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and the award for worst airline ever goes to…

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

Spirit Airlines!! YAY, congratulations!! you win for being the most miserable, cheap-ass airline! you charge $40 for CARRY-ON bags! you charge $3 for soda! your seats don’t recline and you call them “pre-reclined”! WOW!! do you also charge for the … Continue reading →

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branded bus stops

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

adweek’s “20 Clever Bus-Shelter Ads to Brighten Your Travels” features some of the coolest (and somewhat impractical) bus shelter ads. while they are all interesting, i like the ikea one (it looks comfortable), vitamin water (so practical), and Sun Smart … Continue reading →

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a well-made dress from madewell

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

it’s been a gazillion degrees in Boston this week, so i have been hiding out indoors most days. we don’t have AC in our apartment, but if you turn on all the fans and sit very very still wearing nothing … Continue reading →

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farewell, borders

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

so sad! borders is going out of business for good! most of us probably saw this coming for some time now. just last month, i went on a shopping spree and spent all my borders gift certificates (which the husband … Continue reading →

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hello world

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

welcome to my new home, consummateconsumer.com. please bear with me as i try on a gazillion different outfits themes and find one that’s most flattering.

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flash (sale) flood

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

this morning, i got an invitation to MyHabit.com, which is basically Amazon’s version of flash sales (e.g. Gilt.com and Ruelala.com). i poked around a little bit, and it looks…well,  just like Ruelala and Gilt. they all basically rotate the same … Continue reading →

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brand vs. beliefs

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

i recently learned that Mickey Drexler, the CEO of my beloved brand J.Crew, is a major water hog who used 18.4 million gallons of water last year — or 115 times the average for the country — on his $10 … Continue reading →

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