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This past weekend, I took the 4 train to the Bronx on a quest to see the Yankees take on the Cubs in the new Yankees Stadium. Not only was it exciting to know that I was the second person to ever sit in my seat, but I also enjoyed the overall feel you get from going to baseball games.

For one thing, they remind you that warmer days are ahead. And nothing gets you in the spring/summer spirit quite like spending a day partaking in America's favorite pastime.

I put a lot of thought and care into picking out the quintessential all-American outfit this weekend. (However, due to overly windy weather, I realized I was ill-prepared as I stepped out into the bitter cold in a sundress, leggings, and a cardigan. No pictures, please!)

Since there are definitely more ball games to come, I thought I'd put together a couple of looks perfect for indulging in a soda and hot dog (vegetarian, of course!) while watching hot guys run around a diamond! ;)

Take Me Out to the Ballgame! by reLYME featuring Converse sneakers

Also, Origins is also inviting bloggers and Origins fans to share event info and pictures of their beauty recyclables:

Here's what you can do:

♥Upload images to the Origins Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Origins/19777183712

♥Post images on Flickr, make sure to tag all photos with "Origins Trash Talk"

♥Tweet to your green heart's delight using hashtag #OriginsTrashTalk

Here's my contribution SO far. I still have more cleaning to do!:

♥New York - Origins Headquarters, General Motors Plaza Fifth Avenue at 58th Street New York, NY

♥Austin - Origins at Central Park 4001 N. Lamar Blvd. Suite 570 Austin, TX 78756 512-302-3267

♥Boston - Faneuil Hall 1 Faneuil Hall Market Place Boston, MA 02109 617-742-7447

♥Cambridge - Origins Harvard Sq 8 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-868-8090

♥Denver - Origins Cherry Creek North 2800 E 2nd Ave Denver, CO 80206-4902 303-388-0018

♥LA - Century City: 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90067 310-772-0272

♥San Francisco - San Francisco Centre: 865 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103 415-537-9440

I've fallen in love before, but this was ridiculous. Rows and rows of cute and classic (because these things will last forever...scouts honor!) shoes on sale...calling my name.

In the end, I only chose one pair:

For this weekend only, March 13-15, you too can partake in a little slice of shoe heaven. Sandals for $29, Shoes for $39, and Boots for $59. Happy shopping, for you and the NYC sidewalks!

Although my move to Manhattan hasn't turned out just as I'd always dreamed--no job at a fancy fashion company or big paycheck yet--that doesn't mean I can't still treat myself once in a while. Well, technically, it does, but forget about that.

With fashion week beginning tomorrow, I needed some feisty but functional shoes I could run around the tents in. Flats are a must, but maybe for nighttime shows, I might have to jazz it up again. (Did I just say, "Jazz it up?" My sincerest apologies.)

Of course, I headed to John Fluevog. Known for combining comfort with what can only be named architectural mastery. Plus, Ashe Mischief has convinced me more than once that these are the shoes to have.

I had two clear visions in mind: I wanted an ankle boot, and I wanted something in the red family. And with the Blind Faith collection, I think I got both.

*Please excuse my dog's toys in the background!

Not only are they comfortable, but they are on sale! I highly recommend Fluevogs. I can definitely see myself scampering around from runway show to runway show in these pretty babies.

I am definitely a believer. However, if possible, I recommend trying them on first because they typically run small.

In order to make it easier to tote around the city, I'm going to need to invest in a new pair of work flats. This won't be too much of a problem since I practically live in flats. However, I need to buy a few functional pairs that are both comfortable and stylish. (Sorry, Target. Not this time.)

Still, I would love Fluevogs style on a Payless budget.

I headed over to the discount shoe mecca, Zappos.com, to see what I could find. Although I typically prefer pointy-toed flats for work, I found a few others that might not be bad. Here are some of my picks:

Frye Molly Flats in Lemon - $ 162

These are a bit pricey, but they are darling and perfect for spring. They also come in about six other colors. Plus, they have cushioned insoles! Still, if I'm paying that much for shoes, they better have a heel!

French Sole Sloop in Marine Blue - $ 104

It was a tossup between these and the animal print flats. I do love the blue, and it's so vibrant for the city. I'd still be spending way more than I want to spend.

Steve Madden Kobraa in Red Snake - $63

I've never been one for snake skin, but in red, I can look past it. These are feisty enough, but also work appropriate. Hmm...moving on.

Gabriella Rocha Cosma in Brown - $59

OK, so these are kind of cute. Brown flats that aren't reminiscent of a Janis Joplin concert are hard to come by. I'm not too sure about the rhinestones. I guess they dress it up a bit. I think I'll consider my other options.

Fitzwell Vanessa in Navy - about $53

I have been known to rock the Fitzwell's. (OK, that's not true.) But I've always liked the look...I love the toe and the simplicity of these shoes. They come in a variety of colors, and have gel insoles in the heel. (HEAVEN!) But, can I find something even cheaper?

I opted not to go for any of those. The Fitzwells were probably my favorite. But kidskin? That's just a little bit too politically incorrect for my feet.

And so, the search continues for the perfect pair (or two!) of flats. Any suggestions???

Lady Gaga has been wowing both the fashionistas and fashion police alike since she first stepped onto the scene. Known for donning outlandish and sometimes microscopic attire, the native New Yorker proves she definitely has an eye for style.

Her signature dyed-blonde hair with straight-cut bangs is its own accessory. Her outfits do most of the talking for her.

Lady Gaga - by reLYME on Polyvore.com

Check out this video, courtesy of Myspace, where Lady Gaga takes viewers on a shopping trip to one of her favorite Hollywood stores, Catwalk:

What do you think of Ms. Gaga's wild wardrobe? Love it? Hate it?

With my upcoming move to The Big Apple fast approaching, it's good to know that there are elements of my hometown that I'm coming to appreciate. For instance, I just returned from enjoying a bike ride to the library in warm and sunny mid-December.

I'm quite fond of the quirky character of the brick roads downtown or the tiny shops off of Corrine Drive. What has delighted me even more these days are the little treasures I've been able to find.

Whilst perusing through a new art gallery store, I found these paintings of my favorite fraternal twins:

The description cards next to each painting said something to the effect of "I'm the cuter one," and "She's just my sister."

Later on, the boyfriend and I stumbled into a thrift store, when I happened upon this little devil:

Yes, it's Marc Jacobs, and yes, it's the real deal. $4.99! I can't beat that if I tried.

So even though I have to come to recognize the evils of a small city like mine, at least I've found something to reminisce about when I'm over a thousand miles away.

Well, I have finally arrived home from New York. I had a wonderful time, but was surprised that my suitcase accompanied me home looking not much different than when it had left with me. Most of my purchases were either necessities or accessories. I didn't really buy any new clothes in New York. I know...the shopping mecca of the U.S. and I didn't buy anything good. I just wasn't into shopping this time around. For some reason, I was more intrigued by being away somewhere different, taking in the atmosphere, the environment...the street style.

I observed that the typical outfit (not worn by tourists) for New Yorkers looked something like this:

Not one to jump aboard a trend that I feel may be somewhat short lived, I opted for comfort while in the Big Apple. A typical outfit for me, looked something like this:

What I found most intriguing, and I'd never noticed before in previous visits to NYC, is that each branch of a particular store often sells different items. For instance, an H&M in Soho sells clothing that looks vastly different from an H&M uptown. There's always something new to see that way.

So, I survived getting lost in Central Park, and the weather's temper tantrum--fluctuating between extreme sunshine and rain--to come to one conclusion: I want to take more style risks...and I want to move somewhere new. Okay, maybe that's two conclusions.

Any suggestions for where I should move?

(Photos and more discussion from the trip to follow later...I need a vacation from my vacation so that I can work on my travel journal, and upload photos.)