Best Beauty Bets
I’m a major no frills type of gal. Nicknamed the “easy one” in my family, I am pretty low maintenance. Of course I’m known for …
02 Feb
Soul Flying
Soul Flying
Been a Soul fanatic for as long as I can remember. Saving up babysitting money and splurging on a class with Akin or Marvin, claiming …
15 Feb
“Man Maintains his Balance, Poise, and Sense of Security only as he is Moving Forward.”
“Man Maintains his Balance, Poise, and Sense of Security only as he is Moving Forward.”
What better way to move forward, than with the most fashion-forward kicks of course. Since discovering these gems around six months ago (my mom attributes …
15 Feb
Mostly A, B, or C?
Mostly A, B, or C?
Ever fill out on of those quizzes at the end of KidzBop magazine? By answering mostly A’s, majority of B’s, or the maximum of C’s, …
05 Nov
It Ain’t Hirshleifer’s, It’s Al Hirschfeld!
It Ain’t Hirshleifer’s, It’s Al Hirschfeld!
Zippo. Zilch. Nada. Nix. FREE! Who doesn’t love anything free? Freedom, Freewill, Freebies, are all great, but free goods-those can’t be beat! Check out this exhibit …
05 Nov
Run Ruttenberg, Run! (An Old Woman’s New Vision)
Run Ruttenberg, Run! (An Old Woman’s New Vision)
When picturing Central Park, personally, I picture my backyard. A juxtaposition of old and new, elderly and young, classy and edgy people inhabiting the park. …
04 Nov
A Hop, Skip, and a Jump:Anything but the M.T.A.
A Hop, Skip, and a Jump:Anything but the M.T.A.
Who doesn’t love challenges? The competitive character coming out within us? The tricky, yet tactful plans we think of? The waves of motivation that come …
27 May
“Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.”
“Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.”
Great new running playlist for a great new running route: East River Drive from East 6th-Williamsburg Bridge, Delancey to Bowery and back home to 3rd …
27 May
Edible Art
Edible Art
For those who know me, food and fashion are my forte-they should z.e.h. Whether it be cooking up a breakfast for dinner themed Zinner, stalking …
05 May
GoodReads
GoodReads
Around a month ago, I was introduced to yet another social media site. This one, to my surprise is not the epitome of yenta-ness. It’s …
29 Apr
‘Real Beauty Sketches’
‘Real Beauty Sketches’
Magical. Mesmerizing. Meaningful. The three M’s that rule my life! After watching this clip from Dove (cucumber body wash is on my top ten beauty …
29 Apr
Paint the Town Red!
Paint the Town Red!
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” Boy, was Sir …
15 Apr
“Cupcakes Always Cure My Monday Blues Away”-Unknown
“Cupcakes Always Cure My Monday Blues Away”-Unknown
Who doesn’t LOVE freebies? Especially when they involve indulgances? Crumbs is offering FREE cupcakes to all those who sign up for New York Deals. Wowza! …
15 Apr
Flower Power
Flower Power
Check out this rocking DIY project I stumbled upon. Flowers, Colors, Creativity, Femininity-what can a gal love more? With minimal materials, a meticulous and steady …
08 Apr
“You Know You Love Me. Xoxo, Gossip Girl”
“You Know You Love Me. Xoxo, Gossip Girl”
She may be notorious for refusing to reveal her secrets but her witt and charm, seductive and sly voice keep echoing in my mind every …
07 Apr
AHA
AHA
After a while, Pinterest, Gmail, Facebook, Anthropologie, Aish and Bloomingdales websites become quite a bore. Yes, they look so orderly and arranged attop my macbook’s …
24 Mar
“Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?”-Sun Tzu
“Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?”-Sun Tzu
Ever get a case of the what-ifs? What if I stopped to help that person crossing the street? What if I bought that bag on …
20 Mar
Spring Collabs
Spring Collabs
I don’t know about you but I’m not really feeling that Spring is in the air (all I feel is chill quite frankly). Amidst the …
19 Mar
Insta Insta
Insta Insta
WearAboutz is hopping along the social media tracks and her next stop is Instagram. Follow us @wearaboutz for Zeh’s latest sightings and outings! “Funky fresh. Stylistically …
17 Mar
Calling all People
Calling all People
Yoga to the People-what a place. Jam packed yet civilized. Sweaty and Stuffy yet sweet smelling and serene. Yoga to the People is “a unique yoga …
17 Mar
“Appreciating the clouds that hide the sun guarantees you inner sunlight. “-Soyak
“Appreciating the clouds that hide the sun guarantees you inner sunlight. “-Soyak
Oh what a meaty and juicy quote. How important it is to appreciate everything in love, whether it be the gorgeous and grandiose events, the …
17 Mar
Funky Fresh
Funky Fresh
Move Over Zara, H and M and even Bloomingdales, ZEH has found a new shopping mecca to die over! Joe Fresh, a retail chain created …
15 Mar
“Success isn’t how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started.”
“Success isn’t how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started.”
Last Sunday, I found my new obsession. Running lulu-clad, electrolyte infusion in hand, and fashionista sissy by my side, I completed a 7 mile run …
06 Feb
Too Good for Words-TJ’s
Too Good for Words-TJ’s
One of my favorite things about my new home abode is the local. They say “location, location, location” but no one ever told me how …
27 Jan
Need a Pep-Talk?
Need a Pep-Talk?
A friend of mine posted this video recently and it just bumped up to my top ten video clips of all time. Whimsical and playful …
27 Jan
Mama Mia, it’s Mamilla
Mama Mia, it’s Mamilla
“Mamma mia, here I go again My my, how can I resist you?” I highly doubt that it is possible for anything to resist the temptation …
22 Jan
Museum Jetsetter
Museum Jetsetter
Tehillim Museum-tucked away behind a charming old garden lies the Tehillim Museum, a spiritual oasis filled with psychedelically abstract paintings of over 150 psalms. Israel Museum: Silver …
21 Jan
Best.Sale.Ever.
Best.Sale.Ever.
Do not miss this one. Zara (not me but the best store out there) is slashing prices and calling all ladies. After hitting this spot …
17 Jan
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
Thomas Merton’s antithetical saying can not be more correct. How many times do you find yourself staring at artwork only to be left in a …
16 Jan
Hadas Kolodny
Hadas Kolodny
A trip to the Holy Land can not be sealed in completion without a Schnitzler/Brandwein family outing to shuk pishpushim, in Old Yafo. Some might …
14 Jan
Mama Mia, it’s Mamilla
Mama Mia, it’s Mamilla
“Mamma mia, here I go again My my, how can I resist you?” I highly doubt that it is possible for anything to resist the temptation of a stroll …
13 Jan
Whining for Wine
Whining for Wine
One of my favorite cities in Israel (aside from Jtown, the holy of hollies of course) is Zichron Yaakov. A picturesque city, filled with an abundance …
20 Dec
Preppy Style for the Modern Girl
Preppy Style for the Modern Girl
Sam Walton, founder of one of the biggest retail markets in the world–Walmart, advises that “The goal as a company is to have customer service …
19 Dec
Loving Lulu
Loving Lulu
Cool. Comfy. Classy. These three words envelope anything but the most fabulous connotations. Lululemon’s Yoga Moto bag to me is the coolest, most comfortable and …
18 Dec
Going Gaga at the Guggenheim
Going Gaga at the Guggenheim
A number of weeks ago, I traveled all the way uptown, to the Guggenheim, or the “Googy” as my grandmother calls it, to view Picasso Black …
25 Nov
It’s Party Time!
It’s Party Time!
ZEH CITY is in uber, dire, mucho need of a new title. Think creative, think zany, think innovative, and think visionary. Introducing ZEH’s first contest! Think …
25 Nov
“Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” -Oprah
“Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” -Oprah
After much sifting through the Itunes top 100 list, pressing next on my Pandora playlists, and seeking stations on the radio, here is Running Playlist …
24 Nov
Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday
Who knew that Black Friday continued passed the weekend? Well, I for one am now googly eyed when it comes to Cyber Monday-here’s a list …
21 Nov
Innovative. Ingenuous. In Vogue. Iris
Innovative. Ingenuous. In Vogue. Iris
“Sometimes people are beautiful. Not in looks. Not in what they say. Just in what they are.”-Markus Zusak Iris Apfel exemplifies beauty not only through her eclectic style, eloquent …
18 Nov
Crazy. Clever. Creative.
Crazy. Clever. Creative.
Complex (adj.)-Consisting of interconnected or interwoven parts; composite. This past Thursday night, I ventured to Chelsea with my ever so brilliant “Arts in New York City” …
16 Nov
POP goes the Pizza!
POP goes the Pizza!
Latest Hoffman Family obsession-this perfect pizza recipe, oozing with cheese, drenched in tomato sauce, and sprinkled with pizza spice a la Machane Yehuda spice guy. Happy …
11 Nov
Modern. Magnificent. Monika
Modern. Magnificent. Monika
While glancing at my spam folder, I casually and carelessly came across this email from the Public Art Fund describing their latest exhibit. After viewing …
10 Nov
Game On
Game On
Ever wonder what the difference between a laugh and a giggle is, or what constitutes a chuckle or a crack up? What makes us burst …
06 Nov
“The Mind is not a Vessel to be Filled but a Fire to be Kindled.”-Plutarch
“The Mind is not a Vessel to be Filled but a Fire to be Kindled.”-Plutarch
After sitting and standing, maneuvering and moving in the dark for the last week, candles have became a new-found love of mine. The shapes and …
06 Nov
Horizontal and Vertical Success
Horizontal and Vertical Success
Over these last few Sandy and Stormy, dreary and dizzying days, I’ve been left with plenty to contemplate. Thoughts in my mind were scattered and …
05 Nov
SoPo
SoPo
East Village, West Village, Chelsea, Clinton. Nolita, Noho, Soho, and now SOPO. Sopo-South of power, is the most up and coming town in NYC these …
02 Nov
“No Matter How Dark the Moment, Love and Hope are Always Possible.”-Chakiris
“No Matter How Dark the Moment, Love and Hope are Always Possible.”-Chakiris
Sand. How can something so delicate and light turn so disastrous and deathly? Water. This too, how can it be life sustaining yet life threatening …
26 Oct
That’s a Wrap!
That’s a Wrap!
Walking into a candy store as a little toddler-oh the memories. Every time I enter Hirshleifers, specifically ETC by the coveted boutique, I feel butterflies …
25 Oct
“Grandmothers Are Just Antique Little Girls”
“Grandmothers Are Just Antique Little Girls”
As the colors shift from green to red and orange, and the fur vest starts to come out from storage, it is pretty safe to …
23 Oct
There’s a Statue in my Living Room
There’s a Statue in my Living Room
Were you ever tempted to do something just because it was free? Even if it didn’t interest you that much, you still had the urge …
22 Oct
“New York Mag says Brooklyn is the new Manhattan”-Miss Bradshaw
“New York Mag says Brooklyn is the new Manhattan”-Miss Bradshaw
Moving away from Manhattan and breezing into Brooklyn this past Sunday introduced me to one of the city’s most hidden treasures. Williamsburg Flea, a sister …
19 Oct
“Mama’s got the Magic of Clorox”
“Mama’s got the Magic of Clorox”
Move over Juicy sweatsuits and hello to DIY sweats. Ever find yourself in the mood to curl up in bed, blueberry tea in hand with Grey’s …
18 Oct
Up, Up and Away!
Up, Up and Away!
Airy. Light. Fluffy. At first glance, one would assume that Tomas Saraceno’s Cloud City installation atop the Met roof would be filled with delicate figurines. …
17 Oct
Would You Prefer a Lemon or a Lime in that?
Would You Prefer a Lemon or a Lime in that?
Rachel Bilson. Olivia Palermo. Rachel Zoe. What do these three fantastically fabulous women have in common besides for their exquisite and impeccable taste in the …
16 Oct
Water Chestnut Wednesday
Water Chestnut Wednesday
Enjoy this recipe! Water chestnuts are my new fix. Found today in my Circa Salad (mixed greens, wc’s, broccoli, chickpeas, green peas,orange segments-added by mistake …
15 Oct
Be Bold. Be Daring. DIY
Be Bold. Be Daring. DIY
With midterms approaching and mountains of papers and towers of books ahead of me, I decided to take a break from the textbooks and get …
14 Oct
Sophisticated. Stunning. Sephora
Sophisticated. Stunning. Sephora
Get ready girls! Sephora’s calling all friends and family for this one. 20% all beauty items (online and in store, no exclusions!) from October 18-31. …
13 Oct
“More powerful than the will to win is the courage to begin.”
“More powerful than the will to win is the courage to begin.”
Offering both hilly and flat terrain and a combination of surfaces, Central Park is a runner’s paradise. Entering at the Engineer’s Gate on East 90th …
12 Oct
Blissful Blessings
Blissful Blessings
Why should I be grateful? Look at the luxurious lives we live filled with such love and laughter and how many of us actually stop …
12 Oct
Miss Marc meets Pinkalicious
Miss Marc meets Pinkalicious
If any of you know me well, Pinkalicious is my utmost favorite ficticious character. She was what got me into Macaulay and she is still …
11 Oct
Chopped or Tossed?
Chopped or Tossed?
Bonne Anniversaire and Feliz Cumpleaños to my favorite childhood twins! Hallie and Annie, you’ve been seen on my tv, ipod, computer and projector countless times …
11 Oct
Pulleez Buy Me!
Pulleez Buy Me!
You know when a trend gets off to a rocking start but then slowly but shortly fades out into a fad? When everyone on Madison …
10 Oct
Watch out Bahama Mama, She’s about to go Overboard
Watch out Bahama Mama, She’s about to go Overboard
If anyone knows me, I am not one to boast about the beauty of my nails. Ever since I’ve been a little girl, I’ve always …
10 Oct
Let’s Get Crafty
Let’s Get Crafty
I stole this idea from the Free People Blog (check out the DIY section) and would love to start this trend. Ever wonder why Apple is …
07 Oct
Tres Magnifique
Tres Magnifique
Magnificent. Magical. Mesmerizing. My favorite shopaholics MizHattan and Madison Avenue Spy have been at my Safari Top Pages site all week. From the latest designer collaborations (think …
07 Oct
Ivy Style
Ivy Style
Last Wednesday, I decided to conquer the rain and venture to the West Side. I rarely leave the East Side and if I do, it’s …
07 Oct
Hurry Hurry Ladies
Hurry Hurry Ladies
I never met a person who did not fall in love with the Gap. Push your procrastination behind because this deal ends quickly. 30% off …
07 Oct
Indestructible and In Style too
Indestructible and In Style too
What happens when two of my favorite worlds collide? A tingling sensation of excitement and excitation rushes through my body! You know the feeling when …
07 Oct
Move Over Bingo and Welcome to Barneys
Move Over Bingo and Welcome to Barneys
Ever wonder why we think of orthotics and oversized sweaters when speaking of our grannies, savtas, and bubbies? Why don’t we regard them for their …
06 Oct
“Excuses, Excuses”
“Excuses, Excuses”
“Dont know what you got till it’s gone.” If only we lived our lives by this most meaningful mantra. How often do we stop and …
05 Oct
“To market, To market”
“To market, To market”
Oh how I love Carrie Bradshaw. “To Market, to Market,” insinuates such a whimsical feeling in me, making me feel like I’m ready to jump …
Author: Zara Ellexi Hoffman