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MANIC in The City
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Born from the myriad muses of this maddening Manhattan life, MANIC is never the same place twice. I explore nature, health, delicious food, beautiful places, inner hopes and dreams for the future. Ever evolving and always interesting, read along as I morph from culture junkie to soul searcher to foodie to blushing bride all while I keep it healthy, keep it moving and keep 'making it happen'.
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Allison Joy Events

Thanks for following MANICinTheCity. I am not actively updating this blog any longer as I develop my consulting business, Allison Joy Events. You can check out the latest updates at AllisonJoyEvents....

11 may 11

Business Casual = Boring / Accessories = Fun

One of my principles is to never sacrifice my own sense of style simply to conform to the business worlds idea of what is workplace appropriate. Adding funky accessories and a little bit of sex appea...

08 mar 11

Spring!!!...???

Is it Spring yet or what? Dont you think March is one of the most annoying months? The weather is straight up MANIC! Here in NYC, we went from sunny and warm, to rainy and humid, to freezing cold in ...

07 mar 11

Escape. Travel. Live.

Speaking of Miami, I wanted to share this happy little tee shirt I found on my last trip. Im usually not a big fan of clothes with messages on them [or pink], but I simply couldnt resist the quote on...

06 mar 11

Beating Winter Blues in SoBe

Seriously, folks, is this winter EVER going to end? Ugh, I am so sick of bundling up! To shake the wintertime blues [which Im blaming for my blogging inactivity], Ive been reminiscing of our recent m...

05 mar 11

Blogger Meetup @ Ace Hotel New York

pix cred: blog.acehotel.com Morning Bloggers! Just a quick announcement today... there will be a Wine Down Blogging Meetup @ The Ace Hotel on 29th Street in NYC tonight. If you are in and around The ...

09 feb 11

Shoes Fabulous Shoes

So how many of you are sticking to your New Year Resolutions? I made three: 1. Go to the gym.2. Write more often.3. Dont wear anything that doesnt make you feel FABULOUS. That last one is a big one f...

05 feb 11

Kids for a Day @ Harry Potter Land

Its been frigidly cold over here in NYC. I know weve all been having tough winters, but this is ridiculous!! Have you ever left your home to find 2 inches of solid ice covering the ground? I did, a c...

04 feb 11

Sir Williams Dog Run in Winter

As long as were on the subject of parks, Id like to share with you one of my very favorite places to spend some quality time outdoors, locally. HOVA and I always have a rollicking good time at Sir Wi...

18 jan 11

Test

Stick that on your power cord!

18 jan 11

Barcelona Series: Parc Guell

After running around town sight seeing, theres nothing like enjoying a quiet lunch alone in the park with nothing but your thoughts and a bocadillo to keep you company. Thats just what I did at Parc ...

17 jan 11

Doing NYC (& the World) on the Cheap

 pix credit: cardboiled.com  Im not rich and I dont think you are either. We all have to work and every dollar we earn counts. To that end, MANIC is all about living a fabulous life, even though...

16 jan 11

Barcelona Series: Sagrada Familia

At La Sagrada Familia, rainbow colors shimmer in succession from one stained glass window to the next as the late morning sun shines through. Spain is a country teeming with sacred sites, built throu...

14 jan 11

Barcelona Series: Wonders of Globalization

One of the major reasons I live in NYC is because it is a totally international place and every day is a new experience. People from all over the planet populate New York because theres a little piec...

04 jan 11

Barcelona Series: La Rambla

I like to call Spain my homeland, as I have always been passionately in love with the language and the culture [Spanish was my major in college, along with Global & Multinational Studies]. I spen...

27 dec 10

More Love for Claire Pettibone

Just a quick post tonight, MANIC readers. I have just returned today from a terrific but tiring business trip to Barcelona, the details of which I cannot wait to share with you!! For now, some weddin...

13 dec 10

HotSpot SpotLight: Ella Lounge

Happy Sunday MANIC readers - where did you go this weekend? My very best girlfriend brought me to Ella Lounge last week and I absolutely loved the spot. Decorated in black, white, red and dripping wi...

06 dec 10

MANIC in The Kitchen: Butternut Squash Vanilla Bean Risotto

Photo Credit: paxarcana.wordpress.com Last night we watched Julie & Julia... what an uplifting and positive movie! It was the first time I have ever learned about this oddly fabulous character an...

05 dec 10

That Burger Tent IS That Good!!

Take a stroll down North 6th Street in Brooklyn and you might find yourself drawn to a modest white tent, tempted by the irresistible smell of burgers hot off the grill. A couple of months ago, Dan P...

01 dec 10

MANICs 1st GIVEAWAY PARTY!!

The whimsical gowns of Claire Pettibones 2011 Spirit of the Night collection remind you of a midsummers eve in an enchanted wood, so it was only fitting to incorporate that theme into this very speci...

29 nov 10

Claire Pettibone Runway + MANICs First Giveaway!!

Wedding MANIA continues with our visit to Pier 94 for New Yorks International Bridal Week expo. We were blown away by all of the fabulous merchandise on display - there were thousands of dresses, vei...

28 nov 10

Harry Potter Date Night

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows - Starring T navy coat - Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker printed scarf - Salvatore Ferragamo Last night was Harry Potter Date Night. I like to call T my little H...

24 nov 10

Out & About Uptown - Bleu Evolution

photo credit: urban75.com T&I have been itching to explore the new hood and last night we finally got the chance to have dinner at a super cute restaurant, Bleu Evolution. We both ordered steak a...

22 nov 10 1 person likes this

Wedding MANIA: Pronovias Runway Show

Last month market week came to NYC and The City was buzzing and brimming with bridal fashion fun! I was so lucky to score invites to two fabulous runway shows and am stoked to share the fabulous dres...

21 nov 10 1 person likes this

Long Island Apple Pie

Im gearing up for the holiday season by dusting off my culinary talents. Cookies, pies and cakes are great gifts because something handmade is always appreciated and you can make treats for everyone ...

19 nov 10

Hotspot Spotlight - The Sky Room

Queens Boulevard chic One rainy night, 2 over-worked city girls got lost when they ventured off the island to a faraway place called Queens. Aimlessly they wandered, looking for a party promi...

16 nov 10

All American Sunday - Puppies & Kiddies

Nice pipes! Today we went to The Battle of Fort Washington at Fort Tryon Park. We were expecting a highly dramatic war re-enactment...what we ended up with was a living museum exhibit of sorts. Women...

15 nov 10

Lifestyle Sunday - Long Island Weekend

After a MANIC week of work, a weekend to slow down and re-charge is just what the doctor ordered. As a city dweller, you quickly learn that escaping from the concrete jungle every so often is vital t...

08 nov 10 1 person likes this

Puss in Boots (& a Poncho)

This outerwear combo is a fall favorite of mine. I got these buckly black boots a few years ago and I pull them on more often than not for trekking around town. I like layering black legwarmers under...

06 nov 10 2 people like this

On Personal Style with Vogue Gone Rogue

Our second review this week is Vogue Gone Rogue – a refreshingly intellectual fashion blog, powered by the vivacious and effervescent Kristy Elena. Her editorial content is witty, smart and keeps you...

04 nov 10 4 people like this

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