August 30, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Homie, no combat boots at the beach this weekend.

SHOP
Gap Euro
What: Channel your inner Frenchie with limited-edition pieces (they run smaller) from the retail chain’s designers across the pond.
Why: Mind the gap.
Where: Online at gap.com.

SEE
The 11th Hour
What: A foreboding documentary offering new insight into humanity’s impact on the earth and what can be done to help (produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio).
Why: It’s getting late.
Where: Check moviefone.com for local listings.

JOIN
Fashion Quarters
What: The new go-to site for fashion news, jobs, and events (rants coming soon). Plus, a marketplace for designers to buy and sell excess materials.
Why: Report to headquarters, stat.
Where: Online at fashionquarters.com.

USE
Corn Stripper
What: Remove kernels from the cob with this unbelievably easy-to-use new gadget.
Why: Won’t take all your $1 bills.
Where: Online at oxo.com.

CARRY
Meadowmere Lane
What: Transport your laptop in a snazzy bag (with tons of pockets) designed to flatter your figure.
Why: Mix business with pleasure.
Where: Online at meadowmerelane.com.