April 10, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

And just like that, another week flies by.

WEAR
Tara Subkoff for Bebe
What: The new line from the IOC designer/actress features feminine ruffles, flirty patterns, and sexy halters.
Why: Tara it up.
Where: Check local stores and online at bebe.com.

SCORE
Rarechic Moving Sale
What: All merch is 25 percent off while they pack up for a move from NOLA to the Big Apple.
Why: They’re raring to go.
When: Thru Apr. 15.
Where: Online at rarechic.com. Enter code Move25.

DIY
The Paper Home
What: Tons of jazzy, easy-as-pie decorating ideas all made from paper (think chess sets, picture frames, mobiles, and more).
Why: Those old mags ain’t gonna recycle themselves.
Where: Online at amazon.com.

ENTER
Bed of Roses Love Sonnet Contest
What: Last chance to send A Prairie Home Companion your best fourteen-liner about love (of men, cats, hamburgers, whatever). Winner gets a queen-size bed, three dozen roses, and his or her name on the radio.
Why: You’re a poet and you know it.
When: By Fri.
Where: Online at prairiehomecompanion.org.

SEE
Remember the Daze
What: Conjure late ’90s memories with this coming-of-age high school film written and directed by 25-year-old Jess Manafort.
Why: You yearn to be dazed and confused again.
Where: Playing this weekend in L.A. and New York. Coming soon to other cities.

USE
Seesmic
What: Start a video conversation with people all over the world using this new networking site.
Why: Not as many YouTube creepies.
Where: Online at seesmic.com.