It’s no secret that we all want to channel our inner Heidi Klum, but we don’t really have a hot hubby named Seal or access to an entire lingerie collection until now, but whatever. Yet from now until Dec. 15, the Julianna Rae lingerie collection is offering 20 percent off online. So go crazy or you know, do what you can.

Make a list, check it twice and make sure to put it in front of your significant other. But we suggest snatching up the Jewel Garden Cami or the Silken Jewel Chemise to sport under your blazer or cardigan. They are both pretty versatile to wear to bed, work or anywhere in between. Or if you are heading to Pilates or Yoga, check out the Satori Long Pant for a fabulous fit and extreme comfort. Or go ahead and buy a bra online, the site has a great sizing chart. But regardless of what you buy or what gets bought for you, you know that baby it’s cold outside and the Julianna Rae collection will help you look your hottest, no matter the actual temp outside.

Use the discount code: BEAUTYNEWS for your 20% off.

http://www.juliannarae.com

Rough and tough are two words that you probably don’t want describing your lips, right? Well not to worry because you can stock up on Kiehl’s Lip Balm to keep your lips looking ever-so lush. Of course you could pick up some when you can, but FYI now is a better time than ever to buy Kiehl’s because during the entire month of December, 100% of the net proceeds from the company’s special World AIDS Day Lip Balm #1 will be donated to YouthAIDS.

As if you needed another reason to splurge on your daily caffeinated beverage, starting yesterday December 1st, in honor of World AIDS Day, Starbucks donated five cents from every beverage sold to the Global Fund. This will mark the beginning of a month long partnership with Product (RED) to donate five cents from every Starbucks (RED) beverage to help fight AIDS in Africa.

Starbucks (RED) beverages include the Espresso Truffle, Peppermint Mocha Twist, and Gingersnap Latte. All will be offered with donations from now until January 2nd. Now I know you’re wondering about that amount, 5 cents, does it really even make a difference? But if you think about it that’s a dollar for every 20 people buying a drink at the caffeine house and in one day your average store serves about 5 million people. So if my math is right that means you and I and Starbucks fiends at a single location could donate over 2 million dollars to the Global Fund. Oh, and by the way, there are over 250 locations across the city (your turn to do the math). Now it doesn’t sound as insignificant anymore right?

In 2006 with the closing of CBGB’s, it seemed that NYC had ended its love affair with rock & roll. After a 2 year hiatus the city has redeemed itself with the opening of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex in SoHo.

The 25,000 square foot basement space on Mercer Street is covered wall to wall with guitars, wardrobe and handwritten lyrics, to give you a feel of the original location in Cleveland. With a focus on the history of rock in NY, you can find the “New York Rocks” gallery with urinals from CBGB’s, a pair of John Lennon’s glasses and the notebook that famous New Yorker Billy Joel wrote lyrics for the “Strangers” album in.

In case you missed the Black Friday madness or haven’t stepped foot outside your door, holiday music blaring from the speakers of every retail store across the country has once again marked the beginning of the holiday season.

With the music playing and the countdown to the big day starting today, why not celebrate the season with a trip to the historical event of the Tree Lighting in Rockefeller Plaza. With performances by the Rockettes and ice skaters in the Rockefeller ice rink, the event is sure to move you into the holiday spirit.

If you’re in New York for the holiday start your day off early at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Though it may seem a little cliché, the parade is free and it’s a great way to enjoy the fun of the city that we usually take for granted.

Start at 77th & Central Park West and follow the floats all the way down to 34th & 7th Ave. Floating through the city this year will be Snoopy, making his 6th appearance as a float, you can also find Spongebob Squarepants, Shrek and The Harajuku Lovers to name a few. Performances include everyone from Miley Cyrus to James Taylor.

Guests will head straight for a drink the minute they walk in the door so make sure you’ve stocked up in the booze department. Warm everyone up with some hot apple cider to start. Pick up a gallon of cider at the Union Square Farmer’s Market and make it your own from there.

Simply warm the cider over medium-heat in a large pot. Add cinnamon sticks and brown sugar to taste. Know that the longer the cinnamon remains in the cider pot, the stronger the flavor will be, so keep an eye on the cider and remove the sticks when the flavor gets too strong. Spike it with the liquor of your choice, anything from rum to apple brandy to whiskey. Steer clear of vodka, tequila and gin though, as the flavors won’t blend well.

Here are also a few bottle suggestions that will pair perfectly with dinner. Keep in mind that there are about 4 glasses to a bottle so purchase accordingly.

After several failed attempts to uncover family recipes of mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and stuffing, I’ve decided to go ahead and test out other recipes to create a Thanksgiving menu that’s easy for any level of kitchen skill and comes pretty darn close to grandma’s stuff.

Pre-Dinner Munchies
I’m a big fan of a good old cheese plate with crackers or a fresh baguette. Hummus and veggies are also always a crowd pleaser.
Check out Murray’s Cheese Shop, 254 Bleeker St., 212.243.3289

Figuring out how to cook the turkey itself can make your Thanksgiving stressful on its own. So when decorating for the day, the last thing you need is an elaborate table setting to raise your blood pressure as much as the heavy cream in those mashed potatoes will. Here are some ideas to help you create a table deserving of your delicious dinner.

1. Pick a color scheme of two or three colors that you love. These don’t necessarily need to be traditional Thanksgiving or fall hues. Love turquoise? Pair it with brown. Love hot pink? Pair it with black and white. Just be sure one is a neutral to avoid color overload.