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If you follow my Twitter or Instagram account, then you know that I love to bake. Well, I finally found a reason to bake without consuming everything I make like a fat ass healthy, growing, young woman. Last December, I baked my signature Sweet Potato Pie Bites for Babeland’s Holiday event with Burlesque artist Darlinda Just Darlinda.

I’m happy to announce that I’ve linked up with the pioneering toy store again for a Valentine’s Day event next month.

If any of you made it to Raeana’s Naked Hearts event a couple of weeks ago, then you know what to expect. For those of you who have yet to taste my sweets, you’re in for a treat. I hope to see you all there!

Sexy Valentine’s Party with BUST MAGAZINE
feat. Treats from Baked by Assata
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7pm
Babeland - 43 Mercer Street
btwn Broome and Grand Street
Soho, New York

I’m sure, by now, you all are familiar with Vintage Shaun. Every season, she has a sale at Nu Hotel in Downtown Brooklyn but this weekend will be her annual BLOWOUT sale! So, you can spend some cash now picking up key vintage pieces to mix in with all of the designer pieces you’ll get at the BARNEY’S WAREHOUSE SALE NEXT MONTH!

Yes, the Barney’s Semi-Annual Warehouse sale will be here in just a few weeks so plan accordingly. For more info on both sales, look below…
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For all of you that have seen me blog and tweet and twitpic and instagram about Naked Hearts for the last year, you’ll finally have your opportunity to see Naked Hearts up close and meet their creator, designer Raeana.

This Thursday, “A Love Affair,” the short film produced by young director AV Rockwell will premier at Nolan. The short features Naked Hearts.

“This season, Naked Hearts teamed up with filmmaker AV Rockwell to create a short film entitles “A Love Affair: that captures the essence of NH.” — via Raeana

I’ll be there this Thursday and I hope to see some AssataSAYS.com readers there as well!

Naked Hearts Presents “A Love Affair”
Thursday, January 12, 2012
7p - 10p
Nolan
69 lafayette Avenue
at South Elliot Place
Brooklyn, NY
RSVP: Info@NkdHearts.com

Yesterday I received my second order from Fab.com. I instagrammed pictures of both items and got more inquiries than I thought I would.

Fab.com is just like any other daily deal site except design is the main focus of every sale.

On the thank you note that came in both of my boxes was this quote from the founders of Fab.com:

“We believe everyone, everywhere benefits from good design.”

Fab.com is “on a mission to be the world’s most valuable design resource.” And, they’re well on their way.

To learn more about my recent purchases and to get a special invitation to Fab.com, look below…
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It’s that time again! Vintage Shaun is throwing her seasonal Sip ‘n’ Shop at Nu Hotel in Downtown Brooklyn next weekend, Saturday, December 3, 2010. To make the vintage deals even sweeter, I’ll be providing Sweet Potato Pie Bites while you shop!

Glamorize your holiday wardrobe one Vintage Shaun piece at a time. Shop from a selection of stellar accessories and clothing for both men and women from decades past. Refreshments provided by Seagram’s Smooth and Baked by Assata. — via Vintage Shaun

Vintage Shaun’s Winter Sip ‘n’ Shop
Saturday, December 3, 2011
12p - 5p
Nu Hotel
85 Smith Street
btwn Atlantic and State Street

We had a REALLY nice run this week; we spent a few days this week in the 60’s! That won’t be the case for the weekend and probably the next couple of months. Now is a good a time as any to stock up on some winter gear and Reed Space is helping you do just that.

Next Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Double Goose returns to the Reed Space Annex.

Prices are steep if you’re on a budget but the quality is remarkable.

Double Goose Pop-Up Shop
Reed Space Annex
151 Orchard Street
btwn Rivington and Stanton Street
LES, NY

Want something a little less expensive? Check out the info on the Penfield sale, which starts tomorrow, Friday, November 18, 2011 below…
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For the second winter, holiday season in a row, I will be spending nearly all of my free time baking. If you follow me on Instagram (”AssataSAYS”, of course), Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr, you’ve already seen the pictures of my peach cobblers, sweet potato pie bites, and apple pies. Well, if you’ve been eager to taste before placing an order of your own, you can come down to Babeland’s Soho store on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 and try out my sweet potato pie bites.

The event is completely free and should be a lot of fun. Babeland usually throws pretty nice parties and with my treats in tow, it’s sure to be a hit!

For photos of my goodies and more info on the event, look below…
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On Wednesday, I took a trip to the Exposure showroom to check out the Spring/Summer 2012 lines for the brands they represent.  I just want to say that these ladies and gentlemen put in work.  It wasn’t until I got ready to do this post and popped in the flash drive I was given with all of the press kits on it that I realized the drive also included a playlist of some hot ’90s joints. You guys can check the bottom of this post for the complete playlist.

The jacket above is from Dr. Martens. I didn’t get a chance to try it on (although I’m almost positive if it fit Brittany, It wouldn’t fit me anyway) but I can’t wait ’til it’s released! It’s probably the one piece I’m really excited about.

I switched from my crap-ass Blackberry to an iPhone about a month ago. One of my friends keeps teasing me about the case I have now. So, I’m trying to decide if I’ll go with a Good Wood case I’ve seen at Reed Space or go with one of the Incase designs I’ve seen. A few of these are up for sale now on GoIncase.com.

To see some more of my top picks for the upcoming season, look below…
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A few weeks ago, I visited the M5 Showroom to check out the Spring/Summer 2012 collection of Duvetica jackets. I remember when Raeana was in Paris and spoke about the line. She was the first person I had ever heard mention it. Only after I heard I’d be viewing the new collection did I do a little digging. Designers Giampiero Vagliano and Stefano Rovolett left Moncler to start Duvetica. I expected the same quality if not better because of it and that’s what I saw.

This was one of my fav for the day.

Suede exterior with a quilted chambray interior.

To see more from the collection, look below…
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A few months ago I wrote about my trip to Mojito, a Cuban restaurant in my neighborhood. I found a deal where I spent $20 on a voucher that allowed me to spend $40 on food at the restaurant. That trip took me back to the days where Mojito was the only neighborhood restaurant I wanted to eat at.

Well, if you’ve been waiting to try Mojito out, now’s your chance.

BuyWithMe.com is offering a $19 voucher which allows you to spend $40 at the Clinton-Hill/Fort Greene restaurant. The deal ends this Saturday, October 22, 2011 so hurry. To purchase this deal, click here.

Thanks mom for tipping me off on this one