If you had trouble getting your fashionista pooch into New York Fashion week this year, no worries,  Doggie-Do & Playtime Too understands you.

No joke, this Saturday at 5 P.M. the upper east side grooming salon is hosting a  “Canine Couture” fashion show, featuring costumes from dog designer Anthony Rubio of Bandit Rubio Designs — said to be the first canine couturier featured at New York Fashion Week.

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No Comments | Posted on February 22, 2013 | Categories: Cutest Pooches, Event-Related, Fashion, From the Blog, Upper East Side

tags: Dogs, fashion show, Fashion week 2013

Animal lovers and New York socialites alike came out to drink, dance, bid, and mingle at this year’s ASPCA Young Friends Benefit on October 11th. Among those in attendance were equine enthusiast Georgina Bloomberg (Mayor Bloomberg’s daughter), dog lover Katie Lee (celebrity chef and food critic), and animal advocate Prince Lorenzo Borghese (entrepreneur and featured bachelor on The Bachelor). As could be expected from an ASPCA Benefit, many dogs were in attendance as well.

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1 Comment | Posted on October 12, 2012 | Categories: Cutest Pooches, Entertainment, Event-Related, From the Blog, Special Occasions, Talking About

tags: Adopt, ASPCA, ASPCA Young Friends, Chantalle Dumonceaux, Dogs, New York City, Pets, Socialites

Crazy stuff goes down on the train!

LJK: My friend once was once petsitting a family friend’s dog. While the person was out of town the dog died. My friend wasn’t sure what to do with the body so she decided to take it to the vet. She put it in a duffel bag and rode with it on the subway. When leaving the subway, someone asked her if they wanted help carrying her bag. She said “sure” and then they ran away with it.

CL: Once I was on the uptown 1, sitting next to an older gentlemen and his friend. They were coming back from a historical society meeting, and the older man began recounting about the four times he saw Marilyn Monroe in person. He talked about how she was stunning when she was all dressed up at a premiere, but once he saw her in a gourmet burger restaurant without makeup, and almost didn’t recognize her except for her husband, Arthur Miller.

MK:  I once sat next to a man in fishing clothes who started telling me all about his cousin who was a famous photographer.  This cousin is best known for his portrait of Julia Roberts and a Bad Eagle, and there are books about him at the NYPL.  After listening to his ramblings for a good 30 minutes, I rushed home to google Ms. Roberts’ infamous photo, and it doesn’t exist!

No Comments | Posted on May 24, 2012 | Categories: Editor's Pick, From the Blog, Only in New York

tags: Beware of Subway, Dogs, Marilyn Monroe, Subway Stories, Urban Myths

The Weekend's All About Hipster Pups!

Thursday, March 22nd

The Egg and Dart Club Presents Dominoes Out Front – FREE!
It got nice out. Put on your best old Puerto Rican dude hat, bring your chicken foot strategy and come down to the club for a game.
Egg and Dart Club, 15 Vanderbilt Ave, btwn Park and Flushing, Brooklyn, 6p.m.-dark, then moving upstairs;RSVP to eggdartclub@gmail.com

Friday, March 23rd

School Night! with Luscious Jackson and Twin Shadow at The Bowery Hotel – FREE!
School Night!, party group recently transplanted from Los Angeles, is coming back to New York this Friday. With a diverse selection of artists and DJs, ranging from Australian singer Matt Corby to celebrity singer Samantha Ronson to DJ sets from Luscious Jackson and Twin Shadow, this event is well worth its price – free. Make sure to RSVP here to get free entry.
Bowery Hotel, 355 Bowery, 9 pm, B/D/F/M to Broadway-Lafayette St, free with RSVP

“….And Was It Love” Performance Art at Grace Exhibition Space
Have your art intuitions investigated by a psychotherapist, watch a performance about what it means to be yourself which includes a plastic cube filled with water on a leash. There will also be beer, wine, and whiskey.
Grace Exhibition Space, 840 Broadway (2nd floor between Ellery st and Park ave), 9-11 pm, subway: J.Z to Flushing Avenue, $10.

Saturday, March 24th

Midnight Magic at The Brooklyn Bowl
Fusing disco, electro, soul, and funk, Midnight Magic sounds like a cross between disco queen Donna Summer and Brooklyn lounge music. For a mere $5 advance ticket, see them at The Brooklyn Bowl and shake your tailfeather.
The Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave., L to Bedford Ave., Doors: 11:30 PM, Show: 11:59 PM, $5 advance and $7 day of.

Brooklyn Mutt Show
Celebrity judges, including reality TV’s Doggie Moms and Brooklyn City Council member Letitia James, will be selecting the winners for two days full of contests from “curliest tail” to “looks most like owner” to “Mayor Mike look-alike” Last year’s 2nd Annual show had  over 1,200 attendees and an even larger turnout is expected this year.
Saturday and Sunday 11am-7pm, Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Ave (btw President and Union sts), subway: D/N/R to Union St. $5 suggested donation

Grillin’ on the Bay: Barbeque and Chil
Grillin’ on the Bay is the most official barbeque event in New York, and the only one sanctioned by the New England BBQ Society. At the same time, the Chili Smackdown will allow amateurs and professionals to compete against each other in Chili making. Attendees pay just $10 for all you can eat chili!
11am, E 18th st (at Ave Z) Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Q to Sheepshead Bay

Sunday 

NYC Bhangra’s 3rd Annual Holi Hai -FREE
Holi Hai is a festival of colors and spring celebrated in many south Asians cultures with dance, music and performance. Celebrate Holi Hali in New York at the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza where there will be Indian sweets, live performances, holi colors, henna, and crafts.
3-5 pm, Dag Hammarskjold Plaza 300 E 47th st, 4/6 to 51 st

Champagne Party at MOVES 
Celebrate spring with 10% off the new collection at the boutique and 40-70% off sale items! Enjoy FREE champagne all day and a variety of live performances.
MOVES, 419 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, 2pm-9m

No Comments | Posted on March 22, 2012 | Categories: Event-Related, From the Blog, Nightlife, Weekend Forecast

tags: Bowling, brooklyn, dancing, Dogs, free, Holi, messiness, Midnight, Paint, weekend

What a cutie

1 Comment | Posted on February 12, 2012 | Categories: Cutest Pooches, From the Blog

tags: Cute, dalmatian, Dogs

Inside New York headed to the Javits Center for endless tail wagging fun at American Kennel Club’s Meet the Breeds!  This event is a must go for any and all dog lovers, and definitely provided the ultimate study break.  If you missed it this year, make sure to check it out next year for more reigning champions, and fresh doggy faces! Keep reading for pics of our favorite pups. 

American Eskimos

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4 Comments | Posted on November 21, 2011 | Categories: Attractions, Cutest Pooches, Editor's Pick, From the Blog

tags: Cute, Dogs, Events, Meet the Breeds

Meet furry friends this weekend at Meet the Breeds!

Thursday

Second Annual Williamsburg Independent Film Festival 2011
This Thursday is the opening night of the 2nd annual Williamsburg Independent Film Festival
at indieScreen, a new film venue on the waterfront. The opening night films are Guard Dog Global Jam, a five minute animated short, Poker Face, an 18-minute film about a woman struggling with her poker addiction, and The Green, a ninety-minute feature film about a high school English teacher accused of sexual misconduct.
7:30-9:30 pm, Nite Hawk 285 Kent Avenue Williamsburg, NY. Subway: L to Bedford Ave. Tickets: $12-13. The festival continues Thursday-Sunday.

Friday

Velvet Revolution Party
A party to celebrate the the 22nd anniversary of the triumph of democracy in the former Czechoslovakia. There will be a welcome drink sponsored by Double Cross Vodka of Slovakia. And opening remarks by Hon. Elisa Zigova, Consul General of the Czech Republic in New York and Hon. Igor Pokojny, Consul General of Slovakia in New York. There will also be a dance party, hosted by DJ Eitan Noyze. The dress code is cocktail attire. RSVP to rsvp@plus421.org
7:30-11:00 pm, Lavo 39 E. 58th st (between Madison Ave. and Park Ave). Subway: Q.R to 5 Ave/59 st. Suggested donation: $20.

Architecture in Helsinki, DOM, and Lo-Fi-Fnk at Irving Plaza 
Architecture in Helsinki’s euphoric combination of strange and wonderful instruments is sure to make for a great live show.
Irving Plaza. 17 Irving Pl (at 15th St). (212) 777-6800.  Doors at 7PM, Show at 8PM. 4/5/6/L/N/Q/R to 14th St-Union Sq. Tickets: $20. 
Saturday

American Kennel Club’s Meet the Breeds
It’s raining cats and dogs at the Javits Center this weekend! Come meet 200+ adorable animals and support pet health care. We can’t wait to get our paws in the door.
Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm, $12 with pre-registration

Free Beer and Live Graffiti at the Morgan (FREE)
An event that promises to “one of those unique events that makes New York city what it is” promises live graffiti painting, a breakdancing competition, and FREE bomb lager from 2-4 and cheap specials all day.
2:00-8:00 pm, The Morgan 25 Bogart Street, Subway: L To Morgan Ave.

Versace for H&M Launch
After last year’s successful collaboration with Lanvin, H&M teams up with Versace to present a line of edgy, (comparatively) affordable men’s and women’s clothing.
Select stores, including H&M at Herald Square, 5th Ave, 7th Ave, Lexington Ave at 59th St, Lexington Ave at 86th St, and Soho. 8PM. 

Paul Aster Reading and Cemetery Tour
Paul Aster, author of The New York Trilogy and The Brooklyn Follies and Park Slope resident, discusses his latest novel, Sunset Park, followed by a tour of Green-Wood Cemetery.
Green-Wood Cemetery. 500 25th St (at 5th Ave). (718) 210-3080.1 PM. D/N/R to 25th St. Book Talk: Free. Book Talk, Author Q&A, and Trolley Tour: $20.

Sunday

New Amsterdam Market
The New Amsterdam Market aims to  support small businesses such as butchers, grocers, mongers and other vendors who produce and distribute food made with local ingredients, as well as carefully selected imports. This weeks vendors special vendors include Wild Food Gatherers’ Guild with a variety of mushrooms, and four Finger Lake Wineries selling wine from the winemaking region in upstate New York.
11 am-4 pm, Fulton Fish Market South St (btw Beekman Street and Peck Slip) Subway: A. C to Broadway Nassau, 2. 3. 4. 5. J to Fulton St

Klezmer Brunch: Metropolitan Klezmer at City Winery (Recurring event)
Who wouldn’t want to start their week with klezmer? EverySunday, enjoy wine, bagels and lox, and more at this unique and lively brunch experience. This week’s performance features Metropolitan Klezmer.
City Winery. 155 Varick St (at Vandam St). (212) 608-0555. Sun, 11/20; 10AM seating, 11AM show. A/C/E to Spring St. Tickets: $10.
Photo courtesy of hipsterpuppies.tumblr.com

No Comments | Posted on November 17, 2011 | Categories: Entertainment, From the Blog, Native's Pick, Weekend Forecast

tags: beer, brunch, concerts, Dogs, free, Klezmer, Market, weekend

Molly!

Molly is a chocolate lab with a fast-wagging tail and a huge heart.  Always smiling, Molly loves making new friends (both two-legged and four-pawed).  Molly’s newest friend is Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was visiting her daughter Chelsea on Fifth Avenue when Molly decided to nuzzle up to them for some democratic loving.

No Comments | Posted on August 8, 2011 | Categories: Attractions, Cutest Pooches, From the Blog, Only in New York

tags: Clinton, Cute, Dogs, puppies

If you’re hankering for a dose of cute, head over to Le Petit Puppy at 18 Christopher St. in Greenwich Village. Owners with their fully-grown pups frolic in to pick up dog food, puppy coats, and other cute accessories, while those looking for little friends come in to find a new friend. All of LPP’s pooches are little dogs, but they’re super-sweet and cuddly. Browse the dachshunds and French bulldogs, Yorkies and Chihuahuas, pugs and Pomeranians in search of a life-long canine companion. Check out the adorable photos after the jump. Read the complete post »

3 Comments | Posted on July 31, 2011 | Categories: Attractions, Cutest Pooches, From the Blog, Greenwich Village

tags: Carly Silver, Dogs, Greenwich Village, Le Petit Puppy

A cutie spotted on the street!

1 Comment | Posted on July 13, 2011 | Categories: Cutest Pooches, From the Blog

tags: Dogs