Autocross Blogs - Tiffiney Diamond

From el-Rassi's point of view, we see the casual orientalism of the song "Walk Like an Egyptian" by the Bangles in a new, unpleasant light, and cringe at the racially denigrating stereotypes peddled by films such as Chuck Norris's Delta Force, in which Arabs played by "well-tanned" Elsa Peretti Teardrop earrings actors are "slaughtered en masse".

After the 11 September 2001 attacks, opinion-makers such as Ann Coulter rise to prominence, suggesting that "all aliens from Arabic countries leave", or that theUnited States should "invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity". Rassi's call to Elsa Peretti Open Heart drop earrings at Rare Vintage. 24 W. 57th St., nr. Fifth. Ave., Ste. 501 (212-581-7273); A.E., M.C., K; 5/7-5/9 (11:30-6).

verything at the Mika Inatome sale (where bridal gowns usually run $2,000 to $3,500) is up to 90 percent off. 93 Reade St., nr. Church St., second fl. (212-966-7777); A.E.,M.C., V.; 5/9-5/15 (by appointment only).

At Le Fanion's sidewalk sale, antique furniture, chandeliers, Elsa Peretti Sevillana earrings Provençal pottery are up to half off. 255 W. 4th St., at Bank St. (212-463-8760); A.E., M.C., V.; 5/5 and 5/10 (11-6).

Prices on Derek Lam's ruffle-sleeve blouses (now $200) and satin crewneck dresses (now $750) are still a bit steep, but it beats the $590 to $1,790 prices at Barneys. 601W. 26th St., at Eleventh Ave., seventeenth fl. (212-929-1338); A.E., M.C., V.; 5/8 and5/9 (10-6).

Pieces like gold-filigree chandelier earrings, raffia bangles, and vintage beaded necklaces are $5 to $90 at Wendy Mink. 72 Orchard St., nr. GrandSt. (212-260-5298); A.E., U.C., V.; 5/9 (2-8); 5/10 and 5/11 (noon-7Elsa Peretti Sevillana drop earrings