Double Dipping at Crumbs

March is certainly arriving like a lion. Crumbs unveiled two new cupcakes - one for the Cupcake of the Week, and Cupcake of the Month.

This week's cupcake should definitely go with the phrase "Don't Worry, Be Happy." I mean how can you go wrong with food that has a smiley face on it? Especially when it's a vanilla cupcake with chocolate-flavored cream cheese filling. Frosting is vanilla with yellow sanding sugar.

Crumbs was in the mood to honor St. Patrick early. Irish Cream is a coffee soaked cupcake topped with Irish Cream cream frosting, rimmed in chocolate sprinkles, and an espresso-flavored cream rosette. It doesn't matter if you're Irish or wearing green, but you'll definitely feel lucky to have eaten this cupcake.

So skip the coffee and go straight for breakfast with two very delicious cupcakes.

That half hour of Wii Fit can wait until tomorrow.

Musty Dusty Love

So much to do this weekend and not enough of me to go around.

It's the last weekend of ice skating at CitiPond in Bryant Park, the City Bakery's Hot Chocolate Festival ends Monday (with flavors like Tropical Hot Chocolate, Happy Hot Chocolate, and Surprise Finale Hot Chocolate), and the Museum of the Moving Image is screening 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.

All things that pique my curiousity, but what's number one on my to-do list? The Greenwich Village Antiquarian Book Fair.

Crumbs Cupcake of the Week - Gone Bananas

Ever crave bananas but hate that to have that filling feeling after eating one? Gone Bananas is a cupcake that will still make you feel full but also give sweet delicious taste in your mouth.

A marble cupcake filled with chocolate fudge, topped with banana cream cheese frosting, and rimmed with chocolate chips. And the best part? Instead of a cherry on top you have banana chips.

So go bananas with this week's Crumbs' Cupcake of the Week, and check out more sweet deals on Twitter.

(Note: Beware of cute babies dressed as monkeys. Don't let their evil plan to steal your cupcake fool you.)

Literature for that Fashion Confidence Boost

Sometimes wearing Lolita is not enough to get you to take that step out that door to the outside world. Wearing clothes that are beyond your plain t-shirt and jeans combo is weird to other people. And wearing Lolita makes you appear like you're from another planet.

Even before you look into that mirror to see if your headbow is straight or if your pettioat has enough poof, I recommend these three books to build confidence:

Fierce Style - This book surprised me as it was not only a fashion memoir/biography of the youngest Project Runway winner, Christian Siriano, but held down-to-earth, real advice (yes, really) on what to wear and how to wear clothes that flatter woman of all shapes and sizes. And you can find it at H&M, along Fifth Avenue, and of course, by Christian Siriano.

Eccentric Glamour - Ever walk by Barney's and see those window displays and wonder who is crazy enough to come up with them? Simon Doonan was the creative director behind those insane displays that bordered between fashion and modern art. In his latest book, his witty personality and bold confidence will surely convince anyone wanting to try their hand at Lolita fashion and just go for it.

Hungry: A Young Model's Story of Appetite, Ambition and the Ultimate Embrace of Curves - Crystal Renn is a model. And like all models she had to live up to the image of thin is beautiful. As a result she suffered from anorexia nervosa. Then she decided to just be herself and is now a size 12, happy, and still a sought after model. Hungry is her journey hungry to happy to be who she really is.

All of these books can be found in your local bookstore.

The Mystery (Bag) of Anna Sui Revealed! Plus In-Store Event 2/17

I cannot tell you how much I adore Anna Sui. With her hippie florals, sophisticated but poppy prints, and gothic twist on everything she has become one of my favorite designers. And her entire makeup line is bold and subtle with just a hint of roses (including the nail polish!).

So what better way to spend some leftover Christmas/New Year's gift cards than invest it in a Anna Sui New Year's "Mystery Bag." Like any lucky pack it had a selection of makeup products but you're unsure what will be inside.

Valentine's Day - Eat, Indulge, Distract, Repeat

Valentine Day's should be celebrated for the sake of being able to wear red, eat lots of sweets, and watch lots of sappy movies. While you could do this any day, February 14th is a good excuse as any, especially if you're planning to sulk and be like every other "woe is me."

Whether you are enjoying it as a couple, single, or with friends, you should just plain enjoy Valentine's Day. It's a holiday, after all.

So plan a rocking outfit, grab some friends (or drag the significant other), and go out on the town. Or find some comfort in front of the couch with some cheezy movies. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Calling all Theatre Geeks - The Wii Plays ends Feb 12!

For those who play video games, you know the story lines and interactive is an equivalent to actual theatre (for the most part).

Ars Nova takes it to the next level and presents "The Wii Plays" - a series of 8 minute plays that take Mario, Sonic, Bob the Builder, Barbie, and, of course, the Wii to the stage. 

I had wish I had known about this sooner, but if you get the chance head onto Ars Nova before Saturday, February 12th.  It's a good compromise for that nerd-minded significant other when you can't agree being treated to opera for Valentine's Day. 

Here are two reviews by NY Times ArtsBeat and Switched.

The Wii Plays

February 1 - 12, 2011

Ars Nova

511 West 54th St

New York, NY 10019

Tickets: $15