The Per Diem NY Lifestyle

We've Got Your Fix =>

2010-07-13T08:58:00.000-07:00

Is that crack? HUH, What? Nope it's just the newest line to hit the racks at Per Diem NY. Miyok (mah yAHK)_ it’s a korean word that translates as bad medicine/drugs. This men's street wear line offers something different for those that are not mainstream. The line def. has that backpacker, skateboarder feel but really can be represented by all. Check out some promo pics from the line...

I know you like, now get your fix! Shop.perdiemnewyork.com for these items...

Already Strapped in for the ride? Now where do you want to go??

2010-06-02T09:18:00.000-07:00

In Pret_A_porte's earlier blog she wlcomed you on the Per Diem NY journey, a journey that is sure to take you many places! The ride has only just began.

We are not your average Clothing Store, we're not just jeans and t-shirts!

As promised we're bringing you one of a kind events, in-order to make sure these events are up to par we require your feedback;

We are working on the first of many bus rides to come and wanted to hear from you about where you'd like to go, please just comment choosing one of the following or suggesting another place for another trip->

Your Chooses:

Atlantic City (Night Trip)

Water Resort in CT. (Day Trip)

Philly Race Track & Casino

Thank You as always! Don't Forget to take a look at our other upcoming events...

July 18, 2010 Super Street Fighter tournament, $500 cash n prizes, $30 to enter, $7 to watch.

Read the Time Out New York Magazine writeup on the Tournament: http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/sex-dating/85924/summer-date-calendar/2.html

August 14, 2010 Lady Gamer event (More Details soon)

$500 in Cash and Prizes, 1 Winner...

2010-05-23T14:02:00.000-07:00

Per Diem NY X Castle Gaming Presents...

XBox Super Street Fighter Tournament

20 Players 1 Winner!

Sunday July 18th 2010 2pm to 6pm

We are proud to bring you our first Super Street Fighter IV via XBox 360.
The winner walks away with $500 in cash and prizes.
Where?
Per Diem NY of course (3721 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203)

Cost: Players - $30 / Guests - $7
If you're not a gamer, we've got you covered:
Street Fighter IV tournament
Live DJs throwing down sick beats
Tasty appetizers
Open bar
Free WiFi
Sales Specials on Clothing and Accessories

Doors open at 2pm
COVER: $7

Open bar - 21+ to drink

Tournament registration for players begins NOW and ends July 1, 2010.

Register here> or in person at Per Diem NY.
ALL tournament participants MUST submit entry fee by July 1, 2010. No Refunds.

May 20th Pret_A_Porte Fashion Show

2010-05-12T12:01:00.001-07:00

The Pret_A_Porte Fashion Show is not to be missed!

Exclusive styles designed by Per Diem NY's Store Owner

Introducing The Per Diem NY Brand
and The Espio Brand...

Huge Memorial Day Sale!
Styles available for purchase at special event prices!!

May 20th 8pm
$10 Tickets 3 for $25 | $15 @ Door
3721 Church Avenue, Bklyn, NY 11203

Open Bar
Appetizers
Gift Bags | Giveaways

Music By
DJ Snap
DJ ExeQtive

Purchase Tickets in store or online @ http://Shop.perdiemnewyork.com

Grand Opening... A message from R. Cox...

2010-04-15T05:29:00.000-07:00

Hello Hello! I would like to invite you on the road to my new venture; Per Diem NY! http://www.perdiemnewyork.com

As some of you know for the last 8 months or so I have been working on opening up my own clothing store, some of you may not know and I apologize for keeping you in the dark!and not keeping in contact more! I shall explain>>

I am grand planner and often play chess just so I can figure out the obstacles of my life and here I was the beginning of 09 excited and happy that everything was going to plan I was moving in to my first apartment, work was great, got a raise and bonus, DPRC was on track...THEN...literally a week before moving, my boss calls me in his office and says "we've hit a financial down turn (You Know What that means), we are making cuts and unfortunately everyone hired in the last two years we have to let go" ) Blank stair, eyes blinking...

So not the plan! I am a little boarder line; I hate when things don't go as planed! Anywho As many of you know I've been in the fashion industry since age 19, working as a menswear designer.Right out of college, its all I knew, so I spent the whole year going on half hearted interviews because to be honest I didn't know if I wanted to go back and deal with the Bull ish!

It wasnt until I had countless what you are going to do now conversations with people that I figured out what I wanted to do. As I was going on and on about something I must of been blabbing about, I realized1 {insert light bulb here} I had forgot that I didnt want to be stuck inside all day and to listen to boring Department heads dressed in the worst fashion know to man tell me how to be creative and how to be "fashionable" for $29.99!!!! Arrgggghhh (sorry I digress...lol)

So hence my retail store, a wish has been a dream of mine for eons I just forgot, it happens..

I know I met most of you networking, doing DPRC, I hope we can always work together on new ventures and such. I do hope you can show My store: Per Diem NY as much love as you showed DPRC. I thank you for past efforts, influences and conversations.

What happened to DPRC (Design Partners RC)? Rosa (My previous Biz Partner) and I decided that we had too much going on and our lives demanded different things of us, she has two jobs and school! Yes two jobs, at one point we both had 2 jobs and trying to do DPRC thats what we were doing for the last 5 years! Its crazy to think that it has been that long!! It wasn't anything terrible as some feared Rosa is one of my besties I respect the hell out of her and she'll be at my wedding not wearing pink! : ) lol

Ok Ok What is Per Diem NY? It's my baby ofcourse! : ) It is a men's and women's retail store selling Apparel, Accessories and grooming aids, in-store and online. With some differences;

Custom services such as name personalization on products, Heat transfer and silk screening services, alterations and more!

Some Brands that I plan to carry:
DPRC
Stall and Dean of course (Rikers)
Good-wood
Amongst Friends
Gshock
Glamour Kills
Barc
Baxter
The Officials
Lavie
Ms. Wax
Flud
10Deep
Levi
Graffiti Blues
Dimepiece + more

I will hold monthly events such as shopping events, parties, networking mixers etc. You will see the name and I do apologize in advance if you receive this more than twice! : )

per diem
[per dee-uhm, dahy-uhm]
–noun

1. by the day; for each day.

2. a daily allowance, usually for living expenses while traveling in connection with one's work or being employed at a distance from one's home.

3. paid by the day.

Website: http://www.perdiemnewyork.com
Face Book Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/East-Flatbush-NY/Per-Diem-NY/331650278045?ref=ts
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/perdiemny
Blog: http://Perdiemny.Blogspot.com

Grand Opening
Next Thursday April 22 2010
3721 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203

Free Drinks, Appetizers by Chef Jahfey Juvon Hutto , Giveaways, Giftbags and more!

Music by DJ Snap, Dj Exeqtive

Photos by Flash N Lites

Do invite others, Do Repost But please come with an open mind and heart, remember "Success is a joint interest!" If you have anything to promote or items for the gift bags please call or email me.

Thank you as always!
Ronnette A. Cox

http://www.perdiemnewyork.com

Grand Opening... Flyer...

2010-04-15T05:18:00.000-07:00

http://www.perdiemnewyork.com/Grandopening.html

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119538694723075&index=1

You are invited to be apart of CHANGE! Your satisfaction guaranteed...

NEXT THURSDAY APRIL 22 2010 7PM
3721 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203 (Bet 37th & 38th Streets)

*Free Drinks
*Free Appetizers
*Gift Bags and Giveaways

Free Re-Usable Shoppers Tote with every purchase *while supplies last.

Music by:
Da Union Club Killa DJ SNAP
DJ EXEQTIVE
+More

Photos by Flash n Lites
Appetizer by Chef Jahfrey Juvon Hutto
Magazines Courtesy of Parle Magazine

http://perdiemnewyork.com

Grooming 101...

2010-03-04T06:37:00.000-08:00

Ok so here @ Per Diem NY we do not claim to have all the answers but we do have style, creativity, 5 years + in the fashion industry and well just good old fashion know-how!

So take our word for it when we say doing the following will indeed make you look and feel like you’re ready to take on anybody; Diddy, Kanye, Rihanna, Beyonce…none have anything on you!

Below are 20 sure-fire, grooming experts approved tips to keep you on top…

1. The fit of clothing is the most important thing about your wardrobe; you can buy the most expensive attire but if it isn’t the right size or doesn’t fit your body proportions correctly it’s just going to look sloppy;

2. Buy the best that you can afford ; quality will not only look better but will last longer;

3. Style is often nothing more than attitude;

4. Invest in good well-made leather dress shoes - and take care of them; use shoe trees and clean, wax and polish them regularly and they’ll easily last you a lifetime;

5. Establish relationships and understand that if you can call one person your friend, your confidant and your equal, you have accomplished one of the hardest things in life;

6. If you wear any kind of sandal, clean your feet, cut your toenails and just make things look presentable, feet are ugly enough as it is;

7. Trim your eyebrows, pluck ear hairs and clip nose hairs, nobody wants to be whispering sweet nothings to you only to see ear hairs blowing in the wind;

8. Don’t dump half a bottle of cologne on, your scent should only be detectable up close and personal;

9. Wear clothing that is appropriate not only for the occasion but appropriate for your age;

10. Black actually does go with everything, as does grey;

11. Every guy should own at least one suit for occasions such as weddings, funerals, job interviews; a navy blue or charcoal grey two-button single-breasted one will serve you well;

12. Find a good barber or hair stylist and get a good decent haircut that suits your facial features and guys once you get that great haircut, keep it trimmed and neat; "Hair is beauty"

13. With clothing care, hang everything that needs ironing or pressing or wrinkles easily and fold everything else;

14. You only need to dry clean a suit when necessary or once a season; in the interim, air it out, brush it, steam out wrinkles and have it pressed in between cleanings to keep your investment looking sharp;

15. Essential products that everyone should have in their medicine cabinet and use on a regular basis to keep that mug looking that much better over time: a facial wash, a facial scrub, a good hair removal product and a moisturizer with an SPF.

16. Most times, Less is really more!

17. Learn that your reputation is the most important asset you own.

18. There are times and places when clothing should be functional first and fashionable second, as when working out in the gym; this is not to say that there are not stylish functional pieces of clothing;

19. A person of style will treat others in the same manner that they would like to be treated in return;

20. With any rule, there is at least one exception, except for #1, #3, #8 and #17! on these four points there is NO Exceptions I repeat: on these four points there is NO Exceptions Thank You now go dress be fly and bag something!->

Introduction...

2010-03-02T07:39:00.000-08:00

...Looks in The Mirror..."O yeah, I'm KILLING 'em!"

Yep it's one of those kind of days, i'm looking good and feeling good! That's what Per Diem NY is all about; making you look and feel good!!

What is Per Diem NY?

Per Diem NY is a new lifestyle boutique for fashion enthusiasts, Carrying new and popular labels for young men and women. Offering quality clothing/accessories and personal style services.

Services, Like What is Per Diem NY?

Custom designs, Screen printing, Heat Transfers, Alterations and more! Please visit our services page on our website: www.perdiemnewyork.com.

Ok, OK, Great! When Are you going to be open?

We are scheduled to open in April, 2010 in a 900 square foot space in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York.

East Flatbush?!

Yes, East Flatbush! They said the area is not fashionable enough, wrong! They said that's a hard sell, Let's prove 'em wrong! Aren't you sick of Manhattan being the only place for exclusive style pieces?! "I am!"(Owner Ronnette Cox).

Who is Ronnette Cox?

Ms. Pret-A-Porte; Guyanese born, Ms. Cox has lived in the East. Flatbush section of Brooklyn for more than 15 years. At age 24 she is the youngest merchant on her block.

With over 5 years of fashion industry experience Ms. Cox has gathered the necessary knowledge and know-how needed to run a successful retail business.

Past positions have included designing for International Male Catalog, Sean John boys, Nautica boys, private label for JC Penny, Sears and Macys.

Personal Message: "It is indeed a pleasure to make your digital acquaintance!"

...I believe in invention...

"In order to be irreplaceable,

one must always be different"-CoCo Chanel

...I believe in timeless style...

...I believe in buying what you want...

...I believe in quality!...

BUT most of all I believe that clothes has this ability to transform you into to anyone you want to be! Give you that extra swagg , that confidence in ya walk.

"Your life is your brand, dress like it!"-Pret-A-Porte

I thank you for your interest in Per Diem NY! I do this this with you in mind!! I will be narrating this blog and thelifestyle page on the site.

Keep up:

The Pdny lifestyle: It's about you, how you living! Events, Grooming Tips, Contests, Special interests, Music, Videos, Fashion Pics...all will be featured in this blog.

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