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My favorite shop in the world..their selections are impeccable. Their own line every season is improving and by improving I mean getting quirkier! Some pics from the S/S 09 collection. I would love to own everything from the first picture. Please visit Refinery29 for more of the collection.
I use to avoid the color black in my teen and early twenties. Going to an art school it was not only a uniform but a giant cliché. My own cliché back in the day for a while was Japanese east village funk...even had bright blue hair and nose stud to match. I figure if I don't do it now...when? And I was right. But in the past 4 months or so I have found to love all the black has to offer. It seems to magically match to pretty much everything and wearing it fitted makes all the right chic statements. The start of this new found love came from my Helmut Lang black wool blazer I had buried in my closet from last year. The purchses I made this year so far in black is a great oversized Lanvin handbag in the most gorgeous soft leather, Loeffler Randall cutout bootie (so comfortable for 4.25" platforms), switched my Hermès Medor watch strap into black, Silk shirt from Rena Lange and so much more I promise to post!
This is a Raasta knot head band from Piexie Market. They also have it silk purple as well in the NY LES stores. I have been looking at it for a while now and the price is right but not sure if its too big and too young for me. I recently cut my hair to a chin length bob so it might not look too goofy but I think its a great find.
Fendi Heavy knit sweater from net-a-porter is more than gorgeous. I started really liking very volumous clothing. I think I can finally pull it off with my age (27) and I have come to embrace my height (5'2") so this kind of style is what I look for these days.
I have not been a fan of Prada recently. The 2008 spring/summer collection was all about sixties, early seventies, Art Nouveau-ish doodles. I almost cried reminiscing about the days when Prada was known for its masculine simplistic structural style. But I do have to say the Fall/Winter 2008 collection of lace dresses, handbags, shoes, accessories surprisingly did hit the right spot. I read that Miuccia Prada hated lace so much that she decided to create a whole collection with it. How fantastic!!! Miu Miu has been just under the radar these days as well. I did love the ADs featuring Kristen Dunst in ridiculously short puffy bloomers and harlequins decorated brocades baby doll dresses for the Spring/Summer 2008 collection. I would never wear it but looks pretty on her.
With that being said perhaps this friends and family sale will be mostly from previous collections but might be worth checking out. You never know...
Place: 609 W. 51 St. between 11th and 12 th Ave.
Date: Sat. Oct. 18th through Friday Oct. 24
Time: Oct. 18th-19th 9am-6pm Oct. 20th-24th 9am-8pm
Merchandise: Prada and Miu Miu Ready-to-wear and footwear Fall/ Winter 2007 and Spring/Summer 2008 and selects from other previous seasons
Payments: Credit/Debit cards only (no cash or checks)
The first time I felt the thrill of owning a beautifully made purse was in 1999. Being a college student at the time, there wasn't much in site that I could afford, but I had spotted a deconstructed red and white stripe purse from Miu Miu that haunted me in my dreams for weeks. Each stitch and fold of the fabric was cared for in a way that I knew this was truly an investment before I even really knew what that meant. I would walk in and walk out of the store for days waiting for the day that I'd get the courage to put down my card and not eat for the rest of the month.
The next thing I knew I was dangling my beloved purse off my arms on campus along with my other bag that was actually able to fit the necessities. My love for the purse lasted about 6 months. I still have it to this day—I've been unable to discard it for the memories and the significance it holds. Since then I have grown as an admirer. I know when to invest in the pieces that can be passed down and when to cut corners on certain items that will be sold at a simple stoop sale the following year. I know the basics that will last a lifetime if cared for in the right way and the unique pieces that will turn heads at any event. In some way, my Miu Miu unleashed a monster.
I will forever be absolutely in love with fashion for its extravagance and its ability to transform. I hope my thoughts on this site will give you a little taste of my obsession. I will share my findings, my possessions, and my ever growing 30th birthday gift list for my husband. Enjoy.
Ever since I saw this Anna Sui Long Hair Mogolian Lamb Fur Cape I started my endless search for the perfect light fluffy feather vest. Back in the day when I use to wear fur it was great on the coldest NY winter nights but horribly hot for any other outing. Putting on the fur jackets did automatically uplift the outfit into a 1970's chicky disco girl which I still adore. I admire this cape for the awkward length in the fur and the colors...just strange enough to make it so chic. I will post a lamb jacket I bought from 3.1 Phillip Lim in the future...its divine...chocolate hair with big patent leather white buttons. Still waiting to wear it out.
(This image is provided by facehunter). I'm not tall enough to handle this vest but oh so chic...
(image provieded by refinery29.com)
collier de chien I have been dreaming of this bracelet for about 4 months. Ever since my husband bought me the gold Hermès Medor watch (which is a story of its own...had to be bought in Munich since that was pretty much the last city in the world to carry the gold one) I have been obsessed about studs. I have always preferred gold studs over silver but recently I noticed that my watch made all my outfits a bit too flashy at moments. Don't get me wrong I LOVE my watch and everyday when I wear it I fall in love with it over and over. It pretty much matches to everything I own. Going back to the collier de chien...I think since the the width is a lot wider that the Medor the silver studs compliment it better. The black was officially in NY stores for a while but now the Hermès website seems to carry it. The website was only selling the white collier de chien for a while which was a bit to LA for my taste. Can you tell I'm obsessing again?? I want it...and I might just have to get it. I want to add it to my birthday list but then by that time I'm afraid it will be extinct.
Stella McCartney Wooden wedge pumps The sculpted silver insert on back of the heel is fantastic! You almost want to inscribe something on it like you initials. How bad ass! These pumps will officially make me about 5'7". Its one inch taller than my dream height. I can't imagine that it would be comfortable since the heels are made out of wood. But for a dinner date where you just have to just sit or stand there...its perfect!
Elizabeth and James Poe Embroidered Metallic Jacket Now that layering metal and leather bracelets are in this season, this jacket actually hits two birds with one stone. The silver metallic roping trim is done tastefully enough that it has a hint of a sailor's uniform but not overboard. The blazer is also stretch wool which makes it so comfortable to wear.
I have not been a fan of Prada recently. The 2008 spring/summer collection was all about sixties, early seventies, Art Nouveau-ish doodles. I almost cried reminiscing about the days when Prada was known for its masculine simplistic structural style. But I do have to say the Fall/Winter 2008 collection of lace dresses, handbags, shoes, accessories surprisingly did hit the right spot. I read that Miuccia Prada hated lace so much that she decided to create a whole collection with it. How fantastic!!! Miu Miu has been just under the radar these days as well. I did love the ADs featuring Kristen Dunst in ridiculously short puffy bloomers and harlequins decorated brocades baby doll dresses for the Spring/Summer 2008 collection. I would never wear it but looks pretty on her.
Valentino Boutique The cutest vintage Valentino silk blouse from 1970 but unfortunately not my size. If you are a size 6 please do indulge! Dark blue silk blouse with beige geometric motifs. Shirt collar with three buttons, with a blue ribbon to tie at neck. 
