Vintage View #5

It's been a long time since I've shown you a

"VINTAGE VIEW".

So here you go....I've come back out of hiding

(A.K.A.--I was ill with a nasty stuffy, runny nose cold and not feeling up to par)

Wearing:

*Vintage printed tunic-Beacon's Closet

*Skinny jeans-Uniqlo

*Brown suede boots-Carlos Santana

*Gold octopi earrings

*Brown leather rope necklace-Street Jeweler in Soho

I found this lovely tunic one Saturday while shopping along 5th Ave. in Park Slope.  Of course that means a stop in my neighborhood Beacon's Closet.

I was drawn to it by the cut/silhouette.  Forgetting that I am not petite, I assumed it would make an adorable dress.  Too bad you have to be like 4' tall to make it a dress-and for that I am not willing to trade in on height-I'm ok with it being a tunic.  I can slap on some jeans, some leggings, some whatever and be just as happy.

I also have to say I dig the color combo of the top.  The green with brown is an obvious go-to for me, but the pink piping and little pop in the print-oh swoon!  It's a bit unexpected, and all the more worthy of my $15.

And this reminds me, a few people have asked for suggestions on where to shop when in NYC.  I promise you I have not forgotten--I am compiling a post in my head, editing my finds, styling the wardrobe from memory, and figuring it all out--soon I will have you a list of my top store choices, why I think they're important, and of course my many finds from each store to back up my selections.  I really will try to have it up for you kids in a week or so....because some of you have Fall trips to NYC planned, and it's very important you hit up at least one of my store mentions as you will surely find they will not disappoint.

Have a great weekend....oh, and stop back as I'm sure to post more frequently now that I'm feeling a tad better.  

And next week.....well there's some Fashion Week parties in the works, so that means more exciting outfits and lots of randoms if I can muster up the courage to capture them with my cruddy camera.  

Overall, just Wowzas!  I'm stoked to wear some new dresses I pulled from work, they'll definitely add a spark of life and color which sometimes I can desperately use!

Weekend Rewind: June 26-28th, 2009

Friday: June 26th, 2009

Went out with some friends in Park Slope.  Everyone went home except Mel and I....we had lots of gabbing to entertain us for a while longer.  However, it's not like we stayed out all night either...we had stuff to do the next day (read on)

I wanted to wear a girly dress, but too many ruffles and flowers is just not my piss and vinegar style, so I had to toughen it up with a cropped blazer and booties.  Ah, the perfect balance.

-Floral print tiered minidress, H&M

-Cropped 3/4 sleeve blazer (sleeves rolled up), H&M

-black leather clutch w/DIY paint splatters, Gift from BFF

-Black leather booties, Daffy's

-Knotted pearl necklace, Topshop

The next day......

(at a restaurant with Mel)

Saturday: June 27, 2009

Went to Soho and got our "SHOP-ON" as we like to call it.  This is why we could not stay out too late the night before.  Ok, so we could have stayed out, but shopping is sometimes more exciting.  We walked from the Lower East Side where the American Apparel Sample Sale line was ridiculously long (around the block and then some).  So we walked onward to Soho to hit up Topshop, Zara, Steve Madden (where they were having a buy one, get one 90% off sale! WTF, who does that?  And what a pity nothing in the store fit me, wrong size, too tight, whatever.  And the pair Mel liked-well I can't even say "pair", it was one shoe, and the other was missing!  So no luck for us).  We got hungry as any day of shopping will cause, so we ate around the corner at one of the only yummy, yet decently priced places in Soho.  We of course opted for cocktails with our food....duh!  Afterwards, we walked back to the LES and hit up the AA sample sale.  Luckily we got in about 15min after standing in line; it promptly started to POUR CATS AND DOGS.  We found a few things, but mostly it was all damaged.  When we were done, the sun was shining again....but phew, were we tired after a day like that.  We both retreated to our homes.

I wore:

-Ivory silk slip dress, Urban Outfitters

-Dark, skinny jeans, Uniqlo

-Brown suede sandals, Target

-Vintage cameo necklace, Thrift Store

-Vintage metal, rhinestone necklace, Gift from Aunt and Uncle

-Beige leather handbag, Makowsky

FYI, Mel has the best camera ever!  She took these photos in Soho.  I love the grafiti shots.

Sunday:

(my vintage Cameo necklace that all of a sudden I'm in love with again.  I collect vintage cameos alongside my obsession with owl pendants)

June 28th, 2009

Laundry Day.

I'm a procrastinator....all big plans thrown out the door!  I hoped I'd be motivated to get up and do things early so I could enjoy my day.  I did wake up early, but proceeded to go online and kill my entire morning.  When I did get up to sort the laundry and load it up, I realized it was a rather nice sunny day outside.  FINALLY!

So I pulled out some old shorts I only wore maybe 1-2times last summer.  Usually plaid shorts are a bit too preppy for my personal style, but hey it's Laundry Day!  Anyhow, I do actually sorta like them and I might wear them more often, just casual with a tee or something.  They fit much looser than last summer which is another smile-worthy tidbit about them :)

Laundry Day Attire:

-Brown, chiffon metallic polka dot blouse, Forever 21

-Brown, plaid shorts, H&M

-Woven vintage belt, Thrift Store

-Brown leather sandals, Target

-same necklaces as Saturday (see above)

Oh, and now it's that time, Sunday Evening....eewwww I so dislike this time of the weekend.  It's when I start to get antsy in anticipation of the work week ahead.  

MIA-Around Town

I haven't posted in a few days because I was preparing for my BFF's visit.  She came for the weekend, and that meant having to clean my apartment ENTIRELY.  To do such a task, well that takes  a rather long time, because I am messy and live like a boy.

We had a blast!  It was so fun to see her considering she lives in Ohio, and I live here....too far away for two best friends.....but we manage.

We also got Adriane to come out and shop around with us on Saturday; she went to fashion school with us too.  (another really good friend, that girl)

We did so much:

-dance party Friday night (some indiepop thing at Don Hill's)

-Shopping (Soho-TOPSHOP of course)

-Champagne and Oysters (midday snack)

-The New Museum (loved the 7th floor and outdoor deck)

-Beer (Three of Cups, happy hour of course)

-CraftFair

-More Beer

Very fun!!!!