Archive for the ‘New York City’ Category

Gauze at the Brooklyn Flea

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

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This one picture was taken during a very quick trip to NYC.  We went to the Brooklyn Flea Market in Fort Greene and man, was it hot. Cornelius, however was chilling in his gauze t-shirt, one that he made himself.  I could have done with some natural ventilation myself that day.

Lovely blouse

Monday, July 26th, 2010

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My friend Brooke has a collection of the prettiest blouses ever.  (I should mention this is Lauren in the above picture.)  Upon seeing Lauren, I thought, oh, that’s a Brooke blouse.

Since I’ve known Brooke, I’ve taken an interest in choosing blouses that are feminine with a bit of whimsy.  Brooke and some other friends and I have a standing date for oysters on a regular basis.  Hopefully, I’ll be able to take a few pics to share with you.  In the meantime, enjoy the lovely Lauren.  By the way, Laruen’s blouse is from Ann Taylor.

80s wonder

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

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Can’t Buy Me Love (the 1987 version) was on TV this weekend.  It was wonderful to relive that time, the fashion, the lingo.  Riding on my 80s high, I was positively delighted to run into Alli in Union Square in NYC the next day.

We immigrated to the US in 1986 so my impressions of the 80s (at least of the 80s here in the US) are full of wonder.  My mom would only let us watch TV on the weekends nonetheless, television offered a wonderful window into life here.  I’m enjoying the return of wonder; I’m enjoying the return of the 80s.

Plaid and stripes

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

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This is a picture left over from my trip to NYC. The first thing I noticed when I saw this gentleman was his scarf and coat. I’m now just seeing the striped gloves.

Doing it the Calivintage way

Monday, March 1st, 2010

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I met Erin of Calivintage at the Independent Fashion Blogger’s conference earlier in the month in NYC…oh snap, we’re March already…Well, I met her in February.

I’ve been under the weather, so more pictures of Boston coming soon.

In the search of a great coat

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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Still looking for a new coat.  The one on the woman in the middle had me wiping off some drool.

I’ve narrowed the search to this white one, though honestly, I’m one of the clumsiest people alive.  A felt tip pen or red wine would just be waiting to be introduced to such a jacket.  If there’s something to be broken or spilled, I’m your girl…so white may not be the best choice.

Then there’s this beauty.

Thoughts?  The two are very different, but right now, I don’t have any requirement except that a coat covers my bum, after all, can’t go around with a cold bum.

A shot of blue

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

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For some reason the backview of this gentleman arrested me. Maybe it was the color of his coat, maybe it was his bag…Check out Swagger 360 to see a full view of this  picture.

The shape of things to come

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

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I went to NYC this past weekend for a very brief visit.  I’m happy to say that I have a few cool pictures to share with you.  In the meantime, I noticed some fabulous heels….how could I not.   There were booties everywhere.

I still can’t wear heels, but that doesn’t mean you can’t.  Do indulge in this, this, my favorite (sub 1) and favorite (sub 2). For those who are a little more practical, these are quite nice.