Shop 'til your Pug drops
8.24.07; Floor of Century 21 Customer Service Department
(Emma demonstrates the incredibly advanced "frog" pose. Yogis everywhere have tried. Few have succeeeded.)
All about preppy (with a twist) lately
And Old Navy is making it damn easy
Find lots of pretty what-nots at Keyka Lou
Penny and Maude
At Penny and Maude
Also file under:
Night owl
Bunny-ness at Mahar Dry Goods
Mahar Dry Goods is hands and feet down one of my all-time favorites
Billion Dollars Babes
I'm more of a hundred dollar babe myself, but here you go...
Two Fantastic Finds
Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon to new (to me) great stores on Atlantic Avenue today. Consignement has reasonably priced vintage designers clothes, and shoes and bags. Sterling Place is filled with lots of goodies - like Knock Knock cards, Marie Belle chocolates and super cool books.
Also visited: Layla and Maleeka. Visit Brooklyn Now for more info.
Big love for Moose
really unique (and super cool) art, jewelry and other goods at moose online
Sweet Sadie
All at Sweet Sadie
Hello Cute Camera!
So, this camera got pretty much AWFUL reviews. But it's still damn adorable. Has anyone tried it?
(At Ritz Camera via Amazon...if you dare)
A very bling ring
Dolce & Gabbana Motorola Razr "My Faves" Phone at Amazon.com for $99
Remanents Cards
"Lowfat Italian Dressing," "Thanks a latte," "I love you heart and sole," and "Spring is afoot"
"Connect With Style" Organizer Box (What a great gift idea!)
"Footnotes" and "Holiday Shoes" Wrapping Paper
"Style Diaries" Greeting Cards are limited edition cards that tell an original story. Fashion pieces are donated by real women and the actual fabric is cut and inserted into the card for a stunning, multi-dimensional look. A dairy entry on the back reveals where the piece had been and what it meant to its owner. Each card is numbered and Remanents will donate 20% of the online sales to the Global Woman’s Fund. Nice!
Eat your preppy heart out
Prep By Month Calendar 2007 from Jenny Bee Designs
Only $15! A perfect gift for the super cool blogger / fashionista...or whomever in your life.
Fall Shoe Extravaganza: Wedge Heels
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Arche, Steve Madden, Bettye Muller, Delman, Betsey Johnson, Dr. Scholls, Aerosoles, Yellow Box, Annie, Dollhouse, Brunomagli at Zappos
Fall Shoe Extravaganza: Flat Boots
Charles David, Sigerson Morrison, Giuseppe Zanotti, Delman, Delman, Sigerson Morrison, Giuseppe Zanotti, Dolce Vita at Zappos
Fall Shoe Extravaganza: Flats
L to R, T to B: Delman, Betsey Johnson, Delman, Daniblack, Rocket Dog, Steve Madden, NaNa, Restricted, Betsey Johnson, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Cynthia Rowley, Donna Karan all at Zappos
Cog and Pearl
190 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
718-623-8200
Scaredy Kat: Original Cards and Gifts
229 5th Avenue (between Carroll and President), Brooklyn, NY
718-623-1839
Brooklyn Barkery
Visit store owner Betty and her loveable pooches at 553 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 718-237-5599
An ulterior motive
Gorgeous ties and cuff links from Ulterior Motive, "a design label that aims to be an alternative to the mainstream by any means necessary."
So there.
Stoopin Part 2
I'm having a stoop sale this Saturday (rain date Sunday) and getting rid of LOADS of stuff SUPER CHEAP! I'll also be collecting money for charities like Joel's Place for Children and Rabbit Rescue. If you live in Brooklyn, e-mail me for details!
See a great article on Brooklyn Stoop Sales HERE
(a VERY small sampling of what I'll be selling; Magazines FREE with a donation to select nonprofits; Pug not for sale)
lobster and clam-ware
Lately, I am having a bit of my own Omnivore's Dilemma, but I couldn't resist posting about the adorable lobster and clam-ware from Plum Party
And while we are on the subject, kudos to Whole Foods, which recently decided to stop selling live lobsters stating, "We place as much emphasis on the importance of humane treatment and quality of life for all animals as we do on the expectations for quality and flavor" (See an interesting argument against Whole Foods' ban on Trevor Corson's blog, the Secret Life of Lobsters)
Mahar Drygoods
I am absolutely in love with Mahar Drygoods, vintage and artisan-crafted goodies for kids.
Do us both a favor and visit a.s.a.p.
Stoopin'
If you live in Brooklyn, you know that summer is Stoop Sale Season. Practically every weekend, on every block, you can find someone selling their wares.
And you know what they say, one Brooklynites trash....
The Stoop Sale Gods were shining upon Emma and I this weekend. In about an hour, I found:
1. a super-cool illustration for $2 (lady wearing fabulous 20's/30's era outfit, man w/ gun in hand) which I stuck in a $4 frame, and voila! Wall art!
2. a gorgeous pair of clip-on earrings with turquoise stones and feathers for $4
3. three teacups and saucers ($1 each!) which I'll be using in the next Teacup Swaps and 4 vintage plates, also $1 each
4. A leather-cuff bracelet (which I absolutely adore) for $1
Total: (including yellow and white bangles, not pictured) $20
Olive Juice
434 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231; 718-243-9094
Monday - Friday: noon - 8pm
Saturday: 11am - 8pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm
Buying by appointment Tuesday and Thursday
Summer hours may vary; Items in pictures may not always be available.
Say you heard about it on Just My Cup of Tea!
Super cool baby wall art from Rated G
available at rated G
(makes the perfect baby shower gift!)
Special discount for Just My Cup of Tea readers: enter the code JUL540 when you check out and receive $5 off a $40 purchase (Expires July 31, 2006)
The Fountain of Youth
At The Succulent Wife (an adorable online 'artist featured giftware company)
Lille Hus: Danish Country Living
From L to R: Canisters, Tea Light Glasses, Vases at Lille Hus Online
(Also check out Lille Hus' super cool blog)
Renegade Craft Fair
June 17 & 18, McCarren Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
I luboo
Put your baby's first word on a tee-shirt, bib or onesie (or chose from common first words from the First Words Dictionary)
Cute coin purses, jewelry...
and much more at Stitch Pixie where 10% of all purchases go toward sponsoring a child named Memory in Zambia!
Adorable lady bug hoodie from Delias
$39.50 Buy it here.
Jewelry by Anne Rachelle
Available at Trunkshop Design Collective
Outfits for your iPod nano
In totally adorable vintage, tropical and retro floral patterns:
Available online at Magpie Outfits
Learn more at Shiny Shiny a Girl's Guide to Gadgets
Lisa Loeb loves Magpie too.
Teacup candles
$9.99 at Urban Outfitters
Hey Sleepyhead!
Hand-embroidered pillows, greeting cards and more
Custom work available.
Visit Pillowhead's Etsy Shop
ADORABLE Cupcake Pin Cushions
by Betz White available at Cut + Paste
Shop Girl
(I'm swooning)
Target Spring '06
At Atlantic Center
Bunny pouch at Cut+Paste
Made by BANG! of Argentina available at Cut + Paste.
Marital Bliss from Paper Bride
All in one box (which has every card in Paper Bride's collection and makes a great gift! $75 and includes 50 cards/50 envelopes); bling bling postcard announcements (postcard books are $15 and include 20 rip and tear mailable postcards)
stack of all of Paper Bride's themed boxes with a pretty ribbon ($18 each, 10 cards / 10 envelopes and come in 5 themes: Friends and Family, Wedding Party, Thank You, Vendor Thank You and Bridesmaids). Individual cards: "I feel so lucky to add my name to your family tree", "Will You Be My Bridesmaid?"
Individual cards: Thank you for caterer, photographer, videographer
Individual cards: "Can you believe I'm getting hitched?", "Thank God She Found A Boy"
Individual cards: Flower girl, groomsman, "I know I made you wear an ugly dress and matching shoes"
All at Paper Bride
And coming soon from Paper Bride....Paper Mama
*Dedicated to Joy, Jenna and Jackie my favorite brides to be.
I ran into this little Milly number today at Diane T
And I think I need it for an engagement party I'm to attend...What do you think?
Available to you at Net-a-Porter
More Great Stuff from Fred Flare
Nancy Drew Note Pads, Peeps Marshmellow Maker, Survival Kit in a Can, Strawberry Tee, Andy Warhol Fashion Mix and Match Stationary, Happy Kitty Bunny Pony Book, Real Art Paint by Number Book
All at Fred Flare.
Steals + Deals: There's No Place Like Home
Find the Perfect Outfit at There's No Place Like Home and Save 15% when you enter MYCUP at checkout. As an added bonus the VERY generous Julia will give you FREE SHIPPING (make sure to thank her when you visit her blog, Relookage!)
Cool shop to visit: Stella Neptune
Obsessive simplicity, half-cocked humor, and individual style are the driving forces that reflect the Stella Neptune label. The name Stella Neptune is the DJ name of the principal designer, Eva Kisevalter. For more than 15 years, Eva's alter ego-- "Intergalactic Soul Sister" Stella Neptune has DJ'd the world over, forging that same individual style into her DJ persona.
Petite Heaven!
Pink Heather, Heaven of Dress for Petites, has a romantic and carefree atmosphere where pint-sized shoppers can find unique 60's retro Lolita and 70's Bohemian style vintage dresses with ease. It also offers designer inspired hand-made pieces that are modern, classy, eccentric and sexy. Founder, Heather Yau, a petite lady herself, always dreamt of having a specialty dress store where she could freely shop petite size dresses she adores. And now she does -- so grab your wallets, petite shoppers!
Oh Rosanna!
UPDATE....OhYIPES! It just came to my attention that my BFF Oh Joy posted about Rosanna yesterday. I was so swamped at worked I had little time for blog-surfing. Damn corporate America! Just goes to show you, it's like one mind!
I learned about Rosanna from Creature Comforts and now I'm totally hooked.
I want to buy the whole company, but for now I'll settle for: Tea's Me, Cupcake, Girls A Go Go and Chandeliers.
PS: Check out Kelly's new Blog Kelly Fishing and post your style icons.
Noteworthy Online Boutique: All This Is Mine
airmail pack
Franc notecards
I Heart Tea letterpress notecards
Overdue birthday cards
Screenprinted airmail seals
tea cards
typewriter journal
yummy cake cards
You will want it all for yours, too. All This Is Mine.
Online shop you need to know about
16 Sparrows...
handmade envelopes, We're Plum Outta...Grocery List, Get Off Your Ass And...To Do List, small journals, thank you notes, handmade post cards
Special discount for JMCOT readers!
Did you like what you saw yesterday from There's No Place Like Home?
Find the Perfect Outfit* and Save 15% when you enter MYCUP at checkout. As an added bonus the VERY generous Julia will give you FREE SHIPPING (make sure to thank her when you visit her blog, Relookage!)
(*If you happen to find Perfect Boyfriend or Perfect Husband while wearing said Perfect Outfit, consider yourself forever in debt to Julia...and moi)
Favorites from Cath Kidston
Cake tins, dog bed, needle case, Print book, sewing case, vintage posy duvet cover, Vintage Style book, chintz flower apron, red spot saucepan
All at Cath Kidston (huge sale right now, FYI!)
Back to work
Some French bulldogs never cease to amaze me with the good they do
Gilles, a French Bulldog is one socially conscious pup. Her company, SOCOCO is a "a call to my canine comrades to stand proudly on all four legs and prove that even small companions can make a big difference. "
How, you ask?
The purchase of every SOCOCO charm supports the local South African artisans who handcrafted it. Additionally, the company donates a portion of the profits generated by the sale of each charm to help provide shelter, healthcare and love to children orphaned by AIDS in South Africa at the Bapumelele Children's Home.
All SOCOCO charms are hand crafted in Cape Town, South Africa by local artisans out of galvanized steel wire and glass beads. Each one of a kind SOCOCO charm is as unique as the artisan that dotingly crafts it. The charms are hand sewn onto cards that open to reveal the story behind our products as told by Gilles (Pint-sized President / CEO / Canine).
Click here to purchase online. (Philanthropy is never a mistake.)
Great stationary from Fred Flare
Tea Time Notes, Hemline Notes, Confection-ery Notes, Punctuation Post Its, Nancy Drew Fold-n-Mails from Fred Flare
Great stuff from LL Bean Home
Vintage glass table lamp in gorgeous blue:
Secretary desk:
Dog organizer tote bag (can be customized - breed specific!):
Rabbit book ends:
Great mix-and-match bedding:
Adorable conversation heart sheets jst in time for Valentine's Day:
All at LL Bean
Jenny Bick will keep my life in check
Inspired by my sister-in-law, her sister, and Oprah, I have my new Day Planner for 2006:
Road trippin' and Cracker Barrel
This road trip started out like any other:
MeeAe's eyes on the road and my Ugg's upon the windshield
Everything you need for an 8-hour drive: cash, coffee, blackberry
A sleepy Pug
and a sleepy friend (buried amidst Christmas loot and Trader Joe's grocieries)*
And then....Cracker Barrel!
If you aren't familiar with CB, I totally feel for you. Comfort food + country gift gift shop. What more could a girl want?
Here is what we ate (LOVE the monochromatic food choices!!)
And here is what you can BUY at Cracker Barrel
*Heather, please don't disown me!
Approval process for all purchases
Purchases I am totally unsure of:
All of the following are necessary (in no particular order):
Joy approves
Andrea approves
Sister-in-law approves
Purchases I am slightly unsure of:
Approval of 1/3 of the following are necessary (in no particular order):
Joy approves
Andrea approves
Sister-in-law approves
Purchases I am 100% certain about:
Consultation with the following may occur, but is not necessary:
Sister-in-law
(**If at work, may also consult Kelly, Mahnaz and members of the IC team in any of the above)
Shop for a Cause, baby!
Shop Well with You Holiday Accessory Sale Benefit
You're Invited!
Please join Shop Well with You to kick off the holiday season with a festive evening that includes an accessory sale*, V.I.P. champagne reception, premium raffle, open bar, hors d’oeuvres and gift bags! Participating designers include: Adidas-Y3 * Calypso * Stuart Weitzman * Juicy Couture * Ugg * and many more! To purchase tickets click here. *All accessories will be on sale for at least 20% off their retail value! Great holiday gifts for friends and family.
Wednesday, December 7, 2005
Clodagh Design Studio
670 Broadway, 4th Floor
(btw. Bond and East 3rd Street)
New York City
V.I.P. Champagne Reception: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
While sipping champagne, V.I.P.’s will have an opportunity to view and purchase all accessory sale merchandise first! In addition, V.I.P.’s receive 5% off all already reduced items throughout the evening!
General Entrance: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
TICKETS
V.I.P. Tickets: $80 in advance, $100 at the door
General Entrance Tickets: $50 in advance, $65 at the door
General Entrance Group Tickets: Buy 5 tickets, get one 1 free
To purchase tickets click here or email info@shopwellwithyou.org.
If you cannot attend, but would like to make a donation click here.
Shop Well with You is the only national not-for-profit organization that helps women surviving all types of cancer improve their body-image and quality of life by using clothing as a means towards wellness. Through education, outreach and personalized services, Shop Well with You focuses on the woman, not the cancer, to provide support and promote survivorship. All programs and materials are offered free of charge.
(More) J-Crew Goodness
Coat:
Bag-shoe combo:
Ruffled shirt-blouse:
Slipper socks (attn Mom/Santa: I want these in Heather Grey for Christmas!!):
Preppy-chic mix-and-match:
(All in the Holiday 2005 J-Crew catalog)
Feeling Blue
L to R: Carlos by Carlos Santana, DSquared2, Madeline, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Studio Pollini all from Zappos
Skull Hoodie by Crafty Couture from Fred Flare + Bunny Tulip Shirt by Crowded Teeth from Cut+Paste
A Little Bird Card Set + Bird Card Set by Paper Princess available at Cut+Paste
Wool wristlets by Slo available at Cut+Paste
Laundry Basket Zine available at Cut + Paste
LL Bean is a dream!
Totally adorable (and affordable!) stuff from LL Bean
Dog beds:
Chocolate covered blueberries (YUM!):
Boot blub kit (My mom is getting this for Christmas. Mom, act surprised!):
Reversible vests in fantastic color combos:
Slipper Socks (that I want my mom to get ME for Christmas (Mom, I'll act surprised!)):
and of course, the classic tote:
24.4
I got The Bag (with some urging from Joy)
Here are the stats: Betsey Johnson at Johnny Rocco. 40% off. Approximate cost in Starbucks Grande Skim Iced Moccas: 24.4; Purchased 9/25/05 at approximately 12:20 pm.
And here it is in all of its splendor:
[It will make its debut at Henry Hopmann's First Birthday party. I'll try to get some shots of it In Action.]
Glam it up!
My friend (and fellow-pug Mom) Lisa turned me on to Glam, a great site "presenting the best in fashion and beauty."
I definitely encourage everyone to stop by, explore a bit (a bunch!) and take their "What's your trademark style" quiz. It's mucho fun. They even make recommendations based on your results!
My trademark style? I thought you'd never ask!
"Eclectic: You’re a bit quirky and always out for an element of surprise with your style, mixing up retro and vintage elements with contemporary bohemian styles. Breezy fabrics, flowing cuts, and unique accessories help you achieve an enviably original and diverse appearance every day. You fashion maverick, you. "
[dead on]
And you know I love this Antik Batik bag they suggested for me.
[You should always buy things when people go to the trouble of suggesting them for you, its rude not to!]
Exploring NYC 3: Atlantic Antic
Yesterday was the Atlantic Antic, a big street fair that takes place on Atlantic Ave.
Joy and I made a quick stop after an early brunch and here's what we found:
Booths filled with lots of goodness, like homewares, clothes and jewelry...
...and food...
(ony of my favorite restaurants, Rice, was serving corn, iced tea and other deliciousness)
Cupcakes from Downtown Atlantic:
YUM. (I bought one, so total for the weekend = 2 cupcakes. Not bad.)
*Downtown Atlantic is located at: 364 Atlantic Avenue, 718-852-9945
We stopped into Sir, home of handmade frocks and lots of cool jewelry and shoes:
*Sir is located at: 360 Atlantic Avenue, 718-643-6877
The we went to Legacy, which I mentioned last week:
*Legacy is located at: 362 Atlantic Avenue, 718-403-0090
Then we stopped by the Zoe Papers booth:
*Zoe Papers is located at: 315 Atlantic Avenue, 718-625-5797
And then to the Layla booth:
Layla has incredible homewares, jewelry and clothing imported from India.
*Layla is located at: 86 Hoyt Street, 718-222-1933
The Maleeka booth was our next stop:
Maleeka also has beautiful clothing, shoes, homewares and jewelry, primarily imported from Pakistan.
*Maleeka is located at: 327 Atlantic Avenue, 718-596-0991
Our final stop was Brooklyn Industries where I found a sweatshirt I HAVE to have (not pictured):
Brooklyn Industries is located at: 100 Smith Street, (718) 596-3986 (other locations listed on their website)
Exploring NYC: San Gennaro, Jenny Yoo and more
It was a productive weekend, indeed.
First, I went to the San Gennaro festival with my friend Zara and her friend Eric.
In case you aren't familiar with the festival, here is a little blurb from the San Gennaro website:
"Presented annually since 1996 by Figli di San Gennaro, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, this year’s Feast will again bring more than 1 million people to the streets of Little Italy in the annual salute to the Patron Saint of Naples. The street festivities – including parades, entertainment, food stands and a cannoli-eating contest – are capped on September 19th with a celebratory Mass and candlelit procession as the Statue of the Saint is carried from its permanent home in Most Precious Blood Church on Mulberry Street."
Except for the huge crowds, it is my idea of heaven. You are expected to eat a lot of food involving "fried" and "cheese." And I did. YUM.
Next, I went to Cupcake Cafe, because weekend calories don't count (duh!):
You can find Cupcake Cafe at 522 9th Avenue and 18 West 18th Street. Cupcake Cafe probably has the prettiest cupcakes in the city, but they are certainly not the best (I am a Baked NYC /Magnolia gal, myself).
10 lbs heavier, I met up with Joy, who made an impromptu visit to the city. We went shopping for wedding dresses. (We were unsuccessful, but we had fun, nonetheless).
This dress was my favorite, because it was very couture-looking.
And this is the Big Poofy Number that we will always refer to as The One That Got Away:
(Just Kidding, Bob!)
Next we went bridesmaid dress shopping at Jenny Yoo. She has stores in Chicago, New York and LA. If you are getting married, or if you are a bridesmaid (especially!), I highly recommend that you pay Jenny a visit. She has absolutely gorgeous, but simple and very elegant dresses in every style and color you can imagine.
After all of this shopping, we were completely dehydrated. So we stopped at the Union Square Green Market for some cider. (I heart Fall).
(I think the cider guy was hitting on us a little).
When Joy saw the new shoes I got from Steve Madden, she had to have a pair, so we headed back downtown to pick up the Nadine's in Rust for her, too.
(After a long day, it was time for a relaxing meal at my favorite place, Pacifico:
YUM.
DOUBLE YUM.
I'VE DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN!
Joy was so excited about our Nachos that she practically ate the whole plate herself. Whatever Joy.
Then we went home...
...and stretched out our shoes with athletic socks (in our PJ pants.)
New York Vintage Fashion & Antique Textile Show & Sale
Now THIS is Just My Cup of Tea:
The New York Vintage Fashion & Antique Textile Show & Sale has clothes and accessories from the 19th and 20th centuries. Bring in this mention to have $5 of the $15 admission donated to the victims of Hurricane Katrina through the American Red Cross.
When: 9/23 (11am-7pm) and 9/24 (11am-6pm).
Where: New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave., at 34th St., 718-278-3064.
One true love
Sometimes you feel completely hopeless. The sky is gray and you can't imagine how you are going to get through another day.
You put on your best dress and grab your favorite handbag. You leave the house / loft / apartment / co-op feeling like a million bucks, confident, beautiful, full of energy. And you return home deflated, sad, defeated.
You search high and low for that which will make you happy, to no avail.
You become envious of what everyone else has, and the ease with which they manage to find it.
And then sometimes, without even trying, when you least expect it, the clouds just seem to part. The sky clears up. The rains stops. You are able to put away the cookie dough. And it just happens. When you are least prepared. Wearing your Nick and Noras PJs. Or your Old Navy sweats. Hair in a side pony tail. Pretending to revive the look.
You feel as though you are destined to spend the rest of your life alone and unhappy.
All of a sudden, you have multiple suitors competing for your attention. What once seemed like a drought, is now a rainforest. A rainforest of possibility.
Everywhere you turn, there is opportunity. Desire. Hope. Suddenly everything that seemed so right before, now seems so clearly wrong.
This is no Urban Legend. Dispel your disbelief for a moment.
There I was. In my sloppiest outfit. A little "damp" from the humidity. Hair in a side pony tail. When my luck started to take a turn. A turn for the better. Without warning. Without preparation. Without even time for an emergency call to Joy for advice.
I found these:
[TARGET 24.99]...
and this...
[Here is a close up so you can see how perfectly purple it is]
You realize that the wait was completely worth it. [This is a Franco Sarto Bag. It cost me $19.99 at DSW].
Amidst all of the choices, there is excitement, but also confusion. And then, you find it. You find The One. Everything becomes clear as night [or is it day? well, no matter. Things get clear, that's the point].
It might be early. People might say its too fast, too soon. You aren't thinking it through. But you KNOW, in your heart, its the right thing.
Everyone, I'd like you to meet My New Favorite Shoes. New Favorite Shoes, I'd like you to meet Everyone.
I think you'll get along swimmingly.
When it's right, you just know.
In the end, I loved many. But I only gave my foot to only one. (Okay, one or two, but whatever, cut me some slack, I'm trying to be L-I-T-E-R-A-R-Y).
a fedora (or 8)
This month's In Style has me itching to spend some money on accessories:
Like ballet flats from aeropostale (these are $20!)...
...this adorable snakeskin clutch from Express...
...this Cynthia Rowley number...
...a fedora (or 8)...
...some frames that make me feel cool (and not nerdy - Andrea knows what I mean)...
...and this little green bag that inspires me to make a date for cappucino.
Exploring NYC: 1
It has been a goal of mine to explore the nooks and crannies of all of the neighborhoods in NYC over time. So I decided to start today and I am sharing the fruits of my labor with you!
Edition 1 takes us to the Cobble Hill / Carroll Gardens Area (because home is where the heart is).
Here's a handy map to get us started:
First stop: Brooklyn Collective Artisan Gallery
Where: 198 Columbia Street between Sacket and DeGraw
Why: The best-of-grandma's-attic atmosphere, incredibly cool finds and very friendly salespeople
As seen in: Nylon
Here's what you'll see:
Bonus Points: It's their one-year anniversary and Brooklyn Collective is having a party. Here's the invite:
Tell them you heard about it here and I just might buy you a margarita!
Second Stop: Bopkat Vintage
Where: 117 Union Street between Columbia and Van Brunt Street
Why: Very cool vintage finds, including vintage postcards and shoes
Why Not: Rude salesperson (owner?) but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt
Here's what you'll see:
Third Stop: Union Max
Where: Union between Columbia and Hicks
Why: Super cool vintage beads, vintage photographs and postcards and old books
Here's what you'll see:
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Fourth Stop: Little Luna
Where: 6 Cheever Place (at the corner of Kane)
Why: Vintage postcards, stamps, photographs, jewelry, tea cups and more
Why else: super dog friendly and aiding in the Katrina rescue efforts
Here's what you'll see:
...and when all is said and done, hit Naidre's for a smoothie...or a cupcake.
Where: Henry Street b/w Sacket and Union
Why: Delicious home cookin, in a home-y atmosphere
Consider yourself warned: they don't take plastic
Is Michael Brown running things at Gap Corp, too?
Could someone please tell me: Who was the genuis that decided to update the Gap and Old Navy websites right at the start of the fall shopping season? And further, as Joy pointed out, why wouldn't they leave the old sites up until the the process of building the new the sites is complete?
I have been getting this message for days:
Coming Soon: The New Gap.com
We're updating our site with innovative new features
to bring you an extraordinary shopping experience.
We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Please check back soon.
[...and the same message from Old Navy.com]
Last week I was able to access the new sites for about 20 minutes for a special sneak preview and to be honest, they didn't seem that much different from the old sites.
Gap jacket
if anyone else is looking for - and having trouble finding - the gap trapeze jacket i mentioned a few days back, here is the response i got from GAP customer service:
Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the Jacket featured in the October issue of Lucky Magazine. We apologize for the difficulties you've experienced while searching for this item. Many of our products are featured in national magazines or through the media 4-6 weeks prior to their actual arrival. We are anticipating this item to arrive in our stores and online soon. If you have additional questions regarding these items, please contact us via e-mail at custserv@gap.com or call 1-800-GAP-STYLE. Our CustomerService Consultants are available 24 hours a day for your convenience.
Very helpful. Not.
Urban picks
My picks from the new Urban Outfitters catalog:
Spend away!
In the wake of all of the craziness that is my daily life, I completely forgot to acknowledge my favorite holiday....TAX FREE WEEK! Happy Spending, Peeps!