Archive | January, 2008

I Need a Reconstruction… Stat

I Need a Reconstruction… Stat

How does one sit down at a sewing machine… and put together an entirely new outfit from a t-shirt? I don’t know. But I’m sure if I had the innate crafty-ness of Alexis over at Smarmy Clothes, I’d be doing it with ease. She designs her own patterns, chooses the t-shirts and fabric, and sews all [...] [...more]

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Smelling Good in the Neighborhood

Smelling Good in the Neighborhood

Normally I don’t blog about beauty products. But it’s a Saturday, so come on and stroll with me. I was at Whole Foods (natural/organic grocery store) this past week, when I stumbled upon a body spray that took me from chilly New York City to Rio de Janiero in a single whiff. It was heavenly, I [...] [...more]

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Now Hold On a Minute… They Do WHAT With Cashmere?!?

Now Hold On a Minute… They Do WHAT With Cashmere?!?

When I read the bio for Amanda Shi (creator of the Avita line) I thought to myself… fashion houses DISCARD the extra cashmere after its been cut??? That’s criminal! But even amazing is that Amanda has been able to take that extra material to create her own line. Yes… a line designed from recycled cashmere. Now [...] [...more]

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“Just Call Me Fluffy O’Neill”

“Just Call Me Fluffy O’Neill”

Two days ago I spent 3 hours sitting on the hard floor at my local Barnes & Noble, browsing through 40’s and 50’s apparel books. And with no latte! So honey, you know I was definitely into what I saw. And perhaps it’s my new found obsession with accessories from the 40’s-50’s, but I’ve got the [...] [...more]

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The Right Way to Wear a Piece of a Car

The Right Way to Wear a Piece of a Car

How can you say no to a site named Ballistic Sweater Girl? I mean seriously… how can you? You can’t, right? Neither could I. It sounds like a James Bond villainess - with a pointy bullet bra, nonetheless! (Or some black-and-white scifi movie.) However contrary to the name, Ballistic Sweater Girl doesn’t feature any sweaters or laser-beam-shooting [...] [...more]

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