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Eating, Fashion, Interweb, Shopping
cold air and fall leaves on the ground
I was in San Diego this past weekend and kind of blown away by the fact that it was so cold (for Southern California). There were actually burnt orange leaves falling from trees and I couldn’t help but reminisce about fall in Boston and how much I miss that damn place sometimes. The best revelation I had during the trip was that I could run home and burst out my best knitwear in preparation for the “cold weather front” Los Angeles has on it’s way. Lucky for Barney’s, I also had a gift card that was burning a hole in my pocket so I had to check out some winter essentials.
Whoops. Surface to Air reversible merino wool tunic. It’s so damn soft that I haven’t been able to take it off (fell asleep in it after dinner tonight actually). This thing is going to be my staple outfit for the rest of the winter and I can’t say I mind! I also bought some new denim because I CANNOT wear black leggings everyday anymore. I just can’t. I picked up a pair of Rag & Bone’s and a pair of Genetic’s, which feels like wearing a pair of leggings, so how could I go wrong?? Love you, Barney’s. Always have, always will (thanks mandrews).
Oak NYC was also calling. I swear I browse their site daily and drool over pretty much everything. How good has the art direction gone on that site? I better stay away next time I’m in NY or it’s going to be Opening Ceremony all over again. I purchased these Jeffrey Campbell boots for my trek back east next month. I am dying for them to arrive. And for $174, how can you go wrong? I’ve paid more for a pair of Jordan’s in my old streetwear phase. Speaking of, anyone want to buy some Nike’s?
Ok, it’s late and I have training in the morning. I ate Constanze’s homemade macaroni and cheese for dinner tonight. I’m sure that helped…yay!
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Fashion, Shopping
Paris Buffalo
Hipsters from Dumbo to Dubai will be sporting buffalo check shirts (pbr in hand) this fall. The question is, how might one seperate him or her self from the slim fitting, darted shoulders masses? The answer: Surface to Air. Besides directing music videos, and installing art all over the world, Surface to Air Paris just released, what I consider, their “breakthrough” collection. Featuring leather jacket collaborations with the electro-super-duo, Justice, as well as tons of smart cut basics – the collection deservers a serious scoping. I call dibs on the shirt above, keep an eye out Allston.
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Fashion, Shopping
Target & Rogan Team Up
Usually one to wince at the Target GO! collaborations, it seems we may all be pleasantly surprised by Rogan Gregory’s newest unveiling. Already the talk of a couple fashion blogs and inevitably hearing some of my stylist go-to confidantes whispering about the line’s street release date (though they always have first dibs anyways), I am lead to believe Rogan may actually be on to something. Unlike his predecessors who attempted cheaper versions of their high end creations and ended up with hideous polyester concoctions, Rogan seems to be embracing price point and budget and fathering items that are both casual and innovative. By the looks of things, I’m sure with my return to NY I’ll see many the cookie cutter soho-lite clad in these items, but I especially look forward to seeing each girl’s take on the animal print pieces.
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Fashion, Shopping
Melrose vs. Lorinda, Round 1
For the first time in a long while, I went shopping. Surprising, I know. I decided to stroll down the vast wasteland also known as Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. Not typically a fan of this supposed “urban and designer fashion mecca”, I expected to get angry and leave within the first fifteen minutes I was there. Lucky for me, Melrose always has a few surprises in store.
For those who has never had the chance to experience Melrose Ave., here is a brief description. Imagine the worst mall you have ever been to in your life, except it’s outdoors and reeks of piss instead of chinese food. The streets are littered with preteens in heavy mascara, cougars with their fluorescent thongs hanging out, overly orange tanned eurotrash, and worst of all, people pretending they’re overtly important. The stores favor this clientele, with what seems like endless replicas of the same silkscreened linen oxfords and jeans, and slinky polyester Rave-esque dresses in every window front. Granted, once you reach West Hollywood you hit more designer boutiques(ie, Marc Jacobs, Maxfield, Fred Segal), I still grimace when I know I have to venture Melrose instead of Newbury Street in Boston.
As much as I like to knock this street, there are definitely a few places I consider favorite shopping destinations.
Slow Boutique, 7474 Melrose Ave: I probably would have never set foot in this place except when a friend pulled me in on day. This store is a cross between a mismatched vintage free for all and a little Japanese dress store in SoHo. There is a brand called Pinko that honestly makes some of the cutest flowly cotton dresses and ruffled shirts I have ever seen. The price is right at $35-$95, with 10 times better quality than Forever 21.
Creatures of Comfort, 7971 Melrose Ave: Although the customer service is TERRIBLE and you are lucky if you can even get a “hello” out of the sales associate, I can’t help but stake out this boutique for up and coming designers. The design of the store is minimal, but easily shopable. They carry Society for Rational Dress, A.P.C., United Bamboo, Grey Ant, and f-troupe. I was especially fond of the Rachel Comey summer pieces they had in, but ended up taking home a fresh new pair of Repetto suede and patent leather oxfords!
Wasteland, 7428 Melrose Ave: Every time I feel a little broke, I fill a bag full of clothing of Christmas past and sell it at Wasteland. Once in awhile I will walk away with a a prized designer piece from last season, like my coveted Jil Sander 3 button black blazer. As you can tell, they buy and resell vintage, designer, and just plain cool clothes. A definite stop on any LA tourists shopping list.
American Rag, 150 S La Brea Ave: Okay, okay, I know this isn’t on Melrose but it’s close to the Melrose and La Brea intersection, and is in my top 5 favorite shops in Los Angeles. The vintage section is pretty fantastic, though I am not the biggest vintage enthusiast out there. The rest of the warehouse-like store is filled with the seasons best pieces for men and women from some of the most interesting designers out right now. For women, there’s Rag & Bone, Vanessa Bruno, Helmut Lang, and Clu. For the gents, there’s Acne, Comme des Garcon, Fillipa K, and Nom de Guerre. The shoes and accessories are out of this world, and I only wish I could raise my credit line to be soaked in these jewels and leather. Don’t forget the denim bar, which will also make your mouth water.
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Art, Design, Fashion, Shopping
Barneys / Rag & Bone Summer ‘08
Rag & Bone has teamed up with Barneys to create a tasteful online flipbook for their new Summer collection. Filled with perfectly tailored sportswear and dresses, this is a fantastic way to showcase their classic line to any consumer. If you are in the market for any timeless black and white pieces, this is designer to go with for all seasons.
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Fashion, Shopping
Comme des Garçons teams up with H&M
Hold on to your Acne’s ladies and gents, this ones a doozy…
Although the last couple of collaborations H&M has done with high end designers have turned out sub-par at best, I have an exceptional feeling this could be the best line yet.
Japanese fashion house Comme des Garçons is currently in the works with affordable retailer H&M for a F/W collection arriving as early of November ‘08. The line is said to turn out mens and womenswear, children, accessories, and a signature fragrance.
The question reigning in in my mind is: can this collection maintain CdG’s innovative, avant-garde aesthetic in a simple, ready-to-wear manufactured line? Or will it fail miserably, as the overrated Viktor & Rolf cheaply designed, overly embellished suitwear?
Nevertheless, I am keeping my eye on this one. I have faith that Rei Kawakubo will do her best to maintain her status as a pioneer in today’s young fashion hierarchy.
More to come…
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Fashion, Shopping
Just Can’t Get Enough
French shoe designer, Repetto, has been pumping out some delectable little treats for your feet the last couple of seasons without even meaning too…
What started out as a ballet shoe company in the 40’s, has now become a celebrity must for the all season flat. Because of this sudden explosion onto the mainstream, the line has been expanded to include oxfords, sandals, and heeled booties. A number of designer boutiques have picked up the line, with Earnest Sewn in NYC even setting up a pop-up shop during fashion week for the designer last Fall.If you’re not a Paris local, expect the hunt for these fashionable finds to be intense. Luckily, these online boutiques stock the designer quite readily:
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Fashion, Shopping
Spring forward: time to dress less
Every spring I scour my closets in hopes of unearthing some long lost essential warm weather pieces. To my dismay, I am typically left empty handed. Thus begins my quest for the quintessential springtime dress.
above(l-r): phillip lim 3.1 s/s’ 08, bensoni s/s ‘08 , rag & bone s/s ‘08, a.p.c. s/s ‘08
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