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FLASH-BACK!!! to early-April 07:

Buddies Rob & Corinne over at Threadbanger interviewed me for Episode 10 of Threadheads, their killer DIY fashion weekly web show.

Creature Comforts

When searching for more information on a new line by my fav local indie designer Rebecca Turbow. She put out her line Safe right here in Brooklyn, NY and was featured in one of Nest's first entries. Poodles are Pink did a couple of entries on Rebecca, who not only makes killer space-age-meets-super-comfy clothes, but also has impeccable customer service. I discovered this when I bought her Grey Button Top about a year ago. That top has received compliments from networks execs to passers-by on the street. It's classic, adorable and really soft & comfy.





In Poodles are Pink I didn't find out too much more about Miss Turbow, but I stumbled across Creatures of Comfort. A great on-line boutique with AMAZING shoes. They are on the steep side, but oh-so-lovely.

Fall Frocks

Summer has always been the season for the vintage frock when it comes to my wardrobe. When the leaves begin to fall and a crisp breeze picks up, I often opt to cover my legs and everything else and end up rockin' the jeans and a sweater through winter. Now that I am a whole french word, a fiancée, I have the most exquisite 1930's platinum diamond ring on my finger, I want my wardrobe to do the rock justice. The lovely setting, the beautiful detail, the stunning family heirloom given to my be my beloved should be celebrated by a Fall season full of feminine frocks. Miu Miu makes this perfect plum Pleat Detail Dress. It costs a month's rent, so I shall covet it from my computor screen and look for something comparable.



These Net-a-Porter designer dresses have rich colors and fantastic lines that would encourage me to done a dress on even the chilliest of autumn days. TheTibi Round Neck Grey Dress is a classic, simple sleeveless dress that you could layer, dress up or down. It could take you from work to a cocktail party and can be fun or formal. I love the art nouveau print on the Cowl Neck Mini, also from TIBI.


Navy Jersey Dress and Striped Blousen Dress, both by 3.1 Phillip Lim, and the Adelaide silk dress by Diane Von Furstenberg



I'll take these great designer dresses and use them as inspiration when searching the racks of Beacon's Closet, Stella Dallas, and the knock-off shops.

Fall Fashion Favorites

September has been a very stylish and busy month. We are in high-fashion over-load, in a good way. I have stacks of THE BIGGEST ISSUE EVER September issues of fashion magazines and have taken in hours of Full Frontal. There is a lot of great coverage on Fashion week so I won't even try to be able to sum it up succinctly. Instead, here are just some of the Fall fashion favorites I've stumbled across in mags, blogs, and shops. From so-expensive-it's-strictly-inspiration to the budget-conscious, here are a few autumnal clothes I covet.


Fendi Angel Sleeve Blouse + Rodnik High-Waisted Pencil Skirt

Catherine Malandrino Emerald Keyhole Blouse + Dolce & Gabana Denim Pencil Skirt

This Fall mix the classic denim, black, grey or navy pieces with luscious, rich, and bright hues and tones. Mustard, plum, chocolate brown are some of my favs to pull this season.



Pair them with anything from ghetto gold like this amazing snake bracelet I must own from Go Jane. Also a great spot for killer ballet flats.


Use your Vogue and favorite designers and style icons as inspiration in knowing what to look for in vintage stores, on websites like Etsy or Ebay, or your fav knock-off shops like Forever21, Marshall's. Net-A-Porter is a website that brings the designer runway collections to you to purchase (if you are super-ruch), or for inspiration on how you can take runway and make it reality.


This Drop Sleeve Trench Coat from TopShop is a fun, modern spin on the classic piece. A perfect trench is a forever piece every woman needs to have in her closet. My mom handed down to me her 1969 London Fog trench that she used to wear. A little taller than I, the trench hit me in an unattractive length around the shin, so I hemmed it to be the perfect fall coat-length for my body, leaving extra fabric to let-out if need be. I wore the coat almost every day while traveling through Holland and Switzerland last fall.
Those sleeves are fantastic and perfect for layering with one of these great tops, also from TopShop.




Now that the sweltering heat has abated, we ladies can class it up a notch and play with nail polish, rich lip shades, tights and layers. Summer dresses are fantastic, but Fall renders itself to be a time for feminine sweaters, sequined tops and jackets galore!




Like all of the other budget-conscious-fashion-obsessed ladies out there, I am enjoying this new trend of couture designers gracing department stores with their collections. The newest of this development is Simply Vera, Vera Wang's Fall line for Kohl's.



This Graphite Pleated Skirt is adorable and has an essential feature in it's two pockets. Again, I have not seen the line in person yet to inspect construction or quality, so I can't guarantee they translate to the affordable rack. The ads in the Fall 2007 September Vogue were lovely and intriguing, so I am curious to see how yet on the Kohl's site, most of the pieces are leaning towards the "bobo" side. If anyone has done so, please report back on the quality and look in person.

I am keeping the faith in Vera until I know for sure. These combos don't always work, as I saw when vising London in May. All the fuss surrounding Kate Moss' line for TopShop was nothing to write home about, but there are always hits and misses.


*First image is Bloused Sweater Coat from Anthropologie

Back to School Flare

Plaid + Gold = Classic Fall




Fred Flare has some killer back-to-school gear that made me want to remember my locker combination. Like these gold pens that totally look so perfect with the Plaid Dr.'s Bag. Adorable and large enough to tote your Earf Science books to Mr. Nicholson's class in, plaid is always rad.

This Sneakers in Love grey and neon tote gets the award for most fantastic color-combo and is a rad accessory to throw your fake tattoos and lollipops into on your way to your boyfriend's band practice.


Oh no! Not sure where to store your collection of Lipsmackers? Then clearly you must be missing this adorable TACO cosmetic bag. Yes, you read that correctly. There is such a thing as a Taco cosmetic bag.



This great Kate Spade Calendar will help you stay organized til school's out for summer once again.

Nerdy Bird

NerdyBird is the Etsy shop of the week.



They have great vintage pieces including a fantastically Fall collection of plaid and hounds tooth skirts.



Pair one of these great pieces with sassy secretary blouse and a vintage leather tote, and you're ready to go.

Cutie Booties

American Eagle Slouch Boot


Gold Quilted Ballet Flats



Lela Rose Turnmill Boot and (below) Jocelyn T-Strap


Who knew you could find four great pairs of shoes to take you through Fall at Payless?

Airbrush + Skid Row

If you think I went to Rehoboth Beach for our annual girl's weekend and came back without airbrushed hoodies, you are sorely mistaken.



The airbrushed hoodies were preceeded by a heart-felt and throat nodule-inducing rendition of Skid Row's 'I Remember You'.



And yes. We are in a lesbian bar for the second consecutive year. With Casey's dad. Word.