What inspired you to become designers?

Like most young people who couldn’t afford the latest and the greatest, we found a way to make our own out of whatever was available to us. From there, we felt a constant need to create what we didn’t see readily available.

What is it like working with your sister?

It’s a blessing. Everyone should work with their sister. It’s definitely a new relationship you have to adapt to, of course. We get to know a different side of each other, the business side. The best thing about it is we act as a strong force because we clearly understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Most importantly, there are never any hard feelings.

Who is your muse at the moment?

All the young people putting their right foot forward and following their hearts. We need more leaders and innovators in this world. We’ve been noticing more and more young people taking advantage of this creative movement happening.

And with favorites like eggs benedict, pickled onion slaw and pouch of mimosa, the fun never ends!

[Fork in the Road]

What do you think of the campaign – chic or creepy?

[Gothamist & The Lake & Stars]

Above: Joyrich, $70

I would describe my current look today as pretentious hipster. (I write this article as I sit in the office wearing a overly bleached tee, over-sized plaid shirt, cutoffs, combat boots and calf high dress socks.) That being said many people don’t like the term “hipster” so we decided to scrounge up 5 mens shirts that could be considered as such if worn one way but in actually can be styled quite versatile.

Keep reading for out picks.

Dutch stroopwafels are skinny (hooray!) waffle cookies with a caramel filling. The Good Batch adds divine flavors of ice cream, like salted caramel and Frangelico ganache, from Adirondack Creamery. This is certainly a summer indulgence everyone needs to partake in before summer is over. For more info on the Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg, visit their website here.

Photo: NY Times

Check out page two for the perfect outfit to splurge on for a food frenzy weekend in Brooklyn.

Manashe has put $4 million into the transformation that is already well underway. He’s hired the former buyer of Boogies in Aspen to restock his store, and has gutted the main lobby.

Here is what it looked like just a few short months ago. It was essentially a valley of kiosks. BEFORE:

And NOW:

Here, let me take you on a brief tour of its three levels. There are nooks and crannies at every turn to get lost in, places I haven’t discovered yet. And as of this moment, rooms that are vacant from all of the retailers that were forced to evacuate.

Okay, catch your breath.

Out of the whole place, one that will certainly stay is Old Hollywood. With another location in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, this shop is one of the main draws for The Limelight Marketplace, and thus is one of the lucky few shops to remain through the turnover. Storeowner Tiffany Porter began her store by selling mostly vintage pieces, but now she features a whole host of new designers. Her most popular jewelry designer is Kaoru, a meticulous Japanese designer. Among dozens of the other designers she carries, Pendleton has been flying off her shelves. The old world quality of her display and the pieces within bring a sense of timeless rusticity to the space. She is very relieved that there is longer a giant winged statue from the former candy store below, blocking her 2nd story shop from eyeshot. (see below)

A history lesson on the Church of Fashion:

It opened as a Catholic Church in 1853 to much architectural acclaim, but then was decommissioned when the neighborhood died by the start of the 1970s. It then became a much-needed mid-seventies drug rehab center. Turns out, those people didn’t need or want the rehab, because it was bought by club owner Peter Gatien and christened The Limelight in 1983. Then 1996, a party promoter allegedly brutally murdered a drug dealer, which spawned the 2003 Macaulay Culkin/Seth Green movie The Party Monster. After opening and closing at the police mandate, the club officially closed and reopened in 2003 under the name Avalon. That party ended in 2007 and the space became home to random sample sales, and probably homeless people. Then in May of 2010, it was converted into The Limelight Marketplace. And it changes shapes again.

Best of luck to Jack Manashe. He’s got a 20 year lease on the place, and quite a house to clean.

All you have to do is  LIKE Alice Yim On Facebook and leave a message on their wall OR follow @AliceYimNY on Twitter and tweet them using hash tag #AYNYGiveaway

You can check out the dress featured on San Fran blogger Blair from Atlantic-Pacific.

Photo via Atlantic-Pacific

Brook & Lyn jewelry is made from slates of crystalized agate that designer Mimi Jung found happenstance on her journey through Hong Kong. Encased within either black or white woven rope, they form the collection entitled “Surrounded by Day and Night”.

Now that you know how to get the look, bask in the sultry sound of Nicole Atkins.

You like? We’ll tell you more about her after Bonnaroo.

The weatherman is calling for mid 80s and sunny all weekend long!!

Keep it short.

*Bright striped high rise jean shorts: MinkPink

*Crop the button up shirt in shades of cerulean: Miss Selfridge

*Instead of a bra, have a small layer that welcomes unbuttoning: Topshop

*Shield the sun, but really look totally stuns in a wide patterned brim: Missoni

*Keep the shades clear and a touch catty: Cutler and Gross

*Rock the rope necklace to play with light: Proenza Schouler

*Cork wrapped in tie dye denim gives the leg a bit of coverage: Eight Twenty

Set the table bright:

*Recycled and speckled like confetti, these unbreakable dishes will make a splash. Zak Designs

*Memorial Day margaritas? Make it colorful and shatter resistant: William Sonoma

*Portable grill for guerilla grilling: Crate and Barrel

Now throw on the FashionIndie Mixtape Volume 3 and you’ve got yourself a poppin’ BBQ.

This Boutique Critique is about the amazing designer vintage store, 1 Of A Find.  Curator and self-professed shopaholic Honey Moon goes on buying trips all over the world seeking out beautiful, unique, impossible-to-get-your-hands-on Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, Lacroix, and Lanvin to satisfy her international clientele.  She used me as a Barbie doll and transported me into worlds I only dream of.  Best part? Her prices are as unique as her collection, so we definitely recommend scooting over to her Brooklyn location asap.  Check out all our amazing finds after the jump.

This gown was to DIE for.  It caught my eye immediately as a dress made for the 1950′s movies I play out in my head. When Anna Wintour extends me a VIP invitation to the Met Gala, I will surely be sporting something like this on the red carpet.

Vintage red bow evening dress- $250
Neiman Marcus rhinestone snake shoes- $135
Gold Heart Christian LaCroix earrings- $125
Little Black velvet purse with rhinestone clasp- $65

Oh-la-Lanvin!  This split front evening skirt with matching metallic sandals took my breath away.  I channeled Carrie Bradshaw and paired it with a Levi’s jean jacket and a fun net hat (something so Kate Middleton right now) to mix it up.

Lanvin gold brocade skirt- $850
Black velvet and net hat- $55
1950′s pink silk slip- $65
1960′s gold platform sandals- $68

The perfect summer maxi — the sheer chiffon made it cool in the heat while making a major fashion statement with its bold prints.  Paired with Dior booties, a Gucci bag, and a summer straw hat, I was loving this luxe warm weather look.

Sheer floral chiffon dress- $138
1950′s pink silk slip- $65
vintage coral necklace- $48
wooden beaded necklace- $25
1970s Pottery leaf & corded necklace $55
1970s Gucci “hobo” bag- $345
Chunky Amber Bracelet- $75
Wide brimmed straw hat- $55

You can’t do Brooklyn vintage without channeling a little inner hipster.  These Dior shoes (with the angelic sweet bows), vintage Levi’s and amazing seuqin blouse kept the look casual but party ready.  A python bag and flat brimmed hat made me look MUCH cooler than I am.

Silk and Sequin blouse- $85
Stetson hat fedora- $125
Vintage Levi’s 501s- $85
Dior Python and leather shoes- $65
Beige python and leather bag- $135

What screams glamour like a metallic jumpsuit?  Nothing.  What screams glamour-queen? Pairing it with these futuristic shades, a geometric statement necklace, and lace up leather booties. Retro chic and ultra fierce.

1980′s silver colored jumpsuit- $115
Etienne black and gold belt- $35
Maud Frizon brown leather booties- $138
Liz Claiborne 2 tone glasses- $45
Monet black and gold necklace- $65

The Mod Squad would have adopted me in a heartbeat in this Montaldo Op Art dress.  I fell in love with the digital print, it was so eye catching and well, trippy.  Bubbled sleeves and a high neck are hard to pull off without looking like Julie Andrews, but this psychedelic wonderland of a dress with slim cuts made it utterly chic.  I fell in love with the leather wedges and actually scooped them up for myself (sorry shoppers!).

Montaldo’s Op Art Dress- $115
Andrew Gellar white leather clutch with gold trim- $85
Chunky multi-colored beaded necklace- $65
Clegerie leather platform sandals- $88

I never thought I could pull off a Blair Waldorf headband until I found this gem of a velvet headband.  So sweet and a little schoolgirl, it matched perfectly with this lace dress from the 60′s. The chunky heeled shoes kept the look 100% vintage, and the hand painted wooden purse kept a touch of fantasy in the mix.

1960′s burgundy lace dress- $98
burgundy satin headband- $35
1960s hand painted wooden lock purse- $135
Chaos of London stacked black velvet shoes- $85

If you have any questions about the store and more vintage finds, tweet me @iamsamlim

The spot
Il Bastardo, Chelsea

What to wear
Gap Jersey Maxi Dress $69.95, gap.com

A|X Armani Exchange Aviator Sunglasses $65, macys.com

French Connection Cleo’s Haze Clutch $158, usa.frenchconnection.com

Calvin Klein Blaire Wedge Espadrille $93.50, piperlime.gap.com

Lynn Ban Fintail Ring $1,600, kirnazabete.com

Topshop Moto White Denim Crop Jacket $80, us.topshop.com

What to order
Eggs Benedict with Imported Prosciutto and unlimited champagne

The spot
Southern Hospitality, Upper East Side

What to wear
Topshop Red Stripe Suntop $50, us.topshop.com

Gap High-Waisted Flare Jeans $69.95, gap.com

Diane Von Furstenberg Theia Caged Wedge Sandal $275, farfetch.com

American Eagle Outfitters Braided Skinny Belt $19.50, ae.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Oversized Aviator $98, piperlime.gap.com

What to order
The classic BBQ Combo and a Mint Julep

The spot
Caracas Brooklyn, Williamsburg

What to wear
Topshop Yellow Mini Floral Print Dress $80, us.topshop.com

Tom Binns Ethno Teknik Hand-Painted Swarovski Crystal Necklace $2,175, net-a-porter.com

kate spade new york “Make Waves” Bangle $78, nordstrom.com

Sonia Rykiel Dalya Platform Sandal $1,087, shopsavannahs.com

Malababa Pocahontas Bag $395, calypsostbarth.com

Illesteva Leonard 3 Sunglasses $230, lagarconne.com

What to order
Llanera Arepa with a Tropical Bloody Mary

The Spot
Juliette, Williamsburg

What to wear
Nasty Gal Flora Sweetheart Romper $68, shopnastygal.com

Reiss Classic Two Button Blazer $320, reissonline.com

Michael Kors Darrington Flap Hobo $895, neimanmarcus.com

French Connection Jakoba Platform Mule Espadrille $138, fashionbeans.com

Bonamano & Ferrari Rhinestone Bracelet $138, amrag.com

Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses $145, swell.com

What to order
Roasted Banana Stuffed French Toast and a JOiE DE ViVRE

Did we miss anything? What is your favorite brunch spot in NYC?

- Self-proclaimed world’s first supermodel Janice Dickinson lost her false teeth in a restaurant, resulting in a mad search by its patrons. Then after grandma found ‘em, she hiked up her mini skirt and hopped on the youngest man out the door. [Page Six]

- Beyoncé‘s video for “Run the World (Girls)” premiered on American Idol last night and it’s basically a dance version of Mad Max, i.e. awesome. [Vevo]

- Macy’s in Brooklyn is getting a mural in an attempt to hide the fact that it’s in Brooklyn. [Racked]

- Kate Moss and Terry Richardson go on a Great Escape for Mango in Terry face masks. Kudos to Kate for getting in an unmarked van with Terry. [Vimeo]

- Turns out the mom who gave her 8-year-old daughter Botox was just lying about the whole thing. Her name, the Botox, even her daughter being a beauty queen. The beauty queen part hurts the most. [The Cut]

Own a before-they-were-famous designer piece for 10% off! When you shop at Début, just mention FashionIndie.

LOOK THREE: Abstract Python Warrior

The Shoulder Piece: Fannie Schiavoni, $825

This look began with my love of the chain mail shoulder piece. The metal mesh moves like water in my hand and makes me feel invincible when strapped around my body. Its creator Fannie Schiavoni hand makes each piece in her studion in London, and keeps the color of her materials muted so that she can focus purely on the shape and clean lines. She has named this collection “Lucy in the Sky”, evoking a psychedelic yet other worldly feeling.

The (non) Body Suit: Calla Paris, Leggings, $174, Tank, $98

My first instinct to match the brilliance of the shoulder scene-stealer was an abstract printed dress by Calla Paris. Calla Haynes is a Canadian-born, Paris based designer with a five-year training history with Olivier Theyskens and a serious knack for tight prints. Début had the pattern in a fierce little itty bitty dress (which I spotted first). That mini thing, which being one of the only pieces left over from Fall 2010, did not come in my size, and thus did not even contain half of one of my boob. But I needed an outfit to form the foundation of that glorious shoulder piece. So it occurred to me to try the olive printed stirrup tights with the matching tank. Alone and together I was in love. The leggings have a nearly 3-inch sturdy black elastic waistband that hugs and sucks in as the tank tucks in to form a bodysuit.

The Skirt: Whit, $225

A bodysuit is so right for so many reasons. However, it didn’t feel 100% right at the moment; there had to be another layer, if not to cover more stunning items in Début, then to cover some of my winter weight… With that came this military green scoop pocket skirt by Whit, a line launched by Phoenix native Whitney Pozgay. With a studio Brooklyn and experience with Kate Spade, Three Asfour and Steven Alan, she has created a line founded in imagery as diverse as Keith Haring and ice pops.

How do you feel about the bodysuit? Would you wear this look?

Come back tomorrow for Look 4.

Début | 298 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012

1. Loveday 31, Astoria
Owner and curator Ivona Bilicic knows her stuff – she used to be a buyer at famous rip-off Manhattan vintage store Screaming Mimi’s. But the merchandise at Loveday 31 is far from overpriced and much more carefully selected. Eccentric metallic shirts from the 80s share a rack with silk Givenchy shirts and Prada dresses. Uniquely shaped vintage bags are shown among locally designed jewelry and antique brooches. I recently bought a black, intricately knit shirt with metallic silver threads and 7-inch long fringe for $40.

Credit: Free Williamsburg

2. Beacon’s Closet, Williamsburg & Park Slope
Perhaps the most well-known local Brooklyn thrift store chain, Beacon’s Closet has something for everyone. Both locations have their fine points: the more-crowded Williamsburg store has about four times the merchandise ranging from beat-up tees to Pucci pumps while the slightly more refined selection at Park Slope requires less digging and waiting. Some of my best buys include an $18 Marc by Marc Jacobs sweater and $18 brand new Betseyville shoes.

3. Buffalo Exchange, Williamsburg
You won’t find a ton of vintage merchandise at Buffalo Exchange, but you might come across some cool new digs along the way. Designer denim for men and women usually costs less than $20 and a brand new chunky necklace will set you back about $8. There are great vintage finds too, like a pair of Marc Jacobs sandals I bought for $24 a couple years ago.

4. Housing Works, Upper East Side
Where do all of the wealthy UES women take their Ferragamos and Pradas when they don’t want them any more? Housing Works, of course. In my opinion, this location is the best of the 10 retail stores around the city. There aren’t a million downtown vintage hunters in your face, and the merchandise comes straight from Park and Madison Avenues. It also has the best vintage jewelry selection -  I have at least a dozen pieces from my summer living in the same neighborhood.

5. Monk Vintage, Williamsburg
Where can you buy a rainbow striped bow tie, cummerbund and pocket square matching set? Monk Vintage in Brooklyn has about 10 for you to choose from. From the tutus suspended from the ceiling to mounds of vintage jewelry, you will find super fun and unique vintage pieces here. Dresses run from around $25 – $40 while a full suit will cost you about $100. Everything is in pretty good condition and the store is small, so you won’t spend hours looking for an outfit. The peach Polo Ralph Lauren Western shirt I got for $35 is still one of my favorites.

6. Goodwill, Chelsea
Of all the Goodwills in the city, why this one? Are the workers nicer? Absolutely not, but the selection is all that. This fairly new outlet isn’t too crowded, but it is fairly organized. If you’re familiar with Goodwill, expect all of the same prices and merchandise categories. Last week, I found a leather Coach computer bag in good condition for $20.

7. Vintage Thrift, Gramercy
From Manolos to mink throw pillows, this store literally has everything. You can get a stack of records with your dining room table and Italian designer ties with a retro KitchenAid mixer. Not only has Vintage Thrift been named Zagat’s #1 NYC thrift store four years in a row, profits go to The United Jewish Council of the East Side.

8. Viceversa, Williamsburg
Maybe the most overlooked Williamsburg thrift store, Viceversa is definitely worth your time. Stocked with equal parts men’s and women’s apparel, you can find everything from red cowboy boots to sequined muumuus. Prices here are dynamite – you can snag a fur coat for as little as $40. I bought an 80s rainbow sequin dress for $20 last year; I recently saw the same exact dress on Nasty Gal retailing for more than $200.

9. The Antiques Garage, Chelsea
Lauren from Corvus Noir introduced me to The Antiques Garage last summer when I interviewed her for FashionIndie. This place is insane. From 9 am – 5 pm every Saturday and Sunday, you can walk through this concrete jungle of every antique imaginable. It can be a little overwhelming, so take it slow – one table at a time. I bought a gorgeous leather, color-block bag with a chain strap for $10 the last time I was there.

10. No Relation Vintage, East Village
Nestled among the dozens of nail salons and pizzerias on First Avenue, No Relation Vintage is a rare gem. Little nooks throughout the store hold specifics like shoes or sundresses while scarves sit in a basket by the register, waiting to be impulsed purchased. In true East Village fashion, you won’t find a shortage of leather jackets or distressed band tees. Many a silk scarf from this old school thrift store hangs in my apartment.

Did I miss anything? What is your favorite NYC thrift store?

Who is the R&Em girl?
R&Em stands for Remy and Emmy who are two personalities representing two different sides of the everyday girl. Remy is a world traveler – she is chic with an uptown vibe. Emmy is the all-American girl next door who is laid-back and just loves to have a good time. The line is budget-friendly, so it resonates with people like me who live in the city and have very tight budgets but still like to be chic and keep up with the trends.

How does it feel to be the face of this great new accessories line?
It’s crazy! It is so flattering to be the face of R&Em, but there is a part of me that says ‘It’s weird – I’m not a model, I’m not a celebrity.’ But that’s what this line is about, regular girls who love great style. So that’s what I am, the girl next door from Brooklyn.

I love your outfit, what are you wearing today?
I am wearing a vintage skirt, Jessica Simpson platforms, Hue tights, Postlapsaria lace jacket (Keiko’s own label), Coach leather jacket and an R&Em Woodstock bag, my favorite of the collection.

What makes the Woodstock bag your favorite of the collection?
All of the bags are named after musical influences. This is a classic satchel but with the updated zipper and studs. The colorway is really unexpected, a blush tone with chocolate edges. I love that you can sling it across you body or use the little handles and throw it on your arm. It’s very versatile and definitely my favorite.

Mac and I got our photo taken with the tall and graceful Keiko. Wish we would have worn our big girl shoes!

You can snag one of these fabulous bags at Macy’s ASAP. Also, check out Keiko’s blog if you haven’t already.

Photo Credit: Guest of a Guest

“Full-body overalls made from stretch and stocking fabrics symbolize an artificial second skin. The mobile phones represent the chips of the future, transplanted under the skin. The idea behind the designs: today’s ultimate transparency as everything we do is observed and documented by  Internet sites, Google… Giving birth in a matter of seconds thanks to a system of zippers; disco balls modeled as gigantic nipples, a Russian woman soldier serving for Germany, a shoe with integrated compass that shows you the way as you walk it …”

PUSH for more

Credits:
 photography: Denis Pernath
 model: Katjushka Krasawiza aka Katja K. (fashion world)
 make-up: Alex Hofmann
 retouching: Dirk Meycke
 phones: Vertu Mobiles

LINK LOVE: Racked

“We have the clothes and shoes and the bags so we’re ready.  But it won’t just be my stuff…there’ll be things I love that I find on my travels,” she explained.  “It’s very exciting for me because I get to be a buyer now!”

Based on the widespread popularity of her bags we’d peg her for the Soho or West Village type, but like pointed out last night, she likes to do things differently.  (She used to go on the Purse Forum years ago, before blogs were a blip on anyone’s radar, and interact with her customers.)  So we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled in the East Village, or even Brooklyn.

(Via: Elle Magazine)

Lorimer

L train to Bedford

Chelsea Area

Columbus Circle

Astor Place./St. Marks

5th ave/53st.

Washington Sq.  Filled with stylish NYU hipster lovin’

Photographer: Samantha West

Photographer: Samantha West

From three-finger rings and mixed-metal necklaces to spiked bangles and shoulder-duster earrings, the collection includes custom-designed pieces of unrivaled quality and undeniable impact.

Melissa is committed to the belief that a single, strong statement piece can be enough to create a compelling look; she designs with an eye for sculptural art and a focus on sterling silver. The line’s name is intended to evoke timeless concepts of femininity while celebrating the many manifestations of beauty, as represented in Melissa’s use of contrasting materials. She aims to create modern relics — durable pieces that pay homage to ageless standards of quality while offering a current perspective for a new generation of women.

This jewelry is brilliant indies, so go out and support a local, talented and artistic designer. You know you’re sick of the cookie-cutter bullshit anyway.

LINK LOVE: LADY & RUIN

Please welcome guest contributor, stylist Steffany Allen! After attending the MTV TJ Challenge, she recaps her experiences of the evening’s event!

With three days to plan and 30 minutes to execute, the final challenge for the MTV Twitter Jockey involved one of the plus size community’s own Gabi, of Young, Fat, and Fabulous.

I met @gabifresh, creator of the blog Young Fat and Fabulous and the MTV crew on the Brooklyn Bridge for the MTV TJ (Twitter Jockey) Meet Up challenge!  There are now 5 finalists in the competition and their challenge was to get as many people as possible to meet in one location for an event they were hosting.  Gabi’s Meet UP location was the iconic Brooklyn Bridge for a Plus Size fashion show!  Can you imagine!?  Well it was fabulous!!

Meeting Gabi was a true delight.  She was all smiles as she greeted fans that came out in support of her becoming the first MTV-TJ.  All the fans (including myself) had hearts drawn on their hands in solidarity for Gabi.  With the beautiful Brooklyn skyline in the background, the evening sun and the warm summer breeze (which got strong at times), the vibe was set for a hot Plus Size Fashion Show.

We cheered on as the models strutted their stuff down the runway in clothing from Torrid.  There were casual dresses, fun party tops, bustiers, and jeans.  The looks were easy, casual, fun, and perfect for a nice summer evening!  Some of the featured models were Mia Amber, my fave Plus model sisters, Stacey and Shannon Hiett, Jeannie Ferguson, Allison McGevna, Danielle Jackson and Christina Mendez.  One of my cool moments was when I loaned my personal shoes to Christina so she could walk the runway!! That was kind of FAB!

After the show, the attention was turned on to the fans for a best dressed contest!  Several ladies from the crowd hit the runway in their best looks for a prize of $100 cash! All the looks were on point, but there could only be one winner, and that was (my friend) Michelle Wells!!  She kept it chic and simple with a basic white tank t-shirt, denim vest, black skirt, and animal print flats.  Classic never fails!

As the sun was going down and the networking buzzed on, Gabi took pictures and thanked her fans for showing up in support.  I hope @gabifresh wins the position of MTV-TJ and represents strong for the curvy girls.  We will find out Sunday night at 9pm on MTV when they announce the winner.

Go Gabi GO!

LINK LOVE:MTV TJ Finalist Gabi fashions a plus size fashion show on the Brooklyn Bridge

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LINK LOVE:naKIMuli Resort 2010 Lookbook

On The Run features styles from the Jeffrey Campbell FW/10 collection and was created in Brooklyn NYC. ON THE RUN: a short by Andrea Cruz.

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LINK LOVE:Extra Post: NEW Jeffrey Campbell Video

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August 2010 Italian Vogue
Model: Mariacarla Boscono
Photographer: Glen Luchford
Stylist: Ana Steiner

LINK LOVE:August 2010 Italian Vogue editorial: Mariacarla Boscono, ph: Glen Luchford, stylist: Ana Steiner

I am invited to vend at a dope after work event in Brooklyn tonight!  Come sip (for free!), shop, dance and listen to live music (for free!). Here are the details:

“Fabulous designer, stylist, and personality Chaythegreat will be featured for this weeks Curbside Swag bringing us original designs, recycled clothing, accessories, shoes and more..”

Monday, July 12th
7pm to 11pm

Prospect Pond
769 Washington Ave btw Sterling pl & St. Johns pl
Brooklyn, NY

*2/3 train to Eastern Parkway/ Brooklyn Museum
or 4/5 train Franklin St.

Reyka Vodka
Open bar promotion from 8pm-9:30pm.

Live Performances
&
DJ Fauzi on the 1′s and 2′s

LINK LOVE:C$tg at Prospect Pond!

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MGMT’s Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden are the cover boys of BlackBook Magazine’s May 2010 Brooklyn issue. With an array of discussion topics, any MGMT fan should definitely get their paws on this issue! MGMT’s third album Congratulations is due to hit shelves in mid April but many of the songs have already leaked onto the internet.

LINK LOVE: Just Jared

Get it at 410 BC

The best of NYC (Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island), this tee is part of 410 BC’s limited edition reprints.  Get it before it’s gone, because once it is it’s never coming back (well…until their next limited edition reprints come out). Available in mens and womens and only $28!!

Get it HERE

Chris Gandsy gives young designers a new place to shine in Brooklyn with the opening of a showroom right in the heart of Atlantic Avenue.

Fresh faces in fashion and discerning fashionistas have begun to flock to the Chris Gandsy Showroom. The newly opened space features a number of designers which offer amazing shoes, must have jewelry pieces, and one-of-a-kind womenswear.

The showroom features special shopping events, personal shopping and styling by appointment. Please join our email list and check out calendar regularly to ensure that you don’t miss these fun events that offer discounts, giveaways, and an opportunity to meet the featured designers and find out more about their work.

The Chris Gandsy Showroom is located at 399 Atlantic Avenue in a bright cove on the corner of Bond Street & Atlantic Avenue. Holiday shopping is made easy by expert advice from a friendly and knowledgeable staff, gift-wrapping on premises, and delivery services as needed.

If anyone was ever wondering what would happen if all four Sex and the City women pulled a Miranda and moved to Brooklyn, you’ll soon find out! No, it’s not a Sex and the City spinoff, and the only Sex and the City actress in it is Sarah Jessica, but you never know, it could work.

Based on the book Prospect Park West written by Amy Sohn, a new HBO series is being developed called Sex and the Stroller Set. The show follows around four different women who live in Brooklyn as they manage kids, husbands, work, and I’m sure a ton more. Each woman has her individual “role” in the crew, and sofare we’ve uncovered the freelance writer, the actress, the workaholic, and the former lesbian. Seems like quite the group!

LINKAGE: Jezebel

Since I started this blog, I’ve been lucky enough to visit a lot of small boutiques, meet their owners and talk clothes and fashion. My recent trip to New York was no different. My goal was to find a really unique, small, and out of the way cool boutique and only spend money on clothing that I felt I couldn’t find anywhere except at this store and only in New York.

On my first day out, thanks to one of my oldest friends Michelle, I found the snowflake of boutiques in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn called Cozbi. As we walked in, we were greeted by the owner, Cozbi A. Cabrera.

Cabrera is a tall, statuesque, dark-skinned beauty. She was wearing one of her own creations, the “must have” dress for the summer season; made of white eyelet, under which she wore a soft cotton white slip. I was taken.

Her clothes are the ultimate in classical femininity. The designs are sexy because they are cut and tailored to fit a woman’s body perfectly. All handmade in Brooklyn. Most of her dresses are in either Jackie Onassis style or shift dresses in prints as bold as Pucci, but with a distinctly African twist.

I tried things on, and asked her to hold my favorites. I needed to think. We went back to Michelle’s apartment to check the Cozbi website. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Parsons School of Design. She began her career making handmade collectible cloth dolls called Muñecas; dolls in Spanish. The dolls are collectors favorites and have been featured on Oprah. Her heritage is Honduran. She is the illustrator of the picture book Beauty, Her Basket which Publishers Weekly called “a quiet treasure” in a starred review.

After much debate, calls to my fashion guru Jamie, many hours of shopping/shmying around Brooklyn, the lower East side, NoLita and Soho, I ended up back where I started. I bought a dress at Cozbi. It fits like a glove. It’s one-of-a-kind. It makes me feel good to support women like Cozbi Cabrera. I wish I lived closer. My husband is probably glad that we don’t.

SOURCE: Cozbi Boutique

Born and raised in Scotland, Tilly Bloom is one designer we can’t seem to get enough of.  Grabbing her inspiration from Scottish slang and Victorian culture, Tilly at one with the whimsy created by her conversational jewelry. Now a Brooklyn native, Tilly is spreading her gifts with a collection of earrings, necklaces and broaches that turn any outfit into a work of art.  

She believes that people would be happier if everyone had special objects which seemed to speak to them alone, and gave gifts which were literally unique. You can find more Tilly Bloom on her etsy shop and website.

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s baby Apple

Demi Moore and Bruce Willis’ daughter Rumer

David and Victoria Beckham’s baby Brooklyn

If you thought we were over the weird baby name thing, you’re in for a sweet surprise. A New Zealand family court has ordered a 9-year-old girl to undergo a name change. Painful process..I know. The little girl named Talula Does The Hula felt close to her roots from native Hawaii until the court  had to interferre. “It makes a fool of the child and sets her up with a social disability and handicap,” says the concerned court. Thankfully someone got the idea!

baby Honor

Along with the order of the name change several names were band from the faces of innocence including Fish and Chips, Yeah Detroit, Keenan Got Lucy and Sex Fruit. Sadly, the number 16, Bus Shelter and Violence are still permitted. Well, at least it’s a start.

Jason Lee’s kid Pilot Inspektor

Let’s get real, this is becoming ridiculous! With names like Pilot Inspektor and Camera, kids in the next generation are sure to be jumping off cliffs for the ultimate plunge. Someone needs to start thinking about these kids. Or at least keep them under watch. I certainly don’t know what it’s like to walk around as a fruit and I would never wish that upon anyone. When a kid grows up and asks why he’s named Brooklyn and the answer is because that’s where he was conceived, it’s a suicide waiting to happen. Come on everyone, let’s try and keep the parents away from the cocktails.

For your entertainment, here are some more awesome names: Sailor Lee, Fifi Trixibelle, Free, Audio Science, Moon Unit, Poppy Honey, Daisy Boo, Sunday and Spec Wildhorse

I know everyone will be hating on this cause hipsters suck, blah, blah, blah. But I’m just glad my borough is getting some love. I’m sure the show will focus around bloggers, cause there really is no better career in Brooklyn. Well, there is always selling rocks, but that’s way to Jay Z for my tastes.

Thank you MTV. You actually might be more relevant than I thought.