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Glitter Bomb: Miu Miu Sneakers

Samantha Lim — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:47:02 +0000

Leave it to Miu Miu to up the ante in terms of making casual fashion absolutely fabulous. Their Autumn 2011 Sneakers collection consist of glittery, studded, crystallized, metallic, lace-up low tops based in a variation of luscious fashion fabrics such as leather, arabesque lame and velvet. We don’t go to the gym, but these disco-ball trainers may be the best way to get us there.

Sam: The studsies are stunsies, I love the bad-ass glitter concept.

Mac: It’s like a disco party on my feet!

BOUTIQUE CRITIQUE: 1 Of A Find Does Seven Vintage Looks

Samantha Lim — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:45:44 +0000

When it comes to designer vintage, FashionIndie does not eff around. We love everything about classic design – the uber-high quality, the meticulous craftmanship, the luxurious materials – not to mention the amazing stories that come with a Lanvin ball gown that is four decades old! Every outfit tells a different story, and like we always say, the best stories are the ones told in designer.

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

Lanvin Takes a Walk on the Wild Side for Pre-Fall 2011

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:05:32 +0000

There is no shortage of luxurious furs, embroidered tweeds and ladylike ruffles in the Lanvin Pre-Fall 2011 collection. Visionary designer and all-around genius Alber Elbaz turned to rich textures and Parisian silhouettes for the collection, focusing on opulent velvet and silk dresses, leather details and wild animal prints.

LINK LOVE: TFS

Tony Ward Looks Sexy With a Gun [9 Images]

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 22:26:59 +0000

And amazing in menswear of all textures. Tony Ward is photographed by Rick Guest in this spread for Esquire UK.

Bunny Ears

The Fashion Web — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:11:04 +0000

Link Love:Bunny Ears

Bunny Ears from the Velvet Village via | www.felicefawn.com |

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Velvet for Uniqlo Hits Shelves This Week!!!

Saynt — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:26:43 +0000

West Coast label, Velvet, gets some East Coast love this week. Jenny Graham and Toni Spencer’s line of super-casual jersey dresses, tops, tanks and other summer must-haves will be at Uniqlo‘s Soho location on June 17th. Stock-up on these easy to style must haves.

The Velvet x Uniqlo collection arrives at Uniqlo, 546 Broadway, NYC, (917) 237-8800, on June 17.

SPREAD: ‘Dance’ With Susanne Diaz For Velvet June 2010 [NSFW]

Annabelle Cheesecake, Parisian Princess — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:30:53 +0000

This spread titled ‘Dance‘ for Velvet Magazine’s June 2010 issue doesn’t have much to do with fashion, but it’s very artistic!

Gallery on Envy

COLLAB: Velvet to Design Mini Collection for Uniqlo

Rebecca Alexander — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:27:07 +0000

The collection will hit stores on June 17, and includes fourteen jersey pieces ranging from $15.90 to $19.90, including dresses, tops, and harem pants that can go from day to night. The cashmere line will drop in September with prices ranging from $99.90 to $129.90.

LINK LOVE: NY Mag via WWD

TRENDSPARK: Velvet

Kirby Marzec — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:54:11 +0000

A few years ago I acquired a vintage Ralph Lauren burgundy blazer and after seeing the trends from the Fall 2010 runways, boy am I glad I’ve got that piece! As one of the biggest fall trends, velvet is making a big comeback. Having appeared on the runways of designers like Alexander Wang, Richard Nicoll and Dolce & Gabbana, velvet slacks, blazers, skirts, dresses and vests are some must-have pieces for the fall. Just when you thought velvet was a thing of the past, it’s back and trendier than ever!

See full gallery at Envy!

LINK LOVE: Style

SPREAD: Velvet April 2010 Ragnhild Jevne by Marcus Ohlsson

Jessica Li — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:30:35 +0000

Marrakech express meets Sahara Desert – WITH Alexander Mcqueen Armadillos. So Amazing, there are no words.

I Love A Man In Velvet

Kirby Marzec — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:48:30 +0000

And so do the runways of Milan! Men in velvet are making a comeback in a big way! From blazers to slacks and even vests and tracksuits,it is obvious that mainstream designers like Gucci, Burberry, Giorgio Armani and Dolce and Gabbana are naming velvet the trendy material for guys come Fall 2009. If you’ve got some velvet laying around, break it out and start setting the trend!

Thanks NY Mag!