One of my favorite parts of our workspace is that on Fridays, my Studiomate Skylar brings in his French Bulldog, Pinky. She adds so much joy to the studio, finding patches of sunlight for her adorable naps, jumping from lap to lap, and entertaining us with her games of fetch (or as Pinky interprets it, keep away). Since this week’s theme is red and pink, it’s only appropriate that today’s outfit photos include cameos of Pinky.
- red blazer - $5 Burlington Salvation Army
- pink blouse - $3 Starkville Palmer Home Thrift
- red belt - $2 Baltimore Salvation Army
- high-waisted jeans - $18 Sideshow Clothing Co. of Hudson, NY
- magenta Reebok high tops - $24 Etsy (seller Kasifoundthis)
- TOTAL - $52
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I found this dress the day before the iconic East Village vintage toy and clothing store, Love Saves The Day, closed its doors for good. It was 75% off of $60, so I had to grab it, but until yesterday, I’d never actually worn it. I’m glad this week’s theme of red and pink finally provided the excuse I guess I needed, and now I’m addicted to swooshing around the studio in layers of crinoline and taffeta. This was a great dress for welcoming alumni and professors of the Mississippi State University Art Department to Studiomates for drinks. (In case you’re wondering, bourbon only increases the desire to swoosh.)
I miss Love Saves The Day, which I will go out on a limb to say is possibly the best name for a store… ever. I guess I’ll have to make a trip to its new location in, get this, New Hope, Pennsylvania.
- pink wooden beads - can’t remember… from college
- red cashmere cardigan - passed down from my friend Casson’s mom
- pink and red print dress - $15 Love Saves The Day on 2nd Avenue
- grey belt - $1 Starkville Salvation Army
- grey heather burnout leggings - $20 Alternative Apparel (link below)
- mauve Frye boots - $20 DUMBO Parent’s Association Stoop Sale
- TOTAL - $56
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In keeping with this week’s theme of red and pink, I’m unveiling a brand new dress, found this weekend at the Brooklyn Flea. I was so excited to purchase this dress because while in theory I knew the tulip sleeve must exist, it is exceedingly rare. (I myself have never even seen a tulip sleeve in person.) I could barely contain my giddiness on the bus home from the Flea, and Creighton, goodness love him, actually acted just as excited. I guess it’s not hard to see why he’s the one for me.
Today deserves a very special dress because today is the first time an event (outside of Beer Friday) is being hosted in our Studiomates space! Two of my studiomates, Mandy Brown and Jason Santa Maria, are organizing a Typekit Talk with Tim Brown, and we’re expecting 75 attendees! Why wouldn’t I want to look my best?
- pink satin ribbon barrette - borrowed from my friend Casson
- pink beads - $2 Manhattan’s 23rd Street Salvation Army
- red wrap dress - $30 Jelly Roll at Brooklyn Flea
- purple tights - $10 The Sock Man on St. Marks
- tan slouch cowboy boots - $48 Etsy (seller PureVintageClothing)
- TOTAL - $90
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I’m kicking off the Week of Red and Pink with this, the outfit I wore last year on Valentine’s Day. We celebrated by having dinner at our neighborhood favorite, Vinegar Hill House. As we waited for a table and drank fancy pants cocktails at the bar, a sweet older gentleman felt compelled to tell Creighton, “You’re a lucky man. Your date has the best costume in the whole place.”
That’s right… costume.
- pink librarian’s sweater - $15 Jelly Roll at Brooklyn Flea
- red cherries - $5 Alameda Swap Meet
- plaid flannel skirt - $10 Jelly Roll at Brooklyn Flea
- charcoal heather tights - $8 The Sock Man on St. Marks
- brown peep-toe oxford pumps - $28 Etsy (seller PowBamBoom)
- TOTAL - $66
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It’s grey and icy outside. My studiomate Rob commented that it looks as if someone turned down the contrast on the view from our windows. In an attempt to counteract this, I’ve decided to celebrate the week leading up to Valentine’s Day bumping up the saturation with one of my favorite color palettes: red and pink. So get ready; here comes a Strawberry Shortcake smack to the February blahs.
If we’ve met, it’s likely you’ve seen me wear this dress. A favorite of mine for obvious reasons (hello rainbow stripes!), it’s extremely easy to wear due to its t-shirt-like top, elastic waist and full skirt. I love the buttons on the shoulder, the puff sleeves, and the fact that it leaves no direction of stripe stone unturned; it’s got vertical, horizontal and diagonal!
- rainbow-stripe dress - $20, Jelly Roll at Brooklyn Flea
- wooden beads - borrowed from Creighton, Maui Salvation Army
- red tights - $10, The Sock Man on St. Marks
- buckle pumps - $25, Alameda Swap Meet
TOTAL - $65
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The color and cut of this dress reminded me of Kathleen Turner’s in Peggy Sue Got Married. So I decided to watch the movie as I sewed in a red petticoat to give the dress more of a 1960s silhouette. I’d forgotten what a great movie Peggy Sue is! Of course the premise that a woman would create an outfit to look like one of her high school dresses and wear it to her 25th reunion is right up my alley.
- blue matte taffeta dress - $28 Buffalo Exchange
- red cherries - $5 Alameda Swap Meet
- blue velvet ribbon - in my gift wrap drawer
- nude fishnet tights - $10 The Sock Man on St. Marks
- blue t-strap pumps - $40 Buffalo Exchange
- TOTAL - $83 (more than I usually spend… but I had to have the shoes!)
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What do I do when I’m slammed with work but need to find something to wear to a wedding? Well, this time I spent 40 minutes at Buffalo Exchange and another 15 at The Sock Man on St. Mark’s. In an hour, I ended up with two possible outfits and an irrational sense of accomplishment.
As a rainbow lover, I’d usually steer clear of a black and white number, but something about this bold print seemed to be screaming for a bright pair of tights. This dress originally came with a black belt, but what’s fun about that? I love, love, love that it has pockets. It’s made from brushed cotton, so it’s super comfortable and easy to wear.
I’m thrilled to acknowledge that the photographs for this outfit (and many more coming up) are the work of the ridiculously talented and overwhelmingly generous Erin Sparling. Erin is my hero.
- black and white mini dress - $40 Buffalo Exchange
- cherries - $5 Alameda Swap Meet
- skinny red belt - $1 Starkville Palmer Home Thrift
- yellow tights - $10 The Sock Man on St. Marks
- black t-strap pumps - $2 Starkville Palmer Home Thrift
- TOTAL - $58
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As I asserted during my recent Hobby presentation: if it’s under $20 and it’s got an animal on it, it’s coming home with me.
I like my outfits to be functionally practical, so I cringed a little pairing shorts with a sweater… Are you hot or are you cold? Make up your mind already! But I like how this combo makes me look like I’m ready to traverse the Swiss Alps, and as far as I’m concerned, anything that reminds me of my friend SwissMiss is a good thing.
Don’t worry, Casson, I promise to label this one “rural wear only.” (Casson is my lovely friend who thinks it’s the height of silliness to wear shorts in the city. She’s also the drummer in my band.)
- hat - Cha Cha’s House of Ill Repute, already in my closet (derby ‘09)
- fox sweater - $10.00 Alameda Swap Meet
- high-waisted shorts - $2.00 Starkville Palmer Home Thrift
- walking boots - Frye, already in my closet (Ladies’ European Tour ‘08)
- TOTAL - $12.00
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