My “Never Is the Next New Thing™”* fashion theory proposes that the most provocative/grating/startling looks — the ones that make you say, “I would NEVER wear that!” — are the ones most likely to become trends, big or small. We need to be jolted out of our fashion complacency before we move in a new…
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Looking for Leather Shorts?
Ever since I wrote about leather shorts in April, I’ve been getting blog traffic from people searching for the phrase “where can I buy leather shorts.” I like to be helpful so I’ve been keeping an eye out for interesting vintage options. Here they are. Click the photos to shop. Just to give you some…
Good Buy: Joss Stone’s Nine West Wedges on Sale
If you love wedges like I do, I’ve found the summer shoe for you:A the “Linkit” from Nine West’s capsule collection for Nordstrom. It’s on sale for $65.90, down from $99.95. I saw the brown version of these shoes on singer Joss Stone earlier this month. Joss was promoting a separate collaboration she’s done with…
Days of Wine and Cheese and Vintage
I dropped by my pop-up shop space on Sunday to take some final measurements and found two lovely ladies in temporary residence, doing their own pop-up shop. The owners of Poppet Vintage and Tahir Boutique showed me their vintage wares, including this blouson Koos Van Den Akker Couture dress. When I asked them to show…
Tricky Pick of the Day
I have a weakness for trompe l’oeil clothing: Trompe l’oeil stitched motorcycle jacket Trompe l’oeil safety pin skirt Trompe l’oeil zipper dress Trompe l’oeil ribbon neckline dress Trompe l’oeil Lego dress But I don’t like wearing a “crisp white shirt.” The fact that a “crisp white shirt” is supposed to be a wardrobe staple irks…
I Heart This Dress
My friend Evan has this Bob Mackie dress at his vintage store Frock. $645 at Frock Check out the fuchsia ruffle at the bottom. There’s also an adorable fuchsia sequin heart on the back. If I had this one, I’d wear it on Valentine’s Day, of course. I have a flair for the obvious. Evan…
A Tip of the Top Hat
Those of you who like hair doodads and top hats should check out the Victoria & Albert museum shop. The top-hat hair clips are £8 and the bands are £12. If only 3D will do, BratBoutique sells mini top hats on Etsy. Separately, I tip my imaginary hat to TokyoBunnie for finding the cuteness that…
Buy Now, Wear Later
I’m digging this studded Ipanema tank top by Nine West. The studs look pretty matte in the picture. I’m not sure if they’re like that in real life, but I’m all about matte metal. Even if they’re shiny, the different shapes are interesting. The top is available for pre-order and will ship by June 1….
Milagros for Body & Soul
I found an amusing boutique while visiting my gorgeous sister, Terri Berry, and the rest of the Berry family in Tampa, Fla. Milagros for Body & Soul sells Saint Agnes Soap, which the website homepage describes as “the finest handmade glycerin soaps from the world’s cleanest nun made available to saints & sinners everywhere from…
Holiday Parties?
Don’t wear a little black dress this season unless you WANT to be a wallflower. Go for a little red dress instead. Bloom! Lavender Label Vera Wang$304, down from $435, at Cusp