hummingbird_mcqueen

Another Alexander McQueen masterpiece I’d be ecstatic to own.

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3d printed dress

3d printed dress by Michael Schmidt. Covered in 12,000 Swarovski crystals.

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evening elegance

Stunning! An amazing piece designed in 1958 by Sophie Gimbel. I would love to don this one night. Exhibit on Gimbel at Parsons.

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floral structure

Amazing structure in this floral bolero. Part of the Dior runway show by Raf Simons

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paper handbags

Giant paper handbags in the Louis Vuitton Window displays on 5th Ave previously.

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pink layering

Another Alexander McQueen masterpiece on display at the Meatpacking location.  Spectacular layering

 

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obi

A display of obi’s on the corner of 22nd and Broadway.  Beauties.

 

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subway sighting: an unexpected pair

As I ride the subway today, these 2 unexpected strangers sit down next to each other. I couldn’t help but take a photo. Note: Matching red pants and leopard print flats!! What are the odds? Sitting next to your fashion doppelgänger on the subway. That’s new.

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knit + wood

The best of both worlds – knit material with wooden handle detail

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milly_wiggle

The Wiggle Dress by Milly. Awesome name to pair with a fantastic graphical dress. Just a little window shopping while walking home from the Whitney Museum today.

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melissa_peace

 

Funky & awesomely retro.  The Melissa brand shoes, Peace Wedge, is a Vivienne Westwood Collaboration.  It’s recent gift that I received and now has a home in my shoe collection.  Can’t wait to wear them out.  Plastic shoe collection up to 2 now…

red + lace + black

Kimbra (accompanied by Gotye) has an amazing Alexander McQueen dress on. I would love to have this in my collection!

james coviello

Discovered the James Coviello Store one day and found it pretty fantastic!  Love the graphic prints as well as the vintage, steam punk graphics of the logo.  Will have to go back.

 

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olly oxen free vintage

Just went to the opening of the Olly Oxen Free Vintage Store on Sunday. Owner Suzanne Palmer has opened a great little Vintage store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I found out about it through Kelly (pictured standing at the storefront). There’s a great selection of vintage women and men’s clothing as well as accessories, shoes, jewelry, records, books, and other miscellaneous items. There’s a 1960-70’s vibe to most of the clothing. There is even a rack of hand inked patterned clothing from India in 1971, never work. Fun, colorful, retro prints. Bohemian and mod. You’re bound to find something and best of all it’s really affordable. I love vintage stores, but they are definitely a strain on the pocketbook. Here, I felt you are bound to find something great at every price range! Kelly and I both walked out with great pieces (she’s modeling her’s above).

Olly Oxen Free also holds a donations based yoga class on Tuesdays from 7p-8:15p. Also on slate for extracurricular activities are film screenings and workshops. Really great idea to make a retail space in to a community gathering point. I’m all for that.

Check it out next time you are in the area. It’s off the Montrose stop on the L train.

Hours:
M – closed
T – 1p-6p (Yoga 7p-8:15)
W-S – 12p-8p
SUN – 2p-8p

Olly Oxen Free Vintage
137 Montrose Ave.
Brooklyn, New York
11206
(347)731-2860

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lace it

Lovely lace in the window of LV on 5th ave.

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yellow cacharel

Cacharel yellow pumps contrasted by blue tights.  I’m inspired now…

 

 

domo pack

Spotted a the street…giant domo backpack!

 

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intersecting bars

retro-inspired sheath spotted on my walk today.

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bright

Beautiful use of vibrant colors by Thakoon.

gold leather

Equally as amazing as their similar black leather skirt is this gold leather one by Balmain.  Wish List item.

 

leather

Definitely hot!  Leather skirt with a lace like pattern studded with Swarovski crystal by Balmain spotted in the window of Barney’s on 5th Ave while I walked to a job site today.

 

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uniqlo + orla kiely

A happy find. Across the street from a project I’m working on is the Uniqlo Flagship store on 5th Ave. Orla Kiely is collaborating with Uniqlo on a special line. I snagged a few tops in the patterns above. Just because spring’s not here yet doesn’t mean I can’t dress bright like it is.

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super bright

My new sandals I received in my swag bag from the opening party of the Melissa shoes store in SOHO. Way to kick off Fashion Week! This is my first pair. Can’t wait to try them once sandal weather comes in.

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dye my shoes

Really fun display of Oxfords at the Cole Haan store in SOHO currently. I would like to imagine the dying process to be the same as dying Easter eggs because that sounds more wonderful in my mind.

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penguin boots

Found these at the Camper shoes store this weekend.  Why do kids get all the cool stuff? 🙂 hehe

 

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fang_united nude

The Fang shoe by  Iris van Herpen and United Nude.  10 “fangs” on each shoe.

 

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mini project: crochet ring_silver

Created another version of the ring in a silver yarn.  Sparkly!

If you are interested in one of your own, they are available for purchase at the nummymins ETSY store online!  Thanks for the support.

 

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mini project: braided headband

Just finished knitting this chunky braided headband.  It was an experiment in doing a cable knit which is new for me.  I’m not always in a beanie mood.  So this is a nice alternative.  Keeps the ears and head warm on chilly days.  Used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick.

Also available at my ETSY store if you like it!  Check it out HERE.

 

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i (heart) y-3

AMMMMAAAAZZZIIINGGG!  I secretly want these as well.  How awesome are these Yohji Yamamoto shoes?!? Sport meet heels.

 

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graphical

Saw these fantastic dresses yesterday while roaming the city.  I WANT I WANT!!! but alas can’t afford.  Seen at Kirna Zabete Store @ 96 Greene Street in NYC .

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famous frocks

Embarking on new adventures! Just purchased this book, “Famous Frocks: Patterns and Instructions for Recreating Fabulous Iconic Dresses” by Sara Alm & Hannah McDevitt. I just bought a sewing machine to learn how to make my own clothes as well doing some artistic material explorations if the machine can handle it. I’ve never made my own clothes before, but this book seems perfect. The are dresses from the 1930’s-1980’s I believe. Seeing some patterns for Audrey Hepburn, Twiggy, Jackie O, Diana Ross and more. Perfectly matched to my love of the retro and dresses. Ready to design!

subway dance & fashion series

The Ensemble (from bottom to top): Yohji Yamamoto high tops; blue jeans; (2) fur tails; iPhone with monster body case; muslin blazer with slashes; Kidrobot backpack; urbanears headphones (or similar); beanie with Pom Pom; and wrist full of bracelets all while dancing the wait away.

This is an awesome collection he’s got on and I only got the back view! I couldn’t resist documenting. Dancing was a plus!

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dancing pink elephants

Pretty fabulous elephant in the window of Louis Vuitton on Greene street in SOHO.

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felt hats_banya

Recently visited the Russian Banya (sauna) with Raylene, Mike, and Justin and found these spectacular felt hats you wear to keep your head from burning up. I feel my next sewing project coming on! Perhaps a spin on the one with pigtails…hehehe

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mini wardrobe fun

Mini Marimekko!! So cute it hurts. All Kids need to wear this. Does it come in my size?!

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paper lashes_paperself

 

Paper eyelashes by Paperself.  These are beautiful and pretty amazing.  I just may need to try some!

 

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raylene + mike_9th anniversary

It’s a little delayed in it’s posting, but here is the lovely Raylene and Mike during their 9th Anniversary. Best of all she is wearing her one of a kind dress designed by Project Runway winner Anya. You can see her model the dress in Season 9, Episode 8. I was so happy to have been able to celebrate with them at their Baby. Lots of love to you two.

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egg hat

Can’t get over this image.  Not only is it a egg hat, but it just got stolen.  HOW????

The hat belongs to entertainer Greg da Silva of Cape Town, South Africa, who made a world record-breaking hat out of 1,000 eggs

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braiding my way through summer

really long hair equals trying/designing a new braid style everyday…being creative is spectacular!

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fluorescent

Saw this awesome woven bag while waiting for brunch at Buttermilk Channel. Where can I get myself one?

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