Archive for March, 2006

Store Alert:Ghostown

Thursday, March 30th, 2006
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The next time you are in Williamsburg be sure to check out Ghostown (335 Grand St, Brooklyn,NY). This haven of cool new l designers and vintage is super edgy. Owner Sara McCormack is always dressed in black from head to toe and loves heavy metal. But don’t be fooled, her store does have a softer side. She mixes the tough girl look with sweet vintage jewelry and kitschy owl home decor items.

Here is a quick Q&A with Sara:

Q: Who is your style icon?

A: Kim Gordon

Q: What is your favorite thrift store find ever?

A: An Alfred Shaheen floor length skirt with mustangs running along the bottom

Q: What accessory you can’t live without?

A: My wooden rosary, ooooh or maybe Masonic jewelry

Q: What looks cool for spring?

A: Balloon skirts and tunic hoodies

Q: What is your favorite album right now?

A: Aerial Pink-Doldrums

Lucyology now open…

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

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As some of you may know, we’ve been working on a website to sell our t-shirts, lucyology.com . Welp, it’s now open, so you may browse and shop at your leisure.

Trend Alert: Stamped Boots

Sunday, March 26th, 2006

3.25 boots.jpgThis weekend I stopped into Vagabond (37 N 3rd St Philadelphia, PA), my Philly favorite. This boutique always has quirky small designer items, and I totally fell in love with this pair of boots made by Melissa Yerkes. Cowboy boots are finally acceptable to wear again, and I decided to celebrate by purchasing this lovely hand stamped and trimmed pair. This was their only pair, but I kindly invite you to DIY and just stamp allover your shoes with fabric printing ink.

Lucyology Update

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006

Below is a sneak preview of the photos that were taken by nadav and gisel for our website. It will be opening very soon, I poromise, in the meantime, if you’re interested you may purchace our shirts at Sodafine in Brooklyn, according to this announcement they should already be somewhere in the store.
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Store Alert: Mandate of Heaven

Tuesday, March 21st, 2006
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I checked out Mandate of Heaven located at 347 Grand St, Brooklyn NY. This super cute shop is a haven of fun. 99% of the product in this boutique is remade vintage pieces, the other 1% is comprise of ‘things to cute to cut’. The window of this shop boasts clairvoyant messages such as ‘plaid shorts are the future’ and ‘all girls love playsuits’. The dresses in this boutique are beautiful vintage finds reworked to match the sultriness of the owner. The price points are high, averaging out at $300 a piece, but they are all one of a kind which of course is priceless. Enjoy!

Update: This is their website and this is a writeup in paper magazine about the owner, Carissa.

Brokeback Brooklyn…

Monday, March 20th, 2006

Untitled-1 copy.jpgThe acclaimed Brokeback Mountain has not only diminished barriers for gay themes in film, but it has also influenced hipster street style.

Jessica Simpson caused many of us the cowboy blues by ruining fashion staples such as cowboy boots and daisy dukes. Luckily Gyllenhaal’s have the adverse reaction that Simpson’s have, and are actually able to make something cool. Thanks Jake ;) With every L stop I pass I can’t help but notice a plaid snap front shirt here and a cowboy boot there.

BTW-If you were hoping to score the shirt in the picture check out this link.

Carolina vs. Duffy

Wednesday, March 15th, 2006
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I know that we are all soooo over Spring 06 collections, but I just recognized this particular style ref today and had to call it out. One of my dear friends who is in the know, recommended checking out some painters in the late 20’s for inspiration for the coming seasons. I happened upon this coat by Poiret’s evening cape made from Raol Duffy’s velvet fabrics. I’m onto you Carolina Herrera!!!

I’m back!

Wednesday, March 15th, 2006

williamsburg 3.15.jpgHi friends, I’ve finally settled into my new work-life routine and am now able to get back to this site. I appreciate all the comments you’ve left here, even in my absence. I’m super excited about the t-shirts that we’ve made and look forward to hearing what you think about them (once we get the rest of the pictures up).

Our Shirts…

Wednesday, March 15th, 2006
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Most of you must be thinking that Amy and Leo are lazy bastards. They stopped writing and forgot all about all of us readers. Fear not we have been keeping busy even while Amy adjusts to her new schedule. This weekend we spent finishing off our first set of t-shirts for our new line Lucyology. Once we get the rest of the shirts photographed I’ll ordering will be available. The intention of the t-shirts line is to make shirts that aren’t too girly, but at the same time are not butch, we’re really just going for scary. So checkem out and look to be able to order by sometime next week.

Heavy satin isn’t cool.

Thursday, March 9th, 2006
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Update: Can you tell which dress belongs to which designer? Case in point.
I don’t really want to get into it too much, and I never really thought that I would say this, but I really feel that Santinogot shafted last night. As much as I didn’t like his personality and as much as he deserved to get kicked off during the “Design for a Designer show”, he had the best collection out of the three finalists on the Runway. Chloe, who’s definitely a doll, isn’t cut out to be world-renown because she designs too conservativly and has a hard time thinking outside the box. Her collection was too simple and as Heidi put it surprisingly well, “too matchy-matchy”, I think her choice of fabric was very weak as well. Daniel’s performance was mediocre, and I think that he was a bit overconfident in his abilities. True, Santino did tone it down a bit from his “Phoenix rising out of the Ice” days, but it was a well rounded collection with a few good pieces, and on the whole much stronger than the other two.

Don’t get me wrong, Chloe is a hard worker and deserves the money just as much, if not more than the other two. However, she didn’t have the strongest collection, although the babydoll dress that her and Diana designed is actually quite nice, and that should be the basis of the decision. Anyhow, here is the link to her store, hopefully she will be able to capitalize on her 15 minutes and make it last her a long long time.

Also, check out Santino’s Blog, he’s certainly going to try and make the most out of his publicity.

Here is Daniel’s site , nothing here yet but maybe soon.

Last, the runner up to the finale, Janx.

PS If any of you designers are reading this, STOP MAKING FLASH INTROS TO YOUR WEBSITE!

PPS Amy, is still adjusting to Williamsburg and will probably be back at this next week.

See you soon…

Wednesday, March 1st, 2006
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Hi Everyone, I’m going to be away from my computer for a few days while I settle into my new apartment in Williamsburg. Check back next week for some fresh street styles from my new neighborhood.