Hi, party peeps. With summer officially underway, all thoughts turn to
dresses- the ultimate hot weather staple that's easy peazy- nothing better
than throwing a dress on with some cute sandals for that effortless vibe we
all love about summer. Walking around NY last week, I noticed lots of shops and vendors selling a
sort of retooled, repurposed vintage. I love this because as much as I love
vintage clothes, they don't always love me. This vintage redux is newly cut
to accommodate and flatter the modern physique, yet still has that amazing
one of a kind thing we all love about vintage pieces. And there is nothing
better than a cute vintage dress (preferably with a sweet print) to put a
little bounce in your step on a hot day in the summertime. It's all very
Etsy and DIY and hand tooled for your pleasure. One of my fav little spots in NY for said items is this gem of a store
called Some Odd Rubies on the Lower East Side, on Ludlow Street. They also
have one in LA, on West Third Street. It's owned by one of the Phoenix kids
and some other chicks, and it rocks. I wanted everything in there- all the
dresses are a bit on the loose side but still tailored to be sexy and not
frumpy- and most are vintage pieces bought to life with new silhouettes.
Just love the place and they are such nice girls. Their website is down, but
they've recently partnered with the king of casual chic, Steven Alan, to
produce a line. I warn you, these little numbers don't come cheap, but they
are lovely. And if you're in New York anytime soon, there's an amazing vendor in the
Young Designer's Annex (takes place each weekend in a church) on Mulberry
with retooled vintage on the CHEAP. Her booth was right by the door- she's a
cutie with bangs and an amazingly curated collection of loads of dresses
(had her card but have to find it amidst the melee that is my as yet to be
unpacked suitcase). It's not often I try on four dresses and buy them all-
but that's exactly what I did and couldn't be happier with how cute and
comfy these pieces are. Think dresses of awkward lengths cut to be mini or
sleeves removed for that hot one shoulder thing. It's super modern but still
cheeky and retro. Awesome. I had to stop myself from buying more. And if you're a real Etsy type, go buy some cheap vintage and alter it
yourself. Could be a fun summer project (pictures please). And that's what's up this retooled Tuesday in the MIA. Happy repurposing!
XO
dresses- the ultimate hot weather staple that's easy peazy- nothing better
than throwing a dress on with some cute sandals for that effortless vibe we
all love about summer. Walking around NY last week, I noticed lots of shops and vendors selling a
sort of retooled, repurposed vintage. I love this because as much as I love
vintage clothes, they don't always love me. This vintage redux is newly cut
to accommodate and flatter the modern physique, yet still has that amazing
one of a kind thing we all love about vintage pieces. And there is nothing
better than a cute vintage dress (preferably with a sweet print) to put a
little bounce in your step on a hot day in the summertime. It's all very
Etsy and DIY and hand tooled for your pleasure. One of my fav little spots in NY for said items is this gem of a store
called Some Odd Rubies on the Lower East Side, on Ludlow Street. They also
have one in LA, on West Third Street. It's owned by one of the Phoenix kids
and some other chicks, and it rocks. I wanted everything in there- all the
dresses are a bit on the loose side but still tailored to be sexy and not
frumpy- and most are vintage pieces bought to life with new silhouettes.
Just love the place and they are such nice girls. Their website is down, but
they've recently partnered with the king of casual chic, Steven Alan, to
produce a line. I warn you, these little numbers don't come cheap, but they
are lovely. And if you're in New York anytime soon, there's an amazing vendor in the
Young Designer's Annex (takes place each weekend in a church) on Mulberry
with retooled vintage on the CHEAP. Her booth was right by the door- she's a
cutie with bangs and an amazingly curated collection of loads of dresses
(had her card but have to find it amidst the melee that is my as yet to be
unpacked suitcase). It's not often I try on four dresses and buy them all-
but that's exactly what I did and couldn't be happier with how cute and
comfy these pieces are. Think dresses of awkward lengths cut to be mini or
sleeves removed for that hot one shoulder thing. It's super modern but still
cheeky and retro. Awesome. I had to stop myself from buying more. And if you're a real Etsy type, go buy some cheap vintage and alter it
yourself. Could be a fun summer project (pictures please). And that's what's up this retooled Tuesday in the MIA. Happy repurposing!
XO
