spring comes at vagabond

I took one of my retail therapy decompress and relax jonts out and about Olde City today. I decided to stop in Vagabond Boutique, when I spotted this super cute pair of suede Rachel Comey perforated open-toe oxford pumps in the window. Gorgeous!

There are a number of fabulous new spring pieces, but I particularly fell in love with this little japanese-inspired cardigan/jacket/button-down from Aoyama Itchome.

There was also a film crew in the boutique filming a "Best of Shopping" segment for Philadelphia Weekly (at least I think it was Philly Weekly. I was nervous.) They interviewed me and filmed me trying on a few things in front of the mirror, so maybe you'll see me doing one of the things that I do best (um...shopping). It was fun, and it was a highlight of a day that otherwise wasn't going so well.

bring back the letter

I adore the personalized stationery sets from Avie Designs. You can check out more sets and purchase them from the Etsy store.


[Top to Bottom: Tree Drops and Hexagon White patterns]

finally...some slick looking eagles gear

I'm totally digging these tees created by UNDFTD for UBIQ. Excellent gift idea for those crazy Eagles fans in your life.







The tees become available at UNDFTD’s online shop, UBIQ Walnut St in Philadelphia, or UBIQlife.com on Thursday, December 20th.

via UBIQLIFE

b + l + o + c + k + s = love

Really cool graphics on these fun and affordable pieces of jewelry from i love blocks.

domino wishes

I was really delighted to find a special little insert when I opened my new Domino magazine, featuring the holiday gift wishes of some of Domino's lovely editors. What a nice way to attach some personality to a gift guide. Check out the slideshow to see the full selection.

volang

Check out these cute hats from Volang. They allow you to keep your ears warm, and you can still wear a ponytail.

bedazzle your earlobes

Gorgeous earrings from Maslodesign.

i heart hayden-harnett

So sometimes there are moments in this girl's life, when she clicks on a link or turns a page and her heart starts going pitter pat. This happened to me today when I spotted the Luciana Dress by Hayden-Harnett. Believe me I know that there are probably folks out there laughing at me for getting so excited over an article of clothing, but a girl can't help what she loves. It is just simply gorgeous, in flowy silk with the most amazing pattern that surrounds the lapel and sweeps down the sleeves. The pattern too reminds me of the Marimekko Pythagoras design, which is so cool.

I also can't forget to mention that there are matching handbags and totes with the same pattern.


[Hayden-Harnett: Malinka Hobo and Luciana Dress]


[Marimekko Pythagoras]

at last...fashionable camping

I have really been wanting to go camping lately, and this little find pretty much cinches it. Orla Kiely has come out with her own line of oh so fashionable camping gear. There are two tent styles, a gorgeous snuggly sleeping bag, lantern, flashlight, radio and cute Orla wellies for trekking thru woodsy muck. Camp gear this stylish might make the bears will think twice.


[Orla Kiely Camping Collection: Sleeping Bag, Lantern, Tent]

BUS STOP + Art

BUS STOP + Art
Thursday, August 9
5:30pm to 8:30pm

BUS STOP Boutique
750 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
+01 215 627 2357

Elena Brennan, owner BUS STOP Boutique, will showcase local artists & fashion designers through a forum called BUS STOP + Art. Please join us for our inaugeral event celebrating the work of local artist, Aubrie Costello.

Refreshments and more will be served. You won’t want to miss these evening events! They will leave an imprint in your memory! All BUS STOP + Art events are free and open to the public!

Aubrie Costello is a Moore College of Art and Design graduate and a founding member of The Other Woman (a ladies art collective). Over the past four years, Aubrie has shown in numerous local galleries and has shown at the Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy. She is currently living in the Philadelphia area, working on installations, a series of large scale pastel drawings and small scale silk paintings. The formal debut of The Other Woman occurs this September with their first show, Debutante.


[elle regarde, pastel and graphite on paper, collected shoes and suitcases in
dupioni silk]

M is for marimekko

Lord-oh-mighty, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the F/W '07 collection by Samu-Jussi Koski for Marimekko. As a graphic designer who is obsessed with pattern, these pieces are truely a dream come true. I will most likely be trying to pawn a kidney to afford as many pieces as I can get my hands on.


[left to right: selections from Samu-Jossi Koski's Marimekko Fall/Winter 2007 collection.]

Bus Stop...i dream of shoes

I stumbled upon this lovely little shop on a recent trip to Philly's Fabric Row. This new shoe lover's heaven is owned by the bubbly and charming brit-import, Elenna Brennan. The store is filled with colorful shoes that are not only unique and striking, but many are built for comfort too. Many come from Spain...why do the Spaniards seem to do comfortable stylish shoes so well? Why ask why? If the shoe fits, wear it.

Bus Stop
750 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA
busstopboutique.com


[Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Bus Stop owner Elena Brennan, purple floral pump by Terra Plana, t-strap pump by Marcello Toshi, the store, Dautore handbags]

Lost + Found

Why do I love Lost + Found so much? There are so many reasons that I can barely name them all. Here are a few. Owners, Sandy and Jenny Martin (mother and daughter), are two of the nicest ladies. Their eye for unique and stylish pieces is uncomparable. Some of my favorite lines are Talla, Tramp, Industry, Heavy Rotation, GSUS, Orla Kiely, Highway Bags, Goorin, Poetic License and LAMade just to name a few.

This store has also been my saving grace on more than one occasion, like when my gorgeous vintage Oscar De La Renta dress decided have a zipper malfunction in the middle of a work day. I promptly wrapped myself in my trench and darted down the street to my favorite little shop. In no time, I had a new outfit and was back at work. :-)

I have recommended this store to so many people, and everyone always loves it. No matter what their style or age.

Lost + Found
133 N 3rd St, Philadelphia
(215) 928-1311


[Clockwise from top left: store front, Sandy and Jenny Martin, store interior, Lost+Found's diverse customers, store interior]