vintage clothing & curios

This Weekend: Last Minute Shopping Ideas

December 21, 2007

from JChocolatier.Com Chocolates: For real. Can you go wrong ? D.C. seems to be on the up and up when it comes to the sweets offerings. Here are two local places that have addictive selections of artisanal chocolates, both local and international. Godiva is history.Biagio Fine Chocolate 1904 18th St NW (18th and T, old [...]

Ebay Lust

December 20, 2007

Lanvin Shirtdress pic from ebay seller

Object Lust

December 19, 2007

Christian Louboutin Simple 85 Pumps pic from Saks Damn, these are classic.

This Week

December 17, 2007

Monday: Finish your shopping! Tuesday: Famous French comedy films at Maison Francaise, 6pm Wednesday: This Ain’t No Disco, disco DJ night at Saint-Ex, 10pm Thursday: Modernist Society presents “Christmas in Darfur” at Bourbon, 8pm

Heya

Hand-made cards are better!

December 12, 2007

They are better than store-bought cards. We all know that. But if yours look like the work of a pre-schooler, take a look at Cam Cruz’s lovely holiday cards at her store on Esty.com. If you dilly-dally and don’t get your holiday cards out on time, don’t worry because Cam’s Thank You notes will come [...]

New Year New Calendar

Noa’s Calendar from Kiosk A calendar as a gift can be creative one. Check out this offering from Kiosk’s finds from Finland. You can skip the calendar of pugs or Spongebob, this well-sized option will be much keener way to watch the days pass. Other functional yet attractive gift ideas on this site from all [...]

Holiday Giving

December 11, 2007

Really, the only website you need for all your holiday gifts: Humans.

Thank You

December 10, 2007

Heya, we had a great time at Rock N Shop last night! Thanks to the Black Cat staff and everyone that came out–the house was packed. As was our booth….we’ll need a bigger one next time

This Weekend

December 7, 2007

Tonight: Terrance Blanchard at AFI…introducing Inside Man and Talk to Me Tomorrow: Ted Leo at 9:30; Vincent Gallo at Rock N Roll Hotel Sunday: ROCK N SHOP!!!–say hello to Listopad at the Black Cat

Sneak Preview of Rock ‘n Shop

December 6, 2007

Guys, this is the first time I’ve blogged from home…shhh don’t tell my boss. I wanted to give you a tiny preview of some of the stuff we’ll be selling, but please excuse the really bad photos/photo quality. We’ve got jackets for guys and girls, great winter dresses, lots of shoes and accessories and some [...]

Ebay Lust

Law and Order: SVU mousepad pic from ebay seller Yes! I love the ghost of Stephanie March on this.

Object Lust

December 5, 2007

Gold Banana Fruit Bowl pic from Velocity site Bling Bling

Winter Beauty

December 4, 2007

Now that a wintry breeze is a-blowin’ you’ll be intermittently battling the elements and spending more time indoors. Is it time to indulge in some cheap, easy beauty treatments at home! I’ll share with you a few of my favorite ways to relax, look good, and seal in all the moisture that the wind will [...]

When Designers Blog

December 3, 2007

FYI, the Proenza Schouler boyz are blogging for T Magazine’s new blog (which is as deliciously bougie as its print counterpart).

This Week

film still from AFI website Monday: The Life of Reilly co-Director introduces the film, 7:40 pm at Landmark Tuesday: Goodwill Holiday Trunk Show Wednesday: Jewish Luck, with live score, at AFI, 7pm–part of the Jewish Film Fest Thursday: GWAR at 9:30 Club; U-Care shopping event on U street

Special Announcement!

Cathy and I are proud to announce that we will be selling at Black Cat’s Rock ‘n Shop this year. Yay! It’s going to be a blast, so come by and say hey. I’ll be posting preview pics of our stock throughout the week, so get ready to spend on some awesome vintage–for gifting, of [...]