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    August 31, 2009

    Ballet Decolletage Dress: SOLD
    Strappy Heels: $46
    Tiered Necklace: SOLD

    Links

    August 27, 2009

    Just wanted to pass around a few relevant links today…
    - Erin Considine as our “The Story of…” feature this week
    - Ellie Greenwich’s legacy
    - Cannot wait to see yet not afford  these!
    - KidGQ interview

    Style Icon: I am Erica Kane!

    August 26, 2009

    The leopard print, the shoulders, the sequins and the Vidal Sassoon waves…not to mention that her face has slowly morphed into an entirely new one!

    Beyond the hair and make-up and stilettos, Erica Kane was the first person to get a legal abortion on TV ever–score one for women’s rights.

    Music for Lovers: Gary Gilmore’s Eyes

    August 25, 2009

    So even though this punk classic was filmed on Top of the Pops in the ’70s, the look is so au courant that it hurts my eyes (hehe). The moto jacket, the angular sunglasses, even their hair is straight out of my Fall inspiration pile, seriously so Raf Simons.

    Weekly Wardrobe

    August 24, 2009

    Afro Shirt: $32
    Dockers Chinos: $38
    Blue Canvas Slip-ons: $26

    Klein Tools

    August 21, 2009

    We’ve always been enamored with re-purposing and re-claiming in regards to fashion so it comes as no surprise that we often look in weirdo places for key pieces for our wardrobes, vintage notwithstanding. Nurses’ shoes, gardening hats and now tool bags have all caught our eyes.

    These beautiful, bright bags are the perfect size for travel [...]

    SALE!!

    August 20, 2009

    Washington Wizard: Future Times

    August 19, 2009

    We love these guys…hence why we asked their affiliates to DJ our grand opening party. People doing creative things in DC hold a special place in our hearts. Throwing parties, making music and releasing records, Future Times is an aesthetic expression of musical love and the desire to share it with the world. Check their [...]

    Music for Lovers: Heartbreaker

    August 18, 2009

    A study in videos:

    and
    This. But I couldn’t embed it so here’s the remix:

    Points of interest: Long gloves, tight leotards and long, shoulder-dusting earrings from Pat. Mariah’s career-defining and fashion-legend making DIY–cutting her jeans’ waistband out. The crochet top doesn’t hurt either…as for the remix, it’s Mariah at her best: American Apparel’s template before they even [...]

    We Got Signage

    August 17, 2009

    Check it ! We are thrilled to have a real deal sign for our shop! It was masterfully constructed out of a salvaged door by Kathleen Sutter and Ashby Strassburger and painted by hand. The design for the sign was the inspiration of Renee Glazer (who designed our logo). Drew Sutter was the foreman. Joshua [...]

    Weekly Wardrobe

    Izod Shorts: $26
    Lawn Hat: $18
    Summer Button Down: $26

    Express Yourself

    August 14, 2009

    Um, sorry for that cheesy title. Check out a mini-review of the shop in today’s Express. Unfortunately, the price was printed wrong: the vintage clip-on bowties pictured are $32 each.

    Vintage Vault: Sole Survivor

    August 13, 2009

    Fall is just around the corner, which means closed-toe shoes (sad). This also means you’ll be unpacking your winter heels and boots to face a new season of gravel, mud, rain, snow, sleet, cobblestone, brick and asphalt. The best way to make your vintage shoes last is regular maintenance. Winter outfitting usually includes making sure [...]

    Music for Lovers: Hurt So Good

    August 12, 2009

    Ignore for a minute the fact that Susan Cadogan seems to be a mile away from the microphone and hone in her awesome bustier jumpsuit, beautiful hair and fanciful earrings. Plus this song is perfect for summer.

    The Story Of…

    We’re contributing a column at ReadySetDC…Check it!

    Style Shot

    August 11, 2009

    We’re featuring Treasury clients that catch our eye with their awesome style. Our inaugural client is Matthew Houston, who came in during Dog Days:

    Button down with epaulets! Seersucker pants! Different colors of leather in one outfit! We love it!

    Weekly Wardrobe

    August 10, 2009

    Cut-out Shirt: $38
    Levis ’70s Shorts: $44
    Peep-toe Granny Sandals: $28

    Pow Wow Wow

    August 5, 2009

    Give your workday a little boost by checking out this Podcast by our lovely dj friends Sara and Kim, also known as Pow Wow, and my friend Adam (who sends his love from L.A.). Sara loves lizards and Pow Wow always spins a great selection of rock ‘n roll! They host dj nights regularly at [...]

    Founder of Dansk Passes

    August 4, 2009

    favorite dansk enameled pots as wall art by heart of light via poetic home
    Belated R.I.P.  to Theodore Nierenberg, founder of Dansk. Without him, my antique hunts would undoubtedly be less fun and my cookware a lot less cute and colorful.  Although I am starting to grow out of my obsession with mid-century, early Dansk pieces will [...]

    Music for Lovers: Michael Gira

    I recently had the pleasure of seeing Michael Gira perform again and it reminded me of the power of consistency. This is a man that has been wearing big hats and suspenders for a good chunk of his career. There is something to be said for maintaining an image and controlling it as an artist. [...]

    Weekly Wardrobe

    August 3, 2009

    Lavender Tank: SOLD
    Jordache Lemon Shorts: $24
    Peeptoe Lace-Ups: $28