It's lovely! How is your summer going? How's the diss writing and how was your NYC shopping? As you likely know, Mayle is now 40% off but I'm waiting for final markdowns. There's surprisingly little left--almost all the pieces are available but in few sizes. I think she cut small this season as there is virtually nothing in 8 or 10.
erin and jessica-- it's really a great dress for slouching around town, but sometimes i think that it doesn't look that good on me (kind of schlumpy). but, it's comfy, and at certain angles, it works.
moya-- the diss. is going slowly, unfortunately, because i'm wrapping up a huge research project for my adviser. nyc was great, as always, although we didn't go to as many shops as i would have liked.
i went to mayle, but 40% wasn't enough for me. lyell's markdowns are just starting. i saw her peacock blue cardigan at barney's for nearly 1/2 off, and now i wonder whether i should have bought it.
the in-store apc sale was really good, although it was a madhouse and things were going really quickly. i bought a striped tank and a black kaftan-esque dress, which i'll post soon.
apparently the park slope bird is relocating, so it's going to have a crazy markdown schedule in early july. unfortunately i'll be in d.c. and portland, or, during this time, otherwise i would definitely be there.
how's your summer going? i'm hoping it's going to be a productive one (shopping, work, and otherwise).
Cute dress! Looks like the piece to turn to in the 90s temp. I wish Steven Alan did more pieces like this one (my sister suspected that they hired a new knitwear designer because what they offer changed quite drastically).
as a note on the side I like the deer thing you have in the back, is that a mirror?
i was just looking obsessively at this dress on creatures of comfort a few days ago, and just went to the fabric store to look at linens. i so love it. simple and beautiful.
Erica--I agree with you about Mayle and Lyell. Lyell have their sales ridiculously late and while I can understand small businesses wanting to maximize their revenue, it's not wise when everyone else has marked stock down to 60% off. I didn't see the cardigan in Barneys when I was there (before you--so I have to go in today to see what they have on the off chance they got more stock in).
I've been reading microfilm for the last month and writing (although I have to stop the former and up the latter as soon as July hits). I'm also going to MoMA to watch some archival fragments from the 1917 Irene Castle serial Patria.
It's funny--looking through 1916-17 fashion pages in newspapers and celebrity magazines, I see beautiful clothes that could be remade today and look like Mayle or some other amazing designer.
Sales-wise, the best things I've found are sandals (you never know what each season will bring). I got three pairs of Chie Miharas for about 65% off and a pair of Tashkent by Cheyenne linen peeptoe ankle books for 75% off at their sample sale yesterday.
If Mayle and Lyell don't do some serious discounting soon, I'll be out of money!
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ooh I came so close to buying that dress a few weeks ago! kinda regretting leaving it behind now...
It's lovely! How is your summer going? How's the diss writing and how was your NYC shopping? As you likely know, Mayle is now 40% off but I'm waiting for final markdowns. There's surprisingly little left--almost all the pieces are available but in few sizes. I think she cut small this season as there is virtually nothing in 8 or 10.
looks fantastic. I tried it on but it definitely didn't look as good!
erin and jessica--
it's really a great dress for slouching around town, but sometimes i think that it doesn't look that good on me (kind of schlumpy). but, it's comfy, and at certain angles, it works.
moya--
the diss. is going slowly, unfortunately, because i'm wrapping up a huge research project for my adviser. nyc was great, as always, although we didn't go to as many shops as i would have liked.
i went to mayle, but 40% wasn't enough for me. lyell's markdowns are just starting. i saw her peacock blue cardigan at barney's for nearly 1/2 off, and now i wonder whether i should have bought it.
the in-store apc sale was really good, although it was a madhouse and things were going really quickly. i bought a striped tank and a black kaftan-esque dress, which i'll post soon.
apparently the park slope bird is relocating, so it's going to have a crazy markdown schedule in early july. unfortunately i'll be in d.c. and portland, or, during this time, otherwise i would definitely be there.
how's your summer going? i'm hoping it's going to be a productive one (shopping, work, and otherwise).
I love that dress, I was at Kick Pleat the other day and didn't see it! Lucky you snagged it since they didn't have great sizing left!
I LOVE that dress... looks fabulous!
oh what a beautiful dress! Linen is definitely my fabric of choice at the moment as well! I can't wait to see your other purchases.
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Cute dress! Looks like the piece to turn to in the 90s temp. I wish Steven Alan did more pieces like this one (my sister suspected that they hired a new knitwear designer because what they offer changed quite drastically).
as a note on the side I like the deer thing you have in the back, is that a mirror?
i was just looking obsessively at this dress on creatures of comfort a few days ago, and just went to the fabric store to look at linens. i so love it. simple and beautiful.
nanashi-
that is indeed a mirror! it's from koo de kir in boston. one of my favorite wedding gifts.
Erica--I agree with you about Mayle and Lyell. Lyell have their sales ridiculously late and while I can understand small businesses wanting to maximize their revenue, it's not wise when everyone else has marked stock down to 60% off. I didn't see the cardigan in Barneys when I was there (before you--so I have to go in today to see what they have on the off chance they got more stock in).
I've been reading microfilm for the last month and writing (although I have to stop the former and up the latter as soon as July hits). I'm also going to MoMA to watch some archival fragments from the 1917 Irene Castle serial Patria.
It's funny--looking through 1916-17 fashion pages in newspapers and celebrity magazines, I see beautiful clothes that could be remade today and look like Mayle or some other amazing designer.
Sales-wise, the best things I've found are sandals (you never know what each season will bring). I got three pairs of Chie Miharas for about 65% off and a pair of Tashkent by Cheyenne linen peeptoe ankle books for 75% off at their sample sale yesterday.
If Mayle and Lyell don't do some serious discounting soon, I'll be out of money!
This is so cute!
precioso vestido, me encanta!
So simple! So cute! LOVELY!!
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