tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19296745121039974872024-02-08T01:03:22.440-05:00Threads & Shreds NYCA blog where vintage fashion meets modern fashion meets rock n roll.Threads and Shreds NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491950567137507854noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-44120247368513270242010-08-10T22:36:00.003-04:002010-08-10T22:41:22.088-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><object width="650" height="488"> <param name="flashvars" value="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fthreadsandshreds%2Fsets%2F72157624361947849%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fthreadsandshreds%2Fsets%2F72157624361947849%2F&set_id=72157624361947849&jump_to="> <param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fthreadsandshreds%2Fsets%2F72157624361947849%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fthreadsandshreds%2Fsets%2F72157624361947849%2F&set_id=72157624361947849&jump_to=" width="400" height="300"></embed></object></div>Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-12615447511912279142010-04-05T00:35:00.003-04:002010-04-05T00:45:33.357-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43761881"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 650px; height: 433px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/Untitled-1.jpg?t=1270442579" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43761881">Clicky click for 20% off!</a> Make sure you mention "stud" in the message to seller upon checkout for the discount.Threads and Shreds NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491950567137507854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-10214269535012653962010-03-21T20:30:00.004-04:002010-04-05T00:35:04.859-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29307563"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/hit-of-the-week_madmendress.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Come and take advantage of this great offer, available only this week! Enter the code in message to seller at checkout.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Offer Expired.</span><br /></div>Threads and Shreds NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491950567137507854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-61410540161144259472010-03-17T04:36:00.003-04:002010-03-21T20:30:47.850-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29996101"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 500px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/hitoftheWeek2-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Don't miss out on your chance to get 20% off a new item every week! Discount applied to particular "Hit of the Week" item. Just snag it before anyone else, put in the key word, and wait for a spankin' new invoice with your discount!<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">OFFER EXPIRED</span></div>Threads and Shreds NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491950567137507854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-76778320104575452012010-03-11T00:44:00.006-05:002010-03-11T00:53:55.292-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-just-came-across-this-awesome-aussie.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 688px; height: 604px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/karlaspetic.jpg?t=1268286599" alt="" border="0" /></a>I just came across this awesome Aussie designer, <a href="http://www.karlaspetic.com/index.html">Karla Spetic</a>. Her Autumn/Winter 2010 collection is titled "Dreamer" and I think it's a perfect name for the mute, pastel palate (though punctuated with exciting bits of bold orange). My favorite pieces of the collection are the suit and pants combo with illustrations by local artist <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/caitlinghoster/">Caitlin Shearer</a> for a truly unique pattern (see above). It looks like, for now, all her stuff is Down Under. Let's hope her pieces become more widely available. Stateside, stat!!<br /><br />Happy spring, by the way! (Well, it feels like it now.)Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-72085994637886438072010-03-08T16:44:00.000-05:002010-03-08T16:44:00.460-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/floralstyleboard.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 500px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/floralstyleboard.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I was so inspired by the looks from last Friday's Fashion Playlist that I decided to make a style board of some of my favorite floral/pastel items from Threads and Shreds, and beyond! What are some of your picks for Spring?<br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29075778">Flower Power Blazer</a> - $34.99 (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/threadsandshreds">Threads and Shreds</a>)<br />2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40493723">Powder Blue Kitten Heels</a> - $19.99 (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/threadsandshreds">Threads and Shreds</a>)<br />3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29103365">Powder Blue Lace Fold-over Purse</a> - $14.99 (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/threadsandshreds">Threads and Shreds</a>)<br />4. <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Work+to+the+Bow+ne+Ring">Work to the Bow-ne Ring</a> - $11.99 (<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/">ModCloth</a>)<br />5. <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=32051&storeId=13052&productId=1597879&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=">Printed Lace Floral Tights</a> - $30.00 (<a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=13052&catalogId=32051">Top Shop</a>)Threads and Shreds NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491950567137507854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-45128768921836597002010-03-05T15:22:00.000-05:002010-03-05T15:22:00.693-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/fashionplaylist2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 500px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/fashionplaylist2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Pastels, florals, and everything spring-like that can drive away the horrible snow outside is everything I need to get my through this terrible time. Just makes me want to dream about picnics in <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/site/PageServer">Central Park</a>, strolling along the UWS eating a <a href="http://shakeshack.com/">Shake Shack burger</a>, and taking in some <a href="http://superglued.com/festival/index/85-JellyNYC_Pool_Parties_2009">free concerts</a>. But while I wait, here's some light-colored eye-candy to inspire you for when it is actually warm enough to wear such things.<br /><br />From left to right:<br /><br />1. <a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/532173-ONCE-IN-AWHILE">Once in a While</a><br />2. <a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/512747-Petit-Cafe">Petit Cafe</a><br />3. <a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/453419-one-of-those-days">One of those days</a> (looking warm while rocking the pastels, love it!)<br />4. <a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/452663-http-cruel-kid-blogspot-com">Blog</a><br /><br /><center><p style="visibility: visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/swf/mp3/mff-stick.swf" style="width: 219px; height: 35px;" width="219" height="35"><param name="movie" value="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/swf/mp3/mff-stick.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="scale" value="noscale"><param name="salign" value="TL"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="flashvars" value="myid=46071956&path=2010/03/03&mycolor=111111&mycolor2=99CCCC&mycolor3=FFFFFF&autoplay=false&rand=0&f=4&vol=95&pat=0&grad=false"></object><br /></p></center>Threads and Shreds NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491950567137507854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-67269971826031066952010-02-28T18:43:00.002-05:002010-03-17T04:36:34.925-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26796628"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 500px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/hitoftheweek2.jpg?t=1267400563" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Expired!<br /></div>Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-72884062093635160522010-02-25T14:11:00.005-05:002010-02-26T01:49:07.778-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/brachfeld-gallery-in-paris-has-made.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 525px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/rocklive.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">The </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://brachfeldgallery.blogspot.com/">Brachfeld Gallery</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> in Paris has made a series of limited edition fashion tour t-shirts. Designed by </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.sandbergtimonen.se/">SANDBERG&TIMONEN</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;">, these shirts are particularly reflexive of the state of fashion right now - with the proliferation of fashion blogs and our growing fixation with which celebrity is wearing what designer, we have elevated the role of designer from behind-the-scenes genius to some sort of rock star, cult following and all. Featured designers include Christopher Kane, Marc Jacobs, Viktor & Rolf, Miuccia Prada, Karl Lagerfeld and more. These babies set you back 50€, but they were made for a good cause: all proceeds will benefit </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.msf.org/">Medecins Sans Frontiéres</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> and their efforts in Haiti. Hurry, though! The sale ends this Sunday the 28th.</span></span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" >More information <a href="http://brachfeldgallery.blogspot.com/">here</a>.</span><o:p></o:p><p></p>Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-24656987759626200292010-02-23T13:50:00.004-05:002010-02-23T16:12:18.576-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/catch-up-on-news-223-fastcompany-names.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 500px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/newsroundup2232010.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Catch Up On News - 2/23<br /><br /><ul><li>FastCompany names its top 10 "<a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/mic/2010/industry/most-innovative-fashion-companies">Most Innovative Fashion Companies</a>" can you guess who is #1? - <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/">FastCompany</a><br /></li><li>Fashion's Night Out to become focus of <a href="http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/fashions-night-out-turns-television-subject-2504217?module=today">TV special</a> (that it isn't a full blown reality show is comforting) - <a href="http://www.wwd.com/">WWD</a><br /></li><li>A certain hipster DJ has been cashing in that socialite cache, attending <a href="http://www.wwd.com/lifestyle-news/eye/the-ubiquitors-2504201?module=today">22 NY Fashion Week shows</a>. - <a href="http://www.wwd.com/">WWD</a></li><li>Watch the <a href="http://live.emporioarmani.com/">Armani show live</a> on Friday. - <a href="http://www.armani.com/">Armani</a></li><li>Glimpse at the <a href="http://www.garancedore.fr/en/2010/02/23/from-the-front-row-rodarte/">Rodarte show</a> in NY black light fuuuun! - <a href="http://www.garancedore.fr/en">Garance Dor<span style="font-size:100%;">é</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">London Fashion Week report: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/24/fashion/24iht-rdiverse.html?src=twt&twt=nytimesfashion">Diversity and Irony</a> - <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/pages/fashion/index.html">NY Times Fashion & Style</a><br /></span></li></ul>Threads and Shreds NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491950567137507854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-46806933180151955382010-02-22T15:34:00.001-05:002010-02-22T15:34:00.329-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 525px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/hannahmarshall.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Hot damn, it's London Fashion Week already! British designer <a href="http://www.hannahmarshall.com/">Hannah Marshall</a> just showed her collection of lush velvets and essential body con numbers. Those cut outs are ingenious, especially the velvet mini dress with those garter-like strips. I had the pleasure of being introduced to Marshall during a concert a while back, which ensued in a hilarious photo of me, our mutual friend and her because I was wearing a bold yellow print dress and everything else in the photo was goth as fuck. Not that it's a bad thing! <span style="font-size:85%;">What's up with my latest gravitation towards goth? </span>Anyway, see more of her stunning collection <a href="http://www.coutorture.com/London-Fashion-Week-Hannah-Marshall-Fall-2010-7470791">here</a>.Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-59069357021661753812010-02-19T10:17:00.004-05:002010-02-19T10:35:13.561-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/you-can-always-leave-it-to-lazaro.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 535px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/proenzaschouler.jpg?t=1266592657" alt="" border="0" /></a>You can always leave it to Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough to shake things up at NY Fashion Week. Those mini-dresses with collar and tie are to die for. Those flirty patterned dresses with the cutouts at the sides are kinda amazing. But most of all, I love those high-waist acid punk printed jeans (a collaborative effort with denim masters J Brand)! The <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/19/fashion/19REVIEW.html?partner=rss&emc=rss">New York Times</a> called these looks "vigorously sexy" yet reflexive of the big trend of the moment: modesty. Whatever. I just know that <a href="http://www.proenzaschouler.com/shop/">Proenza Schouler</a> is dead on target season after brilliant season. More at <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2010RTW-PSCHOULER">Style.com</a>. Also, I still want <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/pipeline/img/shoe-stalking-proenza-shoes-hanneli.jpg">these booties</a> so badly.Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-8431277009410269612010-02-17T15:19:00.000-05:002010-02-17T15:19:00.181-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/lovebrigade.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 634px; height: 427px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/lovebrigade.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Love Brigade holds a particular place in my heart because I have watched them from their first season with their medieval-rock inspired clothes to their newest collection full of bright blues and completely wearable designs. True to their haunts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (and much like us at Threads and Shreds) they find inspiration in music and bring it to the forefront with their fashion. (Special shout out to their <a href="http://www.lovebrigade.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=58_92&products_id=512">Justice is Love Brigade</a> and <a href="http://www.lovebrigade.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=57_96&products_id=603">MJ One Glove</a> tee!) And lucky for me the avid online shopper, Love Brigade recently opened up their own online store! Check them out <a href="http://www.lovebrigade.com/store/catalog/index.php">here</a>. And for the fellas, they've got some <a href="http://www.lovebrigade.com/store/catalog/index.php?cPath=58_92">cool threads</a> for you too.Threads and Shreds NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491950567137507854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-46814571530525297062010-02-17T10:50:00.002-05:002010-02-17T17:50:26.203-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/sleepwalking.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 583px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/rodarte.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Sleepwalking. Mexican bordertowns. Melted candle wax. A southwestern road trip. The Mulleavy Sisters of <a href="http://www.rodarte.net/">Rodarte</a> managed to weave these ideas and images into their entrancing new collection. Their vision for Fall 2010 comprised of various pieces of knitwear, pops of floral patterns, and their signature crisscrossed swaths of silks. The highlight of the show, however, were the four haunting gowns - call it "ghostly bridal" - at the conclusion of the show. Against a backdrop of flickering candles, the models wearing the aforementioned gowns stood motionless by front of the walkway, waiting for the final walk. The stage lights dimmed and black lights flickered on, transforming those white bridal gowns into otherworldly apparitions. Not only do Kate and Laura Mulleavy know how to tailor gorgeous pieces of art -- they know how to produce lasting images that haunt and inspire. Watch the runway show and an interview with the designers at <a href="http://showstudio.com/collections/seasons/newyorkwomenswearaw10/42494">SHOWstudio</a> and check out the entire collection at <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2010RTW-RODARTE">Style.com</a>.Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-19341860808217186452010-02-16T12:12:00.005-05:002010-02-17T17:50:45.790-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/last-night-marc-jacobs-showed-his-fall.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 524px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/marcjacobsfw2010.jpg?t=1266340334" alt="" border="0" /></a>Last night, <a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/">Marc Jacobs showed his Fall 2010</a> collection at the Armory. His show is undoubtedly one of the main highlights of New York Fashion Week - we look for the drama, the cohesive vision, the spectacular. This season seems a bit "safe" at first, but perhaps the tried-and-true feminine shapes and pastel palette are fitting for these times, when everyone wants to invest in key, lasting pieces rather than fast fashion looks. But there is something very refreshing about the demure hemlines and flats paired with ankle socks, considering the ubiquity of the tough chick look (<a href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/for-those-of-you-living-under.html">see below</a>).<br /><br />Anyway, the first few looks - the demureness of it all? - reminded me of an English romance I've been aching to see: <a href="http://www.brightstar-movie.com/">Bright Star</a>. (Totally the wrong time period, I know.) Something about the palette and silhouettes of this collection that brings to mind the fields of bluebonnets. See the entire collection on <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2010RTW-MJACOBS">Style.com</a>.Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-4017064145034764682010-02-15T19:04:00.005-05:002010-02-17T17:51:22.806-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/for-those-of-you-living-under.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 576px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/altuzurra.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>For those of you living under an unfashionable rock, it is Fashion Week in New York City right now. The final season at Bryant Park! Bouncing off my previous "glam, goth, grunge" post (<a href="http://twitter.com/AJMukamal/status/8836023300">thank you Andrew for that tweet!</a>), here are my favorite looks from <a href="http://josephaltuzarra.com/">Altuzarra</a>'s brilliant Fall 2010. I first heard of the hubbub surrounding this collection when my pal <a href="http://twitter.com/colleennika">Colleen</a>, a blogger extraordinaire who's romping around tents and studios this week, <a href="http://twitter.com/colleennika/status/9082642964">tweeted</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/colleennika/status/9087866493">about</a> the collection. Those knee-high lace-up boots are to die for! That Dracula-esque collar! Those buckle details! <span style="font-style: italic;">I need that swing coat! </span>If you were wondering, that's some artwork from Tim Burton's <span style="font-style: italic;">Alice in Wonderland </span>in the background. Fitting mood, right? <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2010RTW-ALTZRRA">See the entire collection at Style.com</a>.Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-71186823431943609862010-02-14T22:05:00.003-05:002010-02-22T00:32:46.609-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30208411"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 500px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/Hitoftheweek1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>20% off this item to the lucky person who <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30208411">snags this</a> and enters code "last nite" in message to sellers. Just send your order and wait while we cook up your brand spanking new invoice with the deduction.<br /><br />Grab it quick; this offer only lasts until Saturday 2/20. Happy shopping!<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">OFFER EXPIRED</span></div>Threads and Shreds NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491950567137507854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-1988891954407710092010-02-12T10:40:00.005-05:002010-02-12T16:00:27.484-05:00<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/fashion-playlist_zooey-inspired-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/fashion-playlist_zooey-inspired-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>I've been listening to She&Him a lot lately (mostly because of my renewed love for Zooey Deschanel after watching 500 Days of Summer) and this is what I imagine the songs would look like if they were clothes. Plus, Valentine's Day is coming up! Get inspired by these flirty, romantic looks. In the meantime enjoy some tunes.<div><br /></div><div>Looks from left to right:</div><div>1. <a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/438105-c-est-comme-l-bas">c'est comme la-bas </a></div><div>2. <a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/438031-Draw-on-Me">draw on me</a></div><div>3. <a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/438411-Old-Room">old room</a></div><div>4. <a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/443135-patch-my-life-up-with-cellotape-it-doesn-t-feel-so-safe">patch my life up with cellotape, it doesn't feel so safe</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><center><p style="visibility:visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/swf/mp3/mixpod.swf" height="311" width="410" style="width:410px;height:311px"><param name="movie" value="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/swf/mp3/mixpod.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="scale" value="noscale"><param name="salign" value="TL"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="flashvars" value="myid=43907663&path=2010/02/11&mycolor=111111&mycolor2=99CCCC&mycolor3=FFFFFF&autoplay=false&rand=0&f=4&vol=95&pat=0&grad=false"></object><br /><a href="http://www.mixpod.com/playlist/43907663"><img src="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/images/btn-get-tracks.gif" alt="Music" title="Get Music Tracks!" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.mixpod.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/images/btn-create.gif" alt="Playlist" title="Create Your Free Playlist!" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.mixpod.com/ringtones/43907663"><img src="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/images/btn-get-ringtones.gif" alt="Ringtones" title="Get Ringtones From This Playlist!" border="0" /></a><br />Create a <a href="http://mixpod.com/">playlist</a> at <a href="http://mixpod.com/">MixPod.com</a></p></center>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05357849775101850956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-55100141758936690602010-02-11T13:41:00.003-05:002010-02-11T13:47:46.999-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/news-links-1-2-3.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 500px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/alexandermcqueen.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />News Links: <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8511205.stm">1</a> <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8511115.stm">2</a> <a href="http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/">3</a>Threads and Shreds NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491950567137507854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-6562311993675122782010-02-10T15:35:00.000-05:002010-02-10T21:33:06.435-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/01/theres-been-bit-of-rumble-about-h-and.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 500px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/sustainable.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />There's been a bit of a rumble about H&M and their supposedly not-so-organic line of "organic clothing." Sure, if you care to wear 100% organic, being fooled into thinking partially modified material is the good stuff is a crap move. Then I came across <a href="http://fashionista.com/2010/01/of_course_hms_organic_cotton_i.php#more">Fashionista</a>'s recounting of the story which spilled into a little op-ed piece extolling how very unsustainable "the bigger picture" is. Namely, the fuel used in shipping materials from place to place during production and then during shipment to H&M's worldwide stores. So, the article concludes, "if you’re that committed to wearing sustainable fashion, you should be buying items that are produced locally with locally-grown materials." Even designers are saying you should buy <a href="http://fashionista.com/2010/01/sustainable_design.php">locally</a>.<br /><br />So what if you don't live in New York City? Or LA?<br /><br />And what if you're that small business and there's demand outside of the confines of your brick-and-mortar store? Do you just ignore the promise of a bigger customer base and shun those who don't have the money to make the pilgrimage (which btw would also cost "gas guzzling fuel" unless you walked it or had a purely electric car). I mean, shuttling around your goods from boutique to boutique is a smaller-scaled version of what big chains do no?<br /><br />Point is, "buying locally" is great and all, but to me it's just not realistic unless you live in a big fashion metropolis or there's a fuel-free alternative to shipping.<br /><br />What do you think? How important is purely sustainable fashion? More importantly, how realistic do you think it is?Threads and Shreds NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491950567137507854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-2655382942913005652010-02-08T10:40:00.003-05:002010-02-17T06:02:00.324-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-like-triple-gs-glam-goth-grunge.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 650px; height: 656px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/glamgothgrunge.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span>"It's like the triple G's: Glam, goth, grunge. Like, what I'm wearing has the power to completely entrance you."</span> I have to thank my pal <a href="http://www.thefader.com/category/blogs/freak-scene/">Jamie</a> for turning me to my favorite new reality T.V. show, Bravo's <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/kell-on-earth">Kell on Earth</a>, which follows fashion PR firm People's Revolution and its leader Kelly Cutrone. But for all I care, the show can simply follow Cutrone's assistant Andrew Mukamal around. He is the best part of the show. He said that quote above in regards to one of his fashion week oufits: a floor-length sequined gown paired with a flannel shirt, dark boots, and an artillery of silver hardware accessories. Also noteworthy in this post: Kate Lanphear, style director at Elle, with her signature platinum bob and coveted collection of studded and shiny accessories. Anyway, these two are now prominently pinned to my mental mood board, prompting me to build my own mass of threatening accessories. See you on the dark side...! (OMG I just realized this show is ON tonight!)<br /><br />Looks (<span style="font-style: italic;">left to right</span>):<br />1. Barcelona Fashion Week (<a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/472179-8-Barcelona-Fashion-Week">Lookbook.Nu)<br /></a>2. Kate Lanphear (<a href="http://streetpeeper.com/fashion/kate-lanphear-cropped-pants">Streetpeeper</a>)<br />3. BARCELONE - davinia (<a href="http://facehunter.blogspot.com/2010/01/barcelone-davinia-080-barcelona-012710.html">Facehunter</a>)<br />4. Andrew Mukamal (<a href="http://streetpeeper.com/fashion/andrew-mukamal-christopher-kane-gorilla-shirt">Streetpeeper</a>, kinda old)<br /><br />Some music. Oldies but goodies to go with this glam-goth-grunge feeling.<br /><center><p style="visibility:visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/swf/mp3/mixpod.swf" height="311" width="410" style="width:410px;height:311px"><param name="movie" value="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/swf/mp3/mixpod.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="scale" value="noscale" /><param name="salign" value="TL" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/><param name="flashvars" value="myid=43300899&path=2010/02/05&mycolor=111111&mycolor2=99CCCC&mycolor3=FFFFFF&autoplay=false&rand=0&f=4&vol=95&pat=0&grad=false"/></object><br><a href="http://www.mixpod.com/playlist/43300899"><img src="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/images/btn-get-tracks.gif" alt="Music" title="Get Music Tracks!" border="0"></a><a href="http://www.mixpod.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/images/btn-create.gif" alt="Playlist" title="Create Your Free Playlist!" border=0></a><a href="http://www.mixpod.com/ringtones/43300899"><img src="http://assets.myflashfetish.com/images/btn-get-ringtones.gif" alt="Ringtones" title="Get Ringtones From This Playlist!" border="0"></a><br />Create a <a href="http://mixpod.com">playlist</a> at <a href="http://mixpod.com">MixPod.com</a></p></center>Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-21083330489417711032010-02-07T10:47:00.003-05:002010-02-14T22:05:50.117-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29551078"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 650px; height: 398px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/rustic.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This week's Hit of the Week offer is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29551078">Sheer Rustic Countryside Blouse</a>. A truly unique vintage find! Message us with the code "rustic" at checkout for a 20% discount. Offer expires 2/13.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Offer Expired!<br /></div>Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-10267475621547019302010-02-03T10:00:00.002-05:002010-02-07T15:54:51.780-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-was-flipping-through-copy-of-bust.html#comments"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/designers-who-rock_thea-grant.jpg" /></a><br />I was flipping through a copy of <a href="http://www.bust.com/">Bust</a> magazine when I saw one of the models in a spread workin' a vintage watch face necklace. I'd never heard of <a href="http://www.bazzdegrant.com/bazzdegrant.com/TG_welcome.html">Thea Grant</a> but I went to her website and fell in love. Looking through her collections made me feel like a child at a candy store. I spent almost an hour picking out which items to showcase in the above jpeg. I keep going back and deciding I like something else better but then changing my mind yet again. Bascially, I LOVE EVERYTHING!!! For store locations, <a href="http://www.bazzdegrant.com/bazzdegrant.com/Stores.html">click here</a>. <div><br /></div><div>I was browsing Forever 21's jewelry section the other day and found a couple of things that reminded me of Thea Grant's stuff. Check it out:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_jewelry&product_id=1075375097&Page=1">bird watch necklace</a></div><div><a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_jewelry&product_id=1075375097&Page=1"></a>2. <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_jewelry&product_id=1083339557&Page=1">chain bars necklace</a><br /><div>3. <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_jewelry&product_id=1074598001&Page=1">sail anchor necklace</a></div><div></div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05357849775101850956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-55798316170243687072010-02-01T12:18:00.004-05:002010-02-01T13:36:53.982-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/full-disclosure-those-ysl-rings-are.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 650px; height: 499px;" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/opulence.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Full disclosure: those YSL rings are the only reason I'm making this post. The chunky artsy rings first came into my life maybe a year ago, but they were sold out by the time I decided to take the plunge and splurge. Now they're back in stores and back on my consciousness. Why?! Why do this to me? I will be broke. (But baroque!) Oh yeah, I found some comparably awesome baubles, but YSL really hits the spot with these rings.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Clockwise from top left)</span><br /><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446183441&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492715495&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395222441&bmUID=1264826084590&ev19=2:86">Yves Saint Laurent</a> Artsy Dots Ring<br /><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446247323&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492716792&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395222441&bmUID=1264826587029&ev19=2:51">Alexis Bittar</a> Crystal Cocktail Ring<br /><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446191321&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492715495&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395222441&bmUID=1264826529020&RVL=true">Yves Saint Laurent</a> Arty Ovale Ring<br /><a href="http://www.madeherthink.com/product_info.php?cPath=53&products_id=119">Made Her Think</a> Talon Knuckle Buster Classic<br /><a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_rings_pins&product_id=1075370066&Page=1">Forever 21</a> Beaded Beholder Ring<br /><br />In the words of the incomparable Lady Gaga: "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nr33m1zXVE">Ice cream topped with honey / But we got no money</a>."Diana Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557147538520219806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929674512103997487.post-48167112792400321052010-01-31T10:00:00.003-05:002010-02-14T22:34:30.129-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadsandshredsnyc.blogspot.com/2010/01/this-weeks-item-of-week-is-little-black.html#comments"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 600px; display: block; height: 400px;" alt="" src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w172/dslcoachella07/Photos%20For%20Blog/item-of-the-week_little-black-dress.jpg" border="0" /></a>This week's item of the week is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26805811">The Little Black (and White) Dress</a>! Get 20% off if you purchase now, just include the discount code "classic" in message to seller when you check out! Offer expires Saturday, Feb 6.<br /><div align="center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">OFFER EXPIRED.</span></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05357849775101850956noreply@blogger.com0