New School SPOTTED: Simply Grey

by sabeena on May 18, 2010

School, Year, Major:

New School - Eugene Lang, Super Senior, Philosophy

Where are you on your way to?

Celebrating the completion of my MA.

Favorite store/brand?

Salvation Army

Where are you from?
Connecticut

How would you describe your style?

Eclectic: some days I feel like wearing a rainbow shirt and celebrating my inner child, others I feel like wearing a wool skirt and celebrating my inner librarian.

Why we spotted her:

Caroline’s mix of textured skirt and girly, lacy top makes the look refined and fun all at once. The neutral flats help draw attention to her long legs with the high-waisted skirt lengthening her already fabulous figure. Caroline also seems to be a master of being cute on a budget by frequenting clothing swaps and the Salvation Army for her duds, keeping her outfit low cost yet still chic. The color of the entire ensemble keeps everything relaxed–perfect for a chill spring day!

Top: Clothes Swap, Free!  Skirt: Salvation Army, $4. Shoes: DSW, $30 = $34

Caroline spotted at 13th between 5th and 6th Ave.

Photos by Peggy Nelling.

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New School SPOTTED: Nostalgic…

by Caroline on May 7, 2010

School, Year, Major:

New School – Eugene Lang, Sophomore, Music

Where are you headed?

On my way to Topshop with my little sister. [So fun!!]

Where are you from?

Montreal and Los Angeles

Favorite store/brand?

Wasteland and Hidden Treasures (both in LA)

How would you describe your style?

I like the 40s, colorful patterns and men’s pants from the 60s.

Anything else you’d like to add?

Check out my food blog! graceishungry.blogspot.com

Why we spotted her:

Grace’s refreshingly colorful plum-pumpkin palette + adorb polka dot stockings perfectly exude a nostalgia-inducing 40s sophistication. She also changes it up  with her impeccable layering — by matching the length of her jacket with the dress, she creates a more streamlined silhouette, elongating her look. And come on…how cute is her hair???

Dress: Vintage, $20 + Jacket: Vintage, $25 + Stockings: Urban Outfitters, $14 + Bag: APC, more than I could afford! + Shoes: Marais USA, $60 = $119

Grace spotted right outside school.
Photos by Peggy Nelling.

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Sample Sale Shopping Itinerary, April 24 – Duo, Hester Street Fair, The Fix Pop Up…

by Caroline on April 23, 2010

Cross your fingers for a rainless weekend! YAY STREET FAIRSSSSS (Thanks again for the amazing sale lists from Refinery 29).

MISSION: 5 Sales + 1 Pit Stop


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Itinerary:

11:00 pm

 Hester Street Fair
At corner of Hester and EssexSubway: East Broadway (F)
Sale: Assortment of great vendors!
Brands: Devotte, Gargyle, Luke’s Lobster, Treehugger, and more.
12:00 pm
 Verameat Studio Event
303 E 5th Street, #A1, by 2nd Ave

Sale: In case you missed it last week, they’re having 75% off one-of-kind and past season merch, vintage goods, apothecary faves, and more. Plus, score 20% off their current in-store styles.
1:00 pm
 The Fix Pop-Up Shop
186 Orchard Street, btw Houston and Stanton


Sale: Shop loads of vintage clothing, accessories, and shoes—all under $100. Cash only.
2:30 pm
 Essex Restaurant
120 Essex Street, by Rivington

Why: $18 for brunch and 3 drinks! Mmmm…
Recommended: braised short ribs with jalapeño hush puppies and barbecue sauce, $11; potato pancakes with melted goat cheese and arugala, $6; baby lamb chops with chorizo dumplings, $19; manchego macaroni & cheese with edamame, haricot vert, and citrus salad, $12. – NYMag.com
3:30 pm
 Verameat Studio Event
303 E 5th Street, #A1, by 2nd Ave

Sale: Verameat jewelry designer Vera Balyura is opening the doors of her East Village studio for a one-of-kind shopping event. Get a first look at the Verameat jewelry collection, enjoy nibbles and drinks, and be sure to get there early—the first 10 customers get a free tote bag! (event starts at 3, so you might want to cut lunch short)
4:30 pm

 Duo Spring Fling Event
337 E 9th street, btw 1st and 2nd Ave

Sale: Receive a special 20% discount throughout the store, enjoy drinks, and check out their sweet selection of spring merch.
Brands: Bodkin, Lewis, Dusen Dusen, Keller, Wendy Nichol, and more.

Now print this sale itinerary (complete with maps and directions) in a PDF and go play! Get some exercise too! Total distance covered: 1.51 miles.

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New School SPOTTED: Delinquent Gentleman

by Kimberly on April 22, 2010

School, Year, Major:

Parsons The New School for Design, Freshman, Fashion Design

Where are you headed?

Washington Square Park

Where are you from?

San Francisco

Favorite store/brand?

Zara, Uniqlo, TopMan, Proenza Schouler, Gucci, Lanvin

How would you describe your style?

I love to look well put together, but I also love to look grungy–NOT pajamas or sweats, but more like a simple shirt with a cardigan and sneakers. But I’m also influenced by my sisters: they’re full on punks with mohawks, and bihawks and studs and patches. I don’t feel comfortable wearing those clothes; I simply take elements that I like. So as you can see, my style is everywhere, but overall I just like what I like.

Any fashion blogs you like reading?:

I love my own blog, hahaha SELF PROMOTION! It’s michaelbrambila.tumblr.com/ and I also follow Bryanboy.com and my friend Amy at amycakesdankydank.tumblr.com/.

Anything else you’d like to add?

Homegirls/boys, I sell clothes on etsy. Go check it out. Eww, I probably sound like such a dweeb. I’m not this lame in person, but it’s debatable…IDK. I just love fashion. It’s literally what I live for.

Why we spotted him:

Michael describes it best: he really knows how to smooth the edges of a tough aesthetic. The pieces of this look are fitted, balanced, and composited with borderline surgical precision, making its punk elements feel all the more mischievous. I’m loving Michael’s uncomplicated approach to high-impact dressing!

Shirt: TopMan,$25. Sweater: made it, $0. Jacket: TopMan, $100. Pants: Urban Outfitters, $50. Shoes: Converse, gift.

Michael spotted at 13th and 6th Avenue.
Photos by Peggy Nelling.

[...Check out a close-up of Michael!!]

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Sample Sale Shopping Itinerary, April 17 – Rock & Republic, Betsey Johnson, Zac Posen for Target…

by Caroline on April 16, 2010

The ACE Fashion Show is over…but don’t go home yet. TONIGHT, we have two amazing sales going on…Zac Posen for Target and Betsey Johnson!  (Thanks again to Refinery 29.)

MISSION: 2 Days, 5 Sales

Tonight’s Itinerary:


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6:00 pm

 Betsey Johnson Sample Sale
145 W 44th St, 6th Floor, between Broadway and 6th Ave

Subway: Times Square  (NQRW, 123, 7, S) or Rockefeller (BDFV)
Sale: The designer’s signature frocks will be up to 80% off and accessories up to 50% off
Brands: Betsey Johnson
8:30 pm
 Zac Posen for Target 24-hr Shopping Party (ends at 11 pm)
481 8th Ave, btw 34th and 35th

Subway: 34th street Penn Station (ACE)
Sale: First Dibs!
Brands: Zac Posen for Target

Saturday’s Itinerary:


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1:00 pm
 Elie Tahari Sample Sale
510 5th Ave, by 43rd St

Sale: Clothing for both men and women, handbags, and a selection of accessories—all up to 80% off
Brand: Elie Tahari
2:30 pm

 Rock & Republic Warehouse Sale
123 W 18th St, 4th Floor, between 6th and 7th Ave
Sale: Denim, dresses, and tops—all up to 80% off
3:30 pm
 Narnia Vintage Warehouse Sale
129 Rivington St, between Essex and NorfolkSale: Vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories from the 1890s through the 1990s—starting at $20 and up

Now go play! Get some exercise too! Total distance covered: 3.38 miles.

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NYU SPOTTED: ACE27 Kaleidoscope Fashion Show…if you didn’t get spotted last week, here’s your chance!

by Caroline on April 15, 2010

If you missed EXPO last week, not to fear. There’s still ACE27 Kaleidoscope happening tomorrow to satisfy your outofthisworld fashion show needs.

I know this is going to be a ridiculous show not only because, well, the show was hosted by yours truly last year, but also because it’s the longest running fashion show at NYU. And there’s something to be said for legacy.

The line-up:

J.Crew, OWL, Rent the Runway, Rock and Republic…and more

The goodies:

Broadway Nail & Spa, Chanel, Cuba, David Barton Gym, Lewis Cho, Kaplan, LeSportsac

The food:

Drink: Honest Tea, Relaxzen, Purity Organic. Monster, GT, Vio, Carpe Diem, SoBe
Eat: Yummy Canal Bakery Desserts, Vanessa’s Dumplings, and DimSum!

The acts:

Cobu – Sophia Moon – NY Masti – DJ Jonathan Koh

The cause:

Justin’s Cure, a nascent charity devoted to researching Type I Diabetes and to aid young children with the disease.

Plus, your chance to get spotted again ;)

Deets:

Friday April 16th (tomorrow)
Doors: 6:30 pm, starts at 7:00 pm
Where: Kimmel Center (60 Washington Square South), Eisner & Lubin 4th Fl
Tickets…get them NOW: $7 NYU, $12 Non-NYU

See you there!


And a leetle teaser:

//J.Crew…
(models: Alice Cheng, Alice Zhang)

//Daryl K (women’s)…
(models: Alice Cheng, Alice Zhang, Eric Chang, Yee Zhijian)

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GWU SPOTTED: Pretty Chill

by Kimberly on April 11, 2010

School, Year, Major:

George Washington University, Junior, Psychology

Where are you headed?

Library.

Where are you from?

Miami

Favorite store/brand?

Intermix

How would you describe your style?

Trendy

Why we spotted her:

Cute and comfortable, slouchy and fitted: Paula’s look masters the ever-present challenge of making loungewear chic.  The lines of the coat and leggings perfectly balance Paula’s relaxed-fit top and arctic-ready boots. With pieces like this I might not even mind a slight dip in the temperature again!

Sweater: BBC, boyfriend. Shoes: Intermix, $200. Scarf: Intermix, $150. Bag: Marc Jacobs, $200.

Paula spotted at George Washington University.
Photos by Jenn Neuner.

[...Check out a close-up of Paula!!]

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Sample Sale Shopping Itinerary, April 10 – Isabel Marant, Timo Weiland Pas de Deux, Louis Feraud…

by Caroline on April 9, 2010

So you went to the EXPO show and you want to look just as hot as all those models. I have juust the thing for you…shopping! Tomorrow’s supposed to be a biiit colder than it’s been this week (stinks) but with these sales, you won’t even notice. Also, if you’re interested in the Timo Weiland Pas de Deux Event, make sure to rsvp at rsvp@pasdedeuxny.com asap! (Thanks again to Refinery 29.)

MISSION: 5 Sales + 1 Pit Stop


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(Louis Feraud not shown…click through to see it in google maps.)

Itinerary:

11:00 am

 Isabel Marant
469 Broome St, by Green St

Subway: Spring Street (6 or C,E)
Sale: none
Brands: Coveted French designer Isabel Marant opens her much-anticipated first U.S. boutique this weekend. Check out the new SoHo space and shop her chic spring/summer ’10 line.
12:00 pm
 Kiki de Montparnasse First-Ever Sample Sale

79 Green St, by Spring St
Sale: In case you missed it last week, they’re having 75% off one-of-kind and past season merch, vintage goods, apothecary faves, and more. Plus, score 20% off their current in-store styles.
1:00 pm
 Rogan Promo for Earth Month
330 Bowery, by Bond St

Sale: 25% off discount on select alpaca bamboo knits for him and her (all eco-conscious!). Be sure to check out their latest store redesign, as well as the rest of their spring line for him and her.

2:30 pm
 Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 First Ave, by 11th St

Why: “Hot, fatty slabs of succulent Berkshire pork belly and deep-pink shredded shoulder as from the long-simmered stock…” [in your ramen??? droool] – NYMag.com
Recommended: Momofuku ramen, $16; Korean stuffed pork buns, $9 – NYMag.com
3:30 pm
 Timo Weiland Pas de Deux Event
328 E 11th, by 1st Ave (right around the corner!)

Sale: None. Join the designers of Timo Weiland and East Village boutique Pas de Deux for a Saturday afternoon of shopping, champagne,and sherbet. The designers will be in the store helping you with new looks from their spring ’10 collection—plus purchase limited-edition pieces available at the event.
RSVP: rsvp@pasdedeuxny.com.
4:30 pm

 Louis Feraud Sample Sale
260 5th Ave, btw 28th and 29th Streets
Subway: 28th St (6 or R, W)

Sale: 75% – 90% markdowns on select silk dresses, tops, shorts, and more.
Brands: French couture line Louis Féraud

Now print this sale itinerary (complete with maps and directions) in a PDF and go play! Get some exercise too! Total distance covered: 2.93 miles.

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NYU SPOTTED: Models Gone Wild for EXPO Fashion Show (tomorrow), and Your Chance to Get SPOTTED!

by Caroline on April 8, 2010

I am damn proud to be an NYU Alum. And this is one of the many reasons why.

As some of you might have seen/read last week, a gaggle of gorgeous, protesting NYU models stormed Gould Plaza armed with fabulous clothes, veils, and boombox. Their message? “Don’t Wear Clothes. Wear Art,” “Save Style,” and come to EXPO‘s Fashion Show happening tomorrow.

Why you have to be there:

1. “It’s part fashion show part huge dance performance with flashing lights and strobes.” - from my darling friend Kaitlin Prince. No further elaboration needed.

2. You could be street-spotted next! Street-Spotted scouters will be stickering the best-dressed audience members as they walk in. Those of you who are stickered will have the chance to be featured on Street-Spotted. Just email me, caroline@street-spotted.com, if you’re stickered.

3. Crazy line-up and goodie bags. Featured lines include Prada, Nicole Miller, -AA+, Katie Gallagher, and gowns from Marc Jacobs sponsored by Gilt Groupe (nuts). These and other sponsors will be stuffing your gift bags, woot!

4. You’ll help kidz who can’t read good. All proceeds from tickets are going to Room to Read, an organization which promotes education by building libraries in Asia. EXPO raised $10K last year and are hoping to up that ante to $12K tomorrow.

‘Nuff said.

Deets:

Tickets:
$7 for NYU students beforehand (NYU Students can buy up to 2 tickets at Skirball in Kimmel)
$9 day-of (NYU or not)

Shows:
“Diet” EXPO Show, Friday April 8th (tomorrow)
Doors: 2:30 pm, starts at 3:00 pm
Where: Kimmel Center (60 Washington Square South), Eisner & Lubin 4th Fl

Night EXPO Show, Friday April 8th (tomorrow)
Doors: 6:30 pm, starts at 7:00 pm
Where: Kimmel Center (60 Washington Square South), Eisner & Lubin 4th Fl

See you there!

Also…word on the street is that all the cool kids are going to be here tomorrow night.

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Sample Sale Shopping Itinerary, April 3 – Kiki de Montparnasse, Hayden-Harnett, Plum, New World Order…

by Caroline on April 3, 2010

Yet another weekend of incredible weather — it’s supposed to be 74 degrees out today! And with great weather comes great sales…(thanks Refinery 29!)

MISSION: 5 Sales + 1 Pit Stop


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Itinerary:

11:00 am

 Kiki de Montparnasse First-Ever Sample Sale
79 Green St, by Spring St

Subway: Prince Street (R, W)
Sale: 75% off one-of-kind and past season merch, vintage goods, apothecary faves, and more. Plus, score 20% off their current in-store styles.
12:00 pm
 Hayden-Harnett Cheap Thrills Pop-Up
253 Elizabeth St, btw Houston and Prince

Sale: Up to 80% off
Brands: Eskell, Yegang Yoo, Sarah Yu, as well as their own Hayden-Harnett line.
1:00 pm

 ‘Inoteca
98 Rivington, by Ludlow

Why: “This casual, generally mobbed restaurant on Rivington Street is the Lower East Side capital of small-plate dining, Italian style.” – NYMag.com
Recommended: Their Bruschetti (or something close to it—try the one hollowed in the middle, like a toad in the hole, and filled with egg, truffles, and Fontina cheese) – NYMag.com
2:30 pm
 Plum Spring Sale
124 Ludlow, just south of Rivington

Sale: 25% off on select stock
Brands: Nicholas K jackets and sweaters, Wren denim motorcycle jackets, Nellie Partow silk dresses, and more.
3:30 pm
 Robert Geller Key Pop-Up Shop
129 Rivington St, btw Essex and Norfolk

Sale: None — pop-up shop featuring all of Robert Geller’s cool vintage/vampire-inspired collection!
4:30 pm

 New World Order Sale (end with a bang!)
13 Ave B, just South of 2nd Street

Sale: 30% to 70% discounts
Brands: Lanvin, Balenciaga, Oscar de la Renta, Givenchy, YSL, and more.

Now Print this Sale Itinerary (complete with maps and directions) in a PDF and git! Get some exercise too! Total distance covered: 1.42 miles.

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