Monday, December 27, 2010

NEW ARRIVAL ALERT

Music: Ready or Not-Fugees


It's been a while since our last post, we've been a little busy rolling out our vintage and designer goodies! Sooo excited to share some NEW ARRIVALS :-) We promise to keep you guys updated on every new piece!

Make sure to check out our "Everything under $100 Holiday Sale" And remember, every order includes a complimentary gift

xoxo,

Gracey & Michy


Vintage Snakeskin Shoulder Bag/Clutch $40.00





Vintage Nicole Miller Dress $60.00



***Dress is paired with Vintage Golden Goddess Bib Necklace (shown in pic below)


Vintage Golden Goddess Bib Necklace $28.00




Marc Jacobs Long Tweed Coat $98.00


Thursday, September 16, 2010

New York Fashion Week S/S '11

I was fortunate enough to attend a few shows and even work backstage this NYFW! So, of course, I wanted to share all the snapshots and my thoughts on the designers and their collections for Spring/Summer2011. Enjoy

XOXO
Gracey

NYFW Snapshots:

(Models leaving Michael Angel Show)

(One of the coolest models ever leaving Dennis Basso)

(Backstage with Gwen Stefani as she discuses first looks for her L.A.M.B S/S '11 collection)

(@ Erin Fetherston across from Kelly Osbourne)
( SUNO S/S'11 Presentation @ Milk Studios)

(@ the show for EDUN, sitting across from Gavin Rossdale and Kingston)




DENNIS BASSO S/S '11

Let's start off with the notorious king of fur, Dennis Basso.

NO PANTS!!! I know it might sound a little crazy but Basso explained this season's woman loves to go out, travel, dance, and is not afraid to show a little leg. His spring/summer 2011 collection consisted of flirty skirts and cocktail dresses for the jetsetting, fabulous, party girl.

And if you think Basso wasn't going to incorporate fur this season, think again. There were tiny exotic fur shrugs which added luxury to a cocktail dress. I loved the cut-out detailing and chiffon skirts!

Snapshots:



(Sat across from celebrity stylist June Ambrose and Ms. Jay)



Here are some of my favorite looks...

DENNIS BASSO S/S '11



-umm, I died when this dress came out. LOVE IT.






MICHAEL ANGEL S/S '11

Michael Angel takes risks! Unlike the rest of the collections which were more muted in color, this one popped with outrageously HOT shades of magenta, purple, turquoise, and red. His latex pieces and graphic prints add a lot of character to each look. The architectural yet draped skirts were a perfect fit on the models. Although a number ofhis pieces aren't really wearable there were a few more simple options that I would consider wearing on a night out!




Brazilian Cutie, Michael Angel, during a backstage interview.



Here are some of the more wearable pieces I loved...



Preen S/S '11

Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi know how to wow a crowd with a collection so beautiful it makes you re-think your whole closet.

Minimalism is a huge part of their spring 2011 collection which consisted of a serene palette. The icy blues, greys and creams on the runway made you feel like you were a part of a mythical wonderland. If you're like me, and black is your MUST HAVE color, don't worry..there were a few LBD's that made me smile :-)

I loved the structured yet flowy silk dresses and skirts. You had to check out the models both coming and going, so as not to miss a cutaway back or the swish of pleats escaping a structured skirt. One of the shirts even had a gauze embroidered with Islamic tile motifs

My favorite looks from the show...




(Backstage interview with Preen designers Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi)



LOVE THIS LOOK!






Sunday, September 5, 2010

Fashion's Night Out 2010 in NYC ♥






Ladies, make sure to mark this on your calendar! On September 10, Fashion's Night out returns to NYC. Start your wish list now, as this night promises to be full of fabulous surprises. Designer's & celebs will make personal appearances and hand out free goodies with any purchase. So Whether your uptown, downtown or in midtown feel free to spend hours store hopping and sipping champagne while enjoying all the amazing fashion and BEAUTY deals! That's right, this year you can also enjoy a beauty-inspired night out with to-die-for giveaways, hair treatments, and makeup prepping with celebrity make up artists.

We wanted to make things a little easier for you guys, so here is a list of participating stores.

Hope you enjoy ;-)

xoxo
Gracey








Our Fashion's Night Out Party List:

1. Sephora SoHo--> Meet Gwen Stefani and test her new Harajuku Lover's scent, Wicked Style!! Get hair and makeup touch-ups by an amazing beauty team :-)
Event: 6-10 pm (555 Broadway)

2. Maybelline--> Swing by the Meatpacking District for a Sensational Strut catwalk contest with Model judges, including Jessica White! Free mini make-overs and the first 50 guests receive a limited edition makeup bag designed by one of our fave designers, Michael Angel! :-)
Event: 6-10 pm (9th avenue/13th street)

3. Tom Ford--> His Black Orchid cosmetics collection doesn't launch until September 20th, but if you happen to be strolling through Saks Fifth Avenue in NYC on the evening of the 10th then you can definitely purchase the collection!! 20 of the collector's boxes will be available and they will all be signed by Tom!! :-)
Event: 6-10 pm (611 5th avenue)

4. Chanel-->Peter Marino makeover's plus models and celebs mingling all night! Karl Lagerfeld is expected to attend the fab event. This is definitely one we won't be missing ;-)
Event: 6-10 pm (139 Spring Street)

5. Revlon--> Halle Berry will take over Rag & Bone on Mercer the night of the 10th!! Make sure to bring your September issue of Vogue with Halle on the cover for a signature of the gorgeous actress. AND as if this wasn't good enough, Gucci Westman (Revlon's makeup mastermind) will be there offering make up touch ups for $50.
Event 6-10 pm (119 Mercer Street)

6. Kiehl's--> Karaoke Karnival!! Customers can sing to Bon Jovi's "Livin on a Prayer" while enjoying the cotton-candy machine and popcorn carts at the historic 3rd avenue flagship store. Khiel's Skincare Essentials will be awarded to good singers every hour! -You can also catch Michy's best rendition of "Like a Virgin" by Madonna. haha ;-)
Event 6-10 pm (109 3rd avenue)

7. Nars & 3.1 Phillip Lim--> Francelle Dally, NARS make up artist, will be in Soho sharing all her beauty tips at the Phillip Lim boutique! Enjoy a drink while listening to the Chicago rock band, My Gold Mask. Goodie bags will stocked with vibrant lipstick shades and a copy of the bands album ;-)
Event: 6-10 pm (115 Mercer Street)

8. Cynthia Rowley--> Wella hairstylists will be recreating the runway hair from Rowley's fall 2010 fashion show at her West Village boutique. Expect to get your hair crimped and wrapped into a pony tail with jewel tone extensions added for fun ;-)
Event: 6-11 pm (376 Bleecker Street)



P.S.--> SS11 NY Fashion Week is almost here! (Which means I've been neglecting all my loved ones, Sorry guys!) :-(
I've been working really hard on a few shows and I'm so excited to be a part of Fashion Week's first year at Lincoln Center! Can't wait to show you guys some of the behind-the-scenes footage!! Stay tuned..




Monday, August 16, 2010

No Hug, No Picture!-God I Love New York



Song: That Green Gentleman-Panic At the Disco

Its been a rainy, humid, and gloomy couple of days, but none the less, the show must go on for us New Yorkers, whose style waits for no one, and most certainly never inconvenienced by a mere drizzle....


with no real mission, no agenda, we took pics of everything we take for granted on our ride to work, our walk to class, or even a random drug test for a new job (don't ask)

While this city is overflowing with one of kinds, and very loud styles, we sometimes adapt to this scenery, and forget how beautiful it is, it then becomes our norm, but with a simple photograph, a small capture, you remember why millions of people come to New York, and with a click we are fascinated all over again...You suddenly remember why you came here, what you want to be, and most importantly who you are, at that very classic instant....
technique and style all his own... Sketch created an exclusive mural chronicling the history of artists and executives for Def Jam’s 25th Anniversary and he has also been featured on NBC & Telemundo :-)
(Sketch-Visual Artist) Check him out @ facebook.com/iamsketch




Lenore Russo- The gem of Williamsburg, selling beautiful jewelry pieces, almost as beautiful
as her ;) our fave!
If you want one of her gorgeous vintage jewelry pieces -->Bedford and North 7th ♥

Although we couldn't catch this duo's aliases, they need no introduction, as their outfits and swag speak for themselves-check out her spin on The Army wave, and this gentleman's smooth cutoffs ;) Thanx guys!



Martha bought her groovy floral dress at Brooklyn Flea, advised us to check it out!, that we will!


Crystal Gwyn- L magazine writer & a true vintage shopper :-)
(drawn by Lenore's charm as well!)


And as promised, a blog is not a blog without a Hug, one of the best free things in the city ;)
with lots of Hugsss and kissses.....Gracey and Michy :)







Friday, August 6, 2010

winter, spring, summer, FALL ;)

Music: If I ruled the World-Nas feat. Lauryn Hill

Though summer in the city has been very much anticipated, and I've thoroughly enjoyed myself...the sweaty train rides and the sometimes too generous exposure of skin has concluded any summer high I was on.....simply put: It's just too damn hot.
So as I mark off the blistering August dates on my calendar,
I'm also arranging to achieve these top three must have looks for the Fall,

I don't care who the hell you are, what you do,
A BLAZER IS IMPERATIVE, the boyfriend jeans are optional, as well as boyfriends ;)
(Ralph Lauren Fall collection)

Sailors are SOOOOOO 2 seasons ago, lets join the army shall we?

Anything olive green, hence the font, ;), is a winner this upcoming season, though I'm biased because it's one of my all time faveeee colors! Of all things green, I strongly advise u guys to purchase an army green jacket, oversized, fitted, funky, whatever, this season it works, if you really want to get amore personalized, maybe even vintage feel, you can even patch on anything funky with a glue gun, or sew it on...but if you are anything like Gracey, belt the hell out of everything including jackets as seen on the model. I'm not a huge fan of belting, but on the jacket I find it kinda fun, and brings some sort of femininity to this look, all the while being boyish, so FINE GRACE, IM GAME THIS SEASON heheeeeeheeee


Check out www.graceyandmichy.com for our new FALL vintage and designer pieces!


Here are few of our lovely blazers....we're working on finding some vintage army inspired goodies, I'll keep u guys posted!!


MOSCHINO: $110

(personal fave)

Interlud: $45


Tracy Reese: $70



♥ Always,

Michy