Monday, January 3, 2011
In the early ’80s, when I was growing up in Mahwah, N.J., my younger sister, Terri Berry, had a weekly dance class in New York City. My mother and I would spend the time at Bloomingdale’s. Week after week, I gazed longingly at a pale pink and gray leather motorcycle-style jacket. I don’t think I [...]
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
I’m mad about this leather jacket by Jean Claude Jitrois. It’s got everything: unusual colors, an asymmetrical zipper, a belt, lacing on the sides and a big ol’ horse (with jockey) on the front. Click here to see all the pictures on eBay. If you bid, don’t forget to snipe! The jacket reminds me of [...]
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Monday, May 19, 2008
Last month, I was infatuated with the ruffled leather jacket by Shadows and Dust in Craig’s photo of Amanda de Simone. Photo from Altamira NYC I contacted Shadows and Dust and they referred me right back to Amanda, who happens to be their rep here in New York. Sadly, I didn’t rock the jacket like [...]
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Monday, May 19, 2008
I feel compelled to respond to a few more search terms that have led people to this blog. How much does jewelry designers make? Well, some designers does make a lot and some does make a little. It does depend on a variety of factors. I does not recommend it as a get-rich-quick scheme. Lady [...]
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Friday, April 11, 2008
Red leather trench coat from Etsy Three from Retrodress My own jacket, made by this guy SEPARATELY: Today’s psychopath news.
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Monday, April 7, 2008
If you’re ready to spend the big bucks, check out this black patent leather corset by William Tempest. $1341.35 at ninaandlola.com If you want something that’s shiny yet un-sexy, this vinyl-front top by Chloe is available at Saks. $461.90 at Saks UPDATED TO ADD: Shiny shorts by Diesel! $213 on ssense
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Friday, September 7, 2007
Isn’t this leather mini-trench by S.W.O.R.D. beautiful? I love it but I definitely can’t get it. I have too many coats and jackets as it is. Here is the back view (in a different color). It’s available at blaec.com. I’ve never bought anything from the site but I like to browse its interesting collection (even [...]
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