Looking For Leather?

Leather is in. Tough. If you don't own a leather jacket this season you must have just waken up from under your rock. Almost every Spring 2010 runway had leather in their collection. Now, most of us are unable to spend our life savings on a pair of leather gloves, so I found a dope little spot located in NY (of all places) that will help ease your leather craving.

Screaming Mimi’s is a dope vintage spot in downtown New York (382 Lafayette St., NYC) and has been around since the late seventies. Well the vintage shop is now releasing an all-leather archive this month, in dedication to the trend report. You can find pieces like the studded, slogan-bearing motorcycle jacket at right. Keep your fingers crossed for a thigh-high leather dress. Their accessories, which range from gauntlet gloves to biker caps are must-haves for the winter.

The collection exhibits the intricate workmanship of custom leather specialists in New York and San Francisco who have come together to make some pretty cool leather goods.

The pieces debut November 18, with prices ranging from $125 to $2,800. Check the rest of the store, here. www.screamingmimis.com


-Christopher Nic.

Lady Gaga: Bad Romance Music Video

Not a huge fan of music videos. But when you f*ck around and wear Alexander McQueen S/S 2010 collection in your music video, then it becomes my concern.

She has been pulling out all the guns, especially when dealing with the fashion world. Being acknowledged by fashion icons all over the world at such an early age of your career really gives you a little ego.

Music and Fashion. My two loves. Lady Gaga gives me both. I love her.


-Christopher Nic.

Item of the Day- Jacquered Biker Jacket

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Anyone without a biker jacket this season is definitely sleeping! Edgy is in, and a motorcycle jacket is the epitome of edgy. The texture and shape of this one above is right on trend but unique enough to allow you to stand out among the crowd. And if you thought this was a crazy expensive leather jacket....think again, this jacket from TopShop is 65% Polyester and 35% Viscose. Though not as cheap as a coat from Forever21, this piece is priced at an acceptable price for a jacket. Click image for pricing.

 

-Doni W.

 

Holiday Gift Ideas: Perfect Stocking Stuffer

 

The time has come for everyone to start thinking about the perfect gift ideas for their loved ones. Surely I'm one of your loved ones, right? Regardless, this satin bow headband from BeBe will be the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season. Available in fucshia and black this hair accessory will go hand and hand with a little black party dress or festive sequin sweater. I can almost guarantee that if you get Doni your favorite gal this for Christmas, it will be worn that day!

 

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-Doni W.

GiltFuse Sale Starts Now!

GiltFuse.com is an exclusive online members only sample sale that sells hip designer goods for fractions of the department store prices. Members only sales are fashionista's best kept secret for finding the deal of the century on sought after items. Well since we love our readers so much, here's your invitation to join in on the exclusive shopping party at Gilt Fuse. But hurry, the sales don't last forever and one sale just started an hour ago!

-Doni W.