Tuesday, August 12, 2008
East Coast Whirl
While Casey and Vanessa have been able to check out the latest Sunheemoon fashions on the West Coast, I've been over in New York City and Baltimore, doing a bit of budget shopping of my own. My favorite spot by far has definitely been on the Lower East Side on Broome and Orchard St, where I stumbled upon a brand new (10 days old) local boutique called Lael, showcasing the designs of recent Parsons and F.I.T. graduates. I was also a fan of Moo Shoes, a vegan-friendly shoe and accessory retailer with their own meowing Moo mascots inside. On the recommendation of my sister and brother-in-law, I hopped on over to Il Laboratorio Del Gelato, where I snagged an amazing bite of Amaretto Crunch and a tub of Hazelnut to take home for later. Barrio Chino, a neighborhood hangout with an incredible Enchilada Mole and dazzling Mojitos where I met up with an old college friend, was the perfect way to end the evening.
But the highlight of my trip had to be when I donned my Patricia tunic in B&W Dandelion for the first time on my way to the Museum of Natural History. My 32-year-old brother, who himself is a fan of free t-shirts from web start-up companies, who also had to be tricked into buying jeans that were not 2 sizes too large, even commented, "Wow, Joyce. What a nice dress!"
When my computer science brother notices design, you know it's gotta be good. And with our Emma and Gloria Ruffle Tops marked down to unspeakable prices (haha, just go check out the site), I can't wait to be back in the Bay to snag my next compliment (via Sunhee's choiciest cuts and eye-catching fabrics) from this ole brother o'mine!
Joyce
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