Archive for December, 2009

December 30, 2009

Happy New Year!

Josef will be closed December 31st – January 6th. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, January 7th at 10:00am. Check back then for our online and in-store Winter Sale! We hope you have a safe and happy New Years!

Please note: Online orders placed between December 31st and January 6th will be shipped on January 7th. Thank you for your patience.

December 29, 2009

Best of 2009

We’ve had some great moments this year. If 2010 is half as good as 2009 was, then we’ve got it made. Thanks to you, our dear readers, for following us. We love it when we hear from you, so keep it coming! Here’s a list of what we thought was spectacular this year.

  • Daily reads: fashiontoast, Anywho and Jak & Jil
  • TV: 30 Rock and 24/7 Pacquiao v Cotto
  • City: New York
  • Boutique: Pas de deux
  • Dessert: Crack Pie
  • Comfy shoes: fleecy crocs
  • Fierce shoes: Rupert Sanderson platform booties
  • Designers: Twinkle by Wenlan and Wren
  • New designer: Vena Cava
  • Jewelry: anything oxidized silver
  • Bag: the ones with long shoulder straps
  • Watch: Rolex Daytona
  • Editors: Carine Roitfeld and Kate Lanphear
  • Fashion inspiration: street style, Copenhagen
  • Flats: black calfskin leather ballerinas
  • Jacket: leather biker
  • Scarf: A Peace Treaty Capra Collection
  • Business owner who did it his way and made it: Thomas Keller
  • Toys & Games: Buckyballs
  • Accessory: belts
  • Hair: Emily at Bladerunners
  • Flickr photostream: desireecherisse
  • Athletes to watch: Manny Pacquiao and Baby J
  • Beats: Jay Z x Alicia Keys
  • Splurge: Dries Van Noten Mohair Jumper as worn by Tara Vasev on Jak & Jil
  • Bangs: grown out and braided to the side
  • Beverage: Shiner
  • Consistent local dining experience: Aziza
  • Dance genre: popping and locking
  • Peeps: you!

Have a Happy New Year!

December 28, 2009

Lainey’s back


Photo: Castle Rock Entertainment

We just got the box set of Seinfeld DVDs, and the challenge is to find an episode never seen. In the process we’ve started to really like the early 90′s styling of Elaine Benes. Fashion has started to cycle again, and this time it’s with the 1990′s — the prominent shoulders in the top photo, the floral dress in the middle photo and the black/peach color combo and jacket proportions in the bottom photo. Plus, we’re loving the oxfords with short socks. Elaine can do no wrong. We’ll be referring to these looks in 2010 for much needed fashion inspiration.

December 28, 2009

Things to consider for the New Year

December 23, 2009

One of 2009′s Best

A. Chung in the Wren Elephant Dress. One of the best selling pieces we’ve had this year. elephants + chuck taylors = win

December 22, 2009

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones

Our warmest wishes to you during the season!

Photo: saipua

December 21, 2009

Alexa Chung wearing Wren cardigan!

On the last episose of MTV’s It’s On with Alexa Chung, Alexa wears a cashmere Wren Cardigan over a party dress. We like how she mixes dressy with everyday separates. Try this look for the Holidays or New Year’s party instead of jeans and a party top. Have a great Monday!

December 18, 2009

Holiday Cheer

What a great way to end the day. We received a package from Twinkle and inside was this awesome hand-knit chunky Christmas ball! With a 6″ diameter, this ornament steals the Christmas decoration show. To get your own hand-knit Christmas ball, visit Twinkle’s website.

December 18, 2009

Have you seen it?

Our picks from the Vena Cava Resort Collection is selling fast. Check it out today. All pieces are available in store and online.

December 17, 2009

We heart Sofia

We’ve been following screenwriter and director, Sofia Coppola, for the better part of a decade now, and we really admire her understated style. When she glams it up for the cameras we are completely joyful. She’s adorable in this Anna Sui frock, the same body as our very own Psychedelic Floral Dress. Long time fan of Anna Sui, Sofia embraces the line’s bohemian, rock-and-roll aesthetic, and we love it too! Check out more Anna Sui here. Psst, and if you’re in the know, you’ll use promo code: peacelove20 at checkout for an additional 20% off your purchase! (offer expires Dec. 31, 2009)

Photo: nymag.com