Showing posts with label J. Crew. Show all posts
Showing posts with label J. Crew. Show all posts

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Military Matters

For the Guy

Levi's by FILSON, $178

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Peace Corps vintage Italian Army Jacket, $80

FILSON Mackinaw Cruiser, $279.50



Alpha Field Coat Liner, $28

For the Girl

FILSON Timber Jacket, $210


Rag & Bone Leigh Jacket, $475

Marc by Marc Jacobs Jacket, $300

Norma Kamali Short Sleeping Bag Coat, $550


Marc Jacobs Jacket from Last Winter
Was $2,531, Now $1,774


J. Crew Field Jacket, $98



Words or weapons, do we always have a choice?

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom

Monday, July 12, 2010

Buying Good is Doing Good

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It takes the women of the Wayuu tribe of Colombia and Venezuela up to a month to weave a susu woven bag, working eight hours a day, every day.

Buying the susus directly from the Wayuu Taya Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps improve the lives of Latin American indigenous communities while maintaining and respecting their traditions, culture and beliefs, seems like the most shrewd and socially aware thing to do. The proceeds from the sale of all the items in its online gift shop go to benefiting the Wayuu people. The bags are made at Shukumajaya, the foundation's women's center where women are educated on parenting and nutrition, family planning and hygiene. All bags are one-of-a-kind.

J. Crew sells the bags for $175 at its Madison Avenue store in Manhattan, 1035 Madison Avenue; SURevolution is selling the bags for $430 at its Bridgehampton shop, 2462 Main Street, 631. 613. 6565; the Wayuu Taya Foundation is selling the bags for $140. You do the math.

Receiving can be as beautiful as Giving.

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom

Monday, June 28, 2010

Paul Smith, Pleats Please, Proenza Schouler, J. Crew, DDC Lab, Diesel and Woodbury Commons are Majorly Irresistible

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Essential Stop for the Guy





J.Crew for the Guy, the Girl and the Kids






Mixed Bag
(ReKrommended in the Bag)

Pleats Please, Proenza Schouler, DDC Lab, Diesel and Woodbury Commons


Temptation is Everywhere.

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Real vs. Deal vs. Steal

Real

Christian Louboutin
Delfin Platform Espadrille Wedges
$475.00

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vs.

Deals

Stubbs & Wootton
Grace Rib Natural
$275



J. Crew
Estella metallic espadrilles
$98.00



vs.

Steal

Women's Espadrille Wedges
Only at oldnavy.com
$29.50

Only you can decide how real you want to be. Sometimes getting a deal is better than being real.

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom

Monday, May 3, 2010

April Showers Bring Many May Sales

Starting 5/3; M–S (10–7), Su (noon–5). All merchandise is 40 percent off at Takashimaya's closing sale. 693 Fifth Ave., nr. 54th St. (212-350-0100).

Krom's Comment: I would wait until the reduction is more aggressive.

5/4–5/6; T (1–7), W (8–7), Th (8–3). Find deals on spring 2010 merchandise at the White + Warren sample sale. The cashmere cable duster is $100 (originally $250), the cashmere cocoon cardigan is $85 (originally $165), and model and pima cotton layering tees are $20 (originally $60). 80 W. 40th St., nr. Fifth Ave., third fl. (212-398-3295).
5/4–5/7; T–F (10–7). Spring/summer clothes are 60 percent off at the J.Crew sample sale. Clothingline, 261 W. 36th St., nr. Seventh Ave., second fl.

5/5–5/7; W (9–8), Th (10–7), F (10–6). Dresses, tops, skirts, outerwear, shoes, handbags, and more are up to 75 percent off at the Vivienne Tam sample sale. 260 W. 39th St., nr. Eighth Ave.



5/5–5/7; W–F (10–6). Men's and women's shoes, bags, and accessories are up to 70 percent off at the Cesare Paciotti sample sale. 12 W. 57th St., nr. Fifth Ave., Ste. 901. Cash only.

Krom's Comment: Two sales ago, there was a nice selection, and the prices were reasonable; last sale, the merchandise looked worn, and the prices did not reflect it. I don't love their shoes for men.


Through 5/9; T–S (noon–7), Su (noon–6), M (closed). Tom Binns jewelry from the Tough Chic, Faux Real, Dumont, Classic, and Anti-Luxxx collections is 40 percent off during the Bargain Binns megasale. New stock will be added continuously. 41 Perry St., nr. W. 4th St. (917-475-1412).

Krom's Comment: I won't be missing this one. Although the reduction is not that great, the product is!

Collecting fabulous things requires effort.

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Navy Naturally

On Them










Photos courtesy of instyle.com

For Us

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J. Crew Cotton Blazer, $178

Luella Wool Blazer, $490 and Stella McCartney Wool Blazer, $1,645
McQ Wool Blazer, $352.50 and Brooks Brothers Boy's Wool Blazer, $198



J. Crew Wool Peacoat, $175


Michael Kors, $838.25 and A.P.C. Cotton Peacoat, $430



Milly Coat, $575


You can't go wrong with a classic.

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom