Underground Love Stories

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Henrik Vibskov

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Call me a late bloomer, but I was first introduced to this designer while in Berlin last fall when I discovered one of his sweater dresses hanging lonely on a rack in a tiny shop called WOOD WOOD. It was 70% off and still at a whopping 145 euros I had to take it (in my world 145euros is quite the price in comparison to my $10 and $20 frocks that I usually score at the Salvation Army.) This guy is amazing and knows how to mix his colors and patterns in a overstated fashion that totally allows the wearer to effortlessly make a statement. His Spring/Summer 2011 collection is just perfect! I don't know if I'll ever find his work again at 70% off I will cherish this sweater dress for seasons to come.

where's waldo?

✓ Resolution #1

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:54:00 +0000

This week I start adult ballet lessons at the Joffery Ballet School.

Wish me luck.

Someone once asked me .....

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:03:00 +0000

Qu'est-ce que tes adresses preferer a New York?
Et Voila...

The Salvation Army ♥♥♥♥♥

Second Hand/Fripe ...quite possibly where over 50% of my wardrobe comes from.

436 Atlantic Avenue, New York - (718) 834-1562

Teany ♥♥

This is Mobys teahouse in NYC. Quite small hence the name...
(coffee, tea, vegetarian dishes)

90 Rivington Street New York, NY 10002 (212) 475-9190

Ecomomy Candy ♥♥♥

If you have not been here before...go! Old school, new school, goodies, treats, and charms. If for none of the above then definitely go for the visual stimulus!
108 Rivington St New York, 10002 (800) 352-4544

Pequena ♥♥♥♥

Located in Fortgreen...this teeny tiny Mexican resto is just purr-fect for an afternoon in BK.
86 South Portland Avenue New York, NY 11217 (718) 643-0000

Pearl River Mart ♥♥♥♥

I am in this place at least once a week. It is full of shit that you do not need and can not live without! Tomorrow, I think I am going to buy a dress that I have been eyeing since last week.

477 Broadway New York, 10013 (212) 431-4770

Brooklyn Flea Market ♥♥♥

The Flea at Skylight One Hanson (the former Williamsburg Savings Bank)

Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm, through March 2011
1 Hanson Pl. (at Flatbush Ave.)
176 Lafayette Avenue New York, NY 11238 (718) 935-1052
I used to have a booth here many lives ago. It can be overpriced at times but its still very BK! In my opinion one of the best markets in NYC.

Opening Ceremony ♥♥

I have NEVER bought anything from this store but I love it. I go there at least once or twice a season. These guys know whats up. I go look around, get inspired, and then head to the Salvation Army...my pockets thank me later.
35 Howard Street New York, NY 10013 (212) 219-2688

Balthazar. ♥

Lunch and Brunch = Purr-fect!
80 Spring Street New York, NY 10012 (212) 965-1414

Leekan Designs ♥♥♥

The jewerly here is AMAZING and the price is right.
4 Rivington Street, New York - (212) 226-7226

Betty Bakery ♥♥♥

Located on Atlantic Ave a few doors down from the Salvation Army. I always stop in the get a Petite Four before I start my hunt. Its my little tradition.

48 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 - (718) 246-2402

Creatures of Comfort ♥♥

I just discovered this store. Much like Opening Cermony they have their fingers on the pulse of whats happening and carry some very "of the moment" designers and trends. When you can find a sale its usually worth it...I just scored a set of 3 MM6 rings for 75% off....nice!

205 Mulberry St, New York - (212) 925-1005

L'Orange Bleue ♥♥♥

Maybe its because I know the staff or because the steak is possibly one of the best I have ever had in my life...either way I love this place and you will too.
430 Broome Street New York, NY 10013 (212) 226-4999

Fabulous Fannys ♥

A amazing and seemly unlimited collection of moderately priced frames. These guys know what they are doing and are serious collectors. Both vintage and current designers.

335 East 9th Street New York, NY 10003-7724 (212) 533-0637

David Z. ♥

...and then there is the occasional stop at David Z...they suck, I hate them, and their website sucks...BUT damnit anytime I looking for a Jeffery Campbell shoe they always have it in my size. I dread going in there but hey they are reliable!

556 Broadway, New York - (212) 431-5450

All that I need to be ready for 2011 is 1978...

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:13:00 +0000

...and Jeffery Campbell

now I can finish the season!

ARouND the way GirL!

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:25:00 +0000

Well lets see, in 2010 I......

foundersandfollowers.com

Le Street Bloc

Le Coil

Gaetan Roussel - Dis-moi encore que tu m'aimes (clip officiel)

Coco Summer, Dockville Festival, Hamburg

Public Magazine, Paris

Fall NYC

Lotti Karotti

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Tue, 04 May 2010 03:23:00 +0000

it will come to me soon......I promise!

Uncomfortable Silences

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:18:00 +0000

Today I am sitting in a meeting at work when one of my bosses starts talking about embracing the "uncomfortable silences." My brain instantly left the room and wandered on a separate journey...one that only included only me and my thoughts, my worries, my fears, my need to fill in the blanks for everyone around me, how I do not let the silences speak for themselves. Its been months since my last post, months since my last work, months since I've been in my studio, months of silence. Inspiration is around but scattered, leaving me to over illustrate my past self as a resume to fill the now existing silence...really all I need to do is embrace it, let it exist, in others, in me...its not something that needs to be fixed or filled, but rather allowed to exist...one may be amazed at what the next noise may actually bring. Suddenly I want to listen more then I speak...

story, love, confusion....anouk and fellini! A lazy day in bed. Alice in Wonderland, hot tea, and movies. ▼♥▲☻♥✓

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Trashy Pleasures....

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Venus et ApoIlon... I love this series.

Pascal Bernier

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:58:00 +0000

Liquid Love

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Alice et Moi

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I adore this guy!

click here to view full screen

They had me by issue two

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:32:00 +0000

...my new favorite magazine

These days...

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:59:00 +0000

I'm thinking of
Escher, Dodgson, and Karin....
a good combination for the brain!

Summer Days...Fall me

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:56:00 +0000

Blogging for me used to be something that I ran home to do, recapping and recounting my moments, my experiences, and the adventures of my day for the world, or rather my six faithful followers to view. This past spring while sitting at a cafe in Paris, downloading my camera so that I could blog my heart out, I suddenly wanted to just stop finish my coffee and watch the people go by. I never again blogged for the rest of my stay in Paris....not because I no longer wanted to share my adventures with the world but rather because my moments were becoming lost in thoughts of the end result. Each moment was more of a story then an actual moment...I was in Paris and I wanted to live those moments and feel them as they were. Once back in New York I dragged myself to the computer just giving brief updates and highlights of the passing events. Usually I would check my email, log off, and go meet a friend for a drink. This was going to be my summer of "hanging out" and indeed it was. I picked up smoking, became a social drinker, a Friday night bar regular, and even managed to dip in and out of my fair share of what I like to call romantic mischief. Oh what a summer it was. I neglected all activities outside of my work, stopped my fleamarket, and said yes to just about every social outing that I could my hands on. By the end of the summer dare I say that I even had a bit of a posse that I rolled with, very not NiLeA P, but very enjoyable. To tie it all up...I ended the summer just as I had begun my spring... a huge soiree before I run off to Paris. This time it was the bitter sweet celebration of the end of my golden summer and the start of my golden year. What a better way to celebrate than a two week getaway in which I took all of my bad summer habits and kicked them up about three notches. Plunging myself into as much fun as possible in Paris, Holland, Stockholm, and Paris again, I was off with head and I danced danced danced until I was almost dead!...Well, in a Yeah Yeah Yeahs sorta way!

Sooooo...now those days are over. I've quit the smoking and the bar crawl has come to an end. I am looking forward to fall. A low key fall, in which Nilea P does not slip into hiberation but rather into creation...its time to get down to business. The fall me is all whined up and ready to go. It was a great summer and inspiration has arrived. New ideas, and a new regimen...who knows maybe I will even blog more. Ready, set, GO...Fall here I come..this is my golden year!

Last nights Tiki Party in Brooklyn

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:45:00 +0000

...

..and then rainy 2am bike ride home...only in NYC!

Photos courtesy of none other than ♥RB yall!

Potlach, La Ferme

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:36:00 +0000

This morning I will lay in my bed and watch episodes of my favorite cartoon of the moment...Potlach La Ferme...the adventures of fifteen animals all with very human like personalities (one duck is an expert in anthropology) and their daily dramatic stories on the farm. Absolutley amazing and stimulating. I will make a pot of tea and finish the gruyère in the fridge. Lazy Sunday....I♥U!

The other day while at Opening Ceremony...

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:21:00 +0000

DELFINA DELETTREZ - BLACK NAIL HAND RING...Oh how I can not stop thinking about you!

His, Her, My Dark Matter...Lovestory

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:12:00 +0000

I have been searching for the right words in this sea of madness called my thoughts. Today I checked out one of my favorite blogs herdarkmatter.com and there they were..scattered, separated, sprinkled...thoughts organized and defined.
Thanks ♥RB.
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NiLeA P et ReadyMade

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:02:00 +0000

Check out me, my life, and my collections' 7 page feature and cover shot...out on newstands Aug 4th!

Vampire Summer 1979

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:27:00 +0000

In the midst of all the "summer of the vampire" craze that has everyone staying up all night to read vampire chronicles and then watch the cable series, I almost forgot how much I love this song. Thanks Bauhaus for reinstating the cool.

Rouge Evidemment...Top 3 reds in my life right now.

noreply@blogger.com (P is for prettie) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:15:00 +0000

#1. While in Paris a quick stop at the Monoprix has turned into a love at first glide romance manifested into a manic obsessive addiction between me and a perfectly red tube of lipstick called Rouge Baiser #207. Its almost sexual how intensely stimulated I am by its perfect red color. I think that there are only a few times in a girls life when she notably discovers the ideal cosmetic and vows never to let it go. This is one of those moments!

#2. Nars Creme Blush in Turkish Red is ideal for the moments where I want to wear a understated yet glamourous look. Think more Grace Jones cool as opposed to the sweet and soft cheeks of an angelic cherub. Turkish red is a bold red just dark enough to sharpen up my look on the few days that I decide to wear a nude lip as opposed to my firey rouge that I mentioned above. With that said I NEVER wear the two together...I would not want to look like an extra from a bad 80's music video. Oh and it not greasy at all...it feels almost like a powder after it goes on which is perfect because I hate when it looks like you've mixed your makeup with vaseline.

#3. Years ago when I was just a poor intern going to fashion week on the leftover passes for the shows that my boss just could not be bothered to go to, I stumbled across this brand of nail polish in my free gift bag. Well that bag and the three others that I snagged from the seats next to mine. Creative Nail Design (CND) makes one of the best nail polish formulas ever and six years later I am still a fan. I wish that they would bring back #284 XXX (a red that makes a man wanna pee his pants when he sees you) but instead I settle for #424 Burn a red that still gets the same effect (okay maybe not the pee but that was gross anyway:)