Shop the Trend, Local: Quilted Northern

Here it is, our inaugural shop the trend, local post!

Find links to the boutiques after the jump.

New Feature! Shop the Trend: LOCAL!

When we started this blog six meager months ago, we wanted to present trends in fashion, music, lifestyle, and food on a local level. While we think we've been successful to some extent, one aspect that eluded us was presenting merchandise from local boutiques. Well, the times they are a-changing, because we've spent the past few weeks gathering resources, and we're now able to bring you shopping options on a local level!

We're thrilled to roll out this new feature later this week, starting with our "Quilted Northern" trend. Keep an eye out for it!

Vive le mom and pop!

Runway Trend: Quilted Northern

Our "Quilted Northern" trend features two concepts; (1) quilting in non-traditional fabrications such as metallics and leather, and (2) quilting in unexpected silhouettes such as skirts and pants. This trend is sort of a new birth, in that it hasn't evolved from any previous trends, but we do see it evolving for spring next year when the term "quilting" becomes more liberal with a combination of padded quilting AND patchwork. Stay tuned early next year for that trend, we're calling it "Fresh Gypsy"!

(first row: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Anna Sui, Awake by Natalia Alaverdian, Banana Republic, Betsey Johnson,
second row: by Malene Birger, Catherine Malandrino, Chado Ralph Rucci, Chanel, Christopher Raeburn, 
third row: Creatures of Comfort, L'wren Scott, Norma Kamali, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Minkoff)

Shilpa Ray Was on Fire Last Night in Brooklyn!

We have been long-time fans of the wonderful Shilpa Ray and her Happy Hookers. But, up until last night, we had never seen her live and in action.

A part of Forest Fire's new album release at Glasslands this past weekend, Shilpa and her big voice tore the house down.

Although not a new song for her, take a listen to Erotolepsy below if you've never heard her and do a little dance in your room to pay homage to the weekend.