A sunny winter day in Brooklyn... last week, obviously, since it's been raining for the past couple of days!

Dress, vintage from The Frippery on Market Publique

Necklaces, vintage from Horizons & Circa Now

Earrings, vintage

Tights, unknown

Booties, Steve Madden

Most of the time, I like to keep my outfits simple and fuss-free. A cute dress that fits well, some tights, and high-high heels. Add a few necklaces for a bit of polish.

I love this dress because the wild flower print is fabulous, and the colors make it go with a lot - burgundy tights, brown boots, the possibilties are endless. Plus, since is a wool knit it fits like a dream and is super warm and comfortable. I wear it to work all the time, now that I've shortened it a bit (hey, at my height, I have to).

The necklaces are some of my favorites. One is a super-mini-minaudiere in brass from Horizons. It opens up to reveal a velvet lining, and you can store tiny treasures in it. My hubby Jon put a Guatemalan worry doll in it, because he says I worry way too much. The legend goes than you tell all your worries to your worry doll, you hide the doll and the doll will leave, carrying your worries with it. Nice idea, right?

The other chains you see are actually one necklace, all attached at the clasp. I got them at Circa Now here in NYC, and they are great because they have the layered look without the effort. Plus the tassel pendants are finished on both sides, so it doesn't matter if they turn over.

I decided to get with these Steve Madden booties after trying them on at the store when my friend Patti was in town. I love that the elastic cinches at the ankle and that they have a hidden platform - it makes them much more comfortable to walk in.

With Thanksgiving over with, winter has arrived in full-force. So I'm reminiscing of a lots of good times I had this fall, including a couple adventures...

A few weekends ago, our friends, Jon and I went to admiring the changing foliage of the deciduous trees in upstate New York. It was cold as hell, and since we've had such great weather in New York City, I was slightly unprepared. Still, we warmed up with soup, cider and a brisk walk. Here are some photos from our trip...

Our spot: Lake Minnewaska, near New Paltz, NY

I had stopped to do a little thrifting on the way, and it's a good thing I did! It was chillier that expected, and Matt had not won a jacket at all – so he borrowed this metallic bow sweater dress from my thrifting finds. I think it looks great on him! Since he is so tall, it looks more like a regular sweater than a dress...

Jon made my hands sweat by standing too close to the edge. Arrgghhh, I can't believe the picture came out sharp, I was trembling as I took it.

Since leaf-peeping was the main objective, we took a lot of nature shots.

Here's Matt & Margo posing for a picture. Margo was the only one prepared for the weather in a vintage plaid cape that went perfectly with the foliage. Admire the metallic 80s awesomeness on Matt.

Ah, the foliage!

Look! I am hiding! I decided to sneak into these burgundy bushes, as they were exactly the same hue as my vintage leather jacket, which I got as a gift from Jon's grandma (it used to be hers!). I love the ruched shoulders!

The view was incredible! It really makes me want to go back in the summer to swim in the lake.

Here is Jon again; and again standing too close to the edge (for my level of comfort, at least). We're really into oxblood right now, as evidenced by his oxblood wallabees and my burgundy coat. I think his vintage Carrera aviators have a tingue of oxblood as well...

 Jon also took a bunch of nature shots, including this one with this fun bobble lens of his. Cool effect, right?

Jennifer, from Sally Jane Vintage. Photo via her blog.

Jennifer from Sally Jane Vintage has bee one of my favorite fashion bloggers for a long time. I love her low-key style, her beautiful photos in abandoned houses and how she manages to wear plaid in the most fabulous ways.

Her blog is not just about her amazing fashion sense, but also her inpirations, which range from French New Wave movies (my faves too!), to indie designers, to old photos that have been rediscovered. And I love how she titles some of her posts with a line from song that inspires it or that she's listening to.

When I saw the plaid jumper and forrest green leather bag that Horizons listed yesterday, they immediately made me think of Jennifer. The bag is almost exactly like her vintage black Coach one, and the plaid jumper just seems right out of one of her ethereal photos among the fallen leaves. 

Jennifer, from Sally Jane Vintage. Photo via her blog.

Vintage Forrest Green Leather Bag,  Horizons Vintage

Vintage Handmade Wool Plaid Jumper, Horizons Vintage

Jessica Schroeder of What I Wore wearing a vintage coat and gloves from Market Publique.

Jessica borrowed our fox collar coat and some fabulous cropped gloves to get inspired by Margot Tenenbaum while playing with leaves at the park. Here are some pictures of her outfit, but you can see more of it (and get all the deets!), on her blog.

Both Market Publique Items are now for sale! So don't miss out on our BEST winter coat, and a pair of super-unique gloves that are vegan-friendly but with the croc-print look.

Just listed! More items from our Fall Collection - featuring textures galore: more suede, leopard spots, supple leather and cozy mohair. 

Vintage 80s Paisley Print Double-Breasted Soft Blazer 

Vintage 80s Leopard Print Suede Pencil Mini Skirt

Vintage Caramel and Gold Wide Leather Equestrian Cinch Belt 

Vintage 80s Brown Wool Mohair Melange Puff Sleeve Sweater 

Shorts coming soon!

Vintage 80s Rainbow Grid Dress Balloon Sleeves 

We've just listed some fabulous Fall items: cozy mohair sweaters, café cool leather jackets and some cute dresses for good measure. Snap them up before some one else does, as these goodies are one-of-a-kind.

More items coming on Thursday! Stay tuned.

Photos by Karen Evans

Vintage 80s Black Suede Strapless Bodycon Bustier Dress

Vintage 70s Cordovan Leather Jacket with Big Patch Pockets

Vintage Button Down Emblem Print Flared Mini Skirt

Vintage Puff Sleever Burt Sienna Mohair Mélange Sweater.

Shorts and shoes coming soon!

90s Revival Grunge Gingham and Floral Mini Dress

Vintage Black Roper Boots available at the Dossier Shop.
 

Vintage 80s Shocking Pink & Bows Dress

Vintage Waldorf Astoria Cocktail Pick Earrings by Erica Weiner - One of a kind!!

Fall's trickling into the house store, and we have some fabulous items up for sale, including long-sleeve shirts and dresses and a few lightweight jackets.

Snap them up quickly, as these pieces are one-of-a-kind and ending soon! You can either bid on these items, or  buy them right away.  The 'Buy Now' disappears after someone places a bid. And if you don't bid fast, someone might just buy it now...

Photos by Karen Evans.

80s LANZ Originals Black and Gold Lightweight Sailor Jacket

Vintage 70s 80s Navy Ruffled Pleated Mini Dress

Classic White Tiny Fit Shirt with Peter Pan Collar

Vintage 70s European Denim Zip Up Café Jacket

Vintage 70s Navy Sheer Embroidered Squares Button down Shirt &

Vintage 80s Diane Von Furstenberg Floral Carpet Duffle Bag

Vintage 70s Adorable Navy Snail Print Accordion Pleat Shirt

Vintage 80s Red Floral Balloon Sleeve Peplum Tunic Top

Vintage 80s Black Knit Sweater w Woven Leather Cape Collar

80s Glam Sequin Postcard Photo Bomber Jacket

As we transition from Summer into Fall, we'll be featuring multi-tasking items that you can wear now, then wear later when the weather gets a little chillier. We've also put together some ideas of things to pair them with, for both times of the year...

The item:

Vintage Floral Bustier Dress, Esme and Kate

Wear it now with:

Vintage Cartier Aviators, Mascara Jones

Vintage 80s Acid Wash Jacket, Erswhile Style

Vintage Oversized White Leather Clutch, Strim Vintage

Wear it later with:

Vintage Purple Long Scarf, The Vintage Scarf

Vintage Leather Jacket, Esme and Kate (SOLD!)

Vintage Olive Suede Pumps, Fashion Infusion

See our other Wear Now, Wear Later Features:

Ruby Wrap Dress

Menswear-Inspired Pinstriped Dress

As we transition from Summer into Fall, we'll be featuring multi-tasking items that you can wear now, then wear later when the weather gets a little chillier. We've also put together some ideas of things to pair them with, for both times of the year...

The item:

Vintage 70s Ruby Wrap Dress, Erstwhile Style on Market Publique

Wear now with:

Vintage 70s Oversized Tortoise Shell Sunglasses, Erstwhile Style on Market Publique

Vintage Parrot Wood Necklace, Vintage Angel on Market Publique

Vintage 9 West Woven Leather Peeptoes, Valley Vintage on Market Publique

Wear later with:

Vintage Fox Fur Stole, Esme and Kate on Market Publique

Vintage Fabergé-Inspired Caged Egg Necklace, Sugar Plum Vintage on Market Publique

Vintage 80s Peacock Feather Print Pumps, Crush Vintage on Market Publique

We hinted, hinted - and finally - here's a sneak peek at our collaboration with Audrey of Homerun Ballerina!