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Walking around the West Village with Jennine! (a big thank you to Jennine for taking my outfit photo).

Last Friday, Jennine and I decided to spend some quality time (and much needed relaxation!) walking around the West Village before she left the city. We had a great lunch at Morandi talking about all things Internet related. Then we walked around Bleecker and Christopher Street and did some shopping.

We oogled jewelry at Sucre & Albertine General, tried on various garments at Cynthia Rowley, and Jennine ate her first-ever Magnolia cupcake. YUM! We mostly behaved, but I did end up getting a pair of vintage malachite earrings and a 50s clear lucite bracelet at Albertine General. There was too much temptation there for me to resist! I justified it by having a matching malachite ring and knowing that clear accessories are the thing to have right now...

After that, we stopped by Aedes de Venustas, my favorite perfume store ever, were Jennine helped me narrow down my perfume choice to 1, after many months of deliberation (I'm very picky about perfume). More on the choice later...

Here's what I wore:

Turban, vintage from Patricia H. via the Manhattan Vintage Show

Cropped trapeze shirt, vintage from Lorry Polizzi via the Manhattan Vintage Show

Lace bodysuit, TopShop (bought due to regret of selling this vintage one!)

Pleated pants, vintage, thrifted

Booties, Marc by Marc Jacobs about millions of years old (at least 4).

Jennine had a fabulous outfit on - of course. Take a closer look on her blog.

For all of you pining after her overized vintage tapestry bag, I have a surprise for you... Stay tuned!!!

Magnolia cupcakes - yum! And they have rainbow sprinkles!

Update! A new photo of New Year's surfaced on Facebook! 

Here we are, at Baba having New Year's Eve dinner. Enjoy!

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Outfit - New Year's Eve

Dress, vintage from Franny & Roey

Tights, unknown

Shoes, Marc by Marc Jacobs

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I'm really into velvet for the holiday season. It's warm, soft and cuddly, but unlike a snuggie, it's still festive and dressy. So for New Year's Eve I opted for this tiny velvet vintage number I found at Franny & Roey.

It was on the window, and I instantly had to try it. I loved how the dark inky velvet was contrasted with the silver  & gold trim and multi-colored rhinestones. I also loved that it has extra-mini - perfect for a night out. And as a bonus: it has pockets!! ROCK ON.

I paired it with my trusty black tights (I have at least 20 pairs, so I will never know where they came from) and shiny, shiny patent leather shoes from Marc by Marc Jacobs I got at Saks Fifth Avenue.