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New items are coming to the Boutique this coming Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 9 AM. Follow me on twitter. Returning customers can reserve items simply by emailing me at boutique@brookandlyn.com. Please put “reservation” on the subject line. Also sign up (here) for the mailing list, that way you won’t miss a thing!

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Items from Right to Left:

1. Single Ruby Red 24K Gold Ring {size 7.5}…Vintage…$85

2. Trio Ruby Red 24K Gold Ring {size 5}…Vintage…$85

3. Sterling Silver Nest of Eagles Ring {size 6.5}…Vintage…$210

4. Organic 24K Gold Band {size 6.75}…Vintage…$75

5. Ruby Eye Unicorn Necklace…Vintage…$65

6. Alexis Kirk Loop Necklace…Vintage…$145

7. Givenchy Floral Bracelet…Vintage…$85

8. Alexis Kirk Python Belt…Vintage…$85

9. Roaring Lion Ring {size 7}…Vintage…$115

Vest Layers…I’ll be designing a fitted winter coat that will include (fingers crossed) couple of interchangeable vests to go along with it. The foundation layer will be cashmere black, vests could be leather, shearing and/or diff tone cashmere. (Dries Van Noten F2010, 3.1 Phillip Lim F2010)

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Locked Cropped Cape…Thinking these patches on the shoulder will translate nicely onto a fitted blazer. (Louise Vuitton F2010)

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In trying to get inspiration for my upcoming tailoring trip to Hong Kong. I’ve been scouring pages of Style.com. I came out with nothing! But when I went to the GQ.com, that was a totally different story. It must be the simplicity and the crispness of men’s clothes that I’m always find attractive. These are the top picks that I will be referencing over and over while I draw out my sketches for my tailors. This time around I will be documenting my projects very closely. Hope to share everything from my sketches, fabric shopping, fittings and then of the course final products.

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These are some overdue pictures from the Play Hooky, Kate Spade Bash during NYFW. Thanks Ms. Joelle van Dyne (the one with the gorgeous ruffle cardi) for sending these over. Check out her newest conquest while you’re on her blog, she’s has the runway version of the Satin Miu Miu platforms! She also made a fantastic blog post about the event. The party provided arts and crafts, spiked shirley temples (which I thought were virgin, I turn bright red when I drink so rarely do so during brightly lit events) and stylish petite girls left and right.

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I shot the outfit before heading out to the party since I wasn’t planning to bring my giant camera (always a mistake). I was saving my custom made yellow pants for a special occasion and thank goodness I did! What better place to wear yellow pants than to a Kate Spade party.

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Top: Zara

Bottom: Custom made Brook&Lyn pants

Shoes: Rocco P. platform boots

Jewelry: Vintage Pearl Collar Necklace (available here), Vintage coin necklace, Vintage cross necklace

Bag: Balenciaga

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Come take a look at Brook&Lyn Boutique now for some very friendly priced goodies. Click here to start your sale search!

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This is my typical work gear for when I attend previews, shoot for personal inspiration or taking photos of items for my style clients. Minus the 4″ heels, (I carry flats to change into), it lets me move around freely.

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Inside my Marni Gym bag: Michael Kors quilted leather gloves, “Children Playing Before A Statue of Hercules” book, business card holder, pen, earphones, pill box w/ my initials engraved (gift from my mother-in-law!), memory stick, chapstick, iphone (normally glued to my hand), flats (for when my ankle, knee and feet are crying out), Kate Spade Wallet, Prada Shades, MJ Key wallet, extra lens, and Canon camera. Not too girly but rather utilitarian!

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Top: Theory

Bottom: Dries Van Noten

Shoes: Dries Van Noten

Jewelry: Alexis Kirk Necklace, vintage cross ring

Shades: Prada

Bag: Marni

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One of my favorites, the 1977 Met Horse Cuff found the perfect home! I love the whole composition of this picture, so dramatic! Thanks Safiya for sending this snap shot my way. If you’ve bought something you adore from Brook&Lyn Boutique please send me a photo to boutique@brookandlyn.com. I always love hearing back from happy customers.

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One of the most memorable previews I’ve gone to this year was for Hare+Hart, an incredibly well edited all leather collection. Jennie Engelhardt and Emily Harrison (a Brook&Lyn Boutique customer I later learned!) are the brains and the talent behind this new sustainably and ethically produced line. All the leather and suede is from grass-feed, free roaming cows, reason behind the great quality of the material a well. The rest of the cow is used for consumption so no part of the animal is wasted. The lining is made from Aectate, a biodegradeable fiber made from wood pulp. I found all the designs to be completely classic and minimalistic, meant to last for years and not just a season. Jennie and Emily hit the trifecta with Hare+Hart; sustainably produced, beautifully designed and affordably priced.

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There were 5 pieces I immediately fell in love with, the Laird Trench coat, Donelan Tuxedo Blazer, Evans Shirt, Owens Glove (hand made by fourth generation glove makers) and my favorite the suede Cowling scarves. Suede scarves…why didn’t anyone else think of this! It’s incredibly soft and in the perfect shade of vibrant cadet blue (also comes in black, caramel, dove and violet). I will be first in line to purchase some of these goodies once their ecommerce store opens. Not worry, another post will go up to remind you folks when everything is finally for sale.

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These are some of my chocolate, tan, camel, taupe handbags that I own. The oldest one is the little taupe Miu Miu framed bag, purchased when I was 18 yrs old and the newest addition is the Rebecca Minkoff Linear Stud Flame Tote (thanks to Tweet My Bag). A 10 year collection, not an overload thank goodness. Someday my daughter or daughter-in-law will appreciate that I kept it all.

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I’m probably in the minority of people who really love to mix black and brown together. I think the two compliment each other really well. Wearing an all black outfit like this one while carrying a black bag can get a little depressing. This much black needs a little flare, and why not brown!

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I first heard about Rebecca Minkoff from a good college girlfriend who used to carry the “Morning After Bag”. I remember thinking, what a provocative name for a purse. I can’t believe that was five years ago. Jenny from Tweet My Style just sent over this Rebecca Minkoff Linear Stud Flame Tote for me to test drive for her pet project Tweet My Bag. My favorite part of the bag are the mix of embelishments, the gold, silver and gun metal all go wonderfully together. One more thing: Tweet My Bag is offering a 25% discount on RM bags and a chance to win a freebie bag for anyone who uploads a picture of their own bag.

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Top: Uniqlo Tee, Helmut Lang blazer

Bottom: Vintage leather pants

Shoes: Dries Van Noten

Jewelry: All vintage except the CC Skye braided bracelet

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Linear Stud Flame Tote

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I was reading Flaunt Magazine online and came across an article on Charlotte Gainsbourg’s new album, IRM. I’ve always loved her as an actress but now after 3 albums I’m a fan of her music as well. IRM, produced by Beck was inspired by her survival of a cerebral hemorrhage that nearly ended her life. I downloaded the entire album and have been listening to it on loop for the entire day.