9.12.2009

The Justification: How to Wear This Stuff


Justification #1: It can be worn in the summer or winter











Justification #2: By adding biker shorts, you can still be a lady no matter what you're undertaking.

















Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day?

Justification #1: You'll get to wear part of your wardrobe more often than just three months out of the year.

Justification #2: Look at how cute/not summery they are with winter clothes!









9.11.2009

A bulk candy store?!


Spotted at the Charlotte Ronson show: Annabelle Dexter Jones looking adorable, Nicky Hilton, Tinsley Mortimer, Russell Simmons, Hilary from WhoWhatWear and, of course, the always beautiful Mark Ronson.

Our favorite jet-setters (and other atticusshop editors) Kristin and Stephani caught the show today and commented on the harem inspired looks, as well as the leather and studs and cut-outs, oh my! Even though a rainy, windy day couldn't keep them from New York, apparently those conditions can keep them from flying home. Hurry back girls! And for god sake, buy that bulk candy store in the airport out of stock!

Deep Thoughts: Hoodies


There's a girl about town Kristin and I have unkindly dubbed, "hoodie girl." As another friend put it, "she looks like she's done about 20 years of hard drinking!" We're usually not this mean (Kristin anyways) and this girl is not unattractive. She just suffers from the common malady of wearing a virtually indistinguishable variation of the same outfit every day. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for lazy. I'm the girl who wears leggings 98% of the time because they're one tiny step up from pajamas, so I feel her pain. But with so many other exceptional and unique options, it's time to give the hoodie a much-needed vacation and graduate to more sophisticated styles.

I've extolled the virtues of Kerrigan by Daryl K wrappers before, so if you haven't already checked them out, do it, and do it now! Aude. also offers ultra soft and cozy shrugs perfect for chilly nights. And as a personal believer that a girl can never have too many cardigans, options from Loomstate will permanently banish that hoodie to the back of the closet.

Wrappers, shrugs, cardigans or stoles, it doesn’t matter which; pulling one on instead of the old standby will instantly update an outfit.

9.10.2009

Said in Context


"The money has to go out the window to come back through the door."
-Karl Lagerfeld

Cities across the world are hosting Fashion's Night Out parties tonight in an attempt to jump start the sluggish state of shopping. If you're lucky enough to be in NYC tonight, have a cocktail for us (preferably one at each stop!) while you shop.

Alternatively, if you find yourself stuck in Middle America, support your favorite local retailer by stopping in and making a purchase. Even if it's small, at least you'll be doing your part to save shopping. If your favorite store happens to be Atticus, head on over. We're opening some wine and playing dress up at 5pm!

Cheap Thrills



Regular Price $295
Sale Price $206.50

Everyone loves a good deal, and deals are just that much sweeter when you don't have to search for them. Leave the sifting through sale racks and digging through discount bins to us. We'll tell you when we find a steal that's simply too good to pass up.

9.09.2009

Happy fashion week lovelies!



There's nothing we love more than a $7 side of bacon.

Why Don't You...

9.08.2009

Deep Thoughts: Swearing Off

After crying into my millionth shot of whiskey last week, I proudly proclaimed to a friend that I was swearing off. Never again will I tangle with any of the following: bartenders, artists and/or boys who have ever or are currently in a band. This led to a painstaking trip down memory lane, but as I recalled my many, many mistakes, I remembered one thing fondly. No, not the boy who didn't speak English, although talking IS overrated in my book...it was the clothes. The clothes, the clothes, the clothes! So while I'm quitting my beloved downtown boys cold turkey, I figured, I'm still allowed to dress the part, right?

Obviously a great leather jacket is key. Unfortunately, finding the perfectly distressed piece is almost as hard as finding one of these boys willing to pick up the tab. If you can’t wear one conventionally, the next best thing is to have one on your arm. Made from recycled leather jackets, Ashley Watson’s buttery soft bags, only look better when knocked around.

Hands down, no one does downtown disheveled like T Alexander Wang. The tops epitomize careless cool to perfection. Add dark denim or ACNE skinnies and you’re almost out the door. LNA leggings are another perennial favorite, not only because they look cool but they're also comfortable as hell. Dancing up a storm is a very serious task, anything comfortable is key.

Even though I’ve severely limited my pool of future victims, I like to think I'm keeping the best part. And after all, Alexander Wang is one boy that never lets me down.