Looking for something to do this Thursday? Fort Greene’s Thistle & Clover is hosting a trunk show with the girls behind Dusen Dusen and Eayrslee. They will be there to walk you through their collections and the shop will be offering deep discounts on past seasons. Wine and yummy treats will Continue reading
Next Tuesday I embark on my first ever trip abroad! I’m meeting my boyfriend, John and his brother, Eric in Zurich, Switzerland and then we are making our way to Paris, France and finally Nuremberg, Germany to visit good friends and attend a beer festival in a castle moat. I’m beyond thrilled! Continue reading
One doesn’t have to look hard to find a Brooklyn-based jewelry designer these days. The city is literally spilling over with designers working with beads, gems, metals, hemp, chains, leather, wood, and just about every material you can name. So understand that when I decided to write a spotlight on Continue reading
After spending a lovely sunny spring Saturday at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden during their annual Sakura Matsuri cherry blossom festival (you can read all about my visit here), I’ve definitely got cherry blossoms on the brain. Everything about those blooms–the vibrant color, the delicacy, the girlishness–has got me thinking about how I can Continue reading
Looking for a way to incorporate the bright colors and lively nature of Cinco de Mayo into your closet or home? Today’s roundup includes a few pieces I stumbled upon in Etsy’s marketplace. These items are all local, so offer to pick up directly from the shop owner and avoid Continue reading
Nothing brightens up an otherwise bland outfit or room better than a splash of mint. Like toothpaste in your mouth, mint adds freshness and a sense of cool that is welcome in these late spring / early summer months. I’m currently in the market for a way to incorporate mint Continue reading
Amy of Wildfell Hall Vintage is a New Zealander who has been living in Brooklyn for the past 10 years and has collected, worn, altered, and coveted vintage since she was a teenager. She considers 1989 her favorite year, or at least that was when she had the most hair Continue reading
What was once a company known for its colorful nylon shopping bags has become a full-fledged design company offering bags in both canvas and leather. I’ve been an admirer of BAGGU for its work in reducing shopping bag waste for some time now but it wasn’t until recently that they Continue reading
A huge thank you to Mari Meade Dance Collective and everyone who made this fashion spread possible. We had a fun time! xoxo, Rima & Rachel Above: Rima and Rachel wearing Mary Meyer Photography: Timor Raz
Eden Connelly a.k.a. Ether: poet, DJ, local food enthusiast, animal lover. SO: What brings you to Brooklyn? EC: Coming from upstate, it felt like the next move. It felt like living anywhere else would be blowing it. In hindsight, I came here for the inspiration–the motivation, the realness, the freedom, and Continue reading