Everybody! Come on...Dance and Sing!

Everybody Shoes
 

I wanted low-heel, below-the-calf boots, and I found some by Everybody Shoes that I like a bunch in grey (which I was not expecting) at Tani shoes on W. 72nd St.  I really dig them, but have found that they are not all that comfortable as I got heel blisters and cuts below my ankle bones. Easily rectified using big Band-Aids, but I am hoping they break in without breaking me first...

My Adidas Walk Through Concert Doors

I have a little bit of a problem, in that when I see retro-looking sneakers on sale...I MUST BUY THEM.  In this case, I bought a pair of men's size 8 Adidas Neos (I didn't realize Justin Beiber was the brand spokesperson, which may be why they were on sale) at DSW on Broadway & 79th St., where the Filenes Basement used to be.  They were on sale for $38.50, and I had a $10 off coupon -- so if you do the math...that makes them: REALLY CHEAP.

Adam Ant: My First Style Icon. love

Adam Ant Live at Best Buy Theater, NYC - 10/6/12

Fall Sale at Catherine Angiel (Jewelry)

Catherine Angiel...may be affordable between Sept. 29- Oct. 7!

Matt Bernson Shoes: Mood Altering

In an effort to alleviate what was certainly the worst mood of the year, I visited Matt Bernson shoes in Tribeca (near Staple St??) for the first time.  Definitely unique.  Not "shoe" expensive.  And I can't wait to see what they bring out next.  I did not intend to buy these.  But I did.  And have been wearing them around the house like they're slippers (believe it or not they are comfy, and this from a Guerilla who can no longer wear high-heels).  What a relief!

Matt Bernson
20 Harrison St.
Tribeca, NYC
USA
Earth

Big Sale at Catherine Malandrino

Holy Moly!  60% at Catherine Malandrino in the Meatpacking.  A day of surprises ended with this one. Hint: If your size isn't on the floor, they might just have it in back.  My $260 bill was whittled down to $104. 

Linge Shoes: Ballet Flats that I Love, Want, Desire

I am a big sucker for ballet flats.  Always have been, always will be.  I haven't seen these Linge flats in person (yet), but from the photos I'm pretty sure I love the style and colors.  And only $59 when I rarely see a flat for less than $125?  Key attributes:
-soft leather full-sole ballet shoe

-leather interior lining

-elastic ankle strap can be worn inside or outside foot

-elastic tie can be tightened for perfect fit

Max Mara Atelier: Fall/Winter 2012 collection

Dress coat with travel pillow collar in goose down, kimono sleeves with maxi cuffs



Linear egg-shaped frequent flyer coat in pure double face cashmere, with matching small bon ton mink collar

MaxMara Atelier is a special project focusing on the coat. The above coats are my least and most favorite from the Fall/Winter 2012 collection.  In that order.

E. Village Change of Season Changes Focus

Change of Season re-opens: Focusing on menswear and gender neutrals.

ANNA Moves on Up...Still on the East Side

Storefront

Store left

Store right

Store counter

ANNA Store window: ALL RIGHT!!

My favorite store in all the land has relocated 8 blocks north and 1.26 blocks west.  I visited last week and bought a great dress while visiting with Heather who assured me that I didn't look as "Rubenesque" as I thought I appeared in the mirror (I do, but thank you for being nice).

But I digress...With double the dressing room space, you and your alter ego can try on everything in the store in half the time!  There's also more floor space covered by a freshly lacquered wood floor that will come in handy when you need to check out how the dress you're trying on will look while you are dancing - preferably BREAK dancing, although you should probably buy the dress before you go and do that. 

With the finishing touches almost complete, the apparel is as fresh as always! (Although there is no expiration date on ANNA-gear).

And if that doesn't convince you to visit: the neighbors are not unworthy either: Pas de Deux and Veniero's, in particular.

ANNA
330 E. 11th St.
www.annanyc.com
http://twitter.com/annastorenyc