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great gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-for hipster girl on your list November 30, 2008

i hope you liked yesterday’s post, but i know you’re asking - “what about the hipster girls? what cool gifts can i get for them?” here’s some ideas we came up with while shopping at the mall on black friday.
the first snap is a wrap cardigan from Free People. i love this store (and they are a frequent adwords advertiser that pops up on this site!) if you couldn’t get enough of all the wrap dresses that were hot this past summer, this cardigan is for you. ($128)
the next shot shows two outfits that were prominently displayed in the doorway of Free People. i liked the fact that they were showing a light-colored sweater and a dark-colored sweater, and super skinny jeans as well as slightly flaired jeans. the looks are both very current and fashion-forward, but it shows you can dress with variety and still be on the cutting edge. lucky you! (i guess that’s why the store’s called “free people” and not “fashion’s slaves.”)
the next shot was taken at Urban Outfitters - a gorgeous violet hat with lace. so vintage, and yet, so now. great gift for your girlfriend who loves hats. (you know who i’m talking about… yep - that girl. wouldn’t she look adorable in this?) ($34)
thefollowing two pictures are of the same dress - on the hanger and on me. the hanger shot shows the matching cape that goes with the dress. this outfit is chic - made of wool, it’s mid-thigh length and features brass buttons in two columns. the zipper is in the side seam. i loved it. (dress $108, cape $148)
that next picture is a bit difficult to see; sorry about that. i had to take it through the window of sephora. it’s sephora’s own train case make-up organizer. they come in different finishes and sizes. (the faux black croc was my personal fave.) i believe this size sells for $89. my best friend in new york has several of these. they are awesome and make it easy to travel with all your cosmetics. (yes, they make them bigger - don’t worry.)
the next two snaps are of another dress i fell in love with. it was light and filmy - definitely a “date dress.” it’s coolest feature was the fact that, although at first look it appears to be strapless, it actually has a flesh-toned piece that makes it a simple sleeveless style - much easier to wear. the skirt is slightly swingy and lands at the knee. ($88)
that last shot was the steal of the day! it was discovered at H&M and was marked down to ten bucks! (see the tag for evidence.) cap sleeves, white lace edging, buttons, pin tucks - what more could anyone possibly want for just $10??? answer… nothing more.
so there’s a few ideas for the girls. and guys - don’t hesitate to buy your gf clothes as a gift. my husband buys me clothes every christmas. it’s a very personal gift and it’s sweet to know what he likes to see me wear.
tomorrow - fun oddities and unique gifts for that extremely difficult-to-please hipster.
see ya then,
julie

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great gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-for hipster guy on your list November 29, 2008

okay, so you need great hip gifts that your cool loved ones will adore, and you need to be able to get them all with a simple trip to the mall, right?
well, here’s some ideas for the guys.our first stop at the mall yesterday was Urban Outfitters. this brown cordoroy jacket dylan is modeling in the first shot was originally $75, but was marked down to $30. dylan loved it. it ended up in the cart.
next was a stylish scarf we tried on dylan. it was $24, which is a nice price for a gift for that hipster who knows that black and white is a no-lose combination.
and if you want your hipster sweetie to smile when he (or even she) opens that box, you can’t miss with slim jeans. these were marked down to $9.99 at Urban Outfitters. three pairs wound up in our cart.
this next shot is a gorgeous double-breasted jacket with a hood. dylan loved it, but since it was $148, it stayed in the store. maybe we’ll catch it when it goes on sale.
black fingerless gloves? very stylish. they went great with the cordoroy jacket, and for $12, they were a no-brainer. if you need a gift that’s kinda practical, yet kinda fun, these gloves would make a good choice.
next we have the kangol hat display. my hubby loves these hats, mainly because they stay put and don’t migrate up, leaving a little bubble at the top of your head. every year we get him a few more colors. this year we went with tan and gray. ($24 each.)
the hat in the next photo was $28. so ska! remember the specials, madness, and all those other great bands? this hat just makes me wanna dance. buy it for the rude boy in your life. and the argyle sweater was a find from yesterday, as well, but not from Urban Outfitters. we found it at H&M. at 39.99 it wasn’t exactly a bargain, but dylan and i agreed to share it, so really, it was only $20 each.
the next shirt is an awesome marvel T we found featuring the silver surfer. at $19.90, it would be a terrific find for your marvel comic fan. (just don’t make the mistake of assuming all comics lovers go for marvel. if you have a dyed-in-the-wool DC lover, go for superman instead.)
the next shot is a red graphic T under a double breasted blue cardigan. double breasted is definitely hot among the hip right now. and what hipster doesn’t love the nostalgic look of a cardigan? (graphic T $12.90, cardigan $29.90)
lastly, the scarves in the bottom left corner. nice, right? they’d certainly make good gifts, but i bought that gray and black scarf for dylan at Urban Outfitters last holiday season. so be warned. the hipster on your list may already have that scarf in his wardrobe. 

so happy hunting, shoppers! there’s plenty of choices for that chic-ster you need to buy for - lots of argyle (but lean toward funky styles, like the slim v-neck above, rather than blander preppy shapes) black and white, skinny pants, and vintage-inspired jackets and accessories. keep your eyes out for bargains, and let me know what you find. tomorrow look for a list of gift ideas for that girlie hipster you are hoping to please this season.

a demain,
julie

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black friday! woohoo! November 28, 2008

well, it’s here. the BIGGEST shopping day of the year. and for my family, that means one thing - the King of Prussia mall. if you are unfamiliar with this mall, let’s just say — it’s big. ENORMOUS. so big, we often cannot get through the entire place in one day. too many stores, too little time. most people think we are nuts for going there on a crowded, hyped up day like black friday, but we say - that’s the whole idea! hustle and bustle, chistmas decorations, noise, crowds, high fashion, great stores - it’s the closest you can get to shopping in nyc this side of the pennsylvania state line.

besides having an apple store, the other uber-cool store K of P can brag about is urban outfitters. now, i don’t know about you, but i feel that for a chain store, they have pretty cool merch. i’m going to head there first (as usual for us on the big day of shopping) and take some snaps of the wares they are offering this holiday season. check back later for the updated version of this post. and girls — my son dylan may be modeling some of the styles, so you will want to be sure you check back. just saying.

a tout a l’heure,
julie

update - 9:42 PM on black friday
dear readers,
i just got home. too tired to post the numerous pics and shopping suggestions from the day. will update this “black friday” story tomorrow.
a demain,
julie

dear julie, help! it’s thanksgiving! November 27, 2008

dear julie,
help! today is thanksgiving and i’m going to my new boyfriend’s house and meeting his parents for the first time (gulp!) i’m nervous that they might not “get” me, you know? especially since he’s just getting into this hip-style thing, and i think all of his previous gf’s have been kinda “normal.” i want to be myself, but i don’t want to turn them off. should i hide my tattoo? should i take out my eyebrow ring? what do you think would be the perfect outfit to really impress them?
thanks!
nervous hipster

my dear “nervous,”
don’t worry — you can dress like a super-chic hipsteress and still not freak out your future in-laws (i mean, your new boyfriend’s parents…) i suggest a very standard base - black pants or skirt and a black top maybe - and then top it off with a vintage jacket and brooch. if the brooch was handed down, all the better. it’ll give you something to talk about and show how family-oriented you are. and don’t worry about the tattoo or the piercing. you are who you are. accommodating a little is one thing, but make sure the person they meet is the real you. above are a few pics from the web (a vintage chanel brooch from www.katsluxury.com, a gorgeous fall-esque vintage jacket found on www.anothertimevintageapparel.com, and a vintage armani jacket found on www.ebay.com.) the bottom two pics are from my own closet. (the blue jacket was actually a hand-me-down from my mother-in-law and the brooch was my nana’s.) you get the idea. good luck! i’m sure they’ll love you! (and if not, maybe you should reconsider a guy from such a narrow-minded family. just saying.)

happy thanksgiving!
julie