Being an online entity like VagaBondnyc is, and being internet junkies ourselves, we are quite aware of how finding the right informative fashion/shopping websites isn't normally the easiest thing, in fact it's daunting to say the least. But we also know that when you do find them, it's like you've uncovered some sacred revelation, one that offers you a payback of endless information. The problem is that there are millions of blogs, fashion devoted networking sites and so on, so we understand how easy it is to feel lost/overwhelmed.
But then this summer we came across StyleCaster.com, a newly launched multi-media site that's devoted to fashion, shopping, and the joy of getting dressed. At first sight we were caught not only by how beautifully crisp the overall look of the site is, but also by it's lighthearted tone while offering what we think is some great, well-edited advice. The thing is, a lot of the other sites we have come across of this nature aren't really catering to our kind of girl, one that's style is sincere and street smart, there's no "old Hollywood" b.s with StyleCaster. We like their taste.
Stylecaster offers everything you want, and every corner they cover, they do very well. It offers cool street style shots, shopping advice, fashion news & updates, music notes and features hundreds of well picked items with full shopping details, all with a warm communal vibe.
What's exponentially beneficial is that when you become a member, each morning you are offered a line of well styled dressing options based on your area's weather, complete with shopping advice. And with New York's unpredictable weather, we couldn't think of anything more helpful.
VagaBondnyc has gotten to style about 35+ looks for their daily "Style Line" feature which for us is a treat because we get to go into their high-tech studio space that's stocked with everything from Etro to Giambatista Valli, and mix it up with our favorite vintage finds from VagaBondnyc.com.
Four of our "Style Line" looks are featured above and to check out all of our looks visit
StyleCaster.com
Holiday shopping usually ends up to be a grueling struggle with tough decisions to make and is often, quite a bore. And while we don't often get excuses to do so, we have to admit that buying kids gifts is usually pretty fun and equally gratifying especially since they often tend to be super-cute and given to children that can't fully express themselves!
Vnyc lovers out there, check out Haper's Bazaar U.K, who just featured our shop on their website!
One of us is lucky enough to live right above Ale Et Ange on Orchard St, one of New York's sweetest new boutiques to recently pop-up. Charmingly located in the basement of #37 Orchard, it's super-cute facade complete with red door, green siding and naively painted flowers is a good indicator of the easy classics that are in-store. Once you're down the welcoming flight of stairs expect to feel as if you've walked into a soothing, dream get-away with it's charming use of retro fixtures used as display curios, stone walls and rustic appeal. The warm space houses an eponymous line of classic, well-made men's and women's preppy staples & accessories as well as a line of apothecary items.
Being an online entity like VagaBondnyc is, and being internet junkies ourselves, we are quite aware of how finding the right informative fashion/shopping websites isn't normally the easiest thing, in fact it's daunting to say the least. But we also know that when you do find them, it's like you've uncovered some sacred revelation, one that offers you a payback of endless information. The problem is that there are millions of blogs, fashion devoted networking sites and so on, so we understand how easy it is to feel lost/overwhelmed.
While New York City undeniably has the best shopping this side of the Atlantic, one could argue that there may be too many choices, and that shopping here can be a bit overwhelming because there are is so much from high to low. And out of the thousands of options, we wanted to take a moment and start highlighting our own favorites throughout the city. Lower East Side boutique Dear: 55 may be owned by two of New York's most stylish inhabitants, and may be smartly bathed in Margiela-esque chalky white paint, but it also boasts an incredibly well-priced array of some of the cities most covetable, well designed one-offs. You can call these pieces one-offs simply because you can't find anything like what they have on offer anywhere else stateside. Owners Moon Ree & Hey Ja Do seem to have a knack for picking out pieces that feel uncompromisingly unusual, with an arty, intellectual avant-garde bent that at the same time feel effortless, breezy and still completely cool & forward. 
