wardrobe

Albertina Loves Pockets.

4 November 2011 | wardrobe

Native New Yorker Albertina Rizzo is a comedy writer for TV and print.  An author of two books and currently living in Chicago, we took her recent visit to NY as an opportunity to dress her in easy going Fall looks that work on both coasts. Unfortunately not Albertina’s car, we thought the owner wouldn’t mind if we pretended for a little bit.

Having spent time living in Italy and Argentina, we thought this look would be lovely for grabbing an aperitivo with friends in those last few minutes of daylight as the sun comes down.

top: Wren Isabel dress (with pockets) accented with reversible leather gold Pre-Columbian belt.

The product of art world parents, Albertina relishes thrift stores and her collections of amateur art, tiny plates, and squirrel related items. We think that’s super.

left: Rachel Comey Dahlia Olive Pocket Dress with vintage oxfords.

right: Butter Odessa Gown (with pockets) with Enochian suede Obi belt.

All photos by Eddie McShane.  For more info visit eddiemcshane.com

Fall for her

5 September 2011 | jewelry and wardrobe

Aidan Pilgrim despite being a branding and consultant writer from Georgia is a little bit of a gypsy, drifting from coast to coast (LA, NY, SF).  A collector of vintage ‘ya-yas’ she’s currently working on a writing project with her two Southern grandmothers–musings on history, love and etiquette.  She’s Albertine’s Summer to Fall girl.

left: Aidan looking textbook cute in a tank dress by Anagram paired with a Rachel Comey skirt ($375).

right: Sitting pretty and ready for cooler weather in a Tucker Regal Theater Box blouse and a Miranda Bennett tie skirt ($265).

A Pattern for Fall

5 September 2011 | jewelry and wardrobe

Aidan rocking her bohemian vibe in an Ulla Johnson Marrakech dress ($335) cinched with a vintage Horn Morrocan belt ($245).

left: Nettie Kent’s leather wrap bracelet ($98) and Wave Bangle ($88).

End of Summer Snowcone

5 September 2011 | jewelry and wardrobe

So long Summer! But before we go, Snowcones for all! Aidan looks super sweet in Mara Hoffman’s Feather Dress ($605). A rainbow cone to stay please!

Summer Sister

5 September 2011 | jewelry and wardrobe

Kacee Pyles is an independent film producer currently working on projects in Georgia.  She joined us in saying good-bye to Summer with a snowcone and to hang with her homegirl Aidan. Kacee wears a turban by Cult Gaia and a Wren Alexa Dress ($345).

center: Vintage Lucite Bubble Ring ($85) and Sand Cuff ($185).

Holiday In Vinegar Hill

23 May 2011 | wardrobe

Check out this fun Albertine collaboration with photographer Joyce Lee featuring Aine from Q Models.  Joyce asked us to help style the shoot and we jumped at the chance.  All the photos were taken on a beautiful Spring day in Vinegar Hill.  Looking at them now makes us super excited about the approaching Summer season.

left: Aine wears vintage sunglasses and a long floral, blue-collared dress by Rachel Comey.

right: A soft peach vintage top from the 20′s paired with an orange silk skirt by Dona Monroe.

left: Knotted and braided black leather shoes, our favorite from A Détacher.

right: Aine enjoys a mint ice cream cone while wearing a pebble print blouse by Tucker and pleated silk pants by Bodkin.

left: A pretty rose printed wrap blouse by Delphine with cute polka dot print shorts by A Détacher.

right: This cotton pin-stripe print dress by Anagram is the perfect outfit for an afternoon bike ride.

Jane’s Carousel

4 May 2011 | wardrobe

We had a great opportunity to do a photo shoot at the exquisite Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn.  We thought that it would be a great time and place to bring some of the Albertine sorority together, past and present, to find out what they’re up to and where they are now.  The afternoon was gorgeous and the girls had fun catching up in their fetching outfits.

Meagan Delaney is now the American brand manager for French heritage label Armor Lux. Founded in 1938, the brand is the most authentic purveyor of the country’s iconic nautical style; renowned for their (toujours très chic) Breton stripe. She is wearing a striped tank top by Tucker and blue shorts by R. Comey

left: Meagan is wearing Splatter Strapless dress by Mara Hoffman and a vintage cardigan.

right: Virginia Loughlin Mourneaut divides her time between New York, London, and Italy.  She cooks fabulous dinner parties for clients and as well as creating beautiful interior murals.  We like to think of  multi-talented Virgina as Albertine’s Renaissance Woman.

Virginia is wearing a vintage strapless dress from Albertine and her own tuxedo jacket.

left: It’s been a very busy year for Payton Turner.  Not only did she launch her awesome wallpaper company Flat Vernacular, she’s also got her hands full planning her wedding.  In this photo she is wearing a lovely floral dress by A Detacher.

left: Luna Medina is a new addition to the Albertine family.  An illustration major at Parsons, born and raised in Seville Spain,  Luna has an easy, impeccable taste.  She styled the girls for this story and shot the video.  Her dress is by Quail.

right: Payton is wearing a jumpsuit by Bodkin.

Ariane Hundt and Brooklyn Bridge Bootcamp

15 April 2011 | albertine muse and wardrobe

After noticing certain friends of Albertine completely transforming their bodies and lives, we decided to check out Ariane Hundt’s Brooklyn Bridge Bootcamp for ourselves.  We love Ariane for her tough, no BS approach.  Her classes are good for all levels whether you’re an athlete trying to sharpen your game,  a new mommy that needs to get rid of the baby weight or a bride getting ready for that strapless wedding gown.  The program is tried and tested: we’ve personally seen the phenomenal results!

above and below: Ariane looks gorgeous in a couple of pieces by Nadia Tarr.  The dresses are all cotton stretch jersey–  super body-friendly and great for women on the go.

Ariane is a model of efficiency.  Between classes she manages scheduling from her blackberry and computer, responding to clients and making sure that everyone gets her personal (and much valued) attention.

Our friend, Veenu.

9 April 2011 | albertine muse, jewelry and wardrobe

Veenu, our dear childhood friend, came to us because she needed to spiff up her wardrobe to transition from Winter to Spring.  A very busy mother of two adorable children, Kareena and Kavi, and the wife of one the founders of beautybar.com, she often has to entertain friends and colleagues in their home. We wanted to come up with some easy looks for a mom-on-the-go.  Over the course of the afternoon we couldn’t help but reflect on how far we had come since our New Wave, Erasure/Depeche Mode loving days.

left: Veenu walks into Albertine in her daily garb.

right: A very pretty green landscape dress by Erin Featherston.  This look is a good start and a bright outlook for Spring.

left: Keeping in line with fresh Spring color, Veenu dons a lime green stingy fedora hat by Heather Huey.  The hat is a welcome addition to her wardrobe—an easy piece she can wear out at the park with the kids while maintaining her stylish spirit.

right: A cream organic jumpsuit by Bodkin that is so effortlessly chic. Veenu decides the lace-up wedge heels in brown by A Détacher are a must.  We love that the laces can be changed for different colors, giving her the option for a variety of looks.

left: A fetching blush organza dress by Anagram…the secret: it’s got hidden pockets.  The lovely ingénue silhouette is complimented by a distressed leather vest by Sissi.  We love its old world charm juxtaposed with a modern twist.

middle: She contemplates a vibrant yellow vintage bag.

right: A fresh Summer dress by Dusen Dusen cinched with a yellow Rodejer belt and finished with the perfect oatmeal wedge by Slow and Steady Wins the Race.

Veenu and  Kareena: the picture perfect mother and daughter.  Veenu wears a Rachel Comey dress– a sharp look that we thought would be great for school meetings.

Shy Kavi stole our hearts.  He watches his mom getting ready for a dinner party.  The vintage earrings and vintage dress from Albertine.  After some reflection, he decides that he approves…as do we.

Albertine visits Peru!

23 January 2011 | wardrobe