Monthly Archive for April, 2011

Lockets: Mother’s Day Edition

We here at Albertine are huge fans of lockets as gifts.  The right locket can come to represent all the feelings that one wants to convey to a beloved.  We often hear about a locket becoming a treasured piece for clients, one that they love to wear everyday.  We’ve compiled a selection for Mother’s Day that we feel hits all the right notes and can become a piece that mom will keep for many years to come.

left to right: Delphine Crescent Moon locket from the 1920′s ($175), Cave Canem Paste Cabochon locket early 1900′s ($245), Small gold filled locket from 1920′s on 14k gold chain ($285), Madam Fortuna locket ($345), Early 1900′s intricately engraved locket on 14k chain ($425).

Ariane Hundt and Brooklyn Bridge Bootcamp

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.

Tips from Brooklyn Bridge Bootcamp’s Ariane Hundt (VIDEO)

Lookout for Ariane’s upcoming DVD and visit her at brooklynbridgebootcamp.com. Hope to see you on the Bridge!

Our friend, Veenu.

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.