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Another Treet from NYC

By: Kelly Lynae Robinson

16-10-2011

I am back in Boise, where I belong, but going through Boo withdrawals hard. Nicole, like the workaholic she is, has worked everyday since I left. Actually, she worked most of the days I was there too, which facilitated many hours of me wandering about Manhattan.

These pictures are from the night I walked Park Ave, Madison Ave, and 5th Ave for several hours, pondering the dubious morality of obscene wealth. Then I met Nicole after work, and we took the subway together from the Canal Street Station.

Kelly’s Outfit: Navy blazer, olive high-waisted, saggy-assed pants,

And fancy-sequined cardigan

Kelly’s Accessories: Silver chandelier earrings,

Brown leather belt,

Brown leather lace-ups,

Nicole’s outfit is a snooze (black-on-black for work) but the sweater saves it. Way to make the best, Bibbles.

Next Monday’s blog will feature more Nicole… much more.

Um, Toodles.

All of the clothing was purchased second-hand or hand-me-downed.

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Boise to Brooklyn: We Protested Vested!

By: Kelly Lynae Robinson

10-10-2011

Kelly, Kelly and Nicole, Nicole

Of course we had to participate in Occupy Wall Street. We made cardboard signs, carefully chose coordinating outfits, and ate a cupcake. Then we met up with protesters in Foley Square, right in front of the court house and the department of justice and marched to Wall St.

Sweetest little sign-carrier.

Best-dressed protester.

Excuse me officers, do you like my vest?

After the march in Liberty Plaza

Kelly’s Outfit: High-necked, ruffled polka-dot blouse, fair-isle sweater vest, bleached cut-offs.

Accessories: We are the 99% sticker,

Woven leather belt:

Tights and boots.

I bleached these shorts in the bathroom sink.

Nicole’s Outfit: High-necked, checked blouse, vest, red high-waisted shorts.

Accessories: Taupe belt,

Red tights, taupe shoes.

Check out the gold brocade back of this vest. Isn’t that a daisy?

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Boise to Brooklyn: Prairie Chic

By: Kelly Lynae Robinson

03-10-2011

Kelly, Kelly and Nicole, Nicole

This is Kelly writing. I’ll be making the actual sentences, though Nicole and I will be collaborating on the blogs. We have known each other since my junior year of high school (Nicole’s sophomore year). Until recently, we both lived in Boise, ID.

A little over a year ago, Nicole and I started thrifting. At first, we didn’t know what to look for or how to look for it. We mostly picked items that were familiar styles or brands, but we also found some beautiful vintage pieces for practically nothing.

In the last twelve months of scouring the Idaho Youth Ranch, Salvation Army, Savers, The Good Samaritan Store, and Re-Style, Nicole has built the most enviable vintage wardrobe I can imagine. I am catching up.

Nicole now lives in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, and I’m here visiting. We’ll be blogging from New York and Boise on Mondays.

Today’s theme is Prairie Chic, one of my favorites.