New Fashion Co-Op “Better than Jam” Opens!

In the same spirit of the last post, a brand new fashion Co-Op called “Better than Jam” has just opened on Flushing Avenue in the Loom! I just went to check it out this Saturday and the collection is amazing. Each designer there has their own distinct style that is totally recognizable. All the products are designed by NYC designers and made here! Take a look at some of my favorite things that I saw:

Necklace by "The Hand of Fatima" sold at "Better than Jam"

 

Tie by "Ikyoto" sold at "Better than Jam."

 

Dress by "Melissa Bell NYC" now sold at "Better than Jam."

 

Green Pea Pin by "Knit Knit" now sold at "Better than Jam."

 

Dress by Joanne Bermans now being sold at "Better than Jam."

 

“Better than Jam” is located on 1095 Flushing Avenue in Bushwick. It’s open everyday from 12 p.m.- 8 p.m. The price range varies from designer to designer, but there’s something for everyone and each special piece makes a great gift! Stop by sometime. Also be sure to check out their blog.

❤ Cat and the Girls at “Free People,” Brooklyn

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Jason Estrin- Brooklyn Comic Illustrator

Jason Estrin is one of Brooklyn’s very own comic book illustrators. We love his work! Check out this four- page illustration he posted on his blog a couple of months ago called THE HOUSE OF RESPECTED NAMES.

The Cover of JASON ESTRIN's "HOUSE OF RESPECTED NAMES."

Page 2 of JASON ESTRIN'S "HOUSE OF RESPECTED NAMES."

Page 3 of JASON ESTRIN'S "HOUSE OF RESPECTED NAMES."

Page 4 of JASON ESTRIN'S "HOUSE OF RESPECTED NAMES."

The colors and images he uses in his illustrations make them different from other comic illustrators. Check out more of Estrin’s work on his blog.

❤ Cat and the Girls at Free People, Brooklyn

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Greenpoint Market- YOUR Saturday Morning Plans

What are you eating this Saturday? Going out for brunch? Getting a bacon- egg- and- cheese? Checking out a new trendy restaurant? Think again! Everybody’s going to the “Greenpoint Market” which specializes in bringing LOCAL foods straight to the people of Brooklyn! It’s been running for a while now, but I still haven’t made it over. Check out the items and vendors I’m most excited about!:

These gnocchi's are made from scratch at home and ready to boil!

These gluten free cookies are by "You Can't Eat Bread?!" (What a great name for a gluten- free line of foods!)

This egg is boiled by "Bing Means Pancakes." It's so beautiful!

Just looking at this cake by "Py-O-My" makes me hungry!

You can find out SO MUCH about what’s going on this weekend (and all weekends, as they’re very good at updating it) at the “Greenpoint Food Market” on their blog!

Also, check out some of the great vendor’s sites and blogs below:

– You Can’t Eat Bread?!

– Py- O- My

– Bing Means Pancakes

❤ the Girls at “We the Free,” Brooklyn

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Williamsburg Fashion Weekend- You know how we do.

Williamsburg is continuing its own fashion week… end, seperate from the tourist hoopla- of the one in Bryant Park. Late, yes. Late in up- and- coming- fashion! Heck no! Maybe it’s because we like to do things are own way here in Brooklyn, maybe the “end” is because we like to keep it short and sweet, it could be that we like to have the last word or maybe it’s because we’re “fashionably late,” everyone is excited for Williamsburg Fashion Week…end!

Williamsburg Fashion Weekend flier. For more go to http://www.williamsburgfashionweekend.com

Personally, I am excited for Elisha Trimble’s new collection. Her previous one can still be bought at the “Dressing Room” in SoHo, but take a look at New York’s very own innovation below!

One of Alisha Trimble's latest designs. Can be seen at the "Dressing Room" or at this years "Williamsburg Fashion Weekend!"

For more on Williamsburg Fashion Weekend visit click here

For more on Alisha Trimble click here (Yes! She has her very own wordpress blog) or her website www.alishatrimble.com

❤ the Girls at “We the Free,” Brooklyn

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