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As far as new arrivals go, this was a big week at the shop! A season's worth of sweaters, leggings, outerwear, dresses, shoes and accessories are fresh in stock. Their possibilities are endless, but a good way to discover all of these new pieces is by palette ...

Featured Above: Slub gromet tee in white, distressed cotton leggings in black, Astrid black python shopper bag, 5 wrap leather and crystal bracelets, and cotton/wool layer scarf.

Featured Below: Silk blouses and brushed silk pants, Current/Elliott denim, Isabel Marant footwear, and Iro fringe.

Vested Interest

This kind of embodies the Back-To-School outfit of my adult imagination -- luxe but casual at the same time, complete with a beautiful, roomy bag and killer boots that I could walk around in all day long.  If only I could have dressed like this in college ....

Featured Above: Leather vest with detachable wool collar, by Graham & Spencer.

Rouched & rib sleeve top in supima cotton, by Ella Moss. 

Alex 5 pocket skinny by Hudson.

Wiley boot with stacked wood heel, by Dolce Vita. 

Leather & mixed metal wrap bracelets by Chan Luu. 

Suede and leather duffel bag by Nicholas K.

Summer Wares, City Style

Back from the beach after a long holiday weekend, and we've been on a kick to compile breezy summer looks that work well in the city heat. Luckily a new selection of cotton tunics by Splendid just arrived, as did this washed silk romper by Maggie Ward. With an easy fit and a hint of stretch, this is silk that can take on mass transit, anyday. 

     

Featured Above: Poppy Tunic by Splendid. White straw leggings with distressing by Les Halles. Silk & cashmere scarf by Chan Luu. Oversized dome bracelet by Fallon.

Featured Above: Brushed silk romper by Maggie Ward, with camisole by FreePeople. Velor pump by Les Prairie De Paris. Bronze spike necklace by Yayoi Forest. Triple link braided belt by Di Palma, and Vintage clutch. 

Pretty Vintage Meets Dark Denim

 

Currently LOVING the feeling of soft, printed blouses mixed with dark and distressed denim. The Straw Legging by resurrected denim line Les Halles features perfect marbling, perfect fit, and even a perfect price point. Pair them with a few fresh vintage blouses (we've got rails of them!), and soon you won't care how many days it has been raining in the Northeast. 

Featured Above: Vintage print blouse, $38. Les Halles marbled legging jean, $118. Chan Luu's silk & cashmere scarf. 

Featured Above: Vintage top, $38. Les Halles Frankie Skirt, $108. Chan Luu's gunmetal braided bracelet, and Les Prairie De Paris jersey oxfords in navy, with black elastic and heel. 

Summer Lovin': Tied & Dyed

New Summer dresses arrived this week; just in time for longer days and warmer nights. Also on tap this week; an INCREDIBLE selection of fresh vintage accessories. Leather jackets, bags and belts, as well as vintage scarves and jewelry, are in house. A sampling below ...

Featured Above: Tie-dye silk dress with "Peace" and "Tree" charms, by Gypsy. Leather jacket and leather/cotton cargo bag, both Vintage pieces. Leather and wax necklace by Chan Luu. Quartz, tigers eye and sterling silver wrap bracelets, by Chan Luu. 

Featured Above: Cotton embroidered blouse and weaved sea-shell necklace, both Vintage pieces. Skinny jean in cloud wash & destroyed, by Current/Elliott. Mora stiletto by Cynthia Vincent. 

Featured Above: Bleached, dip-dye sundress, by FreePeople. Mora stiletto. Suede vest and shell-clasp clutch, both Vintage pieces.

Perfect Wares for the Holiday Weekend ...

Heading to the beach, or staying in the city? Either way, these casual, chic styles are the perfect pieces for the unofficial start of summer.

Pictured Above: Navajo Cotton Hoodie, by FreePeople. Cut-Offs in Super-Loved Wash, by Current/Elliott. Wedge Shoe with Buckles, by Twelfth Street.

Pictured Above: Menswear Top, by FreePeople. Vintage Harem Pants in Flower Print. Patent Leather Sandal, by Dolce Vita. Braided Leather Necklace and Jade Pendant Bracelet by Victorian Hippie. 

Pictured Above: Cotton & Embroidered Hoodie by What Comes Around Goes Around. Crinkle Scarf by Chan Luu. Skinny Denim in Cloud Destroyed Wash, by Current/Elliott.

Pictured Above: Hand-Tooled Wrap Bracelets & Earrings. Cotton & Cashmere Scarves, all by Chan Luu.

the Wrap

A new shipment of Chan Luu wrap bracelets arrived this week, in a palate of delicate and bright tones perfect for Spring. 

Above: Sterling silver faceted bead wraps and labradorite bead wrap, hand woven. Measuring 32 - 36" long, these wrap bracelets double as necklaces & belts. 

Earthy Jewelry for Fall, by Chan Luu

When Third Street Habit opened over four years ago, one of the first styles that we stocked up on was the Chan Luu wrap bracelet. Her original wrap bracelets featured sterling silver and gold vermeil faceted beading onto greek leather. 

We are loving the updated versions of Chan's wrap bracelets, which include swarovski crystals, tiger's eye and colored quartz and mother of pearl. Above are new styles that just arrived in the shop ...