Habitude, by Third Street Habit

Pretty Mama

Earlier this week we had a fashion playdate with personal shopper extraordinare, Carly Walko. Carly is a full-time Mama, fashion blogger who breaks down trends with ease and grace, and all around super sweet gal.

Fashion obsessed since her tween years, Carly adores helping women find that perfect outfit or accessory that makes them feel their absolute best.  ThirtySomethingFashion is her space to celebrate mommyhood, her ever increasing age, and ever evolving style. Stop by and join in the fashion conversation. 

With busy Mamas everywhere in mind, Carly picked out a few of her favorite in-shop looks - and she lent her modeling skills to boot!

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1st look: Ivory beaded dress by FreePeople. Weekender bag by JadeTribe; earrings by Shashi.

2nd look: Skinny jeans by J Brand, Chiffon blouse by Rory Beca, clutch by Astrid.

3rd look: Watercolor blouse by Graham & Spencer, ombre scarf by Chan Luu, white denim by J Brand.

4th look: Ruched skirt and open knit top by Velvet, sling back shoes by Bernardo, accessories by Shashi.

5th look: Flowered jersey henley by Splendid, white denim by J Brand, velvet tote by Hat Attack, sneaker by Bensimon.

Mother May I?

Yes you may. We can't help but want every style that lands in shop from Mother Denim. We're loving the Runaway that just arrived (second from left)! With amazing fits, specialty washes, and luxe, soft fabrics, it's hard to have just one pair...

Utility Chic

Weekly Window

This week is all about making chic statements with layers of prints and accessories! The blazer from Isabel Marant is timeless, paired with fun on-trend printed denim from Current/Elliott. The Mali dress from Graham & Spencer is beautifully cut with flattering drapes and ruching. Last, but certainly not least is an incredible faux vest, also from Graham & Spencer. Paired with Mother's Runaway flare jean & new to shop Roseland top from Whetherly, this look couldn't be cozier!

Boho Romance

meow

Back in stock! The Stiletto by Current/Elliott, in gold & peweter print. Soft, skinny, and a bit saucy.

Weekly Window

 
 

This week we loved colorful, well-tailored pieces paired with vibrant accessories. Purple twill skinny jeans by J Brand!? Flattering, cute and shockingly easy to pull off. A denim dress with nipped in waist by Isabel Marant will be forever chic and smoky leather twin pack bag by Jas M.B. is a classic, seasonless piece.

she knows best

 

When is the last time that denim looked and felt beautiful? New (ish) denim line MOTHER offers you that in one perfect package - a clean silhouette,  extremely soft fabrication and a loving fit. We are beyond excited to have this label in house, and literally haven't been able to stop wearing the Looker skinny - yes, even in this heat. It's like they breathe for you.

Photos courtesy of MOTHER Fall 2011 Lookbook.

grease lightning

Contemporary denim labels have been toying around with technicolor hues for the past few Spring seasons, but we didn't venture past the true blues. This season the colors feel so fresh - we couldn't resist! Red denim can actually be coy, pink denim is amazingly versatile, and flattering skinnies by both Isabel Marant and Les Halles are in house now.


 
 Above: Red Skinny as featured in Current/Elliott's Spring Lookbook. Advert for Isabel Marant's Spring 2011 collection. Pink Straw legging from Les Halles.

Spring pickings

 

What's on your list of essentials for Spring? We're coveting a colorful Spring sweater, bell bottom jeans, long skirts, tiny bags, ombre jewelry and cozy flats. Check out our round-up for Philadelphia Magazine, here.

Weekly Window

Rich colors and textures, soft shaggy faux fur and leather detail throughout ... this is one of our favorite Weekly Window looks. If only we could dress like this everyday ...

Taupe leather boots with rounded toe & slight rise, by Mea Shadow. Lars Vest by Nicholas K, and Saddle Leather Bag by Jas M.B.

little creatures of comfort

 

 

A few new Fall images to get you through the week.

Left: Denim jumpsuit by Etoile by Isabel Marant, with accessories by Moss Mills & Society for Rational Dress.

Right: Breezy dress by Eight-Sixty, Cotton shrug by La Fee Verte and belt by Moss Mills.

Weekly Window

Finally ... the 1st day of Fall!

So many great shipments arrived this week, including new styles from Isabel Marant's Etoile line, and our British love, Jas M.B. The crackled leather messenger that he sent across the pond is such a great size - not too big or small, super light-weight, and the texture is great for any outfit. New Etoile pieces include the gorgeous printed dress and this soft denim jumper - which happens to be quite sexy in a utilitarian sort of way. It's easy to wear, flattering and quite versatile.

branding ourselves for Fall

Fall denim is arriving in house daily, and this season we are excited to feature a full range of styles from J Brand.

 

The Lexington (above) is a beautifully refreshing silhouette for Fall - very 'Ali McGraw in Love Story'! Features a mid-rise that lands straight at the waist, slight flare that starts below the knee and a clean wash throughout. Quintessential "Fall in the Northeast" denim! Paired with the uber-beautiful feather print blouse by Of Two Minds.

The Houlihan cargo has been a sell-out J Brand style for the past several months! The style rages on because the Houlihans are so soft, so universally flattering, and really perfect for any season. Here the cargo cleans up nicely with richly gorgeous black & ivory boucle top by Of Two Minds.  

Cocktails & Cutoffs, Hosted by Genetic Denim

Many thanks to the stylish ladies who braved heat, humidity and monsoons to attend Cocktails & Cutoffs. A great time was had and some killer denim flew out the doors.

THIS evening, Genetic Denim & The Philadelphia Junior League are hosting Cocktails & Cutoffs - a summertime trunkshow featuring great deals and great cocktails for a great cause. Stop by for breezy summer denim and cool off with TyKu's specialty summer cocktail, lemonade & citrus liquor.

Need to make room for those sweet new skinnies? Third Street Habit is collecting your 'old blues' for the Philadelphia Junior League Thrift Shop.

a few of our favorite things

Lovely Liz strolled into work today wearing some of our favorite casual pieces - we just had to snap a few pics! The Shane by Genetic Denim, in torn, which features light distressing that is reinforced and super soft to the touch. The Daphne boot by Mea Shadow, featuring an inside ankle zip, brass hardware, and slightly slouchy fit. To top it all off, a classic straw Fedora by Hat Attack.  Photos snapped in front of our fabulous neighboring shop, Matthew Izzo.

we've got the blues and they feel so good

There's no escaping this season's denim trend! You may live in your skinny jeans or you may just be a denim weekend warrior - either way you'll find the array of denim dresses, pants and blouses to be both gorgeous and effortless.

Featured above: Embroidered dress by Isabel Marant, with Mea Shadow oxfords. 2 Ikat blouse by Isabel Marant, fedora by Hat Attack, Trouser by Genetic. 3 Blouse by Isabel Marant, bleached skinny by Rag & Bone/Jean, Zip-It bag by Jas M.B.

 Featured above: Flowered button down by Of Two Minds, with Riley bootcut by Genetic. 2 Denim dress with spandex insert by Rag & Bone. 3 Chambray shirt dress by Isabel Marant, with Wings Traveler by Jas M.B. and Elisa leather sandal. 

ramblin' woman

Going somewhere this weekend? Or maybe you're just going from day to night, with 25 degrees in between. With the drop of a hat, the zip of a jacket and the wrap of a scarf, layering up (or down) is easy and chic.

Although, there's really no reason to let that Iro jacket out of your sight ... ever ...

 

FIRST LOOK: Cassie cardigan and silk camisole by Erin Kleinberg. Slouchy skinny by Current/Elliott. Slot shoulder bag in grey by Jas M.B. Linen scarf by Lovequotes. Belt, vintage. Baja Fedora.

Leather jacket by Iro. Striped top by Ella Moss. Slouchy skinny jean by Current/Elliott. Lazer cut leather oxford by Boutique 9. Isa messanger bag by Monserrat de Lucca. Crystal rings by Iosselliani.