Habitude, by Third Street Habit

Mama Love

For all of the Mamas in our world - friends, family, customers & neighbors here at the Habit, we love you and the Mama love - and insane style - you show us each day!

Image of Bebe Buell & Liv Tyler courtesy of Harper's Bazaar

Oo La La, New Etoile

Just in shop: Our latest Etoile Isabel Marant shipment has arrived just in time for these warm Spring days. Stop in shop to fetch these can't miss prints straight from Paris.

From Left: Ela Dress, Haca Jacket, Max Shirt, and Hector Blouse

the perfect canvas

sale into summer

 
Our Bi-Annual BIG Sale started this past weekend, and this season's offerings are just. so. great. Spring styles from all of our contemporary designers are marked down, as well as denim, bags & shoes. See you soon!!

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.

A Very Merry To All

Weekly Window - the holiday installment

 
Holiday cheer has spread throughout the shop ... take a look!

  




 



 

Holiday Dressing, Part Une

How to dress for everyday & holiday, all at the same time? Layered basics, cozy cashmere, grommeted bags & boots, and over the top jewelry.
 

Studded canvas bag by Leigh & Luca, paired with a Splendid henley and sateen cargos by J Brand.

Cashmere scarves by Me & Kashmiere, (fantasticly over-the-top) rings by LowLuv, knitwear by Line & printed camisole by Patterson Kincaid. Long, sinewy skirt by Maggie Ward, and suede cuff lifted from Antik Batik booties.

Featured Above: Necklaces & wraps by Chan Luu, knitwear by Line, trapper hat by FreePeople. Denim by Genetic, Boots by Antik Batik.

All styles, in house now.

love in Lucky

 

Cute styling in the September issue of Lucky! Pair the Teller Dress with a cardigan and it is instantly the perfect day-dress.

The Antler pieces by Giles & Brother have been in house for years, and at this point have crossed over from trends to classics. But, they look especially great in the Fall.

legends of Fall

 

In a desperate attempt to ignore the 97 degree heat today, we cobbled together our September mood board. Two strong statements emerged - one depicting a colorful, textured bohémienne, the other a bit of a rocker, all tousled hair and nostalgia. We love both looks and the mood board has us swooning over the current Habit inventory all over again. Mood board and a few current rails of styles shown above and below.

Of course, this season, both of these ladies rock the military trend!

joyeux anniversaire!

That's right, we're having a party! Buttercream will be parked at our doorstep, we have awesome goodie bags courtesy of AG Denim, and there will be great deals on *Sale* merchandise. See you Friday!!!

Big Love

Some serious sale action started this week, just in time for summer. Big discounts on great styles from almost every contemporary brand in the shop, and (as of today) there are plenty of styles and sizes to choose from!!!

Weekly Window

What you would see if you strolled down 3rd street this week ...

 

 

Street Scene - Old City's Sidewalk Sale

Old City, Philadelphia is chock full of history & innovation, art & commerce, grit & charm. Best of all, it's a great district to shop - especially this time of year. If you are in the Philadelphia area this weekend, head to Old City for our neighborhood-wide Sidewalk Sale! More than 50 shops and galleries will be selling fun & frugal wares on the streets, with special shows & promotions going on inside of our shops as well. There will be live music all weekend, and you'll find a coffee shop on every block.

This Saturday, May 15th and Sunday, May 16th. Your best bet is to wander 3rd street from Race to Market, then back up 2nd street. Third Street Habit's Sale inspiration this year is Beach Season - we will be selling colorful, vintage tunics, scarves & bags at super sale prices, as well as summer sandals and jewelry. See you Saturday!!!

sale ON - first markdowns of the season

It's ON! Seasonal styles now on sale from labels the likes of Rebecca Taylor, Rag & Bone, Les Halles, FreePeople, Velvet, Patterson Kincaid, and more. A great selection of $75 denim from Hudson, Earnest Sewn & Les Halle. Spring sandals from Matt Bernson and Madison Harding, marked down 50%.

See you soon!!

inspired

What inspires your style? Each season we fill the wall (couldn't figure out a paint color, so corkboard it was) with tearsheets, cards, scraps and mementos that inspire our buying and merchandising. 

The picture that emerged for this month was both romantic and casual. We've stocked up on slouchy trousers coupled with floral blazers and blouses; chambray and denim-on-denim looks, and soft takes on the military trend. New styles are arriving daily - stay tuned for trend-specific posts!

the shop

 

   
   

 

love letter to north 3rd street

Ever wonder where Habitude gets our cheeky outdoor photos? (No? that's ok.) We walk out the front door, onto North 3rd Street.

N. 3rd is home to the most impressive collection of independent fashion, art & design businesses in all of Philadelphia. A mere three blocks houses more than 20 clothing and accessories boutiques, as well as multiple art galleries, modern and vintage furniture galleries, salons and gourmet coffee shops. Here you will find truly progressive art, design and fashion, all nestled among historic landmarks of Americana.

Collectively, the independently owned & operated businesses of this street have garnered more than 100 design and fashion awards. We have been featured in Travel & Leisure, New York Times, Nylon, Lucky and Vogue Magazines. Daily Candy is our almost daily friend.

Stroll the street sometime this season, and pick up some truely fabulous wares for yourself, your nearest and your dearest. Street parking is plentiful, and there is always a great trunk show, promotion or sale going on somewhere on the street. 

Street Scenes: Posing in front of O.L.C in a classic Third Street Habit ensemble. Snapshots of Minima, Mode Moderne & Sugarcube. Outside the Betsy Ross house, Art in the Age & Papery. Relics of our Industrial legacy. Snapshots of new salons and beloved mainstays (Welcome back, Foster's!)

Root Root Root for the Home Team

 

What's on tap this weekend in Philadelphia? Rooting for the Phillies (Yay!) while side-stepping a few Nor-easters.  Stay cozy in that cold, cold rain by layering up on knit hats, gloves and scarves in every shape and size. 

It's A Party