the wearhouse district

Halloween is my favorite holiday, hands down. Every year my family throws the biggest, most outrageous party, and this year was no different. We even upped the ante with a killer theme: "creepy carnival." With makeshift fair booths, games and prizes for the kiddies, a bounce house, carnival treats and freak show inspired costumes, this party blew the previous year's festivities out of the water. It was like Pinterest and American Horror Story devoured each other and then exploded all our our southern home. Decorations and Activities Using refrigerator and large appliance boxes, mannequins and a little paint we crafted faux fair booths to really pull the theme together. We had a fortune teller booth set up with Halloween-themed fortune cookies and miracle fish , a "kissing booth" for photos with plastic lip whistles , a creepy admissions booth, and a prize booth where our younger attendees could enter to win raffled goodies. We also hosted a number of f...

On one of the final days of warmth before the autumn air starts settling on Manhattan, Josh and I decided to take advantage of the weather and explore parts of the park we haven't been before. One thing lead to another... and I was soon rowing a $15 boat under the iconic Bow Bridge. It was gorgeous, and very much worth the 30 minute wait - sore muscles and all. Wearing: Vintage Everything -  LIKE IT? HYPE IT!

Shawl Wallah , a new organization working with local artisans out of Kashmir, India, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund its line of ethically-produced, handmade Pashmina shawls. "The various families involved employ centuries-old techniques in gathering, spinning, dyeing, and weaving the fine Pashmina wool," says Greg Doudican , Founder of Shawl Wallah, "Making each shawl a true work of art.” The Kickstarter campaign, titled “Ethically Produced Pashmina Shawls” ( Link to be provided once campaign launches ), will start September 3 – October 2, 2014. The goal is to raise $ 25 ,000 for its Spring/Summer 2015 line. "There’s been a lot of heart and soul put into Shawl Wallah since its inception in November 2013, but now we’re turning to the Internet to help take it to the next level," Doudican said, "We will offer superior quality products that people will love, while building social and economic stability in Kashmir.” Sha...

The 90's have taken over my wardrobe. Well, maybe it's more like the 90's never left my wardrobe. I feel like this great decade can take a lot of the credit for shaping me into the fucking weirdo that I am today. We're 15 years down the road and I'm still sporting tattoo chokers, an eyeball ring, deep purple nail polish, a disposable camera, and Jawbreaker quotes - If that's not proof... "We are the weirdos, mister." -  The Craft "So I change, rearrange. See, it's called demented. No, seriously, the color's called demented." - Jawbreaker "Why ya'll gotta waste my flavor? Damn!" -  Can't Hardly Wait "Rollin' with the homies." -  Clueless "I just get really happy when they finally let her shop." - Romy and Michele's High School Reunion Learn it. Live it. Love it. xx Vylette  Dalton

Award-winning designer, Katty Xiomara presented Spring/Summer 2015 collection at Nolcha Fashion Week: New York, and unveiled the OtterBox Dress. by Joshua Griffin New York Fashion Week may be over but our minds are still processing all the beauty that was brought to life for the Spring/Summer 2015 season; and the people over at The Wearhouse District are still in awe over designer Katty Xiomara, who showed at Nolcha Fashion Week - a leading award winning event for independent fashion designers to showcase their collections to a global audience of press, retailers, stylists and industry influencers. Xiomara, a Portuguese designer, is notably known for her geometric patterns. But she’s traded in her protractor for a toque. As she transforms into a “chocolatier” for this season’s collection by melting geometric shapes into more organic forms. She’s brought an almost futuristic design to urban women. Staying true to the 70’s theme that we saw ac...

Zach Seng, founder of  Sengco Apparel   and Pennsylvania native , created a design that makes a boring pocket tee into a unique fashion statement.  Hand-picking endless amounts of fabric, all ranging in different style and material, Seng applies each as a pocket to tees, tanks and cardigans - creating an outstanding piece of fashion. The concept is simple, the process in thoughtful, and the product is stylish. Seng is an artist, music buff, and regular reveler. "I never thought I would be a fashion designer/founder of a clothing line. Not that I was against the idea, it just hadn't crossed my mind," said Seng. But, once the shirts caught on that all changed. photographer, Alexandra Amarotico Seng first got the idea for the Sengco Apparel concept in high school. He wanted to continue the convenience, comfort, and utility of a standard tee, but add a much needed touch of interest to an otherwise boring plain shirt. It wasn't until he received his grand...