Milk Gallery: Cliff Watts' "Wood Water and Rock"

We admit it, we have two fixations in life: the Milk franchise (Gallery, Studio, you name it), and headwear. So you can imagine our excitement on Tuesday when we strolled into Milk Gallery for opening night of Cliff Watts’ book only to discover a space full of not only provocative photographs, but also be-hatted attendees. We saw fedoras galore, pageboy caps, turbans, and the fun fedora meets Robin Hood hat pictured above. 

Milling about, vodka in hand, we basked in the beauty of both the crowd and the exhibit. Another important takeaway we gleaned from the event is that the 90’s truly are having a resurgence, particularly when it comes to a high waist above which peeks out an exposed midriff. Although we may change our mind and ultimately champion this movement, our initial reaction is that we are not yet ready to return to Sweet Valley High.

On the other hand, there were no such sartorial distraction in Watts’ photos, which portray nudes in the wilderness. From afar, it appears at times that the two have indeed become one. Don’t take our word for it, though, check out the exhibit through February 4^th at Milk Gallery (

450 West 15^th Street

).

Happy Valen...Thursday!

Proverb: What’s on the inside is what really matters.

Meaning: Keep your lingerie game tight (and NOT just on Valentine's Day).

Amulette Enchante Babydoll, available at the warehouse sale 

As so often happens, most secrets lost their luster after Victoria shared them too freely. But no need for my discerning friends to fret…instead, go boutique shopping!

We suggest starting with Journelle. In-store until Friday, January 20^th, and online for as long as supplies last, Journelle is having its warehouse sale online and across the street from their Union Square location. The only problem is that you might have trouble deciding between the elegant selection from some of our favorite brands (i.e. Cosabella, Chantelle, Eberjay).

As you glide about in lacy silk after a covert lunchtime trip to the warehouse sale today, you will feel good from the inside out. In fact, it may inspire you to sneak out tomorrow for an altogether different but equally mischievous reason. Happy hunting!

For more information on Journelle:

http://www.journelle.com/

3 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003
Between 5th and Broadway

3x1 + Shantell Martin

Happy New Year to all my StyleSetters!! We are back with a vengeance shifted look and looking forward to a big year ahead!

Why not kick off 2012 with one of our favorite things? That is, style + art. Style + art, meet 3x1 + Shantell Martin.

You may remember the lovely artiste Ms. Martin from our coverage of Creative Time's party a few months ago. Her lines are legendary and thought-provoking, whether drawn on our own skin or on other surfaces. Currently, Shantell has partnered with 3x1 denim, which offers various products featuring Shantell's lines, including the ever-so-clever message on a bottle, shoes, scarves, and, of course jeans.

Check out Shantell and 3x1 at http://3x1.us/collections/3x1-shantell-martin or if you are in NY, at 15 Mercer Street!