I recently paid a visit to one of our favorite chocolate companies, Li-Lac Chocolates. I only recently learned that they have a formidable collection of vintage chocolate molds, which they have been using to make their beautiful chocolate shapes for ages.
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Last weekend while visiting the Nolita Market, I fell in love with the sweet, colorful heart necklaces in copper enamel from Coko Jewelry. The colors are so bright, and each heart has its own distinct, organic characteristics. You can see where the artist Cornelia sprinkles the powder enamel on each
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Nothing says “hot summer in the city” better than comfy, sexy cut-off shorts. These Daisy Dukes are from The Indie Style Society and Meghann Early at Artists & Fleas. Meghan takes previously loved jeans, cuts them into shorts and then shreds them strategically. She dyes them in fun colors, like these lime green ones, and washes them twice to fix the color. She adds cool detailing, like rows of studs. I understand that Meghanm can also make custom hip hotpants from your own favorite jeans! So go this weekend and make the most of the rest of summertime!
And here are this weekend’s Market Picks!
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Still need something awesome for Dad? Check out the graphic T-shirts and great belt buckles from Devils May Care at the Nolita Market. I absolutely love the aesthetic of designer and fine art photographer Jamie Greenberg. Her images are beautiful and also thought provoking in an artistic way. The T-shirts
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Father’s Day is next weekend, in case it slipped your mind. Your hardworking pop deserves a thoughtful gift that is stylish and/or delicious, and the markets of New York City have exactly what you’ll need. For starters, check out the incredible leather work from Grey 56. You can find them Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the Nolita Market. These leather cuffs come in a wide range of sizes and styles, all handmade, and all very masculine. They also make leather and chain necklaces that make a major statement.
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