Smart Buy: Marni's Bottle Green Dress

This week's Smart Buy, from Marni, is of course another easy year-round wear, versatile dress-up or dress-down number. It's a simple dolman sleeved dress that has pleats running down the front and back and comes in one of the house's signature hues, lush bottle green. It's charming simplicity happens to be quite beneficial since it could be thought of as a blank canvas for unlimited layering options. Wear it belted to highlight it's beautiful cut, or un-belted for a relaxed, fluid option. The subtle genius and charm of this dress's endless allure is yet another reminder of why the label has so many hardcore devotees.

MARNI Bottle Green Pleated & Belted Dress-$212

Micro Trend: Variations on the Scarf Print

80's GIANNI VERSACE Scarf Print Blouse-$328

PUCCI Graphic Scarf Print Chain Handle Minuaderie-$188

Playing with the notion of the leisurely times that are the basis of Resort, Prada's Resort 2010 collection was a far cry from this fall's austerity with it's fresh take on the iconic scarf print, a resort stand-by. While at Pucci, a house known for it's scarf prints, Peter Dundas sent out a brigade of some of the sexiest variations on the house's printed legacy. Which brings us to our point, incorporating the whimsical appeal of scarf prints into the everyday wardrobe.

Take this 80's era Gianni Versace scarf printed blouse for instance, it's soothing blue colorway and bold ultra-femme print will look just as good on the beach paired with some short shorts as it would at the office under a smart blazer with some relaxed pants. And if prints of such bold nature aren't your thing, think about how easyily our Pucci silk printed minauderie can liven up even the strictest of looks with just a splash of opulance.

Prada Resort 2010
Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Fall/Winter 2009

Comme Des Garcons Brutal & Inexcusable 1992

Just as fashion videos have begun to take importance, we've unearthed this funny gem from Comme des Garcons circa 1992. Even though it's dated in it's appeal, we'd still wear all of those clothes.

Completely Gratuitous: Liaisons Dangereuses

Here's a song one of us has been listening to since the beginning of the decade from band Liasons Dangereuses-Etre Assis Ou Danser. It's vintage and it's from 1981 and it comes just like how we like our vintage clothes: slick and well produced with lots of attitude & charisma, a dirty sense of charm and a feeling that it's so out-of-control cool, that you can't believe it's from '81. Okay, the Marquis De Sade inspired lyrics are scary after translation, but that perverseness is a whole other story.

And check out Dj Frederic Sanchez's addictive music journal here, the Miu Miu & Prada soundtracks are beyond excellent.

COMING SOON: New Holiday Arrivals Next Week

Here's a quick sneak-peek from our trove of luxe essentials to come in the next week from VagaBond Nyc's holiday range:We love Gianni Versace, we love body-con, and we love a smart variation on the essential l-b-d, and this early 90's sculptural, opitcal checkered print Versace number, completely reinstated our appreciation of the iconic designer. Honestly, this quick snap doesn't do this dress justice, when it's on, all the intentional creases move away from the body, almost as if it's paper, giving it this sensational va-va-voom shape. Then there's the fabric strings attached that you can make into a necklace or tie around the bust for a bold s&m direction. A single piece that you can easily take from haute lady to naughty? Now there's a whole new alternative to the "day-into-night" cliche.
Thanks to our love of Versace & Lacroix, and today's resurgence of all things Baroque, appreciating the unique beauty of these early 90's Charles Jourdan red suede court shoes came instinctively. They caught our eye with their in-your-face nod to the heavily gilded, flamboyant decorations of that era, and really hit the mark on what's right for today.

This 80's era blouson has so many irresistible qualities to it that it instantly becomes an easy must-have closet staple for year-round wear thanks to it's tunic length dolman shape, puckered sleeves and floral rose gold metallic finish. Pair it with everything from men's flannel trousers to ivory shorts and drapey disco skirts, the directions you can take this are virtually endless.

Coming Soon: Dec. 7th/09

Vnyc Featured on DesignCatwalk.com

Lovely Silvia from DesignCatwalk.com came and spent the afternoon with us last week to check out the Vnyc studio and pick our brains about style and of course, vintage. She charmed us with her sweet Italian accent and her own knowledge on all things fashion. Click here to check out the full piece, where she noted:

"What makes Vagabondnyc stand out from the myriad of all other vintage online shops is the two kids sense of style; which paired with their buying skills ends up in a unique, constantly evolving collection and inspiring editorials."

Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving from Vnyc

We wish all of you out there a very happy, warm Thanksgiving and hope you start the holidays out surrounded by loved ones, laughter and good times!

P.S-We couldn't help but include shots of one of our favorite holiday ready stunners, this early 90's off-the-shoulder black velvet body-con dress that's decorated with a gilt Baroque inspired applique resting on the bust. Why? First of all, for a holiday dress, it's sexy and so easy to wear, but most of all, at the moment one of us is really into the whole French Rive Gauche haute bourgeois feeling of it. Yes, thanks to parts of Chloe Fall 2009, we are totally into lush black velvet, gold threaded detailing, bows of all sizes, pleated organza, all with a chic French feeling... you get it!

90's Black Velvet Body-Con Dress w Gold Neckline-$138

Accessory of the week! 80's Coin Earrings

Our latest Accessory of the Week comes to you via the 80's and it's infatuation with southwestern textiles and jewelry. These dramatic dusty silver etched coin earrings are a smart way to corner today's 80's revival while not looking too much the part.

80's Southwestern Etched Coin Dangle Earrings-$114

Comme Des Garcons + The Beatles

This month Rei Kawakubo unveiled her latest collaboration(her group Comme Des Garcons, has a never ending roster of collabos) with the estate of The Beatles for a small capusle collection. While the idea may seem a bit strange given the band's history, we have to say, the bag above with it's use of the iconic green apples and Kawakubo's love of polka-dots, looks so darn cool!

50+ New Reasons to Hit Up VagaBondnyc.com

Here's a quick peek at some our favorite latest additions up now at VagaBondnyc.com! We've recently added over 50+ awesome, one-of-a-kind, carefully edited pieces to keep all of you out there looking fresh, + don't forget free-shipping worldwide, always!
80's Confetti Handknit Cardigan-$124

60's Khaki Taffeta Waterproof Cape-$168

80's Black Wool & Leather Dolman Sleeve Jacket-$188

90's Sheer Black Minimal Blouse-$86

CHLOE Atlantic Blue Knit Jersey Top-$158

LANVIN Black Washed Silk Trapeze Coat from 2007-$598