CheapBrokeClassic: May 2016

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Take That Take That: Bad Boy In The 90's

Puff Daddy and The Family recently swept through Brooklyn for the Bad Boy Reunion and are now headed to a city near you. Honestly the best show I've ever been to in my life! From old school Bad Boy days with Total and Black Rob to new school hot boys French Montana and Fabolous, the experience was well worth the price. Invisible Bully and Bad Boy teamed up for a pop up shop in the city and at both shows celebrating the late Notorious BIG's birthday.

Prices for shirts and hoodies started @ $35.

Check out LiveNation.com for tour details and InvisibleBully.com for Biggie inspired gear.

Shirt: $35 @ Bad Boy Reunion Tour

Shorts: $45 @ J. Crew (originally full length jeans cut into shorts)

Shoes: $85 Stan Smiths @ Footlocker

Hat: $60 @ QuellCollections.com

Glasses: Jean Paul Gaultier (Vintage find)

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Cheap OOTD: Sneaker Vibes👟

Well well well look who decided to join the party; The Sun!! There's nothing like a hot summer-ish day in NYC, specially when it's spent in one of its many beautiful parks. We kept it cute and comfy today in Nike sneaks and the sun as our best accessory. Check out the deets below.

Dress: $35 @ Urban Outfitters

Scarf: $15 @ H&M

Sneakers: $35 @ Nike.com (GS)

Shades: $75 on sale Fendi @ Nordstrom Rack

Rings: $6 @ Forever 21

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The Life of Pablo Art Exhibition

"I miss the old Kanye" no really I do! Brianni T Presents hosted a Kanye inspired art show in Soho and it was everything Kanye would want it to be. (I think) Over 2000 people came out and supported this non Yeezy funded event. Yeezy cupcakes to album inspired drinks, this Life of Pablo Exhibit was definitely a "No More Parties in LA" vibe. Check out some of the art work below.

Hand Painted merchandise was also on sale starting @ $100.

Cupcakes by LexysCupcakeBar.com

Monday, May 23, 2016

Make Home Stylish w/ Kate Spade

From handbags to ready to wear apparel, Kate Spade is now taking you home with their home decor line.

The "Make Yourself A Home" line offers everything from bedding, kitchenware, to stationery products. We had a chance to "live colorfully" with Marie Claire and Kate Spade at their Make Yourself a Home event in Soho.

Kitchenware starts as low as $20.

Bedding starts @ $110 for Duvet Sets and $60 Euro Shams.

Desk and Stationery finds start @ $14.

Thanks Marie Claire and Kate Spade for the gift bag treats!

All items available @ KateSpade.com

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Cheap OOTD: Layers w/ HUEY

Long sleeves in May? Yes that's very much a thing here in NYC. So are denim layers and fur lined booties. Check out the deets of our transitional Spring denim fit below.

Denim Shirt: $15 @ Marshalls

Sweater: $60 @ Huey Brand (Instagram: @hueybrand)

Necklace: $15 @ DSW

Jeans: $20 (on sale) @ Urban Outfitters

Booties: $60 (on sale) @ Aldo

Friday, May 6, 2016

Manus x Machina: MET Gala 2016 Cheat Sheet

The Met Gala/ Met Ball or Costume Institute Gala (as it used to be called) is an annual fundraising benefit hosted by Vogue Magazine for the Met's Costume Institute. Every year the event is themed after the opening fashion exhibition that runs at the Institute through August. Now that we're all caught up on what the Met Gala is let's get into this year's theme.

House of Chanel Fall/ Winter 2014

Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age of Technology

Whether we like it or not now days technology plays a part in not only what we do but how we do things. When you think of Haute Couture garments they're mostly very limited as one of one's that were hand made (manus). On the contrary you have mass produced garments that you can find in a variety of sizes and sometimes colors that were made by machine (machina). Instead of displaying both techniques oppositionally, The Costume Institute brought them together in order to display the continuation in influence of both techniques. Whether hand sewn or made completely by machine both techniques advance the future of fashion by finding new resolutions to design problems as well as enhancing design practices all together.

House of Dior Spring/ Summer 2014

Now that the red carpet, theme, and exhibit have came full circle check out some of the garments on display that may have inspired some of the stars looks.

Saint Laurent Spring/ Summer 1999