I just want to introduce Punky Style’s new contributer…Linnea.  She’s a Freelance Writer, Antique Collector and Recovering Shopaholic (or at least thats what tells me) and also family to me.

Linnea will be filling in here and there while I am busy getting Haberdash Vintage ready for her second year on the road (Whoo Hoo). I hope you guys will say hello and check back with her soon.

Quick pictures from the Oscar Tweet Up, which was my first visit to a Speakeasy.  Shoestring and Fafarazzi sure know how to throw a party. I wish I could get all dressed up to watch TV and play on Twitter every night.

The official pictures are here.

Angel Jackson by PunkyStyle featuring Angel Jackson bags

Can we all just stop and swoon for a minute?

Angel Jackson: This luxurious line of accessories is hand-crafted in Bali in fair-trade workshops, and the exotic materials used are all ethically sourced.
When did being green get so fancy? I love it.

I’m sure you can tell, I love to play dress up. I also never turn down a chance to hang out the budget loving peeps at Shoestring Magazine. That being said,  They are co-hosting a Oscar party with Fafarazzi at a speakeasy this Sunday. The cool thing about this event is you are encouraged to wear your best secondhand/vintage red carpet attire.  I cant wait to put on my best thrifted gown and get all dolled up. (red carpet looks not required)

I hope you guys will consider joining me.

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My friend Cassie and I attended a Boston Magazine party at The Ames Hotel last night. I pulled this dress out of Haberdash last minute because I was sick of everything in my closet. I wish I took a picture of the back. It has cute purple bows all the way down the back like the leopard Rodate dress. I also pulled out my DIY spike bag and stud jacket that Ive hadn’t worn since November. I was kinda over doing the DIY for a while, it needed a break.

I left for NYC the day after the Swap and still haven’t unpacked…I think I will save the Swap update for our new Swapaholic’s website that should be LIVE by the end of the week!!

Thank you all, for attending the Swap to benefit the Worcester Historical Museum. Also huge thanks to Alexis Grace for donating  a ton of beautiful clothing.

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IFBCon and Fashion Week recap coming soon!!

I’m shacking up at Boston’s Copley Square Hotel for the weekend for a friends wedding.

Some favorites:

This Vintage belt will hopefully be in my mailbox in time for Fashion Week. I haven’t decided what to wear yet. But I promise it will be all a vintage, I have to represent the Haberdash.

So who going to NYFW and how tragic is this McQueen thing?

The nominations for Worcester Magazine’s Best Of  Worcester are open and we would love to take home the Best New Business award. Haberdash will be one year old this April and I cant think of a better way to celebrate.

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Also: Don’t forget about Alexis Grace for Best Consignment!

I received the best text message last night while I was up north visiting my mom. The message said “your magazine is out”. Mom and I immediately jumped in the car and headed to the bookstore. FYI: Running around a bookstore looking for a magazine  to read about yourself is hugely narcissistic. But having your mom be so proud that she shows everyone in the store makes it OK.

I’m super excited to share these behind the scenes photos from a secret photo shoot I did with Boston Magazine back in December.  It was such a pleasure to work with Eric Kulin and Ennis Styling. It is unbelievable how much work and talent is needed to create that one perfect picture that used in a magazine. I hope you will pick up the February issue and see the full page feature on Haberdash.

There are no words to describe how cute this Etsy shop is: It’s OK My dear.

I got a new hat this weekend, I think every single one of my friends made fun of it. I also got a new shiny red tea pot…but no one made fun of that.

Wearing: new hat (hence the new hat post), this vintage bag, vintage jumper and belt soon to be in Haberdash Vintage and Vivienne Westwood suede ankle booties.

My new start up The Swapaholics has  partnered up with the Worcester Historical Museum to bring you a Clothing Swap to benefit  fashion exhibits at WHM.

Admission: $3 for those who donate clothes; $5 for others

How to donate:

Please deliver all clothes to WHM  before the swap  9am-10am Swap starts at 11am sharp.

Womens clothes and accessories only
Clothes must be laundered and in excellent condition.
All remaining clothes will be donated to a local charity.

For more information and to arrange clothing drop
off contact Vanessa Bumpus at 508.753.8278 x109

RSVP on Facebook.