A Return...to Hats

The days when women (and men) never left the house without a hat are long gone. Hats are no longer de rigeur; they are now associated with uniforms and eccentric English ladies who top their heads with feathery confections at weddings and Ascot. 

As the days grow colder, you might jam a fleece something-or-other over your ears to stay warm. But the concept of hat-as-fashion-accessory has been increasingly seen as difficult, or well-nigh impossible, to pull off. Fortunately, hats have been slowly making a re-appearance.

 The stand-out on last fall's Proenza Schouler runway was not the gorgeous 1920s-inspired clothes, but the stunning cloche hats designed by Albertus Swanepoel, one of this year's CFDA runners-up. Swanepoel was recently featured, along with his confections, in a New York Times article which suggests that "there has clearly been a resurgence" in the popularity of hats. 

The times followed this article with a slideshow of a Fifth Avenue milliner's parade, featuring our very fashionable friend Tziporah Salamon. 

Why not try your very own hat on for size, in honor of the holiday season? Some of your many stylish options at Off Broadway Boutique include:

a red gathered felt cloche

a black coque evening hat

a violet evening headpiece

20% off on CYBER MONDAY December 1st at Off Broadway Boutique - ENTIRE STORE!

The holidays are coming up...before you know it, it will be December. Don't panic -- if you're still at a loss about what to give to that special lady in your life, consider Off Broadway Boutique!

Don't wait until December 20th or December 23rd to do your holiday shopping - Off Broadway Boutique is here to help you get a head start! Once you've gotten all of the turkey and pumpkin pie out of your system, head to our online boutique the Monday after Thanksgiving and take part in our fabulous CYBER MONDAY Sale. 

On December 1st, shop www.boutiqueoffbroadway.com and receive 20% off your order!!! To get the discount, use promotion code OBB139 at your checkout.

*For our loyal customers who prefer to shop In-Store, make sure to print a 20% discount coupon from our homepage. 

Timmy Woods!

We are excited to announce that our Re-Runs department of consignment and vintage items recently received a large shipment of bags by Los Angeles designer Timmy Woods, who was catapulted to international fame when her Eiffel Tower bag was featured in the Sex and the City movie!

The bags will be available for sale on our website and in the store on December 8th; until then you can visit them online and mark your calendar!

Studio 54 Redux

Imagine yourself dancing the night away at Studio 54 in this glorious black and gold vintage frock from the heyday of the 1980s.

Yes...the 80s are back! And what better way to celebrate them than with a gorgeous vintage party dress, which is beautifully made and features black and gold embroidery and a chic illusion neckline and sleeves. Do you really need an excuse to look this fabulous?

Image courtesy of nymag.com

The Fabric of my Life

On Friday night, we hosted a performance at Off Broadway Boutique. Those of you who were not in attendance may enjoy a recap of the evening’s dazzling events! A warm and lively gathering of guests arrived at 6 o’clock to see Tziporah Salamon perform The Fabric of My Life, “a sartorial autobiography in which she uses stories, anecdotes and costume changes to tell the story of her life in clothes.”

Tziporah’s performance was utterly riveting. She was sensational! She kept our interest with her lively anecdotes and moving remembrances. There was much laughter, and even tears, as her life story progressed. Her fantastic choice of music, which played throughout the performance, acted as a kind of theme song for the modern fashionista: “I am a very stylish girl!” it proclaimed. Throughout all of this, our eyes were glued to Tziporah as she depicted her metamorphosis, from schoolgirl to student to salesgirl to stylist, through various costume changes, each more dazzling than the next.

Tziporah is truly one of a kind; her exotic vintage outfits and signature hats have made her a feature on the New York fashion scene. She stands as an inspiration to all of us, to dress with attitude, with pizzaz, to stand out from the crowd instead of blending in. She reminds us to wear what makes us happy, as in doing so, we elevate the mood of those around us. She is a true Off Broadway Boutique woman.

Have a Ball with Black and White!

Is there any color combination more glamorous, more dazzling than the simple pairing of black and white? Truman Capote knew it well - his Black and White Ball of 1966, hosted in honor of the incomparable Katherine Graham, was such a sensation that its impact still reverberates decades later.

Why don't you try it out for yourself -- with some black and white accessories? You will be sure to stand out as the epitome of chic, and they'll go with just about any other color you might be wearing!

Five Strand Pearl Necklace

Black and White Striped Hoops



Black and White Round Stripe Bangle

Ladies and Gentlemen, Come One, Come All...

I am so pleased to welcome you to my little experiment in blogging!

I have long been inspired by the blogosphere: so many unique perspectives shared from all over the world! So many beautiful things to ogle, who has the time to peruse it all? I hope that you, in turn, will find inspiration in our perspective, which can be summed up in a single word: GLAMOUR.

I believe in the transformative power of fashion. Why don khakis and browns when you can drape yourself in ravishing red? Of course, sometimes the beauty of an outfit (as in all things) lies in its simplicity. Whatever your poison might be -- blue jeans or boas (of the feather variety!) wear what makes you feel happy and vibrant. Above all,

Dress for the theater of your life!

Image credit: allerleirau