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I love this portrait of surfer Valerie Boster of Vogue by Alberto Gugliemi.

Part of the “Surfer DNA” series, the photograph is just one of 39 images benefiting those affected by Hurricane Sandy with a Waves for Water fundraiser held on CharityBuzz, from May 27 - June 21. Bid away, here.

At the opening, I ran into the ever lovely Maria Moyer, who is featured in the current issue of FOAM Magazine (page 49 - 51), just a few pages after my article on Mara Hoffman (page 40 - 41) and, of course, Laura Rubin—both rock stars and surfers. 

Read more: Culture

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Jun 06
I love this portrait of surfer Valerie Boster of Vogue by Alberto Gugliemi. Part of the “Surfer DNA” series, the photograph is just one of 39 images benefiting those affected by Hurricane Sandy with a Waves for Water fundraiser held on CharityBuzz, from May 27 - June 21. Bid away, here. At the opening, I ran into the ever lovely Maria Moyer, who is featured in the current issue of FOAM Magazine (page 49 - 51), just a few pages after my article on Mara Hoffman (page 40 - 41) and, of course, Laura Rubin—both rock stars and surfers.  Read more: Culture Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

I can hardly believe it myself but I am very excited to announce that I will be modeling in the Eileen Eileen Fisher fashion show at Green Festival on April 21st! It’s in New York City and I’d love to see you there, to find out more about the show—and RSVP!—visit, here. 

And about the whole “We’d like our clothes back now thanks very much”, Eileen Fisher is launching the “Green Eileen” recycled clothing initiative. Starting April 19, all brick-and-mortar stores will recycle your ol’ gently worn clothing (and don’t worry, you’ll get a receipt to keep the tax man happy) and $5 toward Eileen Fisher clothing. #ThxVeryMuch

Photo: Eileen Fisher, via Carrie Parry
Apr 12
I can hardly believe it myself but I am very excited to announce that I will be modeling in the Eileen Eileen Fisher fashion show at Green Festival on April 21st! It’s in New York City and I’d love to see you there, to find out more about the show—and RSVP!—visit, here.  And about the whole “We’d like our clothes back now thanks very much”, Eileen Fisher is launching the “Green Eileen” recycled clothing initiative. Starting April 19, all brick-and-mortar stores will recycle your ol’ gently worn clothing (and don’t worry, you’ll get a receipt to keep the tax man happy) and $5 toward Eileen Fisher clothing. #ThxVeryMuch Photo: Eileen Fisher, via Carrie Parry

Rocking Diane von Furstenberg to the CFDA/eBay “You Can’t Fake Fashion” event at Finale in New York City. I’m wearing a DvF dress and bag, produced by my kid sister Molly (#SisterLove)!

More: Styled By Emma

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Mar 20
Rocking Diane von Furstenberg to the CFDA/eBay “You Can’t Fake Fashion” event at Finale in New York City. I’m wearing a DvF dress and bag, produced by my kid sister Molly (#SisterLove)! More: Styled By Emma Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

This past week I braved the snowstorm to go out and support my friend and mentor Olivia Zaleski’s father’s foundation, The Dream Project, for their benefit at Museo del Barrio in New York.

It was inspiring to hear about how Olivia’s father started laying the groundwork for the project more than twenty years ago, when he bought a house down in the Dominic Republic. Today, the foundation supports the education of more than 3,000 children a year at a surprisingly low cost. Read more at the Dream Project website, here.

I’m wearing some of my favorite pieces: green and lavender earrings (flea market find), a green velvet purse (vintage), and a Banana Republic LBD that I purchased at Housing Works, obviously.

More: Styled By Emma

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Mar 11
This past week I braved the snowstorm to go out and support my friend and mentor Olivia Zaleski’s father’s foundation, The Dream Project, for their benefit at Museo del Barrio in New York. It was inspiring to hear about how Olivia’s father started laying the groundwork for the project more than twenty years ago, when he bought a house down in the Dominic Republic. Today, the foundation supports the education of more than 3,000 children a year at a surprisingly low cost. Read more at the Dream Project website, here. I’m wearing some of my favorite pieces: green and lavender earrings (flea market find), a green velvet purse (vintage), and a Banana Republic LBD that I purchased at Housing Works, obviously. More: Styled By Emma Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

If the sound of vintage Dolce & Gabbana and Prada, is a tune you like to sing, then you’ll want to hear about this vintage fashion sale, starting tomorrow at What Goes Around Comes Around.

Now usually I avoid curated vintage fashion boutiques since they are overpriced—and I end up paying for someone else to do the busy work—but when it comes to What Goes Around Comes Around’s vintage clothing sale, they’re promising prices as low as $5.

Music to my ears.

It starts today, and runs through March 7th, at their Astor Place location in New York City (440 Lafayette St, at Astor Place).

Ch-Ch-Check It Out.

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Feb 14
If the sound of vintage Dolce & Gabbana and Prada, is a tune you like to sing, then you’ll want to hear about this vintage fashion sale, starting tomorrow at What Goes Around Comes Around.Now usually I avoid curated vintage fashion boutiques since they are overpriced—and I end up paying for someone else to do the busy work—but when it comes to What Goes Around Comes Around’s vintage clothing sale, they’re promising prices as low as $5. Music to my ears. It starts today, and runs through March 7th, at their Astor Place location in New York City (440 Lafayette St, at Astor Place). Ch-Ch-Check It Out. Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

This weekend, a sustainable style shoot—with a personal twist—is taking to the streets; called Local Wisdom, it is a “project intended to change the way the public thinks about, buys and wears fashion,” presented by Parsons The New School for Design and the Center for Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion. Read more, via a press release, below.

Local Wisdom will invite members of the public to bring important pieces from their wardrobe to the Parsons campus for a community photo shoot, where the organizers will gather unique and moving stories about how people use and care for their clothing—unearthing the stories behind the clothes and the people that live in the global fashion capital that is New York City. 

I love this project because it champions the story behind the style and it’s so closely aligned with PFF’s style series: Something Old, Something New.

Don’t live in New York? Not to worry, the project is coming to a city near year—that is if you will be in Vancouver, Melbourne, or London through 2014.

If you want to take part this Saturday, January 26, show up between 10 am – 4 pm at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, Parsons The New School for Design, located at 2 West 13th Street in New York.

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Jan 22
This weekend, a sustainable style shoot—with a personal twist—is taking to the streets; called Local Wisdom, it is a “project intended to change the way the public thinks about, buys and wears fashion,” presented by Parsons The New School for Design and the Center for Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion. Read more, via a press release, below. Local Wisdom will invite members of the public to bring important pieces from their wardrobe to the Parsons campus for a community photo shoot, where the organizers will gather unique and moving stories about how people use and care for their clothing—unearthing the stories behind the clothes and the people that live in the global fashion capital that is New York City.  I love this project because it champions the story behind the style and it’s so closely aligned with PFF’s style series: Something Old, Something New. Don’t live in New York? Not to worry, the project is coming to a city near year—that is if you will be in Vancouver, Melbourne, or London through 2014. If you want to take part this Saturday, January 26, show up between 10 am – 4 pm at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, Parsons The New School for Design, located at 2 West 13th Street in New York. Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

In New York City, the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy continues to unfold. Though my apartment—and neighborhood—in Brooklyn escaped the devastating natural disaster unscathed, the scene is drastically different in other close-by areas most affected by the storm.

From the more than 100 homes in Breezy Point, Queens, that burned to the ground to power-less residents of Lower Manhattan, the multibillion-dollar natural disaster is effecting the day-to-day lives of many people today and in the days, weeks, months—and probably years—to come.

Hurricane Sandy disaster relief programs need support and, whether you live near or far, there many ways you can help. Continue reading my feature on Discovery’s TreeHugger.com: 12 Ways to Help Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

Photo: © Emma Grady. Commuting on foot: walking the Brooklyn Bridge to get into Manhattan.
Nov 11
In New York City, the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy continues to unfold. Though my apartment—and neighborhood—in Brooklyn escaped the devastating natural disaster unscathed, the scene is drastically different in other close-by areas most affected by the storm. From the more than 100 homes in Breezy Point, Queens, that burned to the ground to power-less residents of Lower Manhattan, the multibillion-dollar natural disaster is effecting the day-to-day lives of many people today and in the days, weeks, months—and probably years—to come. Hurricane Sandy disaster relief programs need support and, whether you live near or far, there many ways you can help. Continue reading my feature on Discovery’s TreeHugger.com: 12 Ways to Help Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts Photo: © Emma Grady. Commuting on foot: walking the Brooklyn Bridge to get into Manhattan.

Reformation opened their flagship boutique in SoHo during New York Fashion this week and I popped by to check out their collection of upcycled vintage clothing. Creative director Yael Aflalo creates one-of-a-kind garments using surplus materials. I especially loved an army jacket that had unexpected details like a fur collar and bright woven shoulder patches. The store also features carefully curated vintage accessories like classic Salvatore Ferragamo heels.

Presentation is key: the flagship has an open layout with bright energy-saving lights and also incorporates natural elements like birchwood.

I also popped into the photobooth for a little incognito fun. I snagged this green leather vintage bag at a flea market ($26) and I am letting it have the limelight—for now, at least.

Visit Reformation at 23 Howard Street in New York City.

More Fashion Photos: Styled By Emma

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Sep 08
Reformation opened their flagship boutique in SoHo during New York Fashion this week and I popped by to check out their collection of upcycled vintage clothing. Creative director Yael Aflalo creates one-of-a-kind garments using surplus materials. I especially loved an army jacket that had unexpected details like a fur collar and bright woven shoulder patches. The store also features carefully curated vintage accessories like classic Salvatore Ferragamo heels. Presentation is key: the flagship has an open layout with bright energy-saving lights and also incorporates natural elements like birchwood. I also popped into the photobooth for a little incognito fun. I snagged this green leather vintage bag at a flea market ($26) and I am letting it have the limelight—for now, at least. Visit Reformation at 23 Howard Street in New York City. More Fashion Photos: Styled By Emma Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

Calling all filmmakers: last week, I attended the launch of ‘Four Stories’ with Roman Coppola at W hotel in downtown New York. The party kicked off a screenplay competition, wherein anyone can submit a story idea that incorporates Intel’s new Ultrabook laptop and W hotels (ahem—product placement). One winner will get global exposure and the chance to work alongside Coppola, who will write and direct the final short film.

For details, visit Four Stories and enter before August 30th.

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Aug 15
Calling all filmmakers: last week, I attended the launch of ‘Four Stories’ with Roman Coppola at W hotel in downtown New York. The party kicked off a screenplay competition, wherein anyone can submit a story idea that incorporates Intel’s new Ultrabook laptop and W hotels (ahem—product placement). One winner will get global exposure and the chance to work alongside Coppola, who will write and direct the final short film. For details, visit Four Stories and enter before August 30th. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

The judging is finished, now it’s on to the fun part: the 6th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards are tomorrow—read all the good and great deets, here—and I have finally chosen a CrOp by David Peck dress to wear to the awards ceremony (thanks to all my Instagram followers for helping me decide).

Here’s a look back at the top dresses from David’s spring and fall 2012 collections! Curious to know which one I picked—and how I styled it? Keep tuned for plenty of pics and live updates tomorrow night on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where I’ll be sharing all the fun!

Big thanks to CrOp by David Peck and Autumn PR.

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“Emma’s Style” is made possible in part by CrOp by David Peck.

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Jun 12

For the second consecutive year, I am judging the 6th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Along with the 2012 IHDA Judging Panel, I selected the top 30 styles from more than 1,000 entries across 7 categories.

This is where you come in: help choose the Audience Fan Favorite over at InStyle: Instyle.com/ihdapoll2012.

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on June 13th, hosted by Handbag Designer 101, at the Time & Life Building in New York City. Keep tuned: Emma will be on the scene at the VIP cocktail party and ceremony sharing live updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Tickets can be purchased on Handbag Designer 101 or you can try to win a trip to the awards with JP Selects.
Jun 09
For the second consecutive year, I am judging the 6th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Along with the 2012 IHDA Judging Panel, I selected the top 30 styles from more than 1,000 entries across 7 categories. This is where you come in: help choose the Audience Fan Favorite over at InStyle: Instyle.com/ihdapoll2012. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on June 13th, hosted by Handbag Designer 101, at the Time & Life Building in New York City. Keep tuned: Emma will be on the scene at the VIP cocktail party and ceremony sharing live updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Tickets can be purchased on Handbag Designer 101 or you can try to win a trip to the awards with JP Selects.

@PastFashionFuture Instagram of the Week(end): Visiting Jay Gatsby in Newport, RI.

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Jun 04
@PastFashionFuture Instagram of the Week(end): Visiting Jay Gatsby in Newport, RI. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

#MakeShift2012—a series of conversations, workshops, and events around hand-craftsmanship for the fashion design industries during ICFF—starts tomorrow. Here’s the sched of events:

Tuesday May 15, 2012
MAKESHIFT: SHIFTING THOUGHTS ON DESIGN, FASHION, COMMUNITY, CRAFT, & DIY
Talk by Roseanne Cash, Natalie Chanin, Maria Cornejo & Andrew Wagner
6 pm - 9 pm!
The Standard, East Village, 25 Cooper Square

Thursday May 17, 2012
CRAFTING FASHION: A MAKESHIFT POP-UP SHOP BY ALABAMA CHANIN & BILLY REID
Crafted Fashion, Food, Music & Drink
Opening: 6 pm - until late
Billy Reid, 54 Bond Street

Friday May 18, 2012
ACTION & REACTION: DIY WORKSHOP & CLOSED-DOOR CONVERSATION
on Cloth, Craft, and Industrial Design around the Sewing Table
The Standard, East Village - Penthouse

Saturday May 19, 2012
CRAFTING DESIGN: A MAKESHIFT CHAIR WORKSHOP @ PARTNERS & SPADE
Chairs provided by Krrb. Furniture photo-booth with Susanna Howe
12 pm - 4 pm!
Partners & Spade, 40 Great Jones Street
May 14
#MakeShift2012—a series of conversations, workshops, and events around hand-craftsmanship for the fashion design industries during ICFF—starts tomorrow. Here’s the sched of events: Tuesday May 15, 2012MAKESHIFT: SHIFTING THOUGHTS ON DESIGN, FASHION, COMMUNITY, CRAFT, & DIYTalk by Roseanne Cash, Natalie Chanin, Maria Cornejo & Andrew Wagner6 pm - 9 pm!The Standard, East Village, 25 Cooper SquareThursday May 17, 2012CRAFTING FASHION: A MAKESHIFT POP-UP SHOP BY ALABAMA CHANIN & BILLY REIDCrafted Fashion, Food, Music & DrinkOpening: 6 pm - until lateBilly Reid, 54 Bond StreetFriday May 18, 2012ACTION & REACTION: DIY WORKSHOP & CLOSED-DOOR CONVERSATIONon Cloth, Craft, and Industrial Design around the Sewing TableThe Standard, East Village - PenthouseSaturday May 19, 2012CRAFTING DESIGN: A MAKESHIFT CHAIR WORKSHOP @ PARTNERS & SPADEChairs provided by Krrb. Furniture photo-booth with Susanna Howe12 pm - 4 pm!Partners & Spade, 40 Great Jones Street

Over the weekend, my friend Liam Alexander—don’t miss his “Something Old, Something New” style, here—showed his award-winning interactive sculpture, @TWTRPALLA, at Fluent City in Brooklyn, New York while it simultaneously appeared via live steam in Venice, Italy.

I stopped by to see firsthand how twitter can move art—and for the free.99 Delicatessen brunch, too.

TWEET @TWTRPALLA and the sculpture, an industrial spin on the New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball, will move—until June that is.

It’s on view at Fluent City, 143 Skillman Ave in Brooklyn, NY 11211 through the end of the month.

P.S. Here’s what I wore: Diesel jeans, a no name vintage/secondhand striped t-shirt, a white wool L.L. Bean sweater (not pictured), Rupert Sanderson flats, and Ray Ban sunglasses.

The best accessory of all: my patriotic, American flag iPhone case. Liam’s mom took a cute pic of it, here, on @PastFashionFuture Instagram.

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May 10
Over the weekend, my friend Liam Alexander—don’t miss his “Something Old, Something New” style, here—showed his award-winning interactive sculpture, @TWTRPALLA, at Fluent City in Brooklyn, New York while it simultaneously appeared via live steam in Venice, Italy. I stopped by to see firsthand how twitter can move art—and for the free.99 Delicatessen brunch, too. TWEET @TWTRPALLA and the sculpture, an industrial spin on the New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball, will move—until June that is. It’s on view at Fluent City, 143 Skillman Ave in Brooklyn, NY 11211 through the end of the month.P.S. Here’s what I wore: Diesel jeans, a no name vintage/secondhand striped t-shirt, a white wool L.L. Bean sweater (not pictured), Rupert Sanderson flats, and Ray Ban sunglasses. The best accessory of all: my patriotic, American flag iPhone case. Liam’s mom took a cute pic of it, here, on @PastFashionFuture Instagram. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

On Thursday, Pratt Institute hosted their Annual Student Runway Show and cocktail benefit—don’t miss my school girl-inspired style at Pratt’s runway show last year. I had to miss the show this year, but I made the after party at PH-D at Dream Downtown.

A highlight was Kelsy Parkhouse’s sophisticated looks, which “had a very nice sense of balance and execution,” according to The New York Times. She won the inaugural Liz Claiborne Concept to Product Award, a prize worth $25,000. 

Coincidentally, I donned a white wool Liz Claiborne suit jacket and vest that I found at a thrift store in Pennsylvania for under $20; I paired it with Diesel jeans, also thrifted, and some other pieces that may look familiar, like gold vintage earrings and a classic Coach bag.

Photo: Emma Grady at Pratt’s Annual Cocktail Party at Dream Downtown. (Thanks to Pratt’s Leonardo Gomez II for taking the snap).

View more: EMMA’S STYLE

“Emma’s Style” is made possible in part by CrOp by David Peck.

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Apr 29
On Thursday, Pratt Institute hosted their Annual Student Runway Show and cocktail benefit—don’t miss my school girl-inspired style at Pratt’s runway show last year. I had to miss the show this year, but I made the after party at PH-D at Dream Downtown.A highlight was Kelsy Parkhouse’s sophisticated looks, which “had a very nice sense of balance and execution,” according to The New York Times. She won the inaugural Liz Claiborne Concept to Product Award, a prize worth $25,000.  Coincidentally, I donned a white wool Liz Claiborne suit jacket and vest that I found at a thrift store in Pennsylvania for under $20; I paired it with Diesel jeans, also thrifted, and some other pieces that may look familiar, like gold vintage earrings and a classic Coach bag. Photo: Emma Grady at Pratt’s Annual Cocktail Party at Dream Downtown. (Thanks to Pratt’s Leonardo Gomez II for taking the snap). View more: EMMA’S STYLE “Emma’s Style” is made possible in part by CrOp by David Peck. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

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I love this portrait of surfer Valerie Boster of Vogue by Alberto Gugliemi. Part of the “Surfer DNA” series, the photograph is just one of 39 images benefiting those affected by Hurricane Sandy with a Waves for Water fundraiser held on CharityBuzz, from May 27 - June 21. Bid away, here. At the opening, I ran into the ever lovely Maria Moyer, who is featured in the current issue of FOAM Magazine (page 49 - 51), just a few pages after my article on Mara Hoffman (page 40 - 41) and, of course, Laura Rubin—both rock stars and surfers.  Read more: Culture Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
I love this portrait of surfer Valerie Boster of Vogue by Alberto Gugliemi. Part of the “Surfer DNA” series, the photograph is just one of 39 images benefiting those affected by Hurricane Sandy with a Waves for Water fundraiser held on CharityBuzz, from May 27 - June 21. Bid away, here. At the opening, I ran into the ever lovely Maria Moyer, who is featured in the current issue of FOAM Magazine (page 49 - 51), just a few pages after my article on Mara Hoffman (page 40 - 41) and, of course, Laura Rubin—both rock stars and surfers.  Read more: Culture Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

I love this portrait of surfer Valerie Boster of Vogue by Alberto Gugliemi.

Part of the “Surfer DNA” series, the photograph is just one of 39 images benefiting those affected by Hurricane Sandy with a Waves for Water fundraiser held on CharityBuzz, from May 27 - June 21. Bid away, here.

At the opening, I ran into the ever lovely Maria Moyer, who is featured in the current issue of FOAM Magazine (page 49 - 51), just a few pages after my article on Mara Hoffman (page 40 - 41) and, of course, Laura Rubin—both rock stars and surfers. 

Read more: Culture

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I can hardly believe it myself but I am very excited to announce that I will be modeling in the Eileen Eileen Fisher fashion show at Green Festival on April 21st! It’s in New York City and I’d love to see you there, to find out more about the show—and RSVP!—visit, here.  And about the whole “We’d like our clothes back now thanks very much”, Eileen Fisher is launching the “Green Eileen” recycled clothing initiative. Starting April 19, all brick-and-mortar stores will recycle your ol’ gently worn clothing (and don’t worry, you’ll get a receipt to keep the tax man happy) and $5 toward Eileen Fisher clothing. #ThxVeryMuch Photo: Eileen Fisher, via Carrie Parry
I can hardly believe it myself but I am very excited to announce that I will be modeling in the Eileen Eileen Fisher fashion show at Green Festival on April 21st! It’s in New York City and I’d love to see you there, to find out more about the show—and RSVP!—visit, here.  And about the whole “We’d like our clothes back now thanks very much”, Eileen Fisher is launching the “Green Eileen” recycled clothing initiative. Starting April 19, all brick-and-mortar stores will recycle your ol’ gently worn clothing (and don’t worry, you’ll get a receipt to keep the tax man happy) and $5 toward Eileen Fisher clothing. #ThxVeryMuch Photo: Eileen Fisher, via Carrie Parry

I can hardly believe it myself but I am very excited to announce that I will be modeling in the Eileen Eileen Fisher fashion show at Green Festival on April 21st! It’s in New York City and I’d love to see you there, to find out more about the show—and RSVP!—visit, here. 

And about the whole “We’d like our clothes back now thanks very much”, Eileen Fisher is launching the “Green Eileen” recycled clothing initiative. Starting April 19, all brick-and-mortar stores will recycle your ol’ gently worn clothing (and don’t worry, you’ll get a receipt to keep the tax man happy) and $5 toward Eileen Fisher clothing. #ThxVeryMuch

Photo: Eileen Fisher, via Carrie Parry

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Rocking Diane von Furstenberg to the CFDA/eBay “You Can’t Fake Fashion” event at Finale in New York City. I’m wearing a DvF dress and bag, produced by my kid sister Molly (#SisterLove)! More: Styled By Emma Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

Rocking Diane von Furstenberg to the CFDA/eBay “You Can’t Fake Fashion” event at Finale in New York City. I’m wearing a DvF dress and bag, produced by my kid sister Molly (#SisterLove)!

More: Styled By Emma

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This past week I braved the snowstorm to go out and support my friend and mentor Olivia Zaleski’s father’s foundation, The Dream Project, for their benefit at Museo del Barrio in New York. It was inspiring to hear about how Olivia’s father started laying the groundwork for the project more than twenty years ago, when he bought a house down in the Dominic Republic. Today, the foundation supports the education of more than 3,000 children a year at a surprisingly low cost. Read more at the Dream Project website, here. I’m wearing some of my favorite pieces: green and lavender earrings (flea market find), a green velvet purse (vintage), and a Banana Republic LBD that I purchased at Housing Works, obviously. More: Styled By Emma Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
This past week I braved the snowstorm to go out and support my friend and mentor Olivia Zaleski’s father’s foundation, The Dream Project, for their benefit at Museo del Barrio in New York. It was inspiring to hear about how Olivia’s father started laying the groundwork for the project more than twenty years ago, when he bought a house down in the Dominic Republic. Today, the foundation supports the education of more than 3,000 children a year at a surprisingly low cost. Read more at the Dream Project website, here. I’m wearing some of my favorite pieces: green and lavender earrings (flea market find), a green velvet purse (vintage), and a Banana Republic LBD that I purchased at Housing Works, obviously. More: Styled By Emma Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

This past week I braved the snowstorm to go out and support my friend and mentor Olivia Zaleski’s father’s foundation, The Dream Project, for their benefit at Museo del Barrio in New York.

It was inspiring to hear about how Olivia’s father started laying the groundwork for the project more than twenty years ago, when he bought a house down in the Dominic Republic. Today, the foundation supports the education of more than 3,000 children a year at a surprisingly low cost. Read more at the Dream Project website, here.

I’m wearing some of my favorite pieces: green and lavender earrings (flea market find), a green velvet purse (vintage), and a Banana Republic LBD that I purchased at Housing Works, obviously.

More: Styled By Emma

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If the sound of vintage Dolce & Gabbana and Prada, is a tune you like to sing, then you’ll want to hear about this vintage fashion sale, starting tomorrow at What Goes Around Comes Around.Now usually I avoid curated vintage fashion boutiques since they are overpriced—and I end up paying for someone else to do the busy work—but when it comes to What Goes Around Comes Around’s vintage clothing sale, they’re promising prices as low as $5. Music to my ears. It starts today, and runs through March 7th, at their Astor Place location in New York City (440 Lafayette St, at Astor Place). Ch-Ch-Check It Out. Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
If the sound of vintage Dolce & Gabbana and Prada, is a tune you like to sing, then you’ll want to hear about this vintage fashion sale, starting tomorrow at What Goes Around Comes Around.Now usually I avoid curated vintage fashion boutiques since they are overpriced—and I end up paying for someone else to do the busy work—but when it comes to What Goes Around Comes Around’s vintage clothing sale, they’re promising prices as low as $5. Music to my ears. It starts today, and runs through March 7th, at their Astor Place location in New York City (440 Lafayette St, at Astor Place). Ch-Ch-Check It Out. Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

If the sound of vintage Dolce & Gabbana and Prada, is a tune you like to sing, then you’ll want to hear about this vintage fashion sale, starting tomorrow at What Goes Around Comes Around.

Now usually I avoid curated vintage fashion boutiques since they are overpriced—and I end up paying for someone else to do the busy work—but when it comes to What Goes Around Comes Around’s vintage clothing sale, they’re promising prices as low as $5.

Music to my ears.

It starts today, and runs through March 7th, at their Astor Place location in New York City (440 Lafayette St, at Astor Place).

Ch-Ch-Check It Out.

Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

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Posted on Tuesday January 22nd 2013 at 09:00am. Its tags are listed below.

This weekend, a sustainable style shoot—with a personal twist—is taking to the streets; called Local Wisdom, it is a “project intended to change the way the public thinks about, buys and wears fashion,” presented by Parsons The New School for Design and the Center for Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion. Read more, via a press release, below. Local Wisdom will invite members of the public to bring important pieces from their wardrobe to the Parsons campus for a community photo shoot, where the organizers will gather unique and moving stories about how people use and care for their clothing—unearthing the stories behind the clothes and the people that live in the global fashion capital that is New York City.  I love this project because it champions the story behind the style and it’s so closely aligned with PFF’s style series: Something Old, Something New. Don’t live in New York? Not to worry, the project is coming to a city near year—that is if you will be in Vancouver, Melbourne, or London through 2014. If you want to take part this Saturday, January 26, show up between 10 am – 4 pm at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, Parsons The New School for Design, located at 2 West 13th Street in New York. Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

This weekend, a sustainable style shoot—with a personal twist—is taking to the streets; called Local Wisdom, it is a “project intended to change the way the public thinks about, buys and wears fashion,” presented by Parsons The New School for Design and the Center for Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion. Read more, via a press release, below.

Local Wisdom will invite members of the public to bring important pieces from their wardrobe to the Parsons campus for a community photo shoot, where the organizers will gather unique and moving stories about how people use and care for their clothing—unearthing the stories behind the clothes and the people that live in the global fashion capital that is New York City. 

I love this project because it champions the story behind the style and it’s so closely aligned with PFF’s style series: Something Old, Something New.

Don’t live in New York? Not to worry, the project is coming to a city near year—that is if you will be in Vancouver, Melbourne, or London through 2014.

If you want to take part this Saturday, January 26, show up between 10 am – 4 pm at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, Parsons The New School for Design, located at 2 West 13th Street in New York.

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Posted on Sunday November 11th 2012 at 12:16pm. Its tags are listed below.

In New York City, the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy continues to unfold. Though my apartment—and neighborhood—in Brooklyn escaped the devastating natural disaster unscathed, the scene is drastically different in other close-by areas most affected by the storm. From the more than 100 homes in Breezy Point, Queens, that burned to the ground to power-less residents of Lower Manhattan, the multibillion-dollar natural disaster is effecting the day-to-day lives of many people today and in the days, weeks, months—and probably years—to come. Hurricane Sandy disaster relief programs need support and, whether you live near or far, there many ways you can help. Continue reading my feature on Discovery’s TreeHugger.com: 12 Ways to Help Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts Photo: © Emma Grady. Commuting on foot: walking the Brooklyn Bridge to get into Manhattan.
In New York City, the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy continues to unfold. Though my apartment—and neighborhood—in Brooklyn escaped the devastating natural disaster unscathed, the scene is drastically different in other close-by areas most affected by the storm. From the more than 100 homes in Breezy Point, Queens, that burned to the ground to power-less residents of Lower Manhattan, the multibillion-dollar natural disaster is effecting the day-to-day lives of many people today and in the days, weeks, months—and probably years—to come. Hurricane Sandy disaster relief programs need support and, whether you live near or far, there many ways you can help. Continue reading my feature on Discovery’s TreeHugger.com: 12 Ways to Help Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts Photo: © Emma Grady. Commuting on foot: walking the Brooklyn Bridge to get into Manhattan.

In New York City, the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy continues to unfold. Though my apartment—and neighborhood—in Brooklyn escaped the devastating natural disaster unscathed, the scene is drastically different in other close-by areas most affected by the storm.

From the more than 100 homes in Breezy Point, Queens, that burned to the ground to power-less residents of Lower Manhattan, the multibillion-dollar natural disaster is effecting the day-to-day lives of many people today and in the days, weeks, months—and probably years—to come.

Hurricane Sandy disaster relief programs need support and, whether you live near or far, there many ways you can help. Continue reading my feature on Discovery’s TreeHugger.com: 12 Ways to Help Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

Photo: © Emma Grady. Commuting on foot: walking the Brooklyn Bridge to get into Manhattan.

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Posted on Saturday September 8th 2012 at 10:24pm. Its tags are listed below.

Reformation opened their flagship boutique in SoHo during New York Fashion this week and I popped by to check out their collection of upcycled vintage clothing. Creative director Yael Aflalo creates one-of-a-kind garments using surplus materials. I especially loved an army jacket that had unexpected details like a fur collar and bright woven shoulder patches. The store also features carefully curated vintage accessories like classic Salvatore Ferragamo heels. Presentation is key: the flagship has an open layout with bright energy-saving lights and also incorporates natural elements like birchwood. I also popped into the photobooth for a little incognito fun. I snagged this green leather vintage bag at a flea market ($26) and I am letting it have the limelight—for now, at least. Visit Reformation at 23 Howard Street in New York City. More Fashion Photos: Styled By Emma Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

Reformation opened their flagship boutique in SoHo during New York Fashion this week and I popped by to check out their collection of upcycled vintage clothing. Creative director Yael Aflalo creates one-of-a-kind garments using surplus materials. I especially loved an army jacket that had unexpected details like a fur collar and bright woven shoulder patches. The store also features carefully curated vintage accessories like classic Salvatore Ferragamo heels.

Presentation is key: the flagship has an open layout with bright energy-saving lights and also incorporates natural elements like birchwood.

I also popped into the photobooth for a little incognito fun. I snagged this green leather vintage bag at a flea market ($26) and I am letting it have the limelight—for now, at least.

Visit Reformation at 23 Howard Street in New York City.

More Fashion Photos: Styled By Emma

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Posted on Wednesday August 15th 2012 at 09:08pm. Its tags are listed below.

Calling all filmmakers: last week, I attended the launch of ‘Four Stories’ with Roman Coppola at W hotel in downtown New York. The party kicked off a screenplay competition, wherein anyone can submit a story idea that incorporates Intel’s new Ultrabook laptop and W hotels (ahem—product placement). One winner will get global exposure and the chance to work alongside Coppola, who will write and direct the final short film. For details, visit Four Stories and enter before August 30th. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
Calling all filmmakers: last week, I attended the launch of ‘Four Stories’ with Roman Coppola at W hotel in downtown New York. The party kicked off a screenplay competition, wherein anyone can submit a story idea that incorporates Intel’s new Ultrabook laptop and W hotels (ahem—product placement). One winner will get global exposure and the chance to work alongside Coppola, who will write and direct the final short film. For details, visit Four Stories and enter before August 30th. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

Calling all filmmakers: last week, I attended the launch of ‘Four Stories’ with Roman Coppola at W hotel in downtown New York. The party kicked off a screenplay competition, wherein anyone can submit a story idea that incorporates Intel’s new Ultrabook laptop and W hotels (ahem—product placement). One winner will get global exposure and the chance to work alongside Coppola, who will write and direct the final short film.

For details, visit Four Stories and enter before August 30th.

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Posted on Tuesday June 12th 2012 at 10:38pm. Its tags are listed below.

The judging is finished, now it’s on to the fun part: the 6th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards are tomorrow—read all the good and great deets, here—and I have finally chosen a CrOp by David Peck dress to wear to the awards ceremony (thanks to all my Instagram followers for helping me decide).

Here’s a look back at the top dresses from David’s spring and fall 2012 collections! Curious to know which one I picked—and how I styled it? Keep tuned for plenty of pics and live updates tomorrow night on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where I’ll be sharing all the fun!

Big thanks to CrOp by David Peck and Autumn PR.

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“Emma’s Style” is made possible in part by CrOp by David Peck.

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Posted on Saturday June 9th 2012 at 01:30pm. Its tags are listed below.

For the second consecutive year, I am judging the 6th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Along with the 2012 IHDA Judging Panel, I selected the top 30 styles from more than 1,000 entries across 7 categories. This is where you come in: help choose the Audience Fan Favorite over at InStyle: Instyle.com/ihdapoll2012. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on June 13th, hosted by Handbag Designer 101, at the Time & Life Building in New York City. Keep tuned: Emma will be on the scene at the VIP cocktail party and ceremony sharing live updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Tickets can be purchased on Handbag Designer 101 or you can try to win a trip to the awards with JP Selects.
For the second consecutive year, I am judging the 6th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Along with the 2012 IHDA Judging Panel, I selected the top 30 styles from more than 1,000 entries across 7 categories. This is where you come in: help choose the Audience Fan Favorite over at InStyle: Instyle.com/ihdapoll2012. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on June 13th, hosted by Handbag Designer 101, at the Time & Life Building in New York City. Keep tuned: Emma will be on the scene at the VIP cocktail party and ceremony sharing live updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Tickets can be purchased on Handbag Designer 101 or you can try to win a trip to the awards with JP Selects.

For the second consecutive year, I am judging the 6th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Along with the 2012 IHDA Judging Panel, I selected the top 30 styles from more than 1,000 entries across 7 categories.

This is where you come in: help choose the Audience Fan Favorite over at InStyle: Instyle.com/ihdapoll2012.

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on June 13th, hosted by Handbag Designer 101, at the Time & Life Building in New York City. Keep tuned: Emma will be on the scene at the VIP cocktail party and ceremony sharing live updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Tickets can be purchased on Handbag Designer 101 or you can try to win a trip to the awards with JP Selects.

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Posted on Monday June 4th 2012 at 11:27pm. Its tags are listed below.

@PastFashionFuture Instagram of the Week(end): Visiting Jay Gatsby in Newport, RI. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
@PastFashionFuture Instagram of the Week(end): Visiting Jay Gatsby in Newport, RI. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

@PastFashionFuture Instagram of the Week(end): Visiting Jay Gatsby in Newport, RI.

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Posted on Monday May 14th 2012 at 10:20pm. Its tags are listed below.

#MakeShift2012—a series of conversations, workshops, and events around hand-craftsmanship for the fashion design industries during ICFF—starts tomorrow. Here’s the sched of events: Tuesday May 15, 2012MAKESHIFT: SHIFTING THOUGHTS ON DESIGN, FASHION, COMMUNITY, CRAFT, & DIYTalk by Roseanne Cash, Natalie Chanin, Maria Cornejo & Andrew Wagner6 pm - 9 pm!The Standard, East Village, 25 Cooper SquareThursday May 17, 2012CRAFTING FASHION: A MAKESHIFT POP-UP SHOP BY ALABAMA CHANIN & BILLY REIDCrafted Fashion, Food, Music & DrinkOpening: 6 pm - until lateBilly Reid, 54 Bond StreetFriday May 18, 2012ACTION & REACTION: DIY WORKSHOP & CLOSED-DOOR CONVERSATIONon Cloth, Craft, and Industrial Design around the Sewing TableThe Standard, East Village - PenthouseSaturday May 19, 2012CRAFTING DESIGN: A MAKESHIFT CHAIR WORKSHOP @ PARTNERS & SPADEChairs provided by Krrb. Furniture photo-booth with Susanna Howe12 pm - 4 pm!Partners & Spade, 40 Great Jones Street
#MakeShift2012—a series of conversations, workshops, and events around hand-craftsmanship for the fashion design industries during ICFF—starts tomorrow. Here’s the sched of events: Tuesday May 15, 2012MAKESHIFT: SHIFTING THOUGHTS ON DESIGN, FASHION, COMMUNITY, CRAFT, & DIYTalk by Roseanne Cash, Natalie Chanin, Maria Cornejo & Andrew Wagner6 pm - 9 pm!The Standard, East Village, 25 Cooper SquareThursday May 17, 2012CRAFTING FASHION: A MAKESHIFT POP-UP SHOP BY ALABAMA CHANIN & BILLY REIDCrafted Fashion, Food, Music & DrinkOpening: 6 pm - until lateBilly Reid, 54 Bond StreetFriday May 18, 2012ACTION & REACTION: DIY WORKSHOP & CLOSED-DOOR CONVERSATIONon Cloth, Craft, and Industrial Design around the Sewing TableThe Standard, East Village - PenthouseSaturday May 19, 2012CRAFTING DESIGN: A MAKESHIFT CHAIR WORKSHOP @ PARTNERS & SPADEChairs provided by Krrb. Furniture photo-booth with Susanna Howe12 pm - 4 pm!Partners & Spade, 40 Great Jones Street

#MakeShift2012—a series of conversations, workshops, and events around hand-craftsmanship for the fashion design industries during ICFF—starts tomorrow. Here’s the sched of events:

Tuesday May 15, 2012
MAKESHIFT: SHIFTING THOUGHTS ON DESIGN, FASHION, COMMUNITY, CRAFT, & DIY
Talk by Roseanne Cash, Natalie Chanin, Maria Cornejo & Andrew Wagner
6 pm - 9 pm!
The Standard, East Village, 25 Cooper Square

Thursday May 17, 2012
CRAFTING FASHION: A MAKESHIFT POP-UP SHOP BY ALABAMA CHANIN & BILLY REID
Crafted Fashion, Food, Music & Drink
Opening: 6 pm - until late
Billy Reid, 54 Bond Street

Friday May 18, 2012
ACTION & REACTION: DIY WORKSHOP & CLOSED-DOOR CONVERSATION
on Cloth, Craft, and Industrial Design around the Sewing Table
The Standard, East Village - Penthouse

Saturday May 19, 2012
CRAFTING DESIGN: A MAKESHIFT CHAIR WORKSHOP @ PARTNERS & SPADE
Chairs provided by Krrb. Furniture photo-booth with Susanna Howe
12 pm - 4 pm!
Partners & Spade, 40 Great Jones Street

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Posted on Thursday May 10th 2012 at 06:34am. Its tags are listed below.

Over the weekend, my friend Liam Alexander—don’t miss his “Something Old, Something New” style, here—showed his award-winning interactive sculpture, @TWTRPALLA, at Fluent City in Brooklyn, New York while it simultaneously appeared via live steam in Venice, Italy. I stopped by to see firsthand how twitter can move art—and for the free.99 Delicatessen brunch, too. TWEET @TWTRPALLA and the sculpture, an industrial spin on the New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball, will move—until June that is. It’s on view at Fluent City, 143 Skillman Ave in Brooklyn, NY 11211 through the end of the month.P.S. Here’s what I wore: Diesel jeans, a no name vintage/secondhand striped t-shirt, a white wool L.L. Bean sweater (not pictured), Rupert Sanderson flats, and Ray Ban sunglasses. The best accessory of all: my patriotic, American flag iPhone case. Liam’s mom took a cute pic of it, here, on @PastFashionFuture Instagram. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
Over the weekend, my friend Liam Alexander—don’t miss his “Something Old, Something New” style, here—showed his award-winning interactive sculpture, @TWTRPALLA, at Fluent City in Brooklyn, New York while it simultaneously appeared via live steam in Venice, Italy. I stopped by to see firsthand how twitter can move art—and for the free.99 Delicatessen brunch, too. TWEET @TWTRPALLA and the sculpture, an industrial spin on the New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball, will move—until June that is. It’s on view at Fluent City, 143 Skillman Ave in Brooklyn, NY 11211 through the end of the month.P.S. Here’s what I wore: Diesel jeans, a no name vintage/secondhand striped t-shirt, a white wool L.L. Bean sweater (not pictured), Rupert Sanderson flats, and Ray Ban sunglasses. The best accessory of all: my patriotic, American flag iPhone case. Liam’s mom took a cute pic of it, here, on @PastFashionFuture Instagram. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

Over the weekend, my friend Liam Alexander—don’t miss his “Something Old, Something New” style, here—showed his award-winning interactive sculpture, @TWTRPALLA, at Fluent City in Brooklyn, New York while it simultaneously appeared via live steam in Venice, Italy.

I stopped by to see firsthand how twitter can move art—and for the free.99 Delicatessen brunch, too.

TWEET @TWTRPALLA and the sculpture, an industrial spin on the New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball, will move—until June that is.

It’s on view at Fluent City, 143 Skillman Ave in Brooklyn, NY 11211 through the end of the month.

P.S. Here’s what I wore: Diesel jeans, a no name vintage/secondhand striped t-shirt, a white wool L.L. Bean sweater (not pictured), Rupert Sanderson flats, and Ray Ban sunglasses.

The best accessory of all: my patriotic, American flag iPhone case. Liam’s mom took a cute pic of it, here, on @PastFashionFuture Instagram.

Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

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Posted on Sunday April 29th 2012 at 09:02am. Its tags are listed below.

On Thursday, Pratt Institute hosted their Annual Student Runway Show and cocktail benefit—don’t miss my school girl-inspired style at Pratt’s runway show last year. I had to miss the show this year, but I made the after party at PH-D at Dream Downtown.A highlight was Kelsy Parkhouse’s sophisticated looks, which “had a very nice sense of balance and execution,” according to The New York Times. She won the inaugural Liz Claiborne Concept to Product Award, a prize worth $25,000.  Coincidentally, I donned a white wool Liz Claiborne suit jacket and vest that I found at a thrift store in Pennsylvania for under $20; I paired it with Diesel jeans, also thrifted, and some other pieces that may look familiar, like gold vintage earrings and a classic Coach bag. Photo: Emma Grady at Pratt’s Annual Cocktail Party at Dream Downtown. (Thanks to Pratt’s Leonardo Gomez II for taking the snap). View more: EMMA’S STYLE “Emma’s Style” is made possible in part by CrOp by David Peck. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
On Thursday, Pratt Institute hosted their Annual Student Runway Show and cocktail benefit—don’t miss my school girl-inspired style at Pratt’s runway show last year. I had to miss the show this year, but I made the after party at PH-D at Dream Downtown.A highlight was Kelsy Parkhouse’s sophisticated looks, which “had a very nice sense of balance and execution,” according to The New York Times. She won the inaugural Liz Claiborne Concept to Product Award, a prize worth $25,000.  Coincidentally, I donned a white wool Liz Claiborne suit jacket and vest that I found at a thrift store in Pennsylvania for under $20; I paired it with Diesel jeans, also thrifted, and some other pieces that may look familiar, like gold vintage earrings and a classic Coach bag. Photo: Emma Grady at Pratt’s Annual Cocktail Party at Dream Downtown. (Thanks to Pratt’s Leonardo Gomez II for taking the snap). View more: EMMA’S STYLE “Emma’s Style” is made possible in part by CrOp by David Peck. Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

On Thursday, Pratt Institute hosted their Annual Student Runway Show and cocktail benefit—don’t miss my school girl-inspired style at Pratt’s runway show last year. I had to miss the show this year, but I made the after party at PH-D at Dream Downtown.

A highlight was Kelsy Parkhouse’s sophisticated looks, which “had a very nice sense of balance and execution,” according to The New York Times. She won the inaugural Liz Claiborne Concept to Product Award, a prize worth $25,000. 

Coincidentally, I donned a white wool Liz Claiborne suit jacket and vest that I found at a thrift store in Pennsylvania for under $20; I paired it with Diesel jeans, also thrifted, and some other pieces that may look familiar, like gold vintage earrings and a classic Coach bag.

Photo: Emma Grady at Pratt’s Annual Cocktail Party at Dream Downtown. (Thanks to Pratt’s Leonardo Gomez II for taking the snap).

View more: EMMA’S STYLE

“Emma’s Style” is made possible in part by CrOp by David Peck.

Copyright © 2012 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

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