Stuff I'm Loving Right Now.

Here are a few of my favorite pieces at the moment.

You probably recall that I was wearing a flapper hat back in October when Isaac Miz. asked me about it. Well, I still love flapper hats. The red one here is straw. Happily, it is the kind of straw that one can wear year-round, since it is a nebulous, fabulous looking fabric. Pop on a bit of red lipstick and yes, you will be fired up and ready to go.

The authentic black and silver flapper hat here is an amazing find, even to me (haute price notwithstanding). It had the original, crumbly paper Made in France tag on it. The interior is delicate mesh and it slips easily onto an average-sized head. As far as I'm concerned, skip the jewelry and wear an authentic flapper hat made of real silver. 

The vintage Zandra Rhodes dress has already been sold at Petria Boutiq. The buyer was Patrick Robinson, formerly of Perry Ellis and Paco Rabanne fame and currently, chief of Gap. Gap is looking good these days.

Walton Ford Opening, Paul Kasmin Gallery

On May 8, Great Barrington took a road trip to New York City to attend the Walton Ford's opening at the Paul Kasmin Gallery in Chelsea. Walton's sunny disposition found its way to the city, too in a well-fitted Paul Smith suit. Trendy acid green shirt, too.

Spectator pumps (Nine West's take on Chanel), big woven bags (Bottega style), metallic silver boots, skintight biker jackets, fishnet black pantyhose (with a nod to Prince), fedoras (Amy) and all manner of sartorial goodies added to the atmosphere of really good eye candy.

Where Have All The [Hippies] Gone?

Posted in front of the Village Voice offices.

Frankly, I'd rather know where all the hippies and artists have gone. 

Other People's Dogs 1.

I enjoy other people's dogs. This one is in SoHo, in front of a shiny, new public library (but for the new graffiti) near the Puck Building.

One of the people I met on this day for dogs handles two huge dogs for a living. Wow. Bow wow wow. Nice woof if you can get it!

Petria Playing Tourist in Her Own Backyard.

When I'm actually a tourist, I'm sure I have one of those vibes I so often chuckle at in others: heightened awareness, heightened friendliness, heightened happiness. Why not be curious always?

Here I am, in my own backyard asking someone to photograph me for a possible small book about shoes (my rosa mosa shoes are not in this picture). That's the very vintage Brooklyn Bridge in the background.

Five Years as Society Writer.

Dear Amanda, fellow Yalie,

Congratulations on your five years as society columnist at The New York Sun. As you know, I had absolutely no idea that the 740 Park Avenue (building shown) party was being held at what has been called "the most famous address in New York City." In my heart, I'm still a midwestern girl; we don't always know these things. Thank you, dear Mr. and Mrs. Tisch for the party.

Oh, and you did wear the most fantastic shoes, as shown.

And there you were, just by chance, the very next day in Grand Central Station! Gotta love New York. And I do.

Avik, in the polo ensemble, also graduated from Yale.

P.S. Amanda said that the best part was that Mayor Bloomberg wrote a letter to her.

Alexandra Kotur, Vanity Fair Best Dressed.

Alexandra Kotur is a top editor at Vogue magazine and she's wearing a Petria Boutiq dress in the magazine's October 2007 issue of Vanity Fair!

Alexandra is a Vanity Fair international best dressed choice for the second year. She found this rare piece at Petria Boutiq. Happily, the clothing I sell leads exciting lives once leaving my shop.