Reblogged: Shopping Brooklyn with Snapette by Hope Shores of A Flattering Tale

Hope Shores of A Flattering Tale is a Lucky Community Contributor, a blogger, and a Snapette Featured User!

Hope Shores of A Flattering Tale is a Lucky Community Contributor, a blogger, and a Snapette Featured User!

Article reblogged from Hope Shores of A Flattering Tale: 

Although we’ve lived in New York for about a year and a half, we hardly ever go to Brooklyn. I realize that this borough (known outside of the city as the hipster capital of the world/where Jay-Z grew up) is relatively close to where we live. I’m not sure why we haven’t explored more of what Brooklyn has to offer, but when Snapette asked me to do a little boutique shopping on their behalf, I jumped at the chance.

If you haven’t heard, Snapette is a special little app (created by Sarah Paiji and Jinhee Anh Kim) that helps you find exactly what you’re shopping for based on partnerships with stores and crowd-sourced images. With Snapette, you can snap photos of your favorite clothing items in boutique and share them on the app for others to use as shopping guides. Now, when you’re out and about and aren’t sure where to turn, you can trust Snapette to give you a frame of reference for the area. I first heard about this remarkable app last fall, and Snapette was recently named as one of the most innovative companies of 2013 by Fast Company. Definitely check out the app if you haven’t already (warning: it can be addictive.)

Inspired by my marathon training last fall, my friends at Snapette created a little shopping marathon of popular boutiques and vintage stores in Brooklyn.

Eva Gentry Consignment, 371 Atlantic Avenue (near Hoyt-Schermerhorn St. stop)
In Boerum Hill, a beautiful consignment shop is nestled in a row of other shops and restaurants. Named for its owner, Eva Gentry specializes in offering unique designer pieces at affordable pieces. Featured in Conde Nast TravelerNew York Magazine and Racked, Eva Gentry brings you a range of wears from luxe Miu Miu heels ($198) to timeless Bass loafers ($59). Bohemian Anna Sui dresses ($110) and edgy Marc Jacobs boots ($130) line the shelves. At these prices, you’ll definitely want to pay this boutique a visit.

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Shop the latest available products at Eva Gentry on Snapette here >>

Jumelle, 148 Bedford Avenue (near the Bedford Avenue stop)
Lucky Magazine favorite shines in Williamsburg. You’ll feel instant sartorial lust upon entering Jumelle, a carefully crafted boutique by owner Candice Waldron, a former Emmy-nominated broadcast journalist. Opened in 2006, Jumelle is named after the French word for “twin”—Candice’s twin sister Carla is the boutique manager. Also featured in New York Magazine as one of Brooklyn’s must-visit boutiques, Jumelle features high-end clothing from renowned designers (Isabel Marant, Sonia Rykiel and Rag & Bone decorate the showroom walls). I was immediately drawn to Jumelle’s mix of feminine and timeless, innovative and vintage-inspired.

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I fell in love with the mixture of rose gold knits and printed silk dresses. I dream of owning a wardrobe composed of gorgeous pieces from Jumelle.

Shop the latest available products at Jumelle on Snapette here >>

Amarcord Vintage, 223 Bedford Avenue (near the Bedford Avenue stop on the L train)
This shop in the heart of Williamsburg embodies the spirit of a classic vintage store. The space in Amarcord Vintage is small, but every square inch is utilized with racks of clothing, shelves of accessories and tables in the middle. If your personal style gravitates to bulky sweaters, printed shorts and 80s-style sequins, add Amarcord to your shopping itinerary. I found a beautiful vintage Coach bag (that looked exactly like the new legacy collection) for a fraction of the retail price. Definitely worth a moment if you’re in the area, but you can also shop their designer wares online.

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Shop the latest available products at Amarcord Vintage on Snapette here >>

Narnia Vintage, 672 Driggs Avenue (near the Bedford Avenue stop)

The bare-bones, bohemian space of Narnia Vintage feels like Eastern style combined with Western chic. The shop’s second location, the little nook in Brooklyn boasts lots of leather, fringe and knitted pieces. Think Woodstock meets Haight-Ashbury. Neil Young on scratched vinyl plays as you cruise through racks of hipster-chic vintage, and the small yet ethereal space calls to mind the escapist fantasy of the store’s namesake.

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Shop the latest available products at Narnia on Snapette here >>

After you shop this great stores in Brooklyn, don’t forget to check out Snapette!
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Snapette Designer Feature: Alice + Olivia

Alice and Olivia

Guest blog posted by Haute So Fabulous. Follow her Snapette profile here > 

Alice + Olivia tea dress spotted on Snapette

Alice + Olivia tea dress spotted on Snapette

Alicia + Olivia is one hot label and this season is without a doubt fabulously fashionista friendly. 

Alice + Olivia lace dress available on Snapette

Alice + Olivia lace dress available on Snapette

Stacey Bendet founded Alice + Olivia in 2002 when she felt the need to create the perfect pair of pants for herself.

Stacey Bendet in her Alice + Olivia offices

Stacey Bendet in her Alice + Olivia offices

The brand embodies Stacey’s own style and personal approach to fashion and life and has since grown from that perfect pair of pants to a whole new world of perfect, well eh.. everything.

Alice + Olivia spotted at Neiman Marcus on Snapette

Alice + Olivia spotted at Neiman Marcus on Snapette

Alice + Olivia incorporates everything from womenswear, accessories, handbags, and a menswear line to the cutest kids range and a seriously fun yet elegant shoe collection.

Alice + Olivia shoes snapped on Snapette at Bloomingdales

Alice + Olivia shoes snapped on Snapette at Bloomingdales

At Snapette, we just love everything Stacey puts her fashion mind to and her ability to bring together the perfect blend of elegant sophistication and a somewhat playful quirkiness, makes each season an exciting adventure to get excited about and ultimately get lost in.

Alice + Olivia yellow sequin dress available to purchase at Snapette

Alice + Olivia yellow sequin dress available to purchase at Snapette

Stacy Bendet loves to snap!

Stacey Bendet loves to snap!

Since the launch of the A+O shoes line in 2011, fashionistas everywhere can now also treat their pretty little toes to some of the fabulosity too. There are many styles but we just love these simple, elegant Dina heels that come in an array of super fun colors and fabulous patterns..

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So from pretty shorts and cute tops to big and beautiful ballgowns, whatever it is your wardrobe is searching for this summer, be sure that Alice + Olivia has it sorted.

Adorable Alice + Olivia dress spotted on Snapette

Adorable Alice + Olivia dress spotted on Snapette

 See more Alice + Olivia pieces available in stores now on Snapette > 

Snapette Fashionista Shout Out: Alaysiaskye

Miu Miu necklace snapped by Alaysiaskye on the Snapette app

Miu Miu necklace snapped by Alaysiaskye on the Snapette app

We are impressed on a daily (hourly) basis by the beautiful fashion products posted by Snapette users. Our team loves getting to know the stories behind our active fashionistas out on the town, snapping the latest fashion in stores all over the world.

This week we came across Alaysiaskye, who has been an active shopper on Snapette and always posts gorgeous photos. You can now find her in the Featured section of the Snapette app (download here).

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We sat down with Alaysia to ask her about why she loves Snapette:

Snapette: Tell us about how you first heard of Snapette. What do you love about the app? 

Alaysia: I first heard about Snapette through Hautecast.com. I was reading an article about Emma Roberts, who is one of my favorite fashionistas. She mentioned becoming an adivsor for the company, and after reading her story I decided to check out the app and I automatically fell in love.

Women's Wear Daily coverage of Emma Roberts as Snapette's Fashion Advisor

Women’s Wear Daily coverage of Emma Roberts as Snapette’s Fashion Advisor

What I love about Snapette is that I’m able to express my love for fashion more and not just store everything in my head. I’m able to take pictures of such beautiful clothing, especially shoes that I love.

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The best thing is also being able to share with other upcoming fashionistas out there and people who are looking to purchase that item. Sometimes it’s hard looking for a pair of shoes or accessories that you see in a magazine and you want them so bad, but don’t know where to find them. Here on Snapette you can post pictures of those things and other people have access to finding those things. It’s pretty awesome.

Alaysia's Christian Louboutins snapped on Snapette

Alaysia’s Christian Louboutins snapped on Snapette

Snapette: Agreed! So, we know you’re a fashion fiend do you work in fashion or is this a side passion? 

Alaysia: I am very much a fashion fiend! Lol. I love everything from clothes, handbags, accessories, and shoes. I’m very obsessed with detail. I don’t buy things because of the brand. It’s the way the detail of the item grabs my attention.

Alaysia's jaw dropping electric blue Guccis snapped on Snapette

Alaysia’s jaw dropping electric blue Guccis snapped on Snapette

Unfortunately, I do not work in fashion and it has been put to the site for now. Growing up, I always wanted to be a fashion designer. My favorite stylist is Rachel Zoe– her fashion is so impeccable, very chic and boho and I get a lot of inspiration from her. When I’m not busy with school I like to go shopping. Sometimes I don’t shop, I just like visiting stores and seeing what the latest trends are. For now I’m busy with school but I do see myself working in fashion in the near future.

Hermes bracelet collection snapped by Alaysiaskye on the Snapette app

Hermes bracelet collection snapped by Alaysiaskye on the Snapette app

Snapette: Awesome- we love seeing the trends you post! Do you express your love for fashion elsewhere (blog, instagram, etc.) ?

Alaysia: I always wanted to start a blog that talks about fashion and includes outfit of the day, outfit of the night, and where to find accessories, shoes, or clothing. I’ve been so busy, I just haven’t gotten around to it.

Valentino jewels snapped by Alaysia on Snapette

Valentino jewels snapped by Alaysia on Snapette

My only go to is Snapette. It’s easier for me to just snap a picture of something and post it. With a blog there’s so much work that goes into it because it’s not just about your personal taste. Your readers are going to want to know about the latest fashion shows and who wore what to the Grammys. If I had a little bit more time on my hands I’d do so, but for now I’m sticking to Snapette.

Snapette: What are your favorite places to shop in the world? 

Alaysia: I’ve been to really awesome places around the world and I never got to go shopping because I’m always having fun with my family. But my favorite place to shop is in my hometown New York City.

Alaysia's Charlotte Olympia flats snapped on Snapette

Alaysia’s Charlotte Olympia flats snapped on Snapette

Soho is my #1 favorite place to go when shopping in New York. It definitely exceeds everyone’s expectations. From the high-end stores to the vintage stores, you can never come to New York and not leave without buying something. My dream place to shop is Paris. Their style is very different from New York and I love their sense of fashion.

Valentino flats snapped on Snapette by Alaysiaskye

Valentino flats snapped on Snapette by Alaysiaskye

Snapette: What’s on your wish list for spring? 

Alaysia: Oh wow! I have so many things on my wish list for spring:

1. Chanel jelly sandals, 2. Floral blazer, 3. Giuseppe Zanotti tassel loafers, 4. Distressed shorts of all kinds, 5. Chanel lego clutch, 6. Givenchy jersey shirts (I’m totally obsessed with them right now)

Chanel Jelly clutch spotted by Alaysia on Snapette

Chanel Jelly clutch spotted by Alaysia on Snapette

Thanks again Alaysia for your amazing eye for fashion and for sharing your finds with us on the Snapette app! 

Sample Sale Mayhem: Cut 25 Yigal Azrouel

The Snapette team post Cut 25 sale. From left: Angela, Sarah, Jinhee, Caitlin, and Amy

The Snapette team post Cut 25 sample sale. From left: Angela, Sarah, Jinhee, Caitlin, and Amy

Cut 25 Yigal Azrouel is one of the Snapette team’s favorite stores  on the Snapette app. We are so impressed by the complexity of each collection and the modern yet feminine cuts that flatter every figure.

Sample Sale

When we heard that Cut 25 was having a sample sale, the Snapette team immediately put time in all of our calendars and rushed over during lunch. We spread throughout the store and conquered. Dresses ranged from $30 to $250 depending on the collection (typically retail for $575) and jackets ranged from $30 to $500 (normally retail up to the thousands).

The diversity of the collection encouraged each member of the Snapette team to find something that fit each of our personalities. Check out what we got below, and be sure to check the Offers section of the Snapette app for more sample sales!

Cut 25 Sample Sale

Madness at the Cut 25 sample sale!

Amy, who runs Snapette’s Strategy & Operations, went for a slim fitting beautifully cropped tan jacket with leather accents. The design manages to not distract from your figure and blends nicely with a sleek pair of trousers.

Amy's killer Cut 25 Yigal Azrouel jacket

Amy’s killer Cut 25 Yigal Azrouel jacket

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Amy and Angela both got this gorg cozy sweater

Angela, Snapette’s Director of Business Development, found a fantastic black dress. In Angela’s words, “It works well with everything from diamonds to doo rags”–  two accessories that Angela often sports at the office.

Jinhee, Snapette’s President and co-founder, picked up three fabulous belts- two snakeskin and one pony haired piece with leopard print.

Sarah, Snapette’s co-founder and CEO, snagged several cute dresses and a beautiful tan flowing jumper.

Caitlin, Snapette’s Director of Marketing, spotted the shiniest dress that she could find within the store, which was this Gustav Klimt gown that makes her feel like an Austrian society woman in a Viennese Salon (totally appropriate for the streets of New York City, obvi) and a patterned summer tunic that looks like she rolled out of bed and went to work in her pjs (chic pjs).

Caitlin's golden gown

Caitlin’s golden gown

 

Why Buy Local on Snapette

The Snapette app is a platform for fashion discovery and sharing from around  the world. Snapette fashionistas in China and the UK can check in to see what’s trending in New York and vise versa.

While we have a wonderful global community on the app, the core of the Snapette mission is to help you shop what’s near you. Using GPS information, the app not only shows a list of the best boutiques in the area, but also allows users to browse what’s available in store, then find directions to the store.

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The Snapette app in action- finding directions to a store nearby. Download the Snapette app for free on iPhone and Android at www.snapette.com/app

We hope that the app ultimately drives more foot traffic into local stores. We came across the below infographic, which explains why buying local is so important for your neighborhood:

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