Gillian Neff

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• Posted What’s Old is New Again to Phillyist
  We love the 1980s as much as anyone, and frankly, more than most. We have, in fact, been mocked soundly more than once for our ability to recognize some obscure 80s pop tune within its first few bars. Do YOU know who Kajagoogoo was? We do; and we can even tell you about the main singer’s crazy skunk-like hairdo. That said, we fully believe that the 80s were a dark, dark time for fashion. Marginally...
• Posted The Essential Style Library -- Two Books You Need to Phillyist
  Phillyist is always looking for books to improve ourself. We recently found two such books, and feel honor-bound to share them with you, dearest readers. Both books are out now and should be available at any major book shop in town. So get dolled up and go shopping, because dears, we all NEED these books. Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin - We picked up this book on a whim because it looked interesting. It's better...
• Posted Socks: A Hole in One to Phillyist
  We have a rant. This rant is about socks. They simply don't seem to make them like they used to. Used to be we would have socks for a year or more before they would begin to show serious wear. So can anyone PLEASE explain to us why it is that these days, we wear socks 2 or 3 times and then the big toe splits? And it's not just the ones we pick up...
• Posted Project Runway, the Bag Version, Only Without TV to Phillyist
  Picture this: you're out to lunch with friends, when one of them says "That bag is amazing!! Where did you get it?" "Well," you answer coyly, "I designed it myself, actually." Fantasy? Or reality? Bet you didn't know this: bag designers Freddy&Ma lets you in the design room by allowing you to combine different prints, leathers, and hardware options. It's true. You get to make your OWN bag. And then they make it. It's genius....
• Posted Phillyist has a Sweet Tooth to Phillyist
  In the very recent past, Phillyist attended a shindig celebrating the launch of the Philadelphia edition of Daily Candy. Now, even if we had not been wooed with cocktails and shrimp large enough to stick a saddle on (thanks, Nineteen!), we would have wanted to write about this launch. Daily Candy's concept is a great one. In a nutshell, the site has insider tips about the hottest places in your area to get, oh, your...