Monthly Archives: January 2013

What’s Up Philly

Oh yes, one night in Philly, and it feels like an entire week. Dylana and I always know how to make the most of our weekends together. Whether it be coming up with design ideas or songs, everything’s easier when we’re together. This time, we went all out, along with the whole hippie Free People gang, for a night of Philly bar-hopping and dancing. Always everything seems to revolve around this hat. You won’t believe how many times creepy old dudes had a story about my hat…”you sure aren’t from around here.” uhhh, yeah. I guess my hat does all the talking! Philly will always remain that crazy city that will always keep me curious. The walls are covered in graffiti, and you can go a day without really seeing anyone on the streets…well, in Fishtown anyways.  It’s great anyways when you’re just with good company. Again, I overpacked for my night stay with blouses, and dresses. Oh, and it’s the first time taking our leather Modern Vice JETT MESSENGER for a spin. I grabbed a sample from the showroom for the weekend…this baby’s too good not to take on a roadtrip. 

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Recording in Session

Yep, I’m in the middle of recording songs for my latest project with DKNY Fragrances as their Core Girl, and this is just one song I threw into the mix. It’s a little bit love, it’s a whole lot of sexy, and for being recorded in one afternoon, I say we did pretty good. Here, I was in Brooklyn jamming with the incredible Scott Seader of The Sinclairs!! He’s so rad! And he can really work that killer electric guitar! I’m devoting this year to more and more music, and I’m taking everything I’ve written in my notebook from the years…all the little things that inspire me, and throwing it out there. Music has always been something so personal and secretive to me. Now I finally have it in me to begin sharing. I hope you love it!

Take a listen to my first ever original track, FACTORY, and follow my Soundcloud for more updates on my music. And you can now download as well!! 🙂
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The Making Of

Spring with the JETT MESSENGER

Here’s a little into how we made the bag in the Modern Vice factory! Sometimes the little details on a bag are my favorite….from a tiny piece of hardware, to the lining. With our Modern Vice JETT MESSENGER, we went with a bold, luxurious, red suede lining. It feels so rich, and I love that beautiful contrast. From finalizing our sketch, to perfecting the pattern, to making the first bag in the sample room…everything was done by hand. It’s really the only way to do it when you want to make something so gorgeous, and see it get done right in front of you. I’m currently already dreaming of sporting it this Spring, biking down the Lower East Side, in nothing but a short floral frock, floppy hat, and distressed vintage boot. This bad boy slung over my right shoulder. Talk about perfection.

And thank you NYLON mag for the killer review!
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Introducing, the JETT MESSENGER

Yes, all this time, next to getting down and dirty in the shoe lab, we have also secretly been working on creating our very own HANDBAG! I am pleased to introduce to you the
another gorgeous piece made right here with the boys, Jordan and Jensen Adoni, at the MV factory in Manhattan. Dylana and I wanted to create the bag we could wear everyday, large enough to carry everything in, and travel the world in. It’s just one spin-off to our Modern Vice JETT booties. Here, I’m sporting our designs with my favorite little Lauren Moffatt striped dress, vintage leopard coat, and one swipe and smack of red lipstick. 
With the JETT, we totally brought back the kiltie in a big way, and so we took that idea, and incorporated it into a bag. With the tassels, and perfectly cut lines, we took a classic shape and gave it a rock n’roll/ boho look. In a luxurious brick red suede, and cognac brown leather, the more I wear it, the better it’s going to look, and the softer it’s going to get. This is just another piece to our JETT collection that blew our minds the moment it came out of the sample room. And wait till you see what we have in store for fashion week!
For now, get your hands on our beauty, the JETT MESSENGER, only at ModernVice.com
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