M & J Trimming & Zara

Mar 4, 2010 | Fashion | 7 comments

Yes, this is what I believe Heaven looks like.  (Well, it would have some fabrics too.  And some sewing machines.  And people at said sewing machines to do my bidding, hehe.)

M&J Trimming is like heaven for people who love embellishments.  Everything you could imagine…from studs to pailettes to sequins to ribbons to trim to iron-on rhinestones to embroidered appliques to buttons.  Yum.  Check it out if you are in the New York area at 1008 6th Ave, New York, NY (click to see the map on Google Maps).  You can also order online at mjtrim.com.

And, I managed to stop by Zara while I was in the city.  (I’m sure most of you have probably been to a Zara before, but Portland has no Zara, so I’ve been sadly deprived..I’ve only been to the one in Tokyo!)  Here are some of my picks from this chic boutique (and some DIY ideas??):

 
Flats embellished with tiny gold beads.

I liked the detail in this bag’s straps.

Okay – different-colored of denim mixed in together is definitely IN for Spring!

 
Love the folded draping detail done on this cardigan and top.

I could have just bought two embroidered/studded appliques at M & J Trimming and added some chain to an old tank.

Love the innovative folding on the shoulders of this blouse.

 
If you were artistically-inclined you could paint this using fabric paints on any old tee.

Pretty pleating detail in the leather and a cool chain-embellished strap.

I almost bought the top but found the material too thin and flimsy.  I think I’m just going to DIY a striped tunic with iron-on rhinestones in this spatter configuration.

Studded and eyeletted belts…just buy a plain elastic belt and add your own iron-on nailheads of different-sized eyelets.


Taupe sweatshirt with nailhead detail. Totally doable with iron-ons.

I normally don’t like things with tassels but thought these were inexplicably adorable – like little mustaches for the feet!

Zipper-edged saddle bag.

See anything you like?
xoxo
Carly

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7 Comments

  1. Shabna
    Shabna on March 4, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    M&J trimming looks AMAZING. :O

    I love zara, i love everything you posted. I wish i had enough money to splurge in there!
    xxx

  2. Mandy
    Mandy on March 5, 2010 at 1:15 am

    erm…i dont think ure suppose to take pics at zara? lol

  3. SAUCY | f. | BABY
    SAUCY | f. | BABY on March 6, 2010 at 1:44 am

    Really love the boots w/ the giant chains; the bag w/ the nice chain straps & the brown oxford-like wedges.

    I wish we had a Zara where I lived. Boooooooo! :C

    -Nicole

  4. chrisjinkim
    chrisjinkim on March 5, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    M&J!!!! I love that store!

  5. Joy De Vivre Design
    Joy De Vivre Design on March 6, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    M&J Trim is so awesome! I visited it in December when we were in NYC and since then I have been ordering online from home. They have so many things that it is easy to recreate looks from the stores for a fraction of the price.

  6. Kathryn
    Kathryn on March 6, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    I live in the Midwest and I had never heard of Zara's before, but I like many of the items you have shown.

  7. Zara
    Zara on March 18, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    I love Zara, but have never been to one either. 🙁 I love the beaded flats, and am very very tempted to do a DIY version. I don't think it would be too difficult.

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