Haute List May 2006
Bargain- basement Brazilians. Classy keggers. 10 things to love this month
1. Tattooed All Stars
I have this thing about boys in Chuck Taylors, especially the new, limited-edition, vintage tattoo-inscribed ones from Sailor Jerry. Swoon. Sailor Jerry, 38 North 3rd Street, 215-923-6980; sailorjerry.com.
2. The Parent “Palm”
Moms who can’t stop
1. Tattooed All Stars
I have this thing about boys in Chuck Taylors, especially the new, limited-edition, vintage tattoo-inscribed ones from Sailor Jerry. Swoon. Sailor Jerry, 38 North 3rd Street, 215-923-6980; sailorjerry.com.
2. The Parent “Palm”
Moms who can’t stop talking about their kids also can’t stop talking about the MomAgenda, a kid-inclusive (and waterproof) planner available at Beautiful Wishes. 2048 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley; 215-357-1100.
3. Cute Clutches
There are a lot of local purse designers out there. But how many use a hand-loom—without that Colonial-era air? Only one, South Philly-based Nicole Giordano. Nicolegiordano.com.
4. Boogaboos and Rocker ’Dos
Just to prove they’re the coolest family salon around, American Mortals has launched the coolest website ever. 729 Walnut Street, 215-574-1234; americanmortals.com.
5. Café Art
My favorite coffee shop now fuels me with more than glorious caffeine: Chapterhouse seeks out so-cool artists like Joseph Blake and Allison L. Nitch for its off-white walls. 620 South 9th Street; 215-238-2626.
6. A Bigger Belly
Now that Patty Fagan has moved her Liz Lange dresses and Citizens maternity jeans to Main Street, there’s more shopping room for pregnant fashionistas. Belly Maternity, 4321 Main Street, Manayunk, 215-483-0202; shopbelly.com.
7. Bargain Brazilians
A totally in-the-know friend clued me in to cute-as-a-button Kim Gider’s out-of-the-way spot for $35-$55 spray-on tans and $25-$45 super-thorough bikini waxes. The Andorra space isn’t much bigger than a bread box, but it’s clean as a whistle. Better Health and Tanning, 8500 Henry Avenue; 215-508-3177.
8. Downstairs Delights
Hello? Why has no one told me that the flea market-y downstairs of the Antiquarian’s Delight has become a haven for indie designers like Lolo + Gretch and Tomato? You people. 615 South 6th Street; 215-592-0256.
9. Personalized Plastic
There’s no better way to class up a good old-fashioned kegger than with monogrammed plastic cups. Get a set of 12 with the word “Roadie”—or anything else—from BE Monograms. Or by pledging Tri-Delt. 8127 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill; 215-247-8787.
10. Sh. Cosmetics
Philadelphia makeup artist Megan Ambroch makes lipgloss that’s the perfect compromise between Juicy Tube and Lip Venom. Each color is shiny-pretty and minty-tingly—and makes smackers freshy-freshy. Shcosmetics.com.
