Beautiful Fall Sweaters by Wooden Ships

It's getting to be sweater time again and at Flirt that means sweaters from Wooden Ships. Those colorful, lightweight, handmade sweaters that are simple enough to work their way into your everyday wardrobe but funky enough that they aren't just another cardigan. (Pictured left is the Ruana Cowl Neck pullover in Emerald $64.)





Owned by husband and wife team Mark Donovan and Paola Buendia these sweaters are handmade in their factory located in Bali. To read more about this creative company check out: http://wooden-ships.com/companyinfo-new.html

There is a wide range of colors available! Swing by Flirt and pick up a few of these cozy numbers for fall! You'll be happy you did!

Pictured above left to right:

Allie Cardigan $76., Phillipa Vest $76 , and Estella Cardigan $62.

Time for Tights!!

The smell of fall in the air today got me all mixed up! I'm sad that summer is taking leave of us but that crispness got me all giddy inside. Time for boots and colorful twisty scarves. Hats perched on the backs of heads and hands tightly grasping hot coffee cups to stay warm. Oh, and tights! Are tights not the best fall accessory? If you don't think so feel free to argue with me in the comments section but nothing takes the most drab of outfits and turns it around like fabulous legwear!

We just got a HUGE shipment of tights from Hue and we are drooling! Stop by Flirt this weekend to stock up!

Jeffrey Campbell Fall Preview

"Patricia" $116
Why hello Patricia you mustardy-yellowy really-match-nothing-yet-somehow-go-with-everything little darling. I love you and think you must be mine to wear with purple tights or seamed stockings this fall. Perfect sized heel is great for city walking and everything about this shoe shrieks naughty librarian!!!







"July 2" $116

This daring and dressy wedge has a luscious suede upper with criss-crossing elastic straps down the front. Oh, and did we mention how beautiful the color is? That it is the most vibrant of purples? The zipper at the heel makes them easy to pull on as you dash out the door!








"Act 2" $143

The follow up to last year's runaway hit "Act" we now present "Act 2". In keeping with the flat bootie look that so intoxicated us all last season JC has once again presented us with the perfect answer to all our skinny jean needs.









"Atlantic" $116
The heel a perfect height, the leather a burnished vintage. Simple enough for work, interesting enough to make you feel like it's not just another brown shoe. A very versatile pump that you can wear day and night.











"Between" $116
We all need a little flat to just slip on. This one has that very early fall, autumn leaves, chunky sweater, plaid skirt feel, don't you think?









"Tiempo" $176
Rising just above the ankle, this hot little bootie looks great matched with brightly colored tights. Slim straps cross over and are fastened with oval pewter buckles for a stylish urban look. The rounded toe and prominent grain add a fashionable touch.

New Dresses from Vava by Joy Han

This is Emily Geanacopoulos, our beautiful seamstress/designer of Applecart bags/shopmaster and now model pictured here in Voom's spin-off line VaVa.

We've carried Voom for years so, imagine our delight when we came across VaVa which is priced at about half of what Voom costs! Instead of focusing on the silks Voom is known for VaVa takes the same design elements and fabricates them in cottons, denims, and jersey keeping prices down without sacrificing style.

The Hailey Denim Dress pictured left is $108 and the Grecian Mini Dress pictured right is $89. Call for availability.

Classes & Parties at Home Ec

As many of you know, Home Ec, our studio space on 3rd Avenue, offers a variety of sewing classes as well as being the place where we make our own clothing line "Flirt" for our boutique on 5th Avenue in Park Slope. But did you know that we also host private parties and group classes? Well then, I suggest you read on...



Recently we held a bridal-shower-quilting-party, where the bride, her family and friends got together to celebrate, hangout and make a quilt. Every guest got their own quilt square to decorate with stitches, applique, buttons and a wide variety of beautiful fabrics to choose from. You don't need any sewing experience for this party; just a lot of imagination and some festive, creative spirit!


Once the cheese plate and the wine supply disappear and everyone has completed a square for the quilt, our Home Ec seamstresses sew it all together and the bride is presented with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind masterpiece: a quilt lovingly made by her friends and family.




In other, educational news, we have been hosting groups of teens for week long sewing camps. Our students learn how to make a cotton tote bag, a custom skirt and then get to use their new found sewing knowledge to develop a small project of their own!







If you are interested in booking a private party or class, you can always email us at flirtbrooklyn(at)earthlink.net or give us a call: 718.852.2889.


To see what sewing classes we currently offer, check out our website for schedules and descriptions.

Select Jeffrey Campbell Shoes are 25% Off

Mai Tai Flat
This adorable flat has a soft teal leather upper with a rounded toe and elasticized top. Purple and grey ribbon tie into a bow over the top of the foot, complimenting the purple qulit-stitched lining. Sweet and feminine, this shoe will add a colorful and girlish touch paired with jeans.
Originally $98, now $74





Julie
(Available in Natural OR Red)
This surprisingly lightweight wedge sandal has a stacked leather heel with a unique leather upper and peeptoe detail. The buckled ankle strap keeps the foot in place while you stride in classic summer style.
Originally $108, now $81






Andy
The lace up closure and cut-out style of this shoe makes it full of breezy summer style. The flat, open-toe design is made of a beautiful, dark brown leather.
Originally $68, now $51



And don't forget to check out the shoes at our Overstock Sale at Home Ec, where you can find great styles for $60 or less!

Patternmaking 101 Returns!

One day only!

Patternmaking 101 with Cal Patch is back. The class will be held on Sunday, July 19th from 2 - 4.30pm. And at the going price of $50, this class is bound to fill up fast! Sign up soon and save your spot!

Click here to sign up and to read more about the class!


And as always, feel free to email or call with any questions.

New Sewing Workshops Scheduled at Home Ec

Two new workshops have been added to the ever-changing schedule of sewing classes that we offer at our studio, Home Ec. Take a look:

How to Sew a T-Shirt Workshop
(Taught by Cal Patch)
$50 plus materials
One day only! Sunday, June 14th from 11am - 2pm

Has the thought of sewing knits always intimidated you? Do you think you needed a serger to sew with stretch? Cal will show you that it's easier than you think to make your own knit tops, including several options for finishing necklines.


Skirt Patternmaking Workshop
(Taught by Cal Patch)
$50 plus materials
One day only! Wednesday, June 10th from 6:30 - 8:30pm

This introductory lesson in basic flat pattern techniques will give you the basic skills to draft patterns to fit any body! We will take measurements and make a simple skirt pattern with darts, which can be customized in all sorts of ways to suit your personal style.

Cal Patch is a designer, teacher and the creator of "Hodge Podge Farm", a handmade one-off clothing and accessories line. She is also the author of "Design-it-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified", an instructional book on pattern drafting, due out in September of 2009.

You can sign up for these, or any of our classes, through our website or by calling us at 718.852.2889. Home Ec is located at 303 3rd Avenue, between Carroll & 1st Streets in Brooklyn.

New Espe Wallets for Summer

One of our most popular, unique and practical items here at Flirt, are the wallets from Espe that we carry. With so many fun, vibrant and colorful designs to choose from, its hard not to want to collect them all.
We have a limited amount of styles, sizes, and motifs currently available on our webiste. Be sure to check them out online or at our store!

Jeffrey Campbell & Faryl Robin Summer Sandals

Summer is fast approaching, and Flirt has got all your summer shoe needs covered. New arrivals from Faryl Robin and Jeffrey Campbell. Call for size availability!


Faryl Robin's "Yetta" $219.
Full of retro style, this platform wedge is made from a soft, black leather with a wooden sole. The strap around the ankle keeps it supported on your foot and the peep-toe detail makes it classic, dramatic and feminine.

Jeffrey Campbell's "Jolyn" $88.
This cute summer sandal has braided and perforated detailing. Made from light brown leather, its the perfect shoe to stroll around the city in.

Faryl Robin's "Wakiko" $198.
This gladiator style flat sandal is made from a metallic bronze leather and features an open toe and open heel design. An adjustable buckle keeps it supported around your ankle and a 100% leather sole will help keep your feet comfortable as you walk along the beach.

Jeffrey Campbell's "Andy" $68.
The lace up closure and cut-out style of this shoe makes it full of breezy summer style. The flat, open-toe design is made of a beautiful, dark brown leather.

Jesse Utt

As the rain continued to pour down in Brooklyn this week the clouds parted for us at Flirt when Jesse Utt, the prolific designer behind jewelry line Zachary Pryor, stopped by to show us his newest designs.


Jesse has been selling his one-of-kind creations to Flirt for years now. The always popular, and somewhat wicked, hand-painted cuffs and earrings feature images from pop culture, nature, and the wild mind of the artist himself. Many of his urban-inspired necklaces and earrings are made from lost or forgotten vintage jewelery. Just when I'm convinced I've found my favorite piece, he reaches into his box of wares, and I am wowed by another tiny masterpiece!

Jesse began designing accessories after he put his foot through one of his favorite paintings (a depiction of his version of Queen Esther from the Bible and Ganymedes from Greek mythology). Not wanting to lose the most important part of his painting, he fashioned it into a canvas wrist cuff with some jewel snaps. On the subway and on the streets of New York, everyone would ask where he got this cuff and where they could get one. And so, Zachary Pryor, urban inspired accessories was born. Zachary, from the name his mother had wanted him to name him so badly and Pryor, from the maiden name of his most loved relative, with whom he felt a strong soul connection, his grandmother, Queva.

Shrinky Dink Jewelry by Alianna Jacqua

So, I admit it! I am having a hard time getting over the swooping bird imagery. It's out there, everyone's doing it, and still I am smitten. Show me a bird in flight and I'm over the moon. So when designer Alianna Jaqua strolled into Flirt the other day with this pendant, needless to say, I was in love. I wish I could have gotten a better shot of the white one (below) because it is awesome and pure white and is the perfect thing to wear with a simple tank dress on the hottest of days.



She makes them from shrink plastic, or, for those of us who remember, the same material used for that favorite childhood past time, Shrinky Dinks! Of course, in my plastic baking days, I never made a Shrinky Dink that looked like that!

Or like these:


























Each one is done by hand so each is a one-of-a-kind. Earrings range from $28-$34 and necklaces are $38 and are available at Flirt on 5th Ave!

Cinderloop Tops

Cinderloop, is the work of designer Antoinette Indge. Working intuitively, the unusual details she creates are not merely ornamentation, but functional parts of the clothing's structure. They help to define a neckline or shape a bodice. Her intuitive approach results in wearable, versatile pieces with a distinctive personality.
Currently, we have these beautiful tops available in sizes small, medium, and large and in the styles you see above. Click on the photos for a more detailed view.

Swimsuits Have Arrived at Flirt!

Are you just not a bikini kind of girl? We hear you! If you prefer to leave something to the imagination then do it in style! Stop by Flirt and grab this fantastic vintage inspired swimsuit!



Imagine how fabulous with red platform sandals!

50's Style bathing suit. Navy blue with red accents and white adjustable straps.

Sizes XS-L $58.

New Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

We just got two new styles from one of our favorite shoe designers, Jeffrey Campbell. Check out the photos and then try 'em on yourself at Flirt this weekend!




The "Berry" (left), is trendy but oh-so classic style ankle bootie with a slightly pointed toe. Check out the great details around the seams of this shoe.
Currently, we have it available in sizes 6 - 10, including half sizes too!









The "MM-01" (left) is an open toe sandal with a high wooden sole and heel. An adjustable strap around your ankle will add support and keep you looking stylish! Made from a soft, brown leather and available in sizes 6 - 10.

Melissa Bell Dress 20% Off During April

Melissa Bell, one of our favorite local designers, has many new exciting spring
and summer dresses in! To start the spring off with a sale, she's marked all of her new stock 20% off for the month of April. If she's a favorite of yours too, you wont want to miss this opportunity!

We LOVE Elsie Q.

There are a few designers we'd really like to get inside the mind of and top on everyone's list at Flirt is Angela Smith of Elsie Q. We never know what we're going to see when she comes in. She is always full of surprises! Sometimes it's tea towels with grizzly bears or billiard tables, sometimes tshirts with goldfish and googly eyes, and sometimes, when the stars perfectly align, there are Wiener Dogs. . .

Yes, Weiner Dogs. These amazing little guys are lovingly created by Angela from scraps of felt and flannel and you can't look at them without grinning. They are so colorful we couldn't help but put them all over the shop!




Of course Angela isn't limited to the canine variety of handmade delights. No, no, no!!! There are crocheted octopi and knitted teapots, too!


















In addition to these adorable creatures Angela produces silkscreened tshirts and home goods, dresses, bags, and much more.







What we love most about Angela is her willingness to infuse everything she makes with a lot of color and a little humor. For more Elsie Q. items stop by Flirt!