The Girl Who Was on Fire

Model: Claire Geist
Photographer: Rachel Scroggins
Styling: Claire Geist
Prop Styling: Rachel Scroggins

Best of What’s Going on This Week

One of the features I miss doing is a weekly NYC event roundup! Since this is a typical summer, with more events than any one person could possibly attend, I’ve found a handful of interesting events and sales to share–all happening in the upcoming week.

Here are some of my best bets:

Today:

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Sample Sale:

Pop Up Market at Union Pool in Williamsburg–TODAY!

It’s incredibly late notice, considering the event starts in 10 minutes. But if you are in or around Williamsburg today, one of your best bets for fun and great shopping would be the Pool Supplies pop-up market at Union Pool!

The event is from 2-7pm, and features goods from some amazing up and coming NYC designers!
I’ll be bouncing between this, and the flea shooting street style all afternoon. If you see me, be sure to say Hi!

See a sneak peek of some of the items featured here.

Instagram Weekend #2

I’m thinking of making this a regular feature, since I keep documenting my weekends via Instagram. It’s easier than carting my DSLR out, something I usually don’t want to do when I’m just hanging out with my friends. Some of these photos are from earlier in the week (I’m cheating!), but were fun enough to share anyway. I shot two editorials last week, so I just couldn’t resist sharing little sneak peeks.

My new Moo postcards that I got to promote my new work/new website came in:
I am in love!

Did some more experimenting with Sally Hansen Nail Effects:

The glitter, which held up for the entire length of NYFW back in February, seemed to be much more durable than the houndstooth.

On Wednesday, I shot a feature at Robert Verdi’s Luxe Lab for Styled On:

I couldn’t resist matching my new nails!

The space is full of amazing art, like this golden chandelier:

Robert has a TRUNK full of custom made Vans–constructed from his Hermes scarf collection!

More on that, when the feature goes live at Styled On.

When the weather got warmer, I broke out my 80′s sunglasses:

Friday, I shot another editorial for Styled On. Featuring these bad boys:

Suno X Loeffler Randall.

Afterward, we headed back to the office for some R&R and a great view:

After shooting some new street style on Saturday, I rewarded myself with a slice of Blue Velvet cake from Little Cupcake Bakeshop:

It was sooo good, but so rich. I could only eat half!

I finished off Saturday night at a friend’s birthday party in Brooklyn. The bar had plenty of fun things to photograph:

Pinball– my favorite game ever!

Gotta love bathroom graffiti.

Street Style: Ami and Tanami in Williamsburg

Ami & Tanami.

I spotted Ami and Tanami exploring Bedford Avenue during last Sunday’s Williamsburg Walks. In a sea of well dressed people, they stood out with their quirky cute outfits and great accessories.

Ami is a student, and Tanami a designer!

Band of Horses and Karen Elson at Williamsburg Waterfront

Sunday night, I braved the intense summer heat and headed down to the Williamsburg waterfront to see Karen Elson, Grizzly Bear, and Band of Horses.

I arrived a bit late, coming back to the city after a weekend in Connecticut. But luckily, Karen Elson was still on stage. Looking and sounding gorgeous as always, Karen and her band members dressed in coordinated in peach and black outfits. I can’t get enough of Karen’s debut CD! She seemed to win over quite a few new fans in Sunday night’s audience as well.

I didn’t photograph Grizzly Bear’s set. Maybe it’s because I was far back from the stage in the “drinking area” with my friends who wanted beer… but Grizzly Bear didn’t capture my attention as much as I’d expected. Live, they sounded almost exactly like they do on CD. Their set seemed more like an intermission between the sultry and folksy Karen, and more animated stage performance of BOH.

Band of Horses went on stage right as the sun started setting. The heat, the sunset, and cool breeze coming off the east river aligned to create the perfect conditions for of the start of the summer concert season.

Band of Horses blew me away. I love them even more after seeing them live! They’re one of those rare live acts that despite having quite a few members, have a sound that flows together with each musicians contributions meshing together perfectly.

They also came across as genuinely fun guys, who loved performing and interacting with their fans, rather than just being on stage and doing their jobs. The highlight of the night had to be an overeager fan–Andrew, who repeatedly screamed and yelled trying to get the band’s attention, and eventually tried to jump on stage. Rather than freaking out, lead singer Ben Bridwell serenaded Andrew, and worked his name into multiple songs. I really hope some enterprising fan got the whole thing on video. It was truly hilarious.

The show was the perfect kick off event for a summer season of concerts at the Williamsburg waterfront. Quite a few great concerts are scheduled here. And look for the lineup of Jelly NYC‘s “Pool Party” free shows at the waterfront to be announced soon!

Read a great, more in depth review of the show here.

See the full photo set here.

®2010 RS/The Greyest Ghost

The Best of This Weekend’s Events

There are a lot of amazing events going on nyc this week. So many, it’s going to be tough for me to choose!

Greenpoint Flea Market:

Clothing, Food, and Craft Vendors! Every Friday from 12-8pm!

Sunday, I’m seeing Band of Horses with Grizzly Bear and Karen Elson on the Williamsburg Waterfront. Friday they’ll be playing a FREE SHOW at Grand Central Terminal.

Backyard Bazaar in Greenpoint:

” Come summer with us. Good times for the next 3 months. ******** ***An open air market, Hosted by In God We Trust & The Parlour Brooklyn*** Over a dozen vendors of antiques, vintage, jewelry, clothing and other unique goods provided by local artisans and designers. “ Plus free beer and mimosas!

CREST FEST Art Show in Williamsburg:

Featuring live music, food vendors, arts & crafts for sale, and more!

The 27th Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade is Saturday June 19th at 2pm!

I hear the Hester Street Fair is due to be especially good this weekend. On Sunday, they are adding a Greenmarket:

More Info.

NYC & Worldwide:
TASCHEN Book Warehouse Sale:

See store locations, hours, and details here.

Memorial Day at Coney Island

Yesterday, along with half the population of New York City, I went to Coney Island. I was already exhausted after a long weekend with friends, the trains were hot and crowded, and the beach and boardwalk much the same. Not the best day for me to be around thousands of shoving strangers. The two friends I was due to meet up with got into a fight and left right after I arrived.

Thankfully after wandering around taking some photos and hanging out on the Boardwalk for a bit, my friend Kristabel arrived and saved the day. We didn’t hang out for much longer, but had a few laughs at the world’s worst street style (someone needs to document that asap. I was much too scared!), and strange men who barked like dogs and yelled in spanglish. After picking up some souvenirs, we headed home.

At least I got some fun photos in the midst of all the chaos:

Only after I was home editing my photos did I notice the hilarity I’d captured in the forefront of this photo. Two men who’s pants are pretty much falling off.

This wasn’t even half of the beach crowd!

Self Portrait.

While we waited in line to buy water, we made a new friend:

He was completely and utterly bonkers.

Coney Island Beach Shop.

I love Coney Island, but next time, I’m not going on a holiday weekend!

Adventures in Park Slope

I woke up early Sunday morning to meet a couple of friends for brunch at Bogota, in Park Slope. It was my first time eating there, and from my first bite of our appetizer, I knew I’d end up going back soon. Bogota serves Latin/Columbian food, and it’s all so good! I split some delicious chips and guacamole with my friends, then had plantain stuffed french toast. I’m going to try to replicate the recipe at home one day, I enjoyed it so much!

After brunch we walked over to the Brooklyn Lyceum for the spring food and craft market.

The market was rather small and cramped, and other than some jewelry, not much of the crafty stuff really caught my eye. Maybe I was just worn down from the heat, but I wasn’t really feeling it. Or the bad economy has just made me much pickier about crafts. Once we went upstairs however, things perked up. About a dozen diverse and extremely interesting food vendors were set up on one half of the floor. We saw everything from bacon marmalade, to home made sodas, to a wide selection of polish food and desserts. But the best thing of all was Robicelli’s cupcakes.

I had a sample of the car bomb (so good!) and bought a chocolate caramel pretzel. It was the perfect combination of salty and sweet. And the icing was perfect. I want another one asap!

After the craft market, we went to the Brooklyn Flea. On the way there, we stopped in Guvnor’s vintage:

They had some beautiful vintage dresses, and a surprisingly vast selection of retro bathing suits. Most were priced around $25. I think brand new swimsuits at old navy cost more than that!

Before we arrived, we also passed this little guy:

Check out that stare!

The way he was sitting made him look a lot like a baby seal.

Brooklyn Flea at One Hanson Place.

I didn’t really find anything I just had to have at the flea. I was going to buy a rhinestone Dalmatian brooch (I had one as a pet for 13 years and collect Dalmatian stuff), but it was overpriced for it’s size.

One of the other interesting finds from the flea:

Haha!

I’m going to be sure that next time I go to the Saturday, outdoor flea location. I hear it’s much bigger and better.

I’ve lived in Brooklyn four years now, and this was my first time visiting Park Slope. It was pretty nice having everything in one neighborhood and just being able to walk from place to place with out having to get on the train. Not something I’m used to in my neighborhood. I’m sure I’ll be back soon, probably for another lunch at Bogota.

Teen Vogue’s Rebel Chic

Absolutely loving this retro-inspired editorial in the February issue of Teen Vogue. The bright colors, the shoot locations, and the model’s gorgeous red hair all “pop” right off the page, and draw you in.

The fact that this photo shoot took place in Brooklyn makes me love it even more. I recognize Relish, a diner and one of my favorite brunch locations, and Passout records, both in Williamsburg. And the docks near IKEA in red hook make an appearance too.

The location scout really went above and beyond for this editorial, focusing on the backgrounds in to the shoot just as much as the clothing. I’ve done scouting before, and it’s no easy job! Hope in the future we see less Teen Vogue editorials on location at mansions or in parks, and more like this please!