hayden-harnett

viva la chocolate!

2010-02-09T01:33:00.002-05:00

i'm a huge fan of chocolate and i definitely have my favorites.
what sweeter gift to give to yourself or the loves in your life?

a short list of my favorite cacao pushers.

mast brothers
105A North 3rd
Brooklyn

many locations where you can buy their delectable bars, but it's best to visit their
factory in wiliamsburg. open weekends from 12-8. i like the fleur de sel bar. their packaging is perfection. don't be afraid to tear the pretty paper.

jacques torres
66 water street
dumbo

ben and i love to pop into jacque's shop when we're in dumbo. so nice to walk around with a box of chocolates and hanging at the pier. take a jaunt across the brookln bridge to walk it all off. good times. i love this chocolate "spanker" for vday.

vosges haut chocolat
132 spring street
manhattan

when you see the purple box, your heart might explode. these are chocolates to thrill.
truly unique? the rosebud poudre encrusted dark cacao truffles made with rosé piper heidsieck. sick.

mariebelle
484 broome street
manhattan

for an entirely romantic treat, tuck into their broome street salon for an amazing demitasse of the best hot chocolate you will ever have. i love their spicy hot chocolate. such a nice winter treat...and aphrodisiac.

hey, down in splendour

2010-02-07T14:47:00.001-05:00

vintage picks of the day

2010-02-07T12:17:00.002-05:00

this vintage YSL wool suit is the most amazing color and cut. the jacket would be great with jeans or over a spring dress.

ps- this vintage YSL scarf is amazing.

pss- these floral sunglasses are just what i'm looking for right now

valentine's day: i vote to take the pressure off the boys

2010-02-06T14:49:00.008-05:00

of course it's nice to be romanced, but why not buy yourself what you really want anyhow? as an experiment, i'm going to post a new vintage online find per day in february. today, i'm cruising ebay for vintage inspiration...very into vintage scarves today and leather/suede apparel. maybe i'll put together some entire looks from online sources.

i love this vintage pierre balmain scarf...would look great with everything. dreamy with a perfect khaki trench and cognac leather platform sandals.

with this vintage trench...or this one in leather (yum):

or this great navy band jacket as an alternative to the leather trench (but i would buy both for spring...happy valentine's day to me)

ah...and look at this great dress:

lust...these shoes are bananas and in a shade of green that is killing softly.

i love these vintage sandals with the dress, trench, and scarf. so perfect.

and this vintage woven leather and silver cuff is a must.

also this little floral bag is so chic

and i love, love, love the concept, colors, and exaggerated length of this mailbag

and yellow tights are on my wishlist

everyone should have a hobby

2010-02-05T08:01:00.004-05:00

i always try to neatly break my eggshells in half...i like the way they nest together
and it's very satisfying when the shells are all nestled together like lovely thin porcelain cups.

ben: "why do you always nestle the eggshells together so neatly?"
me: "because they're so lovely and i like the sound they make when they touch. have you never heard the superstition about crushing eggshells?"
ben: "?"
me: "there's an old superstition that you should always crush your eggshells, lest witches should sail in them."
ben: "?"
me: "there's even a poem by elizabeth fleming from 1934 about witches sailing in eggshells and wreaking havoc for ancient mariners."
ben: "oh. wow. ok."
me: "well...everyone should have a hobby."

EGG-SHELLS
By Elizabeth Fleming

Oh, never leave your egg-shells unbroken in the cup;
Think of us poor sailor- men and always smash them up,
For witches come and find them and sail away to sea,
And make a lot of misery for mariners like me.

They take them to the sea-shore and set them on the tide-
A broom-stick for a paddle is all they have to guide-
And off they go to China or round the ports of Spain,
To try and keep our sailing ships from coming home again.

They call up all the tempests from Davy Jones's store,
And blow us into waters where we haven't been before;
And when the masts are falling in splinters on the wrecks,
The witches climb the rigging ropes and dance upon the decks.

So never leave your egg-shells unbroken in the cup;
Think of us poor sailor-men and always smash them up;
For witches come and find them and sail away to sea.
And make a lot of misery for mariners like me.

little creatures

2010-02-05T07:12:00.003-05:00

researching jewelry artist, mary lee hu, i stumbled across john paul miller's work. he's most well known for his work in granulation technique and the fantastic small creatures he conjures. examples of his work are part of the permanent collection in the renwick gallery at the smithsonian...so very inspired by his his treatment of organic forms and texture.

L7...where are you now?

2010-02-05T06:48:00.000-05:00

I really, really miss you today

New Flat Shipping Rates on haydenharnett.com

2010-02-02T16:33:00.003-05:00

This is just a quick note to let everyone know about our new flat shipping rates and policies. These rates are flat rates for any sized order. I think you'll all be very happy with what we've been able to make work. Without further ado:

Domestic Shipping (Continental U.S.)
Ground Shipping $9.95
(FREE for orders of $350 or more)
UPS 3-Day Select $12.95
UPS 2nd Day Air $16.95
UPS Next Day Air $24.95
UPS Next Morning $59.95 (Not available in all areas)

Alaska & Hawaii
Standard Service $19.95
($9.95 for orders of $350 or more)
Express Service $27.95

Canada
Customer is responsible for customs duties.
FedEx International Express $27.95 (no brokerage fee)
USPS Global VARIES (customer responsible for brokerage fee)

All other International Orders
Customer is responsible for customs duties.
FedEx International Express $29.95 (no brokerage fee)
USPS Global VARIES (customer responsible for brokerage fee)

KAPOW! studio spring cleaning sale this weekend!

2010-02-02T14:55:00.001-05:00

The big news:

We're hosting our bi-annual KAPOW! studio spring cleaning sale this weekend
at both the Nolita and Brooklyn stores. Amazing deals, samples, oddities,
and treasures to be found from current and past seasons. All up to 80% off.

We will also have bargain bins from $5 up.

All Fall 09 apparel will be reduced to 70% off as well. All in-season bags will be 40% off +.

When: Friday, February 5th through Sunday, February 7th
Where: both Hayden-Harnett stores

HH Nolita: 253 Elizabeth Street (between Prince & Houston)
HH Brooklyn: 211 Franklin Street (at Freeman) Greenpoint

Time: 12-8pm, both locations

Fun for all!

Dluxe List Lilly bag giveaway!

2010-02-02T13:17:00.003-05:00

Spring is springing, and all thoughts are moving towards the fashion new. We've partnered with one of our favorite fashion sites to offer our amazing Lilly shoulder bag in Cognac as a giveaway to one lucky peep. Click here to enter!

GOOD LUCK! May the fashion force be with you.

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kenny

2010-01-31T20:24:00.003-05:00

islands and dreamers. from one lover to another. don't take your love to town.
for ben, who shaved off his kenny beard today.

pirate skull AWOL

2010-01-31T19:29:00.002-05:00

The skull of 14th century pirate, Klaus Stortebeker has been stolen from
a Hamburg museum. Found in 1867, the skull had been nailed to a stake on an island in the Elbe river for hundreds of years. Legend has it that when he was captured and beheaded in 1400, his body rose from the ground and ran past eleven of his men. His name translates to "empty the mug with one gulp". Seriously? Who would want to mess with this pirate, even if it is only his skull? If said skull is found, feel free to ship to our Brooklyn store.

metalwerk

2010-01-30T17:40:00.007-05:00

I'm really into woven metals and found these great pieces by artist Mary Hu. Read a really great interview on artmetal.com with Mary Hu from 1998 here.

spring 11

2010-01-30T16:33:00.007-05:00

macramé, maps, multiples, and julia sets. murky tidal river color. flat brights.
texture. a sheath of white tufted braid inside metal tubing.sharp and smooth.
simple shapes that repeat and become complex. craft.

for the DIY inclined

2010-01-30T15:24:00.003-05:00

I stumbled across this great apparel and pattern design book at Open Air Modern in Greenpoint. Claudia Ein wrote this book in 1975. Everything about her approach to basic apparel design and patternmaking is simple and inspiring. I love that you can create a myriad of styles from her 5 basic sloper patterns. Great for the DIY curious. Buy it here.

launderette

2010-01-29T18:44:00.001-05:00

i can't complain, we went down the drain...seems that i can't get away from you.

Goodbye, brilliant mind

2010-01-29T17:04:00.003-05:00

Thank you, Mr. Salinger, for leaving so much goodness behind. I think we all have a little Holden Caulfield in us.

rocks for non jocks

2010-01-29T16:52:00.003-05:00

being a totally secret wanna-be geologist, i love all things mineral.
luckily, i've been crossing paths with some really badass rings that allow me to carry
a little chunk of inner earth with me wherever i go.

from left to right:
black drusy by Kim Lyons, rocks ring by Edward Owl, & Jennifer Connelly's wedding rings from Labyrinth found at In God We Trust

Grandma pillow no more

2010-01-29T16:43:00.003-05:00

Someone. Please please please buy this (and send it to me).

ps- it's made by my friend, ken henson. artist. hater of grandma pillows staring at him.

dreaming in floral

2010-01-29T16:19:00.003-05:00

I am entirely obsessed with floral prints right now. Seems like the perfect way to perk up a winter wardrobe and spring forward. a floral shirt with a matte peach lip and silvery smoked eyes feels modern and romantic at once. especially, i'm loving a floral shirt beneath a simple black dress so the print peeks out and is nearly covered. kinda 90's. kinda feels right.

Regretsy

2010-01-29T12:01:00.003-05:00

the only place where you can see a chicken carcass lamp. an amazing merge of DIY and WTF...check out regretsy now and get crafty, or just bewildered. people really do think of everything.

enter their skants contest! maybe hh will submit.

FEVER RAY!

2010-01-28T19:05:00.001-05:00

Back in the saddle, again

2010-01-27T09:32:00.004-05:00

My heart went out to Brittney during her time of "crisis"...it's understandable to break down a bit when your entire life is on display and every move is fare for the tabloids. The HH Franklin design:shop bathroom even has an art installation in her honor. Brit's back and looking A+ (big nod to joining the brunette club, B! Welcome!). Apparently she's a fan of Hayden-Harnett from waaaay back. She's rocking our Nico hobo in Iznik Yellow from Spring06. Niiiice choice. We still get requests for la Nico. Myself, I own three (i have a big archive, y'all)— chalk, iznik yellow, and luggage. Good news? We will have "Butter" as a new yellow for Spring 10 in some new spring10 styles. Also, luscious washed lamb will be back on the scene. Brit's spot-on with her color choice. So glad to see all is well, little mama.

Don't let your lava love turn to stone

2010-01-26T19:25:00.002-05:00

my body's burning like a lava from a mauna loa. my heart is breaking like a krakatoa.
i love the B-52's. from 1978.

Lava Fields of Love

2010-01-26T19:15:00.002-05:00

Thinking of spring! For those who don't check out our YouTube channel (filled with our homemade fun), here's the video from our Spring 10 fashion week presentation. The Opera Company of Brooklyn performed "Shake the Disease" by Depeche Mode. Tarte and Parlour of Brooklyn did a standout job on the makeup and hair. Dig the braids!