Summer Days: three

September 22, 2012. One comment.

Scene: Cool summer days as the season wanes. Sweater weather. In a few minutes the autumnal equinox arrives. The air is crisp. Leaves starting to change. Greens turn to oranges, yellows and sepia. The beat moves on. Summer, three of three, UpTown begins now…

Scene: Sarah the bride…

Scene: Wearing Vera Wang.

Scene: Blazer from Zara.

Scene: Hailing a cab.

Scene: Passing tile work, in the subway, created by the American Museum of Natural History.

Scene: Shopping for groceries.

Scene: Vans ‘chukka del barco’ shoe in teal blue, big cuffs on dad with his daughter shopping.

Scene: Talking on cell device and listening to his iPod.

Scene: Color walking north.

Scene: Mom and son in black and white.

Scene: Black and pink.

Scene: On the way to a picnic in Central Park.

Scene: Mens Saturday uniform.

Scene: Calling their friend.

Scene: Shorts, boots and sandals.

Scene: Will and Luke from Australia…

Scene: In Cole Haan and Dr. Martens.

Scene: Helmut Lang jean jacket, L.L. Bean striped shirt, Morgental Frederic sunglasses and a spot of turquoise.

Scene: Family stroll.

Scene: Jeanie reading sheet music.

Scene: On Columbus Avenue.

Scene: Lee by the Post Office…

Scene: Turning for her closeup.

Scene: Sitting on a bench reading his email. This summer has been full of color with black and white. Summers last fling. Fall into Autumn. Here’s the Kings of Leon in their 2010 Back Down South video helping celebrate the change of seasons!

Summer Days: two

September 19, 2012. One comment.

Scene: Summer days getting shorter. Still got time. A few more days before the seasons change. Summer still in the air. Clear days. Blue skies. Growth, green and color in nature. The beat continues. Summer, two of three, MidTown begins now…

Scene: Lisa, Accessories Designer. Elianna, Junior Sportswear Designer.

Scene: Neutrals and brights.

Scene: Wild side.

Scene: Santiago, Senior Graphic Artist and Illustrator for children’s apparel…

Scene: Madras and saddle shoes.

Scene: White, gold and orange.

Scene: Walking north. Great camera case, fun socks and cool shoes.

Scene: Girls in their perfect summer dress. Light, sheer and airy…

Scene: Walking south.

Scene: Jack. His mom Katie, says “he dresses himself everyday”.

Scene: Cedric and Jeff, not shown, visiting from Paris. Cedric is wearing ‘air force flag’ from the Adidas x Jeremy Scott collection. Winging it!

Scene: Walking east.

Scene: Walking west.

Scene: A chance encounter, leaving work…

Scene: Walking toward the train…

Scene: She pauses for a smile.

Scene: Placing an order.

Scene: Mens faux python loofer.

Scene: Watch with bracelet. Subtle color code.

Scene: Billy and Marina sitting in Bryant Park.

Scene: Here’s looking at you! A few more days of Summer. Listen to Sly and the Family Stone, Hot Fun in the Summertime released in 1969.

Summer Days: one

September 13, 2012. No comments.

Scene: Summer is still here! On September 22 at 10:49 am the seasons change in the northern hemisphere. Let’s not rustle summer away. Back to school. Summer breezes are still here. Sunny days. Ice cream cones. City heat and the beat. Summer, one of three, DownTown begins now…

Scene: Suspenders. Black and white with a touch of grey in the
Louis Vuitton bag.

Scene: Suspenders, stripes and color.

Scene: Muted colors. Fabics with a subtle sheen on her. He wears suspenders in an unconventional way. This trend has been scene out and about in the city. Both wear big watches.

Scene: Beige, black and brown. The up-rolled casual cuff, no socks and dress shoes for work. Big silver watch with bracelets. New Yorkers carrying their bags. Note Eisenberg’s Sandwich shop, upper right side, see next caption below.

Scene: Kelly and Kim, who meet and greet you at Eisenberg’s Sandwich. This classic diner has been around since 1929. I’m a pretty healthy eater — their vegetarian omelet, tuna melt, veggie burger and their smiles always bring me back.

Scene: Blue on blue and brown. Pattern shirt, white tee, denim jeans with that up-rolled casual cuff, white socks, brown shoes with a light blue sole, watch with bracelet.

Scene: Mike at DQM General in SoHo, wearing Mint City US newly released ‘all birds tank’.

Scene: Mike also is wearing a Supreme camp cap, Oakley ‘frogskins’ sunglasses, bracelets, Patagonia shorts, Nike socks and Vans ‘rata mid shoe’ with his backpack.

Scene: Shorts and cropped pants at ‘witchcraft, the hand-crafted sandwich spot, during lunch hour.

Scene: At ‘witchcraft.

Scene: Shopping the Farmers Market at Union Square Park.

Scene: On Fifth Avenue in the Flat Iron district.

Scene: Edwardian inspired menswear. She wears an updated frock coat, classic white shirt, slim plaids pants and a modern take on the spat boot.

Scene: Kemba on Park Avenue South near Union Square Park.

Scene: Color scheme on Fifth Avenue.

Scene: Handmade jewelry. For more information about the bracelets above or other pieces, contact Kathleen at pigliaventop@verizon.net.

Scene: On Sixth Avenue and 23rd.

Scene: Pastels, beiges and whites. Animal print flats and Jackie Roger silver metallic sandals. Listen and watch Bruce Springsteen sing Girls In Their Summer Clothes which released in 2008.

September 11

September 11, 2012. One comment.

Scene: Yellow Sneakers. Pierogi Gallery, Willamsburg, NY. One of three images from my collection represented at the Twin Twin show, themed Subtle Interpretation Photographs of the Twin Towers.
Watch the video To World Trade Center: all Times.

Rockindale

August 12, 2012. 3 comments.

Scene: An eclectic mix of street style at the 34th Rosendale Street Festival. This annual emergence of Main Street businesses, musicians, vendors and folks, near and far, who attend — continues the spirited tradition with musical celebration, fun and community spirit. Rosendale is located between New Paltz and Kingston, New York.

“This started out with some musicians who wanted to throw a party in 1978, who came downtown and set up and played…” said Festival chairman Charlie Kniceley. The Music Festival of Rosendale, Inc. is a
not-for-profit, grassroots citizen organization.

Scene: Heather and Lauren walking toward the Street Festival.

Scene: Musicians driven the back way — behind the scenes.

Scene: Approaching the east entrance.

Scene: The Trapp s, lead singer Sean Schenker. Their music — Americana, folk, and rock and roll, is bundled in their sound wave.

Scene: Mina’s welcoming smile to The Alternative Baker. Below, Scott and Courtney happy taking a break, and Lynn deciding what to have.

Scene: Drumming beats and cymbals chime under the tent, in front of the Trans-n-Dance-n-Drum Center.

Scene: Hula hoop twirled and twisting!

Scene: Amy and Arian.

Scene: Lindsey Webster sings a blend of funk and R&B, with soulful blues influences with her band.

Scene: Melinda DiMaio, a performing song writer who blends jazz, folk and country, performed at the Firehouse Stage on Sunday.

Scene: Marji Zintz, who has been likened to Joni Mitchell and Rickie Lee Jones, played at the Creekside Stage. Below, Alfred enjoying her tunes.

Scene: Jude Roberts, after his performance at the Canal Stage.

Scene: Stripes.

Scene: Taylor and Sam.

Scene: Here they come…

Scene: The BobKat drummer — the group performed at the Cafe Stage.

Scene: Mister Oh! mixes up ska, reggae, hip-hop, funk, blues, and hippie rock — as they say, Gunk Rock! James Ortner on bass.

Scene: Jean Pascal. He and Erica, not shown, of African Traders are one of the many vendors. Below, a sampling of their West African offerings.

Scene: Billy and Rachel.

Scene: “Uncle” Willy.

Scene: Spiral Up Kids is an exciting family band. They have played several benefit shows to help local schools, libraries and organizations raise funds for worthy causes.