Fashion Twirl of the Week: Allison Hourcade

July 15, 2009 - 12:25 pm

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The launch of Molly Crabapple’s (http://www.mollycrabapple.com) new graphic novel Scarlett Takes Manhattan at the Slipper Room on New York City’s Lower East Side on Wednesday was so full of fancily-clad people that it was difficult for me to narrow down the top contender for our Twirl Of The Week!

Just when I was beginning to despair, I spotted Allison.  I was immediately taken by her fantastic headband, super high-waisted skirt & great shoes, & knew I had a winner!

Name:
Allison Hourcade, owner of RockLove Jewelry

Age:
24

Location:
NYC

Your style icon:
Some sort of mix between Bettie Page and Joan Jett — my mullet is tucked away!

What inspired your outfit?
Was going for a classy rockabilly Pocahontas look since I was going to a swanky restaurant for dinner after Molly Crabapple’s graphic novel Scarlett Takes Manhattan release party.

Currently obsessed with:
Headwraps — this one was made by a stylist friend Emma from a t-shirt sleeve.

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