Happy New Year!

Josef will be closed December 31st - January 6th. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, January 7th at 10:00am. Check back then for our online and in-store Winter Sale! We hope you have a safe and happy New Years!

Please note: Online orders placed between December 31st and January 6th will be shipped on January 7th. Thank you for your patience.

Best of 2009

We've had some great moments this year. If 2010 is half as good as 2009 was, then we've got it made. Thanks to you, our dear readers, for following us. We love it when we hear from you, so keep it coming! Here's a list of what we thought was spectacular this year.

• Daily reads: fashiontoast, Anywho and Jak & Jil
  
• TV: 30 Rock and 24/7 Pacquiao v Cotto
  
• City: New York
• Boutique: Pas de deux
  
• Dessert: Crack Pie
• Comfy shoes: fleecy crocs
• Fierce shoes: Rupert Sanderson platform booties
• Designers: Twinkle by Wenlan and Wren
• New designer: Vena Cava
• Jewelry: anything oxidized silver
• Bag: the ones with long shoulder straps
• Watch: Rolex Daytona
• Editors: Carine Roitfeld and Kate Lanphear
• Fashion inspiration: street style, Copenhagen
  
• Flats: black calfskin leather ballerinas
• Jacket: leather biker
• Scarf: A Peace Treaty Capra Collection
• Business owner who did it his way and made it: Thomas Keller
• Toys & Games: Buckyballs
• Accessory: belts
• Hair: Emily at Bladerunners
• Flickr photostream: desireecherisse
• Athletes to watch: Manny Pacquiao and Baby J
• Beats: Jay Z x Alicia Keys
  
• Splurge: Dries Van Noten Mohair Jumper as worn by Tara Vasev on Jak & Jil
  
• Bangs: grown out and braided to the side
  
• Beverage: Shiner
  
• Consistent local dining experience: Aziza
  
• Dance genre: popping and locking
  
• Peeps: you!

Have a Happy New Year!

Anna Sui metallic fern dress for fancy people

Hello and Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with lots of love and laughs. As we embark on our own adventures of the new year, I wish you all best for a fresh start. What better way to start the new year than planning a mini wardrobe makeover. In with the new and out with the old! Even though it might sound cliche, your outside does really affect the way you feel about yourself. So my challenge for you is to treat yourself well - you deserve it. Of course this doesn't mean blow your savings on things you don't need, but it does mean treat yourself to some finer things once in a while.
Do you already know of some weddings coming up this year or how about Easter? This Anna Sui dress is made of 100% silk and the print is embroidered onto the fabric. Made in the USA. It's stunning!

Anna Sui Metallic Fern Dress ($271) worn with Blue Wild Indigo Plant Necklace ($110).

What to wear when the clock strikes 12

New Year's planning must already be in full swing. Do you know what you're wearing to welcome in the new year? How about a LBD from Twinkle by Wenlan ($295). This little number has a handful of details that'll make you stand out in the sea of LBD's. With two front pleated pockets and a slight scoop back, you'll be sure to turn heads as you walk by. To heighten the festive feeling, wear it with colored tights and grey ankle boots like the picture above. Say goodbye to 2008 in style!