philadelphia posts

How to Learn from Negative Experiences: 10 Ways to Suffer Growing Pains Successfully

Monday, November 22nd, 2010
How to Learn from Negative Experiences: 10 Ways to Suffer Growing Pains Successfully

Last Saturday, I was in Philadelphia to participate in the Rothman 8K, a road race to jump start that weekend’s marathon & half marathon running events. I had parked my car near a main street (Broad Street) and next to an open Goodyear Tire shop. Sounds safe, right? I thought so, too. That is, until [...]

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Calling the 215!!! Visit Me as a Featured Stylist @ Philly Swap 2010

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Calling the 215!!! Visit Me as a Featured Stylist @ Philly Swap 2010

I have some seriously EXCITING news! I’m going to be a featured stylist at the 3rd annual Philly Swap event, brought to you by the one and only Swap O Rama RAMA!, this Sunday, October 3rd at the Philadelphia Naval Yard. Right by the corporate headquarters for Urban Outfitters! I went to school in Philadelphia, [...]

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Meet Susan G: Blogger/DJ/Boston/Philly/NYC/Girl Crush Wonder

Friday, August 20th, 2010
Meet Susan G: Blogger/DJ/Boston/Philly/NYC/Girl Crush Wonder

There are a few levels of Sammy D Vintage that I love the most. One of them is obviously hunting for the best vintage, driving all around New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and beyond. But after the buying comes the styling — and with the styling comes some awesome time spent in the showroom with [...]

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7 Simple Rules to Decorating Your Home with Vintage & Antiques

Monday, April 12th, 2010
7 Simple Rules to Decorating Your Home with Vintage & Antiques

Usually, we walk into homes “full of antiques” that are run by people who in comparison to us, are uh … “old as antiques.” But what I’m noticing more and more — not only in my personal tastes, but that of other young, forward-thinking and kitsch-inclined folk — is that antiques aren’t just full of [...]

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7 Vintage Finds from Bargain Thrift in Germantown, PA: SDV TV Episode 11

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
7 Vintage Finds from Bargain Thrift in Germantown, PA: SDV TV Episode 11

Sammy D TV // Episode 11 // SDV Finds Vintage for You from Sammy Davis on Vimeo. I gots lots of love for my fans. I dedicate this episode of SDV TV to all of my fans who trust that I can find them quality vintage/second-hand/unique consignment finds to add into their wardrobe for one-of-a-kind [...]

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Fashion Logarithm: My Pants Are 3-D, Therefore My Booty is 3 Dimensional

Monday, February 8th, 2010
Fashion Logarithm: My Pants Are 3-D, Therefore My Booty is 3 Dimensional

It’s not everyday that I can wear something made from a friend. I’ve been holding off on this post because I’ve been busy selling, ripping tights, cleaning out closets and playing in the snow. But a few weeks ago, despite the bitter cold temps and impending snow, I rocked out like it was an early [...]

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