welcome to late may in new york! it's where the sun is shining, the hems are rising and ray-bans are scanning the sidewalks. wait a sec, i must be talking about a different metropolis because the city i came into this morning was covered by a gray cloud with crowds of people in dark pants and jackets holding themselves to keep warm during a walk to work. so that leaves me wondering.. where is spring?
come on mother nature time to kick in, the season have been delayed long enough.. i'm ready to wear my theory skirts, burberry espadrilles and leave my jacket at home!
watching the forecast on my television this morning i was unpleasantly forced to make a last minute outfit change, no silk skirt today.. not with the rain and not with the cold temps.
so what did i choose instead? a favorite, go-to outfit that provides warmth, comfort and style. i'll admit, i did wear pants and a jacket but considering the color of fabric it was "real may weather" appropriate.
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jacket: tory burch, white, canvas three-quarter trench coat with fab silver buttons
top: theory, black, short-puff-sleeve dress shirt (the body is very fitted to offset the puffy sleeves)
pants: tory burch, blue/gray [periwinkle] seersucker pants (they have a medium-high waist with periwinkle buttons to add embellishment. they're also super long which is great because vertical lines and heels do nothing but elongate your legs!)
shoes: stuart weitzman, black, canvas espadrille wedges
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the seersucker pants are a great option for this time of year because they aren’t too heavy but do cover up against the wind. and i must say, tory burch adds the greatest buttons to all of her designs.. a simple and sophisticated way to add flare without being flashy.
hopefully i can soon discuss what new dresses i'm wearing to work. until then.. stay dry!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
gridlock!
perusing through this season's fashion magazines has got me feeling like i'm back in geometry!
i first caught sight of this trend when yves saint laurent launched their sky-high (nice!), black (perfect!), silicon (ugh!) latticed sandals. bold? yes. wearable? no. if you're not sure what i'm referring to take a glance at any fashion mag and check out the shoes ysl models are wearing in their full-page spreads. maybe ysl is using it as inspiration, something meant to stay on the pages and catwalks but off the sidewalks? one can only hope.
although now designers have begun to embrace this trend. with boring black & white prints that are so repetitive they have me spinning. unless you have the perfect body it won't look right anyway. Busy designs will target even the slightest of imperfections.
my advice? stay away from busy patterns. if bold is what you're looking for, opt for a piece of statement jewelry. besides, you don't want people to start labelling your x and y axes, now do you?
i first caught sight of this trend when yves saint laurent launched their sky-high (nice!), black (perfect!), silicon (ugh!) latticed sandals. bold? yes. wearable? no. if you're not sure what i'm referring to take a glance at any fashion mag and check out the shoes ysl models are wearing in their full-page spreads. maybe ysl is using it as inspiration, something meant to stay on the pages and catwalks but off the sidewalks? one can only hope.
although now designers have begun to embrace this trend. with boring black & white prints that are so repetitive they have me spinning. unless you have the perfect body it won't look right anyway. Busy designs will target even the slightest of imperfections.
my advice? stay away from busy patterns. if bold is what you're looking for, opt for a piece of statement jewelry. besides, you don't want people to start labelling your x and y axes, now do you?
Friday, March 20, 2009
typing from my blackberry, forgive minor mistakes
Yesterday's style section of the new york times perfectly explained what consumers need from their closets these days... Something "more wearable but no less emotional."
Each line portrays a labels motif, the artists vision and direction. Without this all clothes would be the same from each rack, and the fashion industry would be a big ole bore.
But who has the proper amount of disposible income these days? Very few young fashionistas seeking said artistry and emotion are actually able to purchase that amazing pair of gucci heels, even if they could rationalize it as a sound investment.
The key word for today: versatility!
Luckily I am the same size as my mother, which means I get to benefit from her wonderful fashion decisions. She recently handed off a beautiful, hardly worn (seriously, I think maybe once) Tory Burch V-neck ivory three-quarter sleeve sweater. But the best thing about this top is the removable fringe/collar. At the sleeves and neckline there are buttons to attach beautiful, folded linen. The best thing this sweater is the versatility it offers with its additional option. Two looks in one and effortless. An all around winner in my book!
Each line portrays a labels motif, the artists vision and direction. Without this all clothes would be the same from each rack, and the fashion industry would be a big ole bore.
But who has the proper amount of disposible income these days? Very few young fashionistas seeking said artistry and emotion are actually able to purchase that amazing pair of gucci heels, even if they could rationalize it as a sound investment.
The key word for today: versatility!
Luckily I am the same size as my mother, which means I get to benefit from her wonderful fashion decisions. She recently handed off a beautiful, hardly worn (seriously, I think maybe once) Tory Burch V-neck ivory three-quarter sleeve sweater. But the best thing about this top is the removable fringe/collar. At the sleeves and neckline there are buttons to attach beautiful, folded linen. The best thing this sweater is the versatility it offers with its additional option. Two looks in one and effortless. An all around winner in my book!
Friday, February 13, 2009
luscious lacquers
i recently painted my nails, can you guess it? ..you don't know jacques! i still love this color and can hardly get enough of it.. beyond its versatility (in every sense of the term) its such an eye-catching color that pops.
but i like to change things up a bit, so when i go for a change i tend to lean towards my color of the season, my present favorite.. purple! or more specifically, an eggplant/aubregine tone.
a few years back I had a slight fetish with the essie polish "sole mate" ..it was a fab color. a perfect "mate" for my tootsies!
so, when i recently went looking for a purple polish i came across my old, nearly empty bottle of sole mate. sadly, it was not usable. and so i was on the hunt. let me tell you what i found.. "we'll always havd paris" by opi.
i just fancy the wide brush on opi bottles, thus this color was an instant hit in my book!
it's not as dark as "lincoln park after dark" so it doesn't come off as almost black. you can really appreciate the rich red and blue undertones of this eggplant purple lacquer.
try it for yourself and don't forget to post your comments!!
but i like to change things up a bit, so when i go for a change i tend to lean towards my color of the season, my present favorite.. purple! or more specifically, an eggplant/aubregine tone.
a few years back I had a slight fetish with the essie polish "sole mate" ..it was a fab color. a perfect "mate" for my tootsies!
so, when i recently went looking for a purple polish i came across my old, nearly empty bottle of sole mate. sadly, it was not usable. and so i was on the hunt. let me tell you what i found.. "we'll always havd paris" by opi.
i just fancy the wide brush on opi bottles, thus this color was an instant hit in my book!
it's not as dark as "lincoln park after dark" so it doesn't come off as almost black. you can really appreciate the rich red and blue undertones of this eggplant purple lacquer.
try it for yourself and don't forget to post your comments!!
Monday, February 9, 2009
stamp, trademark, john hancock
i think it is important for each person to express themselves through personal style. what better way to do this than having a signature piece?! (john hancock = signature.. get it?)
my signature pieces are a collection of rings and bracelets from pono. pono is a high-end costume jewelry company. you can find their pieces at bloomingdales, henri bendel, bergdorf goodman.. etc. but, the best deals around are their sample sales! most of their jewelry is made from plastic or lucite. they are bold, bright, and colorful.
below are my 6 six rings (i coordinate based on my outfit) and my 4 bracelets that i wear together. my bracelets and rings go great together, and can be seen on me any day of the week, day or night.
i get comments on these rings all the time, even from strangers. my friends have even got a few now. (the one bad side.. very difficult to wear gloves with them during the winter time)
my signature pieces are a collection of rings and bracelets from pono. pono is a high-end costume jewelry company. you can find their pieces at bloomingdales, henri bendel, bergdorf goodman.. etc. but, the best deals around are their sample sales! most of their jewelry is made from plastic or lucite. they are bold, bright, and colorful.
below are my 6 six rings (i coordinate based on my outfit) and my 4 bracelets that i wear together. my bracelets and rings go great together, and can be seen on me any day of the week, day or night.
i get comments on these rings all the time, even from strangers. my friends have even got a few now. (the one bad side.. very difficult to wear gloves with them during the winter time)
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