September 11, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
[Featured from clockwise: Milly by Michelle Smith, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Altuzarra, All images via Style.com]
It’s been a week of great exploration and revelation when it comes to all things spring 2015 fashion, so without further ado, here’s some important trends I spotted that you may want to pay attention to for the upcoming season:
Decorative Elements: Jewels have migrated onto clothing and appears to be staying there for the time being, with highly visible jewel and fabric adornments of all sorts appearing on clothing.
Voluminous Shapes: There was indication that this trend was going to take off last season, and it appears to have officially landed.
See Through Layers: Decide how you may want to deal with it (or not)m as everything from transparent tops to dresses have made their way down the runway.
Cropped Tops: Sticking around for another season, they’ve taken on a some sophisticated form by belling out toward the bottom, paired with high-waisted gaucho pants that hint at the suggestion of skin, opposed to actually revealing some.
Embroidery and Lace: The more ornate, the better, and pieces with unique placement, such as on the sleeves or around the collar, tend to be the most memorable.
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September 11, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
[Thanks to Lauren Dimet-Waters of Second City Style for the photos!]
Picking a favorite outfit during New York Fashion Week isn’t exactly akin to picking your favorite child, but there’s always a diplomatic way to answer the question, i.e. “Well Sally, you’re my favorite female child,” when indeed, little Sally is the only female child in the family. So I guess what I could say is that this particular look is my favorite graphic black and white look from New York Fashion Week, as I couldn’t help but play with the strips and polka dots as much as possible, accentuated by a vibrantly-shaded hobo bag.
After about a week now at fashion week-related endeavors, comfort is king, and this dress and shoes are right where I want to be. Add a waterfall braid, a bright lip, and some opulent jewels, and I’m good to go. See you tomorrow for my final look from New York Fashion Week!
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September 10, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
It’s so interesting to see the wide range of sartorial choices that people make to wear to fashion week, as well as a sneak peek of what to expect for the upcoming season by what’s worn on the runway. There’s no denying that sky high heels aren’t going anywhere, but on the contrary, comfort still prevails by way of slip-ons and lace-up sneakers.
One major, undeniable trend in footwear is white leather, with every style from sandals to brogues reigning supreme. Another is metallic shoes — from Birkenstock styles to flatforms and wedges, super shiny metallic shades were major, as well as ones with a holographic finish to them.
Black and white combos were also all over, from the runway to the show attendees, which is also a super easy coupling to pair with practically everything in your existing wardrobe.
Last, flat, thickly strapped sandals, with no, or a cushy marshmallow sole are going to be everywhere for spring 2015; you may want to decide now if you love or hate the look so that you can get a pair (or not) ahead of time.
See the slideshow above for some of my absolute favorites found on the patrons and runways of New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015 collections.
September 10, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
By day 6 of New York Fashion Week, I’ve pretty much decided that it’s okay to take a day off from a heavy duty hair style and makeup look, and hey, who knows; I may not even put my contact lenses in today. It’s all about effortless elegance, something easy to wear and pair, and sophisticated enough to solicit a compliment or two along the way.
In my opinion, what I just described is called a jumpsuit, and by wearing a few great pieces of jewelry with it, I’m all set! It was also my lucky day, as my newest lipstick from NARS matched the pinkish-red hue in the jumpsuit perfectly.
See below for the exact details on what I wore, and stay tuned for more fashion week coverage.
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