January 26, 2015
The blizzard is coming! The blizzard is coming! As the New York City area hunkers down, anticipating the worst for the next few days, I’ll be reminiscing about warm, sunny days, and the spring sunshine that will inevitably come. Great fashion accessories can truly lighten up and brighten the mood, and I’ve got a handful of my favorites, old and new, featured in this look.
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January 19, 2015
The weather is such an easy way to engage in a conversation, and as much as I’d love to go down that path since this weather is killing me, I thought I’d rather start of this personal style post with a shout out to my ever patient photographer hubby. Even when it’s 20 degrees out and windy, like the day these photos were taken, he’s cheery and patient with taking photos of me, a task that would be challenging and awkward to try to accomplish myself. He also lends a critical eye behind-the-scenes to projects that I’m working on, picking up small details that I don’t notice (he sees things that I literally can’t; ah, to have 20/10 vision…it must be nice!).
All in all, there are people in our life that are a constant sign of support, and they do it with such kindness and grace that it doesn’t even seem to be a big deal. Find that person in your life, and thank them; they probably will act like it’s no big deal, but it’s important to acknowledge those that are a true model for the human race.
And, as this is a fashion and beauty blog, I’d also like to give my two cents on this look: it’s really, really hard to look feminine in the winter. Man, is it difficult! That (among many others), is one of the reasons why I loathe the season, but hey, I haven’t moved away from it yet, so it’s time to seek out a glass half full approach. Here’s the ways that I’ve translated some ways to maintain some feminine shaping throughout the season, found in the look pictured:
January 12, 2015
It seems that from this point until about mid-March, you may not see my personal style without a jacket and/or cold weather accessory in the shot, with a sprinkling of precipitation for extra measure! Lots of warm, wool layers are a must, with thick, nubby socks crammed into boots and as many long sleeves as I can wear without looking too bulky on top. My best friend got me this sweater for Christmas, and it is just absolutely perfect in every way; I’m one of the most difficult people to shop for, and she pretty much nails it every time! She anticipated that I would fancy it up with accessories, so Jamie, this one’s for you!
I’m feeling like dressing a bit more paired down for 2015, revisiting some classic silhouettes anew, like this 8-lace Dr. Martens and a vintage (from 1992) Louis Vuitton Epi Noe Bowler Bag, which came into popularity right around the time the aforementioned “Docs” were on the rise — could two styles ever be so different? In the 1990s, pairing these together wouldn’t have worked, but today, the mixing of styles, decades, and high and low brans is au curant as it will ever be. My jacket harks back to another time as well, 2002, and can’t believe I’ve had it with me through all of my apartment moves and style changes; classic pieces have the potential to take the style lead and see you through life’s changes.
In This Look:
Felt Heather Grey Wide-Brimmed Hat (c/o Century 21)
Baublebar Rainbow Frank Collar
Robin’s Jeans Black Jeans (c/o the brand)
Joan Vass Studio Heather Grey Wool Sweater (gift)
Banana Republic Waxed Jacket (no longer available)
Dr. Martens Classic 8-Lace Boot (c/o the brand)
Louis Vuitton Epi Noe Speedy 25 Bag via Shopbop (c/o the retailer)
Firmoo Eyeglasses #F043 (c/o the retailer)
Studded Tech Gloves (gift)
Sorrelli Ring and Earrings (c/o the brand)
Votre Vu French Accents Lipstick in Brandy
January 5, 2015
Throughout my entire life, regardless of where I’ve lived, what I’ve done, or been into, I’ve always worn some variation of a turtleneck or corduroy pants. Bonus that they’re back in fashion now, but I’d still wear them nonetheless. I actually didn’t realize how comfortable I felt in them, or had a life-long commitment to the styles until recently, which made me think about a bit more about what comprises a signature style. If someone were to draw a caricature of you today, what sartorial elements would be found in it that would clearly identify you?
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