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June 27, 2012

A Dash of Retro Style on a Summer Night

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Retro-casual silhouettes and fabrications, like flared, faded denim, open gauge crochet tops, and criss-cross kork wedges, meet contemporary pieces with statement jewelry, a silken tank, and flashes of bright hues on fingers and toes. I love wearing tried and true items from decades past, but wearing them in a way that my mom never did! On this particular summer evening, it was essential to be layered for indoor and outdoor options since once the sun goes down, goosebumps on bare skin are fair game. Some summer nights get downright brisk, so a long sleeve top of some sort and jeans can ward off the chilly breeze, while keeping  the sandals from earlier in the day still in play.  How do you dress for summer nights?
Outfit Credits:

R.J. Graziano Filigree Cut Out Cuff (Courtesy of R.J. Graziano)

Rock & Republic Flare Jeans (Courtesy of Rock & Republic)

Land’s End Fishing Net Sweater (Courtesy of Land’s End)

Silver Onasis Necklace (Courtesy of ShoptheLook)

Kork-Ease Ava Natural Cork Wedge (Courtesy of Kork-Ease)

Jockey Navy Tank

DVF Cat eye Sunglasses (Courtesy of DVF)

-Julia DiNardo

June 27, 2012

DANNIJO’s Colorful Creations

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[DANNIJO Cruz Earrings, from the Crystal collection,$295]

It’s summertime and that means bright colors finally have their time to shine! DANNIJO jewelry offers the brightest baubles around. With a celebrity following of everyone from Blake Lively, Beyonce, and Rihanna. The line, started by sisters Danielle and Jodie Snyder in 2008 in New York, is a chic and sparkly take at the bohemian and rocker inspired jewels of decades past, but with modern and sophisticated updates. Their candy-like designs have been featured all over the blogosphere as well as in ELLE, InStyle and “The Today Show”.

[DANNIJO Wynn Bracelet, from the Crystal collection $445]
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June 26, 2012

Lunch Break Chic

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Like many office workers nationwide, I lunch at my desk more often than not, BUT I almost always make a point to leave my computer for a  few minutes to go outside and pick something up to eat. Especially in New York, when the weather is incredibly warm and pleasant outside, I absolutely must unglue myself from the keyboard and walk around for a bit, at the very least to warm up from my chilly office.

Summer lunch of choice? A hearty spinach salad with cool cucumber, artichoke hearts, and corn. My casual outfit of choice? A citrus-y hued bottom matched with a neutral or mint top, comfy shoes (in case I decide to stroll to Central Park), and an on-trend bag. Sometimes I wear bangles into work, remove them when they become too cumbersome to type, but then slide them back on when I head out for lunch.

Another summer office staple is a chic, ultra long scarf (not pictured) for those days when the sun is glaring outside, but the temperature inside is at sub-zero. I usually leave a few scarves at my office, for my arms and shoulders, but sometimes end up draping one across my lap too. The Wall Street Journal recently had a great article on how to stylish dress for when it’s cold INSIDE, which advises my scarf tip, layering, and several other great recommendations.

How do you dress for the office versus the outdoors in the summer?

Outfit Credits:

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (NYDJ) Emma Skirt in Fine Line Twill in Persimmon  (Courtesy of NYDJ)

American Apparel Mint Tank

Rebecca Minkoff Woven Bright Tote (Courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff)

MiMi by Sorrelli Necklace and earrings (Courtesy of Sorrelli)

DVF Cat Eye Sunglasses (Courtesy of DVF)

-Julia DiNardo

June 25, 2012

Zac Posen Resort 2013 Collection

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[Zac Posen Resort 2013]

Zac Posen

Walking in to preview Zac Posen Resort 2013, the collection’s fluidity is at once apparent. The designer played with knits and fabrications to reinterpret traditional American couture in an exquisite way for the upcoming season; this reconstructing of fashion was also a perfect moment for model Erin O’Connor to come back to her American fashion career .

Dress making is Posen’s forte, as he incorporates construction through a play on translucent versus opaque. His competence in fabricating figure-flattering dresses is absolutely worth distinguishing. The reds, greens, and purple hues stood out the most for the customer looking to do the same. With the pointelle knit as one source of inspiration, Posen crafted a cabernet-hued dress with open work design that is simply remarkable. Then, a deep violet gown could move women through December, (especially because it has one shoulder physically made to be maneuvered up.) Skirt suits were markedly strong with an impeccable fit, but the gowns just trump all.

Z Spoke by Zac Posen

As for Z Spoke, the designer moved past his 9:00-5:00 collection to do a 5:00-9:00 component as well. A compilation of 10 evening gowns and 10 dresses, this collection speaks to an often under-represented clientele. Resplendent dresses will retail from $590-$800, while gowns will sell closer to $1,000 each (much more affordable than the namesake line). Nonetheless, expect flawless construction and signature Zac details. As for daywear, the outerwear hit all the right notes in brilliant tweeds and wools. The collection is remarkably demure, yet also sexy.

-Alana Quagliariello

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