June 14, 2012
Kelly Wearstler’s designs have always enchanted and inspired for their unexpected easy glamour. Her impeccable taste for fashion and interior design has made her a renowned American designer, one who I cannot get enough of. Let’s just say, she’s the friend you’d want to play a game of closet-raid with.
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June 14, 2012
[All Images via ELLE.com]
If The Row ruled the world, we’d all be wearing a lineup of timeless, yet androgynous, luxe clothing. Ribbed turtlenecks (yep, they’re coming back), slouchy trousers and cover-all maxi coats are crafted in gorgeous white, black, orangey-gold and a perfect shade of lavender. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s 26-years certainly project a highly advanced, sophisticated vision, with parkas, hoods and leggings kept things casual and contemporary. Downplayed, but not undervalued, this muted collection of luxury, elegance, and every day quite possibly defines why the twins recently won the Council of Fashion Designers of Aamerica’s Womenswear Designer of the Year Award.
-Alana Quagliariello
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June 13, 2012
[PS1 Large White Tote Bag via ssense.com]
Tote bags are the backpack’s fashionable counterpart. While we all dream of the Proenza Schouler PS1 (it’s gorgeous gold hardware, double tuck straps), I have to stop myself before my wallet slaps me. Luckily, many affordable options also exist. They can handle everything from your iPad to your gym sneakers, but disguise it all in style. Whether you’re looking for a throw around beach bag or a structured, work bag, we have found seven versions that are appropriate and budget-friendly! Warning: your arm may feel a sudden (yet, justified) ego boost.
[Mar Y Sol Nantucket Basket Tote, 29.99, on sale!]
A handwoven straw bag will always translate to summer. This socially responsible accessories brand creates bags that are as authentic as they look. Pair with a white linen top for a look that can take you just about anywhere.
[J.Crew Edie Attache Bag, $288]
My personal fave, this bag is utterly timeless. Incredibly ladylike, this neutral tote will suit the office with ease. Pack your heels inside for post-work cocktails, and update your entire look with red lips for “Mad Men” -like polish.
June 12, 2012
They’re at it again! H&M recently announced their design collaboration for Autumn/Winter 2012 with avant-garde, experimental, and sought-after Maison Martin Margiela. The French fashion house believes strongly in creativity and has become a brand that colors outside the lines, so to speak. This radical collaboration will really give fashion thrill-seekers the opportunity to wear memorable, unconventional pieces.
The exclusive collection will redefine volume, craft shapes and move classic garments into a work of art. For those who love to defy expectations, this collection will capture your soul. The collection values ambiguity and conceptual style, with a “fashion for all” philosophy behind the work. The garments and accessories for men and women will be available as of November 15th, 2012 online and in stores worldwide.
Merci, H&M!
-Alana Quagliariello
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