Shopping | Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 285

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July 21, 2011

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, McQueen, Mom, & Me

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Girls Day Out! Dad tagged along to be our photographer, on a sunny July Saturday in Manhattan with one particular mission: the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit at The Met. Mom and I rocked our Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Straight Leg Trouser Chinos in White, courtesy of the brand, and perfect for the summer as both a weekend casual and work appropriate garment. As you can tell we may look alike, and even while wearing the same pants, our styles are very different.


[On The Met’s rooftop garden]

Either way, the NYDJ’s patent Tummy Tuck technology made us feel comfy and look a full size smaller. With great stretch, a higher waist, and back pocket slits, these chinos were complimentary to our petite frames, with this particular style available in misses, women, or petites (speaking of, I had to do a quick hem job on both of our chino, chopping 3 inches off of mine, and 5 off of Mom’s!).

So to The Met we went; Mom absolutely LOVED the exhibit, while my Dad somehow worked his way through it in less than 10 minutes, declaring “Now that one (exhibit), I didn’t get at all!” Afterward, we made our way to The Met’s rooftop garden, taking in one of the best views in the city, then went out for a Starbucks run and a Greek dinner in Astoria.


[My Dad’s favorite photo of us, outside of The Met]


[Mom’s favorite quote from the McQueen Savage Beauty Exhibit]

We love these chinos as much as our NYDJ jeans – here’s what we styled our chinos with this time around:

On Mom:

Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Converse long sleeve roll-tab top

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Straight Leg Trouser Chinos in White (shop them here)

Longchamp Le Pliage Medium Tote

Fit Flops

On Me:

Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Marc Jacobs  Top, layered American Apparel tank below

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Straight Leg Trouser Chinos in White (shop them here)

Marc Jacobs tote

Forever 21 Sandals

Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty at The Met:
Extended by one week to Sunday, August 7th, to accommodate the large numbers of visitors eager to view the popular exhibition that has attracted more than 200,000 visitors since its opening day on May 4th.

July 19, 2011

Green with Envy: Stewart + Brown Summer 2011 (GreenHouseofFashion Guest Post)

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Guest post via Green House of Fashion:

Recently on my radar and quickly rising the ranks of my obsessions is Stewart + Brown.  This ethical fashion brand launched in 2002 in L.A., California. According to the website, “inspired by their love and respect for nature and a passion for design, Karen [Stewart] and Howard [Brown] were filled with a sense of purpose and determined to pioneer the sustainable fashion movement.”

The stunning look above consists of 100% organic rio tee, bandage reversible skirt and anorak top. Le sigh.

Stewart +Brown designs use only organic cotton and green fabrics. All pieces are made from renewable fibers, sustainably harvested and cultivated without the use of herbicides, pesticides or defoliant. Plus, the fibers themselves are naturally resilient and biodegradable!

Click here to read more about Stewart +Brown at Green House of Fashion!

July 19, 2011

Everything Old is New Again; Norma Kamali’s Bill Swimsuit (and Giveaway!)

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[Images via Norma Kamali]

Influenced by classic films from the 1930s and 40s and the “classic American movie start style,” Norma Kamali introduced the iconic Bill swimsuit decades ago. A feminine skirted silhouette with a sweetheart halter neckline with ruching is flattering on every body type. The chic, fun, and elegant retro style is here to stay. Who said you have to wear a two-piece to be sexy?

Luckily, Kamali reintroduced the Bill swimsuit last year in a range of colors at an affordable price ($98), available exclusively at her flagship store in New York City and online. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the new, affordable style, Norma Kamali will be giving away four swimsuits on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Foursquare.  Can I get one of every color, please?

[September 1987 in WWD]

[Miranda in Sex and the City]

– Ambika Makin

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July 19, 2011

Century 21 Does Online Private Sale Shopping: The Next Best Thing to Visiting The Store in NYC!

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A visit to New York City has the requisite sites and historic landmarks tacked to it, however for shopping, it’s hard to talk about the epitome of a great New York shopping experience without mentioning the Century 21 department store, an amalgam of the best American and International designer fashions at a discount. Incredible deals on clothing, bags, shoes and more can be found, with a robust selection of men’s clothing as well as home goods reside in the store.

If you didn’t have time to make it to the Cortland Street or one of the other locations,  shop from home via the recently launched online members-only shopping site at C21Stores.com. The flash sale site offers up the selected designer items for only for 72 hours, so sign up and start shopping before that item you’ve been eyeing is gone for good. You can sign up via this link to become a member to taking taking advantage of the style and savings of Century 21  from wherever you may live or log on!

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