July 8, 2012
[Fall 2012 RTW all images via Style.com]
Pointed-toe shoes are back and better than ever! The sharp toe makes a strong statement of presence and power, complimenting the new, slimmer and sleeker silhouettes found on the runways. Are you ready to say arriverderci to platforms? If so, slide a pair of these on to instantly evoke prim etiquette, yet also channel an assertive feminine sexiness. Men have power watches, we have pointy heels!
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July 6, 2012
[Images via ELLE.com]
I have a serious bone to pick with whoever said that wearing black and blue together is a fashion faux pas. This rule is utterly erroneous these days! You absolutely CAN wear black and navy together; take the fall 2012 runways as inspiration as to how to perfectly pair the two neutrals together.
No one did black and blue better than Rebecca Taylor in her Fall 2012 RTW collection (seen above). She effortlessly mixed the colors to craft unique looks that are dark and edgy, yet sophisticated.
Being that both of these hues are neutrals, black and navy actually work quite well together. I adore the way a navy sweater looks with black jeans, or the way a black dress looks with a navy blazer. Navy looks fantastically improper (and anything but wrong) when paired with black accessories. The best practice for putting together a black and blue look is to make sure the colors are distinguishable from each other (i.e. don’t pair a hue of navy-black with a matte black item), and keep the fabrications in similar families, i.e. silks with other light weight fabrics, wovens with wovens, jersey with jersey). Enough talk about it, here’s how we’d arrange our best black and blue ensembles: Continue reading…
July 5, 2012
From our friends at thefind.com:
I don’t know if it’s the childhood memories they conjure, our inner kindergardener that just loves to color, or the fact that they’re just way easier to apply, but there’s something about crayon-inspired beauty products that are just way more fun than most other makeup items. From chubby lip pencils to fat eyeliner-shadow hybrids, and now these too-awesome-to-believe Crayola nail polishes, these color-happy crayon products are bringing out the kid in all of us! For only $12, this Crayola Mini Nail Polish Set, available at Fred Flare, gives you 8 mini polishes in some of our favorite crayon shades. The only thing that disappoints me about them is that the applicator isn’t actually crayon shaped (that would, in fact, completely blow my mind), but you still can’t help but appreciate them for their color pay-off and cuteness! While these are bound to conjure up some old-school childhood joy, try not to cause any lunchroom tiffs by making fellow adult coworkers and friends jealous – time-outs are a blast from a past that we’d rather not bring back!
– Alexandra Gambardella
July 5, 2012
…As I have almost forgotten how to walk in heels! I can easily make it an entire day around town in wedges, but pumps are another story. Wedges give such a great effortless lift, and although not all pairs are created a like when it comes to comfort, my Söfft Brittania Black Wedges, certainly rise to the occasion! With a comfy insole and zip closure, it’s easy to slip in and out of these without any wiggling or awkward twisting and turning to wrap, tie, button or buckle anything. The beautifully wrapped jute wedge heel is 3 ¾ inches with an one inch platform, but honestly I didn’t notice the height one bit! What’s your favorite pair of wedges?
Outfit Credits:
Proenza Schouler for Target Dress (no longer available)
Söfft Brittania Black Wedges (Courtesy of Söfft)
Rebecca Minkoff Woven Bright Bag (Courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff)
Mimi by Sorrelli earrings and bracelet (Courtesy of Sorrelli)
Kenneth Cole White Ceramic Men’s Watch (Courtesy of Kenneth Cole)
DVF Cat Eye Sunglasses (Courtesy of DVF)
–Julia DiNardo
