September 28, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
The color palettes throughout Milan Fashion Week this season have been very cohesive overall, but one tone definitely stands out from the bunch. A color that seemingly all designers are choosing to incorporate in their most recent collections for Spring 2017 is royal blue. This specific color seems to always be in style come springtime, but it seems to be even more prevalent than usual for 2017, at times taking on chambray and dusty iterations. Giorgio Armani’s latest offering was inspired by the word “charmani,” to which the designer gives the meaning of “the lightness of the body, seductively revealing itself, finding a new balance between discipline and freedom.” Many of the pieces featured the royal blue color, meant to evoke images of moonlight on the sea.
Similarly, Sportmax was also inspired by the sea, showing a sequence of fish-like silhouettes in dark blue hues. Jil Sander offered a slightly more minimalist approach, with clean lines, and the ever-popular, classic loose fitting spring silhouette. Ports 1961 showed a vacation-inspired collection, sure to take fans of the brand straight through winter and back to the warm summer months. Beachy stripe prints in royal blue and white also took over the runway, with one model even carrying a matching lounge chair with her.
Click through the slideshow above to see our top picks in royal blue for the next spring/summer season.
September 27, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
Coach The Fragrance has arrived! Inspired by “the spontaneous energy and downtown style of New York City,” the scent and bottle both work to merge the sleek, slick cool kid vibe of the establishments of lower Manhattan, coupled with the Coach’s legacy and heritage. The scent itself is a beautiful array of contrasts, comprising of fruity, floral, and musk notes into one well-balances spritz. Top notes include raspberry, pear, and pink pepper, followed with heart notes of Turkish rose, gardenia, and cyclamen, finished off with bottom notes of suede musk, cashmeran, and a sandalwood. I love the thoughtfulness put into the bottle design, with the spray cap acting like the brand’s signature gold turnlock, a ebony and polished metal hangtag, just like that found on the handbags, and of course, its iconic horse and carriage logo engraved into the glass. Available now, the 30ml is $55, and the 90ml is $95, with 150ml body cream at $65, all for purchase now at Coach stores nationwide, Coach.com, and fine department stores such as Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, and Bloomingdale’s.
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September 26, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
For a second there, I thought that maybe fall had decided to not show up this year; the heat an humidity during most of New York Fashion Week was incredibly unforgiving, and I just couldn’t seem to get my temperature at a comfortable point. That was, until I donned this tunic. Incredibly light and airy, it was the perfect, stylish accompaniment to a long day’s worth of shows, and coincidentally, my look of matching pastel shoes and a bag was right on-trend with one of spring 2017’s biggest looks, edgy pastels. Today’s temperature is only going to reach 62 degrees, and I’m already appreciating every day that I can wear dresses and skirts with bare legs!
In This Look:
Mara Hoffman Prism Tunid Dress
Furla Candy Satchel (see similar here)
Furla Magia Sandals
Baume & Mercier Linea Watch (c/o)
Henri Bendel Cuff Bracelet (c/o)
Vintage Tassel Earrings from Etsy
Studebaker Metals Chevron Necklace
Custom Made Bar Rings
On Lips: Mara Hoffman for Sephora Kaleidescape Lip Gloss in Coral (c/o)
On Nails: essie udon know me (c/o)
September 23, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
This fall, Jane Iredale showcases a well-edited selection of products for eye, lips and brows in her Fashion Forward lineup. It includes the Retractable Brow Pencil ($20), a waterproof, smudge-proof medium coverage shades of Blonde, Brunette, and Dark Brunette, and Cindy PureMoist Lipstick ($25), in a classic red shade perfect for the warmer fall hues featuring the signature formula of Moringa, avocado, and sunflower seed oils, Vitamins A&C, coffee seed, pomegranate and blackberry fruit extracts. I saved my favorite item of the season for last, which is the Smooth Affair for Eyes ($32), a lovely little pot full of a smudge-proof, crease-proof eye shadow and primer in one, which has the power to minimize fine lines and color correct. Sounds pretty fantastic, right? It’s available in six light and lovely shades, and just like the other aforementioned items, you get the highest quality of minerals and natural skincare items in each formula, with everything available at JaneIredale.com now.
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