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February 12, 2014

What FPD Wore: Fall 2014 Fashion Week, Day 5

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We’re in the home stretch now, and after five shows today, I’m dreaming of all of the new looks I just saw, and of course, some warmer weather too! This is the coldest February fashion week that I can remember experiencing…and I’ve been at this since 2003!  I’m really fascinated with the pumped up volume found in largely tops and coats that I’ve been seeing this week, which look just so comfy and cozy; perfectly apt for this cold spell!

I can’t wait to experiment with the new shape myself, but in the meanwhile, my outfit of Day 5 is featured! Here’s how I wore this dress last season;some tweaks, but also, some things always resonate — I guess you can call it my style sensibility — with keeping the other apparel colors to a minimalist black, while complimenting the neon with some great pieces of accent jewelry.  I can’t forget to mention that my hair was styled by Tyler at the TRESemmè lounge; he did an incredible job creating volume and movement in my hair; luckily, I already own a few of the products used and recommended,  such as 24 Hour Body Mousse and Platinum Strength Heat Protection Spray; now I just need to excel at using a curling iron!

In this Look:

Blue Pearl by Allen Schwartz Studded Motorcycle Jacket (courtesy of the brand)

ShoeDazzle Dermott Shoulder Bag (courtesy of the brand)

Nocturne Aden Necklace (courtesy of the brand)

Sorrelli Spike Out Clip-On Earrings and Tiered Ring (see similar ring here, courtesy of the brand)

Rebecca Minkoff Studded Bracelets (courtesy of the brand)

Plush Fleece-Lined Tights via Shopbop (courtesy of Shopbop)

Boohoo Ciera Black Metallic Detail Chunky Heel Boots (courtesy of the brand)

Custom-Made Brass Rings from Grammercy Eight on Etsy.com

Prada Eyeglasses

 

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November 4, 2013

Pattern and Texture, From Head to Toe

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I hate when I’m wearing a GREAT outfit, and only remember, or have time, to take a photo of it WAY past sun down. Which means…apologies for this non-scenic pics inside of my apartment! At least you can still get the gist of the look, with the cool thing about it pinpointing the heavy mix of patterns.

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May 10, 2013

Putting Together an Outfit

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My personal style can drastically differ from day to day, but I think the elements that make my look unique yet uniform comes down to these few mantras. For me, it’s less about the actual look, and more about the execution of putting together that particular outfit that I consistently do:

 sometimes buck the trends, and just dress in silhouettes that work for my body type — I know that certain trends, like 1920s “Gatsby-era” dresses look just plain awful on me, but defined hourglass, 1940s shapes look GREAT!

having a good tailored fit, either right off the rack, or making alterations — know what brands work best for your different body parts, and stick to them or use the fit as a reference point. If something has potential and you can tell that it may need a slight alteration, take care of that before you even try to wear it! I constantly get pants hemmed (for example, the ones pictured), and tops and dresses taken up and in.

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April 23, 2013

Nevermind; the Cold Weather is Back!

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So, I admit it: spring, you tricked us! April fools came late! I really really was positive and “glass half full” about a steady stream of warmer days ahead, but it looks like the next few days may show some signs of an uptick in warmth. In the meanwhile, it’s thick wool tights. longer jackets, and booties for me! This past Monday kicked the week off with cozy, on-the-go workday chic, and keeping warm was at the heart of the look. Tucked away are my small beanie and leather gloves — I HATE being cold, so I’m always prepared for the worst!

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My new Ciera Black Metallic Detail Chunky Heel Boots, courtesy of  BOOHOO, have been my new favorite go-to, with a dose of static sparkle that can be admired from the front, and lusted after from the back. The best part? They are $50!! Amazing value– and I can’t even tell you how many compliments I’ve been getting on them, but let’s just saw the numbers are in my favor since I’ve been wearing them almost every day.

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Images via Katherine Callaghan

Here’s the lowdown on the rest of my look:

Coat: Narciso Rodriguez for DesigNation exclusively at Kohl‘s (courtesy of Kohl’s)

Dress: Norma Kamali for Wal-Mart black and grey striped dress

Tights: Betsey Johnson Embroidered Floral Tights (see similar here)

Bag: Cognac Saddle Bag (courtesy of The Limited)

Shoes: Ciera Black Metallic Detail Chunky Heel Boots from BOOHOO (courtesy of BOOHOO)

Jewels: Sorrelli Point BlankNecklace in Stardust (courtesy of Sorrelli); ring, vintage.

Sunglasses: Stuyvesant prescription tortoise wayfarers, 39dollarglasses.com (courtesy of the brand)