Kenneth Cole

October 17, 2012

The Pleasure of a Little Leather

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I’m certainly going to miss the joy of dressing for fall — the light layers, the crispness in the air that doesn’t require a hat or gloves, and being able to wear a leather jacket, unbuttoned and unzipped, to show a fully-styled outfit below! As long as I want to live in the north east, I can’t fight the change of the seasons, but can only adapt my style to accommodate the weather fluctuations. Black skinny denim with some leather knee inserts are a great way to spice up your fall look.

For me, I wanted to keep the lines of my silhouette largely streamlined and clean, matching the leather hue and texture of the pants with the jacket, mixing the tough material with some feminine softness in my silk blouse and off-centered chignon grazing the nape of my neck. New for fall is my lip color, which is a blend of a deep, dark Topshop shade and my beloved Maybelline Color Sensational Red Revolution. Moving from a bright pink or coral to a deeper burgundy, purple, or red lip takes some getting adjusted to, but I think it really can elevate the overall look to a heightened level of sophistication. Just remember to exfoliate, moisturize your lips, and remove that color at the end of the night (I like using baby oil, olive oil, or Bliss Spa’s Fabulous foaming lip cleanser)!

Outfit Credits:

J Brand Beatnik Jeans with Leather (courtesy of J Brand/Vogue)

Massimo Dutti Silk Shirt with Hankerchief (courtesy of Massimo Dutti)

Kenneth Cole Leather Bomber Jacket -no longer available, see similar here, (courtesy of Kenneth Cole)

Mossimo Patent Leather Pumps -no longer available, see similar here–

Diane von Furstenberg Cat Eye Sunglasses -no longer available, see similar here – (courtesy of DVF)

Givenchy Gradient Chain Earrings -no longer available, see similar here –

-Julia DiNardo

January 18, 2012

Kenneth Cole for Spring 2012

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Kenneth Cole‘s Spring 2012 collection, dubbed “industrial nature,” is inspired by New York City’s urban landscape, and features clothing with plenty of accoutrements, both chic and functional for the urbanite professional that combos natural and manufactured elements  Click on the slide show above for a sneak peek at spring 2012, featuring our favorite items from the women’s collection.

November 29, 2011

Dress for Fall or Winter, with Glam Leather…and a bit of Shimmer

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What is a girl to do when the weather is unseasonably warm, and she’s got some great new leather goods to sport? Head outside for a stylish fall stroll and shopping session! I gave some new items I had recently received a good test run, navigating the crowded streets full of the smell of freshly cute pine trees for sale, the sound of holiday music, and sight of bright and colorful logo’ed shopping bags draped on many an arm.

The Jacket: back in March, I attended the Kenneth Cole fall 2011 preview, and awaited the arrival of a bomber jacket, courtesy of the brand, from the collection that took a nod from James Dean’s Rebel Without A Cause. The Kenneth Cole 4 Pocket Leather Jacket ($399.50) is a dream; it fits like a glove, comes in a rich, polished hue, and provides zippered sleeves to make room for gloves, gauntlets, or just a little extra arm mobility. I kind of just like admiring its perfection, and am so thankful for this gorgeous piece from Kenneth’s latest collection. P.S.- in lieu of the fall lineup’s theme, I got the awesome motorcycle helmet, of course, emblazoned with a (very true) Kenneth Cole-ism!

The boots: Courtesy of Tsubo, I was able to hit the streets in the luxe and extremely comfortable Tsubo Sidon Wedges ($220). Have you seen or heard about Tsubo before? Meaning “pressure point” in Japanese,  Tsubo is all about ergonomic, stylish shoes for men and women which feature shock-absorbing bubbles carefully placed at various pressure points in the soles of the shoes for lasting comfort, layers of  Latex foam pads, rubber soles, and more! This particular style rocks the brand’s classic Asmik comfort wedge and the latex foam foot bed. If you like this style head to Tsubo.com to see the two other color options, as well as my other favorite style, the Tursa!

The ring(s): I recently checked out the avon/mark./silpada holiday offerings (which has plenty of GREAT gift ideas, btw), and in my gift bag was this sparkly mark. glammed up ring ($28). It is such a fun piece, and it’s hard to deny the conversation-starter possibilities! Also,  on my left hand…is a new ring…courtesy of my fiancé! It happened recently, was unexpected, and more exciting than I can put into words. Since you will be seeing a lot of it, indefinitely, I figured it’s time to mention it and show off the antique, art deco, filigree beauty, straight out of 1930, which is  just perfect, and totally “me.”

–Julia DiNardo

June 17, 2011

Kenneth Cole Watches: PERFECT For Father’s Day…And You!

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Did you JUST realize Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19th? Don’t worry; there is still plenty of time (pun intended) to get Dad an ultra-hip, fashionable gift, like the latest in watch technology and design from Kenneth Cole!

Kenneth Cole just came out with his latest styles (see below for some) that includes his popular  Touch Screen watch with Digi-Touch Technology™ but also go traditional with a twist: automatic watches, powered by the motion of your body. Pretty cool, huh? In this photo, I am wearing the Stainless Steel Case with White Ceramic Bracelet, $195 (courtesy of Kenneth Cole), which features a liquid crystal display, engraved bevels, and fold-over clasp with push-button safety (my favorite feature!). I got a ton of links taken it for it to fit on my delicate writs, but once sized on me, I think it looks pretty sharp and lends it self a unisex appeal (love it against the white of my Macbook).

The line is priced from $85 and is available at KennethColeTime.com, in-store at Kenneth Cole locations or via Macy’s, Dillard’s or Nordstrom.

Happy Father’s Day!

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