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February 11, 2014

What FPD Wore: Fall 2014 Fashion Week, Day 4

It all started with a slick pair of booties and chic pant; from there, I built my look for Day 4 (Sunday) of fashion week from the bottom up, opting for various shades neutral shades to round out my look. After the DKNY show, Chelsea’s cool environs seemed liked the perfect for an impromptu photo shoot.

In this look:

Elaine Turner Rowan Booties in Cognac Leather (courtesy of the brand)

Blue Pearl by Allen Schwartz Pants (courtesy of the brand)

Massimo Dutti Blouse (courtesy of the brand)

Vince Ribbed Cashmere Cardigan via Shopbop (courtesy of the brand)

Talbots Camel Coat (courtesy of the brand)

Linea by Baume & Mercier Watch(courtesy of the brand)

ShoeDazzle Dermott Shoulder Bag (courtesy of the brand)

Sorrelli Crystal Lotus Flower Statement Post Earrings (new for spring 2014; courtesy of the brand)

Sorrelli Stone Cuff; similar here, and Pyramid Peek-a-Boo Studded Cuff (courtesy of the brand)

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

Prada Eyeglasses

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Damned

May 10, 2013

Putting Together an Outfit

by Julia DiNardo

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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October 17, 2012

The Pleasure of a Little Leather

by Julia DiNardo

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