February 12, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
I’ve got a full day of show, events, and fetes ahead, and as much as I’m enjoying wearing this new, beautiful blouse in a camo/floral hybrid print, the flush of breezy cold weather makes me yearn for some time to just curl up in bed with a good book and snuggly cat by my side. Alas, fashion week draws my homebody self to stack on the jewels and for this season in particular, the layers so I can trek from show to show easily while keeping my Uber charges to a minimum.
One of my favorite ways to dress is in a monochromatic fashion, so I couldn’t help but pair these stilettos, that possess a dash of a similar print to my blouse, with a matching skirt as well. Sometimes I’m all about further coordinating the color of my tights with any shade in my look, but I’ve been on an opaque black tights kick for the past couple of weeks, and I’m not going to break that now. Plus, black tights go with these earrings perfectly, and what’s not to love about that?
In This Look:
I Heart Ronson Roll-Sleeve Blouse
LOFT Skirt
Banana Republic Jacket
Hanes Opaque Tights (c/o)
Chinese Laundry Leo T Strap Sandal in Oliver Camoflauge (c/o)
Sorrelli Earrings & Stacked Ring (c/o)
Hestra Glovex via Shopbop (c/o)
Ray-Ban Wayfarers
February 11, 2016
by fashion pulse contributor
by Connor Norton
The Japanese house, Pas de Calais, under the creative control of designer Yukari Suda, preserved its harmonious blend of Japanese minimalism and French decadence in its Autumn/Winter 2016 collection entitled “Decayed”. On the fifth floor of a loft in SoHo, guests were transported to the depths of a deserted forest. Moss was scattered about the weathered dark wood floors and decaying wood beams were positioned in the back, while models posed on tiered stanchions. Asian-inspired music played softly in the background, fused with the sounds of children laughing and the lull of running water further amplified the theme of the hidden forest.
Dutiful to her soft color palette, Suda engaged in traditional dyeing to create rich, muted hues of navy, heather gray, forest green, cream, auburn, and russet brown. Linen, silk, cashmere, wool, cotton, and shearling were fashioned in defined, yet casual silhouettes. Frayed, raw stitching bedecked the minimalist outerwear uniting the brand’s French inspiration with its Japanese roots. Models wore soft suede loafers in shades of grey, brown, and charcoal with white stitching and dark wooden soles. Hair was tightly pulled away from the natural, naked color palette of the face. With no considerable departure from the brands previous aesthetic, Pas de Calais’ Autumn/Winter 2016 collection maintained its traditional usage of rich material, soft color palettes, and casual silhouettes.
February 1, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
With the start of the new month today, there’s one thing that is weighing heavily on my mind: New York Fashion Week. Running from February 11-18th this year and showcasing the fall/winter fashions for 2016, this one is certainly a doozy, bulldozing right through Valentine’s Day and the President Day holiday.
I candidly admit that this particular February showing is not my favorite to dress for and navigate; it’s bitterly cold, New York always gets hit with snowfall for a portion of it, and any attempt to look glamorous quickly becomes eclipsed by the desire to stay warm — and safe. By safe, I mean shoes that can function in inclement weather, that won’t leave one atop thin stilettos, navigating piles of snow, ice, and slush.
Even though I’ve been attending New York Fashion Week since 2003, I could only find pictures dating back to February of 2007, and in those nine years my style has certainly evolved, however one thing has stayed the same: I am a huge fan of layering. Wearing a sequined top? Throw a layer underneath. How about a sleeveless dress? It’s time for a non-intrusive turtleneck underneath. What about a skin tight merino wool sweater? There’s definitely room for another layer under it, don’t even think of not trying it!
The picture at top is pretty much all you need to know about how I feel about dressing for New York Fashion Week in February, but let’s take a quick look back at some of the items I’ve worn, listed in chronological order, to the shows:
[Photo by Giafrese]
[Photo by Giafrese]
September 28, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
Gone are the days of leaving the house in something sleeveless; a layer are two are now necessary accompaniments, as the last warm days of the year are upon us, and fall is settling in. I didn’t mind having one rather chilly New York Fashion Week day, however, as I had my heart set on wearing this matching sweater and skirt set when the temperature had dipped down to 70 degrees, or below. Pretty soon, I’ll have to pair this with thick black opaque tights, but for the time being, I’m certainly enjoying the bare leg, espadrilles look!
Speaking of…I actually hadn’t originally intended on wearing these shoes, but on the way to a show, I broke my heel! I wobbled into the show, trying to pretend that everything was hunky dory, and to be honest, I don’t think anyone even noticed. At least, that’s what I kept telling myself…
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[Photo by Giafrese]
