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February 15, 2016

What I Wore: NYFW Look 2 – Great Color Redeems All

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I’ve been feeling very uninspired lately, both in what I wear, as well as what I’ve seen so far on the runway for fall 2016. Perhaps this weather has created a bit of a style rut for me, as I heard that this past weekend was the coldest that it’s been in New York City in 100 years, but on the other hand, there is quite a bit of change brewing in the fashion industry overall. Everything changes and evolves, and if you don’t move with it…you may get left behind. For me, I’ve been more thoughtful about my coverage of fashion week, slowing things done for less, but more meaningful features.

What do you want to know, that will have the most impact on your style choices? Naturally, it’s the colors, the trends, the key, most important looks and quirky little details that you can fold into your existing wardrobe and pick and choose to make it truly your own.  I saw this green sweater at Banana Republic’s spring preview in September, and it made such an impression that when it hit the stores, I immediately picked it up. The cool thing about that is that 1) it was 100% affordable and 2) I’ve never owned anything like it, with the color being a first for me.

Guess what? It just worked – I received so many compliments as I went about the day, and felt truly great in the piece, knowing that I can find something that fits well and I love, and doesn’t come near breaking the bank. Good style doesn’t have to cost a lot, and sometimes stepping a touch out your comfort zone can have some incredible results.
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In This Look:

Banana Republic Metallic Pullover in Limestone

Gap Moto Jacket

J Brand Jeans (c/o)

Sole Society Booties (c/o)

Rebecca Minkoff Bag (gift)

Sorrelli earrings (c/o)

Alexis Bittar Ring via Shopbop (c/o the retailer)

May 11, 2015

Gaining Aesthetic Confidence

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Ah, the elusive white jeans…when the perfect cut, thickness of fabric, and size has been located, it’s a killer look. However white jeans can be so…unforgiving, hugging every curve, and concealing..nothing. To me, they are the great sartorial paradox of looking amazing, but hold the potential to make one extremely self-conscious while wearing them. Just the very nature of them being so stark white makes one’s every move a strategy- where to sit, what to eat, even what handbag or shoes to wear is crucial, as these accessories can potentially  leave rub-off marks on the jeans.

At the end of the day, when the perfect pair is find, they are worth the preventive measures, and making peace with what may happen to them, letting go and enjoying the look, is all part of the process. In working with Marshalls recently, I spoke with stylist Estee Stanley about identifying personal goals and tips to find, and relish in confidence. Clothing truly has so much to do with it, and finding your own personal style, pieces you love, that work best with your individual body is essential to the process. For me, wearing these white jeans in a cut that works with my petite frame, being neither too tight nor too lose and taking a cavalier attitude to them achieves that, and I’m going to incorporate into my wardrobe weekly, so stay tuned for more personal looks featuring them!

Back to my conversation with Estee, she reiterated that “what you wear is a powerful tool to convey who you are and how the world perceives you; what you are wearing makes a huge statement of who you are. Look AND feel confident, dress and feel comfortable, and ALWAYS wear something that you LOVE!”  In an independent survey down by Marshalls, 42% of women identified looking and feeling their best as something that would help propel them towards their goal, and I couldn’t agree more. Remember to “dress for your body type, and ignore trends, ” Stanley emphasizes. “Make a statement with the story you are telling with your outfit and don’t feel what you don’t feel happy in. There is so much fashion out there that there are amazing clothes for all body types. Have the guts to go into the dressing room and try stuff on; items look completely different on the hanger than they do on your body.”

I think that it’s important to be accepting and accommodating to our bodies, and reward ourselves with clothing that fits our shapes and lifestyles to a T. If you’ve lost weight, gained weight, have “baby weight,” and don’t feel like yourself, find clothes that work with that new body of yours, instead of resist it. Choose items that make you feel confident and powerful for every stage of life that you’re in.  Considering being your best version of yourself by dressing the part; white jeans, here I come! 

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In This Look:

Designer Blouse via Marshalls (c/o)

Designer White Jeans via Marshalls (c/o)

ShoeDazzle Morena d’Orsay Espadrille Flats (c/o)

Alexis Bittar Ring via Shopbop (c/o)

Kenneth Cole Men’s White Ceramic Watch (c/o; no longer available)

Sorrelli Cuff Bracelet (c/o) & Stud Earrings

Ted Baker Scarf (c/o)

Makeup: NARS Audacious Lipstick in Lana; Clinique Cheek Pop in Fig Pop (both c/o)

 

 

 

February 13, 2015

What I Wore: NYFW Fall 2015, Day 1

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Day 1 of New York Fashion Week was a balmy 34 degrees at its height, which meant outdoor photos and some open jackets for styling purposes here and there were okay/tolerable. Going forward, with snow on the way and single digits temps predicted for the next few days, let me give you a full disclosure: I will be wearing TWO pairs of pants, and prioritizing being inside quite a bit! I’m going to dip inside to take as many photos as possible, so apologies in advance for eschewing an idyllic Lincoln Center backdrop so that my fingers and nose don’t turn a ghastly shade of red or translucent white! Other than that, the next week will certainly be a test in dressing stylishly in extreme weather,  and fingers crossed for optimal health and warmth over the next seven days!

In this look for Day 1, I heavily played up one of my favorite color schemes, graphic black and white, for a flash of print and color without going overboard. Not surprisingly, layering is a key component to surviving the winter, so when purchasing this dress, I made sure that thick tights and a turtleneck could rest comfortable underneath. And of special note, I have to point out the black faceted ring on my right hand (pictured below), as it reminds me of the phrase “technology at your fingertips,” which can be revised to “technology on your fingers!”

The Ringly Stargaze Tech Ring in Black Onyx which came my way from Shopbop to test out during New York Fashion Week syncs with your phone via Bluetooth and an app, in which you can designate different colors and the amount of flashes that will project from the ring when you receive a call, email, text, and calendar notifications. You can specify the details, along your contacts, for example making your ring flash blue when your mom is calling. Pretty cool, right?

Please click through for more pics and links to shop the garments and accessories that I’m wearing!
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August 18, 2014

Jersey Shore

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I can’t believe that this past weekend was the first time I went to the beach all summer, and I also realized once we arrived that I hadn’t been to Asbury Park in (gasp!) 20 years! We fought the traffic heading south out of NYC this past Saturday to meander on the boardwalk, check out the sites and shops, lay on the sand, and dine on sweet and savory bites. Before slipping into our swimsuits, we explored the relics of a bygone era along the quite streets of Ocean Grove leading into the adjacent town of Asbury Park, and enjoyed the renaissance that it is experiencing via cool boutiques, antiques, and a plethora of sidewalk cafes, surf shops, and cute coffee outposts.

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