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March 23, 2015

Bound for Nashville

My childhood best friend, Jamie, and I are heading to Tennessee for an action-packed long weekend, and I can’t wait to get there. Being city slickers, we don’t have any pure country gear to wear, but I imagine we may pick something up along with way. In the meanwhile, I’m wearing in these booties, which have a touch of country twang with a lot of metropolis cool in the mix. To work, they look great with opaque tights and a jersey dress, but down south, I think it’s going to be more of a jeans situation.

In all honesty, I’m hyped to do some shopping, but most excited for the food that we will eat, as NYC BBQ certainly can be tasty, but I hear Memphis is were we definitely need to go to authentically chow down. If you’ve been to (or are from) Memphis or Nashville, any and all shopping and food suggestions are welcome! In the meanwhile, here’s how I’m sporting my Tennessee accessories in anticipation of the trip.

February 15, 2015

What I Wore, NYFW Fall 2015, Day 4

by Julia DiNardo

It’s literally three degrees today, so there’s really no way around that; all winter accessories are called into action! Without a doubt, I was very much looking forward to the shows, and being in side today, as well as spending the evening with my friends at NARS cosmetics. From the runways today, floor length, ball-gown skirts are going to be huge, as well as slick, seamless turtlenecks worn under dresses for fall/winter 2015.

In this look, I went for a couple of pieces that are certifiably winter-centric, like the plush from these pants and warm, wooly softness of my cardigan sweater. This jacket may not stop the paparazzi in their tracks, but it’s pretty warm, and let’s me stuff as many layers as I would like under it while minimizing that heavy, uncomfortable feeling from wearing a ton of clothing in the cold weather.

In This Look:

Forever 21 Fleece Moto Jacket (no longer available, see similar here)

Eddie Bauer Black Puffy Coat

Vince Cashmere Sweater via Shopbop (c/o)

Grey Blouse via Le Tote (c/o)

Earrings via Le Tote (c/o)

Sofia Cashmere Beanie via MyHabit (c/o)

Vogue Cat Eye Sunglasses from Sunglass Hut (c/o)

Club Monaco Bria Cord Pant

Frye Riding Boots (c/o)

Inni Nail Decals (c/o)

December 3, 2014

The It Accessories: Giftable Items You Won’t Want to Miss!

by Julia DiNardo


	
			[Blame the New Yorker in me, living in small, crammed spaces for 15 years, but I'm generally against objects that take up space and serve a limited perhaps, i.e. tchotchkes. Paperweights tend to go into that category, but these fashion & beauty oriented ones are just too fabulous to pass up - the exception has been made! From $65, Shopbop.com] 

			
			[Bring style full circle with an item that marries tech and fashion via a designer phone, iPad, or laptop case. Just in time for holiday is the new, affordable, exclusive line at Best Buy from recognized brands such as Kate Spade New York, Nanette Lepore, Anna Sui, and Isaac Mizrahi New York. Shop all options at bestbuy.com/designerseries ]

			
			[Ah, jewelry gift sets. They can skew on the awful side, but also can be awesome.  Just be sure to keep in mind what kind of jewelry the giftee likes, their metal and color preferences, and style. When in doubt, select more fashion forward options - and include a gift receipt! Sets featured are from Sorrelli (from $90) and BaubleBar (from $48).]

			
			[Henri Bendel offers morgramming (in-stores only) on a variety of small leather goods and accessories. Not only will you get your mom or friend a great new wallet, bag, or jewelry roll, but it also can carry their initials! Prices vary]

			
			[Simple jewelry silhouettes in brass, copper, or silver without nary a touch of adornment is the direction that jewelry is going, which coincidentally, gives it great unisex appeal! Get a thick or slender carefully hammered cuff bracelet for him or her; my favorites are these from fellow Pittsburgher Michael Studebaker of Studebaker Metals. From $44, Studebakermetals.com ]

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In the spirit of the holiday season, for today’s “it accessory” segment I’ve pulled together a few groupings of accessories that have a high awesome gift potential percentage. All of these items I would certainly love to buy for myself, and for friends and family who have a signature fashion sense and appreciation for accessories. Enjoy this small collection of giftable accessories, and feel guilt-free if you put into the place the “one for them, one for me” method!

October 27, 2014

Here Comes the Night Time

by Julia DiNardo

Here Comes the Night Time — it’s the title of an Arcade Fire song I’m really into, but it also is quite appropriate for this time in the year, especially since daylight savings is this upcoming weekend! I feel like I’m going to be racing against the daylight the next few months to get in my personal style photo shoots, so every now and then, the lighting may be closer to twilight than the dusky soft glow of the sun beginning to set. On our way to dinner, my husband and I took pause to snap some photos of this look, which is both polished and modern, with a bit of the gritty urban landscape seeping in.

I’ve been on the hunt for a textured baby blue long coat for the winter, allowing for my red hair to pop against it in contrast, and love the nubby match of material coming from the detailing on my pumps. There’s also something quite enticing to me in the contrast of a pale shade of apparel with a bright berry lip; it feels a tad ’90s to me, but also very of the moment, based on what I saw on the runways the past two seasons. l though keeping a jacket propped over the shoulders is such a popular look right now, there is quite a dose of practicality to it. Sometimes when the temperature changes a full-on jacket may be too warm, however a touch of warmth on the shoulders while keeping the arms mobile allow for the right amount of warmth on a brisk fall day.

In This Look:

Tibi Long Sleeve Coat in Powder Blue via Shopbop (c/o the retailer)
(c/o the brand)
Alexander McQueen Skull Printed Scarf
American Living Blouse (no longer available)
NYDJ Black Capri Pants (c/o the brand
Alexis Bittar Stud Earrings & Ring via Shopbop (no longer available)
Avon Ultra Color Bold Lipstick in Bold Bordeaux (c/o the brand)
Eyefly Blackburn Cove Gradient Eyeglasses (c/o the brand)

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Bound for Nashville

What I Wore, NYFW Fall 2015, Day 4

The It Accessories: Giftable Items You Won’t Want to Miss!

Here Comes the Night Time

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