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August 25, 2017

Trend Alert for Fall: Flare and Bell Bottoms

by Rachael Comeau

[Topshop Mermaid Frill Trousers, $40, available at topshop.com]

[Asos PrettyLittleThing Flared Frill Pant, $34, available at asos.com]

[Paige High Rise Bell Canyon Jean, $199, available at paige.com]

[Alice and Olivia Jinny High Low Flare Pant, $330, available at aliceandolivia.com]

[Zara Bell Bottom Trousers, $49.90, available at zara.com]

[Nordstrom Show me Your Mumu Frayed Bell Bottoms, $136, available at nordstrom.com]

[Nordstrom Milly Flare Leg Cady Pants, $395, available at nordstrom.com]

[Macys Natalie Linen Cropped Flare Pants, $29.99, available at macys.com]

[Citizens of Humanity Drew Flounce High Rise Crop Flare, $258, available at citizensofhumanity.com]

[Amapo High Waist Flare Jeans, $234, available at farfetch.com]

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Among the abundance of fashion and beauty looks experiencing a revival from the 90s and early 2000s are wide leg bottoms, and more specifically, flare and bell bottom styles. Perfect for the upcoming fall season, this leg-lengthening fit is sure to be flattering on anyone. Flare style, as opposed to bell bottoms, are less exaggerated and narrower in silhouette, making them ideal for a less bold, more casual look. To take the statement silhouette even further, many brands are offering high-low versions of the bell-bottom style. Check out Alice + Olivia’s version, featuring a high waist and ideal look for a day-to-night piece. For a bolder take on the same look, try Topshop’s Mermaid Frill Trousers.

In the denim department, staple pieces like the Citizens of Humanity Drew High Rise Crop jeans or Paige Denim’s High Rise Bell Canyon jeans will take you straight through the colder months in style.

Click through the slideshow above to see our other top picks for flare and bell bottom styles perfect for the upcoming fall season.

July 10, 2017

Let the Summer Run Wild with Animal-Themed Prints!

by Rachael Comeau

[Furla Metropolis Mini Cross Body Bag, $378, available at Shopbop.com]

[Reformation Sparrow Dress, $218, available at Thereformation.com]

[Old Navy Patterned Pom-Pom-Trim Sleep Shorts, $18, available at Oldnavy.com]

[TOPSHOP Rainbow Flamingo Collar Necklace, $55, available at Topshop.com]

[Maje Embroidered Sweatshirt, $132, available at US.maje.com]

[Kenzo Tiger T-shirt, $125, available at Kenzo.com]

[Alexander McQueen Printed Scarf, $295, available at Stylebop.com]

[Zara Printed Top with Bow Sleeves, $25.99, available at Zara.com]

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With summer now in full swing, it’s the perfect time to try out those daring, whimsical pieces that are much more difficult to put to use during the colder months of the year. Luckily, this season, some of the most popular brands are leaning more toward statement-making items rather than minimalism. One trend in particular that is hard to miss is animal-themed prints. This lighthearted look is perfect to be paired with classic pieces and basics, or even another print to heighten the trend. Check out Zara’s Printed Top with Bow Sleeves, complete with strategically-placed bird detailing, making it easy to pair with the denim already in your closet. Similarly, Reformation’s Sparrow Dress is great for more formal occasions, while still maintaining a sense of amusement. For accessories, the Furla Metropolis Mini Cross Body Bag and the Alexander McQueen Printed Silk Scarf are finished with leopard and butterfly detailing in a apt vibrantly-hued color palette. Try pairing these with a neutral-shaded sundress or denim for everyday versatility.

Click through the slideshow above to see our other top picks for animal themed prints this 2017 summer season.

October 31, 2016

I Came for the Kiku

by Julia DiNardo

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The main reason why I can’t leave New York City is really due in major part to its fantastic cultural institutions. The only problem is, when you work as much as I do, exploring them often gets compromised for the routine and responsibilities of adulthood, and before I knew it, 10 years had gone by since my last visit to one of the most majestic of them all, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG). One of my closest friends, who knows that I am obsessed with all things Japanese these days brought to my attention the “Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden” show, and of course it became a top priority for me to check out!

I’ve been fascinated with ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging, and the current fall flower display of kiku, or known in English as chrysanthemum, which works to train different species of the flower over months to grow in a certain direction, and hail from a centralized stem system. A closeup look at its roots will leave you awestruck, but then again, so does the New York Botanical Garden’s 250-acres of over a million living plants and collections, now in its 125th year. Long story short, I left the garden a newly minted member, which means I will be back in no time to take in the breathtaking and tranquil grounds and shows, and I am so glad to support this special place in the city.

It was an exceptionally comfortable fall day, temperature-wise, and I couldn’t help but wear some of my favorite new fall pieces to the NYBG. Always thinking practically, layers were a must, with an extra scarf and hat in the bag just in case the weather took a gusty turn. At the start of the season it’s always so exciting to wear and pair the new pieces with old favorites, but I think there’s more new than old in this particular look, which is just a-okay by me!

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August 22, 2016

Orange & Blush on an Overcast Day

by Julia DiNardo

I can’t control the weather, but can most certainly preside over my attitude and general outlook on it, and of course, life in general. I wore this look for 10 straight hours, and by the time I got home, the overcast skies lent a cloudy halo over my photoshoot plans, but the show must go on! If I could determine the weather, and pick the perfect day, it would be sunny skies, 80 degrees, and no humidity, every single day. But then again, would I truly appreciate it, if every day was as I wanted it to be? Weather aside, we can’t always get what we want, but that’s not an excuse to not work hard and persevere regardless.

Sometimes it exhausts more energy to push yourself to do what lies ahead, than the actual task itself would take up. I’m trying to be better about getting right to the task at hand, with minimal procrastinating in the process, even if it means venturing out to take some photos when rain is eminent.

My new mantra is to cut back on the amount of activities and tasks that I fling at myself at 90 miles an hour, in order to focus better, prioritize, bury my head and get to work. I’m also going to be better at saying no to anything that doesn’t feel like a good fit for me, and that is both literally and figuratively. Thinking about this and looking at my clothing in this look makes me realize that with the exception of the bag, everything that I’m wearing has survived for years through countless purges and re-organizing of my belongings. Maybe it’s a sign that, without knowing it, I’ve been on this path along, right? Or simply put, maybe I just know what I like, and will wear, and stick to it!