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Spring Ahead

20 Mar 2017

Spring is New York always feels like it is a month behind. Today we mark the Spring Equinox, the first official day of Spring. It will be a true surprise if we have a day over 50 degrees. On the heels of a quick trip to Los Angeles where Spring is in full-bloom, there was no-jacket required. Spring has been particularly hasty and irregular this year, but this is no anomaly. According to data by The New York Times, in the latter half of the 20th century the spring emergence of leaves, frogs and birds, and flowers advanced by 2.8 days per decade. I love the concept of spring ahead and the extra daylight. Spring Ahead Early spring felt great for a brief week in February, until... Read More

How to Layer in Fifty Degree Weather

06 Mar 2017

There is basic human instinct to layer. Food-wise, layering anything is fun. Think of peanut butter and jelly, milk and cereal, avocado and toast. Your meals would taste pretty bland if one was without the other. In the movies, character personalities are layered, and in books, chapters move and develop layers strategically from one page to the next. This phenomenon is similar to what happens to our bodies. In late winter, as we move towards early spring, we humans need just as much layering love. Coats are cool, but layers thrive in 50-degree weather. Fashion in a transitional season can be fun when we can layer. A cardigan over a t-shirt, a henley under a dress, a trench over a Canadian tuxedo, a sweatshirt dress under a... Read More

Pretty in Pink

02 Mar 2017

Jacquemus off-the-shoulder top Lou cropped jean white sneakers MCM structured statement bag I am no longer floored by the vagaries of the weather. March brings high’s of 60 and lows of 30 degrees and getting dressed can be stifling. But now that Spring will officially arrive by the end of the month, we needs to address our Spring wardrobe. I know I do. But what to buy? Let’s chat about pink for a minute. When I was growing up, the color pink was such a prissy color, I refused to wear it. Now that it is basically everywhere you turn, I want to give pink a second try, with stripes! so its not too girly. I can be pretty in pink, especially now that the trend has infiltrated my... Read More

Lighten Up Your Look

27 Feb 2017

Are pendants, brooches, and huge earrings making a comeback in fashion? Suddenly, I feel the urge to pull out all my rhinestones, large hoop earrings, and a slew of embellishments. These bejeweled objects will decorate the lapels of our blazers come spring, and our trenchcoats when the weather hovers in the mid 50’s. Global warming is certainly here. This February, it was 65 degrees one day, but today it was back to real February winter. Honestly, it’s practically spring and I want to shed all of the layers. Because winter coats suck, but vests and blazers – the lightweight versions, don’t. Scroll down for some bullet-proof ideas on how to lighten up your look. Lighten up your look. Take off your heavy winter coat. Add a fun... Read More

Simple Lines

22 Feb 2017

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for me. Between fashion week and non-fashion related stuff, most of February has been a blur. I have been trying to reorganize my house, my office, my closet, and everything in between. In a constant state of purging these days. I have been trying to rewear, reuse, and make use of the things I love until I can’t look at them anymore. This rings true for furniture, my clothing, books, kitchen utensils, basically everything. On the fashion side, I find that the pieces that fit me the best and have simple lines stay with me forever. I am enamored by all the fashion shows right now in Milan, but am more than ever inspired to remain true to my... Read More

Vintage Vest

18 Feb 2017

Every year, without fail, winters in New York are extremely unpredictable. I enter the month of December thinking this might actually be the season that we get away with a definitively mild stretch of weather until, BOOM. The wind chill goes below a mild 20 degrees and the great weather gods sprinkle lots of the white stuff all over the city streets. Last year, we experienced a 72-hour polar vortex combined with a wind chill that debuted just in time for February fashion week. This year, the boom was a snow storm that no one saw coming. And immediately following the snowstorm, a 60-degree February day. This is how February fashion week begins once again. Give me long johns and a huge coat and I will be layered in warmth.... Read More

Layer In Style

15 Feb 2017

Fashion week has been fun, yet exhausting. I have been attending New York Fashion Week for many years, and every year I get a new perspective on fashion, scoping the trends, and coveting the new new. But dodging freezing rain, sleet and snow for the sake of fashion? I don’t take this lightly. I no longer sacrifice my health for fashion like I used to do. It isn’t worth it for my to get the Fashion Week flu because I was barelegged in the city streets. Yes I take notes. Yes I enjoy the shows. It is very possible to pull out all the stops, and layer everything in my closet onto my body. It is possible to layer in style. I follow street style... Read More

New York Fashion Week Diaries Day One

10 Feb 2017

Acne beanie Pam & Gela cold shoulder top & Other Stories faux fur coat Topshop vinyl leggings Celine booties, SHOP SIMILAR There aren’t many fashion rules during New York Fashion Week, other than the obvious. Wear a killer outfit, and put on your best poker face. But one golden rule does come to mind: Never be late to the runway. New York is currently experiencing blizzard-like conditions, which means fashion and style can become treacherous. When the weather outside is frightful, and layers are a necessity, always plan ahead. I have lined up my outfits from day to night on a separate rack so I know what to wear. Most important this time of year, one item is the star of the outfit. That is the... Read More

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