September 17, 2014
What in the Devil is Normcore?
"The act of deconstructing fashion by purposely dressing blank or dull. What once started as a post-ironic anti-fashion, "purposely uncool" trend by hipsters in an attempt to pull away from the subculture fashion that were becoming commercialized and popular, norm core is quickly becoming a legitimate fashion trend. Characterized by boxy, unflattering jean jackets, oversized sweatshirts, gift shop baseball hats. Anything that looks like it might be featured in a Calvin Klein from 1998, or anything you'd wear around the house on laundry day."- Urban DictionaryAfter wearing heels at fashion week all week, on Tuesday of NYFW I couldn't bring myself to put on another pair of heels. So I wore a top from Clover Canyon that could have been a pass for a swimsuit top (or a sports bra I suppose), high waist jeans, a long blazer and sneakers, this what I had called the sporty/business look. Or as my friend Simone of Fashion Runs the World called it "normcore." What Vogue editor decided to name this whole trying not to care what you look like but caring look...."normcore?" I feel like my style of dressing has always been the whole "normcore" thing. T-shirt, jeans, and go type of look...or as I like to call it the "model off duty look." Whatever you call it it's a basic dressing, not caring what you look like, that makes up Normcore. Urban Dictionary is pretty accurate with its last statement "Anything that looks like it might be featured in a Calvin Klein from 1998, or anything you'd wear around the house on laundry day."
How I Do Normcore:
Sweater: Loft | Jeans: American Eagle | Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell | Bag: Coach
pictures taken by Brian Cavanaugh
I love dressing down, especially on the weekends. There are very few times on the weekends you will find me in high heels. Normcore for me are sweaters paired with distressed jeans and simple slip on shoes. Of course rocking bed hair and minimal make-up (red lip is always my must).
Would you wear the "normcore" trend?
September 15, 2014
Weekend Wear: Laundry Day
Sweater: Carlos Miele (sample sale) | Bra: Victoria Secrets | Shorts: Zara | Boots: Jeffrey Campbell | Bag: Coach | Sunglasses: Ray Bans
photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh
September 14, 2014
NYFW Spring 2015: Karolyn Pho's Vagabond Girl
all pictures taken by me. see more pictures here.
Karolyn Pho debuted her Spring 2015 collection down at Pier 59 in Chelsea Piers. Pho drew a bit of inspiration from her own life. Her girl this spring is a vagabond, "meanders through castles in the air, traipses between realities and crosses unknown borders. She is a nomad, a traveler, lost within her own self-perception" (press release). But unlike her character, Pho found herself couch surfing from friends apartments to her own families home. Her collection stayed true to who she is as a designer, masculine pieces with a touch of softness. Pho drew inspiration from one of my favorites places, Miami. Her color palette was inspired by the Med-Deco architecture of Miami.
Karolyn Pho's girl reminds me of the cool chick walking around Brooklyn's street. She looks effortless yet still put together. Her style would be the term "normcore." I love that her collection yet again is so relatable and wearable. There are pieces within this collection for every woman, for the funky gal who can rock a pale blue jumpsuit to the more sophisticated style who would rather wear a duster vest. I like that you can see that Pho has fun with her collections like adding oversized sequins to a top or having a simple leopard print tank but pairing it under a sheer top. My favorite pieces are are the duster vest as well as the pleated pants.
The first look down the runway had me going gaga. Look after look I was just so excited and interested in seeing more. This whole collection had this vacation/resort feel. I loved the abstract prints paired with the stripes. There was a sense of playfulness with in the collection with the use of prints, such as the abstract rope prints. It's hard to say what pieces were my favorites as I loved the jumpsuits and the abstract print gowns...but the long tulle skirt with the white shimmery top totally stole my heart...from the way it flowed and shimmered down the runway...SWOONS.
It's always important for a debut collection to make an impact and I really think this one made a statement. When asked which collections I've seen has been my favorite, this one is on my list.
What did you think of Luis Antonio's debut at New York Fashion Week?
September 13, 2014
NYFW Spring 2015: Georgine's Cabana Glam
all photos taken by me. see more here.
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