February 27, 2013
Kensie 2013 Jewelry Sneak Peak
Last week I was invited to preview Kensie's 2013 Jewelry Collection. I knew it was going to be a fun event with beautiful jewelry especially since I knew a lot of fellow blogger pals (TBC what up!) were going to also be attending. There really is nothing like closing out a week with friends, jewelry, sweets, and prosseco. The jewelry of course was nothing short of eye catching. There were a couple of pieces that I was ready to run out of the showroom with like the white lace designed earrings and the scripted bangles. Both were so pretty and elegant, either one can be worked into everyday wear or something more formal. I was even thinking how pretty the white laced earrings would be paired with a white lace dress (wedding brain!).
Contributor writer: Natalie from Modaetc
Boy Meets Girl is always fun and their recent Fall 2013 collection is no different. With a simple playful aesthetic that characterizes Stacy Igel, the show started with music from the 90’s, which is part of the inspiration. It opened with a few children’s pieces, followed by her ready to wear collection. Neutrals, as well as vibrant colors; royal blue, hot pink, red and the classic “Boy meets Girl” logo prints were one of the main stand-outs from the collection. In the middle of the show, R&B singer Leah LaBelle came out to perform “Lolita," igniting the runway show with more musical energy.
February 25, 2013
1 Blazer 2 Ways, Part 1: Weekday Hustle
UK fashion store, Wallis, recently reached out to me and asked me if I would like to participate their blogger competition. The competition is to style their Blue Jersey Blazer four ways, winner of the competition gets a mini shopping spree at Wallis (and with spring around the corner who can pass that up!). Plus, I love showing how you can transition functional pieces in your wardrobe. What I need from my wonderful readers...I just need your help re-pinning my looks on pinterest! You can find my pins here and here.
Today's post includes 2 looks to get you through the work week. From everyday office wear to the casual Friday look.
February 22, 2013
NYFW: Let's Hear it for the Boys
The more fashion weeks I go to the more tired I become of wanna-be street stylers wearing what seems like their whole closet. What happened to actually looking good? When did bad fashion become the in thing? I'm sorry running around with a actual cape or something kitschy isn't fashionable to me, you just want to get noticed. With that said I never seen so many well dressed woman and men (especially men!) like I did at both Bespoken and Perry Ellis shows, I'm not even talking about the models (even though they were handsome as well!). I was just so in love with all the well suited men that it made up for all the bad fashion choices that I had seen through out the week. Thank god for menswear shows.
For the past 3 seasons I had tried to get an invite to Perry Ellis so I was over joyed by the fact that I got an invite to the Fall 2013 show, who cares if I had a standing ticket I was just so happy to be there. The small seating arrangements at the Highlines stages at first seemed to be empty but as time grew closer to the start it began to fill up, once everyone got situated the house music came on and it was show time. There was no denying that the woods was an inspiration to this line by designers Steven Cox and Daniel Silver. This Perry Ellis show was different then those I have viewed (online and in-store), this didn't have your usual casual menswear feel but much more rustic, woodsy, and a little more fashion forward. I'm a classic menswear lover, so tailored suits is the way to this woman's heart-- along with classic patterns and colors. I wasn't sure how to feel about the paisley prints (don't think I'd want to see my man in them) or the bright mustard yellows (to feminine for my liking). I did however love the more classic pieces to this collection, like the grey tailored suits. I did also liked the olive greens that were seen through out, which is a much more masculine color. I wouldn't mind seeing my guy dressed in the burgundy or olive green pea coat...even though he wouldn't even know it was by Perry Ellis (he had to ask who these designers were even though he has a couple of pieces in his closet that are Perry Ellis). Overall, I was impressed by the sophomore debut of these designers work.
Lots of English influences along with Japanese inspiration was found in designers Liam and Sam Fayed's Fall 2013 collection for Bespoken. The debut of their Fall 2013 collection took place at the Nomad Hotel Library, and as fitting of a backdrop it was-- there is nothing more intimating then well dressed men in small confided spaces. Also it is ridiculously hard to take pictures in a dark small room and having models non-stop moving. One thing I noticed from going to menswear presentations: male models are a lot more social-able then female models, either they are talking to one another or socializing with whoever is there. That is not to say that I haven't been to warmer feeling woman's wear presentations, ie Ann Taylors Spring 2013 presentation. Anyway, this is a line that I can sink my teeth into or at least dress my man in. It's your well suited everyday guy. Simple, tailored, and polished. Suits that fit your life style(work, after hour cocktails, work meetings, etc) along with specialty suits and tuxedos. The burgundy tuxedo had my heart, it's such a great play on your typical tux but it's still elegant and manly. I also loved the burgundy color blocking coat, it's a great way for men to subtlety bring in the color-blocking trend us woman so adore.
What do you think of these menswear collections? Would you want your guy dressed in any of these pieces?
photos courtesy of Perry Ellis
For the past 3 seasons I had tried to get an invite to Perry Ellis so I was over joyed by the fact that I got an invite to the Fall 2013 show, who cares if I had a standing ticket I was just so happy to be there. The small seating arrangements at the Highlines stages at first seemed to be empty but as time grew closer to the start it began to fill up, once everyone got situated the house music came on and it was show time. There was no denying that the woods was an inspiration to this line by designers Steven Cox and Daniel Silver. This Perry Ellis show was different then those I have viewed (online and in-store), this didn't have your usual casual menswear feel but much more rustic, woodsy, and a little more fashion forward. I'm a classic menswear lover, so tailored suits is the way to this woman's heart-- along with classic patterns and colors. I wasn't sure how to feel about the paisley prints (don't think I'd want to see my man in them) or the bright mustard yellows (to feminine for my liking). I did however love the more classic pieces to this collection, like the grey tailored suits. I did also liked the olive greens that were seen through out, which is a much more masculine color. I wouldn't mind seeing my guy dressed in the burgundy or olive green pea coat...even though he wouldn't even know it was by Perry Ellis (he had to ask who these designers were even though he has a couple of pieces in his closet that are Perry Ellis). Overall, I was impressed by the sophomore debut of these designers work.
First picture taken by me
All others from style.com
What do you think of these menswear collections? Would you want your guy dressed in any of these pieces?
February 20, 2013
Katya Leonovich Fall 2013 by Alex of Delayed Missives
Guest Contributor: Alex of Delayed Missives
Katya Leonovich opened with elegant paintbrush swirls of blue that reminded me of Asian artwork from 20th century. I noted quite a few monochrome looks that were big on the use of textures. Leather and fur were also sprinkled throughout the collection. I personally didn't love the fur and leather looks, but I think they could be great on the right person.
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