Wedding season is upon us and if you’re not in the wedding then you’ve got to figure out what you’re wearing. Here’s what to wear to a city wedding ~ that is a wedding that occurs in a city location (at a hotel or museum), typically occurs during the day, and is more about the party and the liquor. Let’s plan accordingly…… a dress that moves with you….don’t forget it’s about the party! a look that plays to the location
Depending on what you already own, you could have more but at a minimum you’ve got five outfits to cover: a business meeting {white pants + white shirt + navy blazer} date night {white pants + colorful top} girls night out {white shirt + colorful top + white pants} All-white beach party {white pants + white shirt} “meet the parents” {navy blazer + colorful top + white pants} Embellish with strappy heels, oversized jewelry, colorful belts, etc as desired….! All
For winter, we wore dark, berry tones on our lips but it’s summer and everything we’re seeing and reading says go BRIGHT! Can we do it? Yes we can! Fair-skinned?… You guessed it…..neon pink lipstick or light peach-y coral color. Or lips in sheer peach shades with a light bronze pearl to warm up skin tones Medium-toned?… Stick with orange tones and warm coral for those with golden, deep or bronzed skin tones Dark-skinned?… Go with vibrant hues and coordinating lip
It’s not for everyone….but I didn’t need to tell you that, right? This Hollander & Lexer Picasso waistcoat ($73) says suave and confident. It adds a dip of dapper to denim, and dresses down slacks just enough….you either like, rock it, and roll with it; or no. Again, it’s not for everyone but if you’re looking for a wardrobe item that can flex for you without showing all of your muscle, this is an item to consider. Hollander & Lexer
Every summer, your girlfriend/partner/wife/significant other implores you to add some color, right? And every summer, you purchase the obligatory bright sneaker, cool Havaianas, yellow shirt, or white pants, right? Note: she’s just trying to help… That said, surprise her by adding a summer blue to your repetoire. It’s light enough to keep her off your back, but manly enough to keep the fellas from giving you too much grief! We love it because: it’s still goes with all your navy,
Matches always does fashion top notch ~ they’ve developed the short list of A/W 2012 Pre-trends….that we’re sharing with you: lace revisted vintage romance metallic primary colors gamine looks red Starting in June, every other week we’ll feature a pre-trend and a few key pieces if you decided to integrate this into your closet!
Girls, aren’t you a little bit tired of seeing men show up for casual events in sneakers, flip flops, birks, or even huaraches? I am! Guys~ try harder….really! It doesn’t take much…it’s not like your summer footwear closet has to be that extesnive, but a slight push beyond glorified flip flops or your summer sneakers is smiled upon. And here it is ~ no fuss, all leather, will wear well with time, says you care but not too much, and
I wish I could say I was planning for a glamorous by-the-beach-in-Monaco vacation along with a side trip to the Hamptons, but not so. Instead I’ll be doing more concrete vacays with my fingers crossed for one beach getaway. Everyone always wants to know what I’m packing so, here’s a peek at a few of the basics that will make their rounds from my Philly road trip to Las Vegas ~ throw in some strappy heels, basic eye-popping tees, my
I love making outfits and different looks! Admittedly, I wouldn’t wear all of them but it’s not always about me…. I love this dress for the color and the dipped hem; and it works great for easy Saturdays or hardworking hump days. I would throw on a wide navy belt with the snake print heels (pictured), and then a fabulous, colorful clutch. You can also check out My-wardrobe dresses for fabulous options!! Shopping List: Topshop dress, $84 || Stuart Weitzman
I was trolling the internet and found these Paul Smith Muse denim trainers ($123)~ they are made of grey denim with a white suede toe-cap (hot, right?). They caught my eye not only because of the color but because they were the perfect mix of sneaker-dock shoe-drive loafer, but could clearly be dressed up for date night. I like ’em and they’re going fast at Matches ~and they caught my eye, they will undoubtedly catch the eye of any lady
In June, we’ll be….. writing a piece on our Philly shopping road trip (what to drive and where to stay/eat/sleep/shop)! doing a contest with Lo & Sons focused on “packing for your summer weekend getaway” {hint: show us everything you’ll pack and a Lo & Sons travel bag could be yours} waiting to hear back from Victoria on her Lifetherapy bootie (she won the body scrub & stuff!) kicking off our “Stylish Technology at Work Series” in conjunction with Microsoft
Most men don’t do color (I know we’ve talked about this before, right?). C’mon ~ just try something new and more colorful…and I’m not advocating or even pushing for a full-on lime and cherry striped suit with a lemonade tie but, try it out in doses. Here are the levels and you can pick what’s comfortable for you: toe-dip: bright shoes {people notice your shoes especially if they’re juxtaposed against a neutral navy suit or camel slacks waist-high wading: bright
I had my first moment of “whoaness” when the legendary Diane von Furstenberg said “….it’s about an authentic relationship with yourself….you have love yourself…you have great this, you have great that…..you have great hair by the way“. OMG ~ she was talking to me {listen to the entire interview of skip ahead to 42:30 for the good stuff}! Watch live streaming video from luckymagazine at livestream.com
I went to Dell Spring Media Launch last week in NYC. They had four areas of focus: work (Vostro), play (Alienware, gamers nirvana), create (XPS, my personal fave), and inspire (Inspiron). I grew up on PCs and until now, they were the apparatus that equated to a corporate tether ~ not sexy, just necessary. Dell showed me something completely different. The XPS is sleek, fully functional, and makes a real statement about style (read: I have some!). As a stylist and blogger,
Brooks Brothers invented seersucker in the 1920’s to American’s who needed a material that could withstand the summer heat ~ the smooth and puckered texture provided more breathability and prevented the fabric from sticking to the skin. Aren’t you happy you can be cool with seersucker?! Bonus: the word “seersucker” is derived from the Persian word “shir-u-shakar” which means “milk and sugar,” relating to its smooth and puckered texture. (thanks for the cue Brooks Brothers) Now to wear seersucker and
Finally ~ The Guardian says it….skinny white models may be bad for business. The debate over how small is too small and vice versa is nothing new in fashion. Who was it who said, “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.“? Or perhaps Jo Swinson calling for the banning of airbrushing that highlighted the craziness. Either way, Ben Barry, a modeling agency CEO surveyed over 2000 women to understand the representation of females in fashion. His results were astounding, “My
Shopping: Ark & Co tangerine blazer ($73), Urban Expressions heart satchel ($95), SugarLips peach print hi-lo dress ($88), Zara basic sandals ($49.90). Tangerine is a soft bright color that provides warmth to most skin tones, but is feminine. It plays nicely with black, navy or camel, so it’s a worth while spend!
Learning is a lifetime experience….or in this case, a weeklong experience! A few more cool sole-ful facts: The two most common types of dress shoe construction are Blake and Goodyear. The former involves stitches that go directly through the outsole, insole, and upper directly underneath the foot. This results in a shoe that is less waterproof but also far sleeker. Goodyear construction, meanwhile, uses a welt, which precludes the need to stitch through the insole and upper and makes the shoe
Why you ask? Because winter is gone and before you put up your shoes for next year, prepare them for a long summer’s rest in four easy steps: ensure leather-soled shoes have been well-oiled to resist seepage spray. it’s doesn’t discolor but it requires multiple applications and will eventually lead to some cracking of the leather (if the spray has silicone) polish. get a water-repelling cream wax. note however that beeswax darkens the leather and can take some time (but
When I saw this picture, it reminded me of how easy it is to take something everyday and ‘bling’ it out to create instant chic. Not 100% sure of which necklaces these are, but here are a few options below:
Or Mandals ~ you need a pair for summer {not Tevas, or flip flops}. But you knew that too, right? Keep it simple, make it leather, and get either one of these {click the pic}: I’m sure I don’t need to say it but, these sandals do not come with pedicures so make sure to get one of those too!
To add a little zip to any outfit, you don’t have to go berserk ~ a few aptly placed stripes and you’re on your way. This combination says you’re ready for anything but in a feminine, nautical kind of way…. Shopping list: striped jumper ($35), Cocoa wedge sandal ($98), J Brand jeans 901 coated leggings ($174), duffle satchel ($295)
If you learn how to take care of your shoes, you can high step your way to just about anything….. There are two lacing systems: criss-cross and bar; bar is more formal and criss-cross works best with sneakers and deck shoes. The Spaulding Leather Company coined the term “loafer” in the 1930’s Unless you’re headed to pre-Civil War function, the toe box of your footwear should be more rounded, not square. But you knew that, right?
I’ve been deeply in love with Zara for years. They also have a section called TRF (here is their May lookbook) which, to me, represents the younger, West coast boho aesthetic. It’s not me but I can appreciate that several pieces are basically fabulous and worth a skim through the book.
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