Seoul Searching
The lovely folks at AtSeoul contacted me to see if I'd like to feature some of their products. While this is nothing unusual, I clicked on over to have a look at their merchandise, and lo and behold, it was actually a good match for both my taste and budget. (Trust me, it doesn't happen very often, but when it does, it's because I want the store and the products to be a good...
Perfect Pairings
Like classic black pumps and a sheath dress, or a vintage concert tee and leather moto jacket, I believe that some pieces just go together perfectly. An example of such a fashion pairing for me is the leopard print and red combination. It could be red lipstick and a leopard print cossack, a red handbag and chiffon leopard secretary blouse, or some red jeans and a faux fur...
Four Looks for New Years
While a sequin dress or a tuxedo-inspired look might be your top picks for a New Years Eve celebration, why not take inspiration from my recent store photos and opt for something less predictable? A metallic strapless dress, belted one-shoulder tunic, animal print dress, or a strapless rosette style are all equally as festi...
Trend On the Rise - Beautiful Ballerina
With the recent release of Black Swan, in which Natalie Portman portrays a psychologically tortured prima ballerina clad in Rodarte-designed costumes, it's no wonder that ballerina-inspired styles are taking a lead role this winter. Having seen the movie, which I highly recommend, I'm inspired by the pale pink, gray, and white color palette that Portman's character Nina wears...
William Rast for Target Fitting Room Review
Despite unrelenting rain and holiday shopping crowds, I broke my no-in-store-shopping-just-before-the-holidays rule and braved two Target stores to browse the William Rast collection and do a fitting room review. As expected, I gravitated more towards the Men's apparel than the Women's, since I found the Women's tank tops, button-front tops, and tees to be lackluster. Perhaps...
Holi-Daze
Confession: with the exception of birthdays, I've never been much of a holiday person. When it comes to this time of year, I might even be a self-professed Grinch. (Call me the bad guy...I'm even considering breaking the news to my nephew that Santa is all a big lie. I think he's old enough to handle the truth.) In order to cajole myself into the holiday spirit, I've captured...
Lace Case
Lace isn't the first fabric or texture that comes to mind when I think of dressing for winter. Its lightweight, peek-a-boo properties belie its seasonal appeal. The beauty of lace lies in its versatility; it contrasts well against heavier, more wintery textures such as faux fur, chunky knits, suede, and velvet. It also adds textural depth and femininity, especially when worn...
Casual and Cozy
After photographing and editing these windows, I developed an affinity for cozy, casual, layered ensembles. As much as I adore sparkly, glamorous pieces, there's also a time for relaxed, everyday separates. Red, white, and blue anchor these four looks, and the use of accessories channels a relaxed-countryside-meets-Native American vibe. Perfect for lazy days at home spent...
Daydreaming at Devon
I joined forces with Sarah to attend the grand opening of the DEVON flagship boutique hosted by Jessica Stam and Scott Devon in Beverly Hills on Wednesday night. If you've never heard of DEVON, it's a new luxury men's and women's lifestyle collection that offers state-of-the-art timepieces, premium denim, leather, fine jewelry, home furnishings, ready-to-wear, and couture...
Winterized
Although the prevalent southern California sun would have me believe that it's still summer, it feels like winter is in full swing with the mall crowds, holiday parties, and festive decorations everywhere I turn. As much as I despise battling holiday shoppers during December, it's one of the best months for shooting store windows, since retailers attempt to lure in the crowds...
In-Vested
When it's chilly but not bone-chillingly cold, I think vests are an easy alternative to jackets. This season sees the predominance of faux fur and faux shearling styles. While I admit that vests can be difficult to pull off, I've discovered that the key to making them work it to streamline the rest of the look, since vests can be chunky and hide the waistline. Think fitted...
Accessorized
It's all about accessories in this edition of Store Window Style. Whether it's layered necklaces, chunky scarves, or embellished belts, they add a unique stamp to an otherwise plain look. With the ultra girly Lanvin ♥ H&M collection still ingrained in my psyche, I'm currently drawn to faux pearls, layered chains, and flower pendants. They're perfect for layering under...
The Season To Shimmer and Shine
With the predominance of glittery, sequin objects in stores this time of year, I've come to realize that it's one of my favorite seasons for buying dressy apparel and accessories. With holiday parties on the horizon, it's the ideal time for picking up fun glitter pumps, sequin tank dresses, brocade shorts, crystal necklaces, or beaded jackets. I gravitate towards the mix of...
Paul and Joe
I was in Paris for the holidays and came across the cutest brand called Paul and Joe. The store in the Marais district was really adorable and all of the clothing has the cutest most feminine details. I wanted everthing in the sto...
I Want Lanvin, Not Flowers
The voluminous shoulders on this dress dictate an off-the-shoulder hairstyle and simple, minimal accessories. While I went out of my way to seek this puffy floral number out while shopping the Lanvin ♥ H&M collection, I've since realized that it was well worth it. Not only is it well made compared to other dresses in the collection, but it's a standout piece that's unlike...
Who Loves Layers?
Finally! Cool temperatures (and some rain) in southern California are affording me the chance to layer up and make use of my cold weather accessories. It's the ideal time for playing with various textures, mixing prints, and adding chunky knits for warmth. These four windows that I shot recently offer ample inspiration for layering and adding accessories. Scarves, vests, belts,...
Love for Lanvin
Call me crazy, I'm guilty as charged. You see, on Friday night, I decided to sacrifice a night of sleep in the name of fashion, namely Lanvin ♥ H&M. (Only for your floral frocks, sketched tees, and leopard pumps, Alber!) After seeing the increasing amount of listings and inflated prices for Lanvin ♥ H&M on eBay, I've confirmed that it was well worth it to wait in line...
What I want now: Daytime Sequins
What I want now are casual sequin pieces to pair with jeans and add a little something special to my day.Shown: Tsumori Chisato Tiger Glitter Stripe Top lagarconne.com. J.Crew Joey sequin-embellished skirt $275, Juicy Couture Sequined Ballerina $167 neimanmarcus.com, BCBG Max Azria Two-Tone Sequin Clutch...
Fashion Neutrals
What I am really craving right now are these soft yummy neutrals. They pair easily with so many things and on a rainy dreary day like today they bring a bit of light coziness that I want to wrap up in.Duffy Wool and cashmere sweater, $250Helmut Lang Threadbare Tee, $140Oasis Ruffle Back Coat, Tan, 130...
Halloween Make Up
Dressing up for Halloween this weekend? I was just at Sephora and saw these awesome Halloween make up kits. Each one contains all of the things you will need to get these stunning looks. I especially love the vampire red li...
Diane Von Furstenberg Home Collection
Diane Von Furstenberg has long been an inspiration to me. The designer herself is timeless as are here collections. Recently DVF has debuted a new home textiles collection so now you can dress your home with these fun prin...
Attack of Leopard Print
Splashes of Leopard print are popping up all over the city. The beautiful print is a fun playful accent and I myself am angling for a Leopard print coat like this one.Shown:A.P.C. Leopard-print cotton sweater, $150Natural Loopy Leopard Print, $250ASOS | ASOS Belted Leopard Coat at ASOS, $126Leopard...
Barneys Co-Op Brooklyn Opens
Barneys New York CO-OP Brooklyn opened this week! The new store is located on the corner of Atlantic Ave and Court Street in Brooklyn Heights. While the selection of designer clothing has steadily been growing on Atlantic Ave over the last couple of years. The addition of Barneys CO-OP department store...
Timberland EathKeeper Boots
I wanted to share with you a great new find. Heritage brand Timberland has introduced a new collection of boots this year that are really stylish called EarthKeepers. The EarthKeeper collection are partly made with recycled materials but you wouldn't know if from the looks of them. Finding boots that...
Alexis Bittar Jewelry
I am lusting after these blue green hues and "drunken cut" stones. The gold only makes them more magical and glittery. Very Blue Lagoon. Alexis Bittar Crystal Encrusted Goldplated Cuff Bracelet, $495Modern Georgian Framed Green Amethyst Earrings, $295Alexis Bittar Faceted Hydroquartz Ring, $245Alexis...
Summer Snow Art Exhibit
Summer Snow is an art exhibit that interprets the SS 2011 woman Marsèll Goccia collection. The art collabortive Nucleo suggests a snowfall out of season. Spraying white polyurethane with a semiautomatic machine Nucleo recreates the effect of random typical snowstorm on the shoes. The show runs Via...
Fashion Week Spring 2011 Wrap Up
Here are some of my favorite looks from last weeks Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week.Pretty prints from Rebecca Taylor.Keeping it simple - Black and White from Rachel ComeyPops of orange from Charlotte Ronson.Ethnic bohemian from Anna S...
Tory Burch Spring 2011 Collection
Here are some photos I took at last weeks Tory Burch fashion presentation. The girls all looked lovely in their 70's inspired looks. Some of my favorite things from the show were the high waisted skirts and the bright pops of orange. Overall the styles were really pretty, flirty and feminine. Lots of...
Opening Ceremony and Pendelton
For Fashions Night Out last night I attended the Opening Ceremony's French flea market at the Ace Hotel. The real stand out of the evening for me was the Opening Ceremony Pendelton collaboration collection. Opening Ceremony brilliantly transformed the signature patterns and prints of Pendelton into...
Peep Toe Shoes and Tights
The first chill of fall is in the air in New York and has me thinking of putting my summer dresses away and heading and figuring out what I am going to wear! One of my favorite things to try this fall is colored tights with peep toe shoes. Alloy > OPAQUE TIGHTS > accessories > legwear, $3.99Alloy...
La Mer Watch Contest Giveaway
La Mer Collections’ Watches were born from Martine Ilana’s journeys. The latest collection was inspired by Costa Rica. La Mer is giving away three watches from the Costa Rica Collection to Fashion Plate readers. All you need to do is create a Costa Rican inspired outfit to pair with one of these three...
Minx Nail Decals
I have been seeing the most amazing nail jobs lately in New York. Yesterday I saw a girl on the corner and each of her fingernails was painted a different shade of pink. And today at the pharmacy my cashier had the most amazing mint green nails and one nail on each hand had an intricate black and white...
Winter Kate Kimono Jackets
So ready for a season change and to dive into these lush rich colors. These bohemian Kimono inspired jackets by Nicole Richie's Winter Kate line are so stylish and can be paired with so many things!Winter Kate by fashionplateblog featuring kimono jacketWinter Kate Eden Jacket in Purple Plume, $229Winter...
Barneys New York Warehouse Sale
The Barneys Warehouse Sales starts tomorrow August 19 - September 6. Get ready to scower the racks and fight your way through the crowds. 255 W. 17th StreetBetween 7th and 8th Ave.Aug 19, 20 8am-9pmWeekends 10am-7pmWeekdays 10am-9pmSo I just hit the sale yesterday. I went before work and was in and...
Rope Jewelry
Lately I have been noticing all sorts of cool jewelry made out of rope. While rope on it's own would make a somewhat unexceptional piece, pair it with gold or silver, and interesting stones and viola some amazingly unique pieces.Sabrina Dehoff Mint Single Cord Rope And Gold Plated Tube Bracelet, $101Sabrina...
Product Review: Havaianas
I first fell in love with Havaianas a few years ago when I was traveling in Brazil. I don't think I took them off for the entire trip. Havaianas Brazilian flip flops were originally made in 1962 (who knew they were so old!) and originally came in 8 colors. Nowdays there are upwards of 20 different styles...
Snoozer Looser Fall Preview
I just received the look book for the Snoozer Looser Fall / Winter line and had to share it with you guys. I have posted about New York designer Snoozer Looser in the past and I am really excited about her new collection. I love the mixing and matching of these funky prints and the styling is so great....
Product Review: Aveeno Positively Nourishing
I have recently had the opportunity to try the Positively Nourishing Hydrating body wash and Whipped Souffle by Aveeno. The products are infused with shea butter so that they are ultra nourishing and leave your skin soft and refreshed. I barely needed to use lotion after using the shower gel, unlike...
Dominic Jones Jewelry
I recently came across this bold line of animalistic jewelry by designer Dominic Jones. I love the predatory aspect to these pieces and yet the gold makes them look chic and glamorous. They would be so fun to we...
Mad Men Style Inspiration
I am excited for the Premiere of Mad Men tonight. I have noticed a lot of 50s inspired fashion trends for fall. Think cardigan sets, brooches, and full skir...
Alice + Olivia for MAC Cosmetics
MAC Cosmetics has recently released it's latest designer collaboration with this new line by Alice + Olivia. I love all of the funky colors and the retro (80's) glam packaging. These pops of color will be really great for fall and can be used in a small dose during the day or in a heavier application...
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