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Photo Credit: NYMag.comZipper Detailing at Alexander Wang, Charlotte Ronson, and Nicole Miller.
Style tip? Zippers are traditionally used to get in and out of your clothes. But they’re also an edgy way to embellish your clothes. Use them to your advantage by drawing attention to where you want a spotlight. Love your waistline? Draw attention there with zipper details. Bonus style tip? Vertical zippers will give you the longest, leanest look.
What do you think? Would you wear zipper detailing? Share your thoughts in the comments!
February 18th, 2009
Photo Credit: NYMag.comBrooches at Verrier, Rag & Bone, and United Bamboo.
Style tip? There’s nothing quite like a brooch to add a dose of instant style to an outfit. You can go big (a la Carrie from Sex and the City), or you can try a smaller piece in an eye catching color or texture.
What do you think? Would you wear a brooch? Share your thoughts in the comments!
February 17th, 2009
Photo Credit: NYMag.comCapes and Capelets at Jeremy Laing, Y-3, and Tuleh.
Style tip? Capes and Capelets add a posh, Euro chic touch to any outfit. They’re a great layering piece and can add texture (as at Tuleh), a sleek sophistication (as at Jeremy Laing), and warmth (as at Y-3). Capelets are lovely on petite women, while full length capes are better worn by taller women.
What do you think? Would you wear a cape or capelet? Share your thoughts in the comments!
February 17th, 2009
Photo Credit: NYMag.comLayered Dresses at Karen Walker, DKNY, and Rag & Bone.
Style tip? You don’t have to stick your short sleeved and sleeveless dresses into storage when it’s cold out. Just layer them over a long sleeved shirt or sweater. Solids are safe, but don’t you love the visual texture of the grey dress over the green and grey stripes? Gorgeous.
What do you think? Would you wear layered dresses? Share your thoughts in the comments!
February 17th, 2009
Photo Credit: NYMag.comDeep Blue at Lela Rose, Lacoste, and Tuleh.
Style tip? Blue is such a relaxing color, and it’s a perfect shade for cool weather days. For the longest, leanest look, you can wear blue head to toe. But blue doesn’t have to be boring - for more visual variety, combine different shades of blue in the same outfit, as in the Lacoste example.
What do you think? Would you wear deep blue? Share your thoughts in the comments!
February 17th, 2009
Photo Credit: NYMag.comCollarless Coats at Verrier, Jeremy Laing, and DKNY.
Style tip? What’s the opposite of the oversized collar? No collar at all. Wear your collarless coat with a crewnecked shirt to echo the shape of the coat neckline. For extra style points, you may also want to try coats with different neckline shapes, like the angled silhouette at Jeremy Laing.
What do you think? Would you wear a collarless coat? Share your thoughts in the comments!
February 16th, 2009
Photo Credit: NYMag.comBold and Beautiful Necklaces at Jason Wu, Reem Acra, and Lela Rose.
Style tip? While they’re tough to wear, bold and beautiful necklaces truly do give you star power. The trick to wearing the necklace (instead of having it wear you)? Go easy on the rest of your outfit - no crazy silhouettes, eye popping patterns, or rainbow colors. Just keep it simple to let your bold and beautiful necklace shine.
What do you think? Would you wear a bold necklace? Share your thoughts in the comments!
February 16th, 2009
Photo Credit: NYMag.comCropped Pants at Abaete, Verrier, and Lacoste.
Style tip? Cropped pants are usually a Spring/Summer trend, but they’re hanging on for Fall/Winter 2009. Probably not a good move for super cold climates (unless you cover up with tall boots), but do-able for warmer locales. In order to look your longest and leanest, do as the Lacoste model (pictured right) does: wear boots or socks in a similar color to your pants to create an unbroken visual line from toe to waist.
What do you think? Would you wear cropped pants during Fall or Winter? Share your thoughts in the comments!
February 16th, 2009
Photo Credit: NYMag.comStatement Plaid at Lela Rose, Diane von Furstenberg, and DKNY.
Style tip? Plaid was big last year, and it’s going to be huge next Fall and Winter (and likely beyond). Mix up your basic plaid wardrobe with some statement plaid prints. Try an oversized repeat (like the Lela Rose and DKNY dresses) or a rainbow assortment of colors (as seen in the Diane von Furstenberg jacket).
What do you think? Would you wear statement plaid? Share your thoughts in the comments!
February 16th, 2009
If you’re interested in playing with pattern, but your closet is full of solid colored clothing, you’re not alone. We get tons of questions from women asking how to start to integrate pattern into their wardrobe. The good news? Though the prospect of patterns can be pretty daunting, the reality of patterns is that they’re really easy to wear. The key is to match the size of the pattern to your personal architecture. If you’re petite, opt for patterns that are smaller in size–and vice versa. Here’s a fashion formula that shows you how to start wearing pattern:
1. Start with the basics: a plain white button down shirt and a pair of high waisted grey pants.
2. Against this basic backdrop, add the key to the outfit: a statement yellow and brown patterned shell. Let the collar on the white shirt peek out from under the patterned shell.
2. Toss on a brightly colored coat in a complementary color. Because yellow and green are next to each other on the color wheel, they pair together nicely. Also notice how the 3/4 sleeves on the coat allow the lower part of the sleeves on the white shirt to be seen.
4. Slip on a pair of heels. The brown color of the heels echoes the brown in the belted green jacket.
How do you wear pattern? Share your style with us in the comments!
February 12th, 2009
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