My personal style—in apparel—is heavily rooted in classic, elegant, timeless pieces. Then, to add a modern edginess that balances out the style that is my own I look to my obsessories—shoes, bags, jewelry etc. As a result, when I find pieces that can simultaneously speak to the past as well as the present I am instantly smitten—hence my allure to the above.
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Oversized watches and stacks of chunky bracelets have restrained my wrists—quite fashionably—for several seasons now. So I was instantly intrigued and delighted when I came across Links of London's new collection of Sweetie watches which showcase their talent of creating watches as jewelry. Inspired by their beloved Sweetie bracelet, the Sweetie watch is of timeless quality making it an instant classic—a piece that’s, well, timeless.
Summer's coming up quickly and I know many of you are looking forward to the benefit of of those consistently sunny days: a head to toe summer glow. But, while I'm all for sun-kissed skin, it should be obtained healthily, i.e. sans sun rays.
There are heels and then there are shut up, look and listen because I'm-making-a-statement-heels. I don't know about you, but I prefer the latter. Apparently so do the creatives at Salvatore Ferragamo who decided to treat supple calfskin to a special laser cutting technique before adding a little satin and a few studs (under the little laser-cut flaps that look like fish scales) to grace us with this unique metallic gold peep toe bootie with lace detail. S-C-F!
Nothing says easy breezy summer girl like the maxi dress. Long, flowing and effortlessly stylish in crisp white linens, cottons and lace--perfectly fun and flirty summer fabrics. It's my favorite and most comfortable summer staple to don during warm, leisurely days by pairing with flat sandals (try See by Chloé's Jelly Gladiator) and a lightweight tote (try Marcy by Marc Jacobs' Standard Supply Tote).
Equally important as the obsessories you add to your ensemble is the colour you coat your nails. If you’re not feeling the bold, brilliant brights or metallic colour trends and you want to step away from the classic black, red and nude shades…Think in pink.
Severly coveted, just ask Beyonce, Rihanna or Kate Moss, Balmain's collection--by way of Christophe Decarnin--is full of heavily detailed seperates in an uncomplicated color palette of black, white and gray with an exciting pop of bright cobalt blue. Sequins were strong on long sleeved mini dresses--in cobalt blue and black--as well as harem pants while jeans were studded all over. Definitely the easiest item to purchase and wear are the suede five-buckle calf boots that complimented the majority of looks.
Recreating a couple of these key looks is made uncomplicated with the help of French Connection's all over sequined 'Lust' dress in barbara blue. Pair it with Marciano's four-buckle suede 'Daylee' bootie for an expression of urban glamour. Or, slip on Topshop's sequin harem pants, shop your closet for a white surplice blouse and top it off with Arden B's satin collar tuxedo blazer.
On this fifth day of gifting we bring to you a guide inspired by a true Manhattanite. Blair Waldorf--portrayed by Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl)--is the quintessential upper east sider. Blair, and your giftee, are known for taking risks--like a pair of colored lace and opaque mix tights--but know to subdue them with a classic pencil skirt and or neutral colors. Sophisticated and polished yet a girly girl at heart, you will always see details such as bows, ruffles or lace. A thorough sense of style, what looks like a time-consuming ensemble was effortlessly put together in minutes. She looks for modern pieces with classic silhouettes and distinctive details. Luxuriate over our list of Manhattan-chic gifts that are equally timeless and on-trend.
We all know how important a role our environment plays in our day-to-day style choices. This is truly the case for Isabella Swan—the inspiration behind today’s Gift Guide, better-know as Bella Swan. Portrayed by Kristen Stewart in the The Twilight Saga, her style is more relaxed and practical as she braves the elements of the northern hemisphere and undoubtedly focuses more on being cozy than chic. Her down-to-earth vibe has an appealing simplicity. While present picking for your giftee in this vein may not sound like much fun, we suggest shopping for her through the eyes of Bella’s beau Edward Cullen. More aware of the trends yet appreciative of her unique modesty, he’d subtly try to ‘upgrade’ her current options—say, the oversized Jansport backback for the modern Hobo International cross body bag, or the canvas Chucks for the All Star patent leather version. Trek through the remainder of our gift list for more Bella-approved basics with a modern twist.
From the urban jungle emerges a proverbial rock infused R&B trendsetter who's all about the fusion of music and fashion. Music artist Rihanna inspired today's Gift Guide with a style that is fierce and edgy yet seductively sweet. Like Rihanna, your giftee confidently and effortlessly adorns statement-making ensembles that answer to no style rules, because she's always ahead of the fashion pack, writing her own as she goes. She wouldn't dethrone her tiara for an electric guitar--she'd rock them both. And you wouldn't catch her ditching prom to attend a concert. She'd bring the concert to prom--and perform. Accordingly, our gift list includes items that have hard-edged sex appeal with an underscore of soft femininity.
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