Author Archives: Marcy Swingle

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obsessed with food and fashion

Ruby Aldridge at Ports 1961

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Marcy Swingle

You may have already seen this image in some incarnation or other, since there were a lot of us street style photographers on the scene, but I just love model Ruby Aldridge. The idea to pose on the railing outside … Continue reading →

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Meredith Melling Burke at Ports 1961

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Marcy Swingle

More white pants in February, this time on Vogue‘s Meredith Melling Burke, in a flared style that goes well with a simple camel coat. The look is luxe but classic.

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Preppy Fashion, Outside Ralph Lauren

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Marcy Swingle

Preppy fashion is always at home at a Ralph Lauren show. It’s risky to belt a navy puffer vest, worn over a black and white print sweater and yet another layer underneath, yet somehow the whole look comes together beautifully.

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All Over Florals, Outside Rodarte

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Marcy Swingle

Florals from head to toe have never looked as good as they do this season, especially in pants suits. A distressed leather jacket makes the outfit more edgy than garden party.

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The Bowery Diner

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Marcy Swingle

When Mathieu Palombino, the French-trained chef who conquered the genre of pizza at Motorino, decided to turn his exacting attention to the American diner, it was exciting news. To what heights would he take the lowly tuna melt, the burger, … Continue reading →

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Susie Lau at Cushnie et Ochs

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Marcy Swingle

Style Bubble’s Susie Lau wore a black and white windowpane check skirt and jacket, a Glamour X Opening Ceremony cat sweater and cat sunglasses to the Cushnie et Ochs show. It’s a very modern outfit with a vintage Audrey Hepburn … Continue reading →

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Mary Alice Stephenson in All White at Carolina Herrera

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Marcy Swingle

Mary Alice Stephenson arrived at Monday’s Carolina Herrera show in glamorous all white – flared pants, fur vest, and an ivory blouse. She’s one of several trendsetters to wear all white for spring this New York Fashion Week.

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Liz Cabral in an Orange Coat, Outside Derek Lam

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Marcy Swingle

Flare‘s Fashion Director Liz Cabral wore a fluorescent orange Joe Fresh coat to Sunday’s Derek Lam show. Bright, fluorescent pops of color have been a continuing motif this season, either as accessories mixed with black or neutral colors or as … Continue reading →

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Sarah Rutson at Rag & Bone

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Marcy Swingle

Sarah Rutson, fashion director of Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford, wore green silk Dries van Noten pants and a black leather jacket to Friday’s Rag & Bone show. It’s a great example of a glamorous, versatile day-to-night outfit, a necessity for … Continue reading →

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Hamish Bowles at Victoria Beckham

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Marcy Swingle

The ever-dapper Hamish Bowles emerged from Sunday’s Victoria Beckham show in a deep blue double breasted suit, moss green scarf and light gray overcoat. He’s never been one to shy away from color.

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