Posts Tagged ‘street chic’

Street Chic: Sonic Youth Concert

5th August 2010 by bellastraniera No Comments

There’s long been a crossover between the fashion world and Sonic Youth, the post-punk band that put on a surprise performance at a recent Marc Jacobs show. Though “rocker” is considered a category of dress now, this genre-bending band can’t be pigeonholed into a singular style, musical or otherwise. Along with dark rocker looks, they [...]

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Street Chic: New York, Late July

23rd July 2010 by bellastraniera No Comments

It may be the dog days of summer, but street fashion marches on. As these New Yorkers demonstrate, when you’re wearing less during the summer, it’s the little details that count: rolled cuffs, bright lipstick, and eye-catching accessories.

Great individual style, mixing neutral grays with a pop of coral on the lips and turquoise-framed sunglasses. An [...]

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Street Chic: Madison Square

16th July 2010 by bellastraniera No Comments

How do you stay cool and still look chic in hot weather? A few fashionable folks demonstrated how in Madison Square and environs on a 90-degree afternoon.

If you have silk pants or a silk jumper, now is the time – they feel light as air, even in extreme heat. These red, white and navy striped [...]

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Heat Wave, East Village

8th July 2010 by bellastraniera No Comments

How do you keep your cool in the East Village during a heat wave? Summer may call for gingham prints and khakis in the Hamptons, but that look just won’t fly in this neighborhood, formerly ground zero for New York’s punk movement. Savvy dressers managed to keep the edge without looking like an excerpt from [...]

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Street Chic: Governor’s Island Polo

29th June 2010 by bellastraniera No Comments

Despite 94-degree heat, New Yorkers dressed to impress at this Sunday’s Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic 2010 on Governor’s Island. Elaborate hats, some of them made by the wearer, dotted the sidelines at this match while Prince Harry faced off against Nacho Figueras. While sundresses are still a favorite for polo attire, short shorts and rompers [...]

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