Yearly Archives: 2011

Layers of Gray, Nautica

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin
Though in my last post I complained about the sea of gray at NY Fashion Week, I'm now going to do a 180 and post this photo of a guy in gray. Why? Because saying...
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Striped Scarf, Jason Wu

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin
Love this splash of color and tortoise shell sunglasses in a sea of black and gray. Also, the more shows you have to attend in a single day, the smarter it is to wear jeans!
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Casablanca Look, Rachel Comey

Posted on February 11, 2011 by admin
The wide-brimmed hat, dark lipstick, vintage bag and a flared wool trench are so Ingrid Bergman in "Casablanca." Bringing a little 1940s mystery to modern-day fashion.
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Fur Hat and Fisherman’s Sweater, Rachel Comey

Posted on February 11, 2011 by admin
I love the mix in this outfit, and it's something we're seeing more and more. A fancy fur hat gets dressed down with a swingy wool coat and fisherman's sweater, but then the bright silk...
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Joanna Hillman at Rachel Comey

Posted on February 11, 2011 by admin
The ever-fashionable Joanna Hillman of Harper's Bazaar arrived at yesterday's Rachel Comey show. Note the new, longer skirt length! And the green coat with an oversize fur collar is a winner. Also note the difference...
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Two Party Looks, Bubble & Cube

Posted on February 10, 2011 by admin
One of the most stressful things about fashion week can be deciding what to wear - especially to the after parties. You know the quandary: dressed up, but not too much, making an effort, but...
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Susie Lau, Bubble & Cube Party

Posted on February 10, 2011 by admin
Fashion blogger Susie Lau of Style Bubble hosted a party last night at the W Hotel Times Square showcasing her writing and the fashion photography of Shini Park of Park & Cube. Lau has always...
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Porkpie Hat, 14th Street

Posted on February 9, 2011 by admin
Before we segue into the sometimes zany world of NY Fashion Week guys, here's what downtown guys are wearing. The porkpie hat and double breasted coat conjure up the "Boardwalk Empire" era of 1920s toughs...
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Model Off Duty in Leather Pants, University Place

Posted on February 8, 2011 by admin
Beautiful layers of a chunky cashmere knit sweater, tweed coat and thick scarf get the finishing touch with sexy leather leggings on this woman on University Place, presumably a model. They are all back in...
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Winter Layers, University Place

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin
You know it's been a long winter when we're overjoyed that it's 41 degrees outside. Take advantage of the (slightly) warmer weather by ditching the heavy coat for layers: sweater, jacket, scarf, as in this...
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Puerto Rico Eats: The Luquillo Kiosks

Posted on February 4, 2011 by admin
Not far from the El Junque rainforest in Puerto Rico is a mecca of sorts for Puerto Rican street food. On the northeast coast, sun worshippers are drawn to the town of Luquillo and nearby...
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Houndstooth Trousers, Madison Avenue

Posted on February 4, 2011 by admin
Whenever non-fashion industry friends ask me to name a big new trend, I tell them "wide-legged trousers." Inevitably they shriek in horror. How can wide-legged trousers possibly look good on anyone but a model? This...
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Black and White Bows, 8th Street

Posted on February 3, 2011 by admin
Such a cute Parisian ingenue look on the streets of NY. Black and white from head to toe, and even her rain boots have bows!
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The Commodore

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin
What would you do for a great plate of fried chicken? At the original Pies-N-Thighs in Williamsburg a couple years ago, fried chicken fans had to be willing to wait. The line snaked out the...
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Cinched-Waist Parka, Madison Avenue

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin
As much as we love coats - camel coats, winter white coats, print coats, belted coats - it is the parka that gets the most play when the weather drops below freezing. But the Norma...
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