Author Archives: Marcy Swingle

Black and White Print Sweater, Madison Avenue

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
We are fully into sweater season now, but sweater dressing doesn't have to be boring. Big graphic prints and fair isle patterns are showing up on the streets. On Madison Avenue, an oversize black, gray...
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Ada Kokosar at Gucci

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
Stylist Ada Kokosar wore a pale peach No. 9 dress and black (faux?) fur jacket and matching hat to the Gucci show. The look is romantic and moody, though the sleek cut of the dress...
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Seeing Spots, Outside Moschino

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
If you haven't noticed, polka dots have been everywhere this fall/winter 2012, a trend that was spearheaded by Marc Jacobs with his F/W 2011 collection. Loved this metallic polka dot dress outside the Moschino show...
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The Copycat Chef: Slow Cooker Green Turkey Chili

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
It's not always a restaurant I'm copying as the Copycat Chef - sometimes it's a friend. One Sunday afternoon over a Ravens game, fellow Baltimoron Twann described a delicious green chicken chili he was going...
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Black Hat and Red Coat, Soho

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
Though the mildness of this December strikes me as ominous for global warming reasons, at least it has fashion benefits. We have more flexibility getting dressed - there's no need to get totally bundled up...
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Foodie Gift Guide 2012

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
Baffled by everything that goes on in the kitchen? Here are 20 gifts for the foodie in your life. Whether it's the latest culinary gadget or an (online) gift certificate to the hot new restaurant...
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Red and Orange, Soho

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
Love her offbeat mash-up of different shades of red and orange plus the mixture of textures: silk, knitwear, and flannel.
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Fashionista Gift Guide 2012

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
There may be some fashionistas out there who aren't materialists, but if so, I have never met them. You don't have to break the bank, though, to get the look and feel of luxury. Here...
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Tiffany Hsu at Balenciaga

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
Hong Kong's Lane Crawford buyer Tiffany Hsu wore the coolest blue quilted dress to the Balenciaga show. The dress designer is Chictopia (like the website but not), but it's not available in the West. The...
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Flared Skirt, Outside Gucci

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
It's all too easy to fall into the jeans/pants rut when cold weather sets in, but remember: there are some great options in skirts. I'm especially loving skater and flared skirts like this one, which...
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L’Apicio

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
It's hard to believe that Gabe Thompson and Joe Campanale's new southern Italian restaurant L'Apicio, on the ground floor of a sleek new luxury condo building, is just two doors down from what was once...
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Cara Delavigne, Outside Missoni

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
This year's Victoria's Secret fashion show was one of the most over-the-top in recent memory, with not just a $2.5 million diamond bra but performances by pop stars Justin Bieber and Rihanna, who looked so...
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Miu Miu Mirror Paillette Dress, Outside Prada

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
On 57th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York, the shop windows are sparkling right now with rhinestone embellished shoes (Miu Miu) and mirrored backdrops for mirrored dresses (Naeem Khan at Bergdorf Goodman). This Miu...
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Vintage Sweatshirt, Outside Missoni

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
Love how this guest at the Missoni show combined a vintage Indianapolis sweatshirt with stilettos and a YSL clutch. Like many people in the fashion industry, she starts out with a comfortable, casual outfit then...
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Black Dress and Feather Collar, Outside Rochas

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Marcy Swingle
This black dress with lace sleeves and an exuberantly over-the-top gray feather collar layered with a big necklace should be a good inspiration for holiday party dressing. If there's ever a time to go all...
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