Author Archives: Marcy Swingle

Marina Larroude at Derek Lam

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Such a pretty summery look on Style.com's Marina Larroude. Love how she chose ankle-strap heels in a mossy green to complete the outfit. Unexpected and chic.
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Ada Kokosar at Alexander Wang

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
A cool and unusual look on Ada Kokosar on a hot and steamy day: brown silk fringe blouse and a baby blue pleated skirt. The pop on blue on the bag brings it all together.
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Manzanilla

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
CLOSED There's very little in the food department that's too crazy for New Yorkers. Pigs' tails, chicken feet, durian ice cream, cronuts: all can be found on a menu near you. So it came as...
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Printed Pants and Hermes Bag, Lincoln Center

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Bring on the heat! One benefit of scorching temperatures: there's no reason not to break out your most colorful, tropical prints, like these printed pants seen on a guest at New York fashion week. Paring...
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Rainy Day Look on Zanna Roberts Rassi

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
A great rainy day look on Zanna Roberts Rassi, who mixed a bright red maxi skirt with chunky heel black boots - the perfect balance of practicality and style.
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Alder

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
When Wylie Dufresne's 71 Clinton Fresh Food opened in 1999, it was notable - and notorious - for luring wealthy uptown diners to the Lower East Side, then the land of artists and immigrants. Blocks...
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Photographer in Layers at Fendi

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
This look is all about the mix - love how she fearlessly pairs lilac suede booties with a green print tee over an orange and white striped dress. It's a new way of layering that...
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Cherry

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Try as I might, I could never be a sushi purist. As much as I appreciate the exquisite creations at places like Neta, where local fish gets molded onto a bed of perfectly seasoned rice...
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Michelle Elie in Comme des Garcons

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
In a world where there's so much pressure for designers to take the commercial route, putting out season after season of "safe" clothes guaranteed to move at retail, Rei Kawakubo's Comme des Garçons is an...
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Lafayette

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
For the last ten years, one man has dominated the French restaurant scene for downtown New Yorkers: Keith McNally. It's hard to imagine the Meatpacking District without Pastis or SoHo without Balthazaar, two highly stylized...
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Michelle Harper at DKNY

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Michelle Harper wore this exquisite belted brocade coat to fend off wet weather at the DKNY show. The cat eye sunglasses and red lipstick are the icing on the cake.
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Zanna Roberts Rassi at Lincoln Center

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Zanna Roberts Rassi cleverly layered a cross-print sundress with a black tee underneath and motorcycle jacket on top for a great combination of edgy and girly.
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Olivia Chantecaille at Peter Som

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Floral prints have come a long way now that they've gone high tech, with an unprecedented richness of detail and saturated color. Olivia Chantecaille wore a bright pink and red floral dress to the Peter...
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Model Off Duty, Astor Place

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Loved this punk-inspired look on a model off duty in Astor Place: all black, including black creeper shoes, except for the bit of irreverent fun that is the pink fluffy hat.
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Punk Look, Astor Place

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
I'm really afraid to see what all the celebs and fashion people wear to Monday night's Met Ball for the new punk exhibit. Chances are that the red carpet will make us all feel cynical...
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