Fave Looks: Ivana Helsinki

8.7.2013

Fall is just around the corner.  Taking a look back at some of my fave collections from February’s NYFW.  When the first few looks came out for Ivana Helsinki I had to gasp! I mean bleached denim, yes please!! I was especially obsessed with this look of edwardian sleeves to add to the denim fantastic-ness.  Can I wear this to some fancy Art Opening please? The white tights brought the collection together and looked very fresh. Once it gets cold I am definitely getting some white tights, can’t wait!  And hopefully one of these dresses.  I wasn’t expecting Ivana Helsinki to have this girly vibe, it came as a surprise, but no complaints from me!!

{photos courtesy of Sister Tribes}

Dancing on the Water.

7.12.2013

Waterfront escapades, Roebling Tea Room ramblings, and rooftop galloping. All in a days work.

Waterfront in Williamsburg, NYC

a bit to eat at my favorite haunt in Williamsburg, Roebling Tea Room

Rose with friends on the rooftop

this lil bow bracelet by Sonia Rykiel, absolutely adore. perfect staple with my halogram shoes from Urban Outfitters

This Express Dress is a perfect shape. The circular skirt allows you to breathe on these hot summer days yet feel very feminine.

Outfit: Express Dress, Sonia Rykiel Bracelet, Urban Outfitters Deena & Ozzy  Sneaker Wedgies, Purse from Century 21

Decade Guide: Bathing Suits

6.19.2013

 | CARINE GILSON | NANETTE LEPORE  | DOLCE & GABBANA |

| JETS by Jessica Allen White | Karla Coletto | Norma Kamali |

 | TOP SHOP | TARGET| MIU MIU |

| MISSONI | CALYPSO ST BARTH | ANTHROPOLOGIE |

Sketching outside Lincoln Center.

9.24.2012

With all the beautiful weather that was happening during NYFW I couldn’t help but take my sketch book along and capture the scene outside Lincoln Center.  Here are some snapshots right before I headed inside for the Nanette Lepore show.

Oufit, top to bottom:  Hat: Thrifted, added Floral Pin

Dress: Nanette Lepore

Necklace: Monserat De Lucca Paper Airplane Necklace

Belt: Thrifted

Handbag: Remi + Emmy c/o Century 21

Shoes: c/o Century 21

 Final runway shot at Nanette Lepore.

Fave Looks: Orla Kiely Spring 13

9.19.2012

If she’s known for anything, Orla Kiely is marked by her young at heart vibe. It was no surprise, then, to see a mini Van Leeuwen truck parked in front of her Mercer Street store.

Further approach yielded more fun-at-heart quark: in the back of the store, there was a hippie style rv turned video viewing booth, and the sounds of Tennessee Thomas playing 60s jams and French pop filled the room.

Fashion Week is typically known for its breakneck pace and non-stop busy mode. But for the first time ever, I understood the Corona ads where people step out of the office and onto the beach. The store transported me and it was full on blasting a sunny and fun vibe that put me right into vacation mode. I grabbed a PIMMs cup and sipped my way through the collection.

Of course everything was very Orla Kiely replete with sixties inspired silhouettes and prints, sprinkled with a strong but nuanced touch of 50s Cocktail silhouettes throughout. A strong collection continued with an assortment of shift dresses including one that was crocheted. Some of the neater details were scalloped collars and sophisticated bow detailing on dresses and handbags. Travel was clearly part of her inspiration in this collection, and I’m not being artsy or profound when I say that: the assortment literally included the world’s cutest mini airplane prints and sailboats print displayed in a number of color patterns including Neapolitan (of course). Fabrics included both a white sheer 1960’s graphic flower in a sporty tee and a flirty skirt. The collection popped with colors of grass green, sherbet pink, lipstick red, navy blue, and white.

I left wanting just about everything in her collection, and a vacation. But as they say during Fashion Week, I’ll sleep (and vacation) when I’m dead!

(photos via Bradbury Lewis)