I’ve been knee deep in menswear this week and will be from now on. I must say I was surprised the first time I worked in menswear as to how much I loved it. It’s all in the details, and everything is so impeccably crafted and elegantly classic, I cannot get enough. Here are some men’s fashion gems for your fancy.
Skip the shower and put on your best Above-it-all Hippie face (or as the French would say Bo Bo)…Coachella just swept through the dry warm weather of the West, leaving behind a stream of Hippie fashionspiration for all to carry into the summer months. Although all of these looks border on costumey for my personal taste, it is always fun to gather style inspiration from everywhere. So get some inspiration for the Summer from the Coachella Fashion of last month.
Just a quick fashionspiration pop for you today. I know we are finally hitting the warmer weather Thank God! But my best friend was spotted at Fashion Week by Chictini and I had to show her off! You can go vote for her adorbs style on the ChicBook so show some love if you would like!
I’ve been whistling the tunes of my favorite Broadway songs in my apartment the last few days and it got me thinking about the fashionspiration you could pull straight out of the bright lights of Broadway. So one more time with feeling here is some great Broadway inspired fashion you can pull into your modern everyday style.
Menswear
The vested tuxedo feel of menswear is used directly in Newsies, as well as the glitter version in A Chorus Line. I personally love rocking a menswear look in my wardrobe. It feels empowering and sassy all at the same time.
1950’s
The full skirts of the 1950’s probably make for a Broadway costume designer favorite since they are dramatic and still free for the dancers’ choreography. I added a fedora which of course would have been what the men wore but hey how cute is a fedora with a sundress and wedges? Broadway inspired fashion is just that, inspired, so you don’t have to be literal like a costume.
It’s that time of year again, the flowers are blooming, the sun is kissing faces, and the rooftops are open again with awesome Manhattanites lounging with artistic cocktails in hand! The Spring and Summer in New York City are my absolute favorite and it’s what keeps me going through the Winter. Here’s a fun Spring outfit for the office to beat out the fluorescent lighting.
Neon is hot hot hot for Spring/Summer and this neon sequined tank from Urban Outfitters reminds me of a highlighter…but one I really like making notes with! To top it off with this bold cobalt blue pleated Banana Republic skirt, I’m in girly heaven. With some gold chains and accessories I am ready to go. And don’t forget a rugged denim jacket for when the office is chilly. This ultra faded Levi’s red tab jacket is cropped, ripped, and fabulous.
And don’t forget the most important part… shoes! Look how adorable my pink suede Charlotte Ronson shoes are?! I love them, they are the perfect amount of girly and put an extra skip in my step.
I had the priveledge this week of working in the iconic 4 Times Square Conde Nast Building where fashion legends have graced the halls. I am at Glamour Magazine and the team here is amazing, I love coming in to work. Here is a peak at my view of Times Square all day. Also since the weather has been amazing, I have had lunch in Bryant Park everyday this week! Sitting by the fountain, overlooking the great lawn, and the architectural gem that is the New York Public Library…it just does not get old. Here is a pic for you of my little piece of heaven.
May the odds be ever in your favor as I hope you have already read The Hunger Games and have become as obsessed as I have. Are you ready for the movie? Well Katniss, Gale, and Peeta will grace the silver screen this Friday and Panem waits with breath that’s baited. But I’ll tell you what else I can’t get over, the Jennifer Lawrence style that is gracing every magazine lately! I spy a new fashion muse on the horizon, watch out Blake Lively!
As I was flipping through this month’s Glamour magazine, my jaw dropped when I got to this page. The Jennifer Lawrence feature for The Hunger Games. Doesn’t every woman want a picture of herself…this powerful and sexy all in one? I am loving the black jumpsuit.
The Jennifer Lawrence style so far has been very guilded, maybe a tip to some upcoming awards n’est-ce pas? Regardless, I’m loving the funky twist on the Old Hollywood glamour dress she rocked at The Hunger Games movie premiere. And look at that hairstyle! I will be trying that in the VERY near future.
Her co-stars Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson are certainly hotties. I have a feeling I will be just as torn between this love triangle in the movie as I was in the book. For those of you who have yet to read it…you have no idea! You must read The Hunger Games as soon as possible and then go see the film. Be sure to rock your best guilded Jennifer Lawrence style to the theatre and send me a picture!
Oh…and a little movie tidbit. The Hunger Games was filmed in Charlotte, NC. My hometown! I was so excited when I heard this, I cannot wait (even more) to see the movie!
It was a beautiful St. Patrick’s Day weekend and I hope you celebrated properly. NYC was built by the Irish and since I am Irish it’s even more fitting to really get in to the celtic mood! I took a weekend break and headed out to Connecticut with a bestie for some needed R+R. What I wore was demanding the Spring weather stick around for a long time.
I rocked fun color with my floral print crop top sweater, thanks Beacon’s Closet, Brooklyn. Perfect for a subtle touch of St. Patrick’s Day green. This cobalt blue accordion pleat skirt from Banana Republic is the latest fav of my wardrobe and is perfection with the top. This weekend I switched out my Winter wardrobe for my Spring wardrobe…one of my favorite things to do! I love finding my favorite clothes that I forgot about since August. And I LOVE pairing my old favorites with my new favorites, as in this case!
I spy with my Old Hollywood obsessed eye an iconic Upper East Side apartment….can you guess who lived here? This is the apartment of Audrey Hepburn as Holly GoLightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s! This is one of my all time favorite movies and walking down this block feels like they are about to yell action and I will Audrey Hepburn herself stroll down the stairs in her Little Black Dress, hat, and diamonds. It gives me chills to live in a city that is so iconic and special. I just love NYC.
I cannot believe it has been a year since last St. Patrick’s Day! It is more significant for me because a year ago today was when I got laid off and had to begin my game plan for finally working in the fashion industry. This economy seems to really throw some harsh blows…but if you can stand the pressure, the reward is great. In honor of my Canniversary I thought I would keep it optimistic with some great green outfit inspiration ideas for your St. Patty’s Day ensemble! I am Irish afterall…this is an important holiday!
I am feeling inspired by the fresh Spring Breeze today my darlings, and this windswept mood board will hopefully be just the fashionspiration you need to whisk you out of dreary winter and into your polka dot rain boots to dance among the popping up posies.
The Embellished Life 
