Snow.
So, this is basically a very casual version of me on a snowy day at home. I spent the morning with a client, then headed home to work on my computer, drink coffee and listen to an awesome playlist full of Ray LaMontagne, Ernie Halter and Ryan Adams. A little later, my friend Laney came over and and I whipped up a sort of random, spur-of-the-moment pasta dish that consisted of peas, spinach, brie cheese, lemon, oil, butter, salt and pepper. I gotta say, for scrounging around in a very empty fridge, it turned out well.
Alright, I’m off to prepare for tomorrow’s project, which I am very excited about and will be able to give a full report on everything, very soon! Stay warm and dry, my lovelies! xoxo
Curious About Couturious?
Y’all need to check out this awesome site that just launched called, Couturious.com. Not only do you get to pick a background and a model, and dress her in anything you want, as many times as you want, but you can also shop the outfits that you create! Above are some of the outfits I’ve designed so far, which was super fun and easy to do. I suggest you go now and play in the closet!
How To Wear: Colored Tights…The Bold Way!
More brightness from from the lovely company, We Love Colors. Another big thank you, Heather!
So, if you are new to My Style Pill or this column, “How To Wear,” which is fairly new itself, let me recap a little bit…
I get a lot of questions about how to wear specific items, like scarves, belts etc. and most often, how exactly to wear colored tights. So, I decided to start a little column called “How To Wear” which will be a couple of posts at a time—all about the same type of item—coupled with a little description, along with photos on how I would personally wear it, and my tips on how you can too!
So, without further adieu, I give you…
HOW TO WEAR: Colored Tights…The Bold Way!
What I’m Wearing: We Love Colors Nylon/Lycra MicroFiber Solid Color Tights in Pastel Mint
How I’m Wearing Them: In person, these tights are actually a very minty blue, which can be tricky to wear because they are sort of “out there” compared to other color choices people might opt for when choosing colored tights. However, that did not veer me away from trying them out. I decided that, for both outfit versions, because they are so bright and different, I wanted to allow the tights themselves to be the statement piece. Granted, I’m wearing stripes in one outfit and mixed patterns in the other, which both can be categorized as “busy,” but I tried to ground both looks by not varying the rest of the color palette. The “skirt” in the top photos is actually my blue and white striped sundress that I remixed a bunch here! Anyway, even in the outfit where I am mixing patterns, it remains cohesive because it’s still only white and black, letting the eye still go directly to the bright blue tights!
How You Can Do It Too: So, now that we know how to wear bright tights in a monochromatic technique, shown here, it’s time for you to try branching out a bit. :) I totally understand that this look might not be everyone’s style, but what I would like you to take away from this post when wearing a brightly colored tight that is not the usual deep plum, navy or gray, is have fun with them! Make it the showcase item of the outfit. My tip is to put the tights on first and then build the outfit around them. That way you will stick to basic items that won’t overwhelm your final look. Good luck!
Weekend Wear, Part 2: Project-ing All About Town
( My new favorite, and very manageable, way to wear my hair. The twist and tuck!)
Okay, so I realize that project-ing, is a made up word, at least in the way that I am using it (as in the action of doing a project, not actually projecting onto someone else) but whatever. Sometimes it’s just something you have to do to.
Anyway, part of the project that I was working on this weekend required using a flip video camera and doing some fun filming of my very favorite spots around the city. Once I felt I had enough footage for the day, I decided to add in a few still shots of my outfit for kicks. I realized later that I didn’t get any photos with my coat open except for the very top shot, so, sorry about that!
Instead I’ll give a little explanation about the ensemble above. I am wearing the ultimate combination of splurge versus save, except I was lucky enough to have the splurge items, which include the trench, clutch, and heels, gifted to me, courtesy again of the lovely, lovely girls at Coach. However, generally speaking, when shopping for myself, I am a big advocate of investing money on quality items such as bags, coats and shoes, because if purchased thoughtfully, those items end up being quality staples in your closet for years to come. This is definitely the case for me regarding these Coach items. The pieces of this outfit that came from my own closet happen to be very thrifty, which creates a nice price point juxtaposition. My jeans are from Target, my belt, and blouse are thrifted and each cost $5, my scarf came from H&M, the sunglasses from a street vendor, my ring from F21, my watch necklace is vintage, and my striped tank is from Banana Republic (thanks Mom!). A nice contrast of items, I would say.
My Outfit:
Sunglasses: Street vendor on St. Mark’s
Necklace: Vintage, Grandmother’s watch on chain
Ring: F21
Scarf: H&M
Red checked blouse: Thrifted at the Brooklyn Flea
Striped tank: Banana Republic
Belt: Thrifted
Jeans: Mossimo, Target
Trench: Courtesy of Coach
Heels: Courtesy of Coach
Clutch: Courtesy of Coach
Weekend Wear, Part 1: It’s All In The Bag
Happy Monday! So, I had a very eventful weekend. The activities consisted of lots of eating, photographing, thrifting, videoing, walking, laughing and more eating. These photographs were taken on the way back to my apartment, and to be honest there wasn’t too much rhyme or reason when putting this look together, besides wanting to be comfortable. But, I do have to point out the lovely bag that I am carrying, courtesy of the lovely girls at Coach, which is part of one of the projects I am working on. I can’t wait to tell you guys more about it, but for now, I will just leave you with these photos. I promise to share my news soon! xoxo
My Outfit:
Necklace: H&M
Earrings: Urban Outfitters
Sunglasses: Vendor on St. Mark’s
Blazer: H&M
Shirt: Thrifted from Beacon’s Closet
Sweater: Banana Republic
Leggings: My Mom :)
Boots: Thrifted from Beacon’s Closet
Bag: Coach (!!!)
Interview With: Stylist, Lori Goldstein
Lori Goldstein
{Hair by Bumble & Bumble—Jimmy Paul, shown above} {Make up by Lucia Pieroni, Shiseido}
The entrance to the runway.
The show.
Gorgeous.
Interview with Lori Goldstein on styling for Vera Wang:
My Style Pill: How did you and Vera meet?
Lori Goldstein: I met Vera about seven years ago through the legendary Polly Mellen, who I worked with at Allure, and Vera was working at Vogue. She said that Vera was looking for a stylist and said that the two of us would be perfect together. We met and it was like we were separated at birth. And, the rest is history.”
MSP: Do you find that you have similar aesthetics?
LG: We have totally similar aesthetics. The more we work together, the less we even have to speak. We really love the same clothes.
MSP: What was your first reaction when you saw Vera’s looks for this season?
LG: Love. I love that there was a little more mens tailoring. I love all the short dresses, I love all the embellishments, and I always love where we’re going. For me, it’s my job to put it all together. I love when I see all these great clothes I get to play with and make great outfits out of them.
MSP: What has Vera said about the inspiration behind this collection?
LG: A little film noir. She likes the darker colors and the mystery of the old films, and it was really just a starting point for all of the great pieces that are here now.
MSP: Is it hard to remain composed and focused in a crazy atmosphere such as this? How do you stay focused?
LG: I am very used to it now, but it was very overwhelming in the beginning. But, I think the more we do anything, the more confidence we get, the clearer we get. You can definitely get jittery but I know how to meditate. I can get back to my center and get grounded, and know that it will always come through. I can definitely freak out, but you just stay in your zone for the most part and that just comes with time. You have to stay focused and eventually it becomes second nature.
MSP: I hear you have your own line for QVC called LOGO Instant Chic. How do you take what you know from such high fashion and bring it to QVC?
LG: For me, the transition has been very seamless. I don’t really think there is a big drop for anybody—it’s a price point—but it’s also a way of thinking. It’s never been about a price point for me it, it’s been about how you express yourself. Clothing and fashion and how we live our lives is how we express ourselves. So, no, the transition has not been weird, its normal. I know people that don’t have the privilege to afford super expensive items, but that have this incredible style that blows my mind, and I know people that have more money than God…and, well, God bless them.
** Check out Lori’s new collection on QVC, and become a fan of her new line, on Facebook!
Kate Spade and Rebecca Ward
This week has been a busy one for sure, but I have had a blast with Fashion Week in full effect and having my Godmother, Pam in town visiting from Seattle. Last night, I was able to attend a cool even held at the Kate Spade store in Soho featuring Rebecca Ward’s art installation, which consisted of brightly colored tape all around the store. I met up with fellow bloggers from What I Wore and The Owls Are Not What They Seem, but was only able to stay a short time before heading uptown to meet Pam and my friend Ayn to see the musical, A Little Night Music, with Angela Lansbury! Afterward, Pam and I wandered around Times Square a bit, which was refreshingly quiet, but still amazing with all the energy and bright lights. I did the obligatory photo for fun before heading back downtown to have a late dinner of paninis, soup and wine at ‘ino. Only one more day before the weekend and I am SO excited! Hope you all have had a lovely week so far! xoxo
In the Interim…
This is what happens when it’s blizzarding out and you still have an hour left to kill before the next fashion show starts. In this case, I am waiting to make my way to the Walter show, but don’t really want to step out into the slush and snow until I absolutely have to. So, in the meanwhile, I am sitting drinking coffee and looking out the large windows at the Apple store in the Meatpacking district, waiting, waiting, waiting. How is everyone’s day going? Good, I hope! xoxo
Sneak Peak from Vera Wang Fall 2010 RTW
More fun photos to come! In the meantime, Happy Fashion Week!
Outfit Remix: One Shirt, Three Ways…Black and White Gingham
One gingham shirt, three different ways.
(The best part? It’s a mens shirt that was on sale for $10 at the Gap!)
Version #1: Meetings and such.
First look of the day, wearing my new gingham shirt that I got over the weekend. Wore this outfit to a meeting this morning. (I promise to divulge all the details super soon, I promise!) It was comfy and I felt put together, without looking too fussy or overly-primped.
Version #2: Knockin’ about the house
Second look of the day. I actually didn’t wear this outfit out of the house (besides to photograph it) or in public, but I just love my Target jeans and the cross-and tuck-look with this shirt so much, I knew I had to take a photo of it. Plan on wearing this combination soon, though.
***The trick to the cross-and-tuck shirt technique is to wear a thin tank underneath, that way you don’t have to worry about pinning or taping the shirt! I am wearing my gray racerback tank from American Apparel.***
Version #3: Celebration dinner!
As you all know my Godmother is in town and we went out to celebrate her Birthday tonight. I took her to Diablo Royale where we had yummy margs (mine was spicy mango!), salty chips and tasty fish tacos. YUM. I haven’t worn my sky blue jeans from Cheap Monday all that much this winter, so I thought it was time to bring ‘em out of hiding. (For those who are wondering, the white dots are snow!)
Now, tell me, which ensemble is your favorite?
(I think mine is the middle one!)
Outfit 1:
Hat: Boutique in BK (can’t remember the name!)
Glasses: St. Mark’s street vendor
Scarf: H&M
Necklace: Fred Flare
Earrings: Urban Outfitters
Tank: American Apparel
Shirt: Gap
Blazer: Ann Taylor Loft
Leggings: My Mom :)
Boots: Boutique in Soho (can’t remember the name!)
Bag: H&M
Outfit 2:
Glasses: St. Mark’s street vendor
Necklace: Fred Flare
Earrings: Urban Outfitters
Tank: American Apparel
Shirt: Gap
Jeans: Mossimo for Target
Shoes: F21
Outfit 3:
Blazer: Banana Republic
Necklace: Fred Flare
Earrings: Urban Outfitters
Tank: American Apparel
Shirt: Gap
Jeans: Courtesy of Cheap Monday
Boots: Thrifted from Beacon’s Closet
Bag: H&M
