Now that the dust has settled on that certain Paris heist, lets talk about the real bling seen on the runways -- metallic! Seriously, who doesn’t like a bit (or a lot!) of sparkle to spice up their wardrobe? Metallic adds dimension to every outfit and the best part is that it becomes the main focal point, and therefore, your key accessory as well. The Paris runway shows were draped in metallic, here are my favorite looks...
Milan Fashion Week - Better Late than Never!
Outwear is not just for the cooler months, it is a fashion essential for upgrading your wardrobe during all seasons - so I loved seeing Milan Fashion Week runways covered in classic outerwear pieces, but with an edge added! For example Versace took the classic leather jacket silhouette and twisted it into a color block leather jacket that amps up any outfit. Taking a classic item and adding a little something extra to it can really personalize your style. Here are some of my favorite looks:
London Fashion Week SS17
Flower Mania!
“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking,” this quote from Miranda Priestly on the Devil Wears Prada couldn’t be more wrong. Although not groundbreaking, florals are a trend that have become a classic and don’t appear to be going anywhere soon. Floral motifs adorned almost every runway during London Fashion Week. Here are a variety of different ways to incorporate flowers into your spring wardrobe and break you out of your winter slump of bulky layers.
Bold is the New Black
Sunday night marked the 68th Emmy’s award ceremony and there was no shortage of brightly dressed stars. I can’t think of a better way to end NYFW than have award season fail right behind. Let’s be honest, the Red Carpet is the best part of any award show and the Emmy’s Red Carpet is no exception. Here are my picks for the best (and boldest) dressed:
Top Row: Viola Davis - Marchesa, Sarah Paulson - Prada, Priyanka Chopra - Jason Wu, Amanda Peet - Altuzarra
Bottom Row: Emily Ratajkowski - Zac Posen, Angela Bassett - Christian Siriano, Constance Zimmer - Monique Lhuillier, Terrence Howard - Isaia
All images from Vogue and Yahoo Fashion
Tuesday, Wednesday... And Finally Thursday!
Holy embellishments! As hard as I've tried to avoid being repetitive in regards to texture, pattern and color, it is impossible to omit these looks in all of their gorgeous glory -- separates and suiting alike! Boxier jackets and elongated trousers are all the rage this coming season. Here are my favorites from the runway these last three days of NYFW: Ralph Lauren, Nanette Lepore, Ashley Williams.
Style tip: Trousers are an excellent alternative to denim as they can be dressed up or down and have the ability to flatter every body type.
All images come from Vogue and Fashion Radar GPS
NYFW Spring 2017 - Day6
Stripes
Stripes were all over the runway yesterday, heading in every possible direction and across all styles imaginable. Fashion has an anything goes attitude and stripes are no exception.
Here are a variety of Day 6 runway favorites to incorporate stripes into your wardrobe. These looks are from Proenza Schouler, Oscar de la Renta, Rag and Bone and Lela Rose.
Style Tip: Break out of your striped sweater box and bring this bold pattern into your skirts, jackets, dresses and coats for the approaching layering season!
All images from Vogue
NYFW Spring 2017 - Weekend Wrap Up
Good thing that you can never go wrong with black and white because this weekend's shows were all about the contrasting "colors". And since black and white never go out of style, finding a beautiful print and silhouette can really set your outfit apart. No matter where you are going, day or night, black and white looks have the ability to streamline your outfit more so than even the boldest of colors. Here are some of my favorites looks from over the weekend:
Top row, L-R: Banana Republic, Prabal Gurung, Altuzarra, Jenny Packham Bottom rom L-R: Beyond beautiful looks by Carmen Marc Valvo
Style Tip: On those days when you just don’t know what to wear, pairing black with white is an easy match.
NYFW Spring 2017 - Day 3
Texture is the new accessory whether it be appliqués, fringe, knits or lace. These textures need no assistance in making a statement and regardless of the season, texture is a versatile way to add a twist to any outfit. These four looks from Novis, Jason Wu, Akris and Tanya Taylor are my Day 3 runway favorites!
Style Tip: Be sure to keep accessories to a subtle minimum to avoid competing elements -- and looking over styled.
NYFW Spring 2017 - Day 2
MIDI'S
During day 2 of NYFW, printed midi's owned the runway. Midi’s are a great staple piece for any occasion, they are so effortless, yet have the ability to give off a clean polished look. I love these four midi's in particular, by Supima Design, Brock, Ulla Johnson and Marissa WebB -- the airy fabrics and soft prints evoke feelings of vintage femininity.
Style Tip: Take these midi's from day to night by layering on jewels that are as light in weight as they are in color so as to create a tone on tone shimmer.
Images from Vogue and Fashion GPS Radar
NYFW Spring 2017- DAY 1
In anticipation for what’s to come this New York Fashion Week, I thought I’d start my list of daily favorites -- and kicking off the list are jumpsuits which have superseded the long standing maxi dress trend and transformed it to something a bit edgier. Jumpsuits can be just as versatile as your favorite pair of jeans or your LBD. My personal favorites from Day 1 of NYFW are by Nomia, Escada, Trina Turk and Rachel Comey.
Style Tip: Jumpsuits are great because they can be either casual or dressy. My favorite way to dress down a jumpsuit is to wear it with a great pair of flatforms, sneakers, booties or wedges and my favorite way to dress up a jumpsuit is to pair it with a killer heel and a long silk tassel necklace.
All images from Vogue
SUMMER FAVORITES 2016
Summer is the time to liven up your wardrobe by taking advantage of the beautiful colors and patterns! It is important to push your boundaries a bit by adding elements that make you stand out - especially those of you whom revert to the same old neutrals in your wardrobe.
And while the summer months seem to be drawing to a close the heat isn't going anywhere soon! With that being said, I wanted to recap some of my summer favorites, from sunglasses to sandals, and give you a guide to follow when pondering what to wear through Labor Day Weekend.
Speaking of LDW, I will be lounging at Gurney's in Montauk Friday, 9/2 - Tuesday, 9/6, and am available to book time styling looks, accessorizing outfits and to help with any fashion emergencies.
SUNGLASSES
CHLOE, $395
PRISM, $340
On the left are Chloé's 'Isidora' sunglasses in rose gold. The brown degradé lenses are transparent enough to showcase the eyes while shading them as well. PRISM's Venice sunglasses, on the right, are inspired by the 50's cat-eye shape with a multi-colored pattern accentuating the acetate frames. This shape is most complimentary on a round face.
SWIMWEAR
ERES, $520
MISSONI, $530
I have always been a fan of Eres swimwear and lingerie as their fabrics and silhouettes flatter the body in the classiest of ways. This beautiful hunter green in particular would be stunning on any skin tone. And Missoni's two-piece on the right is the perfect summer bikini. The colors within the chevron pattern in the crochet-knit fabric give off a classic bohemian feel that I love.
COVER-UPS
ELAN, $54
LA PERLA, $828
You can find this flirty crochet cover-up on Nordstrom.com for an extremely affordable price, in both black and cream. I personally love the mix of textures and how it will showcase any swimsuit underneath. The La Perla satin cover-up in an optical print and color-blocked handkerchief hem creates a sophisticated look that can easily be carried into sunset cocktails at the beach bar.
summer dresses
ZIMMERMAN, $740
FREE PEOPLE, $248
Zimmerman's 'Roza' dress is the perfect white summer dress. Pair with sandals or wedges in neutral tones and natural hair to create an effortlessly relaxed look. The gorgeous floral printed dress is from Free People. Its over sized silhouette makes it the perfect dress to throw on with sandals and walk out the door. This dress can easily be carried into the fall season because of its darker tones.
sandals
PRADA, $875
RACHEL COMEY, $247
These Prada block heeled sandals are the quintessential "Laura shoe". The gold hardware and crisscrossing solid black leather make them a classic staple for any wardrobe. On the contrary, the stunning yellow and black croc-embossed leather of these Rachel Comey rounded heel sandals will automatically amplify any outfit -- including a solid summer dress.
Tech Savvy Soirée: Styling for the 2016 Met Gala
Once again, I had the honor of styling the beautiful Diana Taylor for the The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Met Gala. The 2016 theme for the Costume institute exhibition was “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology”, which opened up many options to draw inspiration from when curating Diana’s look for the event.
While some stylists might have have shopped the stores for wearable technology, I became inspired by the maker movement: the subculture of DIY computer-aided prototyping that is taking hold of the fashion world. I wanted to do something bold, and I knew just who to call: The Lane Tech Makers.
Lane Tech is a historic, award-winning Chicago public high school where my brother, Jeffrey Solin, is a Computer Science teacher. Over the past few years, Jeffrey has helped build one of the most advanced maker labs in the country, while his students have become an army of brilliant Makers themselves. When I contacted Jeffrey about the opportunity to collaborate on custom couture for Diana Taylor and her long-time partner, Michael Bloomberg, Jeffrey and his students were excited by the prospect of using their cutting-edge software and hardware to create something truly unique.
After sourcing fabrics, extensive conference calls, numerous overnight shipments and many meetings, we had a design in mind and selected the perfect textile for Diana’s capelette, a navy suede skin with a reptilian patterned gold paint finish.
“Even former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg took the theme to heart.
Looking over at his companion, Diana L. Taylor, he said, ‘She gave me a wood bow tie made by machine.’”
Following the specifications of Carli Beardsley, one of my go-to New York City tailors, the Lane Tech Makers used special lasers to fabricate two key pieces for Diana and Michael’s ensembles: they laser cut each piece of suede for what Carli built into Diana's capelette, and they laser cut a living-hinge wooden bow tie, which Carli then attached to fabric, ultimately accessorizing Michael into the spirit of the event!
For the creation of the bow ties, student Manali Desai led the Lane Tech Makers in using a highly precise laser cutting machine to create a "living hinge" cut that allows hardwoods and other non-flexible materials to bend with ease.
I pulled jewelry options from Oscar de la Renta and Seaman Schepps for the final touches to Diana's look, not that the ensemble required much more bling than it already had!
"Anna Wintour was extremely complimentary of both Michael's bow tie and my outfit. Thank you Laura!"
- Diana Taylor
Credits:
WARDROBE: NYCSTYLIST custom capelette and bow tie. Roland Mouret gown. Manolo Blahnik kitten heels.
JEWELRY: Oscar de la Renta Light Gold Starfish Button Earring and Light Gold Graphic Lily Bracelet. Seaman Schepps Gold and Sapphire Link Bracelet.
BEAUTY: Makeup by Kelli Bartlett, Director of Makeup at GLAMSQUAD. Hair by Giovanni Vaccaro, Creative Director at GLAMSQUAD.
Word of the Week: Denim
den·im
ˈdenəm/
noun
a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans, overalls, and other clothing.
You can never go wrong with a classic pair of 511 Levi slims, an American heritage staple, but what about changing it up a little? This year denim has become a fashion frenzy, with frayed edges, patches, stitches, and fur. Denim has officially been accepted into the fashion family. The streets of Milan, New York, London and Tokyo were flooded with the #DenimRevolution pioneers, strutting the sidewalks in innovate collages of indigo.
Check out our favorite denim trends:
Frayed Edges
Patch Denim
Overalls
Bellbottoms
the Button-down Skirt
the jumpsuit
High-waisted denim
Painted Denim
The patch jacket
The Oversized Jacket
the denim frock
Distressed denim
Images from: http://www.vogue.com/fashion/street-style/
https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=denim&rs=typed&0=denim%7Ctyped
Word of the Week: Inspiration
in·spi·ra·tion
ˌinspəˈrāSH(ə)n/
noun
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
It is officially time for spring cleaning! Ridding your closet of dark hues, hefty wools, and huge parkas. This season the Shore color palette will be sweeping the stores with faded mid-tones and natural shades.
ulla johnson
balmain
nina ricci
All Photos from: http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2016-ready-to-wear
Mood Board Photos: https://www.pinterest.com/fm22825asp16ann/
Phrase of the week: Street Style
street style:
Adjective / noun
any offbeat or avant-garde fashion inspired by contemporary culture of urban street people
Let's be honest, the real runway is on the streets of New York, London, Paris and Milan. No need to have fear of missing out on the couture shows because the fashion outside is just as amazing.
Spring Street style trends for 2016:
Fur, metallics, Army jackets, leather, embellishments, embroidery, complementary colors, and floral patterns
new york
london
Paris
Milan
All Photos by Phil Oh: http://www.vogue.com/fashion/street-style/