The final show that I’ll be recapping from my time at New York Fashion Week is the Lacoste F/W 15 runway presentation. Held at Lincoln Center, the show was elaborately staged on a set that evoked a feeling of being on a court. The collection was a mixed homage to the characters of Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums and the brands founder, Rene Lacoste. Shirts were emblazoned with “Rene Did It First” as a cheeky nod to the iconic labels founder and his simple shirt design that launched a fashion powerhouse. Not simply focusing on sportswear, Lacoste’s current designer Felipe…
#tbt with BooHoo.com
Today’s post is inspired by one of my favorite style icons, Grace Kelly. This fellow Philadelphia girl was one of the most famous actresses of her time and went on to become real life princess when she married Monaco’s Prince Rainier III. She also had an incredible impact on the fashion world through her impeccable personal style and frequent collaborations with legendary costume designer Edith Head…
Date Night with Le Chateau
As I mentioned last month, I’ll be acting as a style ambassador for Le Chateau for 2015 and each month I’ll be taking on a different sartorial challenge. Since February is the month of love thanks to Valentines Day, this challenge was all about creating a perfect date night look. This lace crop top and matching skirt make for a look that is both romantic and alluring thanks to the tiniest hint of skin at my midriff…
Houndstooth Le Caniche Noir for NYFW
My love for this jacket by Le Caniche Noir knows no bounds, so much so that I have this exact style in another fabric and color pattern and both came with me to New York for fashion week. Another love of mine is Polette eyewear, a new discovery that I recently came across. This French company offers both men’s and women’s eyewear at shockingly affordable price points…
Runway Report: Misha Nonoo X Aldo Rise F/W 15
One of my fashion week highlights was attending British designer Misha Nonoo’s Valentine’s Day runway presentation. Since launching in 2011, her eponymous line has quickly become a favorite of the fashion community and celebrities like Emma Watson, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Classic yet youthful with a school-girl meets suiting aesthetic, Nonoo’s F/W 15 ready-to-wear collection is a mix of elegant separates and a handful of standout dresses. Beautifully tailored…
Runway Report: Banana Republic F/W 15
Banana Republic has always been a top choice for classic professional attire. However, thanks to the newly appointed creative director Marissa Webb, Banana Republic’s first ever fashion week showing was packed with the fashion crowd who were collectively exclaiming their appreciation for the F/W 15 collection. Under the aptly titled hashtag #thenewBR, you can see on social media what a stylish new direction the line has…