7 Fashion Trends for Spring 2011

March 22, 2011 By Emily Marucci Leave a Comment

Okay city girls, do you want the good news or the bad news first? Okay, Okay—the good news is that this years Spring and Summer fashion is about the “3 F’s”…feminine , flattering and flirty.  The bad news: You have a lot of shopping to do, and so much to choose from.  So here are my picks to help your sprees go as smooth as possible!

1.     Maxi dresses/skirts:  This floor grazing maxi dress is a hot trend for spring.  They are comfortable; flattering for all figures and make a statement evenwithout accessories! (Tip: long dresses are no longer just for nighttime, rock it during the day for a soft hippie look!)

2.     Lace:  You cannot afford this lace trend to pass you by this summer. It’s a feminine and fresh look, whether you wear it as a cropped top, dress, or tights.  Not to mention, super easy to throw on and automatically dress up an outfit!

3.     Jumpsuits: Fun and flirty, this trend is great when you need to throw something on over a bathing suit at the end of a sand-filled day at the beach.  Inspired from the 70’s, the jumpsuit has made the ultimate comeback. Throw on some heels and you’re ready to go out!

4.     Crop Tops:  Crop tops are back.  This 80’s style can be a great look as long as you pair it with the right bottoms.  It works best  with some high waisted shorts, skirts or jeans.

5.     Florals:  Nothing like some floral prints to ward off the memory of the long cold winter we just trudged through.  Florals brighten any wardrobe; try a floral clutch to add a touch of color to any outfit!

6.     High waisted everything:  Again, the 70’s are back and in action! Diss your low-rise looks and try a flared or skinny high waist look.  Trendy and chic, try a high waist jean short and pair it with our “number four” selection for an effortless look.

7.     Feather accessories:  There’s something about feathers this Spring; celebrities such as Nicole Ritchie and Vanessa Hudgens have been seen donning feather earrings and headbands for quite some time now and it looks like the trend is sticking around for the Spring and Summer.  It’s the ultimate Boho look for a summer city girl.

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Who Won the Grammy for Best and Worst Fashion?

February 15, 2011 By Emily Marucci Leave a Comment

The Grammys is the hottest music award show; always unpredictable in all of its artsy and beautiful couture.  Vivid colors, shimmering sparkles, and elegant dresses were showcased by our favorite artists this year.  Here’s a look at my picks for fashion dos and fashion do nots!

Glee actress Lea Michele looked stunning in an Emilo Pucci ruffle gown.  It was a surprise she wasn’t in Oscar de la Renta since she is under contract with him, however, the choice was great and her lipstick was the perfect pick to add a splash of color.

Heidi Klum sparkled in a sexy gold Julien Macdonald gown.  Metallic dresses are always the way to go to the Grammys because its fun and young edge.

J.Lo shimmered on the red carpet wearing Elilio Pucci, Christian Louboutin shoes and Cartier jewels.

Selena Gomez was a vision in another metallic number in designer J. Mendel.  She had just the right amount of accessorizing with Schwartz jewelry, Brian Atwood shoes, and a Judith Leiber clutch. She said her dress made her “feel like an award!”, I’m just glad she didn’t go with Justin Beiber because his velvet suit could have taken away her great look.

My personal favorite was Julianne Hough in her flowy pink Malandrino gown.  The print was fun and vibrant, her plunging neckline was just enough sexiness, and her tousled loose hair made her look effortless.

Here are some more of my best dressed picks, including Bruno Mars, Drake and Naya Rivera.

Grammy fashion is always a little bit more eccentric than the other award shows and sometimes the over-creativity can backfire, result in tacky and over accessorized looks! (Sorry Gaga and Hayley!)

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Feature: Black Friday – Shop Till You Drop!

November 23, 2010 By Emily Marucci Leave a Comment
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Eat-so-much-turkey you fall asleep at the table on Thursday, and shop-till-your-feet-are-numb and you drop on Friday!

The Friday, formally known as Black Friday, by definition symbolizes the beginning of a period where retailers no longer have losses (the red) and instead take in the year’s profit (the black).  Informally, it’s a day where retailers participate in plummeting prices and offering discounts, hopefully making prices drop to extreme lows, (yes!).

Here’s a look at what the future holds for us shoppers:

Apple

The store is participating in Black Friday; however, the store keeps the details of the sale secret until a few days before.  Last year, ipods were 30% off, computers 25% off and 15% off on accessories.  So it is definitely something to look forward to!

401 West 14th Street

767 Fifth Avenue

Steve Madden

The store will be handing scratch offs to all costumers. You can scratch 20%, 30%, or 40% off of your shoe purchase!

540 Broadway

41 West 34th Street

Target

Black Friday is starting 4 days prior to the actual date!

517 East 117Th Street

TJ Maxx

There is a rumor that the store will be offering Ipads for $399 compared to the normal selling price of $499.

620 Avenue of the Americas

808 Columbus Avenue,

Best Buy

Starts 5 am Friday morning

622 Broadway

60 West 23rd St corner of 23rd St and 6th Avenue

And if your more of a click, type in your credit card number, instant purchase kinda’ person:

Walmart

Will be offering free shipping with no minimum purchase required until December 20th!

http://www.walmart.com/

Amazon

Starting Black Friday early and is offering deals on TVs, cameras, and blu-rays.  They are also having a prelude to Black Friday video game sale where they will be offering new video games deals every day leading up to their Black Friday sale which starts on Monday

http://www.amazon.com/

Dell

Dell will be having discounts on desktop computers, laptops, servers, and computer accessories.  For example a Dell Vostro laptop that is usually $438 is now $349.

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/us/segments/bsd/holiday?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&dgc=DM&cid=34809&lid=1540145

For Children:

American Girl

Is offering free shipping.

http://www.americangirl.com/index.php

If you’re antsy about new where-abouts, you can track Black Friday updates on “Black Friday, Gotta Deal?” which informs us with news, rumors, and ads as they are revealed!

http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/

Side Note: Unfortunately Kanye West will not be performing on the Today’s Show on Black Friday… Better luck next year.

The Streets of NY: The People and The Fashion

November 10, 2010 By Emily Marucci Leave a Comment
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Here is a look at what is going on right now on the streets of New York when it comes to fashion.  As a street style blogger, I approached people who said New York influenced their personal fashion style.  The city is home to over 1,000 showrooms and couture houses, hundreds of the best designers in the world show their work here and the Fashion District, one of the fashion capitals of the world, is located in the heart of Manhattan; it is no wonder why NY residents find themselves embodying the latest trends in fashion, it is all around them!

Pairing slouchy trousers with flirty tops, casually carrying a chanel purse around, jean shirts, fur vests, fringe pocketbooks, cloth ties, suede lace up mens shoes… these are just a few hints of what people are wearing in the streets of New York.

Many more editions of fashion from the streets to come!

(Special thanks to Studentstylenyc.blogspot.com/ for contributing)

Review: Gallery Bar

October 15, 2010 By Emily Marucci Leave a Comment
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A perfect addition to the Lower East Side, Gallery Bar is a bar that accommodates lovers of art and nightlife.  It combines visual experience with a party atmosphere, with its spacious showroom and welcoming ambiance.  By day, it is a gallery exhibiting works by contemporary artists on its walls.  By night, it turns into a lounge on the main floor, bringing in up to 150 people on a weekend night.  The atmosphere is dimly lit, dressed with leather couches, weathered wooden tables and lots of candles.  On the bottom floor, there’s a seperate bar that’s ideal for private parties and reserving tables.  The scene is upbeat, there’s a DJ that plays mostly hip hop inspired tunes.  The main floor is equipped with a photo booth in the back next to the DJ, serving for great fun while having a few
cocktails.

Where: 120 Orchard St.
Website: gallerybarnyc.com
Best Nights: Thursday and Saturday
Downfall: Crowded (If you see that as a problem)
Can wait in line, if filled to capacity

Watch out: You can’t find it easily; the sign in the front isn’t visible!

Feature: Top 10 Must-Haves for Fall and Winter

September 28, 2010 By Emily Marucci 2 Comments

Top 10 Must-Haves for Fall and Winter

1.  Statement necklaces

Turn an outfit into a fashion statement! A chunky, bold necklace can be an inexpensive way to bring runway style to your every day wardrobe.

2.  Military

This fall is all about the utilitarian trend.  Infantry-inspired jackets and cargo pants are the perfect pieces to contribute to an outfit. For the “military chic” look, it’s best to rock it on top or on the bottom and then pair it with a feminine piece to add contrast.

3.  Capes

Without a doubt, capes are this year’s most sought-after outerwear.  The look was seen all over the runways from Prada to Wang.  Since this look is baggier on top, it looks chic when you pair it with skinny jeans or leggings.

4.  Over-the-knee boots

A look for the brave. This traffic-stopping look is aggressively chic and was all over the runways this year. The look is bold and has an inherent sexiness, so it’s best to wear it with more modest pieces.

5.  Wide-leg trouser

Ladies all around are happy this look is coming back! Flare legged jeans and trousers add light to an outfit.  Not to mention it allows comfort when dressing up or dressing down.

6.  Leather skirt

It’s essential to introduce leather skirts into your wardrobe.  It’s the perfect way to conquer the rocker look: femininity with a side of tough girl.

7.  Animal print accessories

Best for clutches, shoes or bags, this trend adds a little something to your outfit.

8.  Leather jacket

Nothing says fall like a soft leather jacket. Wear it over a graphic tee, a white v-neck, or add a rock and roll feel by adding it to a gauzy soft dress!

9.  Thigh high knee socks

Great for the cooler weather, thigh high socks are one of this year’s most wearable styles.  They look fab with almost everything: flats, skirts, shorts, dressers.  And they can easily transition from fall to winter.

10.  Nail polish: beige

Beige nails are a perfectly simple compliment to an outfit.  This year’s most talked about nail polish “All Hail McQueen,” by Butter London, honors the late and great designer Alexander Mcqueen. It’s a neutral nude with tiny sparkles and can be found online for $14.00.

If you loved our Top 10 Must-Haves for Fall and Winter, check out our Spring closet must haves.

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