This week Ann Marie (a frequent Seamsters reader and fashionable Philadelphian) is going to handle our Seamsters NY fashion show coverage. Ann Marie left her regular job as a producer for national public radio to attend a handful of shows at fashion week. At NY Fashion week NPR credentials didn’t get her into the first few rows, or any seat really, but she can provide a regular person’s view of all the hub bub. She was hoping to be inspired by some of the shows, but she hasn’t really been. She has liked some of the shows a lot though, and will be posting about them in the next few days.
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NY fashion week brought to you by Ann Marie…
Tuesday, February 6th, 2007Wide leg jeans…
Sunday, February 4th, 2007
The inevitable change from the skinny jeans we have all learned to wear was bound to happen. Every magazine I open and every shop I go to, I can’t help but see a gazillion wide leg jeans. Above are a pair by Lips jeans, a new up and coming denim line. With my small frame, I’m not sure I can pull of the wide legs, but I think they look great on long legged models.
What do you all think, will you wear them or stick to your favorite skinnies?
Do we dare to think about swimsuits while there is snow on the ground…
Tuesday, January 30th, 2007
Although I am in no shape to be strutting my stuff at the moment, I’m thinking ahead to the summertime and what swimsuits I’ll be wearing at the shore (and on my honeymoon!).
New obsession…Heritage 1981
Sunday, January 28th, 2007
Okay, so I now have a new shopping obsession…Heritage 1981. Now, I have to admit I felt old having been born before 1981, but I took a deep breath and managed to enter the store to be welcomed by soooo many cute affordable pieces. Heritage is owned by Forever 21 but is a bit more of a preppy combination of Free People meets Hollister. The prices are a little bit higher ($25-$50), than Forever 21, but still cheaper than H&M. The fabrications are much nicer, i.e. yarn dyed plaids galore, heavy printed knits in fun shapes, and lots of great distressed and faded looking historical style prints. But for all of you 9-5ers there are no career clothes and absolutely no club clothes. There is a decent sized men’s section even in this pint sized King of Prussia, PA location with men’s tees priced around $12. There are a few strange overlaps between Forever 21, such as a few of the same prints in slightly different ‘bodies’, and the accessories carry Forever 21′s packaging. I’d like to be more fooled by their branching of labels, but overall I’m totally obsessed.
Pretty…Lala
Thursday, January 25th, 2007
Proenza for Target…
Thursday, January 25th, 2007
Proenza,Proenza,Proenza everywhere I turn there is so much hype over this line for Target so I figured I’d jump on the bandwagon to deliver you some news about it. If you can’t wait until it hits the target stores, head over to Opening Ceremony (35 Howard Street,at Broadway & Lafayette Streets in NY) between Febuary 2nd-5th to get some Proenza merch before it even hits the Target stores. I’m not a hardcore Proenza fan, but I do feel that this Hawaiian thing is going to be huge for summer so, happy shopping!
W’s Venezia shoot…
Wednesday, January 24th, 2007
Inspiration…I love seeing a good photoshoot, one that shows a new perspective on beauty,clothing, and character. I love Mariacarla Boscono as the model (especially as a bruenette!), and I am deeply envious of her makeup artists’s ability to wave around a little Yves Saint Laurent liner with such perfection.
Forever 21…forever
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007
The other day I ventured out to the mall…yes I actually went into a mall (gasp!). The one and only reason was to go on a shopping mission to Forever 21. Above are two of my finds from the excursion. Shopping at Forever 21 is a little habit that I just can’t kick after getting hooked on the shop in midtown (NY). I used to be such an H&M sort of girl, but these days Forever 21 seems to fit my needs best. Their quick interpretations of Topshop and the catwalks have a higher-end sensiblitiy compared to H&M. My trick to pulling off the looks is to size up. I tend to be a small in most shops, but I opt for mediums and larges which helps the pieces look more designer-y. Which store do you all prefer, Forever 21 or H&M?
Toile de Jouy slips…
Sunday, January 21st, 2007
I love these toile de jouy slips by Free People. They are so cute and could even double as a dress if I wished. Such a nice contrast from the normal sort of lingerie you see at the typical stores.
Manoush…
Friday, January 19th, 2007
I’m loving the Manoush website. I’ve been a long time fan of Manoush, and always saw the line in my favorite boutiques, but never even thought to see if they had a site. I got curious just now, and took a gander and was pleasantly surprised. Small lines always tend to have weird non-functioning websites, but this one is a feast for the eyes! The styling absolutely perfect and beautifully arranged mixing and matching so many inspirations/ideas from morrocan-ish belts to femme embroideries which feel like treasured doilies.
64th Annual Golden Globes…
Tuesday, January 16th, 2007
Well, what kind of fashion blog would this be if I didn’t mention the Golden Globes. I’m not really a gown sort of girl, but here are some ladies that deserve an honorable mention. I always love Chloë Sevigny, in a vintage Yves Saint Laurent I think it’s great that she opted to wear a print. No matter how wacky her looks always are, she always looks contemporary and fun. The only thing I didn’t ‘get’ about the styling was the shoes, they were too chunky. I love Sienna Miller’s milk maid hair, but the Marchesa dress was a bit stuffy for her. And last but not least, Jennifer Garner, in Gucci looked nice and elegant. I love the simplicity of her dress and her casual and modern approach to hair and makeup.
Prada-esque head wraps…
Tuesday, January 16th, 2007
Alas, everything looks better in Teen Vogue…I love the idea of these wacky Prada-esque pin-up girl headbands, but I’m seriously doubting my ability to rock these outside of the house. What do we all think, do any of you dare to sport it on the street?
Cute Camis…
Monday, January 15th, 2007
I stopped into Urban Outfitters the other day, and fell in love with these two tops. I had to even purchase two of the cami on the left! I absolutely adore the blue and black polka-dot cami shown on the right (it’s by Free People). Blue and black are one of my all-time favorite color combos, I think it’s going to be next weeks purchase…
I’ve found love, in a jazz shoe…
Thursday, January 11th, 2007
Okay, so I finally found a jazz shoe I actually love. The other day I received an anonymous tip regarding these adorable shoes by B. The online store, bStore London, carries the brand Marrie which has some really similar cute styles. I love how delicate they are, and in red, so unexpected!
Awesome…Isabela Capeto
Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
Another lady mentioned in Sample, is Isabela Capeto. I remember the first time I ever saw one of her pieces in person, I felt like I had struck gold. She recently started selling her work at Barney’s, and it’s the kind of garments that attract your attention from waaaaay across the room. Although the above images look subdued, in person her pieces are not the case. They are an explosion of artwork from beading to embroidery to print, her pieces are always filled to the max with visual interest. Check out her site at http://www.isabelacapeto.com.br/.