tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34102143557127054152024-03-12T20:28:06.790-04:00TrendfulJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-20558448137684341152012-12-02T20:30:00.000-05:002012-12-04T10:34:48.889-05:00Christmas wish list: cashmere<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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It's been a few weeks since I last wrote - a lot has happened: a hurricane, midterms and projects, Thanksgiving weekend, a Miami vacation.. As Christmas quickly approaches, I thought it would be fun to put down all the trends that I am obsessed with in this Autumn/Winter, and the "must haves" that could be great presents or stocking fillers. Most of the inspiration comes from the trends that I see here in NYC, but in a few days I will be travelling to Milan, so I will be updating you also on what are the trend for this holidays on the other side of the ocean.</div>
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But let's start with the first one: <b>cashmere</b>. Who doesm't love it: soft, warm and cozy. Many cashmere sweaters are quite basic, v-neck, turtle necks and crew necks in all the possible colors. Have you ever noticed that? But here in NY I found a brand that produces great cashmere and in fashionable styles, it is called <b><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/womens-apparel/cashmere-shop?id=1000658#!fn=BRAND%3DAqua%26sortBy%3DORIGINAL%26productsPerPage%3D96&!qvp=iqvp" target="_blank">Aqua</a> </b>and as far as I know it is primarily sold at Bloomingdales stores.<br />
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I fell for this particular electric blue and deep blue v-neck sweater that Kristen Stewart wore a few weeks ago, I made a research online and there it was on bloomingdales.com! I bought it online and got it for 40% off with one of the endless promotions Bloomingdale's sends me daily! I cannot provide you the link, because the sweater is, of course, sold out.<br />
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But there are other styles in trend that are worth trying: here in NYC you can see almost in every store crew necks with animals intarsia, or stars, or hearts. Here a few example from Aqua in casmere:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/aqua-cashmere-sweater-bulldog-crewneck?ID=627878&CategoryID=1000658#fn=BRAND%3DAqua%26spp%3D28%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D19">http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/aqua-cashmere-sweater-bulldog-crewneck?ID=627878&CategoryID=1000658#fn=BRAND%3DAqua%26spp%3D28%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D19</a></td></tr>
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Another brand that I discovered here is<b> <a href="http://www.cwonder.com/" target="_blank">C.Wonder,</a></b> and they offer the same styles, in wool at great prices (88$), <a href="http://www.cwonder.com/clothing/shop-by-category/tops-sweaters.html" target="_blank">here</a> a few examples.<br />
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For the cashemere lovers but friendly budgets, I can suggest <a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/us/womens-clothing/collections/womens-cashmere-collection" target="_blank"><b>Uniqlo cashmere collection</b></a>, from $39.99 to $79.99.<br />
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How would I wear it? with classic jeans, or leather skirt, as simple as that!</div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-56833671827680730582012-10-15T12:19:00.000-04:002012-10-15T12:19:58.845-04:00Black skinny pants, leggings, jeans<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This is a timeless trend, but every season it is a fun fashion exercise to start from the basic skinny pants or leggings or jeans and play around with them with the trends of the season. Here a few examples to comment, all:</div>
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I kind of like this outfit: jeans jacket, black leggings, black booties, structured black bag. To replicate the look: </div>
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What about this? Cream sweater, black leggings, beige suede booties, big black leather bag. Replicate the look like this:</div>
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I really like this ensemble, mix of basics with a touch of color: grey sweater, black and white scarf, black denim and red boots. Replicate this look with a bit of cachemire and Dr Martens!</div>
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Great pieces: parka jacket, black leggings, sneakers and a black balenciaga bag. To replicate this look you can have a look at one of my previous posts <a href="http://trendful.blogspot.com/2012/09/nyc-uniform_1280.html" target="_blank">NYC Uniform</a>.<br />
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/fur_vest/set?.embedder=4858797&.svc=copypaste&id=60917230" target="_blank">Fur Vest</a> by <a href="http://trendfulnyc.polyvore.com/?.embedder=4858797&.svc=copypaste" target="_blank">trendfulnyc</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/leather_handbags/shop?query=leather+handbags" target="_blank">leather handbags</a></small></div>
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-80088592696639393532012-10-13T11:47:00.000-04:002012-10-13T13:45:20.095-04:00What I'm wearing<br />
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Today was a super cold day, therefore I decided to wear: <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012/269190/827363/ARAN%20WRAPAROUND%20CARDIGAN" target="_blank">a newly bought grey wool oversized sweater by Zara</a>, a black long-sleeved T-shirt by Benetton - the jeans are a bit of a splurge (Dolce & Gabbana, a similar style <a href="http://store.dolcegabbana.com/us/dolce-gabbana/women/FW-2013/pretty-denim-ftilxd-g865n_cod42266934ho.html" target="_blank">here</a>), as the biker boots (which I love, by Fendi. A similar style <a href="http://www.vinicioboutique.com/en/woman-shoes-boots/19687-boots-fendi.html" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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</span><span style="text-align: center;">ps: sorry for my pink flip flops, they are always in my way :P</span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-7223628072195823372012-10-12T09:31:00.000-04:002012-10-12T22:20:48.271-04:00Fall trends in SohoI have to be honest: I've had a hard time. Up to know I was not able to spot any particular trend, because the weather has been changing so much. It is one of those transitioning periods in the year when you can't spot a definite trend, because people don't know what to wear and mix up everything: summery clothes and jackets, jumpers or sweaters (whatever more suitable to keep warm if it gets chillier), sandals, Uggs or boots.<br />
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Today I wondered around Soho, because it was one of those New York-only beautiful sunny dry days and it was the first really cold day of the month, 11° Celsius. As you can read, I am still referring to Celsius for the temperature, the other table confuses me a lot and actually I am not putting a lot of effort to learn it!<br />
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Anyhow, I spotted this woman in Prince Street, and I believe she shows exactly the "scruffy chic" "non pretentious" trend of downtown New York. And the trend is basically this: total black, jacket, leather (leggings, jacket or pants), motorcycle boots, high street designer bag (possibly in a color that grabs attention), big scarf, <a href="http://www.ray-ban.com/usa" target="_blank">Ray Bans</a>. That's it. As simple as that. But Newyorkers are really good at this, because even though it is a really simple trend to put together, it is never ordinary. There is something in her outfit that makes her pull this trend in an edgy and not pretentious way. Would you wear it?Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-12312478280311741432012-10-07T19:40:00.002-04:002012-10-07T22:47:15.939-04:00N/A in NYC...yet: COS by H&M<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This sounds odd, right? a successful international brand that does not have a store yet in NYC? the fashion capital for definition? It can happen and I have an example.<br />
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I discovered this brand in Berlin (Germany) back in 2011. I was there for a week-end with my friends and, while we were sightseeing, we noticed the store on <i>Friedrichstrasse</i> and we decide it to enter, believing at first it was a local brand I instantly liked the style: basic colors, simple, straight and sleek lines. At the register, I asked a sales person if she could tell me more about the brand and finally I found out that is the "luxury brand" of H&M and it is named <b>COS</b>. <a href="http://about.hm.com/content/hm/NewsroomSection/en/NewsRoom/NewsroomDetails/cos_collection_of_style.html" target="_blank"><b>COS stands for "Collection of Style"</b></a> and was born in 2007. It counts 46 shops around Europe, and a new one opened in Milan.<br />
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While we are all accustomed to H&M high street and budget friendly fashion, COS is a <b>luxury brand</b>, where attention is given to selected materials and details. Of course prices would be a little higher, but nothing so shocking, since the low cost policy, it seems, is inherent in the DNA of the Scandinavian fashion group.<br />
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COS just opened doors before the Summer right in the Fashion District in <b>Milan</b>: a three floors 400 square meters shop - a mega store that is hosting its first autumn line. Benedetta sent me a few pics.<br />
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Just to have a feel of what the brand and its offering are like in other countries, I asked my friend Paola to send me some pics of the COS flagship store in <b>Amsterdam</b>.<br />
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I love the colors, the lines and the minimal design..it's so me! As any successful fashion brand in Europe, I don't feel we will have to wait long to have a store here in the city. In the meanwhile, if you are in Europe you can shop online at <a href="http://www.cosstores.com/" target="_blank">cosstores.com</a><br />
<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-52925622628211760932012-10-01T00:24:00.003-04:002012-10-10T12:09:16.337-04:00fall is coming to Milan..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My friend Claudia back in Milan filled me in on what is going on in terms of Fall trends and fashion over there. After a long and nice Summer that offered the background for the month of September, now it's time to start shopping for the new season also in Milan. And Claudia is quite lucky, as her sister owns a chic boutique, "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/my5thavenue" target="_blank"><b>My Fifth Avenue</b></a>", and therefore she has "all access" to the best Italian fashion brands. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here you can see an outfit she put together while in her store, an outfit she named "<b>worwkear with a twist</b>": black pants by <a href="http://www.patriziapepe.com/us/en" target="_blank">Patrizia Pepe</a>, green sweater with beaded profile by <a href="http://www.sceeby.twin-set.it/" target="_blank">Scee by Twin Set</a>, beige studded shoes and bag both by <a href="http://www.patriziapepe.com/us/en" target="_blank">Patrizia Pepe.</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have never heard/seen of Patrizia Pepe you should check their collection. Edgy and chic. An Italian brand created in Florence by Tessilform in 1993, it is one of the most loved brand in Italy. I have always been a huge fan of it (as Claudia), and I would literally just shop there before the advent of Zara. I always found great pieces for workwear, events and nights out. I believe it is still not distributed in stores in NYC, but you can browse their e-commerce at <a href="http://www.patriziapepe.com/">patriziapepe.com</a> </span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-7093490277737314752012-09-30T13:04:00.001-04:002012-09-30T13:05:32.246-04:00how to replicate a look<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I recently saw this picture about Olivia Palermo running errands in New York, and I instantly loved it. I believe this ensemble is a great transitioning outfit and realy easy to replicate. Put into the mix: a leather sleeved grey jacket or sweater (I bought them both at Zara, but the sweater is not available online), a basic burgundy H&M t-shirt, skinny jeans and a yellow-earth suede pumps, big black cat-eye sunglasses and a statement necklace And you would look absolutely street chic! Here below the inspiration.</span><br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-34627214642176845192012-09-29T22:13:00.004-04:002012-09-29T22:22:32.637-04:00NYC Uniform<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">I created this set on Polyvore that gives you an idea of what is the trend here on the streets. You can literally spot this look on a good number of ladys, age 25 to 35. I believe it is a great combination, easy to put together and pull it off in this first chilly days of Fall. When days get a bit cooler, I have noticed ladys trading the linen parka with a classic and never-out-of-style <a href="http://www.barbour.com/us/womens-clothing/jackets-coats/wax/classic-womens/beadnell-jacket" target="_blank">Barbour jacket</a>. I was so surprised to see it worn here in New York! I remember wearing it as a must have piece back in Italy like 15 years ago! And at that time it was actually a status symbol. </span></small></span><br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-39636314779198777272012-09-24T21:00:00.003-04:002012-09-24T21:00:48.080-04:00Emmy's 2012Yesterday night I watched the Red Carpet and the live show of the Emmy's. This morning I was chatting about it with my friend Paola in the Netherlands, and I was relived by the fact that I was not the only one a bit disappointed by the fashion on the red carpet. Quite boring gowns. Predictable choices. What do you think? Were celebrities already looking ahead into next summer with all the summery colored gowns? Or a bit of a fall back, looking back to this past summer?<br />
I could not see any sharp line between the 2 seasons frankly. And I really like to knnow your thoughts on this!<br />
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A part from my personal comments, I believe we can draw some trends out of the red carpet. Here a few that I believe are worth to be highlighted:<br />
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<b>Yellow</b>: I did not enjoy at all this trend. A way to summery for the start of the Fall season. Julianne Moore in Dior (maybe a bit inappropriate for the 90° in LA), Kaley Cuoco in Angel Sanchez, Claire Danes in Lanvin and Hannah Simone in Emilio Pucci Couture.<br />
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<b>Burgundy</b>: Tina Fey's Vivianne Westwood gown was a bit daring, but still nothing overwhelming. At least here we are peeping into one of the trends of the Fall season. Jena Malone in J. Mendel, Mayim Bialik in custom Pamella Rolland and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in custom Vera Wang.<br />
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<b>Pastel Blue and Acqua Green</b>: Even though a bit too summery for my taste, I believe these 3 gowns were the most daring in the bunch. Zooey Deschanel in Reem Acra, Heidi Klum in Alexandre Vauthier and Julianne Hough in Georges Hobeika Couture.<br />
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<b>Sparkle</b>: To me, this choice is a bit predictable for a red carpet, no? Jane Krakowski in KaufmanFranco gown, Sofia Vergara in Zuhair Murad, Lucy Liu in Versace and Kerry Washington in Vivienne Westwood.<br />
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<b>Orange</b>: Tangerine in Fall? Again? End of Summer flavor? Or SS2013 anticipation? Lindsay Pulsipher, Padma Lakshmi and Ginnifer Goodwin, the latter two in Monique Lhuillier.<br />
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<b>Grey</b>: and finally the trend I enjoyed the most. Even though a neutral, funny enough I believe it was the most interesting and less predictable. Sarah Hyland in Notte by Marchesa, Emily VanCamp in J. Mendel, Morena Baccarin in Basil Soda and Kate Mara in Badgley Mischka.<br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-8833067483424850742012-09-23T21:39:00.002-04:002012-09-24T20:30:22.736-04:00NYCB Gala<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last Thursday, September 20, Lincoln Center was still under the spotlight. This time not for Fashion Week, but for the <a href="http://www.nycballet.com/" target="_blank">New York City Ballet</a> Gala. I can't wait to go and check one of the Balanchine ballet that are scheduled for the next few weeks. A part from fashion, the second top passion I have is ballet. I have been ballet dancing since I was 4, and I have been examining with the Royal Academy of Dancing in London, so for me ballet is a big deal.<br />
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So, while waiting fall trends to take their stage in the streets of NYC, my attention is going to the red carpets. And the exclusive opening gala of the New York City Ballet al Lincoln Center was a big one. Not just for opening ballet season, but for a special partnership with Valentino Garavani,.<br />
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The beloved Italian couturier (in my opinion the best Italian designer ever) has realized 30 ballet costumes for the corps de ballet. And of course this glamorous evening couldn't be it without the many celebrities, wearing Valentino gowns.<br />
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First, Sarah Jessica Parker, who's in the Boards of the NYCB, was wearing a 2012 Valentino Couture collection floral gown, with a golden waist belt, jewels by Fred Leighton, purple Louboutins and a ballerina style updo with a flower in it.<br />
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Another dramatic look that loved was Anne Hathaway. She was wearing a dreamy floral gown from the 2012 Valentino Couture collection as well. As the gossip says, Anne came to support the designer because she would have chosen Valentino as the designer for her wedding dress. I am usually not a fan of florals, but I have to say these 2 dresses are beautifully designed, ethereal and glamorous. Looking at this 2 dresses, I would say florals can be a trend...let's wait a couple of days to find that out.<br />
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A tip for people in London at the end of November: on 11-29 the Somerset House in London will<br />
open an exhibition in honor of Valentino's extraordinary career called <a href="http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/valentino" target="_blank">“Master of Couture”</a>, featuring 130 haute couture pieces created by the <i>maestro</i>.<br />
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And tonight, I am tuned on the Emmy's...Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-76220186644110652332012-09-17T23:06:00.002-04:002012-09-17T23:16:09.291-04:00september italian weddingsWhile we are waiting for a couple of days to officialy enter into Fall and start seeing the upcoming trends being unveiled in the 2 fashion capitals, let's finish off the summer with some wedding attire. September seems to be the new hit month to get married in Italy. The weather is lovely everywhere in my homecountry in this time of the year, so I get why. Not bridal dresses. Guests are far more interesting to me. And Italians know how to pull off a chic and elegant outfit, opting for basic colors palettes, premium fabrics and standout accessories.<br />
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And for those who have never been to a wedding in Milan, here a few insights on how <i>Milanesi</i> guests dress up for a wedding. I have for you 2 examples, 2 different color palettes, 2 different styles.<br />
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Let's start with my dear friend Claudia, she's wearing an effortless and ethereal blush dress, of a spanish brand that I was not actually very familiar with, <a href="http://www.hossintropia.com/es/en/catalogo/" target="_blank">Hoss Intropia</a>. Claudia has an exquisite sense of style - always great findings. Love her late summer style, perfect choice for a chic wedding at a <i>villa </i>in Milan.<br />
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At another Milan venue, my other dear friend Benedetta, goes for a darker and bold palette: black-and-white Moschino dress, Chanel bag and shoes, and a playful headpiece bought at <i><a href="http://www.rinascente.it/webapp/" target="_blank">La Rinascente</a></i>.<br />
Italian posh.<br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-33240450588869556522012-09-15T11:40:00.000-04:002012-09-15T11:48:28.149-04:00transitioning to fall... Today in New York is one of those days that made me fall in love with this city. Dry, intense light blue sky, nicely warm and a bit breezy. Fashion wise, it is a challenge to dive into the fall trendsat this time, and what I can see is people starting to mixing up pieces, especially for the chilly mornings and evenings. Blazers are key. And jeans jackets. I see them worn with still summery pieces like dressers (long and short), shorts and tanks.<br />
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The people who know me, know that I usually wear key color or key pieces "uniforms", and I like to focus on the dear colors I wear any season: black, white, gray and jeans. And every season I play around with them, adding up the color trends or the must-haves pieces of the season. Today here in NYC is a late summer beautiful day, and my uniform is: grey tank, jeans, white blazer, black and white ballet flats, and grey bag. I did not know that here in NYC they say: don't wear white after Labour Day...but white is a great neutral color and is also one of the big trends of this upcoming Fall. </div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-54933803055192650392012-09-10T00:11:00.001-04:002012-09-10T01:06:28.698-04:00a new quest. <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I know I have been away for
a while. But believe me, I really needed a vacation. I enjoyed my time
off from school, travelling around the East Coast. But back to business, as it
happens every season, every fashion week – actually every week to be completely
honest – I have started gathering all the possible fashion magazines to see how
the Fashion Authories are declining Fall 2012 fashion trends, that I already seen on runways in January. A perpetual exercise, season after season.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">But, I won’t be talking much
about FNO of FW here in NYC, nor Milan. It’s already done out there. Extensively. What I want to
continue doing, as I did last Summer, is focusing on documenting and delving in
the comparison between two of the most fashion capitals of the world, NYC and
Milan, and how the trends of the Season are interpreted and pulled off – and who followed me in my journey during last Summer saw that the same trend can develop in totally
different ways in the two cities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This journey is really
interesting to me. Personally, even though I have been living in NYC for 9
months, I cannot give totally up my Milanese fashion sense. What I am trying to
do is to absorb the eclectic and scruffy-chic downtown vibe with my classic
colors and never-out-of-fashion pieces of my trademark Milan style. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">At this stage, my
counterpart in Milan, Benedetta (who already participated in this blog and I
thank her for the help she has given so far), is going to help me out in documenting
and detailing even more what she sees and spots in Milan. So, we will be going
back and forth between the two fashion capitals to <b><i>actually</i></b> get what’s going
on, beyond the glossy magazines and personal style blogs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This is a documentary,
a journey, an exploration on what is the definition of a trend on a runway or on
a glossy fashion magazine, but how different metropolitan styles can develop a
common way of styling distinctive of a city. We all follow a trend. Or more than one. Each of us.
Even the most eccentric follows a group within the city he/she is leaving in.
No BS. We all try to make it personal, and express ourselves (fashion=communication)
trying to be unique, we always follow a rule. And we
are the product of the city we live in. Iin Milan you can spot
people from NYC right away; in overcrowded NYC Milanesi can be recognized
instantly. Ever noticed that? I have.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com0New York, NY, USA40.7143528 -74.005973140.3313188 -74.634940600000007 41.0973868 -73.3770056tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-55334337875342534392012-08-14T13:32:00.001-04:002012-08-14T22:43:34.597-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And finally..here I am! A colorful day at the beach, in Coney Island. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Going on a well deserved vacation for a couple of weeks, before starting off again in September with our style posts about <b>fashion trends</b> experienced in <b>NYC</b> and <b>Milan</b>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Buone Vacanze!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ciao, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jennifer</span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-32274917369426164972012-08-14T13:25:00.001-04:002012-08-14T22:42:58.672-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Arm Party = Layering Bracelets + Bracelet Combinations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Probably Leandra Medine, better known as <a href="http://www.manrepeller.com/2011/06/extensive-look-at-arm-party.html" target="_blank">The Man Repeller</a>, when coined the Instagram hashtag <a href="http://statigr.am/tag/armparty" target="_blank">#armparty</a> last year had no idea that this would become a major accessory trend. This trend involves piling up to your wrist every possible bracelet - everything from bangles and cuffs, to rope bracelets and silver or gold. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And in NYC every major trend is never overlooked: <b>bright coloured bangles</b> are the celebrities of this summer, with gemstone-embellished wristlets and leather strapped cuffs sit next to metallic gold bracelets. You probably all have noticed that the jewelry this summer is chunky and bold, a bit geometrical abstract but also and baroque, sparkly and colorful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was a time when jewelry accessorizing meant statement earrings or necklaces, but not this summer: you have to host a summer arm party and your wrists are the centre of attention.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is nothing better that getting <b>style tips</b> from a <b>Fashion Insider</b>. And this week we are all <u> very very very</u> lucky, because I had a <i>not-to-miss</i> Q&A with <b>Silvia Bianchi, General Manager for Neil Barrett, Milan</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take careful notes! And thank you Silvia for your precious suggestions!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Can you describe your personal style?</b> I love mixing male style with sexy details. I like to find the right proportions in a look. Imagine your body divided in two parts: below and over your waist. If you show one part you have to cover the other. I like to wear very short skirts with a shirt, or long pants with a sexy top. And I never forget high heels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>How does Milan inspire your day-to-day style?</b> Milan is a great inspiration, it is always looking forward, a step ahead. Every day and night it is playful to find something special to wear and being different. Milan gives you the opportunity to show your personality and is very demanding: always surprise with clothes and accessories, never be ordinary.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>How does your job inspire your style? </b>I loved Neil Barrett's style even before starting working here. I am very lucky to work for a fashion brand that I love – a philosophy and a style can determine every choice here. At Neil Barrett the focus is in the details: details make the difference in a dress, in shoes, in your house and in your life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What do you think about the current summer bold color trend? Are you wearing it? How are you wearing it?</b> It's a few season that the fashion world is talking about color blocking and unexpected colors. Designers are very playful about it. They are making bolder choices introducing electric blue, brilliant yellow and emerald green (my favorite color in our spring summer collection). It's easier to wear black or white to be ultimately elegant, but using colors in the right way is an interesting exercise in every season. I love yellow flat sandals, emerald green dress and a hot pink bikini.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>How people in Milan are wearing this summer bold colors trend? </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In Milan nobody is afraid to wear something bold or colorful, but without crossing the line of elegance. Especially during Milan Fashion Week, people wear looks often more interesting than the ones showed on the runway! Designers and fashion blogger take inspiration by street style like a real red carpet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What is/are the must-have pieces for this summer in Milan? </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This season offers wonderful geometric prints. The main theme is somewhat classic, but with a touch of bold. In winter the must was a Celine bag. This season everyone has chosen Stella McCartney or a bold colored clutch, funnier for a night out. During a summer day I would rather use big sized bags to carry everything for the city. I like to carry big bags at the beach as well to be always ready to go to a pool party! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What are some of your favorite places to shop in Milan? And online?</b> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I like to go around the city to discover new shops and new brands. If you follow the trends of the top fashion brands, then you can play them out with the new talents. In Milan I like <i>Clan Cafè</i> in the Brera district, <i>Antonioli</i> in the Navigli district and <i>Agent Provocateur</i> at Rinascente. Online I opt for <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/" target="_blank">net-a-porter.com</a>, <a href="http://www.luisaviaroma.com/" target="_blank">luisaviaroma.com</a> and other main Italian brands’ online stores. And of course <a href="http://www.neilbarrett.com/en/" target="_blank">neilbarrett.com</a>!</span><br />
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have recently been told by my friend back in Milan about a<b> new viral multi-colored trend </b>for all
the Italian fashionistas: <b>Cruciani’s bracelets</b>! Unfortunately they are not sold
in the US for now, but it is a fun, colorful and summery trend worth to write
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.braccialetticruciani.it/index.php" target="_blank">Cruciani’s bracelets</a> are macramè, summery and fun “must have” accessory in Milan. Perfect
for all ages, <a href="http://www.braccialetticruciani.it/celebrities.php?idc=15" target="_blank">Italian celebrities</a>, <a href="http://www.braccialetticruciani.it/bloggers.php" target="_blank">bloggers</a> and even <a href="http://styleandfashion.blogosfere.it/2012/08/olimpiadi-londra-2012-arianna-errigo-sul-podio-con-il-braccialetto-cruciani-c.html" target="_blank">Italian Olympic athletes</a> have been all spotted wearing them. But
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The
phenomenon of four-leaf clover bracelets by Cruciani broke in August 2011 when, in
front of Cruciani's boutique in Forte dei Marmi (Tuscany), people were
queuing to grab one or more colors of the bracelet of the summer. And the word
of mouth did not take long to spread all over Italy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Cruciani’s
bracelets made their <i>grand</i> debut in
Milan back in September 2011 at THE fashion event of the year, Milan’s Vogue
Fashion Night Out. Cruciani dedicated a limited edition of the bracelets, created
<i>ad hoc</i> for the Milan’s Fashion Week
and its success was instant among the <i>Milanese</i>
fashion crowd. Cipriani’s partnership with the famous textile group Caprai, made
this collection even more valuable for the exclusive craftsmanship. The
bracelets are all made from needle lace macramé by Caprai textile group: absolutely
<b>100% made in Italy</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fashionblog.it/galleria/braccialetti-cruciani-dove-trovarli-ecco-tutti-i-punti-vendita/4"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">http://www.fashionblog.it/galleria/braccialetti-cruciani-dove-trovarli-ecco-tutti-i-punti-vendita/4</span></a></td></tr>
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most famous Cruciani’s bracelets are easily distinguishable from 7 shamrocks
macramé lace flanked by a C. In particular, the bracelet with the cloverleaf
was born from an idea by Luca Caprai and now it is available in a variety of
subjects: from the famous four-leaf clover, to hearts, to the ultimate success,
the butterfly. Each represents a symbol, respectively luck, love and femininity
and freedom. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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price of the bracelets Cruciani varies depending on the model, but the average
for each bracelet would be 10 euros, that is $14 dollars, so it is really
budget friendly! You can check all the bracelets out and buy them online (shipping
in Europe) at </span><a href="http://www.braccialetticruciani.it/index.php"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">www.braccialetticruciani.it</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">. You can find
the complete list of licensed retailers in Milan <a href="http://www.braccialetticruciani.it/punti_vendita.php." target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://it.paperblog.com/braccialetti-cruciani-il-fresco-accessorio-dell-estate-2012-1173664/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">http://it.paperblog.com/braccialetti-cruciani-il-fresco-accessorio-dell-estate-2012-1173664/</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Color inspiration at The MET. Today I visited the successful exhibition </span><a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/listings/2012/impossible-conversations/introduction" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><i style="font-weight: bold;">"Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible conversations"</i> </a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">at </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Metropolitan Museum of Art</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> in New York. This exhibition is a retrospective on the not-so-well-recalled eclectic Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, </span><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">stilista Milanese</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> globally acclaimed for her creative minimalism. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The exhibition opens and reiterates with <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/listings/2012/impossible-conversations/audio-and-video" target="_blank">videos</a> (directed by Baz Luhrmann), in which we see these 2 fashion masters sit at two opposites of a big black table sipping champagne, and talking about their inspiration on fashion, how they envision women and their style throughout the years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You'll find more than 90 outfits and 30 accessories that capture the most iconic pieces of the two designers, and you will appreciate the similarities and parallelisms (“Waist Up/Waist Down”) of the two Italian designers, starting from the Twenties and Thirties for Schiapparelli, to the Eighties and contemporary for Prada. They definitely explored very similar themes (in fact the exhibition at the end leaves you with a sense that Prada has re-interpreted very clearly Schiaparelli's key styling concepts </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">throughout the years</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">), but the outcome of the two designers has been different as it is filled by the culture, inspiration of the era in which they have played.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are in NYC and you haven’t seen it so far, hurry up! It will be open just <b>until August 19, 2012</b> and it is well worth the visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Today is the day that in
Milan everybody – and I literally mean everybody and the city becomes a “ghost
city” for the entire month of August – goes in vacation, as it is the first
weekend bridging into August. All my friends back in Milan are ready to leave
for the beautiful beaches in Italy, or are already travelling to do so. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So, thinking about vacation
time and tanning on the beach, I am thinking also about beachwear!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">And in Milan everybody LOVES
<a href="http://www.calzedonia.it/en/" target="_blank"><b>Calzedonia</b></a>’s swimwear – which is unfortunately not available in the US. I have
been a dedicated and loyal fan of their collections since they opened in 1986
in Italy and season after season they have become the most trendy, fashionable
and successful Italian brand for hosiery and beachwear. So as I am not in
Milan, I have missed my yearly Calzedonia’s beachwear shopping, but my mother
was so nice to send me one </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.milanomia.com/VIA/CORSOBUENOSAIRES/CALZEDONIA/CALZEDONIA.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Calzedonia Store - Corso Buenos Aires, Milan</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Calzedonia’s beachwear for
Summer 2012 is all about <b>bright colors</b>! My favorite collection is the one
called “Raffy”, simple styles and young lines for an easy to wear bikinis to
comfortably fit the body. Patterns are declined into three different models:
push-up, bandeau (my all time favorite!) or triangle tops. And you can choose
whatever color you prefer, as each pattern is offered in every color of the
season. Raffy collection is a timeless trend for all women, with different body
types, as you can mix and match different styles for top and bottoms and
different sizes as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Below some examples of the
swimwear collection for this Summer. It is not easy to find a definite one
trend for the swimwear this summer, the brand likes to present various offers
from bandeau bikinis (the most popular trend and I would say also the most
comfortable for tanning), triangle bikinis, to more edgy paillettes bikinis.
What do you think? <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://mtroppacioccolata.blogspot.com/2012/05/lestate-2012-secondo-calzedonia.html">http://mtroppacioccolata.blogspot.com/2012/05/lestate-2012-secondo-calzedonia.html</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The bikini my mom sent me :) <a href="http://mtroppacioccolata.blogspot.com/2012/05/lestate-2012-secondo-calzedonia.html">http://mtroppacioccolata.blogspot.com/2012/05/lestate-2012-secondo-calzedonia.html</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mtroppacioccolata.blogspot.com/2012/05/lestate-2012-secondo-calzedonia.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://mtroppacioccolata.blogspot.com/2012/05/lestate-2012-secondo-calzedonia.html</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mtroppacioccolata.blogspot.com/2012/05/lestate-2012-secondo-calzedonia.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://mtroppacioccolata.blogspot.com/2012/05/lestate-2012-secondo-calzedonia.html</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The brand launched a campaign for this Summer to recycle old swimwear, in collaboration with "I: collect Ag", a company that operates in the field of environmentally compatible recycling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Until June 30, all types of swimwear for men, women and children, regardless of brand - and not necessarily purchased from Calzedonia - would be revived in the form of insulating material for buildings, share rubbery carpets, upholstery. But even stuffing of toys, bags or rags for cleaning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Green initiative, among many others that occupy the front pages of newspapers in this period, which also brings an economic advantage to those who embrace it: for every old lady costume, whole or bikini, which will be returned, there will be a discount 5 euros on the purchase of a new bikini. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;">An interesting idea without any doubt.</span></div>
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410214355712705415.post-24772931533421732352012-07-25T00:15:00.000-04:002012-07-26T22:31:26.905-04:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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trying to show post after post how in NYC the bright color trend is a big thing.
And colors have been showed off in various types of outfits, from shorts to
shoes, from accessories to dresses. But a huge trend building up on the bright
color trend is the <b>asymmetrical skirt</b>. Being quite an unusual fashion piece,
an asymmetrical skirt is not easy to choose and not that easy to wear. Most of
the ones I saw here in the streets of New York are pleated bright color skirts worn in a quite
simple and easy way: bright asymmetrical skirt, a simple t-shirt or a tank top, a pair
of sandals and a statement bag. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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prefer asymmetrical
skirts worn with high heels. This because the cut of the skirt would stand out
to be very floaty thanks to the posture given by wearing high heels. Like dresses, skirts are one of the most feminine and elegant
pieces in a woman’s wardrobe. I believe all of you would agree with me in
saying that there are days when you want to feel special, girlish and feminine
and wearing a skirt gives that additional <i>non-so-che</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I know it does not have
anything to do either with Milan or New York. But it definitely has to do with
the bright color trend. And with style. And if you have followed me on my blog up
to now or <a href="mailto:http://pinterest.com/jennifermininno/">my Pinterest board</a> you would surely know <a href="http://trendful.blogspot.com/2012/07/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-ja-x.html#comment-form">I am a big fan of Kate Middleton's style</a>. She is always impeccable in her choices, elegant, simple but never
boring – always up to the last trend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">On July 19, 2012 the Duchess
of Cambridge enjoyed a private showing of a photographic exhibition in occasion
of the upcoming London Olympic Games. Kate wore a simple electric blue <a href="http://www.stellamccartney.com/default/shop-products/Dresses#!%7B%22page%22:%7B%22href%22:%22/blue_stretch_dress/804869470,default,pd.html?format=ajax%22%7D,%22products%22:%7B%220%22:%7B%22size%22:%2234%22,%22color%22:%224300%22%7D%7D%7D">Stella
McCartney’s Ridley Stretch dress</a>, a piece from the designer’s fall 2012
collection. The bright electric blue form fitting dress is great in its super simple
lines and its most distinctive feature is the darts on the outside of the fabric. The main accessories was a Olympic symbol recalling Cartier statement necklace. As usual, Kate has a inclination for subtly giving a nod to the occasion
through her choices (blue in fact recalls the color of the UK Olympic uniforms). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The piece is priced at $885
on the Stella McCartney US, but of course, as it happens with most of the
outfits or accessories worn by Kate Middleton, it is no longer available on the
UK McCartney site.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wear a bright blue dress is following this <b>Summer big hit trend</b>, but wearing Stella
McCartney makes perfect sense, as she designed Team GB’s Olympic uniforms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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received a very specific fashion question from Camilla: What to wear and how to
incorporate bright colors to a professional outfit for a conference she has to
attend in New York in August? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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here is my answer, Camilla: I would keep it quite professional, but trendy at
tasteful at the same time. For an occasion like a conference, interview or
client presentation you really can't go wrong with a silky blouse— mid-length
sleeves will add a little polish if you're wearing a skirt— and I would wear it
in a neutral color (I suggest the basic white). The skirt should me
in my opinion a basic color, too. I love the classic and endless
black-and-white contrast. As it is summer you could opt for a light-weighed
chiffon black skirt, effortless yes elegant. To add a pop of color, I would
wear the trend in your accessories choice. I would personally go for a bright
color bag toad a pop of color and incorporate the bright color trend we are all
in love with!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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get a visual inspiration, I believe <a href="http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2012/06/21/coachs-summer-party-on-the-high-line/">what Anna Kendrick wore</a> at the <a href="http://thehighline.org/blog/2012/06/20/photos-summer-party-on-the-high-line">High LineCoach Summer party</a> was a great outfit and easily replicable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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forget the shoes! If you are choosing a bright color bag, you could follow two strategies
from here. Either pairing a color-blocking shoe if you feel particularly bold!
Purple or electric blue would be great as a color blocking contrast if you carry
an emerald green bag. Otherwise you can opt for what Anna Kendrick chose, that
is a neutral wedge – always classy. The shoe should be either a ballerina flat
or a simple wedge over a stiletto shoe, simply because they're easier to run
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I believe this outfit idea is great for your occasion and it is quite easy to
replicate! What do you think? And if you go for it, please send me a picture of
your outfit and we can share it on my blog! </span></div>
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friend Benedetta in Milan is a true fashionista. She is always on top of every
trend and as long as we have know each other, we have always shared the same
taste in fashion and often bought the same clothes without even shopping
together! As now we are living in two different cities, the way we can share
our fashionable findings is sending pictures of our new purchases to each other
and this blog is becoming quite handy also to share with other fashionistas as
well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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other day Benedetta sent me an email saying that she bought this fabulous pair
of “sneaker heels” and I was curious to see the pic, and here it is!<span style="color: #313737;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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sneaker with a neon pink pump drawn on it! I haven’t seen them worn here in
NYC, but she told me that in Milan is becoming a trend. The brand <b><a href="http://beandd.com/" target="_blank">Be&D</a></b>
has introduced the <b><a href="http://beandd.com/products/big-city-sneaker" target="_blank">“sneaker heel”</a></b> that plays tricks on the eyes with a hot
pink silhouette of a sexy stiletto along its side. Unlike other heel
lace-ups, these shoes are actually real sneakers; meaning your feet
will be planted safely on the ground at all times.</span> Some might argue that
Be&D is running along the same lines as faux evening wear, such as “à la
tuxedo” T-shirts, but Benedetta and I like them a lot as a clever, clever, and fun
alternative to this season's trend high fashion sneaker, featured in various <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/bazaar-blog/were-obsessed-be-and-d-big-city-sneakers-022812">fashion magazines as well</a>. </span></div>
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give a twist and not wear your colored Converse this summer, go for this fun
pair of sneakers. The price is pretty affordable too, <b><i>Be&D Brightlight Big
City sneaker</i></b>, $128, on <b><span style="text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://beandd.com/products/big-city-sneaker">beandd.com</a></span></b>. You can view</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aUwnXwzlHI&feature=player_embedded"><b>Moda Operandi</b> video</a> below directed by Bettina Santo Domingo and including all the graphic-printed sneakers in the Be&D collection. Enjoy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes the best answer is the simplest one. A few days ago, I spotted this wearable T-Shirt dress in Soho. Its deep aquamarine color makes it very fashionable for this summer, even though it is a very simple fitted dress. It's super warm in New York right now and the ladys of the city are opting for relaxed and easy outfits, without giving up the bright color trend at all. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15.454545021057129px;">This dress seems very comfortable and leightweighted, and I believe the T-Shirt cut makes it really fun. I like that to make the color of the dress pop out, she paired it with neutral accessories: a light brown leather bag and matching flat summer sandals. And not to freeze for the A/C in the office or whenever you enter in a store here in NYC, why not carrying with you a simple white summer jacket?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my previous post about <a href="http://trendful.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>colorful flat sandals</b></a>, Cécile asked me if I could pick some high street options that could be as trendy and fun. And here are my favorites:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This pair of flats is quite similar to the Balenciaga ones I bought, here I chose green, but it is offered in dfferent color as you would see from their website and the price is $79. The brand is <a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=94493&np=710_390" target="_blank"><b>Sam Edelman</b></a>, a brand I discovered here in NYC. He is an American shoe designer and I believe his collection follow carefully the trends of each season, and then he adds a special "edgy" and "rock-and-roll" touch to it. He has a lot of celebrity fans, like rachel Bilson, Lauren Konrad and Kim Kardashian. And I found out that one of my favorite style icons, Kate Moss, is a huge fan, and I ran into this great yet wearable outfit with the designer's embellished flat sandals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next options are from <a href="http://www.topshop.com/" target="_blank"><b>TopShop</b></a>, a brand that we all know of and has always great eclectic findings to add to our wardrobe. I selected two pair of flats. The first one here below is a c<a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=5360006&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208543&parent_categoryId=208492&pageSize=200&refinements=category~[209963|208543]&noOfRefinements=1" target="_blank">oral greek-like chiffon sandals</a>, which I believe are quite dramatic for a summer evening and very playful, even to wear with a simple jeans short, or a total white or black outfit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This other pair is instead super simple and super chic, and recalls the Fiona Jimmy Choo Sandals i previously posted in yellow (but for your reference you can find <a href="http://us.jimmychoo.com/en/us/day/fiona-/invt/124fionaggle/" target="_blank">the same style in gold</a> as well). And the price is great, too: £10 on the UK website!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.chineselaundry.com/" target="_blank"><b>Chinese Laundry</b></a> is another great brand and e-commerce to find budget-friendly shoes, but still very very fashionable. Here I chose the basics white and black sandals, at a very great price of $39.99.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last but not least, my favorite pair of <b><a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/" target="_blank">Aldo</a> </b>collection: a bright pink embellished T-strap sandal (in other colors as well), a style that was seen on both<span style="line-height: 15.454545021057129px;"> Blake Lively and Solange Knowels. A colorful embellished sandals can add a little edge to every outfit.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15.454545021057129px;">Hope you enjoyed this selection!</span></span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299181481564612741noreply@blogger.com1