2011 (744)

Affordable Fashion: ASOS Peter Pan Swing Dress

8842880090?profile=originalThat's So New York - My 'Affordable Fashion' pick today goes once again to online-retailer, ASOS. One of my favorite trends this season is the shirt-dress, a twist on past vintage pieces, bringing them into the modern-era with color and variations of shape, adding a mix of both formal and casual with a clean collar and an elegant button-up display, preppy. This ASOS Peter Pan Swing Dress is fantastic, it's a blank-canvas, waiting for someone to over-throw the outfit with accessories, adding a pe
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I’ve just had my Trussardi cherry popped and boy did it feel so good.  Yes this is indeed my very first Trussardi item I’ve ever found and it’s with great thrill because this brand is super luxurious!  Trussardi was founded in Bergamo by Dante Trussardi in 1911, starting out as a factory that produced and distributed luxury gloves.  In just a few years, its high-quality rar materials and constant refinement of leather working techniques made it one of the most prominent firms on the internationa

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8842879501?profile=originalThat's So New YorkIf you want to add color to an outfit, there is no other way better to do so than the use of color blocking. Usually we might opt to choose a range of garments and thrown them together to form a unique outfit, yet i think that if you can find this technique all-in-one, then you should grab it with both hands. The color blocking technique has been a favorite on the catwalk this season, and the high-street has been a strong follower of this spring/summer trend. These are just
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Floral Favorite: Oasis Botanical Print Shift Dress

8842880279?profile=originalThat's So New York - Although floral has been the talk of the catwalk this season, it has not been at the top of my list to write about. Floral patterns are usually there same-old overcomplicated selves, yet while browsing through the new Oasis collection, i found this wonderful Botanical Print Shift Dress. Retail Price: $107, something a little different, sticking to the floral trend yet this gives off an almost Japanese inspired vibe. Color has been a favorite of mine this season, yet mixing b
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Color Of The Year: Honeysuckle

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That's So New York - As Pantone’s press release says, “Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it.” PANTONE’S 2011color of the year is Honeysuckle- A sherbet shade of pink, with a hint of red and orange zest. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the right spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have be
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This tweed jacket by Allen Schwartz is off the chart STYLISH with the zipper front pockets…. If you could only have 1 jacket in your closet, not counting Chanel, it would so have to be this tweed Allen Schwartz jacket.  This jacket just reeks of class and sophistication and the plus side of this is that the design is timeless.  I found these sleek black wool slacks by Laundry by Shelli Segal and wanted to unite them with the tweed jacket.  A little bit of STYLE and a little bit of sleek goes a

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Designer Awareness: Alidra Alić

8842879870?profile=originalThat's So New YorkLesser known but hugely talented jewellery designer Alidra Alić’s forte is creating a conceptual universe within contemporary jewelry. Her work and approach is based on knowledge of artisinal goldsmith traditions and an academic background in art history & contemporary art. The trademark of her unusual jewellery is handcrafted contemporary jewellery pieces. The jewellery pieces are statements of art and not for the feeble-hearted. They also feature in exhibitions at internat
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This has to be 1 of the most STYLISH jackets of all times and not just because it’s a Dior but because it’s so well designed.  I love the tux cut of this Dior black jacket and the buttons are so glam it’s a perfect 10.  Dior is a classic label and this jacket will work for many decades to come and it work nicely with these black velvet Susana Monaco slacks with leather trim..  Can’t you just see Alexis Carrington wearing this ensemble holding her cigarette in that long holder and of course wear

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8842878093?profile=originalThat's So New YorkWhen it comes to seasonal hair trends, there are always hundreds of looks to try out and experiment with, yet my personal favorite is the Julia Stegner Full Fringe. Model: Julia Stegner debuted this classy, vintage inspired look whilst she featured in Turkish Vogue during Winter 2010. The full fringe is an easy way to shape the face, whilst still obtaining an easy alternating look, leaving it possible for you to either leave straight for a day-to-day casual look, or curl for
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Count Fulco Di Verdura: Iconic Jewels

8842879062?profile=originalThat's So New YorkCoco Chanel in the 1930's hired a young designer of Italian aristocracy, named Count Fulco Di Verdura to do textiles for her. She and he soon found that his strengths as a designer lie elsewhere, namely jewelry. Chanel had her opulent pieces of jewels reworked into what would become classic symbols which endure today. The famous Byzantine cross studded with multi-colored gemstones was born from the creative minds of Chanel in collaboration with Verdura. Coco famously wore, o
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A Return to Days gone By.....

8842878063?profile=original  If you don't look back, how will you know if your going forward? The runways of 2011 have pulled from the past in order to make the future brighter. Going  "Retro" has caused a major stir in fashion. Finally, we get some long awaited excitement. There's a certain nostalgic feel to an era gone by, evoked by simplistic Glamour of the 70's.

One particular add campaign truley embraces the true "Retro"feel. The SS2011 BLUSH LINGERIE line has captivated every detail in taking us back into the paradis

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Alice Temperley Fall/Winter 2011

8842877694?profile=originalThat's So New YorkAlice Temperley marked her label's decade anniversary with a show staged in the soaring, Norman Foster-designed atrium of the British MuseumThe show opened with a black ruffled jacket over a peach satin skirt with a printed hem of black lace trim. Accessorized with long, black leather gloves, the look had no nonsense feel. Stunning evening gowns and cocktail dresses were interspersed with more formal jacket shirt and trouser/skirt combinations and crafty sweater coats for

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Mary Katrantzou Fall/Winter 2011

8842878269?profile=originalThat's So New YorkEnthralling all with her Fabergé egg reminiscent fall winter collection at London Fashion Week, comprised of highly ornamental garments, Mary Katrantzou went 3D with her silhouettes. Armour-esque silhouettes were encased in prints that resembled intricately glazed Chinese ceramics and sported Swarovski crystal elements. There were her signature lampshade skirts with a twist, sheer trousers, leggings, floaty gypsy skirts, cardigans, bodiced dresses worn over long-sleeved tops
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  I have to say, that I now have a new found appreciation of sex appeal in the basic measuring tape. For a die hard   Louboutin shoe addict, "I'm loving every inch of them." The patent ultra soft calfskin is printed to mimic a measuring tape. A high crisscross ankle strap has a polished, adjustable golden buckle. The retail dimensions are $795.00. Leave it to Christian Louboutin to find a sexy, fun and whimsical " POP-ART" effect in the signature Red sole Spring 2011 shoe collection.

 

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Maria Grachvogel Fall/Winter 2011

8842877296?profile=originalThat's So New York - Maria Grachvogel Fall/Winter 2011 collection was a favorite for London Fashion Week. Known for her wearable clothes for all sizes and shapes, she manages the perfect balance of fashion and fit. The collection had clean lines mixed with an art deco glamorous feel of the 20s.  There were muted darks and neutrals along with pops of bright color, a current spring trend we are seeing go forward to the fall.  For daytime, there were one piece cat suits and textured ensembles of wo

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Ode To Suburbia

8842877874?profile=originalThat's So New York - The latest collection from powerhouse D&G shows that classic American dressing is back in the form of classy yet casual design, deeply inspired by the retro suburban lifestyle, think Stepford wives. Be prepared to leap back in time when the risky Hawaiian shirt was in fashion (hard to believe!) and gingham in primary colours weren't just for picnics. A pallete of pretty pastels perfectly complimented the strong khakisbrowns and blues, giving the look an updated twist. So t
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House Of Holland Spring/Summer 2011

8842877259?profile=originalThat's So New YorkThe House Of Holland Spring/Summer 2011 collection is everything i look for in a collection, it has a large dab of vintage, a smudge of couture surrounded by a 'Hollywood-Retro'  vibe, offering movie star inspired ready-to-wear outfits. All of these designs look like you've let a little kid with the dressing up box, but that is what makes it so fun and quirky. We love the stars, the stripes, the polka dots and the over-the-top floral patterns. Floral is not a favorite of min
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Affordable Fashion: ASOS Mango Multi Bead Bangle

8842876487?profile=originalThat's So New York - My 'affordable fashion' pick today goes to ASOS and there Mango Multi Bead Bangle. Retail Price: £23, although this piece may seem like just a bangle, instead this is a piece of wrist ware which is setting the trend this spring/summer. This piece looks almost homemade while sticking to the tribal trend which we love so much this season, different colored beads and sparkles set the foundation of an outfit, this sets the palette for the overall look, yet gives you a number of

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Vintage Eyewear: Topshop Gunmetal Sunglasses

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That's So New YorkOne of my personal favorite pieces of eyewear, brought to us by high-street favorite Topshop this spring/summer is the Gunmetal Winged Side Small Round Sunglasses by Unique. These sunglasses are a vintage alternative to our other spring/summer eyewear favorite, the Aviator sunglasses. Rounded sunglasses are one of our favorite trends when it comes to eyewear, breaking away from the indoor/outdoor winter trend yet smothering us with vintage inspiration, a design set for style

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