Leighton Meester carried the L.A.M.B. Orissa clutch yesterday on the set of Gossip Girl in Soho. That's what I call fast fashion!
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July 14, 2009
AKDMKS Summer 2009 Collection
I don't cover a lot of streetwear here on Style IT, which is kind of a shame considering my Brooklyn neighborhood has a very large streetwear loving population. Daily I am surrounded by men and women embracing color, taking risks with prints and expressing themselves through a more vibrant form of self expression. I've really begun to appreciate my neighborhood's distinct sense of color, especially from men. They are unafraid to mix teal with pink or orange, and they love to coordinate.
With that being said, I am please to share with you the AKDMKS Summer 2009 collection. AKDMKS is known for their premium denim, which is reflected in the adventurous leopard print and acid washes you'll find below. The deisgns were influenced by Santigold and M.I.A. mixed with an appreciation for Japanese pop culture. AKDMKS founder Donwan Harrell says: “Music has always been a dominating influence for us. There are so many influences in street music - It doesn’t have to be hip-hop. It could be a great trombone player, or a rising underground DJ. If it has a progressive and authentic sound, then it’s hot; and we are into supporting it.”
AKDMKS Summer 2009 Collection can be purchased from 80sPurple.com. View the collection lookbook below.
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July 10, 2009
Buy This Now: LAMB Orissa Clutch
July 10, 2009
Jones New York Holiday Preview With Lloyd Boston
Last night I attended the Jones New York Holiday Preview with style expert and Style Miles host Lloyd Boston. He walked us through his favorite pieces from the collection and gave us tips on how to wear each.
- For the blazer at left, Lloyd recommends wearing it during the day with a skinny pink belt - "It's more unexpected for day. At night, everyone expects you to wear a blazer to dinner."
- He believes that most pieces of clothing can be translated for different generations with a bit of styling.
- Smaller waistbands on dress pants are back this season - and much more flattering. They don't create that "pooch" effect.
- Several dresses & cardigans he recommended wearing with black tap shorts, tights and ankle boots.
- For something a little unexpected, try chocolate brown. For one of Lloyd's favorites, try a chocolate brown sweater dress, leggings and riding boots with a solid orange handbag. "Maybe a bracelet and you're done!"
Wise words from a man who knows how to put a stunning outfit together. What are you wanting to wear for Fall?
Shop the latest from Jones New York now - be sure to check out Lloyd Boston on JNY's Style Miles.
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June 29, 2009
The Empress Has No Clothes
How would you feel if your size was removed from your favorite store because there wasn't enough selling space on the floor? Or what about one of the few designer lines you could actually fit into being discontinued? It's happening to women who wear size 12+ nationwide. As if we didn't feel ostracized enough, now we're being forced to shop online because retailers stopped valuing our patronage.
If a brand takes your favorite line or size online only, how does it make you feel?
June 28, 2009
Coffee & Pre-Fall WithTory Burch
How many people can say they've had coffee with Tory Burch? I can say I have!
A couple of weeks ago (I know, I'm just now playing catch up) I was invited to the Tory Burch store in the Meatpacking District to enjoy an early morning coffee & chat with Tory, check out the Summer & Pre-Fall lines and truly get an insight into the world of the Tory Burch brand.
She spoke candidly about her passion for expanding her accessories line and her design influences, as well as an upcoming beauty collaboration (and the potential for a fragrance!).
Check out the gallery below as Tory shows her favorite pieces from the collection - you might even be surprised at a few of the selections!
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June 27, 2009
Watch This Now: The September Issue
June 22, 2009
TJ Maxx Fall 2009 Preview
You may not think of a discount store offering seasonal merchandise, but their buyers plan for seasons like any other store. I was fortuante enough to attend the TJ Maxx Fall 2009 Preview a few weeks ago at my favorite spot in New York, the Hudson Hotel.
You'll notice a great selection of boots, jewelry and warm weather accessories. Although you can't plan to see your favorite fashions at TJ Maxx, you can stop there first before you visit other retailers - no point in paying full price!
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June 16, 2009
Rachel Nasvik & The Thrill Of The Chase
It started off as a pretty rough morning, complete with my falling up the stairs from the Subway. The instant my butt and knees smacked the concrete, I thought to myself "Today is the day I am getting a Rachel Nasvik bag!", and that is exactly what I did.
Handbag designer Rachel Nasvik has been hiding handbags across the city for over a week via Twitter. Last Wednesday, I ran out of my office three blocks to McNally's bookstore, where I was 10 minutes too late to snag this bag. On Saturday, bags were placed right outside my office, yet I was at my home in Brooklyn. My want for the elusive bags was palpable - I was determined to snag one.
Bless the girls in the office - they put up with more whining and pouting than I have produced in a long time. I saw a tweet clueing us into a bag drop on Bond St. I thought my last chance for a bag was gone. Twitter Search brought me good fortune and @RachelNasvik alluded to a bag drop in Soho - could I be so lucky?
Once again, Twitter Search was my guardian angel, alerting me to a new Tweet from @RachelNasvik. Right.outside.my.office - 8 bags up for grabs! Dashing out of the office, with a little help from a few friends, I am now the proud owner of a Rachel Nasvik bag. Each bag is numbered, and although my bag wasn't filled with goodies, my bag could be the key to a Phoebe by Rachel Nasvik. My bag is numbered lucky 57. Watch @RachelNasvik tomorrow to see if I am a lucky winner, and follow the Thrill of the Chase blogl
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