by Renae Virata
Usually, we pick out what to wear to please ourselves and (admit it!) others. But today is one of those days where what you wear makes a statement. In support of National Wear Red Day from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute to bring awareness of heart disease, we have some red looks that are sure to look great and support a great cause. Read the rest of this entry »
Photo | Sports Then and Now
Are you ready for some football?! It’s that time of year, once again, to gather ’round the tube with your favorite sports fans to watch the Giants versus the Pats. But even if your team isn’t battling it out on the field, you can still look your best wherever you watch the game.
by Renae Virata
The holidays are over, but it’s still winter, right? If you are lucky enough to squeeze in a couple more good ski trips in through March, then good for you! I got some great insight from John Gates over at the fabulous European-based ski-wear boutique Jet Set for trends and tips on what to wear in the ever-popular snow sport destination, Aspen, Colorado. Thanks for the great advice, John! Read the rest of this entry »
Photo | Marie Claire
by Sinta Jimenez
Dressing for Thanksgiving is one of those occasions where one has to think realistically as a major consideration for stuffing, mashed potato and turkey related bloat must be made! There’s nothing that makes an outfit looks worse than discomfort, and I am never comfortable when I can’t eat what I want or if something feels too tight. Read the rest of this entry »
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by Renae Virata
This week we bring back Monica Barnett, the image curator (read: image consultant for women AND men, extraordinaire), of BlueprintForStyle.com. Monica has helped clients from athletes to politicians revamp or find their style direction across the country. We were lucky to get to talk to her about style in our nation’s capital, where she currently lives. In this 10-minute video interview, Monica gives us the lowdown on how to describe fashion and style in Washington DC, where it’s going, what to pack, and where to shop.
Bohemians go to the beach for the summer and the preppies go sailing! Sailing is a traditional summer luxury along the East Coast. Many Eastern seaboard summer vacation spots were formerly ports for British ships and from a history of Naval seafaring places like Cape Cod are now full of yachts and sailboats. If you happen to be invited to the Hamptons, the Cape, or St. Michael’s for the weekend don’t forget your boat shoes or sailing stripes!
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by Sinta Jimenez
To write about “the fashion” of New York would take far longer than an article but could be the material for a sartorial encyclopedia. New York fashion must be separated into subsections of the many scenes and lifestyles which compose this brilliantly diverse urban kingdom. Fashion and New York go together like steak and eggs, M.I.A. and Santogold, infinity and beyond! But we have a finite space here so let’s talk about Brooklyn’s famous hipster scene that I’ll call a decadent apathy.
by Sinta Jimenez
Washington DC style is conservatively trendy.
I grew up in Washington and the style of natives is quintessential North East trad/prep chic. Hardly any girlfriends of mine even knew how to put make-up on senior year of high school. The style was very much an easy breezy natural Americana. DC’s general culture is heavily influenced by the professional character of the city, many people’s being employed in staid jobs as attorneys, federal office workers, and other supporting industries which call for an austerity to workplace fashion. Read the rest of this entry »
Photo: Philadelphia Reflections
by Renae Virata
Philadelphia is a hotbed for American history, but it’s also a fashionable place to visit. If you get the chance to visit this fall, you only have to remember two things: be yourself but do it fashionably. According to fashion writer and current Philadelphia Style Examiner Kate Concannon, “We love clothes, we love fashion, more than anything we love to express ourselves through fashion, but it isn’t over the top and it isn’t unobtainable fashion, meaning labels aren’t everything to us. Yes, every girl dies for a designer something-something here and there, but you won’t get dirty looks if you aren’t rocking Chanel through Rittenhouse Square.” Read the rest of this entry »
Gisele in Boston
by Renae Virata
Boston is one of the smallest big towns in America. That’s how one Travelista I talked to described the city after having moved there from Texas a few years ago. “With schools like Harvard, Tufts, Boston College, and Boston U [among 50 other schools] within miles of each other, the city definitely has that casual college vibe,” says Jen, a transplant from Texas who’s enjoyed the charm that the city offers. “Plus, you walk, cab it or take the T everywhere, so it’s important to be comfortable.” Read the rest of this entry »
