TOPSHOP

Topshop, located in downtown Soho, is home to some of the most stylish and on-the-mark fashions for the current season. This fascinating store is filled with four floors of incredible fashions for almost every style. Their accessories are adorable and their shoe lounge - enough said! Check it out at:


http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaticPageDisplay?storeId=13052&catalogId=33060&identifier=tsus2-about-us&intcmpid=W_FOOTER_WK39_HP_US_ABOUT_US

NEWYORKCITYFASHION

I'm always astounded when walking the streets of Manhattan to see so many fashionable people filling the streets. Fashion is everywhere from the Upper West Side down to Soho while streaming through the Fashion District. I love the feeling of art being infused through fashion in the window displays of boutiques and department stores. It's an incredible feeling to be inspired by just looking at the world around you.

Fashionista Feature: Monique

Here Monique sports one of the hottest trends right now - the romper. She pairs this adorable pink and black print romper with lace up leather heels with a black and gold studded belt. She adds a gold feather charmed necklace to pick up the gold in the belt buckle. It's the perfect mix of funk and girly with the pop of color in the shorts which is played off by the rusty gold jewelry. It's the perfect look to kick off summer!

Rittenhouse Row: Inspiring Self-Expression Since 1968

Spring has sprung in Rittenhouse Square with its fabulous spring festival that took place on May 1. Check out all the amazing fashions from South Moon Under!

Fashionista Feature: Alex!

What a way to start the day by running into this little fashionista! Alex has paired distressed grey skinny jeans with a navy tank top and brown rough cowboy boots for a pulled together look that just looks great! Her neon bandeau underneath adds a pop of color that can be seen only through the lacy back that adds just the right touch! The colors in her outfit don't need to match because they all work together to create a fun look without being over the top.

LAUREN MOSHI for spring!

Lauren Moshi has produced fabulous items for spring in bold patterns and graphics in fun, new styles. One of my favorites is the Lauren Moshi Love Potion Harper Raglan in Heather Gray/Black because the graphic emulates the old world Chanel design while throwing in a 90's feel with the raglan tee. The distressed fabric works great in the gray/black combination. Lauren Moshi was started by two siblings, Michael and Lauren, who never cease to amaze me!

Just the Right Touch or a Bit too Much?

One of my favorite parts about fashion is taking risks. So, when I came across these high-heeled peep toe cowboy boots, I instantly thought I would try them! They are fun and funky with a cool, rough, leathery feel. They have a platform underneath accompanied by a 4.5 inch heel! What a statement!

Designer Profile: John Eshaya

When browsing the racks one day in a small boutique, I came across a selection of adorable printed tee shirts with cool, funky graphics that were just my style. They had an eclectic feel, with a little edge, mixed with a little punk-princess that gave off just the right vibe. I quickly picked up two styles I liked and fell in love. The soft fabric went perfectly with a pair of Splendid black leggings or funky skinny jeans. Of my two favorites, one was a mauve-pink with a big Buddha on the front paired with the word PEACE across the top. The other one was jet black with pink crossbones behind a big heart, topped by a crown, with the word LOVE splashed across the front. These shirts were so funky and different, like nothing I had seen before. Leave it to John Eshaya....

Store Profile: Shi by Journey's

As a shoe-obsessed fashionista, I would first like to say that you don't have to spend a lot of money to find a fabulous pair of shoes. But, do make sure you are shopping at the right stores. I loooove browsing the shoe sections in Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus but I'm not trying to break the bank everytime a new trend appears. My solution to this is Shi by Journeys. An adorable shore store with awesome shoes at reasonable prices. Their prices range from low 30's to over 100 dollars a pair which is a nice selection that gives you many options depending on how much you would like to spend. They have great shoes that are extremely similar styles to the ones seen at Bloomingdale's for 300 dollars a pair. I got an adorable pair of black patent high heels with a lipstick red heel, accompanied by a platform to enhance the comfort of the shoe. Those were 69.99 dollars. Recently, I bought a pair of black wedges that I'm OBSESSED with!!! They have crazy thick black straps going across my feet and around my ankle. They are wedges so they are super comfortable. On the straps are bronzey-gold studs that give it a funky-rocker feel while still being able to be dressed up with a mini dress or played down with skinny jeans or denim leggings. Definitely check out Shi when you're in need of shoes for a dance that you will only wear once or for your everyday shoes! They have such a variety for all styles and an amazing selection making it hard to walk out without a purchase!

Goddis!

I'm in loooove with this fabulous up-and-coming brand of yummy sweaters and tops called Goddis!! My favorite is the Zanna Zipper sweater in black or creme! This line of sweaters is so amazing and creative. It's made with a mix of knit cotton and acrylic that is soft and sweet and looks amazing on! The Zanna sweater has a gold zipper running across the top making it versatile and easy to adjust from crew neck sweater to off the shoulder top!

Introducing the MittenBerry!

As I was opening my holiday presents, I was delighted to open a very holiday-esq present called MittenBerry! MittenBerry is an adorable company that specializes in yummy wool gloves where the thumb flap flips up, perfect for texting! I went up to NYC over break and my gloves were perfect for texting and roaming the cold winter streets!! Pick up a pair and your fingers will be toasty while your thumbs are texting!!

Have a SPLENDID season!

As the cold weather approaches, many people get excited for snow days, holiday cheer or mistletoe, but I get excited for the CLOTHES!! While perusing the racks in Bloomingdales, I ended up in the holiday section amidst the bright patterns, sequins and glitz! I found the most adorable pair of Marc by Marc Jacobs black leggings with gold studs going up the sides that are perfect for tucking into boots! And, they also come in this amazing charcoal grey!! BUT, the best find of the day was an adorable swing top by SPLENDID, in a chic leopard print!! It is classy not tacky, and shows a tad bit of shoulder before going into an elbow length sleeve. This top will look great over a long, tight-black tank top with leggings and big, tall boots.

Shoes...Shoes...Shoes!!!

Recently, I have become obsessed with shoes!!!!! Whether its over-the-knee boots or spike heels, I just can't get enough!!! I love tall, black, flat boots for running around the town, because they are so fun and fresh and look absolutely amazing paired with leggings and a cool leather messenger bag! For going out, pair a little winter dress with tights and booties, or a great pair of spike heels and you will be the star of the show. For downtown, funk up your look with glitz, glamour, and sparkle and for uptown, throw on a sophisticated black dress and patent boots and you'll look like you walked off of a page of VOGUE! Have fun with your look and make it extra fabulous with a great pair of SHOES!

JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M!

Compliments toward my favorite principal, Dr. Fecher, for bringing to my attention the crucial situation that is taking over H&M as of november 14. Jimmy Choo is bringing its international shoe, handbag and clothing line to the fabulous clothing store, H&M. As stated in an H&M press release, "It is the first time that H&M is collaborating with an accessories brand, and to celebrate, Jimmy Choo will extend its design vision for this collection to women’s clothing to complement the accessories. Further exciting news is that this collaboration includes a men’s collection of shoes, bags and accessories." I cannot wait to hit the nearest H&M store and scoop up a gorgeous pair of jimmy choo shoes!! The label Jimmy Choo is iconic and timeless and has been seen on red carpets everywhere decorating celebrities such as Hilary Swank, Eva Longoria, Mischa Barton, Nicole Richie and many more! H&M is keeping up with the times by having a high-society designer do a specialized line for their store. It is a fabulous idea that will provide publicity and will bring much-needed revenue into the H&M's all around the country.

Feeling Trippy

I am a huge fan of peace signs and hippy fashion worn in a modernized way that goes along with the trends of the 21st century. I love fabulous t-shirts and sweatshirts with peace sign decals that look great with distressed denim and leggings. I also love incorporating fringe and other "hippy" trends especially with leather bags and boots. While scouring revolve clothing.com, I fell in love with the dreamcatcher tee by ProjectE! It's adorable and so easy to incorporate with items that are already in your wardrobe! A great way to add style and flair to your outfits is to pull items of clothing that are reminiscent of other decades and modernize them into a look that's all your own!

Rockin' out in LaRok!

For fall 2009, LaRok is showing some amazing pieces that will spice up anyone's wardrobe! I absolutely love the black sweater vest with metallic paint splatters for running around the town or dressed up for nighttime! It would look great thrown over a long-sleeved black cotton shirt or even a thin t-shirt in a bright color! It goes perfectly with leggings and leather boots! Also, as the cold weather approaches, the navy parka with reversible fur vest is great for those chilly days and the vest is removable so the jacket can move all the way into spring 2010!

SENECA RISING!

I'm a big fan of the brand Seneca Rising, as seen on celebrities such as Leighton Meester, Lindsay Lohan, and Nicole Richie. They're famous for their amazing, flowing t-shirts and tops and adorable sweaters, in fun colors and prints. I love the arbor tee in peach and the tri-stripe asymmetrical top in black. These tops look fabulous with leggings or skinny jeans thrown with a great pair of boots and cool accessories, such as a headband or bangle bracelets. The navy Brendan tee is awesome as well!! XOXO

Fashionista Feature: Maureen!

Once in a while I like to do a feature on a friend who I think looks especially stylish and cute and this week's fashionista is Maureen! She looks adorable in her denim leggings paired with an amazing flowing tunic and grey suede boots! Her color palette of grays, purples and blues is perfect and the contrast between the slim leggings and the flowing top is just the right balance. Check her out!

Check out this MASON miniskirt!

This adorable miniskirt by MASON would look amazing paired with heels as shown above, or thrown with tall boots and a silk top in black or a bright color such as fuschia or turquoise!

Love, your dear friend, leather

From leather purses to bags to shoes to jewelry, leather has taken center stage for fall 2009. I loooveeee the leather over-the-knee boots that are all over the runways and fashion magazines. Throwing a soft leather bag with leggings and tall black leather boots is a great look for going out. You can dress this look down with a cute t-shirt for running around the town. I'm lovin' the leather wrap bracelets with studs that look amazing with a cute tunic and distressed denim. Leather has been our friend for many years so don't let it down!! XOXO