The Black Maxi: Emily's Look

Summer is in full swing here in NYC, which means long sunny days, rooftop BBQs, ice cream trucks on every corner, and generally spending as much time outdoors as I can manage. In keeping with this wondrously casual time of year, here is a great outfit for a lazy Saturday hanging around / exploring the city. 

Happy weekend everyone!! :)

<3,

Emy and Po

Top, skirt, bag, necklace: Urban Outfitters

Watch: Michael Kors

Sandals: Sam Edelman

Sunglasses: NYC street vendor

Nail polish: Essie "e-nuf is e-nuf"

Nautical: Ahoy Emy

There's something so appealing about being on the water in the summertime, even if your version of "on the water" involves a Friday afternoon post-work bender at the Frying Pan. Just north of this legendary Manhattan summer drinking spot, however, you will find an even better way to satiate your nautical tendencies - Hudson River Community Sailing. GL and I recently had the opportunity to take a beginners' sailing lesson at HRCS after we found out about a great deal they were running via Groupon. Although neither of us had ever stepped foot on a sailboat, we had an amazing time, thanks in no small part to our awesome instructor Christin, who despite her approximately 4'8'' frame seemed more than capable of handling the boat on her own, whether or not her two 'students' were along for the ride. We spent the better part of 2 hours cruising up and down the Hudson river, learning some basic sailing lingo, and dodging NY water taxis, then capped off our adventure with a (highly appropriate) lunch from The Lobster Place in Chelsea Market. Best...day...ever...

*Note - this was not the outfit I wore during our sailing lesson - dresses are not compatible with maneuvering around a 24' sailboat, even if you're not really doing very much.

Dress: J.Crew

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Necklace: J.Crew

Belt: J.Crew

Sandals: J.Crew

Bracelet: Forever 21

Watch: Michael Kors

Sunglasses: NYC street vendor

Weekend Brunch: Emily's Look

Although fashion and getting dressed-up are a part of life, especially in a big city like New York, casual / comfortable styles are by far the most me. So when it comes to weekends, I don't mess around - if I can't walk 3+ miles in it, can't eat eggs benedict and/or a substantial cheeseburger in it, and can't roll around in the grass in the middle of Central Park in it, it's probably not going to make it into my weekend wardrobe. Here is an outfit I wore recently to a casual weekend brunch - walkable shoes (check), loose / super-soft T-shirt (check), already-grass-stained cut-offs (check) - all in all, the perfect weekend ensemble. ;)

Shirt: J.Crew

Shorts: American Eagle

Sandals: Madewell

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Bag: Urban Outfitters

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: Elma Blint

Rompers: Emily's Look

TGIF friends!  When the weekend finally rolls around, it is not unlikely that you will find me (dressed in my favorite floral print romper of course!) at the lovely little coffee shop just around the corner from my apartment, Dames Coffee. The owners and baristas take extraordinary pride in creating each individual beverage, from their organic cappuccinos to authentic Japanese iced matcha. Did I mention they also offer an assortment of Balthazar pastries & scones? Yummm...is it Saturday morning yet?

Bon weekend!!!

Romper: Urban Outfitters

Denim Jacket: JCrew

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Bag: Urban Outfitters

Oxfords: Steve Madden

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelets: Forever 21

Dames Coffee

305 First Street

Hoboken, NJ 07030

201-420-4706

http://www.damescoffee.com

Spring Blazers: Po's Look

This is my favorite blazer of the season - mostly because the black and white stripes look great with red lipstick (my current obsession) - but it doesn't hurt that it's comfortable, lightweight and looks adorable with almost anything.  Here I'm wearing it with a white lace t-shirt, but it can just as easily be dressed down with jeans or made a little more office appropriate with a dress or black maxi skirt (something about white see through lace doesn't say HR friendly). I kept the jewelry to a minimum, but topped everything off with Chanel's Rouge Coco lipstick in Gabrielle and some oversized sunglasses.

Everything I'm wearing is currently available in stores (apologies to my savings account) and the links for each are below.  I hope you enjoy! :)

Blazer: BCBG

Lace Top: Madewell

Pants: Urban Outfitters

Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

Lipstick: Chanel

Spring Blazers: Emily's Look

It goes without saying that a black blazer is a basic wardrobe essential - I have to confess that I own a few and wear them on a quite regular basis. To avoid looking like I'm wearing the exact same outfit every day (which admittedly happens more than it should), I usually go for pieces that have details that make them subtly unique. This blazer is a great example of such a find - the color, cut, and material are all classic, but the puffed shoulders with slightly structural folds add an interesting (and, in the words of my fiancé, "Lady-Gaga-esque") touch. While this piece (available in stores now at Zara!) is great for the office, I also love it for going out paired with a short dress (or in this case, a romper) and heels.

Blazer: Zara

Romper: H&M

Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Watch: Michael Kors

Shoes: Forever 21

Color: Inspiration - Part 1

Spring has finally sprung and this year color is having a major moment.

In honor of warmer weather (or as the case may be for NYC - slightly less cold weather) we have decided to pay tribute to our favorite spring time hues. 

Here are a  few inspiring examples of color at it's best.  We hope you enjoy.

 A sheer nude blouse, red leather pants and a strut to match.

Black Velvet Heart

Zara Spring/Summer '11 Lookbook

 

Amsterdamn Street Style via Elle.com

Harper's  Bazar, Paris Fashion Week S/S'11, photo Mr. Newton

Taylor Tomasi-Hill

Urban Outfitters

And finally, Prada's Spring/Summer 2011 campaign video: