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Everyday Imagery

by Christina on 05/17/2013, 1 comment

In New York, we are having the first real Spring in years, and I can’t get enough of it. I truly believe that Fall and Spring are the seasons when you get the most out of your wardrobe. You can wear boots with dresses, sandals with jeans and your entire collection of lightweight jackets. The past few weeks were filled with tons of inspiration gathering for an upcoming punk inspired photo shoot, dining outside and picnics in the park.

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Mother-To-Be Gift Guide

by Christina on 05/06/2013, 0 comments

Mother’s Day is all about our Moms of course, but we can’t forget about our friends who are starting their own families. I’ve enlisted my very stylish friend, Julia Gelfgatt who is expecting her first child, to give us her ultimate Mother-to-be must haves. Julia is a Brooklyn, New York based jewelry designer who launched her collection, Raia (named after her grandmother) last year. Julia wears her Constellation Bracelet in the photo below.

1: A weekend getaway to Montauk & a stay at Ruschmeyer’s or Sole East Resort. “I would love to relax and enjoy some one on one time with my husband before our little girl is born and our lives change drastically.”

2: A Détacher Sandals. “Because I have a sandal addiction and as my belly grows and I wear more simple clothing silhouettes, the shoes and accessories become more important, and comfort is key, especially since I live in New York and walk everywhere.”

3. Eatable of Many Orders Tin Bag. “A great over the shoulder bag so that my hands can be free to carry and play with our baby girl.”

4: Aromatherapy Set with essential oil scents like lavender & orange spice. “These scents are calming and can help me relax before and during labor, Eden’s Garden has a high grade organic essential oil gift set that’s very affordable.”

5: A Prenatal Massage or an Acupuncture Treatment. “To relax and balance my body in preparation for birth, also great for relieving aches and pains from carrying extra weight.”

Everyday Imagery

by Christina on 04/25/2013, 0 comments

The past week was filled with preparing for the Frida Kahlo shoot, taking a day trip upstate, getting the apartment ready for my Mom to arrive and a studio visit with Tableaux Vivants, where I learned to make latex collars.

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3 Ways to Wear a Denim Vest

by Christina on 04/10/2013, 1 comment

Maybe its because the 90′s are coming back in a big way, or maybe it’s just for the need of a great layering piece. Either way, the denim vest is the must have item to add to your wardrobe this season. It’s also the perfect piece to transition you into Spring. Here are the three ways to wear your denim vest, no matter what the occasion.

1. Double Duty Denim- Layering your denim vest over a fitted leather jacket and an embellished short makes for perfect transitional layering.

2. Downtown Chic- Lighten up the mood of your leather pencil skirt by adding a denim vest over a casual racer back tank.

3. Music Fest Ready- A distressed denim vest toughens up a fem-frock for your music fest activities. It also adds extra storage to your ensemble for your party essentials. How to Wear a Denim Vest Women's Fashion Rag & Bone Distressed Denim Vest, Vanessa Bruno Printed Dress, No.6 Clogs, Jerome Dreyfuss Momo Bag, Music Festival Style | DeSmitten

Vanessa Bruno Rib Tank / No.6 Clogs / Jerome Dreyfuss Momo Bag

3 Ways to Stick to Your Shopping Diet

by Christina on 03/27/2013, 1 comment

Spring is in the air which can only mean one thing- shopping! As most of you know, I love to shop, but this year I am on a major shopping diet. Sticking to your diet is all about portion control, when it comes to food and in this case when it comes to spending money on your wardrobe. When I first started my shopping diet, I refrained from going into clothing stores all together, which was torture, I do not recommend it! Throughout the past few months I’ve perfected the 3 guaranteed ways to stick to your shopping diet while continuing to build your wardrobe. Proof- My Spring uniform I bought for under $70 (which retails for over $1000).

1. Exchange I found the best way to satisfy my shopping craving was to sell my old clothes at Beacon’s Closet in exchange for store credit. Fashion is all about evolution, so turning your old clothes into new ones is like a fairy tale! I never go into Beacon’s Closet without a bag of old clothes to sell because it is inevitable that I find a must-have piece like this black A Detacher gauze dress I picked up last week (for under $30).
2. Sample Sales: I am lucky to live in a city like New York where sample sales are abundant. Reading Racked is the best way to ensure you won’t miss out on sales (Racked has sites for New York, LA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago or Philadelphia). Also, following your favorite brands and stores on twitter is a great way to stay up on the latest deals. This past fall I went to the Opening Ceremony sample sale and snagged these Rodarte sandals (that I’d been eyeing for a year) for only $35! 3. eBay- I was never a huge fan of eBay until I downloaded the eBay app for my iPhone. It sends push notifications for when items matching my saved searches are listed, or when the auction for my watched items are ending. With the saved search function, you can refine your searches to only show items under $100 (or whatever your budget may be). This way, you won’t fall in love with an unattainable designer dress. The key to not going over budget in a bidding war- wait until 3 seconds before the end of the auction to place your bid. This will almost always guarantee a win without going over budget.

I am so looking forward to living in this black gauze dress (similar here) and flat suede sandals come warmer temps!

(This post was inspired by this week’s IFB Project)

Spring 2013: On Neutral Ground

by Christina on 03/14/2013, 0 comments

It’s no secret that neutrals define the majority of my wardrobe and my lifestyle. Today I pulled together some of the neutrals that are inspiring me for Spring 2013. The Creatures of Comfort Spring look book, my new No. 6 clog sandals, Essie Penny Talk nail color, a Vintage Agate Coaster and a rock found on Sound Beach this weekend. It’s a coincidence that the two new members of our family, Odin and Miles also fit into my neutrally hued lifestyle.

Spring 2013 Uniform: Boxy Tee + Flare Skirt + Single Strap Sandal

by Christina on 03/07/2013, 0 comments

Now that Fashion Month is over, phew, what a marathon, I can focus on Spring style! Do you remember last fall when I told you how to Update Your Chunky Fall Sweater Look? Well I’m here to update this look for Spring. Change out your chunky sweater for a boxy tee and your booties for a simple one strap sandal. The flared skirt has staying power, so if you didn’t buy one last fall, you can still invest in one without fear of it going out of style. All of these pieces act as basic building blocks for the rest of your Spring wardrobe.

Acne Cotton Tee / T by Alexander Wang Skirt / Hakaan Tee / Rag & Bone Niki Flare Skirt / Proenza Schouler Tee / BCBG Flare Skirt / Nomia Tee / 3.1 Philip Lim Skirt / All Shoes from Net-a-Porter and Urban

Side Note: If you miss my runway roundups featuring my favorite looks, you can find them on Pinterest. This season I decided to give my blog a break from these reviews and focus on bringing you more original content.