Posts tagged ‘new york city’
Behind the Scenes with Revlon
I have some very exciting news to share with all of you that I’ve had to keep tippy top secret until now! Earlier this week I headed into the studio with Glamour and Revlon (!!) to shoot an advertisement that will come out in October!
Makeup artist Claire Bayley gave me an amazing cat eye (how fitting, right?!) and orangey red stained lips, while hair stylist Greg Bitterman emphasized my natural waves by taming out the gross frizz that comes with this season’s humidity. Then it was onto the set with the amazing photographer Sarah Silver who not only made me totally comfortable in front of the camera (sometimes I get nervous) but she also had me meowing and hissing in between shots. Purr-fect! I also went outside with street style photographer, Patrick Butler, but since it was raining we got to hide out in this cool furniture store while simultaneously doing some shopping! Suffice it to say – I had an amazing time!
Here are some behind-the-scenes photos from the day. A huge thank you to Glamour, Revlon, and the entire team for covering up my pimple and making this one of the funnest days yet!
I call this the Louis XIV meets Marilyn Monroe
One of the final looks
After shoot treat!
Ziggy Ziggy
As someone who pretty much lives in black jeans, you can imagine that I was quite skeptical about this whole printed jeans phenomenon. Not only are they frequently unflattering, but I tend to enjoy leaving the patterned pieces in my wardrobe to dresses, skirts, shirts, and all the other articles of clothing that don’t encase the legs. Printed sausage casings. No thanks!
Or so I thought…
A few weeks ago I went to the 7 For All Mankind showroom to peep some of their upcoming collections and ended up spending most of my time stalking this one girl wearing the pants you see me wearing in this very outfit post. As you might suspect, once I saw them it was only a matter of seconds before I harassed the aforementioned girl to find out who makes them and where I can find them. Turns out they’re by 7 – go figure – and within a few short weeks I was stepping into my very own pair. I admit they’re still a challenge for me to work with – horizontal stripes on the legs? Usually a major nono for me, but there’s something about those zig zags that I just couldn’t shy away from. And that my friends, is how printed jeans made their way into my closet. End scene.
{ Sparrow sweater, 7 For All Mankind jeans, Proenza Schouler shoes, Spell Designs bag, Karen Walker sunnies, Kenneth Jay Lane cuff, Threadsence necklace }
// photos by Phoebe Dembs
On Keeping the Goods
When I was packing up my closet, I was forced to make those major decisions on what to keep and what to get rid of. Many people use the “if you haven’t worn it in over a year, throw it out” motto, but that just doesn’t work for me. Just because I haven’t worn it in over a year doesn’t mean I won’t wear it again. This cape is the perfect example. The last time I wore this superhero piece was back in January 2011. Over a year indeed and yet it still sits toward the front of my closet waiting for the day that I’ll wear it again. This day was yesterday.
Most of my clothes are still stored away in boxes (my closet isn’t being built until next week), and I find it interesting that this cape was one of the last pieces I packed up, thus making it one of the more accessible articles in my apartment of cardboard. While it’s by no means an everyday piece – the whole shoulder bag thing just does not work with capes – it’s still one of my favorites and I have absolutely no intention of getting rid of it, even if I don’t wear it again for another year.
How do you go about deciding what to get rid of when you’re cleaning out your closet?
{ Hanii Y cape, Comme de Garçons shirt, Hudson jeans, Acne boots, YSL bag, thrifted sunglasses, Kenneth Jay Lane cuff }
// photos by Emily Malan
Americana
Unless it’s a Bruce Springsteen concert or the 4th of July, an outfit composed of red, white, and blue is usually a “no no” for me. Kind of like wearing red and green around the holidays – another “no no.” There’s spirit and then there’s spirit and the line between the two is very slender - you’re either the obnoxious person who shows up at a holiday party dressed like a Christmas tree or the meany who refuses to wear any sort of patriotic color combo on July 4th. Come on, not even a blue stripe on your sweater? A star? What gives!?
I received this pair of A|X Armani Exchange pants a couple of weeks ago and admit the whole red pants thing is still a bit of a challenge for me. I either go monochromatic or end up looking like I have more American pride than Uncle Sam. But last week I decided to give in to my nationality and hold up my American passport for all the world to see – not really – though as you can see I did go patriotic from head-to-pointy toe. Sometimes you just gotta embrace a look with a big ol’ bear hug and say to hell with what everyone else thinks (or what my mirror is telling me).
{ Bop Basics blazer, Joe Fresh blouse (similar here), A|X Armani Exchange pants c/0, Boutique 9 heels c/o, Zara bag, Ray Ban aviators, Forever21 & nOir jewelry bracelets, vintage watch }
Like my pants? Want some of your own so you can give Uncle Sam a run for his George Washington dollar bills? Then check this out and meet me there!
//photos by Emily Malan
Carrie’s Apartment
I think I’ve made it pretty clear how much I love all things Sex & the City and have no shame in admitting that I idolize Carrie Bradshaw – minus the whole single at 35 thing. As I prep for my big move to Brooklyn* and start finalizing my decorating ideas (you can see all my ideas/inspiration on my Pinterest board “Apartment Approved“) I keep thinking about Carrie’s apartment and how positively perfect it is. From the color of her walls to the leather chair Aiden made for her to that closet (duh), her apartment is the pinnacle of what I want my apartment to look like – and I know I don’t stand alone here. I get the keys to my new place this weekend and can’t wait to use these images as inspiration for my new interior decor.
* I recognize that Carrie would never move to Brooklyn.
