Posts filed under “Street Smart”
At The Shows
Scene: New York Fashion Week. The energy was high, the looks were wide ranging, and everyone involved, in many ways, was striking and beautiful in their own way. It’s about street style with a show ready attitude, all put together for a fabulous show of style off the runways. Monochromatic looks, matching sets, subdued and brilliant hues, patterns, bucket hats, […]
Early Spring
Scene: Spring blooming. Just like the flowers, some people adorn themselves in color. Observations. Multi-hued expressions. Cool, but mostly warm colors and neutrals. Pink, yellow, orange, several shades of beige, and megawatt neons. Florals, prints, stripes, feathers, sweet bows, and folk elements in patchwork. Everyday scenes in the city. All over the town. Spring is in the air. The fragrance of […]
Staying Warm
Scene: Bundled up. On the run. Warming hues from pink to yellow to violet. More shades of brown than black or grey. Bold checked fabric in oversized tartan, window pane, and glen plaid. Color blocking, animal prints, and stripes. Pattern mix. Gold metallic sheen outerwear. Shearling, leather, faux, teddy, and real fur, cashmere, wool, and nylon. […]
Autumn Cool
Scene: Browns on the town. Black leather. Motifs and imagery. Wildflowers like pastels are no longer reserved for spring. Hints of Pantone’s 2019 color “Living Coral”. Black, grey, and white always in sight. Slim jackets with slender jeans. Classic trench coats with a twist. Headgear. Heartland warm knits, soft cashmere, and smooth suede. Plaid with tradition. Boots with heels, high and low, kicks […]
Mix Factor
Scene: A mix of style, a mix of weather. Comings and goings, uptown and down. Side swiped by the contrasting moods of Winter. Warm up, cool down. Pops of color and spontaneity, warm knits, hi-shine, faux and fur, puffed quilts, plaids, fringe, and suede. Classics get a twist. Hints of spring.