Mood Board: May 2013
Clearly we’re a little influenced by the Met Ball’s punk theme this May, though we’re planning to balance that out with a classic cobalt Madewell purse and a dream trip to the Outer Banks courtesy of Purple Diary.
Madewell
Sunday May 12th, 2013
Friday May 10th, 2013
Leah’s Ready for Summer Almost Cropped Top
It hasn’t been even remotely warm enough to make me think about buying summer clothes until this week. And so for a little pre-birthday present to myself, I scooped up this number from always reliable Madewell.
Friday April 5th, 2013
Fashionista’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Spring Jacket
Spring jackets are tricky business. How do you find one that’s not too thick, but will still protect you during those breezy evenings? Are you more of a trench coat or light leather jacket type of gal? We picked the brains of some of our favorite outerwear designers (Veda, Confezioni Crosby, Gryphon and more) to bring you some tips on how to find and wear the perfect spring jacket for you–and came up with a handy little guide to find the best ones.
We’ve scoured the market to find the best in five iconic spring jacket styles: the trench, the leather jacket, the denim jacket, the utility jacket, and the rain jacket (we already covered bombers, fyi).
Tuesday March 19th, 2013
What Fashionista Editors Want for Spring
The first official day of “spring” is tomorrow. Apparently. (With another snow day yesterday we’re starting to doubt spring will ever come.) Even though the weather is still kind of miserable, we’ve already started our spring shopping lists. Here’s what we’re all craving if warmer weather ever happens. Fingers crossed.
Monday March 4th, 2013
The 5 Commandments of Editor Style
We’re not exactly sure how it happens (is a memo sent out or something?) but each season there’s always a few key pieces or amazing style tricks that all the editors are sporting during fashion month. It’s almost as if they adhere to a set of rules–or commandments if you will. Click through for our Read more →
Tuesday February 26th, 2013
Kim Kardashian Covers Cosmo, Another Controversial ‘Blackface’ Fashion Spread, and Madewell’s Spring Denim Look Book
Model Ondria Hardin can’t seem to stay away from controversy: Her “African Queen” spread for Numéro has many accusing the mag of using blackface. {HuffPo}
Can baring your lady parts make you more confident? The Large Labia Project thinks it will (yea, that’s a thing). {The Cut}
Shailene Woodley dyed her locks red for The Amazing Spiderman 2–guess who she’s playing? {US Weekly}
Kim Kardashian covers April’s Cosmopolitan and tells the glossy about her growing empire. {Cosmo}
Friday November 9th, 2012
10 Stylish Coats Under $300 That Will Actually Keep You Warm
New York weather makes no sense these days. One day there’s a hurricane (those typically happen in the summer) and the next it’s 30 degrees and snowing. It’s supposed to warm up again this weekend, but we know that cold isn’t going to stay away for long. So to prepare ourselves, and everyone as we approach real winter, we’ve rounded up 10 coats that possess everything you want in your outerwear: style, function, versatility, warmth, and affordability–they all come in at less than $300. From parkas to puffers to duffles, click through to shop!
Monday October 29th, 2012
Editor’s Pick: Hayley’s Cool Cashmere Socks
A few years ago my mother turned me onto cashmere socks and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since. I have to admit I was skeptical at first: I mean how much difference could cashmere really make when it comes to socks? Well, I’m here to report, that they completely change the game.
Friday October 19th, 2012
Editor’s Pick: Leah’s Perfect Varsity Jacket
The varsity jacket trend slowly grew on me over the last year. By this fall, I had to have one.
But I didn’t want one of the oversized boxy ones and I didn’t want one that looked like I was an extra in Grease.
And then I saw it. Calling to me from Madewell’s website. She was perfect.
Thursday October 11th, 2012
Fashionista’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Black Bootie
Click through for our comprehensive rundown of all the best black booties in a variety of styles and price ranges. Hopefully it will provide an end to your search for the perfect black bootie.
Tuesday September 18th, 2012
Solange Knowles Talks Natural Hair and Not Being That Interested in Fashion
Solange Knowles is a singer/songwriter (she’s getting ready to release her third album), mom and proud Texan girl at heart. A fashion icon and crusader for natural black hair? Not so much.
Sunday August 26th, 2012
Fashionista Week in Review: Kristen Stewart Goes Out in Public, Tom Ford’s Advice for Gisele, and a Year in the Life of Choupette Lagerfeld
KStew Makes First Post-Breakup Outing, Media Goes Nuts: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson broke up – maybe you’ve heard? Anyway, she went out in public for less than 3 minutes, but we have analyzed all 180 mind-blowing seconds of that outing – what can it all mean!? Get Ready for Fashion Week: Not unlike a Read more →
