Knits & Lace for Brunch in Brooklyn

What's better than a fall knit and lacy bralette? At the moment, nothing compares! We are obsessed with the chic look a black lacy bralette gives under a light colored sweater, particularly white and cream. Lace bralettes are also a perfect summer transition piece for fall, no matter the colour, paired with a chunky knit, you'll be sure to be right on trend. As mentioned in out Fall Fashion Essentials post, chunky knit sweaters are a must for fall because they are so easy to layer and keep you warm on those breezier days. Additionally, chunky sweaters pair great with black leggings, which is one of our essential looks for the colder months. As always, it's all about comfort and style.

Deena is wearing a cozy ensemble, pairing a textured knit pullover and a lace halter bra from Urban Outfitters with paneled black leggings from Zara. To tie in with her black leggings, she threw on a pair of black booties from Franco Sarto and her Marc Jacobs cross-body. 

Ray-ban Sunglasses

Topshop Jacket

Urban Outfitters Sweater

Marc by Marc Jacobs Cross body

Urban Outfitters Halter Bra

Zara Leggings

Gifted Necklace

Franco Sarto Boots

Francesca is wearing a comfy combination consisting of a chunky knit sweater and a black lacy racer-back bralette, both from Urban Outfitters. To complete her comfy ensemble, she wore a pair of black shiny leggings from American Apparel. Since it was a bit cold out on the waterfront, Francesca threw on a leather and brushed cotton jacket from Walter Baker.

Ray Ban Erika Sunglasses

W118 By Walter Baker Jacket

Urban Outfitters Sweater 

American Apparel Leggings 

Urban Outfitters Bralette

DV by Dolce Vita Booties

Moon and Lola Monogram Necklace

Rings made by Francesca

Fendi Bag

First pic of us together up on the blog (:

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Products

YSL- also known as Yves Saint Laurent- is a makeup, clothing, handbag and shoe company. The company sells a wide range of makeup products from lip to eyes to nails. What's great about their products are their vibrancy yet simplicity. In the products shown below, you can use any of them to make your lips or eyes pop or even use them for a casual day. Additionally, they have a wide range of radiant nail colors that have long-term lasting power.  

From left to right: Rouge Volupté - Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick in 11 Rose Culte, Volupté Sheer Candy - Glossy Balm Crystal Color in 04 Succulent Pomegranate, Volupté Sheer Candy - Glossy Balm Crystal Color in 16 Cherise Desir, Rouge Pur Couture Vernis À Lèvres Glossy Stain in 7 Corail Aquatique

The lip products shown above are great for jazzing up any makeup look. However, they are also great for sheering out when you want just a tint of color on your lips. The texture is very smooth and feels great on your lips. The gold rouge volupte lipstick is very long lasting and we reccomend using a lip liner underneath in order to ensure it does not stain your lips. On the other hand the silver volupte sheer candy glossy balm are exactly like their name- sheer. So, while you may have to reapply the product on your lips throughout the day, they are great for when you just want to add a tint to your lips. Lastly, the rouge pur couture glossy stain feels amazing to apply. The brush is very soft and with one swipe, you have tinted lips. Depending on the look you are going for you can apply this alone or over lipstick. 

From left to right: La Laque Couture Nail Lacquer in 1 Rouge N Pop Art,  La Laque Couture Nail Lacquer in 12 Rose Renaissance

The nail polishes are definitely a splurge but worth it. The colors are very vibrant and the brushes make them easy to apply. The polish usually lasts about a week until you need to remove or apply over chipped areas. I would reccomend buying a color that you would want to wear consistently or all year around to make sure you are getting your money's worth!

Creme de Blush in 5 

The YSL creme de blush has a unique cream to powder consistency, giving you a healthy, radiant glow. This product is very long lasting, noting that when applied in the morning it will stay all throughout the day till the night. This blush can be worn super natural due to the fact that it does not cake up or leave your skin looking over powdered.  You can use YSL's creme de blush for either a sheer wash off colour on your cheeks or you can intensify your look for a Girls Night Out by applying a few more layers. To apply either pat it on with your fingertips or use a duo fiber stippling brush on the apples of your cheeks. Unfortunately, this product and specific colour is no longer sold at Sephora, but luckily Nordstrom has six other amazing colours to try out. Though this product is up there in price, it is totally worth it, because a little bit goes a long way, and with only having this product for a year or so now day after day, there is no visible dent!

Pure Chromatics - 4 Wet & Dry Eye Shadows in 20 - sunny coral/ white gold/ baked gold/ blackened burgundy

The YSL pure chromatics eyeshadow palette  is perfect for any time of the year because of its neutral colors. You can use all for to create a brown smokey eye or even just use one of the pinks or light brown to add some color to your eye lids any day of the week. The colors are sheer but if you dab it on your eye lids the color will be more defined. The shadows are very easy to blend however, they are sparkly so it all depends on the type of look you would go for if you are deciding to purchase this palette. Since it is expensive, always make sure you love the colors and affect it gives your eyes before purchasing it!

90's Inspired Fall Fashion

Now that it is finally fall, it is time to break out the sweaters and wool skirts. This fall is the perfect time to try new and different trends. Maybe you're into more 90's trends, which is making a come back recently. This fall you can incorporate 90's fashion by wearing cropped sweaters and mini skirts, or even plaid prints and leather accents. The cropped sweater keeps you warm while also leaving you with a very chic and feminine look. Additionally, mini skirts are a perfect transitional piece because they go great with long sleeve shirts and combat boots/booties. To modernize a 90's styled look, try to keep the colors to a minimum, leaving you with a sleek and classic look that nobody will forget.

Francesca is wearing a cropped hot pink fuzzy jumper from Topshop and a pair of black super skinny high-rise jeans from Urban Outfitters. Most people would think hot pink isn't the norm for fall but recently Sandro updated their window display packed full of pairings of pink and black, so why not incorporate an unusual trend into your style this fall. 

Ray-Ban Sunglasses 

Topshop Jumper

Urban Outfitters Jeans 

Jeffrey Campbell 'Muskrat' Cutout Boots

Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch

Moon and Lola Monogram Necklace

Deena is wearing a classic combination, pairing a simple black long sleeved shirt with an insanely cute a-line cut  wool mini skirt. To finish off the look, she threw on a pair of sheer black tights and black booties. This look is great for those days you want to keep it casual yet trendy.

Ray-Ban Sunglasses

American Apparel Long-Sleeved Shirt

Urban Outfitters Mini Skirt

Naturalizer Boots

Fall Fashion Essentials

Fall is officially here and is probably the best if not second best season in the whole entire year. Not only do you get to start sipping warmer drinks, but the fall fashion is impeccable, i.e. the sweaters and the booties. Fall is the type of season where you don't have to dress incredibly warm but you don't have to dress incredibly cold, it's right there in the middle. As the colder days approach with winter being just a few months away, lets cherish the turning leaves and the slight fall breeze, and push aside the treacherous snow and incredibly huge puffy coats. Sweater Weather here we come.  

Sweater: J. Crew Denim Shirt: Topshop Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

 

Chunky Knit Sweaters

From left to right: Brandy Melville, Urban Outfitters & J. Crew 

Chunky knit sweaters are a necessity throughout fall. As the weather gets a bit chillier, it's too hot for huge puffers and lined parkas and too cold for tank tops and tees, so by adding a sweater to your fall fashion, not only will you be in trend but you'll be all cozy and warm. 

Denim/Chambray Shirts

Topshop (Similar)

Denim and Chambray shirts are a great layering piece that you can wear under chunky sweaters or over a simple white top. Denim shirts can go in two different directions, casual and laid back with a pair of leggings or done up and on point with a cashmere sweater layered over and a pair of tall black boots. Denim shirts are also great if you're trying to stay warm because you can wear a tank or tee under and layer on a sweater on top with a leather jacket and you are instantly ten times warmer.

Darker Denim & Ripped Knees

From left to right: Urban Outfitters & Topshop

 Now that it's fall, it's time to transition to darker colours. Dark wash jeans are a must in the fall, they can transform any outfit from day to night and obviously summer to fall. You can either dress them down with an oversized cardigan or dress them up with white blouse and point toe heels. 

Vests

Bcbgmaxazria  

Vests are a perfect transition piece for fall because you can still wear 3/4 sleeved shirts and still stay warm with the comfort of a vest. Vest's are also great for the chillier days because you can pair them with a thick sweater and still stay warm throughout the pre-winter chills. As much as I love this leather jacket type zip in the front, I prefer vest with the middle zip for a more causal look when un-zipped. 

Army Green Coloured Jackets

J. Crew

Military jackets are a very popular trend throughout the fall season, but if you're not so into full on vintage army jackets, you can take it down a notch with army green coloured jackets. You can wear thees olive coloured jackets with any outfits, whether you want to wear jeans or a simple LBD, these types of jackets are very versatile. With these types of jackets, since they aren't so heavy, it gives you the leniency to throw a vest on top to give a causal layered look. 

Gold Watches

Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Amy Mini'

A watch is key for the fall, everyone is back in school or back at work, which means time is always on our minds. Not only do we strive to be on time, but we want the best arm candy, and a simple gold watch is a perfect way to spruce up a fall outfit. If gold isn't your thing, there's still silver and rose gold, both give the same affect. 

Chunky Socks

All Urban Outfitters

This is self explanatory, but overly chunky socks are the perfect fall staple. Chunky socks not only give comfort but work with any type of boot, Ankle booties or thigh high boots.

Black Ankle Booties

Jeffrey Campbell

Black booties are a must this fall, from chelsea boots to cut-out booties, all are right on trend. Black booties give a sleek, put together look and can be paired with anything from jeans to a pair of tights and a skirt.

Tall Boots

Stuart Weitzman 'The Mezza Mezza'

Tall boots are another must-have shoe for the fall time, doesn't matter what colour you choose, black, brown or grey, pair them with either chunky socks or an all black legging. I prefer to wear these particular Mezza Mezza boots from Stuart Weitzman with black leggings and a chunky sweater, so it gives that my boots blend together with my leggings.  Last fall and winter, these were the only boots I wore because not only do they give a bit of height with the 1 3/4 inch heel, but they dress up any outfit, even if you're wearing a bagging t-shirt and yoga pants. 

NYFW Milk Studios | Koonhor, Harbison, Isa Arfen & Jonathan Simkhai

Last night I was given the chance to attend several fashion shows down at Milk Studios on 15th and 10th. The past 3 years I have been ouhing and awing at the Mercedes Benz tent near round my school, waiting outside yearning to attend a fashion show and just experience everything the fashion world has to offer during NYFW. It has been so interesting standing out front the tent overlooking people who come from all over the world, dressed in all sorts of different patterns and fabrics, and to be able to attend an event just like one's that would be held at Lincoln Center is insane.  

To start the night off I cabbed it down from the quiet UWS to the wondrous yet hectic Chelsea area, to meet up with the amazing Jackie Morgan from Sinn Style, who was the one that gave me this incredible opportunity. The show had been pushed back from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, so we were given quiet a bit of wiggle room, but then we got our wristbands and made our way upstairs.  The shows held at Milk Studios are a mix between runway shows and informal fashion shows, kind of like an art gallery but with real people as the art. The several shows I attended were informal fashion shows so there would be separate rooms where each designers work was held in decorated to the style of their choice. I thought the gallery style of fashion show was quiet enjoyable because you can go straight up to the models and really take in the clothing and see how well made and beautiful each piece is. What was also great was that the designers were in the rooms where their collections were being held, so if you wanted to you could go up and chat or interview them. 

This was just overall such a great experience and I hope to get to see many more fashion shows in the next few years. 

-Francesca 

This is the "Made Fashion Week" wall, which is what you see right when you walk in!

The infamous Pink Elephant 

Koonhor's Collection

Koonhor's collection was interesting. Each outfit seemed to be so different but coincided so well together. The collection gave a very native american meets modern day vibe to me, with the statement sweaters and the clear and white visors. There was one detail that I loved which was the makeup, on the second photo, you can see the silvery accent on the eye, which I though gave the collection a futuristic edge to it.

Harbison's Collection

The founder and creative director of Harbison, Charles Harbison made an appearance and did a few interviews.

The Harbison collection did not disappoint. His collection seemed to drip modernity and all of the pieces were either very sleek and sophisticated or textured and bold. My favourite piece in the collection was probably the two piece black and floral ensemble, the 3D pop of texture made such a statement, loved it.   

Isa Arfen's Collection

Isa Arfen's collection was one with a lot of colour. Loved the added set pieces, I personally thought it gave her collection a bit more character and seemed more inviting. The clothing was a mixture of fun and mature. I pop of the colorful patterned piece gave a nice touch to the more toned down button up jackets and overall made a great collection.

Jonathan Simkhai's Collection

The man in the middle of all the beautiful models is the designer, Jonathan Simkhai.

Jonathan Simkhai's collection was probably my favourite there last night. I thought the mix of pastels and black and white was perfection. Each piece in the collection was something I would personally purchase and can be worn in any season because the colours are so universal. I especially loved the black and white crop top and matching skirt, both the model and the ensemble were flawless.  Yup, hands down my favourite collection there last night.

Unfortunately, I missed the Zoë Jordan show, so to those who got to see it, i'm jealous. And to those like me who didn't get to see it, I found this pic below by Ilya S. Savenok. Look's like I missed an amazing futuristic collection, maybe next time.