Rag & Bone Biker Tailcoat: Biker Chick Chic
You can always count on Rag & Bone for a combination of downtown urban edginess and British-influenced style. And what better example of this union is there than a Biker Tailcoat (at Barneys New York for $1,595)? High-class grunge at its finest! This long sleeve wool coat zips up the front, but is also overlain … Continue reading “Rag & Bone Biker Tailcoat: Biker Chick Chic”
Top Summery Blazers for Men: Light This Fire
During summer, the last thing anybody wants to do is wear more than shorts and a t-shirt. It’s hot, and suits just don’t float the estival catamaran. However, a good blazer can fit the bill and keep you dressed appropriately for work and play. More importantly, your blazer does not need to be a navy … Continue reading “Top Summery Blazers for Men: Light This Fire”
Enza Costa Maxi Hoodie: Beach Buddy
This is your summer’s best friend. A maxi hoodie for chilly walks on the beach after the sun sets. I have a long cardigan for this exact purpose but I’ll have to find a dry cleaner when I’m on vacation if I want to wear this all the time. Forget it. I’m opting for ease, … Continue reading “Enza Costa Maxi Hoodie: Beach Buddy”
Top 5 Tie-Dyed Additions: Tie Me Up, Dye Me Down
There are some crafty activities from summer camp that never seem to vanish from our lives entirely, even if our days of bunk beds and color wars have long passed. Sure, I’ll always reserve a little soft spot in my heart for neon lanyard, but tie-dye is a motif that can actually translate to snob … Continue reading “Top 5 Tie-Dyed Additions: Tie Me Up, Dye Me Down”
Top 5 Crocheted Concoctions: I’m Hooked
Derived from the French word meaning, “hook,” the process of hooking strands of fabric into an ornate design dates back centuries. People were all about crochet in the Edwardian era, and racier styles hit the beach and made cute mini-dresses in the 1970s. Now crochet is proving to be super-versatile, as proven by these innovative … Continue reading “Top 5 Crocheted Concoctions: I’m Hooked”
How to Wear a Floral Blazer like a Snob (No Slob Need Apply)
I’m loving the floral blazer look but – like so many great trends – it all depends on how you wear it. You have to mix it up because the matchy matchy will have you end up looking like your grandmother’s sofa! (Case in point: this all over garden slob look.) Here’s how to make … Continue reading “How to Wear a Floral Blazer like a Snob (No Slob Need Apply)”