Today I rocked the exaggerated shoulder trend with a Magalis Garcia jacket. It amazes me this designer hasn’t been scooped up by a department store yet. You’ll see more of her designs this week, and I’m sure you’ll agree they belong in Barneys.
The whole rundown:
Magalis Garcia jacket
Plein Sud skirt
Elizabeth & James suede booties
The dramatic eye and pale lip makeup combo didn’t come through in this photo, but it was key to the ensemble.
(Full Disclosure: Magalis jacket pulled from showroom.)
BTW, Look who I ran into…..
Caroline McCarthy and her friend Justine both looking H-O-T in dresses from “Hippie” – I need more info on the brand because we should all get to know it better.
I know everyone is head over heels with Lululemon for athletic-wear, but I truly think Nike is better.
I took this picture to do a post on form while you work out (that will run next Monday), but obviously the clothes are important too. Nike fits well, has great cuts and colors, and really absorbs sweat well.
Yes, it’s expensive, and popular items are often out of stock at Niketown, but it’s the best for your buck if you ask me. When you’re at the gym regulary, you need durable clothes that make you look good!
Here’s another Nike ensemble. Leslie snapped this pic on our way to the gym one morning during “Camp Mary.” She thought she was being sneaky, but I knew it was her strategy to get me to walk. I get a million compliments on these green capris.
Reader/Blogger Tanya always asks people to suggest situations they would like to see her create an outfit for. So the other day, I responded with Fashion Week (as I am gearing up for the 8 days of catwalk craziness right now).
So here is my “dream” fashion week outfit per Mary’s request! I decided to compose an outfit this way because the truth is if I really was going to fashion week I would run out and buy a completely new and fresh outfit! After all it is the perfect excuse for new clothes!
Hope you like it!
Dress – Dolce & Gabbana
Shoes – Brian Atwood
Bag – Kate Spade
Tights – Asos
Necklace – House of Harlow
Ring – Marc Jacobs
I added an umbrella because everyone knows it always rains in NYC on fashion week. And of course I wouldn’t be caught dead without my fave fashion magazine, Bazaar!
As you know I have a pretty eclectic style and I love color and whimsy. All those things inspired this outfit.
Tip: Wearing black tights with black shoes elongates your legs in the winter the same way nude heels elongate your legs in the summer!!
Quite the ensemble T. Very trendy and unique. Although I warn you, those heels are not for sissies when you’re racing from one show to the next (and interviewing in between). My feet have had 3 years of training and I always end up in flip flops at the end of at least two days.
But, really, it’s fashion week, no pain no game! You would definitely steal glances away from Anna in this ensemble.
I have no idea what I’d wear, but this is a close approximation. Something short-ish (I’ve got long legs, why not), something pretty, something not too up-tight. A bit of color and a bit of jewelry.
Now to magically transport all these items to my closet…
Dress – Tibi
Shoes – Christian Louboutin
Bag – Mulberry
Scarf – Alexander McQueen
Sunglasses – Chloe
Earrings – H. Stern
Lipstick – Givenchy
Notebook – Moleskine
And to prove I was there – iPhone
So fun! All I need now is an invite! Please?
Another great outfit. Not necessarily one of your “budget” posts, but then again, it’s fashion week, you’ll have all of this sent from their PR team
If you’re in NYC, you’re welcome to come with me! I always love having a fun fashionista to talk trends with.
MY FASHION WEEK CHECKLIST -
Both Tanya and Jaclyn put together trend-perfect outfits that would be showstoppers at New York Fashion Week.
However, for me, considering I need an outfit that transitions from day to night, is somewhat (but barely) comfortable, and looks good on camera, neither of these ensembles would work for me in this capacity. When you’re on camera, you have to look hot and play it safe – not an easy combo – and I fail about 30% of the time (in my opinion).
So here’s a quick checklist I think about to create a trendy, photo-friendly ensemble with comfort as a consideration.
Keep it simple – bold colors and a minimum number of pieces that can make an impact. Also, prints are hard to pull off on camera.
Pick one piece to define the outfit – for the past three seasons, that has been shoes. Fashion Week is one of the only places you’ll see photographers on the ground snapping shoes from multiple angles.
Makeup should be thick but natural looking – I know that sounds contradictory, but you have to look good in person and on camera. Tips: stay away from colored shadows and dark eyes. Add lashes if you want an extra pop.
Think sophisticated – conservative speaks to many audiences so you’ll look respectable and approachable.
Black – when all else fails, you can’t go wrong with it. But if you’re looking to stand out, go for color.
Blend your bag with your outfit – don’t carry a statement bag because more times than not it clutters your chic and simple look. Plus, most of the time, you won’t be carrying it on camera or in pictures.
Absolutely no scarves on camera – unless you’re freezing. Period.
Believe in your ensemble – Confidence will sell whatever you’re wearing. And that goes from sweats at the supermarket to sequins at a cocktail party.
To browse what I wore in September at the tents, click here. Yes, I did wear vintage Pucci, which is all about the pattern, but it’s obviously Pucci, and vintage no less. That’s a statement you want to make in a room of brand sluts, I mean fashionistas
It’s barely cool outside and I’m already tired of wearing jeans. I’ve only worn the two pair of harem pants I have a couple of times because they look to dressy. So last night I was on a mission to dress them down.
— Order of Dismissal thanks to Sid McNiece and his team
Everyone else in the courtroom was in jeans (and mostly t-shirts). That just seems so disrespectful! Show your judge some love with some slacks and a button-down.
But I’m not one to talk…
The judge wasn’t happy I was away from the courtroom for longer than 15 minutes earlier today, so she taught me a lesson (to not cross her) by having me come back after lunch. You know what? It worked. I saw my insurance bill in the $2k range and so I bowed my head and said, “My apologies. I’m very sorry.”
I told everyone I was Anna Kornikova, and they said, “where’s your skirt?” (Shit.) Whatever, I was dressed up more than 95% of the people in town.
Here’s how my night went down: I went from the gym to a bar to watch the USC game, and then instead of going home in the rain, we headed straight to our favorite beachfront restaurant for dinner and salsa dancing (which is not easy in sneakers). It poured all night so after an hour everyone looked like me
Mexicans apparently aren’t big on Halloween, so it wasn’t a big night out. Which, for me, WAS PERFECT!
A video Head To Toe of my two nights out on the town in Houston. I truly felt like Cinderella!
Many thanks to Gustavo Cadile and Erica Courtney, two brilliant designers who bestowed me with their flawless pieces for the events. After being a fan of their work for years, I am now pleased to call them both friends.
Edward Sanchez put the icing on the cake with a magical makeover. Houstonians can visit him at Urban Retreat if you have a special event or just want a lesson on how to apply cosmetics and lashes.
Unfortunately Gustavo and Erica’s pricepoints aren’t very accommodating, but if you’re on the market for something truly timeless then they would be my first stop. (Visions of weddings dance through my head….)
CREATE MY LOOK FOR LESS AND WIN BIG
I understand I have a leg up in the princess department because of my fashion connections, but many of you are excellent at creating red carpet looks for less. So, whoever sends in the most detailed replica of either ensemble for under $400 wins a $50 gift certificate to the store of your choice!
Submissions must be one jpg or pdf attached to an email list of all items (dress, chandelier earrings, 2 gold eternity bands, 2 gold/diamond bracelets), their individual prices, links to where you found them, and the total price.
Send to Mary@MoreThanMary.com by November 6th. That should be plenty of time to search after the Halloween hangover.
(Full Disclosure: All three artists are friends and generously loaned their designs to me for the evenings.)
