Pining for Proenza

I first fell in love with Proenza Schouler in the fall of 2006 when they presented their Spring 2007 collection.  I've been falling further and further each season since, but Spring 2014 may have been the most spot-on, perfectly "me" collection there's ever been.  Suede, culottes, and shimmering midi-skirts galore, I literally can't get enough.  Oh and that jacket?  It looks like a shredded up berber rug, and I want to wear it now. 

 How could one not be excited about these skirts? 

The shoes are incredible. 

 The final couple of looks paired breezy culottes with chest plate-esque crop tops.  What?!  So good.  Take a look at their full collection here.

Let's Talk Street Style: NYFW, Spring 2014

While the editors have already moved on from the crazy streets of NYC with their eyes on London, I'm here reveling in the street style from last week.  I love that it's always such a mixed bag, classic colors and shapes juxtaposed with intricate prints and sweatshirts.  I think my favorite look of the week has to be from Yasmine Sewell below, the sheer paneling and mixed b&w prints is near perfection.  Scroll to see my picks for the best street style stars from this NYC season.

photos courtesy of Tommy Ton for Style.com, Phil Oh for Vogue.com, Mark Iantosca for Refinery29, and Youngjun Koo for The Cut

RC, I Love You

This summer I learned how deep my love of culottes, palazzo pants, whatever we're calling them, runs.  It runs deep, that love runs so deep.  There's just something about the teeny tiny waist paired with the incredibly freeing wide legs.  Anyways, before this turns into an even sappier love story about culottes, I'll turn it into one about Rachel Comey.  She's created the only three pairs of pants that I need to own next spring, and for that I love her.  I will be saving up every penny for them.

 I'm not sure if this is a romper or two separate pieces, regardless, I need to own all of it.

I should probably just plan to purchase this entire outfit.  

I'm typically not a huge fan of the Spring collections, but thanks to RC I'm feeling quite optimistic about the upcoming season.

Let's Talk Street Style: NYFW, Fall 2013

The NYFW Fall 2013 season has come to a close.  Getting out to more shows and presentations was fun and work was just as crazy making for a long, but super fun week.  The street style in NYC was, as always, in great form.  This is a long one kids, so click through and hang on to your hats!

Karen & Kaelen

 I got a last minute invitation passed on to me for the Karen Walker presentation earlier this week and I wasn't going to miss it.  On a depressing rainy day, Karen Walker showed what happens when the school girl and working girl meet for fall with rose colored overcoats, military khaki and tweed in an array of tones and pops of tangerine.  

The Men of Timo Weiland, Fall 2013

Thanks to a scheduling conflict on the part of my friend, I was able to masquerade as her and peep Timo Weiland's men's collection on Thursday.  I'd already heard great things about his women's collection that debuted earlier in the day, so I was definitely looking forward to it.  

Rachel Comey, Fall 2013

A wonderful friend {& fashion week fairy godmother} flew in from Chicago for 24 hours and Rachel Comey was #1 on her list.  I was lucky enough to tag along for a first look at the sick new Fall 2013 collection! 

2012: Year in Review

I've had such an amazing year from my move to New York, to my brother's wedding, and a pretty intense hurricane, among other things.  Enjoy my 2012 year in photos and have a look back at my {almost} equally as great 2011 while you're at it.

I shared a look at my journey to NY, and I also shared what I would be wearing during my first week at work!  

I experienced my first NYFW presentation when I went to check out Odilon.  I also hit the 5,000 view milestone earlier this year.  Later in the year I hit 10,000!  

I spent many days exploring my new 'hood and even got to spend a weekend away with my friend in Vegas. The views from the plane did not disappoint. 

It was in Vegas that I got lucky.  Marni x H&M was finally mine!  In May my brother and {now} sister-in-law got engaged at the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge park with both the BK and Manhattan bridges in sight.  

In June I accepted a full-time position at Attention, and I also got to spend a weekend on the water with my family.  

I checked out the amazing Little Black Jacket exhibit when it made a stop in NYC, and in August went home to be a part of their amazing wedding.  

September meant that I got to go to work at a NYFW presentation for Rachel Roy's Spring 2013 line.  It also meant that I got to attend a swanky picnic at Fort Greene Park.

I started sharing some outfit photos with you all, courtesy of Miss Whoever You Are.  In the aftermath of Sandy I took a run to the Manhattan bridge and saw Tower 1 lighting up lower Manhattan.  

I spent the night at Parlor Showroom enjoying some art and fashion during the Holiday party season before coming home to Michigan to enjoy time with my friends and family.  

In the new year I plan to explore the city in ways that I never have before, and become even more a part of the amazing community in Brooklyn that I've been welcomed into.  2013, I can't wait to meet you.  Happy New Year!!

‎"Tomorrow is is the first blank page of a 365 page book. 

Write a good one." - brad paisley

Let's Talk Street Style: NYFW Spring 2013

Although this discussion is happening far later than it should be, it's as good a time as any to discuss street style during fashion month.  Early September in New York was full of delightful 70 degree days with a hint of fall, and a couple of miserably hot and humid days thrown in {just for fun!}, but none of this could hinder the greatness that is street style at New York Fashion Week.  Enjoy!

Joanna Hillman looked baller as usual, and the shoe game was ON POINT all week.

Golden floral prints, baroque details, animal print, and The Backstreet Boys.  Always a classic choice.  <3 you Brian!

On the hottest day of FW, Taylor Tomasi Hill came out and worked that sleeveless trench.  It. Was. So. Good.  Also, how could you not love the Proenza shibori tee in the lower right corner?!

In love with all of the above.  The purple heels are from one of my favorite Prada collections to date, Spring 2008.  Casual & green embellishments also made appearances.  

 A colorblocked dress and a color blocked jacket cannot go wrong.  Stay tuned for European street style soon!  

photos via style.com, refinery29.com, & the cut blog