style inspiration: NYFW street shots

It's hard to figure out what I love more about fashion week--the runway shows or the street style shots posted by my favorite photographers! I love seeing how "real" (sometimes hard to consider those that are attending the shows I'm drooling over real, but you know..) people dress, in real weather, in real life (again, eh...)--especially since they are often so in tune they're already flirting with the trends on the runway. Take this look...

via mr newton

I love the maxi dressing for winter that is all over the fall runways right now. But I love even more the absence of black. Dressing in nudes, whites, and greys when the rest of the street is all black is so, so refreshing--something I need to try!

And as for this stylish lady? I love the single splash of color on the hottest accessory from the men's fall shows.

via mr newton

Ok, back to NYFW coverage. What are your favorite shows so far? I'm compulsively clicking and saving. Favorites to come!

the key to effortless style: men's edition

all photos by tommy ton--via GQ

The thing I love about men's wear is how grounding and straight forward it can be. For men, it's really quite simple...

Combine clothes that fit

+ great ironing skills

+ a handy lint-roller

+ bonus: an unexpected detail

          great pair of shoes

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effortlessly cool

menswear: uncovering a new erogenous zone?

Is it just me or are boys being a little more daring with their hemlines this summer?

Whether it's flashing a bit of ankle or above-the-knee-cap, we're seeing a whole new side of men. It's a little like the days when a flash of a woman's ankle was erotic! (Or maybe that's just me...)

But you can't deny that whether its the male-half of an uber stylish couple, or hipsters and Chelsea boys alike, the trend is taking hold...

...and apparently going nowhere.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring '11

(and you know it's serious when the New York Times notices!)

I tried to get my boyfriend to try it out, but he resisted. What do you think of the look? I love the bit of polish it adds to an otherwise everyday outfit.

1. & 4. the sartorialist

2. ian huang

3. the new york times

boyfriend makeover spring 2011 style

I don't usually pay much attention to the menswear shows--sometimes glancing at the trend recaps even makes my cringe a little. But there was one thing that caught my eye this season in a good way: neon colors and color-blocking. And my favorite incarnation of the trend was...

THE STANDOUT BLAZER

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It might not be the most novel idea for the ladies (remember my Workwear Wednesday awhile back?), but for a not-so-into-fashion boy like mine, it's an easy, effortless way to really update an otherwise casual and semi-boring look. Plus while the classic blazer was my favorite, menswear for spring '11 seems to be centered around the third-WOW-piece in general, whether it's a blazer, vest, or toggle coat. Whatever the topper is, add color, print or stripes and it can make the outfit.

I just love easy trends for even the most fashion-savvy-less males... (Smelly, I'm talking to you!) Get that WOW factor!

random rambling: resort 2011 favorites

I love the resort shows. It's really the only time you can imagine putting on the things you see on the runways RIGHT NOW and enjoying it. I had a great time looking through everything and imagining what I'd want to pack for my Barcelona trip--among other things. Here are my favorites:

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

Diane always says in interviews that she creates for the girl who flies... and I can definitely imagine shoving every single piece into my suitcase for an effortlessly chic get away.

JASON WU

If I was going back to Paris this summer, this is what I'd want to wear.

PROENZA SCHOULER

If I WAS going to Copenhagen [tear!], or, hell, nowhere at all.. I'd love to be frolicking around in these looks. By the way... what about those amazing, huge, rainbow-colored bags? Yes, please.

By the looks of things, stripes, shorts, and sex-ed up menswear aren't going anywhere. I need to start a petition to get shorts allowed in the office! ;)

Right now, I'm on the hunt for perfect-summer-weight-pants. Anyone have any tips for a petite girl?