Welcome to 25 Days of Fashion, December 2nd edition.
One of my obsessions is my leather skirt. Confession, when I first saw it I thought it was cheap and slutty. However, I tried it on and fell in LOVE. Leather makes you feel like a total badass but you can play with it to have a total different feel. I can wear mine with tights and a cute top or pair it with a comfy sweater. You can purchase one for yourself at Asos leather skirt for $43.98. What is amazing about this is the detailing on the side which will actually slim you down!
Hello!
I cannot believe it is already December and almost the holidays!! I love the holiday time and not just because I get to dress up. Every year, ABC has their 25 days of Christmas. I have decided to do my 25 days of Christmas, fashion style. I will give you twenty-five pieces that you have to own in your closet.
December 1:
These Mia flats go for $59 at Piperlime. I actually bought these for myself on black Friday and paid a lot less. Being in the city, I have to walk everywhere. There is no way I can walk all over in heels so I always have a pair of flats in my bag. What I love about these is the silver toe and the ankle strap. They turn a boring shoe into a fierce flat. With these, I won't have to change into my heels! Piperlime, Mia Flats
Hello Fashionista's! I am going to try to do a weekly or bi-weekly fashion recap. It may be a little early, but I want to set a 'new years goal' of trying to stay up with the trends. As Heidi Klum says, "One day you're in, the next you're out," the same goes for trends. I'm going to keep you up to date on what's going on and what's hot. As the business people I commute with are reading the newspaper, I'll be catching up on Vogue & WWD! ;) *Nicolas Ghesquière has left Balenciaga after fifteen years with the company. One may say that he even created Balenciaga to be the company that it is today. His Spring 2013 RTW collection was amazing (if I do say so myself). From the cutouts of the pieces to the ruffle and geometric shapes of the skirts were breathtaking. The rumor mill is saying his depature is due to finances and how commerically driven the line has become. Some are saying that Nicolas may be starting his own line. He has created a name for himself and his designs are truly inspiring, with some funding I believe he could make it happen. The hot gossip piece, besides Nicolas's departure, is who will succeed him. Rumor has is that the edgy designer, Alexander Wang, is a hot target. Whoever takes his Nicolas's place will have a large runway to fill! * Alexander McQueen gave us a backstage view of their Spring 2013 collection. McQueen is a designer on my bucket list who I want to own. The Spring collection was no exception! From the veiled headpieces to the bustier tops, it was pure ingenious craziness. For them to show a video backstage lets the outsider, get an inside perspective, on what truly goes on. From trying to get the models dressed to sewing each piece onto a garmet. McQueen shows how fashion is an art form.
* Check out the website https://www.materialwrld.com/account/ .This website gives you the chance to look into CEO's, PR girls, and the fashionable social media girls closet. It was co-founded by Rei Yano & Jie Zheng who went to Harvard Business School. You can even go through these fashion guru's closet to see what they are selling. I love how I can get style inspiration by getting a sneak peak in their closets and even have a chance to purchase some of the items! Fab
*All shopaholics must download this app called PS Dept. This app gives you your own personal shopper inside your phone. (And they say smart phones can't do everything ;) You type in the product you want and it sends it out to every store associate across the country. They let you know the availability of the item and you can either have it shipped or pick it up at the store. Michelle Goad, previously at Marc Jacobs, created this app. During her time at Marc Jacobs, she encountered many sales associates. She wanted a way for the 'girl on the go' to get what they need without having to wait/ drive to the store.
While most companies are moving online, Piperlime has been there and done that. The company was launched in October 2006 as a way for Gap to incorporate a shoe collection online. On September 6, 2012, Piperlime opened their first NY retail location in SoHo (121 Wooster Street). In the same neighborhood, there are companies such as Tiffany and the highest grossing Chanel in all of the USA. The surrounding stores have even given Piperlime gifts as a way to say thank you for giving them more business by attracting customers to the area. Piperlime is able to create a variety of business with their range of prices and styles. On the same token, these luxury companies offer Piperlime their high-end clients as well. A genius strategy was a grand debut right before the major fashion events in the city, including Fashion Night Out and NY Fashion Week. Their first opening at Fashion Night Out was co-hosted by Guest Editors Rachel Zoe and Olivia Palermo. (More about these ladies later!!)
*Shoe Palace* Even though they have had huge success as an internet based company, they realized how their online-only status was hindering their business. "I think [the customer] wants to be able to come in and get a sense of the environment, since really, being in a store allows you to do things. You're able to give people an experience across multiple senses. It's like the difference between having a relationship over email and once in person. It really allows the brand to come to life in a much more tangible way,” as per Jennifer Gosselin, the SVP and General Manager of Piperlime.
Rachel and Olivia's Picks
As you walk up the cobblestone street, you are greeted by this vibrant window display. The mannequins are perfectly style and are standing on the signature lime green colored flooring. In one display, there is a green staircase that has a mannequin descending down it. As you walk into the store, the entire vibe of the store is very modern and fresh. They had a section of jewelry that was arranged in a very precise way that made it easy to see each piece. The standout piece of the store was the shoerack, or a shoe palace. The curved shoe rack snakes around the store with seating surrounded it, making for easy trying-on pleasure. The rack is almost like a bookshelf with various shelves for shoes and bags. This makes for easy viewing of all the styles of boots, flats, heels, and sandals. The great thing about this store is that it has something for EVERYONE! The styles range from leather dresses to colored blazers. Also, their price range suits everyones needs. A shopper can spend $15 on a piece of jewelry or $700 on a bag. My personal favorite aspects of the store included the section for the “Girl on a Budget... Psst Everything is Under $100”. Another great section was the “Color Clashing”. They had all types of pieces from blazers, blouses, shirts, and knits in a range of color from reds, navy, burnt yellow, and burgundy. Another fav, the sections of “Olivia Palermo Pick’s” and “Rachel Zoe’s Picks”. Each of these fashionista’s sections were very true to their own personal style. As a personal fan of Rachel Zoe, I could see nearly every piece from that section being worn on the designer/ stylist herself. Also, a unique twist was a board called, “Meet your new best friends”. It has various pieces of clothing and shows you how to mix and match each piece. This is a great way to get inspiration for your look or to help style the look.
"Girls on a Budget"
A cool feature to the store is that the have computers that directly link you to the Piperlime website. This enables the customer to purchase products online and have them shipped overnight to the store for free. For anyone looking for a place to go shopping or a fashionista looking for a new place to shop, this is a MUST. On the weekends, this store is “wiped out” as people are going around the store trying to recreate the perfect look. This is an up-and-coming hot spot and is going to be a major shopping destination. Be sure to check it out! This is on my “Lexa Likes” list!!
As you walk up the cobblestone street, you are greeted by this vibrant window display. The mannequins are perfectly style and are standing on the signature lime green colored flooring. In one display, there is a green staircase that has a mannequin descending down it. As you walk into the store, the entire vibe of the store is very modern and fresh. They had a section of jewelry that was arranged in a very precise way that made it easy to see each piece. The standout piece of the store was the shoerack, or a shoe palace. The curved shoe rack snakes around the store with seating surrounded it, making for easy trying-on pleasure. The rack is almost like a bookshelf with various shelves for shoes and bags. This makes for easy viewing of all the styles of boots, flats, heels, and sandals.
The great thing about this store is that it has something for EVERYONE! The styles range from leather dresses to colored blazers. Also, their price range suits everyones needs. A shopper can spend $15 on a piece of jewelry or $700 on a bag. My personal favorite aspects of the store included the section for the “Girl on a Budget... Psst Everything is Under $100”. Another great section was the “Color Clashing”. They had all types of pieces from blazers, blouses, shirts, and knits in a range of color from reds, navy, burnt yellow, and burgundy. Another fav, the sections of “Olivia Palermo Pick’s” and “Rachel Zoe’s Picks”. Each of these fashionista’s sections were very true to their own personal style. As a personal fan of Rachel Zoe, I could see nearly every piece from that section being worn on the designer/ stylist herself. Also, a unique twist was a board called, “Meet your new best friends”. It has various pieces of clothing and shows you how to mix and match each piece. This is a great way to get inspiration for your look or to help style the look.
