What to Wear: Central Park Conservancy’s Taste of Summer

Posted By: KK on 05/31/11 4:40 PM | Categories: What to Wear

The Central Park Conservancy’s Taste of Summer brings together over 1,000 guests on Wednesday, June 1 under the stars in Central Park for a distinctive kick-off to summer in New York City. The event is held al fresco in a tent in front of the Naumburg Bandshell. Taste of Summer features culinary delights prepared by the City’s most renowned chefs, a luxury-filled silent auction, and dancing to one of the City’s hottest DJs. A VIP Cafe area, hosted by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, is available to table buyers. Funds raised through Taste of Summer benefit the Central Park Conservancy and its mission to maintain and preserve Central Park. We love these summery floral cocktail dresses that are perfect for this super festive summer soiree.

Theia Tropical Print Cocktail Dress ($595)

Left to right: Milly Malina Sundress ($325), Trina Turk ‘St. Tropez’ Dress ($248),D&G Floral Strapless Dress ($595), Milly Kiri Sheath Isla-Print Dress ($325)

Online Sales: Sale at Net-A-Porter

Posted By: KK on 05/31/11 4:00 PM | Categories: Online Sales

Net-A-Porter end of season sale is now on! Use the promotional tile below to enjoy up to 50% off your favorite designers, including Isabel Marant, Miu Miu, Stella McCartney, Lanvin, Jimmy Choo and many more.

What to Wear: How to Pick a Swimsuit – SALE at Saks

Posted By: KK on 05/31/11 2:52 PM | Categories: What to Wear

What to look for in a swimsuit? The cover-up, of course! Don’t leave the home without it. We like a swimsuit that lends itself to a flattering, even suntan, so avoid one shouldered, halters and the like, unless you are not planning to go in the sun. In our opinion a strapless suit that has an attachable strap for swimming or a suit with straps that you can take down easily, are the best for style, comfort and ease. This is a universally flattering suit, whether your shape is apple (larger on top, smaller hips), pear (larger on bottom, smaller thighs), or banana (straight up and down). For more details on choosing a flattering style, see the video below from Flare.com. Meanwhile we went to SAKS.com and found this amazing selection – ALL ON SALE!

YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH BASIC BLACK

Left to Right: Spanx Halter One-Piece ($124.60), Gottex Palm Coverup ($208.60), Gottex Palm One-Piece ($131.60)

FRESH WHITES LOOK GREAT WITH A TAN

Chloe Halter One-Piece ($252), Diane von Furstenberg Safari Print Coverup ($136.50), Badgley Mischka Jewel-Embellished Swimsuit ($86.80)

PERFECT PAREO

Left to Right: La Blanca Ruched One-Piece ($76.30), Miraclesuit Pareo Coverup ($47.60)

LOVE THIS JUNGLE PRINT

Left to Right: Gottex Jungle Fever One-Piece ($124.60), Gottex Silk Pareo ($159.60)

PREPPED FOR NANTUCKET

Left to right: LaBlanca Knotted One-Piece ($86.10), Burberry Brit Coverup ($175)

FLATTERING FOR FULL-FIGURED

Left to Right: Oscar de la Renta Halter Swimsuit ($346.50), Milly Crochet Coverup ($175), Gottex Floral One-Piece ($110.60)

What the Chairs Wear: Gordon Parks Foundation Awards

Posted By: KK on 05/31/11 9:16 AM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

Celebrating Creativity is the theme for the Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner. This year’s deserving honorees are Arianna Huffington, President and Editor-in-Chief Huffington Post Media Group, Karl Lagerfeld, Spike Lee, Sir Ken Robinson, and Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, Director of Fashion, Lincoln Center. For what to wear to such a formidable fashion forward fete we went shopping at Net-a-Porter and found this dreamy, light-as-air pleat-detailed, mocha silk-blend chiffon dress by Rodarte. It is a stunning investment in contemporary elegance.

Left to Right: Rodarte Pleated Floral Silk-blend Chiffon Dress ($3020),Isharya Aphrodite 18-Karat Gold-plated Earrings ($200), Valentino 22-Karat gold Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Bracelet ($382), Anya Hindmarch Rossum Woven Leather Clutch ($545), Jimmy Choo Dart Glitter Metallic Leather Sandal ($825), Lee Angel etienne III Gold-plated Necklace ($340)

What to Wear: Memorial Day from Brooks Brothers

Posted By: KK on 05/26/11 5:40 PM | Categories: What to Wear

Happy Memorial Day to all. We went shopping at Brooks Brothers for a little patriotic red, white and blueness and we absolutely fell in love with this bright red bag. A pop of red is very much a fashion trend this season. No matter where you are headed from Newport to the New Jersey Shore well-priced traveling pieces will get you in the mood to celebrate summer!

Linen and Cotton Snap Frame Purse ($248)

Left to Right: Cotton Cashmere Boyfriend Cardigan ($128), Washed Cotton stretch Slim Pants ($78), Maratime Silk Scarf ($238), Open-Toe Tassel Buckle Flats ($188), Short-sleeve Button Down Shirt ($88), Cotton Floral Print Skirt ($98), Threee-quarter Jacket ($248), Striped Cotton Web Belt ($48), Patent Leather Espradrilles ($148), Three-Quarter Sleeve Dress ($128)

Sports and Fitness: Ralph Lauren Sale on Tennis & Golf

Posted By: KK on 05/26/11 4:05 PM | Categories: Sports and Fitness

What to wear for tennis and golf? We went to the master of the classic looks, Ralph Lauren and found a great selection of sporty attire on SALE! Whether you are hitting the court or the links – or both – you will be fashionable in this great selection. While you are shopping, don’t miss the other great fashion on sale at the Ralph Lauren Memorial Day Sale.

Left to Right: RL Stretch Racerbck Dress ($139), Shield Sunglasses ($210), Stretch Cotton Warm-up Pants ($89), Rl Stretch Warm-up Jacket ($109), Rl Organic Large Tote ($135), RL Racerback Polo ($64), Rl Stretch Flounce Skort ($69)

Left to Right: RL Cotton Jersey Sweater ($88), Rl Cotton Seersucker Core Shorts ($54), RL Reflex Visor ($ 25), RL Cotton Jersey Pullover ($169), Signature Pony Hat ($30), RL Shelby Stretch Cotton Pant ($54), RL Drivers Microfiber Vest ($149)

Street Style & Videos: The Museum at FIT Sporting Life

Posted By: KK on 05/26/11 3:43 PM | Categories: Street Style & Videos

The Museum at FIT Sporting Life explores the relationship between active sportswear and fashion over the past 150 years. It is a cleverly curated and lively exhibit that can be enjoyed by all ages. Even your little ruffians will stand still and and be fascinated at the sometimes comical designs and juxtapositions of sports apparel through the ages. Featured are fashions by designers such as Claire McCardell, Norma Kamali, Stephen Sprouse, and Isabel Toledo. Sporting Life is organized by curators Jennifer Farley and Colleen Hill. To visit the Museum or to become a member of the Couture Council, please visit The Museum at FIT.

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What to Wear: 2011 French Open

Posted By: KK on 05/26/11 3:26 PM | Categories: What to Wear

Really looking forward to the excitement of the 2011 French Open (also know as the Roland Garros, after the famous French aviator and reconnaissance pilot during World War I) and getting back on the tennis court ourselves. Jennifer Oken, our gorgeous and sporty Tennis and Golf Editor has brought us a super section of court attire perfect for this tennis season. While others may opt for bold colors on the court, we love the fresh, classic look of white. And Jen recommends Martha McGuinness for a perfect solution to what to wear on the tennis court this season. Please scroll down to see all of her tennis fashion.

This year is the 110th edition of the French Open, and it is the second Grand Slam event of the year.

While others might go for a traditional souvenir shirt or cap, we prefer our Roland Garros next to our skin!

JENNIFER OKEN W2WW TENNIS AND GOLF EDITOR

“Today’s tennis wear lines offer comfort, performance and fashion- the combination of which many athletes and tennis enthusiasts prefer. “Tech” or “performance” fabrics which are light weight and have moisture wicking capabilities have become extremely popular and are top sellers for most manufacturers. Material with some degree of “stretch” is ideal for athletic comfort and movement. Use of high end fabrics, which can include such exclusive materials as bamboo , can be pricey but are usually of better quality and endure longer. Where the product is manufactured is often a tell tale of quality. Subtle use of color and trim or piping has become widespread in the tennis industry, and can certainly help distinguish one brand from another.

What I personally look for in tennis clothing:
Built in shorts
Clean lines and cut
Unique trim, subtle details
Skirt length preferably 14 inches
fabrics that do not easily fade, turn gray or yellow
Styles which suit my body type”

“I began designing a tennis collection of dresses, skirts and tops that my friends and I would wear. To my excitement, they were a smash hit. Women loved the hard-working performance fabrics, flattering lines and functionality of the cut and construction. They were enthralled by the adaptability of the line; not every woman has time to change after a match, and my friends needed clothes that looked fantastic on and off the court. Martha McGuinness Tennis was launched – a line that combines the best of sports technology, style and design – a line that celebrates the strength, power and beauty of being a woman.” Martha McGuinness

What to Wear: CPC Playground Partners Shirtdressing

Posted By: KK on 05/24/11 2:59 PM | Categories: What to Wear

Thinking of the Central Park Conservancy’s Playground Partners Annual Family Party this week and our thoughts turned to what to wear to this fun-filled event with the wee ones. Our go-to piece of the summer season is definitely the shirtdress. It can go effortlessly and fashionably to work, on errands, out to lunch and to the playground. Love the Milly Lace Up for a new twist on the classic shirtdress. We search our affiliates to find you the cream of the summer crop weather you like the classic or a new trendy twist, shirtdress dressing is the way to go. For a fabulous updated accessories, please shop our Statement Necklaces from Bergdorf Goodman.

Milly Lace-up Safari Dress ($365)

THE CLASSIC SHIRTDRESS

Left to Right: Burberry London Trench Dress ($850), Tory Burch “Verena” Shirtdress ($350), Elie Tahari Linen Belted Shirtdress ($398), Tory Burch “Blythe” Shirtdress ($350), Lafayette 148 Belted Dress ($268)

SHIRTDRESSES WITH A TWIST

Left to Right: Calvin Klein Drawsting Dress ($129), Lafayette 148 Ruched Dress ($398), Edun Mixe Print Dress ($478) Rag & Bone Cotton Shirtdress ($255), Marc Jacobs Colette Flower Dress ($258),

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What to Wear: Oprah’s Last Show

Posted By: KK on 05/24/11 2:54 PM | Categories: What to Wear

As huge fans of the Oprah Show, we will be glued to our sets for the spectacular end-of-an-era, as A-list celebrities and musicians gather to pay tribute to this extraordinary woman who has touched the lives of so many. To find everything Oprah, from past videos, to testimonials, book club, celebrity guests just click on OPRAH’S LAST SHOW.

Wait – there is still time, Oprah could call any minute, Beyonce had to cancel and she needs us to appear on the Last Show! OMG! What to wear, what to wear? Okay calm down, this is what we do. Thinking a great knit dress, understated, not too short, no moving pieces to distract, a statement necklace and killer stilettos to elongate the legs. We went shopping with another iconic American hero, Ralph Lauren and found just the fashionable outfit to get us to Chicago!