tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59848483218839170532024-11-08T10:40:17.162-05:00Eye Spy Style Report is a fashion blog about trends and personal style. We feature people on the street, independent designers, and interesting stores.Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06126904736510874949noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984848321883917053.post-54759842645917831002010-12-06T08:00:00.001-05:002010-12-06T08:00:08.523-05:00

High style and low maintenance? Sign us up! Rowenazita Designs is a clothing line focused on one-of-a-kind pieces, custom work and upcycling. The idea for Rowenazita began when designer Shireen Dickson, a dancer, needed clothing that would work for class or performance, but could then be worn for the rest of the day without looking like a cast member from Fame or Flashdance. Shireen

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  Project Runway finalist Mondo Guerra has teamed up with Piperlime to create two T-Shirts to benefit amfAR, The Foundation For AIDS Research. The limited edition shirts go on sale today, and I suggest you hurry as only 300 of each style were produced. According to Piperlime “The designs infuse Mondo's bold style and energetic graphics with his "Live and Love" passion.  The

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this season's new "it" bag Today's the big day; after several months of epic promotion Lanvin for H&M has hit the stores. Here in NYC, hundreds of people have lined up, many overnight to be among the first to get their hands on the highly anticipated collection.  Those of us who have braved these frenzied launches in the past know it can be a harrowing experience (I was nearly killed

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OMG! OMFG!!!  Its almost time! Lanvin's collection for H&M is hitting the stores tomorrow and the interwebs is abuzz with sneak peeks of the goods. All indications are that this one is not going to disappoint ! Prices run the gamut from $9.99 for a lipstick to $349 for a coat, which seems to indicate the fabrications and construction should be quite a step up for the chain.

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Oh My God! Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably seen this video promoting Lanvin's new collection for H&M. The collection looks just as good as we'd hoped it would be, especially the dresses and shoes. "Lanvin heart H&M" hits stores November 20th, and won't last long. It seems the women's line is pretty dressy (perfect for those holiday parties!), while the men's line

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Here's something from the "I can't believe they invented it" category - a kit to distress your own jeans. The manufacturer's website proudly exclaims "Scouring the runways and streets, Bristols 6 assembled the best tricks and techniques to attain designer-inspired distressed denim without the price tag". Right... The kit includes scissors, safety pins, a bleach pen, stencils, and studs,

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Eye Spy Style Report is now on Facebook! If you really Like Us, make it official here ! Love, Diana

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I love the space dyed yarns and general 70's vibe of this cardigan from Kensie.  This is a big trend now, and my sources tell me will continue to be everywhere next fall, so you will get a lot of wear out of this one. $88.00. These Ralph Lauren boots (right) may not seem like the most practical cold weather footwear, but they are undeniably fierce. You can

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The saga continues - H&M has released a second image from the campaign promoting their collaboration with French couture brand Lanvin, thus ensuring "the most exciting collaboration H&M has ever produced" stays in the news. As you know by now, the collection will be in stores November 23rd...and we're sick of it already. The new ad, shown at left, features floral prints, leopard print,

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As we previously reported, Lanvin's collection for H&M is due to hit the stores November 23rd, and this week the chain has taken drastic measures to prevent the buzz from dying down by releasing an ad featuring four outfits. Images of the full collection are due to be released online on November 2 in a short film.  According to Lanvin Designer Alber Elbaz, "H&M 

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The problem with writing a piece about m.a.e, is that part of me wants to keep this great little shop in Park Slope, Brooklyn a secret. The shop opened in April 2009, with a mission to recycle amazing pieces that are better made than much of what is available at most stores, for "people who appreciate quality and style". The owner, Marci Dixon, has a background in fashion, and previously

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As they say in old movies, "this just came over the wires!"  Fans of the London-based, Danish designer Peter Jensen will be pleased to learn that his line, PJ by Peter Jensen will be available at Urban Outfitters stores here in the states this December. According to Racked, PJ will feature animal knit motifs and brightly-colored gingham pieces. "I've always loved gingham,"

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Clarissa is a student and lives on Long Island. She was in Brooklyn visiting a friend and shopping when we met near the Park Slope Beacon's Closet. Where did you get what you are wearing today?Shirt: Beacon's ClosetSkirt: thrift storeTights: Urban OutfittersBoots: Beacon's Closet Is there any particular item you are shopping for right now?Clarissa is looking for "good" chunky sweaters, and

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As something of a departure, I'm going to bring you peeps some high fashion straight from the runaways of the Spring 2011 shows in Paris.  I know some of you have birthdays coming up, so feel free to repost :)  J'adore Valentino !  See anything you like ? Karl Lagerfeld's set for Chanel Stephano Pilati for YSL Miuccia Prada for Miu Miu Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton

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Calvin is an Automotive Technician and lives in Queens.  His personality is even more interesting than his sense of style, if you can imagine that.  Where did you get what you are wearing today? Jeans: Thrifted, then they ripped even more. It's hard to tell from the photo, but the jeans are embellished with rare patches which were donated by friends.Shirt: Hot Topic, a store

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One thing I know about you peeps is that you guys are cheap! Check out this video reposted from the Elle Magazine website where Rachel Roy shops at Pearl River Mart (!) with a budget of $100. The outfits she manages to put together are surprisingly chic, and we find ourselves inspired to head down there and pick up some of those pants.  Not to worry - bamboo window shades are

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This photo is, embarrassingly, courtesy of Teen Vogue. 6X6: Here's one that almost flew under our radar, despite being widely reported in fashion bibles such as Teen Vogue - the "hotly anticipated" collaboration between Urban Outfitters, and Soho boutique No.6. In case you aren't familiar, No.6 is known for their awesome shoes, particularly clogs, as well as some drool-worthy but very

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Amber is a Surgical Veterinary Technician, a profession which combines the cuteness of puppies and kittens with the bloody horror of surgery. It's the juxtaposition of two opposites that make it interesting, much like Amber herself.  Where did you get what you are wearing today? Dress: this was a gift, and may actually be a shirt. Tights: H&M Boots: Rocket Dog Sunglasses: Target Is

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Like this? It's Valentino, so good luck with that. Schizophrenic headlines aside, Lucky Magazine has an interesting little piece on their website on Fall's top "mini" trends, or "trendlets". You are likely seeing the following in stores now: Red and Black:  "This delightfully attention-hogging combination channels the '80s with bright contrast and energy to spare."  Ruffles: "

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When I met Matt Carman and Kseniya Yarosh on 5th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn, it turned out that these two are even more funky and interesting than their outfits. Matt works in IT, and Kseniya is a researcher, but their real interest lays in the zine they have created, "I Love Bad Movies" - check out their etsy store ! Where did you get what you are wearing today?Matt:Shirt: Guvnor's&

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When I saw Jeffery on the street downtown, I knew he would make an interesting subject, and I was right! I loved the way he added a tie and hat to his otherwise casual outfit - the accessories give his look a little something extra, don't you think?Jeffery is a branding designer, as well as a super nice guy. Where did you get what you are wearing today?Shirt - vintageTie - vintageShoes-

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Whoa! Some of you may already be aware of Jak & Jil, an awesome blog with photographs shot by Tommy Ton, aka "the best style paparazzi out there".  His photographs are amazing - the images are often cropped, and by leaving something out of the picture, we are left just wanting more. This blog is like crack to fashion fans, so don't say we didn't warn you! The blog has been

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I met Julia and Sarah on Stanton Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, when they were on their way to purchase a couch from Craigslist. I loved the use of pattern in both their ensembles, and thought they looked especially cute together.Julia (left) works in fund development for a non-profit, and Sarah (right) is a paralegal. Where did you get what you are wearing today?Julia: Jeans:

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"Notorious and Notable: 20th Century Women of Style" is the boring name of an awesome exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York, running now through January 3rd. The exhibit features "80 prominent New York women who used their style, talent, or wealth to capture the attention of society and the media." The show is organized with the clothing and jewelry displayed on mannequins

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We want to know what you think ! Do you know someone with particularly great style ? See someone on the street and want an excuse to take their picture and talk to them ? Email us at the link at the bottom of the page, and if we publish your guest post we will give credit where credit is due. Just send in your pics, and as much ( or as little ) information as you want, and you could be a Special

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