stripes and sequins

Dots + Stripes

2012-02-15T06:00:00.027-05:00

Obviously, I'm forever loyal to stripes, but my latest weakness has been polka dots. And what better way to spruce up my basic stripes, than to mix and match them with polka dots!? To me, mixing patterns can feel dangerous at times... but stripes and polka dots are a natural fit... they just go together... don't you agree? Have fun with it... after all, to me at least, that's what it's all

Dreaming in Vivier...

2012-02-14T06:00:00.004-05:00

Since today is Valentine's Day, and since I did just wrap my series on Parisian Style, I thought I would share something that is extremely high on my wish list... a pair of shoes from Roger Vivier! Now here's an interesting fact... did you know that Ines de la Fressange (yes, the author of Parisian Chic, my bible,) is also the creative director / ambassador for the brand? At 51 years old, and

MiH Jeans

2012-02-13T06:00:00.029-05:00

I only recently discovered the London-based MiH Jeans, and am a little bit ashamed to admit that I didn't know about them sooner. The line is designed by Chloe Lonsdale, who has, as she puts it... denim in her blood. Her father was the founder of the legendary Jean Machine stores in London, and her mother was a denim fit model. Her godfather started Made in Heaven Jeans back in 1969, and MiH

That StyleMint Dress.

2012-02-11T06:00:00.004-05:00

I can't say enough good things about StyleMint's Broadway T-Shirt Dress. I'm one of those people who buys the things I love in bulk, so of course, now I own both of these dresses. First it was the red, and then I had to have the blue too. At at $60 a pop, for such a versatile piece, it's a no-brainer. The cotton is thick, it doesn't pill, and it is incredibly soft! Note: This dress runs a

Rebecca Minkoff Fall '12 Live Stream

2012-02-10T14:00:00.006-05:00

As you can imagine, one of the shows I'm most sad to miss this NYFW, is Rebecca Minkoff. Her designs are positively dreamy... if her pre-Fall collection was any indication, we are in for a serious treat. I just can't wait to see what she sends down the runway this season! I'm excited to be able to broadcast the show live, here on S&S. Check back in at 3pm, and you'll be able to watch the show

Week in Review... 2/10/11

2012-02-10T06:00:00.004-05:00

What. A. Week! As you read this, I am en route to Miami, for one of my best friend’s bachelorette parties. The timing is sort of terrible – to be honest, when we planned it, I hadn’t even thought about fashion week. It’s the first year that I’ve been asked to attend the shows… and I’m missing seven of them (and all those parties!) C’est la vie. There will be many more fashion weeks, and

S&S Spotlight: Alicia Lund of Cheetah is the New Black

2012-02-09T14:00:00.011-05:00

I had the pleasure of meeting Alicia at this past September's Lucky FABB Conference. I remember being a little nervous, introducing myself. Today, I feel honored to call her my friend, and I so am excited to feature her today on the blog! Her blog is one of my daily go-to's. Her style is inimitable - she describes it as casual, edgy, and glamourous, which I think hits the nail on her head.

Parisian Style, Part 7: The Perfect Jeans

2012-02-09T06:00:00.003-05:00

As you know from the past few weeks, I am just obsessed with French Style - and the book, Parisian Chic, by Ines de la Fressange. One of my favorite parts of the book is Chapter Two, The Not-so-Basics. She refers to these pieces as the "Magnificent Seven." The non-negotiable items that everyone must own, the essentials to chic, Parisian Style. And so, I started a series around these items.

Pastels + Neons

2012-02-08T14:00:00.007-05:00

Lately, I am really loving the idea of pairing pastel colors with neon brights. While it can feel scary and ever so risky at first, it doesn't have to be. You can layer in neutral pieces (denim, white jeans, or camel hues) to break up all that crazy color. Try mint green with red-orange, neon fuchsia with light pink, chartreuse and baby yellow together... the sky is the limit... just have fun

Brand Crush + Interview: Julie Macklowe + vbeauté

2012-02-08T06:00:00.010-05:00

Here's where I make you feel really bad about yourself. Not intentionally, I swear.. but seriously! Meet Julie Macklowe, the founder of vbeauté skincare. By the time she was 30 years old, she was managing a multi-million dollar hedgefund, a mom, a fashion socialyte, a fixture on Vogue's best-dressed list, and all around "It" Girl. Um, yeah. But wait, it gets better. Living an on-the-go

Twinkle Toes.

2012-02-07T14:00:00.006-05:00

Ever since I purchased these in silver (for my close friend's wedding,) I haven't been able to stop thinking about sparkly, shiny shoes. )I know... big surprise there, since I hate glitter and shiny things...) They just make me so happy every time I look down at my feet. With so many styles (flats, brogues, heels, sandals,) there is a glitzy shoe for every occasion... not just weddings. Why

Valentine's Day Gifts For Him...

2012-02-07T06:00:00.005-05:00

I don't know about you but I always have the hardest time finding the perfect gift for my boyfriend. He's one of those guys who has everything... or if there is something he really loves, he just buys it himself. I'm obviously biased, but I love BaubleBar's Man collection... so many great cufflinks for men... my own boyfriend will be receiving five pairs. I'm also a big fan of giving him

S&S for Zoya and BirchBox... (and please vote!)

2012-02-06T15:23:00.002-05:00

Ever since I was a little girl, I've been obsessed with makeup, especially in creating my own concoctions. I would mix and mash potions at home... adding essential oils to body lotions, mixing my nail polishes until I had the shade I wanted... mashing up slivers of my mom's lipsticks with chapstick to create a tinted balm. Many times these creations ended in trouble - with spills on the carpet

DIY: Bullet Cuff

2012-02-06T06:00:00.021-05:00

Recently, I've been really drawn to punk-ish accessories. Bullets, in particular. There's something so unexpected and fun about wearing my usual striped t-shirts and girly dresses with a tough piece of jewelry. I saw this cuff bracelet and desperately wanted it... (but ahem, not so much into the $915 price tag.) I decided to attempt to make my own and was pleased with the results. The end

Outfit Inspiration: Olivia

2012-02-03T14:00:00.002-05:00

I saw this photo of Olivia Palermo a while back and immediately bookmarked it. This is so my style. Laid back, cozy, chic, fun... my perfect ideal. I love pretty much everything about Olivia's style, but I especially love this look. In doing a bit of research and shopping around, I've pretty much been able to replicate it (at fantastic prices,) so here we go! Thinking I need this exact

Week in Review...2/3/11

2012-02-03T06:00:00.012-05:00

Is anyone else unable to believe that it's already February? I just can't. I feel like it still should be Fall. Time is passing by entirely too quickly, and it scares me! It was a busy week... I jumped right back into the swing of things after nine days at Sundance. A fun highlight of the week was the Accessories Council tweet-up on Wednesday (and getting to see Christine, Jessie, Tamra,

S&S Spotlight: Mackenzie Horan of Design Darling

2012-02-02T14:00:00.021-05:00

One of my favorite things about the blogging community is its entrepreneurial spirit. Through blogging, I have met so many amazing, incredible, passionate women... many of whom have eschewed traditional and/or corporate jobs in favor of following their dreams. For that reason, I've decided to create this new "Spotlight" series... to showcase some of the amazing women I've met along the way...

Parisian Style, Part 6: The Leather Jacket

2012-02-02T06:00:00.002-05:00

Sundance via Instagram

2012-02-01T14:00:00.000-05:00

Just in case you don't follow Stripes & Sequins on Instagram, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite parts of the trip... at least a few of the highlights, that is! A lot of film (11 for me, over 20 for the boyfriend,) a lot of food, quite a few cocktails, and a whole lot of snow! Could we just go back already!? Park City is a beautiful place and I am thankful for the incredible

Brand Crush + Interview: Porter Grey

2012-02-01T06:00:00.000-05:00

I've had a little bit of a fascination with the label Porter Grey for quite some time now. Besides being versatile staples that you'll own forever, the pieces are just beautiful (this coat has been on my wish list all winter, and don't even get me started on these leather track shorts!) I also love that the line is designed by two sisters, Alexandra & Kristen O'Neil. Furthermore, all of the

Snazzy Combo: Red + Blue

2012-01-31T06:00:00.004-05:00

I was so inspired by this article. I've long been a huge fan of cobalt blue... but just love seeing it paired with bright red. It makes for a combination that is fresh, fun, and rather unexpected. The effect is somewhat sporty (especially if you think about this year's Superbowl match-up,) somewhat political/patriotic, and just plain cute if you ask me. I have a feeling that red + cobalt =

The Sundance Resort

2012-01-30T14:00:00.050-05:00

Over the summer, the boyfriend attended a few days of Producers Labs up at the Sundance Resort in Sundance, Utah. (Think Alt Summit, but for filmmakers...) When he returned, he would not stop talking about how beautiful it was, and how excited he was to go back. His enthusiasm was contagious, and I couldn't wait to visit it myself. As luck would have it, one of the films that we wanted to see

Histoire Spring Wish List

2012-01-30T06:00:00.008-05:00

I've been a little obsessed with the socially conscious design shop Histoire for quite some time now. First of all, I've got a thing for start-ups. Secondly, I like to give back whenever I can, and Histoire does exactly that. The company sources product from all over the world and returns a portion of its profits to artisans and communities in developing and underserved areas.) And most

Icicles.

2012-01-28T06:00:00.004-05:00

I know that to many of you, it may seem strange to get this excited about icicles, but hey... it happened. When you live in New York City, you get to experience a lot of wonders... but not always the natural ones. On Wednesday, we moved out of our condo in downtown Park City, and into our hotel room at the St. Regis. In between, we took a trip up to the Sundance Resort, where I did some work -

Week in Review... 1/27/11

2012-01-27T06:00:00.000-05:00

What a fun week it's been. We've been in Park City, Utah since last Friday, and don't have to head back until this Sunday. I've seen more films than I can keep track of (been writing about them on the BaubleBar blog.) It feels like vacation even though it technically isn't (I'm lucky to have flexible employers... have been making myself get up early and working all day during the week!)