The Tailored Two

How Two Do: Sweater Dressing

2014-02-20T19:49:00.000-08:00

On Melissa:

Sweater- H&M

Skirt- Parker

Leather leggings-Wilfred

Booties- Simply Vera

On Aubrey:

Coat- J Crew

Dress- Jessica Simpson

Booties- Nine West

Let's talk Fall runway. Is it safe to say sweaters are dominating this season? We think so! We decided to try two totally different ways to rock the knit trend. First, the slouchy, cozy sweater and second the intarsia knit dress. Melissa chose to pair hers with leather to give the look a bit more edge while Aubrey kept it clean, letting the pattern speak its graphic story.

What are your favorite trends from the shows right now? Wishing you all a lovely Friday!

Coffee Break: Cafe Grumpy

2014-02-10T18:54:00.000-08:00

On Aubrey:

Vest- Urban Outfitters

Dress- H&M

On Melissa:

Necklace-H&M

Sweater- H&M

Pants- Parker

It is safe to say New York has a coffee addiction. We can't do without it; it may be the best relationship any of us has. The Two are happily a part of this coffee culture. One of our favorite pastimes is finding new coffee places and recently we found a cute one, as the title suggests, called Cafe Grumpy. The cafe has a few locations, we chose to check out the one in Chelsea. Each of us tried a latte and black current, huckleberry bread (hopefully we are remembering the name right! Either way it was an unusual combination.) Both were delicious and we were happy to declare the outing successful.

On our coffee adventure, both of us chose to style our black, winter staples pieces (Aubrey- her H&M black dress, Melissa- her H&M black sweater). We tend to believe no outfit is complete without lipstick or a standout piece! Melissa wore her printed Parker pants paired a minimal/ bold necklace and Aubrey adds a little sparkle with a sequin vest, a recent steal of a deal from Urban Outfitters.

We hope you are all finding a way to keep warm in this weather and wish you a wonderful week!

Snowy Style

2014-01-10T20:44:00.001-08:00

On Aubrey:

Jacket- Rachel Rachel Roy

Dress- Parker

Boots- Nine West

On Melissa:

Sweater-H&M

Pants-Aritzia

Necklace-Madewell

Beanie- H&M

How about this weather? Anyone who has been in or around NYC in the past few weeks knows how brutal it's been here! Last weekend, The Two adventured outside for a moment to take a few photos before heading to check out the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum.

When NYC gets cold, we resort to our natural instincts when it comes to fashion. What we mean is: layering! Beanies, leather, gloves, it's all in the details to stay warm and trendy in this season.

Wishing all of you a warm and wonderful week!

Black & White Night

2014-01-03T08:48:00.000-08:00

On Melissa:

Blazer- Parker

Beanie- H&M

On Aubrey:

Dress- Parker

Boots- Sam Edelman

Well, hello there! It has been a crazy few months, so much happening! Here is a little update on the Tailored Two...
Aubrey has been working as an assistant designer for Jones NY collection. As her first job out of school, she couldn't be happier. Here's to loving what you do!
Melissa has been consumed by her senior year at FIT and an internship at Theory. She is loving Theory and stressing hard at school, but it will all be worth it in the end.

In honor of the new year, our resolution is to give our blog the TLC it deserves! More to come soon.

Have an amazing week!

New Years Eve

2014-01-01T00:32:00.005-08:00

Melissa's New Years Eve Outfit:
Blouse-Mango
Skirt-Sweewe Cloriece
Heels- Privileged
Bag-H&M
Necklace-Dylanlex

This is our ideal New Year's Eve outfit, of course, accompanied with a glass of champagne, to start the New Year off right!

The Tailored Two wishes you a happy and healthy 2014!

Jazz Age Festival

2013-09-02T09:44:00.002-07:00

On Aubrey:

Dress- Parker

Swing Coat- Tracy Reese

On Melissa:

Dress- French Connection

Fox Fur- http://www.afterlifeanatomy.com

Photo Cred: Emmanuel Rosario

A few weekends back the Two went to Governer's Island for a 20s Jazz Age Festival. We were celebrating our lovely friend's (in the middle above) birthday. Our day consisted of picnicking, dancing, drinking, all while listening to a live 20's jazz orchestra. Everyone attending the festival were dressed up in 20's garb, as if we were transported back into the age of flappers and prohibition. It was an incredible experience and we can not wait for next year's festival!

We hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!

How Two: Style Summer Prints

2013-07-25T09:09:00.002-07:00

On Melissa:

Top- H&M

Shorts- Parker

Heels- Nine West

On Aubrey:

Blazer- Parker

Tee- Self made

Shorts- H&M

Heels- Vince Camuto

Yes. We are wearing matching prints. After being roommates for three years, blogging together, shopping together, and influencing one another's styles, we have finally unintentionally reached twinsies status! We both met up wearing the matching print; at first we thought "how embarrassing?" then decided why not roll with it and talk about how we styled a print that we both clearly love.

It's always easier and fun to play with prints in the summer. Of course there is the obvious choice, printed dresses but we opted for printed details. Strong, bold, graphic looks have been an important trend lately, so we opted for styling with black and white to give our outfits the most impact.

Have a wonderful day dolls!

White Wash

2013-07-08T15:09:00.000-07:00

On Melissa:

Top- Forever 21

Skirt- Zara

Wedges- Simply Vera

On Aubrey:

Dress- Parker

Heels- Vince Camuto

It's true, we have disappeared for a while but you can officially consider us back! It is also true that summer is officially here, in NYC anyway and in Aubrey's hometown for a weekend trip. As the weather is heating up, we have fallen in love with the summer trend towards all white. Not only is it practical being the coolest color to wear but it looks so clean and fresh!

We wish you all a wonderful week!

Starting Summer with a Pop of Color

2013-05-27T18:06:00.000-07:00

On Melissa:

Top-Zara

Shorts-Target

Shoes-Penny Loves Kenny

On Aubrey:

Jacket- Bebe

Dress- Parker

Booties- H&M

School has finished up for the semester and for Aubrey that meant graduation from Fashion Institute of Technology! This is just a quick post before a real update as to what we have been up to.

We are looking forward to what summer will bring and we figured the best way to celebrate the time of year was to wear a pop of color in our outfits. Wishing you all a great week!

Styling for Spring

2013-04-20T12:28:00.001-07:00

On Melissa:

Sunglasses- C/O Firmoo
Top- Prabal Gurung for Target
Pants- H&M
Heels- Penny Loves Kenny

On Aubrey:

Blazer- Aqua

Top- H&M

Mint Denim- Zara

Booties- H&M

We are so thankful that it finally feels like spring is here. Though we have not had much time to enjoy it with school, there is nothing like sunshine, colorful clothing, and the approaching imminence of sundress season to put us in a good mood.

We were so thankful to receive these sunglasses the other day from Firmoo. We were so happy because they came just in time for sunny weather and aside from that, um... hello? They are so cute! We are all about the classic style with a slight cat eye and silver detail. If you are trying to get your own frames, head on over to there site and check out their options and their first pair free policy!

I leu of the weather, we decided to wear happy clothing for this post and Melissa's new Prabal Gurung for Target seemed the perfect choice. As college students, we don't always have as much money as we would like to spend on clothing (who does??) and we are always happy to see collaborations with our favorite designers at prices we can afford. We particularly enjoyed this collection.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend!

Insiders

2013-03-17T10:36:00.001-07:00

On Aubrey:

Blazer- Aqua

Necklace- Urban Outfitters

Sweater- One A

Pants- H&M

Flats- Dolce Vita

On Melissa:

Top-H&M

Pants-H&M

Cuff-Noir

Above are pictures from a recent collaboration we did with a new site Posh Grid. Check it out! The idea behind the site is that you can click on your favorite "Insider" page and check out their reviews of garments. Then, hopefully, you will agree with said insider and buy up your favorite looks! So if you love either of our styles and would like to hear our slightly cheesy and very truthful opinions about the many gorgeous options listed on this site, click on the photos above and they will take you to our individual pages! We hope you enjoy Posh Grid as much as we have so far.

Aside from that new exciting endeavor, we are in the midst of midterms and counting down the days until spring break. By then, hopefully, the city will have decided what kind of weather it wants to have because lately it has been all over the map. Is anyone else ready for spring? Above are a few photos from a day recently that was actually pretty warm.

Hope you are all well and have a lovely week!

Good Afternoon

2013-03-02T10:11:00.001-08:00

On Aubrey:

Blouse- H&M

Sweater- Zara

Dress- Parker

Boots- Sam Edelman

On Melissa:

Jacket-Parker

Top-Parker

Jeans-Zara

Booties-Madewell

Sometimes school consumes our life and lately we have been wrapped up in the intense workload FIT throws our way. However, during the winter season NYC seems to always be overcast, so when the sun peaks out from behind the clouds we take it as our cue to get out and take a break for a little. The other afternoon, that is just what we did. Sometimes putting on a real outfit and taking a walk outside or going to get a cup of coffee is just what is needed.

We hope you are all having a wonderful week.

It's All in the Details

2013-02-16T19:21:00.000-08:00

On Melissa:

Blouse- Forever 21

Belt- H&M

Skirt- Parker

Back- Badgley Mischka

Booties- Joe's

On Aubrey:

Blouse- H&M

Skirt- Parker

Heels- Jessica Simpson

This post is in dedication to all those things that complete the perfect outfit, a necklace, the heels, arm candy, and last but not least the handbag!

NYFW 2013- Our Looks

2013-02-11T20:21:00.000-08:00

On Aubrey:

Jacket and Skirt- Parker

Blouse and Coat- H&M

On Melissa:

Blazer-Parker

Jeans-Levi's

Shoes-Joe's

The other day after the Tracy Reese show, we snapped some photos of our outfits. We have been loving that, despite the cold and snow storm, everyone is out for the shows and dressed to impress! What have been your favorite collections so far?

Hope you are all having a wonderful week!

City Chic

2013-02-06T20:55:00.000-08:00

On Aubrey:

Jacket and Skirt- Parker

Sweater- Asos

Necklace- Forever 21

On Melissa:

Jacket-Michael Kors

Skirt-Forever 21

Shoes-Joe's

Beanie-ASOS

Sunnies- ASOS

Rings-H&M

Well, we are officially back in the swing of school and it is bound to be a difficult but exciting semester for both of us! As students in New York City, the typical uniform is the all black, super chic outfit. We thought we would dress in our favorite urban looks to share with you!

Wishing you all a wonderful week and get excited for Fashion Week!

Bravin' the Cold

2013-01-27T15:40:00.001-08:00

On Melissa:

Blazer-Parker

Blouse-Zara

Necklace-H&M (Anna Dello Russa collection)

Rings-ASOS

On Aubrey:

Heels- Vintage Marc Jacobs

On Aubrey:

Coat, Scarf, Pants- H&M

Anyone who is in or around New York City at the moment knows how unbelievably, bone-chilling, toe-numbing cold it has been the past few days. Despite weather that made us want to throw on oversized sweaters and watch movies for the last day of our winter break, we decided to venture out to one of the New York landmarks that neither of us had been to during the past few years living here: the Brooklyn Bridge. Walking the bridge has always been one of those touristy attractions that feels like something every New Yorker should do at one point during their time there. We decided to document this right of passage to share with you!

Hope you are staying warm and having a wonderful week!

How Two Do: Leather Detail

2013-01-21T21:22:00.000-08:00

On Melissa:

Blazer-Parker

Top-H&M

Rings-ASOS

Bracelets- ASOS

On Aubrey:

Jacket- Vince Camuto

Top- Parker

Boots- Kenneth Cole

One week until we are back at school! We are both so excited to be back in the city soon. Until The Two are reunited though, we decided to do one last separate post about our ~~love~~ obsession with one of our ongoing favorite trends: leather. Leather has been huge this season from bold, all-over looks to the more subtle details we have in our jackets here.

Well, see you again in NY! Have a great week friends.

Chrome

2013-01-15T08:48:00.000-08:00

On Melissa:

Blazer-H&M (old)

Jeans-Old Navy

Button Down- H&M

Necklace-Forever21

Rings&Bracelets- ASOS

On Aubrey:

Blazer- Aqua

Sweatshirt- Forever 21

Black Denim- Guess

Shoes- Dolce Vita

Currently, on of our favorite trends is bold, metal accents. Since the Tailored Two are in separate locations for holiday break we decided to play around with this trend to create a cohesive post.

On a separate note, we have officially surpassed 200 followers between Bloglovin and GCF! Thank you so much to all our lovely readers. We have had a very up and down journey with our blog thus far because there are moments it sometimes takes the back burner to our schooling, internships, and just everyday life. Now we have our momentum back up and are resolved to put more effort into the blog because we truly enjoy it!

Our question for you is, when life gets too busy how do you keep up with your blog? Do you have some kind of routine?

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Black and Blue

2013-01-06T14:27:00.000-08:00

On Melissa:

Tee-J.Crew

Jeans-Levi's

Shoes-Madewell

Jacket- Parker

Necklace-DIY

Rings-ASOS

On Aubrey:

Trench Coat- Black Rivet

Top and Skirt- Parker

Booties- Target

Aubrey: Last spring I had the opportunity to intern with the design team for the clothing label Parker. This internship quickly turned into a love affair with the vibrant colors, feminine details, and of course amazing designs. I introduced Melissa to Parker as well and now we are Parker Girls through and through.

Above are some of our recent favorite pieces. Clearly, we are currently loving cobalt blue. What are you guys loving right now?

Have a great week!

Two in Review 2012

2013-01-02T07:09:00.000-08:00

Well its been another great year! We have been running this blog for a little over two years now, crazy! Above is a few of our favorite photos from this year.

How was your new year? Happy 2013 everyone!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

2012-12-25T10:54:00.000-08:00

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!" Buddy the Elf.

Well we may not have been running around the city singing but we have certainly been spreading Christmas cheer! We really kicked off the holidays as Santa and a Christmas tree during NYC's annual Santacon. Then a few days later we visited the tree at Rockefeller Center and headed downtown for decadent hot chocolate at Max Brenners. Mmmm....

Also, above you can see the best present we have exchanged for any holiday so far. Best friend hats by Band of Outsiders from the Neiman Marcus for Target collection. Brilliant. Best friend necklaces from back in the day have now grown up to the form of a cashmere blend, super cheesy but we love it, hats.

Don't forget to wish your best friends, family, relatives and everyone you see Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Wishing you all the best!

Our Styles

2012-11-19T17:40:00.000-08:00

On Aubrey:

Jacket- Forever 21

Sweater, Blouse, and Pants- H&M

Necklace- Gift from my parents

On Melissa:

Sweater- H&M

Blouse H&M

Necklace- Anna Dello Russo for H&M

Rings -ASOS

The interesting thing about this post is, we are essentially wearing the same thing. Denim, button-up, sweater, and statement necklace. This is a true testament to our unique styles. One of the best things for us running this blog is getting each other's opinions on how to dress but maintaining our own look.

In light of this fast approaching holiday, we ~~guess~~ we know we are trying to say we are thankful for you other, all of you (our lovely readers), and for our blog! Happy Thanksgiving!

Concrete Jungle

2012-11-01T07:58:00.000-07:00

On Melissa:

Top-forever21

Jeans-old navy

Shoes-all saints

Necklace-diy

On Aubrey:

Top-Parker

Skirt- Parker

Shoes- Kenneth Cole

Necklace- Urban Outfitters

We spent some time the other day being silly and messing with photoshop filters. We actually liked a few of them so we thought we would share!

On a more serious note, we hope everyone has made it through Hurricane Sandy safe and dry! We were lucky enough to be trapped outside the city, so we missed a lot of the destruction.

We wish all of you a great weekend!

Duane Street Hotel

2012-10-07T09:16:00.002-07:00

On Aubrey:

Jacket- Bebe

Necklace- Urban Outfitters

Shirt- H&M

Shorts- H&M

Shoes- Vince Camuto

On Melissa:

Necklace-DIY

Top-H&M

Pants-The Loft

Shoes-Nine West

These are the last of our fashion week photos that we still needed to post up! Sorry for the late delay in posting everything.

We attended a Blogger's Night Out event running week long during fashion week at the Duane Street Hotel. It was another lovely outing, great people, cute venue, and of course stylish clothes! These are some snapshots at the event and right after.

Have an amazing week, each and every one of you!!

VERA WANG SHOW

2012-10-01T09:42:00.001-07:00

On Aubrey:

Sweater- Kenar

Skirt- Parker

Shoes- Kenneth Cole

Earrings- H&M

On Melissa:

Blazer-Forever21

Top-H&M

Jeans-H&M

Shoes-All Saints

Some fun street style/ celeb snap shots from inside Lincoln Center.

We have been meaning to post these for a while now! These photos are from the Vera Wang show. We loved the India inspired feeling running throughout the entire collection. Beautiful jewel tones, gold accents, and gorgeous embroidered fabric, we were very impressed.

Have a great week all our lovely readers!