mash up

Suncoo Shirtdress and Shoes / Milly Tank / Aeron Pants and Bag / Madewell Earrings

The day before the start of NYFW I left a press appointment where the conversation had been centered around the lack of originality in New York street style. Needless to say I went into the week feeling inspired to mix it up. A "why not?" attitude, if you will. Why not open up a floral shirtdress and pair it with orange leather pants and metallic sneakers? Why not add a western belt and structural accessories? Each piece unique and radically different from the next but somehow when paired together worked in some crazy, NYFW street style , mash-up kind of way. Shop the links above to get the look and stay tuned for more of my favorite looks from fashion week.

xx
e

photography by @sophiesahara

party in the back

won hundred top and pants (similar) / aldo shoes / oliveve clutch (similar)/ garrett leight sunnies / elizabeth and james earrings / layering rings

In these past few months shirting has become a huge topic of conversation. After brands like Rosie Assoulin and Jacquemus reinvented "the shirt", each brand has been searching for how diversify the classic silhouette that has filled womens' closets for decades. Off the shoulder, added straps, asymmetrical, the list goes on. I loved the button down back on this Won Hundred shirt that allows me to add as much breathability (and sex appeal) as I like. Talk about business in the front, party in the back. I paired my oversized shirt with breezy stripe culottes, simple oxfords, and a pop of color clutch. Shop the links above to get my full look and below for more of my favorite shirting!

xx
e

photography by @sophiesahara

my favorite look

Marques Almeida Blouse / Citizens of Humanity Pant / Point Toe Mule / Oliveve Clutch /Shahla Karimi Hoops / Layering Rings

Hi there! It's a been quite some time... trust me I know, but I hope you've been able to to bear with me and have continued to follow me on instagram during my blogging hiatus. The styling world can suck you in and in lieu of attempting to keep myself balanced and average a bit more than 3 hours of sleep per night, I set blogging aside for a moment. BUT I'm happy to share that I am back and ready to share more looks, styling tips, and vintage inspirations so stay tuned for more goodness :)

I wore this during NYFW last year and it is one of my favorite looks to date. The drop crotch lightweight pant, point toe mule, textured clutch, and last but not least, the most epic raw edge ruffle denim blouse. Together, it's effortlessly chic and foolproof no matter the season. 

xx
e

photography by @sophiesahara

redefined classics

AYR Tank and Pant / Elizabeth and James Backpack / Mules (on sale!)

Whether you're having a styling block or just need something simple on-the-go, reaching for those "redefined classics" will always steer you in the right fashion direction. One of my favorite brands for just that (and that also happens to be quality made without a hefty price-tag) is AYR. This NY favorite always delivers on clean denim and easy suiting, simple camisoles and comfy trousers. I am madly in love with their "shadow pant" (worn above) that has a drop crotch for added cool and fabric that looks refined but feels amazing. Another no-brainer styling piece is a leather backpack. With it's rise to fame, brands have developed various silhouettes and shapes to suit your fancy. I loved this Elizabeth and James one with a furry flap. Shop the links above <3

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e

Photography by Georgie Hunter

better late than never

Won Hundred Vest Dress (similar or here) / Platforms / Topshop Socks / Circle Earring

With some time off from work, I figured I owed you one too many blog posts. So better late than never, here are some gems from when it was warm in NY. To sunny days days ahead...

I love anything with an architectural quality to it and so I naturally fell quickly in love with this structured "vest-dress" by Scandinavian favorite, Won Hundred. The piece works as a dress, like I did here, or open and perhaps paired with a raw-edged straight leg jean and a thin turtleneck. I mixed up the accessorizing by adding a chunky plum platform and rose-colored socks. Like to keep the eye searching a bit, no? Finished with a geometric drop earring and structural backdrop, the look ironically rounds out just perfectly. Shop the links above and more to come :)

xx
e

Photography by Georgie Hunter

swish

Alice McCall Anorak and Shorts / Free People Crop Top / Vans

Some long overdue posts from warmer days :) If I could wear this jacket+short combo everyday, I wouldn't hate it. 

xx
e

Photography by Sophie Sahara

High Street Denim

Sonia Rykiel Denim Top / Rachel Comey Jeans / Tory Burch Wedges

If you've been following AVV for a while, you know I'm a lover of denim. From $5 vintage cutoffs to discovering the newest denim brands all over the US, denim is one of my favorite categories. A closet staple but constantly being reinvented and reimagined, jeans in any color, shape, and form create a great palette to build your look upon. 

One of my favorite silhouettes that has risen again is the relaxed, straight leg. We take the 90s version, lighten the fabric in both weight and color and create the perfect pair to match with just about anything in your closet. I was sucked in by the denim on denim addict inside me and paired these perfect straights with one of the most epic denim shirts and gold molded wedges I've ever encountered. The tonal embellishments on the top and metal sculptural quality in the shoe add just that extra bit of flair to take your denim from basic to "high street chic" in seconds. Shop the links above to get the look and stay tuned for more denim favorites!

xx
e

PS-- Check out more on this look in the latest issue of Número Tokyo!

Photography by Erika Dickstein

Wardrobe Essentials

Apiece Apart Coat / AMO Denim Jacket and Relaxed Skinnies / Ribbed Turtleneck / Aldo Booties (similar)/ Vintage Sunnies (similar)

One area of my closet that I am always trying to improve is the section of essentials. Each season, I find a new item that needs refreshing or a new style that I repeatedly find myself reaching for.  I've rounded up my current essential improvements into one killer look. 

·       Clean Coat - No matter the season, a clean coat can instantly lift a look. I loved the lightweight nature and simplistic design behind this one by Apiece Apart. It "chics-up" just about everything I pair it with making it a perfect closet essential (especially the days you don't want to put too much thought into your look). Throw it on top and you're done.

·       Denim Jacket - We all know I'm a denim whore and 90s lover, so the denim jacket is always a staple in my closet. I probably have about 7-8 of them and can always find the right wash/silhouette/detail that I'm looking for. This gem by favorite AMO denim is the quintessential blue and perfect fitted shape.

·       Relaxed Jeans - Perfect for those rainy, PMS-ing, or anti-anything-tight days, a relaxed-fit jean is ALL I've been wearing lately. It's easy, comfy, and I can wear from running around on set straight to the bar for happy hour.

·       Turtleneck - I’ve talked enough about this one. #minimalismforever

·       Point Toe Bootie - If you’re vertically challenged like me (or not), the point toe bootie is an instant leg-lengthener. Constantly on refresh in my closet (mostly because I’ve completely demolished the last pair by wearing them 500 times), they go with just about everything! If they have a bit of a heel, even better. I’m not usually a big patent person but since Dior brought out those patent/Lucite booties, I’ve been gravitating more and more to it (And they repel water better than normal leather as an added bonus!) This pair by Aldo caught my eye and you can shop similar styles in the links above.

·       Unique Sunnies – Last, but not least a great pair of sunglasses that have a bit of quirk to them can always add depth to a look. These are one of my favorites scored at the Brooklyn Flea Market for a mere $30. So Amy Adams in American Hustle, am I right? Having a fun pair to throw on with a minimal look to spice it up or add to an all out 70s disco vibe is everything.

Check out the links above to get my wardrobe essentials and even better, add them all together for a great outfit in a snap.

xx
e

New York Neutral

Won Hundred Top and Skirt / Grenson Loafer / OneSixOne Clutch / Pared Sunnies

Since moving to New York just three years ago, black ws the first "color" that became a big part of my wardrobe. Next was neutrals. Camels, taupes, pale pinks, caramels, and everything everything in between became all that I was craving. Perhaps it was their rise in the runways or just the fact that any look centered around neutrals is instantly 10 times chicer then the outfit next to it. I love mixing nudes with denim or as a head to toe look like I did here. Danish favorite, Won Hundred, is always a sure fit for chic minimalism. I paired this clean Kimono-inspired silk top with an asymmetrical midi skirt and equally structural clutch. To mix it up a bit I added my favorite chunky, tassel loafers and oversized sunnies. The whole look is completely neutral, characterized by clean lines and with a few fun bits thrown in. Shop the links above to get my look and add these neutral tones to your transitional spring palette.

xx
e

Photography by Annis Kamera

Make It You

Jill Stuart Tunic / Veda Dress / Diesel Jacket / Sigerson Morrison Boots / A Peace Treaty Choker

I'm always looking for new ways to layer. With trends moving away from the "streetstyle" we all expect and towards a chicer more minimal air, it's forcing us to take something very simple and make it our own. Insert an experimental play with layering. I added a straight-line leather tunic over this breezy crepe dress. The lines still maintain that minimal feel but the different structure and materials begin that "making it my own" element. I added some fun fringe boots, gold detail choker, and slouchy boyfriend jacket to give it an easier, rocker feel that ultimately feels like me :) 

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e

Photography by Annis Kamera

Short Story of an Outfit

Ganni Bomber and Blouse / Awoke Vintage Leather Dress (similar or here) / Falke Tights / Miista Boots / Aldo Backpack / Alibi Earring / Pared Sunnies

The Outfit.
Still sifting thru photos of copious street style outfits as Paris Fashion Week slowly comes to a close.... Though I didn't make it this year to that beautiful city, I still managed to have a bit of fun with my looks during NYFW. This one included. Famous for their reworked leather, Awoke Vintage churned out this leather "overall dress" that was basically needs to worn immediately by Alexa Chung. (Am I right?!) Needless to say, I knew I needed it the moment I saw it. But what to pair with it? A stray away from the typical neutral, I played with patterns in my favorite color (besides black, white, grey and beige of course), blue. A thin striped blouse against a shiny, silky, floral printed bomber were just the additions that this dress needed to be taken to the next level.

The Shoe. 
Nothing goes with a mini more than pointy-ass boots. These things are leathal and lovely. The pebbled and somewhat metallic nature on these Miista booties are everything I'm looking for in a cool shoe that takes you thru every season seamlessly. Leg-elongating, man-repelling, and easy on the eyes? I'll take 'em.

The Bag.
While we like to look at most FW images and think that the fashionistas are running thru these crazy days with nothing more than a matchbox sized clutch.... don't forget their Escalades parked around the corner holding the contents of the rest of their purses. For us NY ladies who don't have the luxury and/or who value the (usual) timeliness and savings of the Subway, we get resourceful with our carryalls. Insert, the backpack. While I love a good old school Jansport, the backpack made a comeback in the streetstyle scene a few years ago in a much chicer and elevated form. I love how this Aldo one is super structured, minimal, and black of course. I can virtually wear it with anything and it fits just about everything from an extra pair of sneaks to dry shampoo. 

The Accessories.
Last but not least, those little pieces that add the perfect final touch. I typically neglect the jewelry area as a bit of minimalist but these earrings could not not be worn. They're the kind of earring that you wear while Stairway to Heaven plays in the background of your entrance. And paired with some wild cheetah, flat-top sunnies, I was airing on the edge of feeling like a total rockstar. 

Welp. I just gave you my life story into that look. It was a favorite and I hope you enjoyed it, too :) Shop the links til you drop, ladies. Shop til you drop.

xx
e

Photography by Becky Siegel

Ricky Bobby Me

Amarcord Vintage Jacket and Purse (similar or here) / Awoke Vintage Leather Jacket / Ganni Shirt & Pants coming soon / Jeffrey Campbell Shoes (similar) / Super x Marques Almeida Sunnies / Snash Earrings

One of my favorite looks from NYFW, I decided to deem this one "Ricky Bobby". The red stripe..the leather jacket...I couldn't resist. Sporty meets Rocker (my two favorites). I paired this top and bottom combo from Ganni (coming soon!) with an amazing reconstructed, red leather jacket from vintage favorite, Awoke Vintage. Top it off with this epic deconstructed tweed jacket with fringe, stripe, and pins. I mean does it get more 90s than that? Finishing touches came with a calfhair & studded detail leather messenger (also from my <3 Amarcord Vintage), lightening bolt earrings, and some schmancy white and silver loafers. Shake. And Bake.

xx
e

Photography by Becky Siegel

And We're Back

The Kooples Blouse & Jacket (coming soon AW16) / DL1961 Denim / Steve Madden Shoes / Dannijo Choker

Dudes. Sorry for the hiatus. Needless to say juggling styling, blogging, NYFW, and social media can get a bit time consuming!! I'm so excited to be back to share my favorite fashion week looks and trends I'm pumped about for Fall 2016.

I always find (especially during February FW) that the coat and shoe are the makers or breakers of the look. My failproof pieces for an elevated OOTD (and with some added Kate Moss vibes) are point toe lace ups and a fur topper. I'm a sucker for point toe in general as it tends to lengthen the leg and the lace up detail adds that extra sex appeal. Everyone has an opinion so no matter which (faux) fur you prefer, it can take virtually any outfit and turn it into something amazing. Silky detailed blouse by current favorite, The Kooples, highwaisted skinnies, and a sick choker finish off a chic monochrome look. And what's more New York fashion than all black? Click HERE for more on this look and a NYFW diary in collaboration with Steve Madden!

xx
e

Photography by Becky Siegel

70s Gigolo

Vintage Max Mara Blazer / American Apparel Crop Top / Vintage Suede Pants / See by Chloe Booties (similar) / Maria Black Ear Cuff / Jules Smith Choker / Vintage Chain

I've always had a love for the 70s. From the free-spirited hippie to rocker boho chic, the era continues to have a hold on me. Today's look is a bit Bianca Jagger with a dash of gigolo (chain included). The suiting feel, bootcut suede, and gold jewelry are a true ode to the 70s. BUT by keeping the color palette neutral, mixing textures like suede and linen, and throwing in a crop top for good measure, you elevate the look to a crisper, more modern feel.

xx
e

Photography by @j2martinez / jmrtnz.com

Channeling Drew

Zara Crop Top (similar) / Vintage Wrangler Jeans / Platform Surpergas

When I originally bought these jeans for a whopping $8 at (you guessed it) L Train Vintage, I knew they would be great with a big cuff, roll, or cut. But to my surprise, leaving them as is was just perfection. Starting with the jeans, I was struck with some outfit inspiration and decided to fully channel Drew Barrymore circa 1990. A crop top and white platform sneakers are all you need to complete the look without crossing a too literal 90s line. Clean, classic, crisp.

xx
e

Photography by @jeffthibodeauco / streetaffairs.com