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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

tags: nyfw, fashion week, street style
categories: Fashion Week, Style
Tuesday 10.17.17
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

Make It You

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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 :) 

 

xx
e

 

Photography by Annis Kamera

 

tags: streetstyle, fashion week, nyfw, minimal, style, street style, jill stuart, veda, sigerson morrison, diesel, a peace treaty
categories: Style, Fashion Week
Monday 03.14.16
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

Menswear Woman

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Won Hundred Coat, Shirt (or here), Pant / Grenson Oxford / Cambridge Satchel Bag 

I think I've always had a little tomboy in me since age 6 (envision oversized tshirts, soccer shorts, and Adidas slides). So it comes as no surprise that ever since menswears became a thing, I've been drawn to it. The comfort and ease contrasted with strong design and attention to detail makes for a perfect dressing equation. I mixed women's and men's pieces from Won Hundred to create this "borrowed from the boys" NYFW look. And you can't truly have that menswear look without an impeccably structured bag. I found my closet lacking that perfect black bag and Cambridge Satchel came to the rescue with customization that aired on Vuitton rather than Pulitzer (thank god). 

Last but not least, I wouldn't be the menswear-loving shoe whore I am without having an affair with a Brit shoe brand whose roots date back to 1866. UK original, Grenson, has been a long time favorite of mine, crafting the most beautiful leather shoes (with amazing platforms I might add) for 150 years. I was able to get a first hand look at their first overseas shop that's nestled on one of my favorite streets in one of the best neighborhoods in NYC, Elizabeth Street, SoHo. The shop's pristine architecture and design mirrors its product in the most fitting way. Sleek wood panels, industrial notes, and a smoky but beautiful scent welcomes you into a room full of hand-crafted oxfords, loafers, and boots. Need I say more? Click here to see more on the shop and click the links above to get my menswear inspired look!

 

Photography by Annis Kamera & Farah Alimi

tags: menswear, won hundred, grenson, tomboy, style, nyfw, fashion week, soho, nyc
categories: Style, Fashion Week
Friday 03.11.16
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

Short Story of an Outfit

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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

tags: nyfw, street style, streetstyle, fashion week, ganni, vintage, awoke vintage, miista, aldo
categories: Style, Fashion Week, Vintage
Wednesday 03.09.16
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

All for Leisurewear

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Awoke Vintage Jacket (similar or here) / coming soon Apiece Apart Jumpsuit (similar) / Vince Turtleneck / Steve Madden Lace Ups / Zac Zac Posen Bag / A Peace Treaty Earring

Forever a lover of comfort, I fully embraced leisurewear as an acceptable trend from the very beginning. Knitwear, PJ dressing, you name it, this is a trend that continues to evolve and finally brings a rebuttal to the whole "beauty is pain" thing. 

I didn't quite expect my first look for NYFW to be this easy, but due to some serious insomnia issues, the jumpsuit was the first thing I reached for! I layered this knit onesie over a turtleneck (for warmth) and also added depth to the look. I became overly obsessed with this robe coat when spotted it inside Williamsburg's Awoke Vintage. I instantly had flashbacks of late 80s, early 90s vibes with the amazing shape and texture of the topper. Tonal and minimal all the way, accessories included a simple suede, lace-up shoe, structural pale orange crossbody, and delicate gold earrings. 

My goal most days is to achieve an outfit that looks good and also feels good! Cozy fabrics and easy silhouettes resulted in a casual, cool look that streetstyle photographers were chasing for. Check out the links above to get the look and happy cozying.

xx
e

 

Photography by Becky Siegel

 

 

tags: awoke vintage, apiece apart, steve madden, fashion week, streetstyle, zac zac posen, minimal, confort, leisurewear
categories: Style, Fashion Week, Vintage
Saturday 03.05.16
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

Ricky Bobby Me

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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

 

tags: amarcord vintage, awoke vintage, ricky bobby, sporty, rock and roll, nyfw, fashion week, street style
categories: Style, Fashion Week, Vintage
Tuesday 02.23.16
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

Diesel Black Gold SS16

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Diesel Black Gold Dress (similar) / DKNY Platforms / Matt Bernson Bag / Sunday Somewhere Sunnies / Pamela Love Earring and Ring / Snash Ring / Awoke Vintage Layering Rings / Outlette Ring

 

After collaborating with the lovely ladies of Diesel Black Gold for my beachy denim shoot, I was thrilled to be able to experience the new collection in person at their Spring/Summer 2016 presentation. Located in an amazingly raw and deconstructed building in the heart of the Financial District, it set the perfect backdrop for a runway full of leather, patchwork, and badass vibes. The collection was said to be inspired by a woman wearing a man’s shirt as a dress… sign me up! Tomboy vibes with an edge of sex appeal. Deep side parts, slicked hair, smokey eyes, and strong walks, the models were the cherry on top of that rocker chic sundae. I included some shots of my look before the show, inside the venue, and a link below to a great video compilation of the catwalk. Enjoy!

xx
e

 

Photography by Becky Siegel and Video by Jose Martinez

DIESEL BLACK GOLD VIDEO
tags: diesel black gold, nyfw, fashion week, ootd, dkny, sunday somewhere
categories: Fashion Week, Style
Monday 09.21.15
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

Color Block It

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Vintage Coat / Design History Turtleneck (similar) / Zara Trousers / Supergas / Beret

My color palette tends to sku towards neutrals and black, but there's something about when fashion week rolls around that pushes me to color outside the lines (pun intended). Here I decided to play on colorblocking with a French tomboy charm.

Recognize the coat? It's from my very first post on A Vintage Vice and one of my favorite pieces from my grandmother's closet circa 1950. The oversized and structural quality allows me to play with proportions. This vibrant and cropped green sweater, tapered black trouser, and platform white sneaks complete the look and achieve the contrast of proportions and colors with a dash of tomboy.

xx
e

 

Photography by @lamidre / lauramilesdresser.com

 

tags: vintage, street style, fashion week, colorblocking, proportions, contrast, french, tomboy
categories: Vintage, Style
Monday 02.23.15
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

NYFW: Cut It Out

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Anzevino and Florence Top / Zara Pants / Vintage Chanel Pumps / Vintage Bag

The word "cutout" can sound scary at first. But good news, I managed to find a way to wear full-on cutouts and not look in the least bit skanky. An added bonus: my top and pants were a combined $35 #winning

These Zara pants have the most amazing detail. Completely crocheted with only a "shorts lining", the rest is open but you would never know! The placement of the cutout in the top is unexpectedly perfect, and I brought out the vintage Chanel pumps for added effect. I love how the whole outfit comes together without being overwhelming and still looking chic.

This was my day 4 outfit for New York Fashion Week. I can't wait to share the rest of them with you! For real time updates, don't forget to check out my Instagram (link on the side)!

xx e

Photography by Jeff Thibodeau (@jeffthibodeauco)

tags: Chanel, chic, cutouts, fashion week, new york, nyfw, street style, vintage, Zara
categories: Style, Vintage
Monday 09.08.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

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