heather grey flannel pullover

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Crazy about this sweater. Received it on monday and have worn it pretty much ever since. It’s got a lot going for it- sophisticated style and laid-back comfort, not often easy to pull off together. For back to back construction project meetings, upcoming conference call and drive transfer of Fall Winter Collection clothes for Trunk Show tomorrow, this outfit has me covered. With a black tank top underneath and a pair of flat shoes stored in the bag this outfit will move through a long day of set-up.

Worth New York Heather Grey Flannel to the Point Boatneck Pullover | Fall 2012         100% Wool | Easy Fit | PS – ML. Alternate color – Tamale.

DL1961 Kate Cropped jean and classic Manolo Blahnik black suede pump. Love that the classic pump has circled back.

something new

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Seriously fit, and beautiful, client and friend pairs Worth New York’s Fall 2012 Bark Fur Trim Knit Shrug with Worth New York’s Fall 2010 Berry Brown Leather Erudite Jumper for a completely pretty and modern look. She has been wearing this dress for two years now and it, like her, continue to look great. Dress is simply updated for Fall 2012 with a luxurious new Fall Shrug.

These clothes work season to season and year to year. Full disclosure- all upcoming posts until Thursday, October 25th, will be Worth New York related. Trunk Show opens in 36 hours and goes through next week Thursday. Think of how something new would boost your existing Fall Winter 2012 wardrobe. Email me at rcollins@worthnewyork.com for more details.

Love to share great resources. Love to help women build beautiful wardrobes over time. Here to help you choose and wear beautiful clothing.

Every day dress. xoxo

 

leather jacket, again

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Same day, same jacket, different look. How many of you change your outfit during the course of your day?

For late afternoon soccer match, ditched the dress and high-heeled boots and styled the same jacket with blue jeans and flat boots. With some planning you can pull this off with five minutes and a place to change. Add a cabled cashmere scarf and stay warm on the sidelines.

Two youngest daughters at two different schools faced off against one another this afternoon. Couldn’t miss it. #4 and #11. Go Blue. Go Green.

 

ponte and leather

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On those days when you don’t even have time for mascara, here are two fabrications to turn to: ponte and and leather.

Ponte, a blend of viscose, polyamide, and elastane will comfort and shape your body quickly without showing any signs of wear. This fabric goes and goes. No wrinkles. Pull it on and zip it up. For mid-morning meeting and tasting for upcoming WNY Women’s Foundation Fall in Fashion Luncheon, put this piece on and felt dressed even without mascara.

Leather? It’s been a favorite for years. When children were young had to basically wear what they ate- so leather was often a go to choice. Simply wipe away. A little white vinegar on leather to remove spots is a good trick, too. The jacket seen here was purchased so many years ago (when children were young) can’t even tell you the season. Four of six children are grown and still wearing the jacket. Looks great and can finish a look in a hurry.

This is a busy week. Trunk Show mode. If you are feeling like somedays you don’t even have time for mascara, come see me. I will show you the ponte and leather pieces that will go the distance for you. Bonus point- the ponte even acts as a shaper. Dresses, pants, skirts, tunics. rcollins@worthnewyork.com.

Deep Olive Ponte Waist Tab Dress, Worth New York Fall 2012. Leather Jacket, Worth New York too, many seasons ago.

Every day dress. Even without mascara.

stella mccartney sneakers

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Here’s some info promised from before- these sneakers are super comfortable, lightweight for packing, and chic. Really like the seasonal feather thing, keeps things fresh. Stella for adidas has some of the most fashionable workout gear out there.

These pictures were taken while walking in Italy with an iPhone. Yes, travel posts will stop soon, sorry. Honestly, today is a total office day and after checking blog traffic, increasing! thought some new content was in order. Not up for the tripod thing and photographer daughter has soccer game after school so can’t slip in any new photo time before the wordpress day clicks by.

It was fun to use a fancy bag as a crossbody with jeans and super comfortable and lightweight tee. Jeans are grey and tee is brown, don’t be afraid to keep the mixup going. As we were walking up some steep hills wanted to leave anything handheld back at the villa. Since the jeans always seem to be tight needed a place for the phone, lipstick, currency and credit cards, therefore Jimmy Choo Glitter Candy Clutch.

Jeans, DL1961 and sneakers, Stella McCartney, both purchased locally at Tony Walker & Co. Coffee Bean Faux Wrap Tee, Worth New York Fall 2012.

Back to work. Have a great Monday.

ps. Worth New York Trunk Show, October 19 – 25, by appointment. Email me at rcollins@worthnewyork.com. Pick up a tee or two; they instantly create a waistline on all women.

pss. Fashion conscious oldest daughter absolutely can’t stand when sneakers are worn out in public with jeans, sometimes just can’t help myself- don’t look Linnie. Any other opinions?

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the details

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Lifestyle post:

The small stuff is often the big stuff. Villa in Italy? Absolutely gorgeous; six bedrooms, two kitchens, three fireplaces, infinity pool. After surveying the accouchements though felt we were missing something. Difficult to learn all that you can about an area and its wine while drinking from small ancient two ounce glasses. Three fireplaces, yes, but nothing can replicate the glow from candlelight on the dining room table. Linen or cloth napkins? Completely necessary.

First shopping outing was a dozen linen napkins in charming Monticchiello. Without a doubt, an even dozen. No credit card here so handed over euros. Happy to do so. Napkins came home in the checked luggage and will always remind us of communal festive dinners.

On the way to train station in Chiusi to pick up late arriving couple stopped in at small local wine store to check out appropriate glassware. Riedel? I’ll take eight, no, on second thought make that twelve, we might lose one or two. Everything we drank was infinitely better in those glasses. Shopkeeper had breathtaking local handmade candles as well. Picked up two. Add a few bottles of wine and we pretty much made her day.

Warm and charming housekeeper took care of us well. At the end of the stay couldn’t seem to part with our memorable goods and housekeeper was happy to help with shipping details. Handed her all necessary details without question. Double kissed her goodbye and now, ten days later, glasses and candles have arrived. Thank you. Shared fine meals continue.

What you do to enhance each day is totally worth thinking about the details. Two oldest daughters sharing an apartment in Boston MA now cook for one another, light the candles, enjoy a glass of wine together, and use real napkins. Couldn’t be happier.

When traveling, especially by auto, take the good glasses. It does make a difference.

This is small stuff, but really, big stuff. Every day dress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

white shirt blue jeans

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Perfection. Classic clothing combinations work for women and men. Notice how the neutral suede shoes dress the whole thing up a bit? New iPhone not bad, either. In a family of eight he was the holdout. Welcome to apple, husband. Love how he left the socks at home.

Happy weekend everyone. Hope you all are in the white shirt blue jeans frame of mind.

Every day dress. xoxo

Suede shoes, Salvatore Ferragomo.

solution

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Yes, working from a home office has many advantages. It’s also easy though, and guilty here at times, to fall into the ‘exercise clothes’ habit. Here’s a solution for all busy women:

Grey Stretch Tweed Ponte Dress. The fit, finish, and professionalism of any office outfit. Skip the boots and add your heels. The ease and comfort of favorite workout clothes.

We can do better than running around town in exercise clothes. Exercise clothes are for, well, exercise. Exercise is great but keep the clothes for the gym.

This is an every day dress. Put it on this morning for running to Kinko’s FedEx for print work, the grocery for dinner food, back to the office for phone calls. Took it off for half an hour workout, put it back on for more work and to cook dinner, and it will see me through tonight’s two hours of cocktails and conversation in support of women.

Fabric is genius: 34% Wool 20% Acrylic 18% Silk 13% Cotton 12% Polyamide 3% Elastane | Unlined | Slim Fit | size 0 – 16.

Black back is instantly slimming. Super solution.

Dress, Worth New York Fall 2012

 

 

fashionably late

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Is there such a thing? Or is arriving just as good? Came late to this bag party…Phoebe, love you, last time was paddington, now, luggage tote.

Pictured here, Céline, luggage tote. Tricolor, Winter 2012. Could not resist. This bag has been on the arm of many fashionable women for quite some time and I wanted in. When you live in a place like Buffalo NY the tricky thing is is that you have to get to a big urban city- no online ordering for this precious piece.

Shown with Worth New York Fall 2012 Coffee Bean Laser Back Dress. Linnie and Booie, like?

Bag, Céline Winter 2012, Dress, Worth New York Fall 2012.

 

a little etro

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Blame it on the airlines? London Heathrow was the scene- a small place called Harrod’s. Always wanted some Etro. Since first flight out was cancelled and had to be rerouted through a new airport after an unplanned overnight stay, thank you Delta, a little shopping seemed to ease the pain.

Here is the takeaway: beautiful silk blouse, love it. Worn with belt purchased last year at WNY Women’s Foundation Fall in Fashion luncheon. There was some philanthropy…

After dressing to visit friends for chili dinner husband said, ‘nice shirt, where did you get it?’ Airport, baby, airport.

Wishing you all safe uncomplicated travels and happy airport shopping. Thanks, everyone,  every day dress has over 11,300 site visits.

Blouse, Etro, belt, bb simon, jeans, DL1960.