Author Archives: Marcy Swingle

Star Struck: Ella Catliff at Valentino FW2015

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
One from the archives: Ella Catliff in a Valentino dress with a heavenly theme.
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Teddy Quinlivan After Jason Wu SS2017

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Model Teddy Quinlivan vamped it up after the Jason Wu show in a vintage-inspired look that included a pencil skirt and custom Peels uniform shirt for "Theodora." Love it.
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Runway Beauty: Mali Koopman at Jason Wu SS2017

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
You can always tell when models appreciate the runway makeup because, like Mali Koopman after the Jason Wu show, they leave it on when leaving the show instead of taking it off for the next one. A nude...
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Headscarf, Sweatshirt and Long Skirt, NYFW SS2017

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Streetwear is making major inroads into high fashion - but within this development lies a major possibility for error. Unless you're still actually in gym class, you probably don't want to go for a head-to-toe streetwear...
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Keeping It Crisp: Yellow Tunic and Jeans at NYFW SS2017

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
A straw hat and bright yellow tunic over jeans and mules made for a great transitional look at NY Fashion Week in September.
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Military Chic, Outside Marissa Webb SS2018

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
A cool look to ring in the fall, complete with a cinched military vest and leopard print clutch.
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His and Hers: J’aime Tout Chez Toi at NYFW SS2017

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Nice end-of-summer looks on Alice Barbier and J.S. Roquer of J'aime Tout Chez Toi.
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Lace Up: Lace Dress and Red Bag at Noon by Noor SS2017

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Frilly lace details, complete with laser-cut boots, outside the Noon by Noor show in NYC last September.
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Go With the Flow: Tamu McPherson at Altuzarra SS2017

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
A flowy floral kimono is the perfect topper on cool late summer days, as seen on photographer and blogger Tamu McPherson of All the Pretty Birds at the Altuzarra show in NYC.
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Off the Grid: Alaska

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Alaska is in the news today, part of a climate change report by 13 federal agencies, which found abundant evidence of human-caused climate warming in the U.S. and determined that "surface, air and ground temperatures in Alaska...
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DIY: Jamir Assad at NYFWM Day 3

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
One for the New York Times: Jamir Assad customized the classic utilitarian IKEA bag by sewing in zippers, panels and straps. You don't need Balenciaga to do this!
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Cross Training: Bag Outside the Menswear Shows

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Cross body bags worn high across the chest were the way to carry your gear around at the menswear shows in NYC. 
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Something Wild: Damon Rasti at the BK Sunset Bash

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Swedish journalist and social activist Damon Rasti mixed animal prints at NY Cult's BK sunset bash on the Williamsburg waterfront. 
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Stripe Two: Alex Badia at Willy Chavarria SS2018

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
One for the New York Times: Alex Badia took a cue from the European men's runways and mixed patterns and prints during men's fashion week in NYC, this time in two types of pinstripes at...
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Tropical Zone: DJ Christine Renee at the Brooklyn Sunset Bash, June 2017

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Tropical prints are making a splash this summer, as seen on DJ Christine Renee at the Brooklyn Sunset Bash at 110 Kent last week. The Bakelite bracelet and colorful earrings are great finishing touches.  
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