Author Archives: Marcy Swingle

Kate Davidson Hudson at Michael Kors FW2017

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
A cute nautical look on Kate Davidson Hudson at the Michael Kors show.
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Prince of Wales: Marianne at Valentino FW2017

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Prince of Wales plaid popped up everywhere during fashion month on women and men. This lightweight material works well as transition wear during the spring. At Valentino, Marianne mixed it with an orange sweatshirt and retro...
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Victoria Magrath at Topshop FW2017

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
We are now entering into prime shoe season, when it's warm enough to ditch the socks but not so hot that you can't even bear to wear shoes. Today's cropped pants are great for showcasing...
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Amanda Wellsh at Marchesa Bridal FW2017

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Spotted outside the Marchesa bridal show: model Amanda Wellsh in black leather pants. It's not time to put these away quite yet: they work well on a cool or rainy spring day, especially when you...
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Rainy Day, Paris Fashion Week FW 2017

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Staying chic even in the rain with a fantastically painted leather coat and feather-trimmed jacket at Paris fashion week.
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Red and White: Tina Leung at Tory Burch FW2017

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
A pretty look in red and white on Tina Leung - and a good lesson in layering spring dresses when the weather isn't cooperating!
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Going Green: Details at Gucci FW2017

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
A look in green silk with florals at the Gucci show - beautifully put together, especially the scarf tied at the wrist.
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Puttin’ on the Ritz: Irina Lakicevic at Chanel FW2017

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
A surprising micro trend that's emerging right now: white socks, worn even with heels, though they've also been spotted with boat shoes or loafers. Irina Lakicevic styled hers to make black shoes look like spats...
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Collar Pop: Chloe Naylor-Leyland at 3.1 Phillip Lim FW2017

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
A cape with a trompe-l'oiel lapel makes a graphic statement on Chloe Naylor-Leyland at the 3.1 Phillip Lim show.
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High Contrast: Caroline Daur in Off White PFW FW2017

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Another visually arresting color combo, this time on Caroline Daur in Off White at Paris fashion week. This look is also a great example of how to wear boots with a skirt or dress.
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Red and Blue: Aimee Song at Chanel FW2017

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Aimee Song wore the color combo of red and blue to the Chanel show in Paris. The chambray jacket and skirt are a great way to welcome the warmer weather - and these Chanel mules...
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Covered Up: Photos in the NYT

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
More photos in the Thursday Styles section of the New York Times: four of my street style images illustrating Vanessa Friedman's insightful article "Women, Fashion Has You Covered." Glad she could articulate what I was...
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Never Too Early for White Jeans: Eglantina Zingg at Carolina Herrera FW2017

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
You may be wondering right about now when it will be time to break out the white jeans. The answer is: it's never too early to wear white jeans, as seen on Eglantina Zingg of Project Runway...
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Recipe: Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
You know you're old when you've been making a recipe for literally 20 years, but that's when this recipe dates from - the '90s heyday of the Silver Palate cookbooks. It's so simple, so fast...
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Etro Coat on Nausheen Shah at Carolina Herrera

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Marcy Swingle
Farewell, coats: One of my favorite coats of Fashion Month, an embroidered one by Etro, on Nausheen Shah at the Carolina Herrera show.
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