Author Archives: Marcy Swingle

Nausheen Shah at Issey Miyake FW2015

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
Big coats with beautiful draping were noticeable everywhere this past fashion week season, including a plaid and dusty pink Johanna Ortiz coat seen on Nausheen Shah. Look for more come fall - or layer a...
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Met Gala 2015: View From the Mark Hotel

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
The Met Gala, one of the biggest parties of the year on the charity circuit, is quickly becoming the Oscars of the East Coast. Many of the celebs and models in town for the ball...
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Sylvia Haghjoo at Issey Miyake FW2015

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
Getting ready for the glamour tonight at the Met Ball. At the Issey Miyake show in Paris, Sylvia Haghjoo of the fashion blog Hug You injected a bit of glamour into a daytime look with a dress...
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Tropical Punch: Adriana Abascal at Issey Miyake FW2015

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
  Tropical prints like this Tracy Reese skirt on Mexican actress Adriana Abascal are a refreshing pop of color to usher in the warm weather. I also like how she mixed it with multicolored Jimmy Choo shoes,...
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Culottes and a Fringe Bag, Outside Elie Saab

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
With spring fully upon us, I am definitely feeling the need for some culottes. Skinny jeans were nowhere to be found outside the shows this season, and as hard as it is to pry oneself away...
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Saskia de Brauw at Mugler FW2015

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
I love how top model Saskia de Brauw combines different layers with such panache. She exited the Mugler show in Paris wearing an oversize gray coat, skinny scarf tied at the neck, oxford and a...
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The Map Is Back! Gastro Chic Restaurants and Bars

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
The map is back! All the restaurants and bars reviewed on this site, all in one place. Click through here to find it on Google Maps, or look for it anytime in the right sidebar...
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Caroline Issa at Kenzo FW2015

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
It may not be warm enough to ditch that outer layer just yet, but at least we can switch from black to blue for a more springlike look, as Caroline Issa did with a belted...
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Long White Sweater and Sheer Skirt, Outside Cedric Charlier FW2015

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
Another long white sweater, this time on a guest at the Cedric Charlier show. Not only is it great with a sheer skirt underneath, it looks super comfy.  
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Leila Yavari at Carven FW2015

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
Such a cool look on Leila Yavari at the Carven show in Paris - and a good example of how '90s grunge has been repurposed with a more sophisticated edge for 2015.  
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Anya Ziourova at Balmain FW2015

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
A chic and sophisticated look on Anya Ziourova in crisp black and white at the Balmain show in Paris. The neck tie, with just one fold at the throat and the ends dangling long, is...
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Two Maximalist Looks, Outside Elie Saab FW2015

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
Two maximalist looks, complete with furs (one in pink), beautiful beading, suede and fringe on Erica Pelosini and a friend at the Elie Saab show in Paris.
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Ece Sukan at Sacai FW2015

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
More military green, this time on Ece Sukan at the Sacai show. The way she's styled this look, with a long coat over a miniskirt and knee-high boots, is perfect for transitional spring weather. It...
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Army Green Jumpsuit and Bandana, Outside Elie Saab FW2015

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
Two trends in one: the military look and jumpsuits.  
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Ganso Yaki

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Marcy Swingle
Located on a sunny corner right near Barclays Center in Brooklyn, this spin off of Ganso Ramen specializes in Japanese street food and grilled meats and vegetables - basically everything you need to go with...
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