Author Archives: Marcy Swingle
Valentina Siragusa at Issey Miyake

Pretty in pink: Valentina Siragusa of Factory Blog rocked a pink frock, strappy shoes and ruffled ankle socks at the Issey Miyake show in Paris.
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Posted in fashion, Paris Fashion Week, street style
Tagged dresses, embellishment, Issey Miyake, pink, shoes, socks, SS2014, Valentina Siragusa
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Zlata Mangafic, After Chanel

New model Zlata Mangafic was one of the most widely booked models during the past fashion week season and always a pleasure to encounter outside the shows. Her look reminds me of Chanel muse and...
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Tagged Celine, Celine bag, Chanel, Derek Lam, Edun, green, jackets, leather jackets, models off duty, SS2014, Zlata Mangafic
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Tamu McPherson at Lacoste

A great coat goes a long way towards keeping you in style and warm, like this graphic black and white print coat on street style photographer Tamu McPherson of All the Pretty Birds.
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Posted in fashion, New York Fashion Week, street style
Tagged black and white, coats, fur, FW2013, hats, Lacoste, pants, photographer style, prints, Tamu McPherson
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Graphic Print Top, Outside Prabal Gurung

One easy way to break out of the all-black rut in winter is to add just one graphic print to the mix, like this guest at the Prabal Gurung show.
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Tagged coats, FW2013, hats, pants, Prabal Gurung, prints, sunglasses
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Natalie Joos at Prabal Gurung FW2013

Mark my words: Oversize coats like this one trendsetter Natalie Joos wore last year will be all over the streets during New York fashion week this year. She balances the menswear cut with a feminine...
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Tagged bags, coats, FW2013, Natalie Joos, oversize coats, pants, pink, Prabal Gurung, sunglasses
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Winter White, Outside Prabal Gurung

An outfit in crisp winter white cuts a clean line against the blue sky outside the Prabal Gurung show.
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Tagged all white, coats, fur, FW2013, pants, sunglasses, winter white
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Lobster Print Skirt, Outside Prabal Gurung

I am always dying for a sartorial shot of color at this time of year. Bright reds and oranges make a statement outside the Prabal Gurung show with this lobster print skirt.
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Tagged coats, color, FW2013, hats, orange, Prabal Gurung, prints, red, skirts
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Printed Pants, Outside Timo Weiland

Vivid prints like this one are a great way to liven up a winter outfit. And that is actually not a fur jacket but a fur vest worn over a leather jacket, an excellent layering...
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Tagged fur, FW2013, jackets, leather jackets, pants, pink lipstick, printed pants, prints, Timo Weiland
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Fur Trim Coat and Plaid Shirt at Timo Weiland

I love the mix of layers, colors and textures on this guest at the Timo Weiland show. The cherry red lipstick is the perfect finishing touch.
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Tagged boots, fur, fur hats, FW2013, lipstick, plaid, red lipstick, Timo Weiland
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Linda Fargo at Carven

I'm always thinking of Linda Fargo at this time of year because of the fabulous Bergdorf Goodman holiday windows. Here she is looking great outside the Carven show in Paris. She told me the lips...
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Posted in fashion, Paris Fashion Week, street style
Tagged accessories, black and white, bracelets, Carven, Linda Fargo, necklaces, pants, SS2014, sunglasses
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Olivia Palermo at Carven

Every time I see this, I get shoe envy. Over-the-knee boots are great for fall 2013, especially with a minidress like the plaid zippered Zara one Olivia Palermo wears here. And yes, that is a...
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Tagged boots, Carven, dresses, Olivia Palermo, plaid, SS2014, Zara
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Evelyn Song at Chloe

Fashion blogger Evelyn Song mixed a vintage blue leopard print jacket with burgundy check Zara pants and a crop top for a cool, swingy look outside the Chloe show.
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White Lace Dress and Plaid Jacket, Outside Chanel

I love this combination of a formal gown made of exquisite white lace with a casual beret and plaid jacket. The jewelry and Chanel bag take it up a notch further, styling-wise. Very French, very...
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Tagged bags, Chanel, Chanel bag, gowns, hats, jackets, lace, plaid, SS2014, white dresses
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Michelle Elie at Chanel

Garage Magazine's Michelle Elie often wears Comme des Garçons, but this sculptural white dress by the label was one of my favorite pieces. She paired it with gold disc Givenchy earrrings for more high-drama gorgeousness....
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Tagged all white, boots, Chanel, Comme des Garcons, earrings, Givenchy, Michelle Elie, SS2014, white dresses
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