Archive for June, 2011
Men’s fashion is a lot more subtle than women’s fashion. I’ve been working hard to train my eye over the past few months to notice the small things that make men’s outfits really special.
David is a change of pace for me in terms of fashion coverage. My fashion point-of-view adores the ultra-expressive and flamboyant looks because I find those people really interesting and fun to photograph, so it’s been both a challenge and a joy to push myself outside of my comfort zone.
To see a close-up photo, click here to visit my Tumblr.
2. When you’re in Chicago, where are your favorite places to shop/eat/hang out?
I actually love hanging out in Lake Forest. I think its one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world. It is like a movie set of the perfect American city. I was so lucky to have lived there. I could walk and jog for hours and hours listening to my music and taking in all of the beautiful coastline, forests, houses, gardens and the people are extremely friendly everyone you meet on the street says hello. Everyone. I can remember going to Old Orchard Mall or Northbrook court with my friends on Friday nights after school or on Saturdays. One of my best friends lived nearby in Kennilworth and we she would pick me up and we would shop till we drop. Literally. It was so much fun. We still talk about it even today a decade later. I love Neiman Marcus at NBCourt and Old orchard is BEAUTIFUL. In downtown Chicago I remember loving going to Chanel with my best friend and looking at all of the accessories. We also used to go to Marshall Fields in both Lake Forest and also in downtown chicago. IT was a thrill. I remember at that time thinking WOW so much fashion. Amazing!!
3. What accessories do you wear every day?
I wear my Rolex everyday. It was a gift for my 30th Birthday. I love it and I never take it off. I personally don’t like to wear jewelry. Maybe some funky boots or a cool bag but no jewelry. It just doesn’t suit me.
4. What is your favorite accessory in your closet?
I have a big collection of Gucci bags and they are everything from mild to wild. Crazy embroidered and beaded ones to studs and grommets. Logos, non logos, everything. I Love Gucci, for me. I also have an amazing Prada bag with huge nuts and bolts on it. I love bags with a lot of metal hardware. I do have one necklace that I love its a chrome hearts silver necklace with diamonds. It wear it once in a while but I love it and love looking at it more than it actually ends up getting worn. I also love these three canvas tote bags I bought 10 years ago when I moved to NYC from Hermes. They no longer produce that style but I still wear them every summer. They go with everything. People always come up to me and say I love that Hermes tote!
5. Through becoming a street-style photographer I’ve really learned the importance of accessorizing in making or breaking a look. What items should every girl own at least one of?
An expensive black bag. Hermes or Chanel. Its worth the investment. A great pair of high heels, Giuseppe Zanotti, pointy high heel Manolos, or a strappy Jimmy Choo. In black. You will wear them a million times. Nothing trendy!!
A Louis Vuitton wallet. They last forever. 4 years after wearing it they look brand new.
An expensive watch. Cartier, Rolex or Bulgari. You only need one. You don’t need 10 watches invest in one good one and wear it until you die. Because it never will.
6. What accessory(ies) are worth dropping serious cash on?
Hermes bags
Chanel bags
Rolex watch
Cartier watch
Cartier panther head ring
Bulgari watch
Azzedine Alaia belt
Pointy high heel Manolos in black
Strappy high heel Jimmy Choos without crystals in leather
Buy them! And enjoy them! Wear them to death!
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And on his Tumblr, Appointment with Kyle.
Yoly’s amazing shoes are Jessica Simpson. I have to admit, the awesomeness of these heels has completely converted me to the Jessica Simpson brand. Before, I thought it was just another vapid celebrity line. But honestly they make some really cute things. Whether or not she designs them herself is beside the point, she was obviously smart enough to work with people who can design fashion-forward pieces at an affordable price point that actually sell. That is no small feat since most mass-market brands water designs down to the point of hideousness in an attempt to please everyone. The end result? They end up pleasing no one.
Although she bought hers at Akira, you can buy them online through Zappos with free shipping!
To see close-up photos of Yoly’s “crackle” manicure and feather earrings, visit my new Tumblr!
