Month: April 2012

TREND ALERT: The Maxi Skirt Shows Off Its Versatility This Spring.

Ever since the 1920’s, the long skirt has had a rough road.  Competing against the shorter, more revealing styles, the maxi skirt almost went extinct many times, but has pulled itself back from the brink.  Today, the maxi skirt is coming back in many forms.  These long skirts are great for all seasons, but are taking Spring by storm.

Here, this young woman is wearing a black maxi skirt that all but covers her brown cowboy boots. With the frigid winter air still in the area, she paired her maxi skirt with a tan leather jacket and a grey linen scarf. Her bright yellow animal print bag plays well against the black of the skirt, giving a big pop of color.

On another chilly day, this woman wore her grey, jersey maxi skirt with grey leggings and ivory Converse All-Stars. On top she wore a belted olive drab field jacket and a black beanie covering her box braids. A very casual, yet hip outfit for walking around New York City.

This young woman sports a very comfortable looking, jersey maxi skirt, with horizontal stripes. Her black Birkenstock clogs cohere to the black stripes of the skirt. The orange tee, keeps with the comfortable motif and also adds a nice touch of color.

This young lady walking her dog in Central Park, knows how to dress for a scorcher. An airy, black chiffon maxi skirt and thong slippers are a great pair when fighting off the heat. When united with a loose semi-sheer jersey tank, the ensemble reflects that of a Bohemian artist. The beaded choker, floral headband and messy bun only add to the affect. A great outfit for any hot day in New York City, or pretty much anywhere for that matter.

This buxom brunette looks as though she just walked out of the Riviera. Her flowing, tiered, white linen maxi skirt, is something straight out of the Mediterranean Region. Her bright red, spaghetti strap tank accentuates her bosom and the belt creates a narrower and higher looking waist. The man watch is also a nice touch.

Bright Colors, Not Needed

I found this girl waiting to cross a Midtown street. The numerous layers of earth tone colors really caught my eye. Her pleated skirt comes directly from an ancient cave, with its color scheme and its pictograph prints. Her engineer boots, laced up tight, give a great compliment, both to her skin tone and her skirts colors.

Her low cut, charcoal undershirt helps to show off her well defined collar bone, and helps to make this outfit easy to wear in the heat of Summer. The olive drab, linen button down is left unbuttoned, but knotted at the bottom for a waist defining look. Her silver cuff is a very stylish piece, which will work well with many different outfits.

 

Keeping It Covered: Deep V & Cami

This young lady, in Central Park, has a great sense of style. She paired a pair of short black shorts, with light brown ankle boots. On top she belted a beige, deep V blouse, using a wide black belt, over a black camisole.

Her black motorcycle jacket ties in with the camisole and shorts, and matches the messenger bag she is carrying on her shoulder. The gold zipper and buttons on the jacket also match the chain strap on her bag.

Look At These Two Love Birds

Spring is the time of year when animals start coupling up. They take their chances and hope to find the right partner. This Mallard male is protective of his mate, standing guard for his female partner as they take in the sun on the Central Park lawn.

Another couple never leaves each other's side, while searching for food in the New York Botanical Gardens.

A Pictorial Of Female Facial Expressions

Shocked

Intrigued

Distracted

And They Called It Puppy Love…

While walking through Central Park, I came across a woman who was taking pictures of her dog and herself.

At first glance it was her outfit that drew me in. Always a sucker for a 70's inspired outfit, I had to capture the loose fitting, bright blue, bell bottom jeans and the scuffed, brown engineer boots hidden beneath them.

The bright red button down shirt, tucked into the blue jeans, is a great accent piece. The tan, hip length jacket allows only minor parts of the red show through, creating an exceptional look. She even marries the red shirt to her nail polish and her dog's plastic bag dispenser.

Aw, and there's the kiss...

Break Up The Black

A black outfit is classic, but can also be dull. Layering the ensemble is a great way to add color and texture. This young woman dons a short, black motorcycle jacket, with black skinny jeans. Alone these two items would flat, but a long grey shirt creates a little contrast. The color difference is minimal, but enough to break up the outfit, making it more appealing to the eye (and also accentuating the hips). The beige, suede booties are also a nice addition of color at the base of the black jean.

As Temperatures Change, You Won’t Have to

Spring is a difficult time of year to dress for work. You know, even if it is cold when you leave the house, there is a good chance it will be a scorcher by lunch. A pair of stretch twill, ankle length pants are a great compromise between shorts and pants, giving you enough coverage to stay warm, and enough exposed skin to catch a breeze. The metallic gold docksiders are a nice touch, and noticeable from a distance.

This young woman's sweater is extremely versatile. The Thick yarn and cable knitting are great for staying warm, yet the loose scoop neck and open knit designs allow for you to stay cool when it warms up.

Smart Looking, Smart Casual

Smart Casual is a great style both for the office and on the streets. This young man pairs a tan plaid sport coat with creased, slim fitting, grey slacks. The brown side buckle shoes are an accent, as well as a compliment to the sport coat.

The pink, french cuff, cutaway collar shirt is a great accent. The pink color is bright and noticeable, but ties in well with the tan sport coat. The navy blue tie, with a windsor knot, narrows the neck and draws a powerful line down the center of the chest.

Pearls & Spikes: Beauty With An Attitude

This young woman is wearing only solid color items, but she makes them her own as she styles them accordingly. Her black leggings are loose, not tight like you would usually see. Her shirt is a simple grey scoop neck tee. But here is where it gets interesting. Her black high heel shoes are covered in 3/4 inch conical spikes. Yet, her olive drab (yes, her too) field jacket is adorned with pearls. The additions to this outfit are an undeniably unique touch.

Her style is glamorous and rebellious, reminding me of Debbie Harry. She even has the Billy Idol snarl on her face.