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Hampton’s Summer Fashion 2012: Montauk Edition

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Heading out east this summer? Whether jamming out to Ziggy Marley at the trendy Surf Lodge or star spotting at the local IGA (hello @Julianne Moore!), Montauk is the place to be and be seen this summer.  There is a laid back charm to this town that can be felt the minute you step off the Jitney. Get ready to shed that work attire and plan for a complete summer style makeover!

Spotted directly from Montauk’s gorgeous beaches, bars and restaurants, we have rounded up some of the hottest fashion trends to help you pack for your weekend getaway. Think Bohemian chic meets Palm Beach.

Maxi Dresses 

Maxi dresses are a wardrobe staple for watching the sunset at Navy Beach. We are especially loving maxi dresses in tribal patterns and brightly colored prints.  The flowier the better but don’t be afraid to show off some of that bronzed skin – a plunging neckline or an open back is right on trend for the rising temperatures. Choose a maxi in a light-weight jersey fabric for extra comfort. Worn with a pair of simple metallic flats you will ease right in with the locals.

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Halle Berry in a deep V-maxi halter dress/ Ella Moss Printed Maxi Dress

Crochet tops & fringe

Crochet is one of the biggest trends out east this summer because nothing feels better than the breeze of the beach on your skin. We especially like over-sized crochet tops in off-white hues. Throw one on over your bikini and a pair of denim cut-offs for the perfect bathing suit cover up. Then head over to the beach-side Sloppy Tuna to cool off with a delicious cocktail.

We are seeing a lot of fringe this year especially on crop tops and cross body bags. Wear a fringed crop top with a pair of floral printed high wasted shorts for daytime festivities or layer a fringe adorned top over a casual form fitting mini-dress for a night of steamers at Gosman’s Dock. A mini cross-body bag in a bright hue with fringe adornments is an ultra stylish way to carry around the essentials (think camera, sunscreen, lip gloss and cell phone).

Free People Tape Yarn Beach Sweater in optic white/ Ralph Lauren small fringe cross body/ Heartloom Bohemian Fringe Crop Top

Tribal-chic flat sandals

Flats are a fashionistas best friend in Montauk. Don’t get stuck trying to maneuver the sandy, beach-themed bars in 4-inch heels. Instead, style your night time ensemble with a pair of flat sandals in a bright Chinle print or ones with beaded Ikat accents. (Read what fashion’s “tribal” prints are really called @Refinery29). Find a unique pair of flat sandals at the Brooklyn flea market and you will not only be comfortable but you will be the talk of the town. Before you know it the locals will be looking to you for their own fashion makeover inspiration!

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Cynthia Vincent Love Sandal in Multi (also available in coral and black/white)/ Giuseppe Zanotti Tribal Cuffed Flat Sandal

 

 

Spring 2012 – Sheer Style, Pretty Prints, and Funky Bags

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Believe it or not, spring isn’t always about florals and pastels. More often than not, the best thing about this time of year is trying out something fresh and new. Get inspired by including the hot spring trends that will be making their way into the top boutiques around the country. After all, there’s nothing better than celebrating the new season by stepping out in sensational style!

If you’re the kind of woman that wants to start the season off with a splash, why not take a chance with a sheer sweater? They’re just as fashionable as they are comfortable and are light enough for a casual day around town. You can take a page out of Rebecca Taylor‘s book and pair one with a sharp blazer or go the demure route and complement them with white and neutral colors like Rag & Bone and Fendi did. Should you decide to take things a step further; you can pair a cropped sheer sweater with a full skirt a la Oscar de la Renta!

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Perhaps, you are looking for a way to break out when it comes to your style. The easiest way to make that happen would be with printed shorts, which are huge this spring. Much bolder than the lace and pastels that are normally associated with this time of year, this season’s selection offers geometric prints and dizzying designs that would look fabulous on anyone. The high-waisted shorts that dominated the Balmain, Balenciaga, Richard Chai, and Erdem recalled the 50s silhouettes that provide the femininity that epitomizes springtime style.

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Another great way to set your style apart from the rest this spring is with a funky bag that jazzes up your look. The season’s picks specialize in mixed textures such as snakeskin and leather, which gives you that bang for your buck. Choose a tote such as Fendi’s colorblock bag or a saddle bag like Michael Kors’ lovely satchel to punch up your neutrals for a fabulous spring look. If color is your go-to trend this spring, you’ll find that Diane Von Fustenberg’s woven clutch or Emilio Pucci’s multicolor clutch bag will add that splash of color that you’ll definitely adore!

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Spring brings plenty of opportunities to showcase fantastic fashion, you will find that it is easy to incorporate the latest trends into your wardrobe. With just the right amount of help from us at New York Image Consultant, you will definitely look wonderful for the season. You certainly have an incentive to start anew with your spring wardrobe, which will work wonders for you!

Expensive Handbags… Is it Really Worth It?

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While working with our fashion stylist Amanda Sanders, Ive noticed a trend that she always pushes on every single appointment; the purchase of an expensive designer handbag.  I never questioned why she always did this as every bag she would choose would automatically go with every item the client is already purchasing, but sometimes the client does not see or understand the logic in purchasing one.  The answer to that dilemma is “If you want quality, you must pay for quality.” 

An expensive designer handbag in my opinion is definitely worth the amount of money your typically going to spend on it.  With an expensive handbag your purchasing quality leather or whatever other fabric the handbag is made out of, extensive and quality stitching, hand work, and sometimes bead or jewel work, and of course the luxury of having a great designer name on your arm.  When a expensive designer handbag is produced the best of the best are spending loads time and effort on producing the strong and quality handbag for the customer.  But, there is one thing about all handbags no matter what the price; No handbag is bionic and invincible.  All handbags no matter what the price whether it is the most expensive handbag in the world, or the cheapest inexpensive bag on the planet; all handbags will eventually wear and tear away.  Now here’s another great point of difference with purchasing a designer handbag, at any time when you see the handbag wearing away you can take it to the designer retailer for a fix up, and then your handbag will be good as new again.

So the choice is yours, you can keep spending money on inexpensive handbags and continue to have to constantly purchase another, or you can go ahead and make the ultimate sometimes sacrifice purchase on a quality designer handbag and let that be one of greatest investments.  Here are the top five handbag brands in the world today: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, and Hermes.  So take your pick of these five brands and make the purchase of a lifetime!