Tag Archives: Gap

Salute Your Shorts

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Alyson

During the warmer months, I typically gravitate towards dresses before shorts, but sometimes it’s nice to just switch things up. This year, I have noticed shorts are on a novel streak, falling into three categories: printed, bermuda, and leather. Now … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrity, Milan Fashion Week, Obsession of the Day, Outfit Inspiration, Runway, Shop The Look, Street Scene, Style Notes, Textile, Trend Report | Tagged 90s grunge trend, A L C, Alexander Wang, androgynous dressing, bermuda shorts, Coachella Street Style, Comme Des Garons, Cornejo Yuri Shorts, DKNY, Etoile Isabel Marant, Fish Line shorts, Gabby Applegate, Gap, harem pleat shorts, Harper's Bazaar, houndstooth shorts, Jacobella Shorts, Jaipur shorts, Joie, leather shorts, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Milan Fashion Week, Porter Grey, printed shorts, Rick Owens, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Sara Berman, spring/summer 2013 short trends, SUNO, Timo Weiland, Tinley Road, vegan leather shorts, Vera Wang, Yorke Shorts, Zero + Maria | Leave a comment

Rolling Up on Sunday Funday

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Alyson

Equipment Lynn Dewdrops Blouse + Gap 1969 Destructed Sexy Boyfriend Jeans + 3.1 Phillip Lim Nancy Shoe in Blush + Ray Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses in Tortoise + Indian Bazaar Spike Necklace + LOFT Polka Dot Stretch Belt + Pieces Set … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Obsession of the Day, Shoes, Shop The Look | Tagged 1969 Destructed Sexy Boyfriend Jean, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Cheap Monday, Equipment, Essie, Gap, Indian Bazaar, LOFT, Lynn Dewdrops Blouse, Nancy Shoe, Original Wayfarer Sunglasses, Ray Ban, Spike necklace, The Rollup Bag | Leave a comment

The Official ATM 2013 US Trend Forecast

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Alyson

Having a career in the fashion industry {outside of this blog… and yes, I do have a full-time day job}, I have the luxury of always keeping my finger on the industry’s pulse, ears to the ground, and eyes on … Continue reading →

Posted in Gift Ideas, Home, Obsession of the Day, Outfit Inspiration, Shoes, Shop The Look, Spotlight Special, Street Scene, Style Notes, Trend Report | Tagged 3.1 Philip Lim, 31 Minute Cosmetic Bubble Zip bag, AG Jeans, Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Along the cutting edge heel, American Apparel, Anouck boot, Aqua, Balenciaga, Band of Outsiders, BCBG Max Azria, Bebe, Beguile by Byron Lars, Brooks Brothers, Camilla Skovgaard, Clare Vivier, contour studded skirt, Crayola, cut away sandal, Dolce Vita, Dreamy Logo Neoprene iPad case, ebony female sculpture, embellished mini skirt, Erdem, Eva Franco, Evil Twin, Fabiola Shoe, Floyd Dress, Frances Jumpsuit, Gap, Gemma Lister, Ginat Dora Maar lamp, Givenchy, gummy bear light, Hershey's, Iris & Ink, Ivana Necklace, J Brand, J Crew, J Mendel, Janice Minor, Janna Conner, Jeffrey Campbell, Jonathan Adler, Karen Kane, Kelly Wearsler, Kitchenaid, L.A.M.B., Lafon cutout booties, Laurence Dacade, Made In America, Made In USA, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marissa Platform, Mason by Michelle Mason, Matthew Williamson, Merlie studded suede boots, metal belt, Nasty Gal, Neo Neon Necklace, Neon Nike, New Balance, ombre lace dress, Oscar de la Renta, Pendleton, Rachel Comey, Rachel Roy, Rag & Bone, Rockie Duffel Bag, Rodarte, Salvador decorative vase, Sasha snakeskin pumps, sequin stripe tee, sequined collar, Shakuhachi, sheer back dress, smart phone dock, Steve Madden, The Row, Three Floor, Tiki tissue box, Tom Binns, Topshop, Voodoo studded cropped jean, Wan Podium Sandal, Zippo | Leave a comment

High & Low: Grey Hats, Fair Isle Sweaters, & Floral Pencils

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Alyson

High: Rag & Bone Floppy Brim Fedora $175 Low: Gap Wide Brim Hat $29.95 High: RED Valentino Fair Isle Sweater $263 Low: Gap Fair Isle Crew Sweater $49.95 High: Dolce & Gabbana Floral Pencil Skirt $713 Low: Dorothy Perkins Floral Pencil Skirt $27

Posted in Accessories, High & Low | Tagged Dolce & Gabbana, Dorothy Perkins, Fair Isle Sweater, floppy brim fedora, floral pencil skirt, Gap, Rag & Bone, RED Valentino, wide brim grey hat | Leave a comment

Holiday 2012 Gift Guide, Part I – under $40

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Alyson

I’m not going to lie, I love giving presents to others. Sharing in the sheer delight when they open their gift is priceless. Although homemade gifts are always great {when you have the time… which I do not this year}, … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Gift Ideas, Home, Words | Tagged bling wine stopper collection, Claus Porto, Confetti paper ornament, fortune cookie box, Gap, gold bow napkin rings, holiday 2012 gift guide, Holiday Candle, Horn serving fork and spoon, Jules Point, Kate Spade, Kate Spade New York, Marque Impex, NEST, Pastille soaps, Scabble flask, Seize the day paper weight, two tone leather clutch, ugly sweater bottle cover, under $40, under $50, West Elm | Leave a comment

Top It Off

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Alyson

It never ceases to amaze me how topping off an ensemble with a hat always takes the outfit to another level. Case in point: the ladies above, straight from Paris, London, and New York. Do they not all share an … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Celebrity, London Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Obsession of the Day, Outfit Inspiration, Paris Fashion Week, Shop The Look, Street Scene, Style Notes, Trend Report | Tagged Andre felt trilby, Bag & Bone, Chanel, Elle.com, Emilio Pucci, Etro, Eugenia Kim. Kurt fedora, Gap, Lucky Brand, Maison Michel, Poppy Delevingne, Python fedora, Range Trilby Hat, Sophie Pera, Style.com, Taylor Gymer, wide brim hat, wool-felt fedora | 1 Comment

Fall 12 Knit Picks

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Alyson

Letsbehonest- one of the great classic aspects of Fall is getting to snuggle up in chunky knits. For this Fall, keep with the trends by rocking your knits with leather {remeber this?}. Above are a few of my favorite recent … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Obsession of the Day, Outerwear, Outfit Inspiration, Shop The Look | Tagged chunky knits, cold weather outfit idea, Elizabeth and James, Fall 2012, Gap, Jacquard chunky-knit cardigan, Joseph, Just Female, leather and knit, long-knit gloves, Marni, Missoni, mix knit snood, Roberto Cavalli, studded leather-paneled cable-knit sweater, Surface to Air, Thakoon Addition, Viola knit jumper | Leave a comment

High & Low: Mirrored Booties, Sleeveless Horse Button-ups & Embroidered Loafers

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Alyson

High: Andreia Chaves Invisible Shoe in Mirror $3995.95 Low: Sole Boutique The Fairest Shoe $49.95 High: Quiksilver The Sable sleeveless blouse $78 Low: Dorothy Perkins horse print dip hem blouse $27 High: Miu Miu embroidered satin-covered leather loafers $650 Low: Gap Embroidered Loafers $39.95

Posted in High & Low, Shoes | Tagged Andreia Chaves, embroidered loafers, Gap, horse print, Invisible Shoe, Miu Miu, Quicksilver, Sole Boutique, The Fairest Shoe, The Sable blouse | 1 Comment

High & Low: Neon Yellow Jeans, Trench Capes & Woven Beaded Bracelets

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Alyson

High: Alice + Olivia Skinny Jean $187 Low: AG Jeans $127 High: Ermanno Scervino Cape Style Trench Angora Noire Coat $1218 Low: Gap Cape Trench Coat $55 High: Monica Vinader Rio 18-Karat Rose Gold-Vermeil Beaded Bracelet $220 Low: Ashiana Skinny Woven Friendship Bracelet … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, High & Low, Outerwear | Tagged AG Jeans, Alice and Olivia, Ashiana, cape trench, Ermanno Scervino, Gap, Monica Vinader, Yellow neon jeans | Leave a comment

I DIP YOU DIP WE DIP

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Alyson

I think it’s safe to announce I am having a love affair with ombre… and all its associates… because that’s the way I rock with it, roll with it. Aaaand dip. 1. Young, Fabulous & Broke ‘Dresdin’ Ombre Fringe Trim Dress 2. Gryphon … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Obsession of the Day, Outfit Inspiration, Shop The Look | Tagged barnes straw tassel clutch, Cleo crochet knit shorts, dip dye, Dresdin dress, Fabulous & Broke, Gap, Girl by Band of Outsiders, Gryphon New York, KOTUR, lace shorts, Minkpink, red seedbead collar, Topshop, Wallis, Young | Leave a comment

High & Low: Pleated Midis, Pink Satchels & Peplum Tops

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Alyson

High: MSGM Pleated Midi Skirt $708.98 Low: ASOS Pleated Midi Skirt $21.81 High: Cambridge Fluoro Satchel $155 Low: Steven by Steve Madden Fuchsia Crossbody Bag $78 High: Stella McCartney Stretch-Jersey Peplum Top $525 Low: Gap Peplum Top $17.99

Posted in Accessories, High & Low | Tagged ASOS, Cambridge Satchel Company, Gap, MSGM, peplum top, pleated midi skirt, Stella McCartney, Steven by Steve Madden | Leave a comment

High & Low: Coral Cutoffs, Leather Minis & Stacked Rings

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Alyson

High: J Brand Jeans Cutoff Shorts $158 Low: Free People Colored Denim Cutoff Shorts $68 High: Vince Leather Mini Skirt $495 Low: Gap Leather Mini Skirt $199 High: Bita Pourtavoosi Jeweled Stack Ring $163 Low: Express Stacked Stone Ring $29.90

Posted in High & Low, Obsession of the Day | Tagged Bita Pourtavoosi, cutoff jean shorts, Express, Free People, Gap, J Brand, jeweled stacked rings, leather mini skirt, Vince | Leave a comment

Shop the Look: Salt & Pepper

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Alyson

Can never go wrong with the classic black & white. Find the above items here: 1. Lanvin Diamond-Print Canvas Clutch 2. Club Monaco Crystal Dangle Earrings 3. Gap Polka Dot Ribbed Tank 4. Jonathan Adler Elephant Salt & Pepper Shakers 5. Miss Selfridge Black/Stone … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Gift Ideas, Home, Obsession of the Day, Shoes, Shop The Look | Tagged Alexander McQueen, Club Monaco, crystal dangle earrings, diamond print canvas clutch, elephant salt and pepper shakers, Gap, gold plated fig and leaf salt and pepper, Jonathan Adler, Lanvin, Michael Aram, Miss Selfridge, Nicholas Kirkwood, optical peep toe bootie, perforated leather clutch, two-tone punk box clutch, Waterfall jacket | 1 Comment

Deals & Steals: 15 Fab Finds Under $100

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Alyson

1. Deepa Gurnani Medallion Headband 2. TopShop Aztec Bracelet by Pamela Love 3. Gap Herringbone Tights 4. The Limited Wide Brim Hat 5. Ashley M Chain Fringe Bag 6. ABS Mixed Metal Drop-Hoop Earrings 7. Miss Selfridge Nude Mullet Hem Skirt 8. Vanessa Mooney The Big Barbie Stud … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Deals & Steals, Obsession of the Day, Shop The Look | Tagged ABS, Aryn K., Ashley M, ASOS, Chain Fringe Bag, Deepa Gurnani, Equipment, Fred & Friends, Gap, Herringbone Tights, Hot Wire Shirt, medallion headband, Miss Selfridge, mixed metal earrings, mullet hem skirt, Old Navy, Pamela Love, pleated maxi skirt, PLUSH, plush scarf, Standing Ovation iPhone Case, The Big Barbie Stud Earrings, The Limited, Top Shop, Urban Renewal, Vanessa Mooney, Vintage combat jacket | 1 Comment

Obsession of the Day: Back to School

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Alyson

It’s that time of year again when back-to-school shopping is the main focus in retail. Although I graduated from a University years ago, I still love to get in touch with my inner nerd and shop for preppy wardrobe essentials. … Continue reading →