True Blue

Zara navy leather varsity jacket, Gap textured sweater, J.Crew plaid collared shirt, Levi's skinny jeans, H&M classic slouchy hat, Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply chambray scarf, Calvin Klein shoes 

In The Navy

Recently my father came to the city to visit and on a shopping excursion in SoHo I came across this Navy leather jacket at Zara. And I knew immediately that I had to have it.  (Thanks Dad!)  Navy is going to be an incredibly important color moving forward.  I had a meeting with a prestigious color forecasting service that left Black out of their color palette entirely for Spring 2013, and stressed that it will be all about Navy as a dark neutral base.  Even though that is a year from now, I figured that it was time to start stocking up ahead of time.  Plus I have been craving a varsity jacket for months now, so having this new item solves more then one fashion necessity which is always in style.  You'll be seeing this jacket in more posts in the future because it's my new favorite item.  It's official, I've been recruited to the Navy!

Zara navy leather jacket, Oscar De La Renta cardigan, H&M v-neck t-shirt, Levi's skinny jeans, Clark's desert boots, Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply chambray scarf, H&M slouchy hat, Deconstructed Alexis Bittar anchor necklace (stolen from an ex-boyfriend)

Chasing Fall

Happy Fashion Week!  New York has been bustling this week as the top american designers show their Fall 2012 collections.  While this week means fashion shows, industry parties, and stunning ensembles for buyers, press, and public relations, it means quite the opposite for me.  It means that I'm totally exhausted!  Fall 2012 is always the most challenging season because it coincides with Chinese New Year and is difficult to get samples made on schedule from overseas factories that lose focus months in advance of the holiday and then close up shop for close to two weeks causing endless delays.  While chasing outstanding Fall samples like a bounty hunter and trying to put together outfits with what I have so far to show for Market Week, I'm also designing Holiday/Resort season now, and finishing up Summer production fittings. While other people are prancing around Lincoln Center in Derek Lam, I am at the other end of town wrangling my line together like Derek Had-A-Little Lam.  Therefore this fashion week I'm keeping things cosy and comfortable, focusing on showing color in my outfits instead of tailoring.  And I'm skipping the industry parties to snuggle up in bed and get some much needed rest and relaxation.  I hope that everyone has a great week, and keep up the good work!

Marc by Marc Jacobs jacket & t-shirt, J.Crew Sweater,  Levi's jeans, Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply chambray scarf, Clark's chukka boots, H&M slouchy hat, Topman colored socks