THE FORECAST: Queen of Coney Island; Ode to Summer 2013

Heels courtesy of Nine West // Shorts by Jennifer Lopez via Kohls // Cropped top by Bar III via Macy's // Fedora by Target // Bracelets by Charming Charlie // Lucite Sunglasses courtesy of Kurt Geiger 

       Summer is finally here, and it is finally the time to add freedom into our hearts and wardrobes! What are you craving this summer? Aside from creating whimsical amusement park memories that felt like they could have been straight out of my summer books, I am craving the vagabond, exotic side of my self, which can only be exuded through colorful tropical prints on trouser shorts, and this season's most sought after cropped tops and colorful heels, vicariously dressing me for a passport to travel the world... Inspired by runway looks in order from top, Calvin Klein, BCBG, Christian Dior, Chanel and Sachin + Babi, as well as 1940s & 50s swimsuits trends.

       With 100 degree heat that creeps into New York City, it always allows room for escape; to Coney Island, new cities and places, and new street corners of our style. To put an extra hop and a skip into my Coney Island adventure, which happened to be one of the top things on my summer adventures list, I added these beautiful poppy-pink heels from Nine West, perfect for taking a new risk into my undiscovered vagabond-self.

      Whatever you crave, be sure to live it and wear it in your everyday lives! I am certainly allowing my summer plans and careers to cross-coordinate to ensure a summer filled with new people, places, experiences and trends.

 My Summer 2013 Adventures List:

-WGSN Trend Forecasting

-Gin Lane Media

-Coney Island

-Governors Ball Music Festival

-Surfing in Rockaway

-Nice, France

-Yacht Week, Sicily

-The Hamptons

Photography by Nia Schindle

THE FORECAST: In Sequin Order

handbag c/o of Brahmin // necklace c/o Bar III // pants by Bar III // sequin jacket by INC for Macys // leather top by Macys // ALDO high-tops

As seen on the runway this past New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week  at Marc Jacobs, Sachin + Babi and Ashish, sequins are the new order; on track suits, jumpers and fur wrap coats. My intuition served me right while sitting front row at Sachin + Babi, when I found that my sequin ensemble paired with metallic trousers matched the entire last part of their new line inspired by the Northern Lights.

If you find yourself at a disco this Spring, dance to a new beat and pair a big, high-end chic bag, with your most athletic look. High-tops anyone? Contrast the extremes, and score points out on the fashion field!

A very special thank you to Brahmin, Bar III and The Digital Brand Architects

Shot by Cesar Soto

Kurt Geiger London Girl

Lucite Sunglasses c/o Kurt Geiger London // Barr III lace top // New York and Company white blouse // BCBGeneration pants // INC for Macys jacket  // Vince Camuto cuff

What a phenomenal press preview and store opening I attended during NYFW, thanks to Launch Squad.  I wont peep too much, as I will be posting my experience at the store opening tomorrow in another blog post. Aside from the incredible treats, (shoes and dessert) and the awesome KG team I got to spend the afternoon with, they kindly gifted me my favorite pair of sunglasses on the shelf,

DANNI CHUNKY SUNGLASS. 

I fell so hard in love, I shot them immediately after! I had a lot of fun pairing them with my black and white ensemble, and realized they are suitable for any look or outfit due to the chic, lucite detail, and gold rimmed arms. This brand has so much to offer, I have officially dubbed myself as a Kurt Geiger Girl. 

Outfit photos by Nia Schindle