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

Kurt Geiger Tea Party & Preview on Bleecker

with Christina Zervanos of Launch Squad

Women of all ages, careers, social statuses, and fashionability.... Introducing Kurt Geiger London, now open on Bleecker Street! The press preview included a posh, decadent tea party filled with hot toddies, scones, pastries and the ever-so-enticing shelves of Kurt Geiger shoes and accessories. I had the pleasure of meeting and sitting down with Sara McConnachie, director of press for Kurt Geiger, and Christina Zervanos of Launch Squad to discuss the creative direction and message behind the KG ad campaign ft. top model Anja Rubik, which inspires, "Everything but the dress".

There is no doubt that this brand has been successful in expanding their creative direction, intentionally creating styles for all women, from studded-detailed high tops, to pencil-stiletto Mary Janes, to neon lace  platforms, with price points that will not break your budget. The most exciting part of the new store on Bleecker, has got to be the candy-like shoe chandelier hanging in the front window. Whatever your cup of tea, Kurt Geiger has got the look for you!

A special thank you to Christina, Sara, Launch Squad and Kurt Geiger

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