New York Fashion Week

Today marks the last day of New York Fashion Week. A week to celebrate fashion in the fashion capital through fashion shows, street style, and shopping! Yesterday, I spent the day in NYC to join the festivities and boy was it fun :)

On the bus to NYC wearing a multimedia jean/plaid tunic (Anthropologie), pleated pants (Betsey Johnson), calf haired shoes (Anthropologie), and a bolo tie (Etsy).

At NYC, first and far most, I had to check out Milly's sample sale.  There was a great turn out of people and I was lucky to find these two handbags (I had to have both!):

Tweed for the Fall, and a fun print for the Summer.

Next stop: The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station, where Designer, Naeem Khan, showed his collection.

 

                                           

Golden yellow and black was the biggest color combination trend.  Wear it as a robe, an overcoat, or a sporty dress!

Last stop, The Trattoria  Bianca restaurant, inside The New Yorker Hotel, for delicious and affordable dining.

Chicken wrapped in Prosciutto, stuffed with spinach and cheese, with asparagus and potatoes on the side.

Headed back home with a full tummy and happy to be living so close to NYC, where I can just jump on a bus and be in the mecca of fashion in just 15 minutes.

The Perfect Fall Outfit

We are almost in mid-September and you may be asking yourself, "What is the perfect Fall outfit I should have in my wardrobe this year?"

Here are a couple of trends you should be looking out for as we approach October:

-Olive green
-Studs
-Plaid
-Block heel shoes
-Dark handbag that screams, "Halloween!"

All these items can be purchased at my Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/rginart

Baking Healthy for the Fall

The Fall is a wonderful time to start baking.  So why not bake healthy? I found at the local grocery store a box of Pillsbury Sugar Free Quick Bread & Muffin Mix- Deluxe Cinnamon Swirl. It's easy to make and takes only 18 minutes to bake, just follow the directions on the box.

For the frosting all you have to do is whip cream cheese and add honey for a touch of sweetness.

Top it off with crushed walnuts and the result is a yummy and healthy treat to baking in the Fall.

Welcoming September

After enjoying another Wes Anderson film, Fantastic Mr.Fox, I have created an interest for foxes this Fall.  It will be my first Fall in New Jersey and I just can't wait for the cool weather to kick in and be surrounded by Autumn leaves everywhere :)  September, as always, I welcome you right after my birthday, when the festivities begin!

VIvienne Westwood inspired by Mars & Venus

  

Vivienne Westwood is a British Fashion Designer who is one to admire.  Her clothes drape so nicely, flatter any body figure, and speaks loudly. Through out the years her collections have been inspired by politics, pop culture, and all forms of art.  This Autumn/Winter 15/16 her garments are reflections of one of her favorite paintings by Francois Boucher's "Mars and Venus surprised by Vulcan" 1754.

This Art piece tells the story of Vulcan who upon hearing of his wife’s infidelity with Mars, uses a golden net to trap them. Catching them together he invites the other gods to enjoy their humiliation, but instead it attracts new lovers for his wife; Neptune and Mercury, whose passions were aroused by the sight of her naked body.

Vivienne Westwood uses this painting on her swimwear, jersey dresses, and t-shirts this season. By using this print, she wraps an old master's work of art around the body, bringing history and culture to a wardrobe. 

Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's has got to be the coolest supermarket ever.  They are so unique, quirky and actually gourmet-like.  Who ever said you can't have fun with your food?

This week's small grocery list for healthier meals:

-Barrata, Prosciutto & Arugula Flat Bread (great paired with a salad)
-Portobello Mushroom Fries (yummy with grilled organic chicken)
-Organic Mac n' Cheezy rays (top it off with parmesan cheese)
-Sweet Potato Chips (have these instead of potato chips)

Enjoy!

Transitioning from Summer to Fall

This Summer was all about the Ikat print. It was everywhere, on culottes, hair bands, even notebooks!  The Ikat dress I'm wearing originally had sleeves, but with the hot weather, I turned this dress sleeveless.  So how do you transition form Summer to Fall?  Add Fall accents.  In my case, I added leggings and cowgirl boots.

These suede cowgirl boots are huge now and into the Fall. You can find them on Modcloth.com