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This is not a blog. Okay, technically it is, but the point is, we didn’t create it to dispense lofty fashion counsel from behind oversized Jackie O shades. We built it because we ultimately want to interact with a Fly Nation of fashion lovers of every stripe (or floral). So whether you’re a professional fashion personality, card-carrying fashionista, or a closet shopaholic, if there’s an insane designer you think EVERYONE should check out, a great article/blog post you want to share/rant about, or you simply need to point out how crazy amazing Ann Curry’s been looking on the Today Show lately, this is the place to blog it—or read all about it!


 

HOW DO YOU CALL YOUR LOVERBOY? IN THESE JEREMY SCOTT HEART SHADES FROM PATRICIA FIELD, THAT’S HOW.

 

Loverrrrboyyyyyy! Check these new shades of love from the King of Creative, Jeremy Scott. They first appeared on the runway at Jeremy’s Lust in the Dust fashion show in New York and now they’re available for purchase and JUST IN TIME for Valentines’ Day. At the show these shades were paired with crazy party dresses for any modern fly girl looking to step out on a Saturday night. These aren’t your average heart sunglasses either, it’s Jeremy Scott, honey – were you surprised? The temples of these oversized shades aren’t the typical behind-the-ear plastic bar, they’re made of bendable plastic beads that fall behind the ear and end with a Jeremy Scott logo heart. It’s like a two-in-one!

 

The honey, Azealia Banks tweeted a photo of herself looking festive and ready for the 14th in the black colorway while showing off her red lip, seafoam nail, and roman numeral tattoo. Get it!

 

 

 

Check PatriciaField.com for availability on the red colorway which is currently 20% off (as is everything else in store). What do you think, would YOU rock these?

 

 
 

JOYRICH BRING US BOLD SPRING ACCESSORIES, AND IT’S ALL ABOUT CA$H.

 

The latest from Japanese by way of LA brand Joyrich is the Cash Flow collection and if nothing else, this collection lets the world know that you are VERY… (JOY)RICH. We’ve seen pieces of the clothing in their SS2012 lookbook as well as Lil Wayne rocking pieces in the latest Birdman video for Y U Mad? feat. Nicki Minaj. However it’s the accessories that have hit the web hard and not surprisingly they’re going fast.

 

Some of my favorite accessories from the line are available now on Karmaloop, including the oversized leather-look Cash Flow backpack. These backpacks come in solid black and hot pink which we’re seeing a lot of this Spring. Each bag is decorated with gold dollar signs and the Joyrich logo in gold. These kind of make me want to go back to school for the mere sake of strolling through the halls with my books stylishly in tow.

 

 

 

Take it a step further and bring the fanny pack back. Only the fashionably brave and toursits will survive with this one. The Cash Flow oversized fanny pack in, another popular Spring 2012 color, mustard is the perfect portable storage unit to toss your wallet, cell phone, camera, and inhaler in without sacrificing flavor. This too is decorated with gold dollar signs and a gold Joyrich logo.

 

 

 

Last but not least, the his and hers Cash Flow card holders and wallet. These bad ass, properly decorated cash holders would make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your significant other. A lot of guys don’t like carrying around big wallets and a card holder is the perfect thing for any city brother on-the-go.

 

 

Check out the rest of the collection here or at their official website, here.

 

 

 
 

GET THE LOOK: COCO & BREEZY RAINY DAY SUNGLASSES

 

 

A person’s choice in sunglass can say a lot of thing about them. There’s the oversized-frame Rachel Zoe look for the Blackberry carrying Gucci bag crews, the blinged-out frameless look made famous by the female cast of the Jersey Shore, classic Ray Bans for the James Dean’s of the world, and the ever stylish Dog the Bounty Hunter look for those who aren’t really here nor there – just to name a few. If you don’t fit into any of those categories, have no fear – the Rainy Days are here. (That’s ALMOST a song… almost.)

 

 

 

 

Twin design-duo, Coco & Breezy recently released the Rainy Day Collection and they’re everything but gloomy. These shades also have more klout than most of your friends right off the bat as they’ve made cameos in Beyoncé’s video for Party featuring J.Cole, worn by the ladies themselves.

 

 

 

 

The only problem with these unisex frames is making up your mind whether you want them in black & white or black & woodgrain. You can follow the bad bi$hes on Twitter here and be sure to check out the rest of their eyewear and accessories here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

SPRING 2012 TREND ALERT: VARSITY JACKETS FOR ALL! (EVEN NON-JOCKS)

You didn’t have to be a jock in high school to be able to do work a varsity jacket now. In my opinion they’re never out of style but we’re seeing a run of varsity jackets coming down the fashion pipe for Spring 2012. Aside from Drake’s $500 October’s Very Own x Roots Varsity Jacket, here are a couple of my favs from Joyrich, Patricia Field, and F2D Clothing:

 

 

Joyrich gives us a classic two-toned varsity jacket in blue with contrasting red sleeves, buttons, and pocket-trim. This jacket’s solid color front panels are just asking to be jazzed up with your favorite pin or thirty. And in true Joyrich form, they don’t sleep on design… the inside is where the magic happens with the silk Joyrich type print. Kinda makes me consider wearing it inside out. Click here for more info/colors.

 

 

 

Patricia Field, true to form, is serving the most non-varsity of varsity jackets. This thing is already primed and ready to wear and with the words Vogue across the back and sleeves, this jacket is a walking dance party that everyone will be trying to get into. Click here for more info/colors.

 

 

 

And UK based, F2D Clothing is giving us Thriller Realness in this juiced up black and red letterman jacket – made of the perfect mix of MJ’s separate looks from the video. This zip up features a black quilted front with matching black leather sleeves with red accents and trim. No one can resist the flyness (or evil) of this Thriller. Click here for more info.

 

Which one would YOU rock?

 

 

 
 

TUNDRA GEAR® TUNDRA HATS… NOT ONLY FOR WINTER, SO SAYS WEEZY.

 

A product of Survivor winner Aras Baskauskas, these Tundra Gear trapper hats are kind of everything right now. You’ve seen people rocking these hats in basic brown, black, and the occasional print but have you seen them in red, white, or purple? (Answer: here)

 


These candy colored trapper hats are the perfect way to add a little swag to your look even if it’s not snowing. Just ask Lil Wayne who rocks a similar hat from Marc Jacobs in his new video for Y U Mad? feat. Birdman and Nicki Minaj.

 

Weezy paird his red trapper with some upcoming looks from the Joyrich SS 2012 collection and their collaboration backpack with the Keith Haring Foundation and added a lime green G-Shock wrapped around his wrist to complete the look. What’s cooler than bein’ cool? ICE. COLD. And it with these hats you can bring the cool wherever you go.

 

Image via DerickG.com

Check out the rest of the candy colorways here and see how you can customize your Tundra Hat here – I can’t decide but what color would YOU rock?

 

 

 
 

NEED A GIFT IDEA? WHY NOT A LITTLE TRIP TO PARADISE?

 

 

Last week we talked about the Jeremy Scott Candy Flip Faux-Fox Scarves… this week we’re taking it in a similar direction. Jeremy Scott is not only known for his bonkers fashions but he’s also known as the King of Collaborations. He is on his second wind of collaborations with Swatch and he’s still going strong with his highly successful collaboration with French luxury handbag company, Longchamp. The latest intallment of the JS collab is the Greetings from Paradise bag and it might be my favorite one to date.

 

These canvas Le Pliage totes with classic Longchamp brown leather handle and colorful graphic prints would make a great gift for any fashionista/o in your life and with the amount of color in this bag, you could pair it with pretty much anything. These bags are the perfect size for anything from a weekend trip to a day in the park and they’re totally unisex but not for the modest. I’m loving the throwback to the vintage postcard in a day when postcards have become a thing of the past.

 

For sale at Colette Paris or if you’re in the US, it’s online here.

 

 

 

 

And to wet your palette a little more be sure to check out the behind-the-scenes preview from Jeremy’s latest collaboration with adidas Originals, set to launch in February here.

 
 

JEREMY SCOTT CANDY FLIP FOX SCARF

 

 

Yes yes y’all, you read that right: FOX scarf. But don’t worry, there’s none of THIS involved. It’s Jeremy Scott FIERCE-FAUX-FOX and it’s fun as all hell as you can see above, locally respected Michelle Salem rocking three of the four available colorways for Opening Ceremony.

 

 

 

 

 

Jeremy Scott is known for his funky and outrageous designs and these scarves were certainly created in the same vein. These furry, candy-colored bits of pure warmth are a sassy way to wake up your winter wardrobe. You can wear them with an indoor look like Michelle above, or you could go the more functional route and pair it with your winter jacket.

 

The foxes from Jeremy’s Candy Flip collection are available in red, yellow, orange, and my favorite, black and they’re available right now at Opening Ceremony online and if you’re still Christmas shopping this scarf is a pretty steep upgrade from a boring plaid scarf from the Gap. Although a bright yellow faux-fox around the neck might not be a look everyone could rock, it’s a look everyone could appreciate.

 

 

 

 

International Pop Group 2NE1 pictured above in Jeremy Scott, head-to-toe including the orange Fox Scarf.

 

 

 
 

THIS IS WHAT ALL THE COOL KIDS WILL BE WEARING AT THIS YEAR’S OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY.TRUST.

With most everyone’s office holiday parties right around the corner, you’re probably in the process of deciding what you’re going to wear. Well look no further, my friends – Patricia Field Boutique will keep you laced in the sickest holiday sweaters that’ll have your coworkers talking about you well into the next year. These badass winter-wears are going fast and you wouldn’t want to be left in the cold with some boring cableknit now would you? Only a cotton-headed ninny-muggins would dare.

 

First up is this Santa Me turtle neck sweater. Clark W. Griswald, eat your heart out.

 

 

 

Next is the Frosty the Snowman sweater. However this might be more appropriate for the day AFTER the party as you’ll probably feel like you lost your head after all the ‘nog and holiday cheer. Ya dig?

 

 

 

My personal favorite, the Elf Me sweater. It’s an unwritten law – you’re allowed to answer the phone with “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” while you’re wearing this little gem. Tell your boss I said so.

 

 

 

There are a few other, less appropriate, options available at PatriciaField.com and you ain’t heard this from me but… right now, the entire online store is 20% off. And remember: The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.

 

 

 

 
 

WITH THESE BOOTS, THE ONLY THING LEFT TO SAY TO WINTER IS ‘BRING IT, BABY!’

 

Although here in New York we’ve been giving what seems to be an extended fall, Winter is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to wear on your feet.

 

Just because you need to dress for the elements doesn’t mean you need to compromise your style – if anything, warm weather accessories can be used as an opportunity to extend it. With that said let me introduce to you one of the most swagged out (and not to mention just plain fun) options for winter footwear, The Moon Boot®. *crowd goes wild* 

 

First we’ll start with the Moon Boot® Classic in Nylon. The only problem with these is choosing which of the eleven colors you want to get. This style is unisex and not for the shy – I’m kind of feelin’ the red at the moment:

 

 

 

The Moon Boot® Classic in Vinyl is a spiced up and shiny take on the Classic and a warm way to step out this winter. In this style there are ten different colors to choose from, making the choice again difficult. This style is also unisex and my favorite part about the Black Vinyl is the matching black rubber sole – if you walk a lot you know a black bottom boot will hide signs of wear much better than any other color.

 

 

And now for the Lisa Vanderpump of Moon Boots®…. the Moon Boot® Queen. I’m loving the metallic silver option but you can also cop this bougie quilted boot in beige, white, and black.

 

 

 

Check out the full Moon Boot® Collection at their official online store here or at Zappos.com with free standard shipping here. And, Winter…

 

Courtesy of RealityTV.Gifs

 

 

 
 

Dudes, A Little Bit of Leopard Goes A LONG Way.

You thought leopard was only for Snooki?


If you want to be on your 2012, my dudes… it’s time to hop on board the Leopard Train because it’s leaving Style Station and you DON’T want your swag to be left behind.

I picked my top few pieces of men’s leopard print and tried to cover all bases from clothing to accessories, subtle to not-so-subtle, fur to trim – there’s a little something for everyone.

The Joyrich Rich Swoosh Sweatshirt in Black is by far my favorite. It’s just enough print on a classic crewneck to take get you to the next level.


Leopard Skinny Tie from Patricia Field. If you’re gonna do a little leopard, why not dress up a little leopard? You could add a v-neck sweater over the top for a more preppy/edgy look.


Jeremy Scott x Swatch Leopard Double Wrap Watch. This watch is the truth and can add a little subtle flavor to any outfit.



The ultimate in subtle leopard are these Know1edge Donny Pants in Black from Karmaloop. Not only is the fit a smash with the front seam, but they’ve added a hint of leopard in the piping for an easier walk on the wild side.


For a little weekend leopard, peep the Joyrich Boston Bag, also from Karmaloop. This bag is the perfect weekend duffle, made of black leather with a v shaped patch of leopard fur for a little flavor on the go.



And last but certainly not least, last week we talked about dressing up your wrists, and here’s another chance. The Leopard Bracelet from GoodWood is the perfect addition to your wrist.


 
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