Trenches, fashion spies and more...

Sooooo sorry for the radio silence. Technical difficulties, exhaustion and travel are my excuses. See. They're valid.

Also, some days I just can't get good pics. Now, this is where you, my friend, have a role to play. You have camera phones, you can text (assuming you know me and my digits) or email or post directly here. (nycfashion101@gmail.com). Now to make up for the days I've missed I have a whole bunch of posts that I'll try and shoot out today. But, before that, let me just make a few comments.

Trench coats: Love. Love. Love. If you have seen Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, you notice that this is on his list of must-haves. I agree. (Of course the problem with this is that I don't have one, thus I must lust after all the gorgeous ones out there). The problem with these gorgeous pieces comes when they hang like potato sacks offering little shape and much too much bulk. When you buy one--which, come on, you know you will give in eventually-- make sure to get one that offers some shaping. Maybe some darts in the bust or a great neckline that scoops down a bit. The point is following a trend just because it's a trend, does not mean that just putting one on solves the stylish dilemma we face each morning, ladies. The deal is that you have to actually find things that fit and accentuate what you have while minimizing things you'd rather not publicize. Now, one picture I had taken previously highlighted a light pink trench that was totally unflattering. One main reason, believe it or not, was the material. It was a lightweight cotton, that might work for some, just caused this poor woman to look like an overstuffed pink peony. (Love peonies but if someone describes your shape as such, not really a compliment. Think big blob of pink.) With a little more weight to the fabric, the coat could have pulled off the structure and slimming effect that trenches offer. Just a thought to keep in mind.

Ok, again, my friends. You are hereby commissioned as my co-conspirators in this blogosphere. Get your cameras going and send in those posts. If you, like some friends balk at the sign-in required to post, just remember no biggie. You, like me, may be a little uninspired to find a cool alias, so here are some options. You know how you took your pets name and the name of the street where you grew up to create your stripper name? Well, the same methodologies can apply here.

Example: My cat growing up was Frosty and my street was Connie. So, Frosty Connie. eh.

For me, I like the color red, sooo, my alias is..."Red." I know. Real original, right. But it doesn't matter. That is why our parents name us, because we become too self-conscious and pick something stupid. So, why not pick a fashion-y name for yourselves. Here are some possibilities:

Do you wear a lot of cardigans? "Cardy"
Too much black in your wardrobe? "Midnight," or "Lazy," or even, "NYCuniform"
Studied art history in college? "Dilettante" or "Itsnotaboutmyactualdegree"
New to fashion? "FashionVirgin" or "Formerexampleofwhatnottowear"
Favorite colors? "Puce" or maybe "RainbowBright"

Trust me, you'll give this more thought than anyone else will.

more later...