What We Love: Wildfox Couture x Jeffrey Campbell's Ballerina FLATFORMS

Mesmerized by the simplicity of this, head to toe (literally). Sneak peek at a wonderful collaboration by one of our favorite L.A. brands, Wildfox Couture's White Label SS 2012 and the Ballerina Flatforms for Jeffrey Campbell. Genius and so pretty. Read more on the collabo here.

photo credit: Wildfox Couture

Best of #MFW Street Style SS12

Eleonora Carisi 

Photo: Melanie Galea/The Street Muse

Denni Elias of Chic Muse 

Photo: Melanie Galea/The Street Muse

Natalie Joos 

Photo: Melanie Galea/The Street Muse

Emily Weiss of Into the Gloss 

Photo: Melanie Galea/The Street Muse

Susie of Style Bubble 

Photo: Melanie Galea/The Street Muse

Giovanna Battaglia 

photo: Citizen Couture

photo: Phil Oh

Taylor Tomasi Hill 

photo: Tommy Ton

#nowplaying #PFW mixtape

Hope you like it, imagine you with a glass of champers swaying your hips at Le Baron. Vous y voir!
1. Rolling in the Deep  - Adele (Remix by Jamie x Childish Gambino)
2. Face a La Mer - Calogero
3. Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
4. Frog N' Snail - The Lovers
5. Little Things - The Peach Kings
6. Farewell to the Fairground (White Lies Cover) - La Roux
7. On Dancefloors - Metronomy
8. Meantime (RAC remix) - Givers
9. La Mer - Francoise Hardy
10. It's Now or Never - Elvis Presley (Spankox Remix)
11. Lewis Takes Action - Owen Pallett
12. Requiem Pour un Con - Serge Gainsbourg
13. La Belle et le Bad Boy - MC Solaar
14. Self Control - Sunday Girl (remix)
15. Weekend - Class Actress
16. Difficult - Uffie
17. You and I - Lady Gaga / Metronomy remix
18. Satellite of Love - Lou Reed

New at (the shop)....GERONIMO

TITANIA DRESS 

GERONIMO'S nine piece capsule collection, 'Indian Summer' is inspired by the theme of a mystic harvest and consists of velvet capelets, leather & lace maxi dresses and vintage inspired sweetheart neckline bustiers and retro swimwear.  The collection starts at $95 to $210 and is only available at DNA (the shop).  Watch the video lookbook here. 

photo credit: Caro Ramirez

Coming Soon to (the shop): A Special Capsule Collection by Geronimo

Geronimo x DNA (the shop) from Designers And Artists on Vimeo.

We're excited to share with you a special capsule collection by LA based brand Geronimo, debuting Monday on DNA (the shop). The collection features perfect transitional pieces for the last warm days of the year, which will also look great layered with tights and cozy sweaters for the upcoming fall. We're crazy about all of the pieces in this collection, but we cannot wait to wear the leather and lace gown this Holiday season as well as the two piece swim suit which we'll be packing for our winter getaway when we escape freezing NYC!!

Special thanks to Oliver Maxwell Kupper for video and photography and Jenny Lee for Makeup and Hair.  

**See the behind the scenes album HERE!**

Alexa Chung, The San Francisco Treat

Our intern Anisa took to the San Francisco streets, her target, Alexa Chung who made a cameo splash to celebrate her Madewell collection.  It was a special night indeed since our young protege is Alexa Obsessed. (Clinical term, google it) 

What's a road trip without your bestie Tennessee Thomas? (Also hands-on DJ) 

photo credit: Anisa Young

Obsessing over Acne S/S 2012

How this brand has elevated through the past seasons.  It started as a minimal denim line and now has a full range of colors, textures and really coming into its own.

Best of #LFW Street Style SS12

Kate Foley of O.C. 

[via Mr. Newton]

Natalie Joos 

[via Mr. Newton]

Olivia Palermo

[via Mr. Newton]

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld 

[via Mr. Newton]

Nadia Sarwar 

[via Mr. Newton]

Julia Sarr-Jamois 

[via Phil Oh]

Poppy Delevingne 

[via Phil Oh]

Don't Fear the Stripes.

What is not to love about a striped top? Nothing, if you can think of something then you are the world’s biggest cynic and hater of all things fun and pretty! While we are kidding (well, sort of), it really is the absolute perfect top to wear with just about anything. Stripes can be mixed and matched with ease, pair it with corduroy skirts, pink jeans, anything floral, high waisted denim, maxi skirts, dark trousers, we could go on and on because the possibilities are literally endless.

The Striped 3/4 Crop Top is officially a classic.  The variations of it worn by film and fashion legends from Brigitte Bardot and Coco Chanel.  Not only does it feature the classic horizontal navy stripes but it also trimmed off some of the fat and became a crop top. The addition of the 3/4 sleeves, the top is now fall-appropriate and approved as it is perfect for those sort-of-not-really-cold-or-hot breeze days that we love so much.

TIPS:

If the only problem you have with the striped top is the constant fear of looking too Sailor Jerry or Popeye, we have the perfect solution for that. Simply stay away from pairing navy with red (and leave those fishnets at home, in the garbage, around the corner on the curb) and it will be smooth sailing from here on out. 

PAIR IT WITH:

- Florals, you'll be charmed and surprised by how so much going on can look very right.  

- Flats.  Stripes speak casual, so lay off the platforms or leave that one for the Kardashians. 

- Blazer.  Menswear inspired combinations are so chic. 

MYTH: Stripes do not make you look fat.  Repeat that. 

Buy it here. 

- Anisa Young

Best of #NYFW Street Style S/S 2012

Joanna Hillman of Harper's Bazaar  [via Mr. Newton]

Rachel Zoe [via Mr. Newton]

Kate Foley of Opening Ceremony [via Mr. Newton]

Julia Restoin Roitfeld [via Mr. Newton]

Gal pals, Shiona Turini of Teen Vogue and Taylor Tomasi Hill of Marie Claire 

[via Mr. Newton] 

Miroslava Duma of Harper's Bazaar Russia [via Mr. Newton]

Leigh Lezark [via Imaxtree]

Blogger/lawyer Preetma Singh [via Adam Katz] 

The Marie Claire girls: Taylor & Zanna Roberts Rossi [via Tommy Ton]

Incredible karaoke duo: Carine Roitfeld and Anna Dello Russo 

[via Tommy Ton]

Marina Larroude of Style.com [via The Sartorialist]

Eva Fontanelli of Elle Italia [via The Sartorialist]

Fall in Love with ... #polyvore

Fall in love with fall: Ankle Booties by dnatheshop featuring lace up boots

The Importance of Loving James Franco

James Franco; the overachieving student, versatile actor, curator, director, writer, and just overall sexy beast, now has a tote bag dedicated to him and his wonderful face. It only seems natural that a tote bag would be devoted to his being and the only issue we hold is the fact that it took this many years for such a tote to be made!

Not only does the “I Love James Franco” tote revive tote bags from the brink of death, from a bag that is seen as a sloppy last resort into an instant must-have, but it also allows everyone to carry a little James Franco with them in their everyday lives. Wouldn’t having James Franco’s face accompanying your side when you are running late to class, buying groceries, or carrying baby diapers just make everything seem relatively better, if not purely awesome? We sure do!

Still not convinced? Let’s get down to business then. If his face alone is not enough to get you rushing to your wallets and pulling out that credit card (which is unbelievable), then perhaps the dimensions of the tote will. It is true, little sling bags are all the rage at the moment, but really, how much can you fit in there? A pack of gum, your cell phone, and maybe a tiny wallet? That is only if you are lucky. Well, with this tote being 15”x11”x5”, you can fit everything you need, and then some! Never again will you have to pick and choose what is “important” or “necessary,” just take your life with you! You never know when you will need that handy dandy bubble gun or that extra sweater.

On top of it all, as if you needed more persuasion, the tote is only $20! For just $20, you could be toting around your whole life, have James Franco’s essence with you for always, and not break the bank. Convinced yet? Get yours here. 

- Anisa Young

*For the over obsessed Francophiles, stay up on all the news related to James Franco, click here.

photo credits: model-Chanel/photographer: Caro Ramirez  / courtesy of DNA the shop

#nowplaying #NYFW Mix

You will not regret this fancy mix of Bowie, Patti Smith mixed with Beyonce, Britney and some La Roux thrown in for good measure.  Please listen responsibly while dancing in 4" platforms.

photo credit: Luv Aj / Spike ID Bracelet 

New Blood: Meet Our Intern Anisa

Meet our newest addition to the team: Anisa, an avid student & style blogger by day/night and our PR & Social Media Intern everywhere in between.  We are so excited to have her on board as our "right-hand gal" because we have huge projects on the horizon.  To get to know Anisa, we asked her to tell us only 5 things about her. Anything. 

* I'm an avid thrifter to the point that I rarely shop retail anymore.  Over 65% of my closet comes from the Salvation Army, Goodwill, Thrift Town, Buffalo Exchange and tons of others that I love shifting through. 

* Classic Disney sing-a-longs are my choice of tunes on a daily basis, especially when I'm cooking (and I use the term cook very loosely a.k.a. make omelets and use the microwave).  [FYI Anisa, I can sing to the top of my lungs to Little Mermaid's 'Part of Your World.']

* I'm obsessed with Alexa Chung: from her messy tousled hair to her nonchalant roll-out-of-bed-looking-like-a-rock star style to her charming English accent.  She dominates my inspiration wall. 

HARPERS ALEXA CHUNG from Darren McDonald on Vimeo.

* I love eating anything covered with avocados.  Whether it's an avocado sandwich, a salad with avocado, or just a whole avocado, I'll eat it all up and ask for seconds and maybe thirds.  [Okay, it's like we're sisters.]

* My dream, ever since the sixth grade, is to live in London doing something that I absolutely love and drinking tea at noon with crumpets. 

Obviously, she had us at Alexa.  Follow Anisa on Twitter: @nisasaurous and of course you can always find her here. 

Get Inspired by @NettieKentJewel's 10 Things I Love About #NYC

Jewelry Designer, Nettie Kent
[photo courtesy of Naag.com]

"My inspiration board" 

1. The way Manhattan skyline looks at night from my place in Brooklyn.

2. All of the city lights!

"An old locket with a pic of my Mom and Dad and baby me!"

3. All the museums, but especially the Natural History Museum and
most especially the Hall of Gems, bling!
4. The beach is less than an hour away and great surf in September & October. 

"A pair of glasses from the 70's that I scored at a yard sale years ago."

5. The sheer diversity of NYC that exists for everyone here.  Meeting new people all the time and how hanging with a new friend can show you a totally different part of New York that you never knew existed. 

"Vintage Perrier postcard"

6. Brooklyn!!!
7. McCarren Park for afternoon coffee breaks and people watching
and the big, tall trees that shade it. 

"A necklace from my new collection"

8. Getting lost wandering in the West Village and noticing something new every time,
an amazing building or great new store or restaurant. 

"A quote I read everyday from the jeweler Bob Winston"

9. Walking everywhere.

"One of the many lions my boyfriend has drawn for me."

10. The constant energy that feeds this manic city and all the creative inspiration
that grows from that mania.

SHOP NETTIE KENT at (the shop)
and use 25% off discount code "STYLEWATCH25" (expires Sept 24)