DNA (designers+artists): October 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011

WHAT I LOVE PT. 4: Jared's October Picks

Jared's October Picks by dnatheshop featuring a genuine leather jacket

Sweater, $166
John Smedley roll neck sweater, $260
Rick Owens genuine leather jacket, $2,550
Bracelet
Woollen Circular Blazer, $100
PENDLETON MEETS OPENING CEREMONY CARGO PANTS - PMP01B - MEN - BOTTOMS..., $430
Filson Waxed Cotton Padded Jacket | MR PORTER, $880
Luciano Barbera Raincoat at Park & Bond, $1,695
dnatheshop — Young Lovers Never Die T-Shirt, $60
Quoddy Suede Chukka Boots | MR PORTER, $300
dnatheshop — Anchors Away Cufflinks, $75

WEAR: This month, there's only a few things on my mind: a great leather jacket (a la Rick Owens),

fun accessories, and all of the fall classics in CAMEL color. I may have jumped on the camel bandwagon more than anyone else I can think of, but can you blame me? Fall is all about blazers, trench coats, and sweaters. But, all of these classics in camel gives them a whole new feel. I'm obsessed. If you have one piece of each style in this color, you're set for months. For example, pair a camel colored blazer with black pants and one of this seasons other coolest trends, a turtleneck, and you'll be the best dressed guy around. I promise.

WATCH: Call me crazy, but I can't get into the fall drama's taking over the tube.

However, what I am really into right now are comedies...and by comedies, I mean two in particular. One: Last Man Standing...

Tim Allen makes his return to TV and I couldn't be more excited. Think Home Improvement, but take out all of the tool man's sons and replace them with a house full of girls. Basically, you're bound to laugh. Also, I'm not sure if I should be embarrassed by this or not, but our favorite wise-guys from the 90's are back with a whole new spin: Beavis and Butthead. Okay, so it used to be really funny when they poked fun at all of the ridiculous metal music videos that MTV showed, but since MTV has lost it's M, B+B have moved on to something even funnier: the ridiculous shows we watch today on TV, like Jersey Shore and The Bachelorette.

Seriously, check it out.

LISTEN: I really have been listening to only one album on repeat for the past few weeks, but I know you've all been doing the same thing. Adele's 21 is by far my favorite album of the year (Did I recently go through a breakup? I'll let you decide). We've all heard Someone Like You and Rolling in the Deep, but have you heard One and Only or Set Fire to the Rain? Check it out. And, as you can tell,

I just want to dance this fall. (My picks might be preparing me to move to Paris?)

Friday, October 28, 2011

Best Dressed Bloggers: @EzzentricTopz @NatalieOffDuty @HanneliM +...

It's hard not to love it all @EzzentricTopz. From your circular ASOS sunnies to the oversized clutch

the payoff is the DIY cropped button-down shirt.

Victoria of ElleVictoire is one of my favorites. Each week is so simplified into basic outfits with

always a touch of of sophistication and edge. This one proves it, nothing like a Ralph Lauren

cashmere sweater, leather pants and Converse.

You had me at mustard @HanneliM and then you paired it with those skinny burgundy jeans and sophisticated heels. Sigh.

@RAEZZ of Cheap Trills hits it right with this thrifted blue blazer, vintage stole & rich red clutch.

Note to self: Hunt for that perfect fall/winter stole.

So much sequins and it's barely November. We love @NatalieOffduty in sequins, because it's

simple, chic and statement all at once. Drool worthy.

Andy of @StyleScrapbook seems to always be on the go and her effortless style never disappoints.

Blazer, shoes and leather pants are Zara. Swoon...

Rebecca of Style With Benefits gets it so right with this maroon and grey story.

'Til next week!

xo,

Thursday, October 27, 2011

The Shredded Tee To Wear All-Year Round

by Anisa Young

What is more versatile than a t-shirt? The KukkoonShredded Tee plays off the classic white tee and makes it infinitely more interesting and fun to dress up and dress down with just a few little twists. Because of the fishtail length, the tee can be worn over jeans for a more downplayed demure look or over dresses, skirts and shorts for a nice play on lengths.

The pocket on the front gives it a little more personality as does the hand-shredded detail on the back which provides a nice subtle surprise. Overall the tee is not scream-in-your-face-look-at-me but it gives off a slight nonchalant yet effortlessly cool vibe that has been characterized as very Mary Kate Olsen and no one can deny that girl has style.

It was an East Coast/West Coast collaboration (how often does that happen?) with two cool brands, Supadupa Vintage and SGC-NY. Both design teams wanted to marry the seasons into simple, unique one of a kind tees that girls who love t-shirts can wear all year round.

These cool shredded tees are 100% hand dyed, hand shredded and only a few were made.
Get it while you can, it is the perfect staple piece for any season and here is how to do so:

Summer (for you Aussie's out there): Wear the tee with ittsy bitsy denim shorts, sky-high platforms and tons of fun jewelry to add a little pizzazz to an overall simple, perfect summer outfit.

Fall (East Coast friendly): Grab those sheer tights and top it off with a chunky cardigan, suede or leather shorts, a floppy velvet hat, and black flats for a look that will ooze coolness.

Winter (hello, layers, let's get creative!): Get in those corduroy skinnies that have been popping up everywhere and wear it with the tee, a nice chunky circle scarf and an oversized beanie.

Understated put together, and fun, pairing this combo with a short peacoat will allow the tee to peak out underneath and draw attention to the shredded detail.

Spring (see, this style is a classic and one of a kind): Pair the tee with a cute high waisted skirt and military-inspired boots for a chic yet distressed look.

Oh, and in case you needed a little celebrity style inspiration, here's Kim Kardashian in her shredded tee by Supadupa Vintage. Now, you know what we mean. Available in black, grey, white and blue. Buy the Kukkoon Shredded Tee here.

credits: model/Lark, photographer/Caro Ramirez, Kim Kardashian photo courtesy of Supadupa Vintage, necklace by Pretty Little Thing NYC

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

What I Love PT. 3: Lirany's October Picks

Lirany's Fall Picks! by dnatheshop featuring a double breasted wool coat

McQ by Alexander McQueen full skirt dress, £470
See by Chloe double breasted wool coat, $995
DAKS checkered jacket, £170
Burberry skirt, £695
Olive green boots, $125
Pretty Little Thing necklace, $120
Pretty Little Thing earrings, $75
Sports hat, £123
dnatheshop — Wave Bangles by Nettie Kent, $180
dnatheshop — Crystal Chunk Knucklebuster by Luv Aj, $175

WEAR: This fall I'm all about neutral colors, leather, and yes, still going strong with plaid! After a long Spring and Summer of brights and neons, I'm craving the basics: A classic camel trench coat, crisp white shirts and dresses, denim, and black leather-- jackets and skirts. A plaid flannel on a cold day will never go out of style, but I like my plaids on dresses, skirts, and scarves. Rain boots and hats are also a must; I practically live in my olive green Hunter Boots during Fall and Winter, and I can't wait to break them out again. I'm not much of a hat girl, but I do love a great fedora. If you're looking for a good one, Madewell and Rag and Bone have great options. No matter the season, jewelry is a must! This Fall, I'm feeling lots of silver and mixed metals. Nothing looks fresher than gold and silver paired together.

WATCH: When it gets cold outside, there's nothing better than a movie night. Scary movies in October are a must, and my favorites are old school thrillers from the 70s and 80s. One of my favorites is The Changeling-- (NOT the Angelia Jolie movie, btw). This one traumatized me when I saw it, and will make you want to sleep with the lights on! On another note, I'm so excited to see Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn, which will be in theaters on November 23rd. Vogue did a great piece on Michelle and her amazing transformation into MM for this movie-- read it here!

LISTEN: I'm also looking forward to Florence + The Machine's new album, Ceremonials, which will be released on Halloween (well, November 1st in the US). I've heard a preview and it's SO GOOD. Flo does not disappoint on this one. Inspired by a dope and dark remix by The Weekend of Shake it Out, from this album, I put together a mix of tunes to get your Halloween started right. Check it out!

1. Sympathy For the Devil: The Rolling Stones
2. Holdin' on to Black Metal: My Morning Jacket
3. Lucifer: Jay Z
4. Blood: Band of Skulls
5. Yonkers: Tyler, the Creator
6. Of Moon, Birds, and Monsters: MGMT
7. Wolf & I: Oh Land
8. Wild Night: Van Morrison
9. Shake it Out: Florence + The Machine (The Weekend Remix)
10.The Funeral: Band of Horses

What We Love: The Hills Are Alive Sweater Coat

Coury's vintage inspired sweater is stunning. You can buy it here. Find out what she's wearing at Fancytreehouse.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Cape Town @Polyvore

Cape-Town by dnatheshop featuring knit tops

Knit top, $65
Zero MariaCornejo shearling leather coat, $2,995
Theyskens theory leopard coat, $545
Burberry Prorsum leather cape, $1,295
Pendleton, £465
Target:Peel and Stick Wall Decal - Birds in Trees
- curated by Anisa Young

Thursday, October 20, 2011

New in (the shop): @LuvAJTweets @SophieMonet @MixologyNYC

NECKLACES, EARRINGS AND CUFFS OH MY!

CRYSTAL CROSS EAR CUFF by Luv Aj

SHEET METAL CUFF (ARM BRACELET) by Luv Aj

CRYSTAL CROSS RINGS by Luv Aj

FLORITE NECKLACE by Sophie Monet

GILDED SQUARE TOP RING in wood by Sophie Monet

MALACHITE EYE CUFF by Sophie Monet

MALACHITE RING by Sophie Monet

BOUDDICA HOOP EARRINGS by MixologyNYC

CASSANDRA SQUARE BANGLES by MixologyNYC

MULTI-LAYERED NECKLACES WITH A DASH OF WHIMSY BY MIXOLOGYNYC...

DARK & STORMY NECKLACE

JOAN OF ARC LAYERED SPIKED NECKLACE

Did you know that you can go on a jewelry spree? Thanks to DailyCandy Deals, you can pay $65 towards $85 of jewelry in our entire shop. Buy it here. Hurry, this special offer expires on October 26th!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

WHAT I LOVE PT. 2: Myra's October Picks

Miroslava Duma Style Inspired for October by dnatheshop featuring platform booties

Etro chiffon blouse, $560
Tsumori Chisato hooded wool coat, $895
Alice Olivia tweed skirt, £345
Belle By Sigerson Morrison platform booties, $350
Leopard print shoes, $66
Chloé round toe high heels, $650
Necklace, $246
Necklace, $395
Pretty Little Thing necklace, $80
Linda Farrow Luxe silver sunglasses, $500
dnatheshop — Slice of Sand Ring by Nettie Kent, $154

WEAR. My October style set reflects a current obsession with Miroslava Duma. It's not just her personal style that makes me swoon at every snapshot, but it's her put-together-ness that intrigues me. I am never going to be that girl. One of my bestfriends is a total Miroslava, in college she dressed like a junior Donna Karan to class, while I was in Nirvana t-shirts and torn jeans. Someone told her early on that you dress for the job you want and the goals you're trying to achieve. So, October is a transition month, out with the old style, in with the new upgrade. Nothing too drastic, still gotta be me, but I am going by this mantra, "Dress like Bill Cunningham is around the corner." Game changer.

GO. The return of Gen Art. This foundation is so important to many emerging designers in fashion, jewelry and accessories. Under a new regime, but the ambition remains, which is to continue a platform for amazing talents to be discovered. Gen Art's Fresh Faces of Fashion relaunches this Saturday, Oct 22nd in Los Angeles. Buy your tickets here..

READ. Enter Nostalgia. I Want My MTV comes out on October 27th and I have already pre-ordered a copy on Amazon.com.

By my pre-teens, music videos were an entrance into the world of creativity. We didn't have blogs, we had MTV and their after-hours programming introduced me to all time favorite bands like The Pixies, Mazzy Star, Suede, Kurt Cobain and back then VJ's were the elite.

LISTEN. My October mixtape officially kicks in fall for not just my wardrobe, but listening rotation. I tend to tuck away the fast track synth-soundtracks and bust out with some mellow indie sets like Camera Obscura, North Highlands, jazzy rockabilly classics and a lot of old school rock. Anything that goes with a sweater and a John Hughes film.

EAT. What I really love about October is the candy corn extravaganza that happens from now until early November. It should be eaten all year round. - MJ

Check out WHAT I LOVE PT. 1 - Anisa's October Must List

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Blogger Profile: @BrooklynBlonde's 5 Favorite Fall Things

by Anisa Young

It’s evident that we are swooning over fall, but so is Helena from Brooklyn Blonde. Known for her eclectic envy-inducing, drool-worthy style that ranges from feminine chic to sophisticated classy, the girl is a wizard at fashion mixology with the way she can take anything and transform it into something that can only be classified as “Brooklyn Blonde.” We wanted to hear what the blonde bombshell can’t survive fall without and she gladly spills what makes her feel cozy and yummy.

5 things that Helena cannot live without this fall:

1. Scarves: I actually wear scarves year round since I'm always chilly, so my scarf collection has gotten pretty large.

2. Candles that smell like the Fall: Anything from pumpkin spice to caramel apple and my current favorite is "Autumn"
from Bath & Body Works.

3. Red Wine: There's something about the crisp fall air that makes me want to get cozy at a cafe (or on my couch) with a glass of red.

4. Pumpkin Bread: The cooler seasons always bring out the inner baker in me and making pumpkin bread is my favorite. The house smells like cinnamon and nutmeg and nothing goes better with your morning cup of coffee. Click here for the recipe.

5.Nail Polish: I love experimenting with different nail colors year round and once fall arrives, I definitely go for the deeper colors. I'm currently loving Essie "Carry On" and "Power Clutch."

Follow Helena on a daily @brooklynblonde.

*photos courtesy of Brooklyn Blonde, Bath & Body Works, and Essie

Sunday, October 9, 2011

WHAT I LOVE PT. 1: Anisa's October Must List

Fall Favs by Anisa by dnatheshop featuring wedge booties

Madewell cable knit sweater, $98
Wildfox Couture floral sweater, €129
Silk blouse, $210
T shirt, $60
Acne denim jacket, £690
Missoni black cardigan, $835
Prada high heels, $576
Pedro Garcia leather boots, $395
DV by Dolce Vita wedge booties, $183
Forever21 antique ring, $3.80
BY SOPHIE turquoise necklace, $145
Pretty Little Thing pyramid jewelry, $125
Isabel Marant sheer scarve, €195
Knit scarve, $25
Aymara wool beanie, €94
Dorothy Perkins hair bow accessory, £6.40

Every Sunday for the rest of October, the DNA team will be sharing with you some of our fall favorites. Check out what we're listening to, wearing, coveting and looking forward to for fall! First up, PR and Social Media Intern Anisa, has put together a DOPE mix of some her current favorite tunes, and shares her MUST list for the season.

MUST WEAR: I can’t wait to add fuchsia, rust, peacock blue and navy into my fall wardrobe. I love all things men inspired; I love collar tops, masculine lines and Ivy League chic. On the other hand, I want to mix and match girly with tough, like tulle and leather.

MUST SEE: I am SO looking forward to finally finding time to see Drive, LIKE CRAZY, The Ides of March, and Anonymous. I love that there’s such a nice touch of movies that fall into the serious category amongst the array of chick flicks (which I am also a devoted fan of, shh!)

MUST HEAR: I’ve fallen quite into the groove of the musical styling of The Kooks, Friendly Fires, MGMT, and Two Door Cinema Club. That’s not to say I don’t love my quality, soft pretty, I want to fall madly in love right now music like Joshua Radin, Kate Nash, and Jason Mraz. I’m just a music sponge, okay? I love everything and anything, throw out a song at me and I’ll be down. Music swapping? Hit me up!