NY Style Map: The Sporty Minimalist at NYFW

Hello Squeezers! I'm back (sort of) and ready to dish on my favorite NYFW looks. It's been a long two weeks made even more interesting and exhausting due in part to a cold virus that plagued the entire Buccio clan and overstayed its welcome. I'll tell you, working fashion week while feeling like your head is about to explode in a million pieces is not fun. Not fun at all. And neither is having to cut your trip short because this destructing cold virus has knocked out each and every member of your family. I'm still in recovery mode praying and hoping that I can soon retire the tissue boxes, ramen noodle soups, and Mucinex. These are definitely not accessories I'm coveting for the fall season.  With that said, let's move on to something more uplifting, like my favorite fashion week getups! 

First up, this sporty minimalist outfit.  This look was a little out of my usual fashion stratosphere but one I have come to embrace! My best friend and stylishly dapper right hand man, Javy, did some of his blind styling magic and came up with the concept for this look and together we made the vision come to life. I gave him specific instructions- no florals or tropical motifs. Try to focus on minimalist/modern pieces and/or prints. And Voila! 

This H&M dress is from their new fall collection and worn alone with that sheer detail, can be very sexy and slinky. Pair it with a colored heel and you instantly have a date night outfit sure to make heads turn. If you're thinking casual, dress it down with some combat boots, colored tights, and a chunky cardigan, and you have the perfect outfit for brunch downtown with friends. It's such a versatile staple that can take you from day to night and from season to season. 

For this particular look, we gave this little black dress a new purpose- jumper! Talk about getting a bang for your buck! I added this black and white geometric print blouse underneath the dress and gave it a modern sportswear twist. Who would have thought?! I got so many compliments (and photographs) on this look and with reason- it's fashionable and comfortable. 

Let's talk shoes! You know how much I love my mixed media. I had to incorporate a little leopard into the equation. I love how it blends with the black and white of the outfit. I'm a big fan of shoes and socks, not just for comfort reasons (less blisters, hello), but also because it's fun and gives off a bit of a 'prep school' vibe. 

My vintage crossbody bag from Toronto is one of my favorite handbags. I live in a good crossbody because it's such a great style for my on-the-go lifestyle (and a lifesaver during fashion week). And I borrowed the cat-eye sunnies from my dear friend and stand-in photographer, Pam! Kudos to her for snapping some style-worthy shots of my LOTD. 

Stay tuned for my next fashion week outfit post and my NYFW show recap! All coming this week. 

On Me: 

Dress- H&M

Top- Forever 21

Shoes- Steve Madden

Handbag- Vintage

Glasses- Michael Kors 

In Style, 

Kat 

Style Spotlight Part Deux: Up Close and Personal with 6 Shore Road Designer, POOJA

Another round of sexy swimwear is hitting the sandy tents on Miami Beach and closing up tonight's swim presentation at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, is New York based designer, Pooja Kharbanda, the beauty and talent behind the effortlessly glam yet edgy 6 Shore Road. 

Her swimsuits and beachwear are a visual passport to the world. Pooja uses her global travel diaries as inspiration in creating pieces that are rich in print, color, and curve-hugging silhouettes that make going to the beach a jet-setting experience. Not one to be tied down to impracticality, Pooja's creations can easily be transformed from an afternoon swim to happy hour at the cabana. 

And while she may be drowning in mood boards, monokinis, and  patterns, this multi-cultural cool creator still found time to talk to me about her latest collection and what she loves to do when she comes up for air! 

Check out my interview with Pooja after the jump! 

FSF: You are gearing up for another swim Week show and people are excited to see what you have in store. What can you tell us about this year's collection? What inspired you?

P: The inspiration this season came from Nepalese women who have a warrior feel to them. So you'll see a stronger woman, bright watercolor florals, mandala geo shaped prints - all that were inspired by the culture of Nepa.

FSF: How long does the creative process take, or really begin, when it comes to designing a new collection? It's definitely not an overnight thing!

P: It's a long process, mood/inspiration board, fabrics & colors and then the final sample collection.  As long as the inspiration is clear everything else follows!

FSF: With so many beautiful and unique body types, what is your favorite thing about designing for a woman's body?

P: There are so many curves and beautiful parts of a woman - so it's so much fun accentuating each body part or parts!

FSF: Swim trends vary so much whether it's St. Barts or Shelter Island. What swim trends are we seeing for the season? And what trends specifically in Miami?

P: Watercolor florals, cutouts, bright solids and lots of one pieces!

FSF: What's one swimsuit trend you wish would just go away? 

P: bows on swimsuits - they aren't flattering on anyone!

FSF: How much does your upbringing and background influence the pieces in your collection?

P: HUGE, I'm constantly pulling inspiration from India, Hong Kong, & Panama through colors, embroideries, or silhouettes.

FSF: How would you describe your own swim style?

P: It's downtown chic that you can take from beach to bar.  Very transitional!

FSF: Where could we find you on a day off? How do you like to kick back when you have downtime?

P: Rooftop pool with a margarita in hand or jetting to a close paradise locale for the weekend.

FSF: Favorite thing to do while hanging out in Miami- go!

P: Hanging at the Shore Club Pool.

In Style,

Kat