Denim Days of Summer

Seven For All Mankind dress, Jessica Simpson bag, Sam Edelman heels, Free People sunglasses, Kate Spade necklace, J. Fay earrings & bracelet, street vendor ring

Summer days call for cute sundresses.  

The ease of just throwing on a dress and cute shoes makes getting ready on humid days a breeze.

P.S.  I scored this denim 7FAM dress for only $20 at Beacon's Closet (a local thrift store)!

Photography by Bruno Daddi

Lazy Days

Wildfox tshirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs pants, Sam Edelman flats, H&M bag, Free People sunglasses, Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, J. Fay earrings, Urban Outfitters necklace, ring from street vendor

The summer heat is approaching, and that means I've been able to break out all of my new warm weather clothes purchases I made over the winter. Like this Wildfox tee & MBMJ pants (both amazing sale finds at Century 21!).

I'm loving the combination of crop tops & high waisted pants for spring.  How about you?


P.S.  This look is quite reminiscent of my tomboy days when I wore nothing but wide leg jnco pants!

Photogrphy by Bruno Daddi

Red Morning Light

 

Wilfred tank, Talula pants, H&M leather jacket, Steve Madden heels, H&M bag, Free People sunglasses, Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, J. Fay earrings, Urban Outfitters necklace


While looking through these photos I couldn't help but think-- what would I have thought of this outfit 10 years ago?  
I would have hated it!  I would've thought it was too feminine (I was a total tomboy), too funky (I was super shy/timid), & a bit reminiscent of parachute pants (eek!).  
But at the present, this is one of my favorite outfits I've featured on the blog.   It's comfy, fun, and can easily take me from day to night.

What do you think?  Do you also find yourself thinking about how your fashion sense has changed over time?

Photography by Michelle Capobianco

Get Back

H&M leather jacket, H&M top, Zara skirt, H&M bag, Steve Madden heels, Kate Spade sunglasses, J. Fay earrings, Urban Outfitters necklace, Marc by Marc Jacobs watch

It's been ages since I've done a blog post, but I'm finally getting back into the swing of things.

Life has been a little bit crazy the past few months... and it got in the way of my favorite thing (blogging!).  But things are starting to fall back into place, and I'm so happy to be back!

Photography by Bruno Daddi

Beanie Up

Is it just me, or do beanies seem to solve a lot of winter's fashion problems?

Think about it--

Bad hair day?  Cover it with a beanie.

Is your outfit too bland/boring?  Throw on a bright, fun beanie.

Have a cold, but still have to leave your bed?  Stay warm and cozy with a beanie.

Is it so windy that your hood/earmuffs/hat keep blowing off?  A beanie will solve that too.

Today I'm feeling a bit sick, am having a bad hair day, and don't want to face the rain/wind out there.  But I'll be facing the day with my trusty cat beanie, bold red lips, & comfy denim.

The Man Repeller pretty much summed up the awesomeness of the beanie (click here) recently.  

And who can argue with Leandra and the loads of street style snaps of these beanie-clad ladies...

P.S.  Thank you @daddifoto for the awesome cat beanie.

Hearts on Fire (+ Valentine's Day giveaway!)

See below for details on how to win my Valentine's Day jewelry giveaway

 

 

 

Old Navy coat (old), Zara blouse, Vince jeans, Gap belt, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Crown Vintage booties, Kate Spade necklace, earrings & ring c/o MoodiChic Jewelry

In honor of Valentine's Day the lovely Jenn Duval of MoodiChic Jewelry is helping me host my very first giveaway on Hudson East.  One of my lucky readers will win the gorgeous jewelry set that I'm wearing in the photos above.

Aren't they just gorgeous?  And they're handmade by Jenn herself!

To enter the giveaway all you have to do is:

1 - Follow my blog on GFC (Google Friend Connect)

2 - Like my Facebook page (here) or follow me on Instagram (@HudsonEast)

3- Leave a comment below with your name and email address so that I can contact you if you win.

I'll be choosing a winner at random this Tuesday, February 19th.

Grayscale (at NYFW)

 

 

 

Forever 21 blazer, Zara top, Zara skirt, H&M tights, MIA boots, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Forever 21 earrings

Like most New Yorkers, I have a ton of black in my wardrobe.  Some people think it's a bad thing... but black is such a common, essential, easy to wear shade.  

Today, one of my last days at New York Fashion Week, I decided to go back to my roots and wear nothing but shades of black and white.  I played with patterns (floral, leopard) and textures (cotton, silk, leather) to keep it interesting and playful, instead of drab and boring. 


Oh... and look who my photographer & I saw walking through Lincoln Center. 
Karlie Kloss!
Bruno got a few great photos of her as she rushed out of a show.
She's just as gorgeous in person as she is in photos, if not more so.

All photographs by Bruno Daddi

P.S.  Stay tuned for a giveaway coming later this week!

Erin Barr AW 2013

Last season Erin Barr absolutely blew me away with her SS 2013 presentation (see here).

It was her first show at New York Fashion Week... as well as mine.

This past Thursday I attended her first runway show at NYFW (my first of the week) and was equally amazed at her AW 2013 collection.

    

While keeping true with the seductive, Femme Fatale look of her last collection, 

this season she has created a standout collection with more of a masculine/tomboy edge.

   

Here are my favorite looks from the show:

 

 

Photographs courtesy of MAO PR

Cutouts, leather, and sexy thigh-high slits abound, this collection was created for the strong, confidant woman.  A woman who doesn't need a lot of glitz and glamour.  Models walked down the runway with slicked back hair, minimal makeup and no jewelry whatsoever.  Making the outfit they were wearing stand alone to speak for itself. 

Calm Before The Storm...

 

Zara coat, Uniqlo by Pantone cashmere sweater, H&M shorts, H&M tights, Crown Vintage boots, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Forever 21 scarf, thrifted earrings, Michael Kors earmuffs, Fownes leather gloves

...the storm that is New York Fashion week anyway.

Today was the last normal, fairly calm day before a crazy, hectic (yet, fun filled) week that lies ahead for me.

Tomorrow I'm starting my 2nd NYFW experience (couldn't get off from work to do so today).  And the next few days will be filled with runway shows, presentations, and to top it all off apartment hunting.  So I'll probably be looking a lot like I do in that last picture if you happen to see me.

Wish me luck! 

And follow me on Instagram (@HudsonEast) or Facebook (click here) for updates on NYFW through my eyes.

Photography by Bruno Daddi