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One of my favorite weeks of the year, New York Fashion Week has come and gone, but not without giving us a glimpse of what’s to come next spring. On this year’s runways there was enough black and white to make a herd of zebras jealous, there was outstanding hope for the crop top trend, and there was enough lace, picnic plaids and floral, to uproot an English garden party. Floral has always been and will always be might favorite print, but what I’m really loving for spring 2015 is the return of the lace… and I mean a lot of it! Everyone from Oscar de la Renta (obvi) to Zimmerman put their special touches on this delicate trend and it just makes me yearn for spring time that much more.
Now that NYFW is officially over, we’ve scoured each and every collection to find our favorite pieces. Not an easy feat, with so many amazing designers… check out our most coveted looks from the spring 2015 collections…
Badgley Mischka
Badgley Mischka
Badgley Mischka
Badgley Mischka
Bibhu Mohapatra
Jenny Packham
Jenny Packham
Marc Jacobs
Naeem Khan
Naeem Khan
Naeem Khan
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Adam Lippes
Alice & Olivia
Alice & Olivia
Altuzarra
Altuzarra
Altuzarra
BCBG
Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera
Christian Siriano
Christian Siriano
Christian Siriano
DKNY
DKNY
Donna Karan
Diane von Furstenberg
Honor
Honor
Lela Rose
Mara Hoffman
Milly
Milly
Monique Lhuillier
Prabal Gurung
Prabal Gurung
Rebecca Taylor
Rebecca Taylor
Reem Acra
Rosie Assoulin
Tadashi Shoji
Tadashi Shoji
Thakoon
Tome
Tracy Reese
Versus Versace
Victoria Beckham
Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Zimmerman
What are your faves? Leave us a comment here or on our FB page here…
Off to London Fashion Week…. Stay tuned for our faves…
The fabulously fast-fashion fashionista sisters behind the Tobey Grey Boutiques took a moment out of their fast-track day to talk to us about their boutique, their fitness lifestyle and their fashion go-to’s. Jill and Stacy Simon have been in the fashion game for years, and through a boutique name change, having 3 babies (Jill has a daughter and son and Stacy has a daughter), and with the addition of two new boutiques, these girls have their hands full… literally.
I’ve known these girls for years, and there’s no one more friendly, beyond hilarious, genuine and more devoted to their craft than this duo. As a fellow fashionista, I had to ask the girls to fill me in on their favorite summer trends and what pieces from their boutique they’re loving the most. Here they are…
J.BRAND DARK WASH HIGH RISE SKINNY JEANS
TOBEY GREY FAUX LEATHER TOP AND J.BRAND DISTRESSED JEANS
DL1961 INSTASCULPT JEANS
These jeans instantly miscrosculpt your legs, butt and midsection with their 4-way stretch denim design. This is genius for anyone, but especially new moms… anything that sculpts and slims is a must have!
TOBEY GREY DRESS
This dress is every girl’s dream… it looks sexy and has a great fit and at the same time, feels like you’re wearing a t-shirt.
TOBEY GREY FIT & FLARE DRESS WITH A J.BRAND LEATHER JACKET
This dress flatters all body shapes and any leather jacket is a wardrobe staple. A black leather jacket is perfect, but something like this neon pink variation is an unexpected pop of color.
TOBEY GREY DRESS
This is one of our best selling dresses. It comes in a variety of colors, but orange has definitely been a best seller. It may not be everyone’s initial choice, but they’re pleasantly surprised when they try it on.
TOBEY GREY CASHMERE SWEATERS
There is nothing better than these cashmere sweaters for those late summer nights and they go right into the fall season.
CLOVER CANYON DRESSES
Prints! Prints! Prints! I love Clover Canyon dresses! They’re comfortable, always look stylish and you’ll definitely stand out in a crowd.
And now, for the girls’ MsFit Feature…
Jill and Stacy
JILL SIMON~
WHAT’S KEEPING YOU BUSY THESE DAYS?
What doesn’t keep me busy these days is a better question… Trying to find a balance between working full time at Tobey Grey and taking care of an extremely active 3 year old and 4 month old. I’m trying to work on finding a little me time, but recently I’ve been feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day.
WHAT ARE YOU LOVING IN FITNESS AND FASHION RIGHT NOW?
Fashion has always been my first love, that’s why I love my job so much. I get to help people look and feel great every single day. To me, there is no better staple in anyone’s closet than a great fitting pair of jeans… I’m personally a distressed jean kind of girl and what most people don’t realize is that they can be dressed up too. Also another go-to is a nice pair of dark skinnies… they go from day to night and are extremely easy to wear. As much as I love fashion, right now in my life, any piece that is easy but still looks good is important. Our private label line Tobey Grey is also a favorite… we use amazing fabrics to create the most current and in style pieces and the prices are incredible. In terms of fitness, I wish I could say I have an obsession. I’ve heard so many great things about Pure Barre and Soul Cycle but unfortunately haven’t tried either one. I’m working on making my fitness routine a priority. I’m pretty high energy so a lot of people have recommended I try yoga but to me, nothing beats a great walk with the kids.
HOW CAN WE KEEP IN TOUCH AND LEARN MORE ABOUT YOU?
I am constantly updating my Instagram @jillsimon6 mostly with pictures of my two kids and can be found on Facebook too under Jill Simon. For the latest in anything fashion related I’m at @tobeygreyboutique or on Facebook at Tobey Grey Boutique. Also, check out our website, www.tobeygrey.com.
STACY SIMON~
WHAT’S KEEPING YOU BUSY THESE DAYS?
I am busy every day taking care of my daughter and also keeping up with the latest trends in fashion. I love looking at magazines and blogs to see what’s hot. I even go on Facebook daily to look at peoples’ outfits and try and find ideas for creating our Tobey Grey line. On top of buying and designing Tobey Grey products, I am actively looking at new locations to expand our stores!
WHAT ARE YOU LOVING IN FITNESS AND FASHION RIGHT NOW?
I agree with Jill, I think jeans always make people feel good about their bodies. I think women all need a nice pair of jeans that fit their bodies correctly. I have a lot of women who come in with loose jeans on and leave with a new pair of fitted ones and look like they have lost 30 pounds. It’s crazy what jeans can do for a body! Also we are in the works of making a yoga jean which I think will be huge for women that can actually do yoga and work out in jeans that don’t stretch. Sounds crazy, but it’s very cool..
HOW CAN WE KEEP IN TOUCH AND LEARN MORE ABOUT YOU?
You can email me at stacysimon21@gmail.com with any questions… Or find me on Tobey Grey’s Facebook page…
MSFITS, DON’T FORGET: EVERYTHING AT TOBEY GREY NOW IS 40-80% OFF! AND…. ONCE THEIR FALL MERCHANDISE HITS THE FLOOR, WE HAVE A SPECIAL PROMOTION TO TELL YOU ABOUT… STAY TUNED!
Last Thursday at this time, these MsFits were running around Saks like two crazy ladies pulling together the finishing looks for our first ever Fit Fashion Presentation. We wanted to showcase 5 beautiful new summer pieces from Saks that highlight 5 different areas of the body and how you can work them with simple barre exercises to get your body ready for these summer trends.
Yes, trends are just trends, they come and go in a blink of an eye. But each season, there is something new to try, like a different dish at your favorite restaurant… so why not have a little tasting? What I find as a stylist is that people tend to wear a larger array of trends when they feel their best. And they feel their best when they know that they’ve put in the effort to look that way. You don’t have to be a size 0 to attempt every trend, but when you’re playing around with fashion, it’s much more fun when your confidence pushes you to think outside your own fashion box.
The areas of the body that we focused on were the arms, abs, thighs, calves and butt. And for each of our guests we designed our own little cue cards to help them remember the moves… Our amazing illustrator drew each girl in a fun outfit that I designed, with Jess’ careful attention to each one of the poses. We’re also going to be posting our own videos to really show you how to execute each one of these routines… Find the videos here.
Cue Card
Cue Card
Also, with stroke awareness being an extremely important cause for us for many reasons and because May is Stroke Awareness month, we invited Dr. Rost, the Director of the Acute Stroke Services at Mass General Hospital, to speak about the importance of stroke awareness and how every one of us should never ignore warning signs and always be conscious about what our body is telling us. 10% of the proceeds from sales that night went to the American Stroke Association which we’re so thankful for!
Here are some photos from the event… Enjoy!
Models ready to go…
Left to Right:
Floral top, skirt, coat and bag, Stella McCartney. Sandals, Salvatore Ferragamo. Necklace, Mija.
Bra top, Helmut Lang. Culottes, Marc Jacobs. Scarf (in the hair), Emilio Pucci. Sunglasses, Prada. Sandals, Jimmy Choo.
Dress, Herve Leger. Leather jacket, Thakoon. Necklace and bangles, Alexis Bittar. Clutch, Alexander McQueen.
Dress, Cushnie et Ochs. Gold choker and bangles, Celine. Bag, Alexander McQueen. Sandals, Jimmy Choo.
Boucle jacket and skirt with bird print top, Nina Ricci. Sunglasses, Dior. Earrings, Phillips House. Bangles, Mija. Bag, Celine. Sandals, Prada.
With our beautiful fitness model, Christie
Dr. Rost
Thank you to our glam squad for making us look presentable!
Showing off the reverse push-up
Keep those heels high!
Reed Krakoff clutch
Side plank
C’est fini!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE FUN MS FIT EVENTS!
All photography by Hogger & Co.
All looks available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Boston.
Models of Maggie, Inc.
Hair by Dani Noel and Nathan Alan of Blo.
Makeup by NARS.
Jessica and Christie’s outfits, Splits59. Sneakers, Reebok.
As a self-proclaimed fashionista, I live for the thrill of trying something new in fashion with the climax being the execution of a perfectly styled outfit without getting piercing stares from everyone at the party. I love using my imagination, my knowledge of what’s en trend and my own personal style to put together every one of my ensembles… Some people take risks at the Black Jack table, I take risks in my own closet.
At our first official MsFit photoshoot, I put Jessica to the challenge of wearing something she normally wouldn’t pick out. We went with a beyond unbelievable Stella McCartney gown with one of my favorite trends, sheer paneling on the sides, paired with a gold belt… it wasn’t the hardest thing in the world to convince her to wear it. And I went with my favorite trend for this spring, the crop top and skirt combo, with a Herve Leger top and Dolce & Gabbana floral print skirt and my own shoes.
All pieces available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Boston.
This spring, I thought, with so many emerging trends hitting the streets, why not inspire some of our Ms Fits to take a little risk with these lovely new styles…
CROP TOPS~
I know what you’re thinking… Nothing with the word crop will ever be in my fashion vocabulary. But this trend is so hot right now, just give it a chance… you never know if you never try. Pair a simple skirt that sits about 2 inches above your naval with a patterned crop top that hits you right below your bra line and presto! That exposed area of your torso is typically the easiest to tone as far as abs go and therefore will look the best peeping out of your crop top.
Here are a few inspirations to guide to crop top heaven…
Zoe Saldana in Calvin Klein
Katy Perry in Dolce & Gabbana
Olivia Munn in Thakoon Addition
And p.s. If you’re still not sold on this whole look because you don’t think you’ve got the bod… check out this feature about a gorgeous girl, who’s a size 12, that took the risk and it paid off beautifully!
SHEER PANELING~
This is like the cousin to the crop top trend.. It’s been around a bit longer, but perhaps because it covers a bit more than its crop top relative and still leaves little to the imagination. I love this look because it’s ethereal, sexy and kind of bad ass all at the same time. Whether the sheer paneling is up top, or a detail at the hem of a skirt, it’s definitely something to embrace for spring!
Gwen Stefani in Stella McCartney
FLATS~
Flats are what my husband calls the ugliest things in the world.. that’s coming from a person who’s never known what it’s like to wear heels for 8 hours straight. Luckily for us heel-wearers, this season, flats have gone flat-out big and have slowly made their way onto the list of acceptable-shoes-to-wear-out-at-night list. As a shoe-obsessed freak, I never thought I’d be ok with this, but after checking out all the new styles, I may just have to succumb to wearing a fab pair of flats out at night and being ridiculously comfortable for once.
Chloe
Case in point! All dolled up with a pair of Loub Flats
Giorgio Armani
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Tabitha Simmons
Valentino
COLOR~
Here’s one that is so easy to pull off, yet everyone around me seems to always be going Beetlejuice. PUT ON SOME COLOR, GIRL! It’s refreshing, it’ll make you feel alive, it draws attention, it never goes out of style, it brings out your best features, it’s more fun to coordinate with other colors and prints, the list goes on… Here are a few inspirations to get you out of your doldrums and into living la vida color!
CULOTTES~
This trend is making a courageous comeback this season. It’s very Katherine Hepburn, it’s very Parisian chic and it’s very unsexy to the male species (as I have once been told by a male fashion photographer). But who cares about them anyway… This one’s for your lady friends. These big pants were big about 8 years ago and then went on a bit of a hiatus, but I sure am glad they’re back, and I think to stay for at least another year or two. Pair your culottes with a fun crop top or simple sleek t-shirt and give the whole look some height with a fab pair of heels.
Adam Lippes leather culottes
Roksanda Ilincic culottes
OVERALLS~
You could be a farmer in these clothes, but I prefer chic trendsetter instead. Overalls aren’t just child’s play anymore, they’re hitting the streets in a very mature way. Whether they’re denim or leather, shorts or skirt overalls, I am obsessed with this returned trend. It’s just something new to try and rock with a high pair of heels and a pretty top out to dinner or party… or with a cute pair of espadrilles and even a crop top for lunch with your favorite MsFits!
As one of our favorite authors, Paulo Coelho once wrote, “If it’s still in your mind, it is worth taking the risk.” Get out there MsFits, and take a fashion risk!
~A&J @msfitforsociety
Ms Fit for Society 