Banana Republic – Signature9 http://198.46.88.49 Lifestyle Intelligence Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:55:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.4 Fashion’s Night Out New York: Top 10 Events for Low Key Shoppers http://198.46.88.49/style/fashion/fashions-night-out-new-york-top-10-events-for-low-key-shoppers http://198.46.88.49/style/fashion/fashions-night-out-new-york-top-10-events-for-low-key-shoppers#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:55:57 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=15691

Your favorite fashion accessories are classic, stylish, and never covered in logos or overly apparent signs of flash. A glass of champagne or small sign of special service is appreciated, but extravagant spectacles that would put you in the middle of enormous crowds are the last things you’d sign up for voluntarily.

We covered the top 10 Fashion’s Night Out events for celeb seekers, but if your idea of a shopping good time doesn’t involve battling throngs of adoring fans, there are plenty of events that give a good reason to come out. Silent auctions, charitable contributions, complimentary cocktails and shopping bonuses are just a few of the things on offer.

Akris

Who: Former Anna Wintour assistant Claiborne Swanson Frank, Veronica Swanson Beard, Alexis Swanson Traina, and Vogue Photography Director Ivan Shaw

What: A photography exhibition Indigo Light is a series of portraits by Claiborne Swanson Frank. Partial proceeds benefit Baby Buggy.

Where: 835 Madison Avenue

Anthropologie

Who: Landscape artist Jim Denevan, the subject of a documentary by filmmaker Meredith Danluck.

What: Denevan’s drawing on Siberia’s Lake Baikal is displayed on Anthropologie’s digital exhibition space, www.theAnthropologist.net. Attendees will get a sneak peek of Danluck’s documentary about the artist’s Siberia expedition while enjoying cocktails.

Where: 75 Ninth Avenue

Banana Republic (Soho location)

Who: Banana Republic designers offering style tips from 6-8pm.

What: Sparkling wine, hors d’oeuvres and shopping incentives on full-priced merchandise all night long and a presentation of the 2010 Fall/Holiday Collection. Purchases of $100 or more and gain entry into a drawing for two tickets to the Banana Republic Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show.

Where: 550 Broadway

Blanc de Chine

Who: Musician Dana Leong, performing live. Leong is a cellist, trombonist and composer whose music combines hip-hop, jazz and electronic music.

What: Catering, a gift with purchase, raffle for one of Blanc de Chine’s $400 travel blankets and the opportunity to view one-of-a kind items from the Museum of Chinese in America’s historical collection. A percentage of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the museum.

Where: 673 Fifth Avenue

Hermès

Who: Hermès scarf specialists

What: An evening of scarves, seemingly built around the style spotting site J’aime mon carré. Show off  your own Hermès scarf or stop by for scarf-tying demonstration showcasing fall styles from 6pm – 8pm.

Where: 691 Madison Avenue

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A Day at the Beach: Little Black Dress of the Week http://198.46.88.49/style/fashion/a-day-at-the-beach-little-black-dress-of-the-week http://198.46.88.49/style/fashion/a-day-at-the-beach-little-black-dress-of-the-week#respond Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:53:09 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=14248 With the summer, comes the beach. And with the beach comes the dilemma of finding a cover up that doesn’t look like a cover up. Let’s face it, most swimwear cover ups are not very versatile or flattering. Luckily, we’ve got a dress that can take you to the beach, then the supermarket, and that evening concert in the park.

Staring at Stars makes a cute little t-back dress in a faded black that is perfect for the beach. The fact that the color is bit faded means it won’t look to harsh in the bright sun of the beach, and the loose cut makes it casual and breezy. The subtle embroidery at the neckline sets it apart from your basic cover-ups. Paired with the Loop de Loop sandals by Reef in gold, this dress becomes casual enough for the beach but pulled together enough to wear elsewhere. To bring the look to evening, add a mixed media bracelet and bangles; the leather, sparkles and gold combine in an interesting manner to fancy up the dress while adding a bit of festival style. Top off the whole look with a skinny belt with rose buckle to add definition to the waist without detracting from the easy-going nature of the outfit.

Staring at Stars Embellish T-Back Dress in Black, Sizes XS-L, $68 {Urban Outfitters}

Reef Loop de Loop Sandal in Gold,  Whole Sizes 5-11, $33.17 {Endless}

Trio Twist Bracelet, $35 {Banana Republic}

Rachel Roy Goldtone Bangles, $38 {Macy’s}

Rose Buckle Skinny Belt in Apricot, Sizes S-L, $30 {Topshop}

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In the Navy: What to Wear This Weekend http://198.46.88.49/style/in-the-navy-what-to-wear-this-weekend http://198.46.88.49/style/in-the-navy-what-to-wear-this-weekend#respond Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:22:19 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=13860 If you live on the East Coast, you may be discovering that the heat is unbearable in your work clothes. Good news: the weekend is just around the corner, and we have a suggestion for a dress that will help you handle the heat without forgoing style.

Soft Joie makes a lovely little ruffled navy dress in a soft, lightweight jersey perfect for a lazy weekend. The navy dress has a simple silhouette with a few feminine details thrown in, like a ruffles at the neckline and braided material for straps. A lightweight stretch belt in white and light cognac keep the airiness of the dress grounded and gives a bit of definition. Slip on some mid-height wedges in tan from Clarks to add height and, as a bonus,  your feet will be happy all day. A cuff with some subtle details keeps things streamlined while adding a hint of color. Top off the whole look with bright, nylon tote to add a pop of color and provide a place for everything you need to hit a festival or beach.

Soft Joie Ruffled Jersey Dress

$158  Sizes: XS-L {Nordstrom}

Cake Decoration Belt

$38 Sizes: S-L {Anthropologie}

Laguna Cove Wedge

$72 Sizes: 5.5-12 {Clarks}

Feather Buckle Wrap Cuff

$38 {Free People}

Nylon Buckle Tote

$49.50 Shown in Yellow, also available in Teal, Khaki and Black {Banana Republic}

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