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Trend Report–Week of 11/27/2015: The Gisele Effect

Trend Report–Week of 11/27/2015: The Gisele Effect

Okay. It’s time we had a chat about those goddamn Stuart Weitzman boots. You know what I am talking about. They retail for $655, look adorable with black patterned tights, and Taylor Swift’s white girl army can’t stop being photographed in them. Ever since Gisele pranced around a black and white room in August, these over the knee boots have been the only thing trend websites deem worthy of talking about. Rightfully so; they are cute as hell. And since this Fall has been unu

WIWT: Thanksgiving 2015

WIWT: Thanksgiving 2015

Thanksgiving is the time of year to find out your cousins are continuing to slightly one-up you, show off your boyfriend’s baking skills, and discover if you have finally aged out of the kids table (Spoiler Alert: I haven’t). Turkey makes you sleepy and mashed potatoes make you bloated, so a Thanksgiving outfit needs to be both “on point” to show off your hip college girl style to aunts and uncles, and comfy enough for the 7pm power nap before Black Friday madness. Thanksgiv

WIWT: Bum Chic Bum Genre

WIWT: Bum Chic Bum Genre

My lavish, super posh Manhattan Sundays consist of eating peanut butter from Whole Foods out of the jar, binge watching Aziz Ansari’s new comedy: Masters of None, and configuring Microsoft Access for my Monday morning class. I am the type of person that cannot get housework or homework done in pajamas or sweat pants, and when I leave my house around 2pm for a tall Pike Roast from the Starbucks down the street, I prefer to look somewhat presentable. My “Day Off” clothes consis

Trend Report—Week of 11/13/2015: Bobble Hats

Trend Report—Week of 11/13/2015: Bobble Hats

Ah, November: the time of year when The Basic White Girl flips her calendar from Pumpkin Spice Latte to Salted Caramel Mocha, and the street vendors of New York flip their tables from sunglasses and baseball caps to pashminas and beanies. Being the most accessible and affordable fashion spot on the entire island, those street vendors know what will sell fast, and in large quantities. This month, I noticed most of their winter hats are thick, knit beanies with a faux fur or kn

WIWT: The New Work Uniform

WIWT: The New Work Uniform

There have been many articles recently about the life benefits of a capsule wardrobe; they all focus on having a small closet where everything goes together, making the decision of “what do I wear today?” smoother than ever before. Working at Tory Burch for about a month and a half now, I’ve noticed the day to day wardrobe of the powerful ladies of corporate retail have a common theme: dark wash denim, tailored blazers, and a versatile blouse. I have seen this standard outfi

Trend Report–Week of 11/6/2015: Wrapped in my Cocoon

Trend Report–Week of 11/6/2015: Wrapped in my Cocoon

It’s crazy to think I was just writing about ways to transition your summer clothes into fall, and now it’s time to start thinking about the winter coat. October is the best time to start shopping for winter coats stores are starting to bring out their winter styles, and you have time to shop around and compare styles and prices before the temperature makes shopping more urgent. Masculine shapes and simple furnishings are key components of outerwear this season, made out of s

WIWT: Flying with Style

WIWT: Flying with Style

I don’t fly often for multiple reasons: Airports give me anxiety, and I don’t have a lot of time or extra money to travel during the school year. When I am flying, I like to pretend I am some hot celebrity that is going to be photographed for every tabloid, or I am on my way to very important business meeting, and I need to look pulled together at all times in case I see a familiar face. Arriving to your destination dressed for the day is the best way to start your vacation.

Trend Report–Week of 10/23/2015: Straight Edge

Trend Report–Week of 10/23/2015: Straight Edge

Shorts and sundress season is officially over, and everyone is looking for that perfect pair of denim they can rock with their fall ankle boots and winter snow boots. For the last decade, skinny jeans have been the wardrobe staple—they are easy to dress down for a lazy day in class, and to dress up with a pair of black heels for a night out with the ladies. Although skinny jeans will always hold a special place in the millennial’s heart (and wardrobe), straight leg jeans are

Trend Report– Week of 10/16/2015: Saddle Up

Trend Report– Week of 10/16/2015: Saddle Up

The Chloe Drew and Marcie bag has been spotted on what seems like every hot celebrity and fashion blogger this month, and it’s clear why: This season’s “It Bag” has a stiff structure which is great for concealing bulky wallets and phone cases, and its rounded shape is a modern, “boho chic” update to the standard rectangular cross body. If you can’t afford the $1,350 Chloe saddle bag, retail stores offer more affordable alternatives at various price points. Crossbodys with lea

WIWT: Better Than Cable

WIWT: Better Than Cable

I love incorporating masculine elements into my outfits: a crisp button up under a fitted sweater makes me look straight out of a Brooks Brothers catalog, which I love. Recently, I have been switching out the skinny jeans in my closet in favor of different trousers in neutral tones; I have found trousers feel less constricting on my legs and flatter my small waist, and buying them in shades of black, navy, and khaki make them easy to incorporate into my wardrobe. Today’s out

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I, Riley O'Connor, believe personal style should be accessible, endearing, and above all, fun.

My life in New York features drugstore makeup, secondhand clothing, and an aspiration to one day own a dachshund.

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