Style Icon — Athena Calderone

Athena Calderone graduated from Parsons, has done modeling and created a line of custom children’s products. She is now an interior designer and writer of the blog Eye-Swoon. 

Athena in Suno          Athena in a jumpsuit

(Left) Suno dress

Athena in A.L.C.   Athena in black

(Left) A.L.C. dress, Nicholas Kirkwood pumps

Athena in fur   Athena in Peter Pilotto

(Right)  Reformation top, Peter Pilotto skirt

Athena in white   Athena in Topshop

(Right) Topshop top, Helmut Lang pants, Alejandro Ingelmo shoes

 

Neighborhood Store — Patricia Field

Charlotte Olympia Popcorn                              Movie Popcorn Purse

Save $536
Charlotte Olympia, $600                     Patricia Field, $64

                     Shiny Milk Carton Purse

Save $4,760
Chanel, $4,800                                           Patricia Field, $40

Tu Es Mon Tresor 2                        Stripe Fake Fur Clutch

Save $809
Tu Es Mon Tresor, $895                             Patricia Field, $86

Les Petite Joueurs        Robot Face Purse

Save $522
Les Petits Joueurs, $610                             Patricia Field, $88

Charlotte Olympia Flirty         Pin Up Clutch

Save $1,047
Charlotte Olympia, $1,115                           Patricia Field, $68

                              

Save $4,967
Kathrine Baumann, $4,995                          Patricia Field, $28

                           Action Movie Purse

Save $567
Charlotte Olympia, $663                               Patricia Field, $96

Patricia Field is a highly acclaimed costume designer. She won an Emmy for her work on Sex and the City, and was nominated for an Academy Award for The Devil Wears Prada. Her eponymous boutique is located on 306 Bowery in Manhattan…a block away from my dorm room!

Love This Brand — Charlotte Olympia

Charlotte Olympia Dellal has been inspired by fairy tales, burlesque, Mexico, and of course, cats…but my personal favorite is her recent collection, which takes cues from traditional Chinese aesthetics. 

Mei Xiang pumps, Martial satin sandals, Eternally Dolly suede pumps

Ming Blue Koi pumps, The Great Wedge of China sandals, Ying Yang minaudière

Pandora Carp clutch, Lantern tasseled satin bag, Take Me Away box clutch

 

Stand Out — But Stay Warm!

Now that we are in the dead of winter, it makes sense to see most every person outside wearing a coat. What does not make sense is walking through a sea of drabby black coats. Here are a few pieces guaranteed to give the wearer a street style advantage!

Nº21 overisze coat; MSGM digital print coat; Au Jour Le Jour lips print duchesse coat

Derek Lam bonded leather trenchcoat; Liska brushstroke print coat;  Marc Jacobs, silk jacquard coat

Etro cotton coat;  Dolce & Gabbana embroidered cape coat; Opening Ceremony jacquard coat