FashionSpotter

It's not beyond me to stop amazingly dressed people and ask "Where did you get that?". It's also not beyond me to compliment someone on an outfit well done. Think of this blog as the ultimate passing on of shine. I also like to take pictures of people who let me take pictures of them and their cool outfits.

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FashionSpotter turned 1 today!

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My work belongs to everyone. My life belongs to me. @kerrywashington #paleyliveny

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Hanging with @kerrywashington #paleyliveny (at The Paley Center for Media)

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Great Fall Look...

Spotted NYU student Heather Schindler cruising around Manhattan's East Village in this grownup school girl back-to-the-books look. I'm a sucker for a shirred waist skirt...and hers is vintage American. It even has an old union label to prove it! Gotta love a girl who surfs eBay for great finds before midterms. The rest of her look is also all vintage..except from her satchel from Madewell. 

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FashionSpotter's Picks For Best Emmy Looks...

Good stuff...and only a couple notes to add. I was almost over cobalt until I saw Allison Williams hit the red carpet. I love cobalt. It is sadly overexposed for the season. Kristen Connolly from "House of Cards" was my absolute favorite. She nails it for a Fall awards show. 

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Stylemates...

This couple makes me feel like quoting Woody Allen. In the meantime, I'm pretty sure their thrift would make Macklemore proud. Married for about a year it is pretty clear that Rog & Bee Walker suit one another. Both are photographers living in Mott Haven. 

On Rog: Hat, street vendor. Glasses, Leisure Life NYC at 559 Myrtle Ave. in Brooklyn. Shirt, blazer, and pants are from Uniqlo. Blazer, H&M. Shoes are thrift. 

On Bee: Hat, Art Comes First (check out this video! http://www.artcomesfirst.com/). Blazer, Urban Outfitters. Shirt, Forever 21. Pants, Levi's. Shoes, vintage Stuart Weitzman. 

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At least one black model at Bibhu...two Asians. #mbfw Where's the diversity? It's...2014! (Spring, that is) (at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week)

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Spotted: Olivia Palermo front row at Bibhu Mohapatra Spring '14 looking pretty awesome.

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.@Refinery29 New York editor @anniegeorgia between #MBFW shows. If your hair is going to blow with the wind, don't you want it to happen this way? #gorge!

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My pick for best look in show #mbfw #spring2014 @myrebeccataylor

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Sockless Perfection...

Dear ScarJo,  Your new fiance is HOT. Those sockless feet stuffed in loafers paired with an amazing tux....well, it's just perfection. That is one heck of a well-dressed French man. Teach us your ways ScarJo.  xo,  The immediate thoughts in my head upon seeing this INFphoto.com pic

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Queen of Selfies...

I'm pretty sure my cousin Kay Reed is the best selfie picture taker around. Not only is she the queen of selfies, but I think she is also the queen of multi-tasking #metime. The sun is clearly out in Chicago today, because she's found a rooftop to dwell, tweet, blog, and email from! Kay's bikini: Victoria's Secret. 

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#SMWreporter

I attended February 2013 Social Media Week in New York. 

Using a "Global" pass I had unlimited access to hundreds of thought provoking and groundbreaking events. Being chosen to be one of two Social Media Week reporters in Berlin would turn that global pass into a REAL passport to so much more. I'm a journalist by trade so during last winter's SMW that's how I approached making connections and featuring the digital tastemakers behind changing the landscape of how the world communicates and shares information. I created this photo series for my fashion blog: http://fashionspottr.tumblr.com/post/43662810430/social-media-week-is-happening-in-new-york-and

If I can do that with a few iPhone snaps, imagine what I can do with a Nokia Lumia 1020. Pick me to be one of your Berlin Social Media Week correspondents, most importantly because I won't just approach the task as a contest, but as a real job. #SMWreporter

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Pre-Fall...

Ladies, this is a fab way to extend all those awesome summer jumpers we've purchased. This is also the way you wear a crop sweater without offending the eyes of people who don't get the whole abbreviated, belly-button exposing, top craze. (I know I don't get it!!). Bosnian model, Tea Jusic of Muse Model Management looks perfect for her next casting call. This is also the perfect look for a drizzly, cool, NYC day. I'm loving how the crop top covers the low back of her overalls but still reveals a little something. Super femme! Minus the cool moccasins, she's in Zara from head-to-toe including the necklace. The large clutch is All Saints. 

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This #Marimekko baby doll dress is EVERYTHING on a beautiful NYC summer day. Well done Pauline Georges! This is why America loves Aussie imports. We welcome you and your awesome sense of style!

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"You Look Smart Today..."

One of the coolest things that ever happened to me while working as a desk assistant after college at ABC News for Peter Jennings was a style compliment. I showed up to the World News Tonight writing and producing rim one day in Annie Hall-inspired, high-waisted, khaki, wide-legged pants from Club Monaco. I kept things basic with a simple white button-down from J.Crew and brown pumps with a pointed toe. As I passed out scripts he swiveled around in his chair and breezed out "You look smart today...," in his high-brow, aristocratic, Canadian accent. I was so darn pleased with myself. 

UVA Law student Victoria Murphy should also be pleased with herself. I have a major crush on her smart yet fashionable work attire. I have no doubt she'll be a partner someday while wearing attire that would make Donna, Rachel, Jessica and every other character on Suits drool in their legal briefs. Here is the rundown of her amazing picks: 

Glasses - Warby Parker, Ainsworth collection

Romper and Blouse - Theory

After hours shoes to walk home in - Jack Rogers

Amazing summer-to-fall straw bag - Yves Saint Laurent

Multi-colored tote - Bottega Veneta

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Demure...

de·mure  

/diˈmyo͝or/

Adjective

(of a woman or her behavior) Reserved, modest, and shy.

(of clothing) Lending such an appearance.

Synonyms

coy - modest - unassuming

Not a lot of people can pull this definition off with the finesse my friend Carolyn Hsu can. This looks generates interest with its unique textures and patterns. One might argue the stellar execution of this outfit is far from coy. But it totally rocks the essence of what I think is one of the most beautiful words in the dictionary. As Editorial Director of Makeup.com and creator of thedailyobsession.net and thehsucloset.com, Carolyn knows what works. Her Michael Van der Ham dress was a brilliant pick for her engagement brunch recently held at Bobo in Manhattan. And although she will tell you her religious views are "The Christian denomination: Louboutin", she chose bridal gold Manolo Blahnik's to make the rounds with friends and loved ones for this occasion. Bracelets are Cartier and Alexis Bittar.