New York City Style: #2

New York City Style: #2

 

                NEW YORK CITY STYLE

New York City Style has to be one of the most sought after styles of  fashion  in the world.  And yet, no one even thinks of NYC in these “branding” terms.  As a New York City Stylist for 20 years and a handbag designer for 15 years, I can conclusively say that the fashion street inspiration you see in NYC  is definitely a sought after style of fashion around the globe.

I have always stated that I have found the inspirations for the designs of the Clutch Bags NY handbag collection on the streets of New York City.  I have never doubted this inspirational flow for one minute.  I think it could be attributed to the shear amount of people that live and roam the city here everyday.  That, and also, there is a certain sense of daring that exists in the water and the air of New York City.  It is a certain daring that gives you a bit of a lift every now and again, (and sometimes more often than not) to just go ahead, wear it out, try it out, give it a shot, go ahead and do it!  These are the motivational inspirations that live inside our heads when one lives in NYC; the inner voices that  tell you to dare a little , to live a little bit more.  These are the voices that say “just because no one else is doing it doesn’t mean you can’t. It means that there is more of a clear runway for you to try it”.

I truly believe that the main reason a New Yorker feels inspired to dare and live outside the box, is because there are no boundaries in New York City when it comes to testing the temperature of the water, so to speak.  A more simple way to say this is that no one will criticize you for trying something new, for wearing something different, for stating your opinion.  New Yorkers are tolerant, for the most part.  And so is their tolerance for fashion and for trends.

I love New York City and I love that Clutch Bags NY is a part of the New York City Style that exists within its avenues and boroughs.  After all, this is the place where all my inspiration is found to design cool leather handbags and purses.

Part #2: New York City Style

New York City Style pictured  above wears an urban girlie sexy look for getting around this cold, wintery city.  I love how she mixes the cream chiffon dress with the black opaque tights.  This is a great juxtaposition of style that took a bit of thought and execution.  It is a great way to make use of those spring-summer dresses that just never seem to get enough play.  And what better way to work any dress this season, then with a pair of black opaque tights.  I do not think there has been any winter season I can remember that has seen so many black opaque tights on the streets.  Ladies, listen up.  the black opaque tight is probably the easiest, and quickest accessory update you can do to turn your everyday dress into an up to the minute fashion statement.   Pairing it with a black ankle boot is key, as opposed to the knee-high boot. Seeing more of the leg is the idea here.  Don’t blow it with a high boot.  The coat is what adds more to the girlie sexy look.  It is that big fur collar that just envelopes her and wreaks feminine instinct! The handbag definitely gets  a little lost here, so I wanted to suggest the Feed Bag from Clutch Bags NY.  It is a great leather handbag that can sit on your shoulder, but that can also swing from your hand easily enough.   Add a to-go coffee cup and you are on your way to work and looking really cute doing it! Voila!  New York City Style is born again!

 

See you next week for #3 😉

 

kisses and Keep It Clutch!

Laura Dotolo