Summer Layering

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Now that it’s basically summer — the proliferation of mandals, screaming children on the subway, my overworked sweat glands and the eggs frying on the sidewalk attest to that, though I’m truly not complaining — you may be lamenting the loss of layering –  after all, with 98° weather, the fewer the clothes the better. But the tank and booty short routine can get real old real fast. So before you lock those cardigans away in storage forever i.e. the next three months, consider these few tips on layering for summer.

Best Outfits for the Best Outdoor Brunch Spots in NYC

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

If you live in New York City, you know the best part of Saturday and Sunday afternoon is basking in the warm sunlight with great food and strong drinks. If you’re not a fan of brunch, you apparently live in the wrong city – on every block there is at least one place you can get Eggs Benedict and a Bloody Mary to stave off hangover blues. As warm weather nears, more restaurants are opening their walls and outdoor seating for your enjoyment. But what to wear to this fabulous, yet casual occasion? Our guide below tells you how to dress for our favorite brunch spots in NYC.

RED CARPET REPORT CARD: January Jones in Chanel

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

In this edition of Red Carpet Report Card, January Jones will be graded on her Chanel Resort 2011 look worn to the Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Dinner celebrating film and fashion. See how she looked after the jump.

Kanye Brings Back the Denim Jacket

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Has anyone noticed that Kanye has been rocking a ton of denim jackets lately? Or maybe it’s the same one. I though the cardinal rule of wearing a denim jacket was that you could NOT wear it with jeans? Well, what do I know, I’m merely a blogger and he designs for Louis Vuitton.

Performing his hit song ‘Heartless’ on American Idol, Kanye rocks the denim jacket, and even has an extra t-shirt in his back pocket in case he needs to change.

SHOP: Obey Men’s Black Denim Jacket from Shopflick

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Obey is the L.A.-based line designed by Shepherd Fairey, the internationally renowned graphic artist who created the famous Obama “Hope” poster.