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11 Bold Swimsuits to Kick-Off Summer

Danika Daly — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:00:56 +0000

Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, and it’s time to break out the itsy-bitsy, cutout, bold print two-piece swimsuits and monokinis. We’ve rounded up our favorite swimsuit styles to kick-off summer from the high-waisted to the tribal print, perfect for anything from lounging poolside to rocking out at a music festival. Click through for the ultimate swimsuit guide.

High-Waisted

Embroidered Bustier and Bottoms, Mara Hoffman

One-Bag Weekend: The Memorial Day Essentials

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:22 +0000

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, which means it’s time to start packing for your weekend getaway. If you’re a packing procrastinator like myself and wait until the morning of departure to prepare a bag, there is a way to make things a little easier on yourself. Ready? Go grab a pen and paper and find 10 minutes to spare. In this handy how-to guide, you will see how easy it is to pack for your entire weekend, using only one weekender bag. Click through the gallery, think of a piece in your closet that matches each of these essentials and write it on the list. Come crunch time, you will be packed and ready to go in 10 minutes! Whether you’re going to the beach, lake or mountains, don’t overpack this year; check out our pointers after the jump instead.

Perfectly adorable and ideal for stashing your weekend essentials, this cheerful bag does the job right.

A lightweight silk dress won't take up a lot of room in your weekender and is perfect if you need to dress up for a dinner or event.

A small, neutral shoulder bag is a must for a long weekend. I chose this Reed Krakoff gem because it's super chic and pairs well with almost any outfit.

This hi lo racerback tank pairs perfectly with jean shorts for a casual but stylish daytime look.

You can't kick-off summer without a solid pair of cutoff denim shorts. These frayed versions are tailored enough to wear both on and off the shoreline.

A wedge is the perfect getaway shoe because it's easy to walk in but dresses up your wardrobe for night. And you can never go wrong with a design from the Madison Harding girls.

Not only does this cocktail ring boast a super cool design, it opens to reveal a tiny secret compartment. Perfect for the party, if you catch my drift.

Could this pink be more perfect to celebrate the beginning of summer? Plus, every cent of every Viva Glam sale still goes to help those affected by HIV and AIDS.

Makeup is not a requirement to enjoy the surf and sun, so keep it simple with a shimmering bronzing powder and not much else.

Perfect for walking on the beach, running to the farmers market or lounging by the bonfire, these sandals could be the only pair you wear all weekend.

This adorable dress is perfect for throwing on over your swimsuit or having lunch on the terrace.

This ultra-lightweight spray works to polish dry or damaged hair while it protects your locks from UV damage.

Nothing ages our precious skin like too much sun! Get a tan, but get it safely with quality sunscreen.

We are huge fans of Marimekko, so we are obviously obsessing over this pop-y graphic beach towel.

What is better than a bright tribal print for summer? Removable halter straps ensure a fab even tan.

It's still May, and the nights can carry quite the chill. This classic white-washed denim jacket is perfect for covering your shoulders as the sun goes down.

Fashion and function join forces best in a sunhat. Not only does it protect your face and hair from harmful UV rays, it looks fabulous dahhhling.

Gold tone spikes, dipped enamel and engraved skull beads make for the ideal summer statement necklace.

Night to Day: Outfit for a Shame-Free Sunday

Jessica Lapidos — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:00:51 +0000

The heat is rising, and so are the odds that you’re going to score tonight. You’re more of a Stride of Pride kinda gal, so you need a look that will hit it right at night, and then morph into perfect brunch regalia. Though this lady here is walking with her head held tall, her outfit still screams evening. The look I’ve compiled will get you thinking ahead, getting ready for the morning after. Just add luck.

Start with a skirt that plays hide and seek. The double slit will make it sexy for Saturday, but the length says it's brunch time.

Super Slit

For a hot night out, a little bustier that just meets the top of your high skirt is just the ticket. The bright colors keep it playful for day.

Pop the Top

Wear it open and slouched over the bustier tonight. Tomorrow, button up. The sheer will only let some of your true colors show.

Sheer Cover

This points in the direction of the girls' night out, but the size allows for a touch of modesty.

Bib Baubles

Giant primary bangles knock the dance floor down, but can also wrangle in a spanish omelet.

Bangin' Bright

The chunkier the heel, the larger the platform, the more acceptable (and painless) it will be to walk anywhere Sunday morning.

Thick Heel

Two tone neon-tan suits every all hours, and the adjustable strap gives you options. And it's size-y enough for a toothbrush.

Teeny Neon Satchel

It's all coming up roses the morning after. Let your eyes do the blushing, not your cheeks.

Rosy Shades

Heads Up! Broad Brims for Fall 2012

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:50:13 +0000

We were already sniffing out this wide-brimming phenomenon earlier this week, but when Marc Jacobs sent out magnanimous furry top hats, this trend got a head above the rest. Whether floppy like at Rachel Zoe, cowboy like at Nicholas K, or golden like at Samantha Pleet, the brims are thick set to go all the way around.

The Fashion Guide to Miami Art Basel 2011

Danika Daly — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:30:13 +0000

It’s that time of year when fashionable snowbirds fly south for annual art extravaganza Miami Art Basel. With hundreds of events to choose from, it’s sort of like rummaging through fashion week invites. But we’ve done the searching for you and compiled the most sizzling art and fashion fusion events to heat up your winter.

The Vogue Lounge

Thursday Dec. 1 and Friday Dec. 2, Noon – 7pm

Sagamore Hotel, 1671 Collins Ave

A two-day shopping event with Vogue featuring art and fashion collaborations from Keds x Opening Ceremony, Bond No. 9, Dee & Ricky and Lexus. Lexus will host a fashion workshop on the transformation of luxury auto parts recycled into fashion accessories. Since you’re in Miami, grab some beach accessories from the 2012 Artist Towel Series, designed by Barbara Kruger and Rirkrit Tiravanija.

12 Fantastic NON-Floral Prints from Fashion Week

Jessica Lapidos — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:02:07 +0000

In a season that’s been bloomin’ full of florals, it’s refreshing to see busy patterns that are powered by something other than flowers and more flowers. See a dozen designers that didn’t turn up roses, thankfully.

We’ve Got You Covered – 10 Pullovers for the Beach

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:55:32 +0000

Oh how we love the beach here at FashionIndie. Between the sand, surf and a nice piña colada, it’s difficult to ever leave once you arrive. Fashion is obviously a huge part of hitting the shore – swim suits, beach bags, sunglasses and beach cover-ups are necessary, and we need them to look fabulous always. If you’re baffled on what to throw over your suit while walking to the cabana for lunch, we have 10 fab beach pullovers you have to try.

Worst Tan Lines of Miami Swim Week

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:53:22 +0000

At last week’s Miami Swim Week, designers ran the gamut between the skimpiest bikini to full coverage one pieces. Then there’s that are in between that, that leaves the funkiest tan lines behind. We found the bathing suits that, while they may look super cool on, will have you looking a rather streaky naked.

While the print is less controversial than her previous Hindu disaster, Lisa Blue now seems to want you to leave the beach with a barcode on your belly.

A model walks the runway for the Diesel show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim at Raleigh Hotel on July 14, 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida.

What Thee Shouldst Wear for A Midsummer Day’s Work

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:50:01 +0000

Thy day is fraught with temperature burning.

Thou wouldst to wear a muumuu, else nothing,

but work awaits ye, chic o thee must be.

Hark! Ensembles o’er here! Thrice beest thine!

And all that is made cometh from here,

the States that doth be United in

America. Except for all shoes.

Find thyself looking bright to work ere’day,

Support thee and thy country in this way.

***Sparknotes version: Three looks for work on a summer’s day. All made in the USA, shoes not withstanding. See it all here.

Photo: Lucky Magazine

20 Pieces of Psychedelic Swag to Alter Perception

Jessica Lapidos — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:54:41 +0000

Like the Phish concert dazzling below, some things just have the power to alter perception. Though we unfortunately we can’t take their lighting mastermind Chris Kuroda with us to keep that the visuals alive, we do have wearable psychedelics.

With festival season upon us – Mountain Jam this weekend in Upstate NY, Bonnaroo next weekend (FashionIndie will be there!!), and Rothbury becoming an Electric Forest – you’ll need to transform once again into your wild child self.

1. Disco biscuit balls on your ears: Macy’s

2. Pointedly hand dyed: Matta Alex

3. Maxi to the clouds: Alice + Olivia

4. Vertically beaded bangle: Toast

5. Asymmetrically angled bright: Mara Hoffman

6. Kooky eyeballs hang as earrings: Circa Three Sixty

7. Acid washed bra-cum-shirt: Topshop

8. A bib necklace for when the jamming melts your face: Tom Binns

9. Tie dye sea foam opens up front: Thread Social

10. Rainbow rope is dope: Lee Angel Jewelry

11. Twist it up top: Akira

12. Swallow the psychedelic: Chaotic Clothing

13. Get lost in the swirls: D&G

14. Maximize the skirt with pleats and curving stripes: Alice + Olivia

15. With a bolt of lightening, you get to the stage on time: Jeremy Scott x Swatch

16. Ombre bikinis lure the eye: Vix

17. Made in Africa with wild patterns: Fair+True

18. Rock our your skull. Tarina Tarantino

19. Get tie-dye kicks, give child shoes: TOMS

20. Etched in, oil slick platforms give you a lift. Jeffrey Campbell

AND of course, the best accessory for Phishing the lot, or staking out a festival – a Hula Hoop.

Three 1-Bag Memorial Day Weekend Getaways: Let Us Do the Packing

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 26 May 2011 20:35:21 +0000

Ahh Memorial Day: beaches, bar-b-ques and bright sunny skies. The first long weekend to commence the summer is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited to get out of the city and into our new warm-weather clothes. Working in fashion, we know it’s difficult not to be a heavy packer, even when you’re only going away for a few days. So here it is, our picks for three one-bag Memorial Day getaways to the coolest destinations, each within a few short hours of New York City. And we’ve already done the packing for you, carefully outlined in the guide below. Happy holiday!

**With all of these guides, remember you will be wearing one of the daytime outfits to your destination. And, if you’re like us, you’ll probably be wearing most or all of the accessories too.

The Hamptons

The Bag
Bodhi “Weekender” Bag $648 – Sleek and luxe, just like your favorite string of Long Island beaches

The Accessories
Cutler & Gross Sunglasses $485

Alexander McQueen Mini Ivory Western Wicca Satchel $1,595

Malene Birger Ginau Mixed Bracelet Set $165

Aldo Stewarts Earrings $12

Belle Noel by Kim Kardashian 14KT Gold Stone and Pave Cocktail Ring $38

Marimekko Unikko Pink and Red Beach Towel $85

The Daytime Pieces
T by Alexander Wang Button Down Silk Tank $140

3.1 Phillip Lim Knot Front Pleated Short $295

T by Alexander Wang Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Shirt $188

Mara Hoffman Ruffle Bustier Bikini $220

Rag & Bone Emma Short $143

Diamond by Julien Macdonald Dark Pink Palm Print Kaftan $52

Topshop Rope Tie Leg Sandals $75

The Nighttime Pieces
Diane Von Furstenberg Bicolour Wrap Dress $535

Alice + Olivia Grace Belted Stretch-Silk Dress $330

Lanvin Ankle Strap Pumps $1,050

The Catskills

The Bag
Fossil Vintage Reissue Weekender $218 – Rustic and bohemian, this bag will hold all your mountainside lake looks

The Accessories
Barbara Bui Floyd Mini Fringe Bag $595

Alexander McQueen Head Skull Necklace $595

Alexis Bittar Gold Ombre Bracelet $270

Rebecca Norman Rocky Ring $135

Linda Farrow Retro Style Sunglasses $425

The Daytime Pieces
Damir Doma Cropped Tank Top $230

Love Sam Lace Top $99

Topshop Green Flippy Skirt $55

Undrest Liberty-Print Cotton Swimsuit $275

Fly London YLVA Platform Sandal $185

Victoria’s Secret Maxi Dress $48

The Nighttime Pieces
Miss Selfridge Orange Twill Crop Jacket $73

AllSaints Aztec Dress $460

Camilla and Marc Blind Call Leopard Frock $705

Yves Saint Laurent Tribute 105 $1,395

Cape Cod

The Bag
Buti Pebbled Calf Leather Weekender Travel Bag $540 – The perfect blue to match the skies of this classic, nautical vacation destination

The Accessories
Robindira Unsworth 22k Gold Hammered Hoops $144

Cynthia Rowley Denim Frame Heart Shoulder Bag $130

Larkspur & Hawk Emma Ring $850

Rag & Bone Short Brim Beach Hat $135

Kenneth Jay Lane Starfish Gold-Tone Bangle $84

Selima Optique Andy Round-Frame Acetate Sunglasses $325

The Daytime Pieces
H! by Henry Holland Beige Cropped Jersey Blouse $26

Rebecca Minkoff Hali Cut-Out Rose Print Shorts $228

Marc Jacobs Floral-Print Silk Tank $198

Karen Walker Belted Swing Skirt $180

Topshop Red & White Stripe Bandeau Cover Up $52

D&G Reversible Halterneck Bikini $300

Keds Champion Austin $50

The Nighttime Pieces
Alice + Olivia Cody Color Block Dress $368

Diane Von Furstenberg Mini Maize Silk Pleated Dress $695

Schutz Laser-Cut Platform $210

What is an absolute must-have for your Memorial Day getaway?

16 Geometric Swimsuits to Jog Your Memory

Jessica Lapidos — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:16:40 +0000

Jog my memory? Which memories? See, we forget so easily. I’m talking about memories of being naked (or as close to appropriately publicly naked as possible) during the summer. That’s why I’m showing you 16 bathing suits that are geometrically inspired. To, you know, remind you to get in shape.

1. H&M – A zig zag gem for $3.99.

2. Zingara – Bright stripe skimp.

3. L*Space – Fringe benefits of a one piece.

4. Adidas by Jeremy Scott – Get some fries to cover that shake.

5. Bambola – Squares within squares within stripes.

6. Roxy – Triangled triangles.

7. Concrete Jungle – Black and white bits.

8. Diane Von Furstenberg – Stripes like these illude optically.

9. Matthew Williamson – These shapes are a bit straggly, but super cute. Just be fit in it.

10. Mara Hoffman – Aztec two piece.

11. Dsquared2 – White looks even brighter on a tan.

12. Missoni – It’s so busy, you can get away with a little pooch until you get it together. And it’s Missoni, so it’s all good.

13. Paul Smith – Curves are cool, too.

14. Marni – Bubbled repeat on a high waist will conceal you.

15. VPL – Strap it on and make angles.

16. All Saints – Sparkle Aztec, sparkle.

If the sight of all these skimpy little things doesn’t inspire you to get off of your seat, stop blogging for a goddamn minute, quit skiving off yoga and go for a run maybe I’d be ready for a swimsuit!! Oh, wait, this is about you, not me. Yeah. Um. My memory is a little hazy. Time to start jogging.

One White Shirt, Three Different Outfits

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:30:03 +0000

A plain, white button down shirt is sooooo boring, right? Actually, it can be the most exciting piece in your closet. FashionIndie took this Reiss Concealed Placket Shirt and gave it three different makeovers for three very different situations. Whether in the office, at the beach or Sunday brunching, one white shirt will take you hundreds of places. Check out the looks below and tell us how you make a white shirt look fabulous in any situation.

To the office – There is nothing like a crisp, white shirt to show the world you’re in control. Pair it with a pencil skirt, power blazer and sexy heels to maximize its workplace potential.

Balmain Single Breasted Blazer $2,316, farfetch.com
Matthew Williamson Blu Pencil Leather Skirt $795, stylebop.com
Pierre Hardy Ankle Boots $1,190, thecorner.com

At the beach - Cute and comfortable, a breezy white shirt worn open over your bathing suit is a super chic beach look. A colorful bikini, embellished sandals and protective sun hat are perfect for a light lunch outside by the water.

Nine West Straw Floppy Hat $36, ninewest.com
Mara Hoffman Embroidered Bikini $334, matchesfashion.com
Steve Madden Guesst Leather Sandal $90, heels.com

Weekend brunch – What’s more adorable than putting a vintage spin on your favorite weekend dress with a loose white shirt? Take the shirttails and knot them around your waist for a carefree look. A bright pair of heels and cool sunglasses will top it off.

Topshop Black Rounded Flat Top Sunglasses $36, topshop.com
Valentino Lace Trimmed Dress $5,468, farfetch.com
Zara Satin Platform Sandal $99.90, zara.com
What are your favorite ways to wear a simple white shirt? How do you make it yours?

RED CARPET REPORT CARD: Kim Kardashian in Mara Hoffman

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:55 +0000

In this edition of Red Carpet Report Card, Kim Kardashian will be graded on her Mara Hoffman Spring 2011 look worn to the official grand opening of Wet Republic in Las Vegas. See how she looked after the jump.

Kim will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Fit: 4

Appropriateness: 5

Trendiness: 3

Styling: 3

Shoes: 3

Hair: 4

Makeup: 5

Pose: 5

Confidence: 5

This is a really cute look for Kim, especially at the grand opening of a Las Vegas casino swimming pool. The colors are great with her dark hair and skin. The red shoes clash with the dress, but other than that, she looks great.

Girl’s Guide to Coachella Clothing

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:45:55 +0000

A weekend of Californian madness is about to begin – dancing in the outdoors all the days long – at Coachella. If you’re lucky enough to be going, bring pieces like these to ensure a euphoric trip. When dressing for a festival, the goal is to look as visually stimulating as possible, the audience is just about as much of a show as the bands themselves. And the busier the patterns the more wild you’ll be, and the less likely it will look as dirty as it gets.

DRESSES: Maxis are breezy and make sitting on the ground no sweat. Little dresses are a blast, but don’t forget safety shorts. Try a romper for the built in safety short.

From left to right, click to shop: Unif, Dorothy Perkins, Topshop, Mara Hoffman, Derhy, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Brown, Topshop, Fashion Conscience, Matta, Malene Birger, Topshop, HMR

TOPS: If you’re going high waisted on the bottom, go for a croppy top. Sheer, jersey, and peace signs are all your friend.

From left to right, click to shop: Mara Hoffman, Otis & Maclain, Topshop, Foley + Corinna, Delia’s, French Connection, Topshop, Michael Stars, Lee, Z by Zandra Rhodes, Unif, Wildfox

SKIRTS: Long makes for swingy dancing. pull it up to make a dress. Short skirts + bathing suit bottoms work for play.

From left to right, click to shop: Fashion Conscience, Ruche, Delia’s, Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, Firetrap, Michael Kors, Lamie Panacotta, Delia’s

SHORTS: Fringes from pockets? Yes please! These wild shorts come are a feast for the eyes. Be loud on the bitty bottom.

From left to right, click to shop: Vena Cava, Diane von Furstenberg, Current Elliot, Missoni, PRPS, SuperTrash, Reluxe, Cacharel, Stine Goya

SHOES: So important to have shoes that secure your feet well. You don’t want to be slipping in flip flops at a festival. TOMS are perfect to climb everywhere, but strappy sandals will keep you dancing all Coachella long.

From left to right, click to shop: TOMS, Loeffler Randall, Steve Madden, OTBT, Diane von Furstenberg, TOMS, Jades24, Fabio, OTBT

20 Day-to-Night Dresses for Every Personality

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:16:19 +0000

You work hard and play hard, many times going out to dinner or drinks after leaving the office. Finding the perfect dress to take your from day to night can be a headache if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Our guide below will help you decide what mood you want to channel and all the dresses that will complement your personal style. From a blazer or cardigan to bare shoulder and big earrings, these dresses will carry you flawlessly from day to night.

For the beachy boho babe - from left:

Roxy “Shore Nuff” Dress $39.50 – amazon.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Summer Dress $366 – farfetch.com

American Eagle Printed Sundress $29.95 – ae.com

Warehouse Paradise Stripe Maxi Dress $161 – warehouse.co.uk

Delia’s Ruffle Dress $44.50 – store.delias.com

For the graphics-loving lady – from left:

Etro Printed Silk-Blend Mini Dress $2,000 – net-a-porter

Mara Hoffman Bow Back Dress $595 – jades24.com

Bensoni Croc Block Dress $725 – barneys.com

Diane von Furstenberg Adalvino Sleeveless Print Dress $398 – neimanmarcus.com

Billabong Island Dress $36 – buckle.com

For the chic minimalist mama - from left:

Maison Martin Margiela Kaki Silk Dress $769 – shopmrsh.com

Topshop Petite Cream Sleeveless Tuck Detail Dress $80 – us.topshop.com

Alexander McQueen Fitted Jersey Dress $1,555 – harveynichols.com

Cacharel Textured Knit Dress $495 – lagarconne.com

Elie Tahari ‘Marissa’ Dress $295 – farfetch.com

For the sexy girlie-girl - from left:

Topshop Polka Dot Dress by Wal G $74 – us.topshop.com

Gucci Knot-Front Two-Tone Silk-Satin Dress $2,115 – net-a-porter.com

Temperly London Mini Silvana Cutout Embellished Silk-Georgette Dress $1,095 – net-a-porter.com

Valentino Lace Trimmed Dress $5,376 – farfetch.com

Herve Leger Bandage-Dress With V-Neck $2,061 – jades24.com

Nomadic Warrior Mother Wear by Mara Hoffman

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:24:04 +0000

From a very pregnant Mara Hoffman came a collection of tribute to the “sacred mother of the warrior”. Set to the sounds of a live Mara-clad band dispelling languid sonic vibrations, the walk through presentation at The Box in Lincoln Center featured around twenty statuesque women – pillars of desert nomads. With chained tassel body jewelry, true black turbans and age old layered travelling shaded spectacles, the vibes oozed traces of India. It just so happens to be her top foreign destination.

The prints brings her world to life; kaleidoscope visions of feathers and feral stripes. Using enormous cuts, the airy texture swims in full, shaping the body while fluttering. Extra material is used as a shawl, often covering the entire back starting at the head. Pleasant to see from the front, but perhaps a bit misleading from behind. Her more structured pieces dabble in craft, á la braiding as bodice. In the most unique ensemble to the rest of the, we see a multicolored tripped out tribal on an opaque pant and generous shouldered, long sleeve body hugging dress. Look closely at some of their hands, the black polish seeps down past the knuckles. She’s not afraid to get her hands dirty. Warrior mother indeed.

Photos by Jessica Lapidos

MIAMI SWIM WEEK: Mara Hoffman Spring 2011 Swim

The Fashion Web — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:56:00 +0000

Mara Hoffman chose iconic American rock songs evoke a cool bohemian feeling for her 2011 Swim Resort collection show in Miami during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Miami. Ms. Hoffman is a New York based designer with schooling from Parsons School of Design and the renowned Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design

Pretty looks at Mara Hoffman Spring 2011 presentation

The theme of California girls with international rock hippie flair came thru brilliantly in a fantastic collection. The show channeled her travel inspirations of far flung places like Goa and beyond. The runway pieces were effortless with printed dresses, hooded shorts, après sun robes and cowl-neck cover-ups.

The models were prettily styled with bandannas, messy braids and sun-kissed makeup. Ms. Hoffman designed her suits with African-inspired prints and tie-dye details in fresh, light colors. The palette included soft aqua, pink and magenta with the requisite slimming black. There were so many wearable looks that looked comfortable and flattering on non-model bodies that I could see the audience mentally checking off on their ‘to buy’ list.

Hoffman’s white bikinis featuring pops of print at the bandeau and side of the bottoms looked very relaxed and ‘chill’ as they say in Goa.

Fittingly Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire” finished up the finale and it’s easy to imagine any girl wearing these suits hearing a boy plead “Let me stand next to your fire.”

LINK LOVE:MIAMI SWIM WEEK: Mara Hoffman Spring 2011 Swim

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SALES: Mara Hoffman S/S Sample Sale Friday May 21- Sunday May 23

Rebecca Alexander — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:02:36 +0000

Mara Hoffman Summer Sample Sale. Click through for details…

Friday, May 21- 10 am to 7pm
Saturday, May 22- 10am to 7pm
Sunday, May 23- 11am to 6pm

60 Mercer Street
Soho

All resort and spring dresses tops and bottoms up to 80% off retail.
All resort swim wear up to 75% of retail!!!
Tons of dresses and bathing suits all current.

Image: Guatemala ruched sweetheart dress: retail $374, sample sale: $150 (60% off)

RUNWAY: Mara Hoffman Fall/Winter 2010

Saynt — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:52:01 +0000

Mara Hoffman presented her Fall/Winter 2010 collection at Open house Gallery (201 Mulberry Street between Kenmare and Spring). There will also be a musical performance by Living Sacrifice-www.allforthemountain.com. Twenty live models wore looks from the Fall/Winter collection. “Being a fan of performing and visual arts, this was the perfect format to display the collection,” said Hoffman. “The setting will be mystical and cosmic with ceremonial elements incorporated to full immerse the audience and allow one to really connect with the collection.”

The Fall/Winter 2010 collection is futuristic, chic with strong feminine direction, it includes dresses and separates with mixed print and solid combos, with ruching details and different textures combined together within a single garment, as well as solid metallic gunmetal jackets. The collection features bold prints in darker tones with pops of colors such as red, greens, blues and purple. Fabrics used are washed silks, printed chiffons, silk jersey mixed with suede and velvet chiffon burnout.

Mara Hoffman Sample Sale 80% Off

Rebecca Alexander — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:13:05 +0000

Mara Hoffman will be having a sample sale starting December 10th- 12th.

DECEMBER 10TH AND 11TH
10AM TO 7PM

DECEMBER 12TH
11AM TO 6PM

120 W. 28TH STREET, 4TH FLOOR

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Runway 2.0

Corey Moran — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:07:52 +0000

I have been itching to write this post since Saturday night, and all you lovely folks who follow my seemingly boring ass on Twitter would know. Not only was I happy to finally be back to my home (which I haven’t seen in quite some time), but I was able to bring an amazing fashion event with me! Runway 2.0 was Saturday night at the Burchfield Penney Art Center on the Buffao State College campus. The event was a great fundraiser for the blossuming fashion program that BSC has been developing over the past few years. Erin Habes (a professor at the school and buyer for Krudmart) was kind enough to ask little old me to judge the event, and I am glad I was around to do so!

The show featured designs from past alumni, current students, and local Buffalo designers as well. I was lucky enough to see some wonderful pieces from designers like Melitza Rodriguez, Tanisha Harris, David Brinson, Barbara Poletowski, Fausto Abreu, Meaghan Rea, Tetsuma Ueda, Crystal Robbins, Ti Zhou, Chelsea Bennett, Julia Oakes, Angela Brown, Tiffany Landon, New Era Caps, Girls In Skirts, Aella, Kezia Pearson, Kate Palame, Morgen Love, Mara Hoffman, and Mr. Buffalo Fashion himself Adam Lippes. It’s not hard to see that this was not a small little show. I have to give all the participants and designers a huge congrats, everything looked great. I was also lucky enough to work with my good friend and photographer Max Collins on getting some awesome backstage shots of all the models hanging out and getting ready as well. All for all you indies reading this I can assure you that there are some designers featured in this post that you will hearing a lot more about, an not just from me!

Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOW: Runway 2.0 (runway shots)

Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Runway 2.0 (backstage)

Thanks to Stephen Soroka and Max Collins for the images!