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The Clothes Coach

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We met Kristin Ezell/The Clothes Coach a few months back at Digital Moda where she was wowed by darling Papusza Couture. Ever feel like you could really use some help shopping, figuring out the perfect career-wear, or a special something for that special event? Kristin is your girl! Click here to see exactly how she can help. Kristin is an Image Consultant in New York City finishing up her certificate at the Fashion Institute of Technology, while also pursuing her other career as a classically trained soprano. La-la-la-la lovely!

Classic B&W with Yellow POP!

The Art Gallery Curator

I started building this outfit with the ruffled shirt because I’m a total sucker for a popped collar.  I especially like this Kate Boggiano because it’s feminine and well structured, which makes it work appropriate and easily transformable for cocktail hour.

Lara Miller is my favorite Darling designer because her pieces are clean and simple, which is very much my personal style.  Pairing the blue and white striped shirt with her black cigarette capris will create a long and lean look as vertical stripes are most flattering.  And side zips are always a winner in my book.

Cinching at the waist with this precious faux leather bow belt will help to soften the structured shirt and give you some subtle curves.  Plus, a portion of every Sue Rock Original goes toward supporting the lives of survivors of domestic violence living in transitional housing.  A fashion-conscious woman should always be a socially-conscious woman first.

Donate your blazers to Goodwill and try something new this year.  3/4 length sleeves are completely appropriate for a work environment, and you don’t need a collared jacket when paired with this statement blouse.

The most efficient way to “shop your closet” is to stick to basic colors and update with colored accessories.  These yellow pieces are rich in chroma and scream SPRING! If yellow isn’t your favorite color, these Ricardo Tovar shoes and bag are handmade to order and can be custom made with a different color.  Match with understated jewelry like these lemon yellow sterling silver earrings from Elle_P Designs.

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Mo

Welcome to #25 – The Good News

by Mo on March 12, 2009

What’s Going On
March feels like seasonal limbo: snow, rain, sun, wool?, raincoat? – help! Spring brings more light into our world…but not necessarily more cash into the economy.  We of course want people to support independent designers all the time, not just when things are bad. But, reading that people are spending more on handmade clothing because it has meaning, well, that is just music to our ears. Read more here.
It is pretty amazing to have a conversation with a designer about a piece designed just for you, or to learn the inspiration behind a design. Have you had this experience? If you have: comment, email, tell us the story, share with us a favorite local designer. If you haven’t: well then, dig in around Smashing Darling, email a designer and get a conversation started.

Spring is: hand dyed silk charmeuse

Spring is: light, dreamy pastels
What’s New

In only ten days Spring will have officially sprung! Time to shed some layers and lighten and brighten those colors you choose to adorn yourself in. Take a look around this page for ideas or head to the site for more. Be sure to check out the sample sales while you are there. Click here and go now! Those sales won’t last too long.

While other cities prepare for the Fashion Week craze, NYC recovers. If you missed some of our fun head on over to the Darling blog for some recaps. Don’t forget we have our own runway fashion for sale exclusively on Smashing Darling thanks to our friends over at MyItThings.com. It screams Spring – go see!

Coming Soon

Maybe, just maybe, we have something hiding up our sleeve for you all. But darlings, you are just all going to have to wait. But, hey, we have a great distraction for you…
We are happy to once again support Social Media for Social Change (sm4sc), take two, New York City style. We love that sm4sc: was born of the idea that the social media community, these “agents of change” can get together for one night, to support one cause. This year all the proceeds go to City Harvest to help the hungry of New York City.
Come join us, won’t you? Buy: Tickets, they are $45, buy more and they are less. Receive: some good karma, enjoy live music and an open bar, maybe win some Darling (or other) goodies. Skip on out of the house and come meet some great people! Full details here.

Spring is: golden

Spring is: linen, jersey, crochet, lace.
Smashing Kudos and tidbits
Kickin’Kate rocks! We thank her for this great post we missed: tips on gettting involved, as well as some Darling love…some Coutorture linkage to Darling Katie Burley and those fab hats…One photographer + 2 Darlings =  loveliness in San Diego and onwardBrooklyn Roaylty rocks Digital Moda…Great pics and big support for Darling PapuszaCouture from The Clothes Coach.

Happy *almost* Spring!

cheers ~ the Darlings

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