Categories
Fashion Featured

Trend Report Tuesday: 5 Valentine’s Day Outfits

Happy Tuesday! For this trend report, we made it a Valentine’s Day edition since the biggest day of the year for couples is just about here!

Couples can do a variety of things on Valentine’s Day, and since it’s the biggest date night of the year we know you’ll want to look the part. Whether you go to a movie, a fancy dinner or even spend the entire day together, we want you to look absolutely fabulous and as confident as ever.

If you haven’t already, make your Valentine’s Day plans and find an outfit that will make your date speechless.atThese are the five outfits we came up with that we’re sure would be perfect for your date!

Happy almost Valentine’s Day!

 

A Classic Dinner and A Movie Date

Photo courtesy of Polyvore

Sweater – H&M, Boots – Nasty Gal, Pants – H&M, Hoops – Stella & Dot, Rings – Forever 21, Watch – Nordstrom Rack, Tote – Nordstrom

 

An Active/Outdoors-y Date

Photo courtesy of Polyvore

Fitbit – Nordstrom, Hat – Nordstrom, Long Sleeve – Nordstrom, Vest – Nordstrom, Leggings – Nordstrom, Water Bottle – Saks Fifth Avenue, Backpack – Nike, Shoes – Kohl’s

 

Fancy Date Night

Photo courtesy of Polyvore

Earrings – Stella & Dot, Lipstick – Saks Fifth Avenue, Dress – Nordstrom, Purse – Kohl’s, Shoes – Macy’s, Phone Case – Macy’s

 

A Casual Day Date

Photo courtesy of Polyvore

Earrings – Nordstrom Rack, Shirt – Gap, Shoes – Nordstrom, Denim Jacket – H&M, Purse – Nordstrom Rack, Scarf – Nordstrom, Leggings – H&M, Watch – Karen Millen

 

“He Won’t Tell You Where He’s Taking You” Date

Photo courtesy of Polyvore

Earrings – Stella & Dot, Rings – Charlotte Russe, Purse – Nordstrom, Lipstick – Sephora, Dress – Nordstrom, Shoes – Nordstrom

Categories
Fashion Featured

Trend Report Tuesday: Women’s Thanksgiving Day Outfits

Thanksgiving is officially 2 days away and one thing Downtown is thankful for is fabulous fashion. 

For Trend Report Tuesday, we are being proactive when it comes to our outfit when celebrating Thanksgiving.

Whether your family makes the occasion formal or casual, goes out to dinner, visits family out of town, a what not, there is a wide array of outfits to choose from – and that is one stressor we can take care of at this moment.

With keeping trends and cooler weather in mind, here are our top 5 outfit ideas in a variety of styles. 

 

Trendy

Photos courtesy of Lulus

Phenomenal Feeling Grey Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress – $38.00
Nightwalker Love Child Black Suede Over the Knee Boots – $129.00

 

Edgy

Photo courtesy of Nasty Gal

Get Your Slit Together Bodysuit – $30.00
In the Green Vegan Leather Skirt – $60.00

 

Casual

Photo courtesy of Target

A New Day™ Women’s Cozy Tunic – $24.99
Mossimo™ Women’s Jeans Core High Rise Jeggings – NOW $15.00 (sale)

Girly

Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

Halogen® Lace Panel Pleated Blouse (Magenta) – $69.00
Citizens of Humanity Skinny Jeans (Clear Lake) – NOW $126.00 (sale)

 

Dressy

Photo courtesy of H&M

Embroidered Dress – $69.99
Ankle Boots – $49.99

Categories
Fashion Living

Trend Report Tuesday: Perfect Dresses for a Summer Wedding Guest

The summer wedding season is still in full swing and for most young adults, we feel like it’s wedding after wedding each weekend. Weddings are fun and exciting, but how does one dress to impress at a wedding — especially in the summer?

Thinking about trends while keeping the temperature, comfort, and appropriateness in mind can be hard when finding the perfect summery dress to wear the next wedding you are going to. Looking for dresses while keeping budget in mind is also overwhelming especially when you’re attending weddings more often than ever.

Here are Downtown Magazine’s top 10 stores where you can shop for the perfect dress to wear to the next summer wedding you are attending, keeping budget, style, comfort, and dress code in mind.

Target 

Photo courtesy of Target

Women’s Smocked Off the Shoulder Wrap Dress – Xhilaration 

Price: $29.99, available here

Zara

Photo courtesy of Zara

Striped and Floral Shirt Dress

Price: $69.90, available here

Lulus

Photo courtesy of Lulus

Tale to Tell Blue and Ivory Embroidered Shift Dress 

Price: $59.00, available here

Nordstrom

Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

Choker Lace Shift Dress – Socialite

Price: now $38.90, available here

Forever 21

Photo courtesy of Forever 21

Off-the-Shoulder Striped Dress

Price: $22.90, available here

J.Crew

Photo courtesy of J.Crew

Ruffle Eyelet Dress 

Price: now $84.99, available here

Topshop

Photo courtesy of Topshop

Linen Ruffle Wrap

Price: $90.00, available here

Nasty Gal

Photo courtesy of Nasty Gal

Isla Bonita Lace-Up Dress

Price: $50.00, available here

Free People

Photo courtesy of Free People

Daydream Bodycon Slip

Price: $98.00, available here

Urban Outfitters

Photo courtesy of Urban Outfitters

Kimchi Blue Off-The-Shoulder Smocked Dress

Price: $69.00, available here

With these choices, you’re sure to find something light and easy, yet elegant enough for a wedding guest. Just remember, all eyes should be on the bride — so don’t go too fancy for someone else’s big day. You’re there to celebrate, not to overshine. Right?

Categories
Fashion Living

Trend Report Tuesday: Prints of Summer 2017

This summer’s trends are so bright and bold with a classy, elegant feel, but a lot of the fashion trends include prints.

Prints are an easy way to spice up your wardrobe, but there are so many prints and patterns to choose from. Good thing mixing and matching prints are no longer fashion faux pas!

From stripes to checkers to floral and more, which ones are the most fashionable ones?

Downtown did some research on what the most popular summer prints are on the streets of New York City. One thing we noticed were that prints in geneal are trending at an all time high, and specifying the best print of summer 2017 is hard, because wearing prints in general is fashionable.

We put together a list to guide you through this summer to make it the most stylish one yet. Here are Downtown Magazine’s top prints of summer 2017.

Floral

Photo courtesy of Pinterest

Lovely Light Blue Floral Print Dress from Lulus
Price: $58.00, available here

Gingham

Photo courtesy of J.Crew

Puckered Gingham Dress W/ Eyelet Trim from J.Crew
Price: $138.00, available here

Tie Dye

Photo courtesy of Forever 21

Off-the-Shoulder Tie-Dye Top from Forever 21
Price: $15.90, available here

Stripes

Photo courtesy of REVOLVE

House of Harlow 1960 X REVOLVE Joelle Jumpsuit from REVOLVE
Price: $178.00, available here

Polka Dot

Photo courtesy of Nasty Gal

Like It or Knot Polka Dot Dress from Nasty Gal
Price: $50.00, available here

Animal Print

Photo courtesy of Tobi

Andrea Grey Multi Snake Print Romper from Tobi
Price: $26.00, available here

Patchwork

Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

Chaus Sahara Patchwork Mixed Media Top from Nordstrom
Price: $69.00, available here

Categories
Events Fashion

Trend Report Tuesday: Last Minute Dresses for the Fourth of July

Happy Fourth of July!

It’s time to bring out that red, white, and blue spirit and celebrate freedom – but where can you find a last minute outfit? Dresses are always a go-to during the hot summer days and there are many ways to casually dress in spirit of Independence Day.

Here are 5 dresses for those scrambling for a last minute Fourth of July outfit and also appropriate to beat the heat.

Free People


Photo courtesy of Free People 

FP One Sadie Dress
Price: $148.00

Nasty Gal


Photo courtesy of Nasty Gal

Lace Be Honest Off-the-Shoulder Dress
Price: $90.00

Topshop


Photo courtesy of Topshop USA

Tie Dye Low Back Maxi Dress
Price: 45.00

Lauren James

Photo courtesy of Lauren James

The Augusta Solid Seersucker Dress
Price: $62.50

Francesca’s 

Photo courtesy of Francesca’s 

Anne Smocked Off Shoulder Dress
Price: $44.00

And the best thing; these dresses will make a great Fourth of July outfit, but are also perfect for the rest of the summer in the City.

Categories
Lifestyle Living

Doormats: Speak To Your Guests Without Saying A Word

comein
Come In, Go Away- $38.00, available at Uncommongoods

If you want to speak to your guests before they enter your home or business in NYC and make them feel welcome immediately upon entry, a doormat is a great way to speak without saying a word.

In addition to preventing the entry of dust and dirt into your living space, doormats can also be a decorative design at the entrance of your home, building or workplace. There are many ways to play with the emotions of your guest.

If you are trying to make a useful and attractive addition to your entryway, you should consider some of these comical and entertaining doormats. DOWNTOWN selected 8 creative ways to greet your guests without saying a word and to simultaneously make them feel at home. Choose what best suits your style!

-Thais Morais

Sup Doormat

 Sup- $50.00, available at Nasty Gal

I am not your doormat wisteria

  I am not your doormat- $34.00, available at Wisteria

neighboors

  Neighbors Coco Fiber Witty- $50.00, available at Purehome

speak friend

 Speak Friend and Enter- $45.00, available at Etsy

entryways-all-bark-doormat-3

 Entryways All Bark- $19.99, available at Kitchen Kapers

nordstrom

 ‘Merican Dream’ – $50.00, available at Nordstrom

Hello, Goodbye

   Hello/Goodbye – $49.00, available at Pottery Barn