Get the Look: Jil Sander

Even though it was a few weeks ago, we still CANNOT get over the Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2011 show in Milan.  Seriously, it ruined us.  Every look from that show belongs in a fashion museum (and, of course, in my closet...!)

Fashion editors everywhere fell in love with the show, for good reason.  The looks are classic couture, echoing vintage YSL and Lanvin silhouettes.  We love how the draping fabric elongates the figure without overpowering it, combining both curves and straight lines.  No doubt, we want the look NOW!  So what are the essential elements of the Jil Sander runway?  Well...

 The detail at the waist is signature haute couture, and is the most important element.  It creates instant structure, breaks up the straight lines of the ensemble, and adds drama.  Keep the rest of the outfit simple (but never bland!), add considered bursts of color in a skirt or a clutch, and top it off with neutral, elegant, sky-high heels!

This minimal glamour can work everywhere, from gala events to everyday wear.  We created our own Jil Sander-inspired look, perfect for everything from shopping around town to going to dinner to strolling through the city at night!  First, the most crucial element: the amazing leather belt by B-Low the Belt.  This accessory is a MUST-HAVE!  It adds tailored structure to every outfit--from a top and pants to a dress!  We paired it with a clean white top from Minnie Mortimer and, of course, some black skinny jeans!

Pull it all together with one of our amazing bright pouches by Stephanie Johnson and your favorite pair of nude or black heels!  This look is so versatile and so fashionable for this season.  You really can't go wrong with it!

Hermes: Perfect ending to Fashion Week!

Hermes RTW Spring 2011

The Hermes show was a perfect end to Fashion Week in Paris, as it also marked the end of Jean-Paul Gaultier's 7 year tenure at the design house.  Absolutely loved the equestrian show, with a woodchip runway, dressage horses strutting at the end of the catwalk, and massive chandeliers.  Jodhpurs, bustiers, tan leather, suede ponchos, fringe, riding boots--the entire collection was like a dream in a Seville stable.  Neutral colors are all over the runways for Spring/Summer 2011, and we love the minimal cropped cuts matched with Gaultier's baroque sensibility.   Also, those riding school hats are amahze, no??

Here's the finale of the show:

The riding look is always in style, and luckily this is one trend that we can all start on early!  Caramel colors, leather, and tall flat boots are things to start wearing right now and throughout the fall.  Wear your hair in a long braid with a silk scarf for a classic Hermes look.  And of course, finish off the look with a buttery leather bag from Kage and some skinny black jeans from J Brand from Gramercy!

KAGE and J Brand...a perfect combo

Stay tuned for tons more Fashion Week coverage!  There's so much from Paris, Milan, and New York.  It's all wonderfully overwhelming!!

Look of the Week: Jodi Arnold

For this week's look of the week, Kitty picked this cashmere Jodi Arnold sweater off the rack and paired it with some dark skinny J Brand Jeans.   Jodi Arnold's fall line is fascinating!  Her inspiration in designing her fall collection was Papunya Aboriginal art.  She writes on her website: "Papunya art is fascinating--its forms and lines and pointelle styles are distinctively modern and echo Abstractionism, yet come from people who were forced into isolation...I imagined a Papunya elder dragging his fingers through the sand, and how each generation builds upon its cultural narrative by adding distinctively modern interpretation." 

We can definitely imagine these styles coming from that inspiration.  The embellishments have an artful and organic style.  This sweater can be worn casually over a blouse and transition perfectly from day to evening.  Dreamy!

Bell in plaid

Here's yet another fabulous top from Bell--this time in a great plaid, meant for Fall.  Kitty paired it with this lovely blue Minnie Rose cashmere shawl collar vest, cropped denim J Brand jeans, a necklace from CC Skye, and a belt by Motif.

This outfit is so suited to September and October, especially for going on hay rides or strolling through a pumpkin patch.  Wear it with booties or loafers on all your weekend getaways to the mountains to see the leaves change color!

Below is a close-up of the CC Skye necklace--ahmaze!

Here's a detail of the signature Bell cuff.  How much fun is it in schoolish plaid?

Up next on designers we love: Gudrun & Gudrun!

Another must-have from Bell

We're showcasing some great Bell items on the blog this week.  Today we love this striped cotton knit in white and olive green!  It matches perfectly with an unbelievably soft cashmere cardigan from Minnie Rose--you will never want to take it off!  Kitty paired it all with some black wash J Brand jeggings and a Hollis Eames leather belt.  The outfit is smart and put-together, but also casual and effortless.   A perfect everyday outfit for fall!

Here is a close-up of the cotton knit.  The ruffles and flower buttons are too cute! 

Featured Designer: Bell

This week on the blog, we're bringing you some great new pieces from some fantastic designers.  The next few posts are filled with love for Bell.  Bell blouses are the best--classic, signature, and fun.  They pair perfectly with skirts or slacks, and can be either understated or dressed up with jewelry and a belt.  

In this post, we're highlighting this elegant and timeless white blouse from Bell.  Kitty tucked it into some of our killer Houlihan J Brands, and matched it with a lovely Gillian Julius necklace.  

Here is a detail of the cuff.  How adorable are those flower buttons?

Here's a close-up of the necklace.  We love the olive waxed cotton cords and the simple heart.

This outfit is such a classic city look--love it!  Check back all this week for more great items from Gramercy!

Louise Rahr wears our fabulous look of the week!

The lovely Louise Rahr modeled this wonderful piece from AKA New York for our look of the week. The item can be worn as a dress, shown here, or as a tunic over some skinny black leggings from J Brand or Shoshanna! It features silver and blue beading around the neckline and a fun black and white stripe pattern.

To complement the sparkle, Gramercy manager Kitty selected some new jewelry items from New York-based Millianna. These bracelets, which come in silver and gold, are beautiful from every angle. They add glitter to a simple t-shirt and jeans, or pair perfectly with an evening dress!

The hematite bracelet

The gold, worn by Kitty.

We also love Millianna's necklace, which comes in silver and gold. The front and back are stunning! We layered the gold necklace over a black Shoshanna top for some striking contrast:

Stop by the store to get your sparkling pre-fall look!

5 Must-Haves For Your Perfect Nantucket Vacation!

Summer has arrived in full-force, and it's time to get out of the city heat and up to the breezy island of Nantucket! Gramercy has everything you need to bring for the perfect getaway. Owner and buyer Khaki Young hand-selected these from the racks as her top 5 essentials:

These white J Brand jeans, Love Quotes linen top and turquoise necklace by Lisi Lerch are perfect for showing off your sun-kissed glow on any night in Nantucket.

Pair this tunic dress from Jules Reid with some Jack Rogers for afternoon shopping in town.

This Letarte cover-up is perfect for going from the pool to lunch at the Summer House!

This fabulous embroidered dress is perfect for dinner at The Galley. Or wear it with white jeans to walk around town!

This lavender dress by Calypso is an absolute must-have for every feature of your vacation--going to the movies, drinking cocktails, or going on a morning beach walk. It won't be ruined by wrinkles--toss it in your luggage at the last minute and go!

Gramercy has the Houlihan in stock!

Gramercy Boutique has the Houlihan from J Brand jeans in stock! These are the It Pant this upcoming season. The New York Times recently profiled the style, reporting that "Since the end of January, its manufacturer, J Brand, has sold more than 75,000 pairs of the style and has 40,000 pairs on back order...Barneys New York has 1,000 pairs of Houlihans on reorder, with waiting lists at its stores." The pants have the perfect fit--skinny, forgiving, and flattering. They work perfectly with sandals, flats, or stilettos! Stop in at Gramercy today to grab your pair before it flies off the shelf!

Here's a page from US Weekly that features the Houlihan on celebrities:

Tis the season...for white jeans!

Everyone loves white jeans and J Brand are the best. Gramercy Boutique just got these fantastic jeans in stock. Stop by today to pick up your summer staple!