What Are Your Favorites for Fall? Show WIT & Whimsy and You Could Win $1,000!

August 25th, 2010 Meghan
What Are Your Favorites for Fall? Show WIT & Whimsy and You Could Win $1,000!

Online style community Polyvore is a favorite site of mine and as a blogger I’m continuing to find new ways to make use of it, but today I could NOT be more excited to tell you about the launch of their amazing new Mini Editor tool.

The Mini Editor is a free, easy-to-install widget that brings the Polyvore virtual styling tool to your blog (see below) and lets you style and mix & match items selected by yours truly- great idea, right?!

To celebrate the launch, Polyvore is hosting a contest for bloggers -and their lovely readers! – where you could win $1,000! One blog is going to win based on number of sets and stylishness and if w&w wins, I’ll get to pick one of you guys to win $1,000 too! So let’s get to it…

What will you be wearing (or swooning for) this Fall? Create a set below using the items I’ve picked representing my Fall favorites for this upcoming season and you’ll be automatically entered to win. But remember, make it fabulous and you’ll have a better chance of being selected to win. To see what others have done and get some inspiration – click on ‘Gallery’ at the top of the Mini Editor – they all are looking so fab!


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Note: Sets must be submitted by 11:59PM PDT on Tuesday, September 7th. Questions? Check out the Polyvore Mini Editor FAQ.

And be sure to check out the other blogs that teamed up with Polyvore to launch as each set submitted on any of the blogs below is another opportunity to win! They include:  The City Sage, Pretty, Shiny, Sparkly, Fabulous Florida Mommy and Golestaneh – Street Style.

Contest dets: One blogger and one reader will win. The criteria for selecting the best Mini Editor will be based 50% on how many sets readers submit and 50% on style and aesthetics. The winning blogger will select his or her favorite set created by a reader to also win $1,000. The winning blog and the winning set will also be featured on the Polyvore blog.

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Friday Loves 9/3

September 3rd, 2010 Meghan
Friday Loves 9/3

Mark this Friday Loves as a blogger special!

My one and only modman. NY BFF and fabulous w&w contributor!

The Cut featuring me in a post on Wednesday. It made my whole month (ok, my whole year, really).

Taylor of Shut Up, I Love that Shirt on You who I finally got to meet this week in New York. In one phrase: Uber-fab.

The fabulous Amy of Midtown Girl. If you don't read her blog, you should be doing so.

Fellow SF blogger I just discovered, Bee of Atlantic-Pacific

Jon of Orange Juice & Biscuits whose blog turned 1 this week - congrats!

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Military at midnight

September 2nd, 2010 Meghan
Military at midnight

I’ve spent the past week in New York and loved it as always. It was full of a lot of work and a lot of meetings, but I was still able to squeeze in drinks & dinners with friends, some time spent shopping in SOHO where I ran into one and two very special blogger bffs and the whole week was topped off with a cherry when this happened to me!

I bought this military-esque jacket the other week (inspired by this) and have found it is the perfect weight to throw on over dresses for more casual affairs. It was so warm in New York I technically didn’t even need a coat, but I kept the air on full blast in my hotel room because in SF I’ve missed having AC, how silly is that?!

Anyways, moral of the story: I truly do <3 NY.

Ecote surplus jacket (buy here), Banana Republic t-shirt dress, belt and t-strap sandals, Michael Kors watch

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Designer on the Rise: Whitney Pozgay

September 1st, 2010 Meghan
Designer on the Rise: Whitney Pozgay

Naturally, I love the name of the line designer Whitney Pozgay has created seeing as it is WHIT, but Whitney has a lot more going for her with the debut of her line this past Spring. Featuring playful separates, structured designs and a subtle mix of neutral solids and pops of color, Whitney is set to follow in the footsteps of her aunt, a woman you may know…the Kate Spade.

I first learned of Whitney when I saw one of her darling skirts in this month’s issue of Bazaar. Whitney began her fashion career working for her aunt desgining cold weather accessories. In 2007, she became lead women’s wear designer at Steven Alan where she also spearheaded and designed women’s collaborations including Steven Alan for Uniqlo and Urban Outfitters’ brand Lark and Wolff.

Whitney launched WHIT for the fall 2010 season and if her lookbook for this season is a sign of things to come, I’m already looking forward to seeing what this designer on the verge has in store for us past Fall 2010. She’s already had her designs scooped up by Barney’s, but you can also find them at other boutiques. Find your nearest location that stocks WHIT here.

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Searching for…. the perfect leather mini

September 1st, 2010 aragni09
Searching for…. the perfect leather mini

One item of clothing that I’ve been coveting for the fall? A leather mini. I’ve been on the hunt for one for a few weeks and can’t decide which is the best to investment in. Do I want pleats or do I want it to be simple? Should it be all leather or have panels of leather? In a dream world I could have one of each….le sigh.

Some of my favorite picks below…. wishing they were all hanging in my closet!

L’Wren Scott Leather mini skirt
$1,900 - net-a-porter.com
Leather skirt »

Chloé Leather A-line mini skirt
$1,790 - net-a-porter.com
Chloé skirts »

L’Agence Leather mini skirt
$510 - net-a-porter.com
Leather skirt »

Paseo Ruffled Skirt
$448 - anthropologie.com
Tiered skirt »

Leather A-Line Skirt
$125 - topshop.com
Topshop skirts »

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w&w tested: Fresh Minerals Tinted Moisturizer

August 31st, 2010 Meghan
w&w tested: Fresh Minerals Tinted Moisturizer

I have heard amazing things about Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer, but have yet to try it out due to the slightly hefty price tag. Thanks to freshMinerals, I’ve been testing out their tinted moisturizer.

With SPF 20 (a must!), this incredibly lightweight moisturizer protects and replenishes skin by adding a very near-sheer touch of tint. While I didn’t find it smoothed out my skin tone (I still need to use one of my favorite primers) as promised and the brush applicator can be messy, I still did find that this was a great moisturizer.  Coming in five different shades, freshMinerals’ tinted moisturizer is loaded with vitamin E and C and will last you all day.

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modman monday 07 : jewelry to covet.

August 30th, 2010 the modman
modman monday 07 : jewelry to covet.

Fragments, a Soho jewelry powerhouse showroom and boutique, hosted a press breakfast to unveil new collections and showcase staple designers. The breakfast was the right mix of fine jewelry fantasy and wallet-friendly fashion pieces. Here’s the rundown of my favorite showroom designers and pieces:

Rodrigo Otazu necklace – gorgeous statement necklace

Several Rodrigo Otazu pieces

Zippered pieces from Rodrigo Otazu

Beautiful Phillips Frankel cork necklaces to keep your special memories with you

A Dominique Aurientis piece I would love to work into my wardrobe!

Definitely keeping my eye on the Borgioni ring as a future purchase….

Second from left, green Yewn ring – if only..

Gem Kingdom – love the crowned helmet/skateboarded one, far right!

Anton Heunis, by far my favorite at the showroom

Another Anton Heunis piece

As you can see, Fragments as a wide array of fine and fashion jewelry. In addition to the showroom, Fragments has a boutique store in Soho. If you’re not in New York or don’t plan on visiting anytime soon, fragments.com has a great selection on their online store, including:

A stunning Anton Heunis

A wrist-envy worthy Trudelle Laker

A beaded Borgioni

K. Brunini Jewels Twig Rings, perfect for two-tone days! (I have many)

I spotted a few pieces that men could wear (Gem Kingdom, Dominique Aurientis and Borgioni, Chan Luu, K. Brunini Jewels, and Luigi Laguna, among others). I’ve definitely been spoiled by my visit.. a stop by the boutique is in order. Be sure to check them out as you update your fall wardrobe!

Go big or go home,
_the modman

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Emmy’s 2010: WIT & Whimsy’s Best Dressed

August 29th, 2010 Meghan
Emmy’s 2010: WIT & Whimsy’s Best Dressed

Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta

Claire Danes in Armani

Jennifer Carpenter

The girls really pulled it out at tonight’s Emmy’s and I loved the majority of the looks that graced the red carpet. These are just a couple of those I liked. I also thought Tina Fey looked stunning and picked a great dress for her figure, but kind of loathed January Jones’ Versace futuristic look.

Did you have a favorite from tonight? If so, who?

Have you entered the Polyvore styling contest WIT & Whimsy is running?! You could win a sweet $1K just for picking your Fall fashion favs! Enter here!

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