We Can't Wait to Copy This Trendy Take on Sweats and Sneakers
It doesn't take much convincing to get us on board with a trend that involves an elastic waistband. This chic loungewear look by blogger Martha Graeff proves that comfort can go couture when you choose the right silhouettes. Cropped fitted sweatpants, Stella McCartney flatforms and an asymmetrical, fur-trimmed coat create a fun, urban look out of pieces that basically feel like pajamas. Graeff's oversized shades and casual side pony perfectly top off her lighthearted ensemble -- which, during a week of serious, highbrow fashion, is a breath of fresh Manhattan air.
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This Blogger Proves Girls Can Wear 3-Piece Suits Too
The fellas in the room didn't look half as good as blogger and YouTube beauty guru Camila Coelho, who emerged from the Diesel runway show flaunting the menswear trend done right. Strappy, bodycon dresses and cumbersome heels are far from our thoughts, as we start planning exactly how to copy Coelho's fitted take on a three-piece suit. A structured blazer, tuxedo pants and oxfords don't sound like the makings of a feminine outfit, but Coelho's dainty accessories, flattering silhouettes and loose, ladylike hairstyle balance out the androgyny. Looks like we've been shopping on the wrong side of Barneys all along.
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The Slopes Meet the Streets
En route to the DVF runway show, famously feminine Italian blogger Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad explores her inner tomboy with this outdoor sportsman-inspired look. Donning a pair of sneakers from her personal shoe line, a Valentino camouflage coat, a beanie and ski goggles, Ferragni gives us major inspiration for how to repurpose winter athletic wear for everyday. We love the way she pairs her artsy-meets-outdoorsy aesthetic with practical layers to combat NYC's subzero temperatures in style. Time to go raid our ski supplies.
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A Smoky Palette
Head-to-toe black has long since been a fashionista's mainstay, but this monochromatic ensemble from NYFW attendee Emily Men proves that all-gray can be equally chic. Just in time for the "50 Shades of Grey" cinematic release, Men sports the entire salt-and-pepper spectrum, from silvery ankle boots to a classic heather trench. Dripping in high-end designers like Chanel, Oscar de la Renta and Saint Laurent, Men's muted color scheme keeps the ensemble quietly sophisticated, allowing her contrasting red lip and grow-out hairstyle to take center stage.
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Throwback Chic
The '70s never looked as good as they do in 2015 on Arielle Nachmani of fashion blog Something Navy. The waif-like blogger sets the street style bar high this season with a bohemian, vintage-inspired take on uptown glamour. A young Bianca Jagger comes to mind, as we pore over Nachmani's sumptuous, layered ensemble, complete with mix-and-match animal prints, textures and a persimmon-colored, floor-length dress by BCBGMaxAzria. Topped off with a set of bold aviator sunglasses, the look takes on a spirited, futuristic edge that's giving us the itch to run to our nearest thrift store right about...now.
New York Fashion Week has reared its elegantly clad head once again. But while most style fiends are tussling over front row seats and backstage access, we're turning to the NYC streets to find the real stars of Fashion Week. These head-turning street style looks from style bloggers, fashion editors and everyday trendsetters alike are outshining the catwalk itself this season. Look here each day of Fashion Week for your daily dose of inspiring sidewalk couture.
