February 2012
2 posts
Friday Focus: Will G. from Montreal!
Today we are connecting with one of the most stylist members of GO TRY IT ON, Will from Montreal! Day in and day out, Will populates our community with dapper looks that travel from casual to evening wear each with confidence and poise. This tastemaker’s journey to GO TRY IT ON started when he heard about us on the radio! To get feedback from this cutting edge dresser, add him as your...
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Watch and drool…Happy What’s Happening Wednesday!
January 2012
13 posts
Trending: J.Crew Springs Forward!
After dissecting J.Crew’s spring catalogue and dog earring it like a fashion magazine, we came-to and saw the light: the New York based brand founded in 1983 is hotter than ever! First, they implemented a more interactive experience to their website. Then they opted to showcase the talent of their in-house stylists who have throw together top of the line looks (looks so good we wonder if...
Friday Focus: Sammy Brodsky of Two.One.Five Mag &...
Sammy Brodsky is a sophomore in college mastering the art of juggling between studying for class, writing her blog A La Mode and working for Two.One.Five Magazine. Wondering how she manages to do all this and “time travel through clothing?” Read on!
GO TRY IT ON: Where are you from?
SAMMY: The suburbs of Philadelphia.
GO TRY IT ON: When and why did you start your blog, A La...
What's Happening: Read First, Watch After!
In the spirit of award season (check out the Oscar Nominations here), we are excited about profound novels challenged by Hollywood and adapted to the big screen. To some these may be familiar stories, but even so, don’t knock a reread! Pick a book and catch the movie before the Oscars on Feb. 26—because who likes going to a concert without knowing the lyrics?
The Help
This page...
Trending: Sheer Like Cher!
Early this Monday morning when our coffee cup was still heavy, we stumbled upon Who What Wear’s trend alert: Sheer Sleeves. Our minds immediately filled with images of ’90s legendary “it” girl, Cher Horowitz of Clueless. The blonde powerhouse introduced then-teenagers (now 20-somethings) to designers like Alaia, wheels like Wranglers and trends like plaid skirts—way...
Friday Focus: Susannah of The High Low
Happy Friday! To celebrate the weekend (as always) meet Susannah Edelbaum, the voice of fashion and tech behind The High Low. Upon each weeks close, we are entertained and taught through the wit and wisdom of our guests. Today is a particularly exciting conversation as GO TRY IT ON explores the fashion and tech marriage on a daily basis. To connect with Susannah, read and follow The High Low
GO...
What's Happening: The Slutty Brownie
We recently came across the blog The Londoner which then led us to The Slutty Brownie: oh so easy, and more than a little bit filthy. If you’re feeling anything like we did yesterday at 4pm, then it’s impossible not to crave this decadent treat. The Londoner has provided The Slutty Brownie recipe, which you can whip up in no time to satisfy that sweet tooth. (And she reminds us,...
Trending: Michelle Williams, Angelina Jolie and...
Last night’s 69th annual Golden Globe’s gathered Hollywood’s A-list under one roof to toast actors’ talent over the past year. We’re here to toast their bods—or what covered them! Ladies like Michelle Williams, Angelina Jolie and Claire Danes covered up their assets with a high neckline and swept their tresses out of the way in a glamorous up do (not to...
Friday Focus: Annie of Monkeyshines!
We’d like to welcome Annie Chang to our Friday Focus! Through her blog Monkey Shines, Annie proves through her wardrobe that living in Durham looks no different than Paris as far as the dress code is concerned! Her ability to put an outfit together that is both on trend and functional is why you must add her as your personal stylist, follow her on twitter and of course, read and take not...
What's Happening: 2012 Fashion Exhibits in a City...
Everyone has their own unique relationship with museums. They might remind you of a time where you were hungry and bored (think a family vacation) or a few hours that provided inspiration and thrill (Alexander McQueen’s Savage Beauty). Whichever you identify with, the 2012 lineup of fashion exhibits (thanks to Fashionista.com) scheduled to display at major museums around the world promise...
Trending: Head First!
This winter is all about accessorizing the noggin! The sanctuary for everything that’s mustered up in your imagination should also look good and, we guess, keep you warm too! Whether you opt for a headband like these ladies or go a more functional fashion like a fur hat (ahem, Sienna!), go head first! If you’re into it, we pulled a few finds that you may fancy:
Asos
Anthropologie
...
Friday Focus: Amy Creyer of Chicago Street Style
This weeks Friday Focus is Amy Creyer, a windy city “style hunter” who populates her blog, Chicago Street Style, with tips and trends from the curb! In addition to capturing Chicago’s bundled up babes (or at least today they are!), she also snaps looks for Refinery 29 and the New York Times. For more Amy, follow Chicago Street Style and on Twitter!
“There’s...
What's Happening: Fashion News Roundup 2012!
Iris Apfel, New York’s 90-year-old native whose trademark is rounded bold glasses, stark white hair and bold pout, is teaming up with MAC cosmetics on a makeup collection. In true Iris and MAC fashion, the line consists lipsticks, eyeshades and nail polish (to name a few)—all in heavy hues. If you ever doubted the saying “wisdom comes with age” pick up a piece from this...
December 2011
12 posts
Friday Focus: Paige from Berkeley!
This weeks Friday focus graces us from the fashionistas on GO TRY IT ON and the streets of sunny California—Berkeley to be exact. Her cool façade seeps through her bohemian outfits inspired by a town that dresses for comfort rather than style. And unlike the beaches of Southern California, Berkeley’s chill calls for warm weather clothing which Paige (who would love to shop with Vanessa...
Trending: The Return of the Backpack!
School’s in! This holiday season we are embracing a class staple…the backpack! Whether you’re knee deep in books, enjoying time away from the hallway or far from a student but in the market for a carryall, the backpack is a timeless accessory that never loses our trust. Ashley Olsen may have rocked a Jansport during her days as Michelle Tanner on Full House, but today, the...
Friday Focus: Green House of Fashion's Co Founder,...
Today’s Friday Focus is a woman of all trades. Starting off in the finance world and ending up as the founder eco friendly fashion blog, Green House of Fashion, Suzanna Schumacher is actively achieving her goal for readers to dress well while minimizing their footprint. In addition to changing the world, one “healthy” outfit at a time, Suzanna is also a social media...
What's Happening: Gift Guide, For Him and Her!
FOR HER: (clockwise from the top left)
Dainty Stud, Etsy
Daphne Guinness Book, NeedSupply.com
Fierce Triple Chevron Necklace, Etsy
Coffee Mugs, Anthropologie
Jar Vase for Wall, Etsy
Leopard Messenger Bag, Zara
FOR HIM: brother, dad, husband, boyfriend, coworker (clockwise from top left)
Etsy Love Note (masculine enough to keep on the end table)
Mustache Beer Top (because…why...
Trending: The Holiday Reading Round-Up!
It’s always in style to be well read which is why this holiday season, we’re hand gifting you our favorite books to pick up for yourself, or wrap up for someone you love. If you’re looking for a novel that captures the journey of a young girl attempting a normal childhood in WWII (The Book Thief) or the success story behind Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz, (Pour Your Heart Into...
Friday Focus: Amanda Schiller, Rachel Roy...
Happy Friday! This week’s focus comes to us with a dual degree in fashion: Designer and Stylist, Amanda Schiller! After moving here from Austin, Texas, she loaded up her resume with opportunities at DVF and Marc Jacobs which landed Amanda her current gig as a designer for Rachel Roy. When she’s not knee deep in ready-to-wear sketches, Amanda is gifting her fashionable charm as a...
Thursday Treat: GO TRY IT ON & Grazia.It Join...
It is no secret that GO TRY IT ON is filled with fashion from around the globe, which is why we are so excited to announce our newest brand partner Grazia.It, Milan’s most trusted style mavens! Whether you’re running out for some last minute holiday shopping or getting dolled up for your New Years Eve soiree, Italian stylists are just a click away. Add Grazia.It as your personal...
Trending: The Gold Chain...Your Decolletage's...
The December issue of Marie Claire featured the “Curb link Chain” as their Instant Classic this month. With little tidbits like where to find the pieces, who wore them and how they ended up in our jewelry box, we can’t help but showcase the magazine’s page of gilt. Ladies of our grandmother’s time like Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo and Katharine Hepburn dressed their...
Friday Focus: Jena Gambaccini of ChiCityFashion
Today’s Friday Focus is well versed on the four seasons of fashion! She’s got her fur for the brittle winters, cut offs for summers on Lake Michigan and everything in between (military jackets, skinny jeans, maxi skirts) for spring and fall thanks to the windy city of Chicago! Hey, she might just be our weather wardrobe consultant! The interview below is held dear to our hearts...
Happening Now: 'Dragon Tattoo' Line for H&M...aka...
For those of you unfamiliar with Lisbeth Sander, here is the 411: She is the very dark, very bad*** heroine of Stieg Larsson’s award winning “Millenium Series.” First introduced to readers in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Lisbeth kicks it through the trilogy in head-to-toe leather, accessorized with piercings, tattoos and a motorcycle.
Because the novel (now film) painted...
Trending: The Sweater Slouch
A few weeks ago, we went shopping for no apparent reason and found ourselves at the H&M register with a cable knit sweater draped over our forearm, cash in hand. The sweater goes like this: long enough to wear as a VERY mini dress, short enough to top shorts and ideal for leggings and jeans. But, like some good things in life, there is a catch! This particular H&M sweater is no longer...
November 2011
14 posts
Trending: Thanksgiving Muse, Coast to Coast
Today’s post is written by the ladies behind GO TRY IT ON MUSE aka our on-campus style stunners. They sit next to you in class, snapshot your “exam” ensemble, dish tips on how to look the part while living in college euphoria and today, share their Thanksgiving outfits so we can…reproduce them. Ladies, take it away!
Sorry for the short hiatus muses, we’ve been...
Friday Focus: Jonathan Valdez of Orange Juice and...
Today’s Friday Focus is a bow-tie wearing, suspender loving Texan who blogs his way around NYC: Jonathan Valdez of OrangeJuiceandBiscuits! We were introdcued to this fashionist-O by Mairin Heard (you may know her as Mad Hatter), our 2011 Halloween Costume Contest winner! When we connected with Jonathan we were blown away by his ability to grow in the NYC blogosphere and by his down to...
Trending: Better After 50 With Carine Roitfeld
This post is for our women who are Better After 50! If you don’t fall under this category, don’t move a muscle. Pass this along to a VIP who is fashionably 50+ and read on for your own good because although us ladies in our 20s may think we know it all—ha!—we’re far from it.
Carine Roitfeld, former Editor-in-Chief of French Vogue, is a 57 year-old woman who...
Friday Focus: Sanne from The Netherlands
Today’s Friday Focus is Sanne from The Netherlands. We are fascinated with Sanne because of her unique relationship with fashion. This model and actress is as in touch with fashion as she is with her horses, growing up in a farmer village with little exposure to shopping. So how does she look the part at all times? Read to find out her method of looking like a chic and glittery cowgirl and...
Happening Now: Flea Fashion, Far from Faux Pas
“The madness of the flea has infected New York,” Alexandra Jacobs of the New York Times said of these all you can grab markets that have become as routine as brunch. Alexandra was referring to Brooklyn’s Dekalb Market in Brooklyn, which is stocked with everything from Caroline Herrera ready-to-wear to around-the-house tchotkes. One of our community members found this fur...
Trending: The Corduroy Club
This weekend we had the pleasure of being introduced to the Corduroy Club. Yes, you read right. There is a designated club that welcomes a group of corduroy lovers to appreciate the fabric that feels like velvet and resembles ridged potato chips (which they hand out at meetings). At first we couldn’t believe what we were hearing but after reality set in we realized, who are we kidding?...
Friday Focus: Dominique Bisson from Toronto!
Welcome Dominique! Listen up people because today’s Friday Focus knows the ins and outs of Canadian fashion and is about to share all of her little tricks which, trust us, make for a very cute outfit. From her life as a BCBG insider to her studies of the fashion industry, this Toronto native knows just how to make a casual look avoid the slop! And to give you an idea of how passionate this...
Thursday Treat: Victoria's (Not So) Secret Fashion...
Last night marked the night where the globe’s most gorgeous gals stripped their bods of everything but over the top wings, Giuseppe Zanotti stilts and every other accessory to make them look even leggier—it was the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show!
Our excitement to be able to witness this production in person was only heightened when Jay Z surprised Kanye West to sing...
Happening Now: Gilt Goes Global!
The GO TRY IT ON community is blessed with international style mavens from cities like Paris, London, Stockholm, Buenos Aires, and Tel Aviv. Because it’s Wednesday, we figured we’d knock your socks off with a little news: your favorite flash sale site, Gilt Groupe, has gone global!
For all of you who live in 1 of the 90 countries Gilt is expanding to, free shipping is available...
Trending: Bill C. and Selena G. Welcome "Yards of...
In yesterday’s weekly “On The Street” in the New York Times Sunday style, Bill Cunningham paid tribute to everything fall fashion—curbside! Women galavanting around the city bundled in gloves, booties, vests and fur kissed outerwear. However, one piece that happened to have their moment in just about every outfit captured were scarves, yards of them. Whether you’re...
Friday Focus: Mary Ford from Michigan!
One of the best parts of GO TRY IT ON is connecting with people all over the world and getting an insight to their style evolution. Every Friday, we “sit down” with a user and today’s feature is especially sacred to us. For almost two years now, Mary F. has relied on GO TRY IT ON to document her style, seek advice and offer her own tips to community members on the hunt for an...
Happening Now: Halloween Contest Winner...
Congratulations to Mairin Heard, formerly known as Mad Hatter, of Austin, Texas for winning our Virtual Halloween Costume Contest and a $250 beauty basket from Victoria’s Secret (Mairin - this lingerie and beauty selection won’t disappoint!)
Mairin’s Do It Yourself approach to Halloween went over big with the community this year, racking in 200 votes and rave reviews! We caught up...
October 2011
14 posts
Trending: A Fur-ocious Fall, From Asos!
Over the weekend, us Asos lovers welcomed an email from the British retailer inviting us to “50% Off Looking Hot When It’s Not”, in reference to their coat sale. Let us just say, during the October Saturday Sleet Storm (that’s what we’re calling it) that drenched NYC this weekend, nothing made us feel warmer. Browsing their cozy and runway-inspired material, you can find everything - a brown...
Friday Focus: 'Super Glam' Melissa!
We are so excited to have Melissa Flores, beauty blogger of SuperGlamNews.com, as our Friday focus this week! We love discovering fashion finds from our tastemakers near and far, but as we all know, an outfit is only as great as the makeup on top! Melissa offers some awesome insight to her beauty world like, “if you don’t take care of your skin, there’s not much makeup can...
Happening Now: GO TRY IT ON Virtual Halloween...
We’re so excited to invite you to our Virtual Halloween party which is live NOW. Hope to see you there!
Trending: GO TRY IT ON Costume Party!
Last night we kicked off Halloween “week” (like female birthday celebrations, it is NEVER just one day) and had a drink with some very old friends like Little Red Riding Hood and Indiana Jones (we’re so cool for having famous friends!) For visual proof, see above and add your two cents, vote on your favorite here!
Happy Halloween!
Trending: A GO TRY IT ON Halloween
In honor of our GO TRY IT ON Halloween bash tomorrow night, we decided to debut the costumes of our past….some of which are so good that they might make their second round tomorrow (fashion faux pas, we think not!) Although the costumes above are spitting images of who they intended to portray, we will give you a little cheatsheet in case your memory is struggling this Monday...
Happening Now: Want to Get Invited to our...
Are you going to be in the NYC area on October 25th? Reblog this post for a chance to win tickets to our Halloween Party! Oh, and a piece of advice—start thinking about your costume now because we have all sorts of tricks (and treats!) up our sleeve come Tuesday!
Happening Now: InStyle's Best of the Web...GO TRY...
Today we want to give an air kiss (followed by a hug!) to InStyle for featuring GO TRY IT ON, for the second year in a row, as Best of the Web! It’s such a flattering achievement to be amongst great apps like Pose, The Outnet, Pinterest and Shopkick as the other “5 Free Style Apps”. To learn about today’s best of the web, how to “wake up your work wardrobe”,...
Trending: Faux Fur Finds!
Gap Asos Nasty Gal
This past weekend, we were graced with three perfect fall days in New York. Though there is little sign of changing leaves, endless lightweight outerwear adorned with faux fur was more than enough to signal the commencement of the crisp season. These street spottings kickstarted a click-friendly shopping spree, which resulted in the top three finds above. And to put it into...
Happening Now: Giambattista Valli Gives Macy's...
Before we praise the latest designer collaboration, we have to take a moment to tip our hats off to the fashion industry. In the past two years, justifying a shopping spree has been a difficult feat. However, the influx of high fashion diffusion lines (Rodarte, Karl Lagerfeld, Lanvin) that have hit the racks of mass retailers (Target, Macy’s, H&M) have allowed us to continuously be...