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...