Author: KnowlesMalinda

Sequined Ashish Sweatpants and Bright Yellow Pumps for New York Fashion Week

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With the snow being such a mess and this winter being so cold, I wanted to be comfortable even for New York Fashion Week. I wore my Spring 2014 sequined Ashish sweatpants (NEW SPRING 15 VERSION HERE) and my Michael Kors sweatshirt in a very loose outfit for Nolcha and Hernan Lander shows. I just loved these sweatpants. Want to know why? Well, for one, it is a sweatshirt/sweatpant combo, both super soft and easy to wear! Secondly, sequins just make everything better. Not to mention, they are very big on the Fall 2014 runways. We’ve seen sequins bedazzling the runway from Marc Jacobs, Rodarte, Tom Ford and more.

Paired with bright yellow pumps (Saint Laurent $595 or Carvela $167) and my grey Alexander Wang handbag, I had fun with this outfit. Pair them with this Ashish sequined tank top or try another bedazzled sweatpant look with this Marc by Marc Jacobs sequined sweatshirt.

Speaking of comfort, have you entered my winter comfort GIVEAWAY? Only a few days left! I am all about being comfortable and stylish in this horrible winter we are having. Don’t forget to enter and check out more photos of my outfit and favorites from the Hernan Lander show below!

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Photo Credit: Mariya Nicole Photography

 Sincerely Yours,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Backstage Pics at Tracy Reese Fall 2014 Show

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This week Tracy Reese showed her Fall 2014 Collection full of feathers, sequins, fuzzy fabric and chunky sweaters. It was my kind of comfortable clothing collection. The move to comfort is here to stay in fashion guys. I don’t know if it’s the horrible winter weather we’ve experienced or what but relaxed clothing with a bit of shimmer is what to wear for the winter. Hey, like Marc Jacobs says, happy days are here again.

See more backstage photos including Daisy Lewellyn from the Bravo TV show Blood, Sweat and Heels below!

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Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

HATtitude: ArtsWestchester Couture Hat Exhibit Now Until April 12

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Remember my Madd Hatter post last year? I had so much fun  playing with hats at Ellen Christine’s showroom, I just had to check out the ArtsWestchester HATtitude Exhibit grand opening last weekend. The show was amazing and if you like hats or think you might want to experiment with hats, you absolutely must check it out!

The show is going on until April 12th. Get inspired!

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Manufacture New York Launch Fashion Week

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Manufacture New York encourages designers to make and produce their clothing here in New York. I don’t know about you but in my opinion, quality has suffered with most production happening off shores. It was a breath of fresh air to hear about Manufacture New York.

This week I stopped by their show featuring Abacaxi, Vaunt & Sol, Carrie Hammer, Laurel Dewitt and a number of other local designers. Check out more photos from the show below and a review from the amazing Laurel Dewitt couture jewelry show here.

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Photo Credit: Mariya Nicole Photography

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Winter Comfort: My Big Fuzzy Cow Print Sweater, Sweatshirts and $150 Giveaway

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New York Fashion Week is off to the races. And with current weather conditions, you might slip and fall on the ice while you make your way to wherever you’re going. So, why not an amazing sweater or sweatshirt? Who doesn’t love a big fuzzy sweater? I am in love with my big fuzzy Raga cow print sweater. It’s warm, it’s comfortable. What more could I ask for?

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This comfortable trend has really taken over with everyone from Alexander McQueen to Tibi cranking out designer sweatshirts and sweaters to rock in funky street styledom (best with some leather pants or black jeans like my J Brand jeans in the photo).

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So bundle up, ENTER TO WIN A $150 E GIFT CARD and get yourself a new comfy sweater! CONGRATULATIONS DEBBIE K!! Thanks to everyone for participating!

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Sincerely Yours,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

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Catherine Malandrino Silver Metallic Moto Jacket and Black Woven Leather Dress

rooftop_malandrinoSo I’m completely tired of winter. Snow on snow. Ice. Slipping. Cancellations.

But there’s nothing like a silver metallic moto jacket and cute black Catherine Malandrino dress to spice up a winter day.

The groundhog saw its shadow so we have at least six more weeks of winter to go. Cute winter clothes are what will get us through!

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Vintage Boots (these Isabel Marant boots on sale will do)

Black Tights

Catherine Malandrino Anjale Basket Weave Leather and Ponte Dress and a similar one 

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Photo Credit: Mariya Nicole Photography

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Face Masks Could Keep Us Warm in the Winter

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Being that we’re having one of the roughest winters in the city for the past few years, face masks could actually be the thing to keep us warm. When the Polar Vortex hit and it was about 9 degrees with a wind chill of -20, I saw many people trying to cover their faces with a scarf or pull down a hood. But, let’s face it. Our faces were cold. According to Daily Mail UK and other reports, Chinese women have worn face masks for years to protect themselves from the sun. Supposedly for them it’s about status and skin color. But, what if it was simply a fashion statement?

givenchybeautyGivenchy and Martin Maison Margiela have debuted these interesting looks on the runway and like it or not, face masks have to be one of the most creative trends we’ve seen in the past few years. Kanye West wore face masks on his Yeezus concert tour. He is never one to shy away from a new trend but hey, would you try it? Assuming you can see through them, they stretch and are somewhat comfortable, face masks might be a new way to go. And, if they can keep us warm in 20 below Polar Vortex wind chill factors, why not?

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“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles