Tag: Spring 2013

Summer is in the Air: Waves, Water and that Perfect Maxi Dress for a Hamptons Weekend


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I was looking at some old Instagram photos of an amazing time I had on the beach last Memorial Day Weekend and decided to share a few. I just can’t wait for the weather to fully warm up in New York City and for a few Hamptons weekends. As an original native of Florida, I live for the beach (only the good ones though) and I adore cute summer sandals, hats, bikinis, maxi dresses and jumpers. As I finalize my summer plans and get out of these final exams at FIT, I am absolutely looking forward to summer this year! Instagram by Malinda Knowles, Jupiter Beach Florida

Here’s an old painting of a beach wave that I did some time ago but I’m challenging myself to do better than that and get a bit more depth and contour in the wave and ocean water. As I said before, all of my artwork should be up on the blog before the summer is over.

Acrylic Wave Painting by Malinda Knowles

Anyway, I love a good maxi dress for the summer and spotted some new ones recently that seem great for that Florida or Hamptons summer vacation weekend. Check out a few below from Tibi, Roberto Cavalli, and Diane von Furstenberg. See even more summer wear here.

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Sincerely Yours,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Borrowing from African Prints for Spring 2013

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So last year I picked up a dress that would fall under the “Tribal” trend and absolutely adore it. On brown skin, bright-colored prints look absolutely amazing. Now it seems everyone is onto the trend and we are seeing the prints everywhere. This “tribal” trend is really just borrowed from the beautiful and colorful African prints worn for centuries all over the African continent. And all of its regality, pomp and circumstance, and not to mention masterful headpieces have been noticed by the rest of the world and can’t be missed for Spring 2013.

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There are a slew of African and non-African designers to go to for these beautiful garments, I can’t even list them all, but I’m really liking Boxing Kitten and Peter Pilotto for some of these great prints. See below for more inspiration including an old African inspired photo of myself in a headwrap taken several years ago downtown.

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Yours,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

10 Favorite New Spring Handbags and Clutches

So Springtime has finally arrived in New York City and everyone has been waiting for a long time to break out their bright colored shoes, clothes and handbags. Here are a few favorite handbags of the moment that combine great design and functionality!

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Jimmy Choo Multicoloured Chandra Clutch, $2313
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Lulu Guinness Pink Shocking Pink Snakeskin Large Lips Clutch, $750
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Burberry Prorsum Red the Blaze, $2551
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Phillip Lim Medium Pashli Satchel, $825
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Hermes Orange 35cm Tangerine Ostrich Birkin, $36,500
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Soffio di Sofia Silver Orgata, $496


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Milly Aqua Jayden Satchel, $435
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Issey Miyake Blue Bao Lucent Shopper, $462
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Balenciaga Classic City Bag, $1471
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Zagliani Purple Faye Metallic Python Clutch, $2112


Sincerely Yours,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles


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My favorite piece from Malandrino’s Spring 2013 Collection

I just love this leather vest from Catherine Malandrino’s Spring 2013 Collection. The details are beautiful and I just love the candy-colored, Spring pastel green color. Comes in ivory too. Looks like they’ll be in stores, especially at Bergdorf Goodman this Spring.

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Yours,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Soft, Slouchy Pants and Overalls for Spring 2013

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Here’s a trend I can get behind for Spring 2013: soft, slouchy and comfortable pants! I don’t know about you but with this NYC cold, I’m already looking forward to Spring and can’t wait to wear some cherry-colored pants like these Joie Crepe “Jogging Pants” (pictured above), these black leather Vince “jogging pants” (pictured below). You could also do these lilac Phillip Lim pants from the Fall collection (below, left). Check out my “Soft, Slouchy Pants Collection” on Lyst here.


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Looks like comfort and style are winning this Spring and I like it. I especially love these Phillip Lim Overalls, pink, green or black leather!

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Yours,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles