What: American Eagle Waffle T-shirt, $14.95, and Long Johns, $11.95 (on sale)
How much: $14.95 (top) and $11.95 (bottoms) at American Eagle Outfitters.
Who: Melissa Ventosa Martin, T Magazine’s Women’s Fashion Associate
If you’re lucky, by the end of the week you might be packing your bags for a snowy holiday getaway. I always try to throw in some cozy pieces that not only work for the annual Christmas-morning candid photo session — straight out of bed of course, gotta love those even in your late 20s — but also for any number of regularly scheduled outdoor winter activities. These American Eagle long johns are pretty festive with their candy-cane stripes. The henley layers nicely under a ski sweater, and I just might be able to squeeze the bottoms under my grandmother’s bright blue Bogner ski pants from 1957!
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The High Low | J. Crew Timex Watch, $150
December 12, 2008
Good style mixes high-ticket items with brilliant affordable gets. In this column, T’s fashion team finds the cheap and the chic.
What: J.Crew Timex Watch
How Much: $150 (free shipping and 25% off =112.50)
Who: Bifen Xu, T Magazine’s men’s fashion associate
The holiday season is upon us, and we are being bombarded with practical gift ideas for all our friends and family. But what about a little Christmas cheer for yourself? The J. Crew special edition Timex watch is a great staple, and J. Crew is offering free shipping and special discounts if you order from its site. Read the rest of this entry »
The High Low | Lauren by Ralph Lauren Bracelet, $78
December 1, 2008
(Lars Klove/The New York Times)
Good style mixes high-ticket items with brilliant affordable gets. In this column, T’s fashion team finds the cheap and the chic.
What: Lauren by Ralph Lauren gold plated, Hematite link bracelet with pave crystals
How Much: $78 at select Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s nationwide.
Who: Jennifer Kim, T Magazine’s jewelry associate
The holidays are always a good excuse to deck yourself with a little more fa-la-la-la-la than usual. I have had my eye on certain pieces from Balenciaga and Pamellato but I’m not sure if I’ve racked up enough points with Santa to be getting one of those in my stocking. This gold plated Hematite bracelet from Lauren by Ralph Lauren, however, is simultaneously gutsy Read the rest of this entry »
The High Low | Persol Sunglasses on eBay
November 17, 2008
Shady — Steve McQueen in “The Thomas Crown Affair,” 1968. (Everett Collection)
Good style mixes high-ticket items with brilliant affordable gets. In this column, T’s fashion team finds the cheap and the chic.
What: Persol sunglasses on eBay
How much: Approximately $130
Who: Bifen Xu, T Magazine’s fashion associate
Bill Murray rocked them in “Lost in Translation” and “Broken Flowers.” Daniel Craig wore models 2244-S and 2720-S in “Casino Royale.” But it was Steve McQueen wearing aviators in “The Thomas Crown Affair” who was probably the original Persol trendsetter. Now these Italian sunglasses, which were originally engineered for pilots and race car drivers, have become collectible classics for those in the know. One of my best-dressed friends, a designer at J. Crew, regularly scours eBay for vintage Persols Read the rest of this entry »
The High Low | Talbots Leather gloves, $68
November 10, 2008
Good style mixes high-ticket items with brilliant affordable gets. In this column, T’s fashion team finds the cheap and the chic.
What: Talbots cashmere-lined leather gloves
How Much: $68 at Talbots.
Who: Karla M. Martinez, T Magazine’s women’s market director
It’s difficult to justify throwing good money toward an item of clothing that will inevitably end the season on the floor of a taxi. I have tried those $20 and $30 gloves that pop up on street corners in the winter months like umbrellas on a rainy day, but when it comes right down to it, they just aren’t very warm. Read the rest of this entry »
The High Low | Polo Ralph Lauren Denim Shirt, $89.50
November 4, 2008
Good style mixes high-ticket items with brilliant affordable gets. In this column, T’s fashion team finds the cheap and the chic.
What: Polo Ralph Lauren denim western shirt
How Much: $89.50 at Ralph Lauren retail stores nationwide
Who: Melissa Ventosa Martin, T Magazine’s women’s fashion associate
The annual ritual known as the closet purge comes with its own special brand of dread. While it feels great to get rid of the old and make room for the new, there is no consolation for the horror of having cast off something you really should have kept. Take my husband’s western denim shirt. Read the rest of this entry »
The High Low | Muji Jacket, $139.95
October 29, 2008
(Lars Klove/The New York Times)
Good style mixes high-ticket items with brilliant affordable gets. In this column, T’s fashion team finds the cheap and the chic.
What: Muji military zip-up jacket for men
How much: $139.95 at Muji
Who: Bifen Xu, T Magazine’s men’s fashion associate
I think I can safely say that everyone in the T offices has developed a bit of a Muji obsession since the Japanese store opened on the ground floor of our building. I can count on it for high-quality essentials, Read the rest of this entry »
The High Low | Tillandsia Plants From DWR, $25
October 22, 2008
Tillandsia air plants available at Design Within Reach.
Good home design mixes high-ticket items with brilliant affordable gets. In this column, T’s design team finds the cheap and the chic.
What: Tillandsia plants
How Much: $25 each at dwr.com
Who: Andreas Kokkino, T Magazine’s Design Market Editor
As we’re settling into fall, I find myself thinking of the gray months ahead and looking for something to brighten up my apartment. And what better way than with these adorable Tillandsia plants from Design Within Reach? Known as air plants, these little guys require no soil and very little water Read the rest of this entry »
The High Low | Jeffrey Campbell Shoes, $99.95
October 14, 2008
Good style mixes high-ticket items with brilliant affordable gets. In this column, T’s fashion team finds the cheap and the chic.
What: Jeffrey Campbell leather lace-up
How much: $99.95 at solestruck.comSOLD OUT
Who: Courtney Weinblatt, T Magazine’s women’s fashion assistant
When it comes to style, I tend to fall into the girly-girl camp: dresses, floral prints, high heels. But lately I have been seeing so many great men’s-wear-inspired shoes that I have started to flirt with a more androgynous look. Read the rest of this entry »
The High Low | French Connection Pia Jeans Dress, $64.99
September 23, 2008
French Connection Pia Jeans Dress
available at French Connection.
Good style mixes high-ticket items with brilliant affordable gets. In this column, T’s fashion team finds the cheap and the chic.
What: French Connection Pia Jeans Dress
How much: $64.99 on sale (originally $138) at French Connection.
Who: Melissa Ventosa Martin, T Magazine’s Women’s Fashion Associate
One of the peculiar side effects of working in fashion is the loss of the ability to embrace the moment — and here I am not talking about the T Magazine blog. To civilian shoppers it may be fall 2008, but in fashion land we are well into spring 2009. Having just seen the New York shows, I am already looking for ways to wear some of what’s to come right now. Take jumpsuits. Several designers were offering up a very ’90s, very sporty look — Read the rest of this entry »
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