Category Archives: silk

Bridgerton Fashion

Rebecca Taylor leather top, Zadig & Voltaire leather skirt, Rag & Bone boots
Taskovski bracelet, Rebecca Taylor top, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Marc Jacobs boots

Season 2 of Bridgerton is now available for consumption on Netflix. The binge-worthy series is based on novels by Julia Quinn, set in the early 1800s about a family of eight children of wealth and status. Each of the eight novels revolves around one of the sibling’s love life, which leads one to speculate that there will be more to come from this show in the next few years.

Theory cardigan, Faithfull the Brand linen dress, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Rag & Bone boots

This is a Shonda Rhimes vehicle and with it comes that wonderful modern twist – a multi-ethnic cast, contemporary music (they were dancing to a Madonna song in one episode) and a whimsical/colorful take on the Edwardian period costumes. The latter includes a vibrant array of sherbet-colored gowns and the gamut of puffed sleeves, empire waists, embroidery, silks, leathers, and lots of shimmer-shammer.

BCBGMaxAzria top, Pinko top, Joe’s Jeans leather jeans, Rag & Bone boots

Here are my latest #ootd looks. Currently, my style is romance novel flair with lots of Brigerton-esque qualities. I am all about the puffy sleeve and ruffles. And heavier on the empire waist than I realized. Rebecca Taylor is my guru for this style. You will also be seeing a lot more Faithfull the Brand, Free People and Frame in my closet these days. And of course, leather, silks and now that it is spring – cotton and linen. #lovefashion #fashionintherealworld. <3

Rebecca Taylor leather top, Zadig & Voltaire leather skirt, Rag & Bone boots
Faithfull the Brand top, Trina Turk skirt, Nine West boots
Frame leather shirt and suede skirt, Daydreamer for Free People T-shirt, Marc Jacobs boots
Free People cardigan and dress, Rag & Bone boots
Rebecca Taylor top, Ralph Lauren skirt, Rag & Bone boots
Tashkovski bracelet, Theory cashmere sweater, Free People dress, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Rebecca Minkoff boots

Comfort Zone

#saksfifthavenue cashmere sweater #ralphlauren skirt #ragandbone boots
#theory sweater #bcbgmaxazria leggings #rebeccaminkoff boots

Here I am back in black – it is a comfort zone. And I have so many separates to mix and match! I love the way it feels to know who I am and what I love. I love ruffles and puff sleeves, embroidery, leather, silk and velvet! <3

#frame leather shirt #theory leather skirt #ragandbone boots
#tashkovski bracelet #faithfullthebrand top #trinaturk skirt #ragandbone skirt
#rebeccataylor leather top #allsaints silk skirt #marcjacobs boots
#saksfifthavenue cashmere sweater #aliceandolivia silk skirt #marcjacobs boots

The Silk-Leather Punch

#michelledarinjewelry bracelet #trinaturk top #coach skirt #bcbgeneration sandals
#tashkovski bracelet #rebeccataylor top #freepeople skirt #ralphlauren boots

Last week was all about the silk and leather combo. I’ve been trying to stick to themes and this one is my favorite. The previous week it was cotton T-shirt and leather, which is the more casual version of what is becoming my school uniform.

We are currently glazing clay projects, painting and finishing up the Lions Club peace poster contest. Posters are due on October 22nd. First marking period ends on November 5th.

#kesnyc mask #rebeccataylor top #aliceandolivia skirt #ragandbone boots
#kesnyc mask #bcbgmaxazria top #talithacollection top #coach skirt #ragandbone boots
#kesnyc mask #fossil bracelets #trinaturk top #joesjeans pants #marcjacobs boots
#kesnyc mask #tashkovski bracelet #bcbgmaxazria top #halston top #joesjeans pants #ragandbone boots
#kesnyc mask #equipment dress #bcbgeneration sandals
#kesnyc mask #joie dress #allsaints shorts #bcbgmaxazria sandals

Silk Week Featuring Rachel Zoe

#kesnyc #tashkovski #rachelzoe #alicaandolivia #joie
#kesnyc #rachelzoe #bcbgeneration

So, I was trying out a thing – theme weeks for my work attire. Last week it was black. This week I wore silk every day. Themes are challenging because they limit what you can and cannot wear. This can be a good thing when you have so many clothes in your closet that it makes you focus only on a few key items. And on the flip side, the limitations are frustrating because sometimes you just want to reach for a cotton T–shirt or whatever. I know that when they tell us we are having a jeans day on a Friday – I don’t always feel like wearing jeans.

#kesnyc #tashkovski #bcbgmaxazria #rachelzoe #allsaints #ragandbone

It really all depends on the weather. And with teaching art, it also depends on what materials we are using – how messy they are. It was very warm in the classroom. I had several moments of overheating, which looked like a menopausal freak show, but was really just a lot of people in a room with no air conditioning wearing masks that make your face sweat and then whoooosh – your whole body, lol. It was happening to the thirteen-year-old boys and girls too.

Wearing silk helped with that. Thank you, Rachel Zoe for your beautiful light weight creations. I cut off the off-shoulder top’s sleeves on the embroidered silk/cotton top (above) and tried it as a layered tube top thingy, which I loved.

#kesnyc #tashkovski #ullajohnson #bcbgmaxazria

A thank you also goes out to Ulla Johnson for this magnificent lightweight slip and dress combo, all silk, that I wore for the first time backwards. When I bought the dress, it was featured as a high neck tunic with a bow at the back of the neck, but I wore it with the bow in front as more of a V-neck and loved it. The other way, the neckline sort of flopped in a funny way, like it was too big and so, this dress had been relegated to the back of my closet. Now you may see it in a heavier rotation.

I know it isn’t as flattering to go with the moo-moo look, as my colleague Katy calls it, but we both love the comfort of dresses like this for work. The dress isn’t particularly editorial but in real life, it is really beautiful with a delicate embroidery throughout the sheer fabric.

#kesnyc #tashkovski #allsaints #halston #trinaturk #bcbgmaxazria

I completed silk week with this Halston one-shouldered top that I wore with an Allsaints T-shirt underneath. I paid full price when I bought this top from Neiman Marcus. It has this fabulous drape that I love so muchy-much. I am wearing it in my Facebook profile picture. It’s one of my favorite pieces!

Because I blog my outfits, I feel like I need to wear everything in my closet and have something different on all the time, like the characters do on the new incarnation of Dynasty on the CW. And I guess that has to be fine with me. Clothes are an obsession. Clothes? Fashion, really, and knowing my own style. I will spend every penny on my wardrobe. Eating and paying bills – that stuff is overrated, lol. #whatwillshewearnext? <3

It’s All Free

#kesnyc #tashkovski #freepeople #bcbgeneration

When I am in my classroom, I feel a bit like a caged animal. I can’t go to the bathroom whenever I want to – I have a two minute window here and there, which takes adjusting to after having so much freedom over the summer.

I have two bathrooms in my house now and central air – no air condish at school.

And so, those two things are the only cons to my job. Not the students or the curriculum, or the amazing community of Chittenango, New York.

It is so fun to create new lessons, to introduce new art concepts and to just spend time with my students again in my own classroom.

I’m starting with some drawing and graphic design projects. I’m sharing information about Keith Haring and his art retrospective at The Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, New York. I just found out it isn’t over until October 11th – which means maybe the students can convince their families to take a trip out there? That would be incredible!

I started the school year in this Free People cotton dress. It is so comfortable and colorful! I just love it! Thank you, Bloomingdales! <3

The Loose Fit & the Peplum

#freepeople #tashkovski #joie #coach
#kesnyc #freepeople #michelledarinjewelry #bcbgmaxazria
#kesnyc #tashkovski #trinaturk #kobihalperin #bcbgeneration

I am opting for loose fitting dresses and peplums, as I navigate the end of the school year. I am up a smidge more than five pounds since the school year began. This is due in part to ice cream and most recently, to the spanakopita from St. Sophia’s Greek Fest (so good!).

It is also because I have spent the majority of the school year sitting behind a desk. I will get myself back to normal soon. No – I will not be the person with a closet full clothes that do not fit! <3

#saksfifthavenue #kesnyc #halston #bcbgmaxazria #joesjeans #ragandbone
#kesnyc #bcbgmaxazria #allsaints #ragandbone
#kesnyc @bcbgmaxazria #ragandbone
#kesnyc #tashkovski #bcbgmaxazria #ragandbone
#kesnyc #rachelzoe #joie
#kesnyc #trinaturk #ragandbone
#kesnyc #tashkovski #bcbgmaxazria #bananarepublic #joesjeans #bcbgeneration

Mini Time

#kesnyc #honora #saksfifthavenue #freepeople #rebeccaminkoff
#kesnyc #tashkovski #saksfifthavenue #halston #marcjacobs

I did a mini skirt/dress week. It is getting warmer outside here in Syracuse, so, why not? Ten weeks left until summer vacation.

#kesnyc #cinqasept #ragandbone
#kesnyc #tashkovski #saksfifthavenue #marcjacobs
#kesnyc #tashkovski #saksfifthavenue #talithacollection #ragandbone
#kesnyc #360cashmere #tashkovski #ragandbone #marcjacobs
#kesnyc #tashkovski #vince #bcbgmaxazria #marcjacobs
#kesnyc #tashkovski #bcbgmaxazria #joie #marcjacobs
#kesnyc #aquacashmere #equipment #ragandbone

Uniform

#kesnyc #tashkovski #theory #freepeople #marcjacobs
#kesnyc #theory #bcbgmaxazria #ragandbone #tashkovski
#kesnyc #saksfifthavenue #freepeople #ragandbone

Wearing all black is like wearing a uniform. There is comfort to it, and a sort of simplistic language, that absence of focal point, that thing where someone says, “I don’t remember what she was wearing, but she looked great.” Or at least that’s the dream, isn’t it?

I used to do a Black Mondays thing but now it’s just about what feels right in the moment (a.k.a. at 6:55 am).

#kesnyc #allsaints #ragandbone
#kesnyc #theory #milly #joie
#kesnyc #tashkovski #aquacashmere #ullajohnson #trinaturk #ragandbone
#kesnyc #tashkovski #bcbgmaxazria #bananarepublic #joesjeans #bcbgeneration
#kesnyc #theory #joesjeans #ragandbone
#kesnyc #tashkovski #rachelzoe #ragandbone
#kesnyc #tashkovski #allsaints #joesjeans #ragandbone
#kesnyc #bcbgmaxazria #allsaints #bbcbgeneration

Patterning

#kesnyc #vice #bcbgmaxazria #allsaints #ragandbone
#kesnyc #360cashmere #rachelzoe #ragandbone
#kesnyc #talithacollection #saksfifthavenue #trinaturk #karllagerfeldparis

Thought I would try a pattern week – the problem – I don’t always feel like following a plan. So, this is just a hodge-podge of outfits from several different weeks. Thank you, Rachel Zoe, Cinq a Sept, Trina Turk, Talitha Collection, Free People, Kobi Halperin and AllSaints!

#kesnyc #saksfifthavenue #freepeople #bcbgmaxazria
#marcjacobs #tashkovski #rachelzoe #ragandbone
#kesnyc #cinqasept #ragandbone
#kesnyc #tashkovski #bcbgmaxazria #bananarepublic #joesjeans #bcbgeneration

One + Rag & Bone = Fun

#kesnyc #coach #bananarepublic #ragandbone
#amicale #kesnyc #theory #coach #ragandbone

I did a monochromatic thing this week and I am in love with the look. I used to wear black every day and now I’m just so inspired by color.

#kesnyc #theory #joesjeans #ragandbone

Coupled with every style of this season’s Rag & Bone boots, it is so fun to get dressed for work. <3

#kesnyc #vince #coach #ragandbone
#kesnyc #saksfifthavenue #zadigandvoltaire #ragandbone