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7 White Tees For 7 Days

Who doesn’t love the look of the classic white tee? Many people think that you can only wear a tee during the day because it seems informal, but by wearing the right bottoms and accessories it can easily be the only top you need for the whole week!

DOWNTOWN selected seven ways to show you how to rock the white tee for all the events you may have during the next 7 days!

Monday. Everybody knows that Monday is not the best day of the week. To make up for this, you have to add some fun to your day by spicing up your outfit. Try the Valentino skirt and head out for an amazing dinner at the Aria Wine Bar.

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Topshop tall scallop frill tee $25.00, RED VALENTINO Techno Cady Circle Skirt, Black $295.00, CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Dolly Island Platform Pump, black $795.00, GIORGIO ARMANI one button blazer $1,829.52, KENDRA SCOTT ‘Morgan’ Stud Earring $55.00, DOLCE & GABBANA embossed Clutch$ 875.00

Tuesday. Tuesday is theater night. When strolling between Broadway and Lincoln Center you can match your white tee with the Elie Saab skirt and the classic Yves Saint Laurent clutch.

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J. CREW vintage cotton tee $29,50, ELIE SAAB Pleated silk-chiffon maxi skirt $3,200, OSCAR DE LA RENTA Cutout Jeweled Leaf Necklace, Green $995.00, MANOLO BLAHNIK Hangisi Satin Pump $965.00, SAINT LAURENT Cassandre Tassel Clutch Bag, Black $1,350.00

Wednesday. The mid-week work meeting. Go with a classic black and white look. Try matching your tee with the Alexander McQueen chiffon scarf.

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SPLENDID Cotton and modal-blend jersey T-shirt $55.00, FENDI Silk-Blend Pants in Black $ 915.00, ROLAND MOURET Myzus crepe peplum blazer $1,860, SONYA RENEE JEWELRY Faceted Bead Long Necklace $165.00, Alexander McQueen  ‘Moths Multi Skull’ Silk Chiffon Scarf $620.00, JIMMY CHOO Agnes $595.00 THOM BROWNE Glossed Leather Shoulder Bag $2,590

Thursday. Happy hour is time to de-stress and chill out. Wear your white tee with a good pair of jeans. DOWNTOWN suggests the Victoria Beckham flare pants which can be matched with the Saint Laurent Bag.

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3.1 PHILLIP LIM Silk crepe de chine T-shirt $250.00, VICTORIA BECKHAM Flare Jeans $320.00, AURÉLIE BIDERMANN Knotted Rope Long Necklace $1,855, THEYSKENS’ THEORY Masha tailored blazer-style coat $313.25, FENDI Peggy Suede Geometric-Heel Pumps $650.00, SAINT LAURENT Duffel Bag, dark blue $1,990.00

Friday. TGIF. And it’s date night! A vintage Chanel skirt can never go wrong. Add some color with the Prada bag to impress your date!

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JIL SANDER Cotton T-shirt $ 240.00, CHANEL VINTAGE straight midi skirt $981.58, MARNI square stone necklace $428.80, JIMMY CHOO Anouk $595.00, DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY Mohair-Blend Cardigan Coat $895PRADA Saffiano Wallet on Chain, Pink $650.00

Saturday. After a long week at work, it is time to party. Take this Dolce & Gabbana clutch with you and everybody will be sure to notice you.

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T BY ALEXANDER WANG Classic jersey top $85.00, ACNE STUDIOS Donna boiled merino wool midi skirt $450.00, VALENTINO All-Black Patent Rockstud Slingback Heels $1075.00, PIERRE BALMAIN Double-breasted wool coat $1,300, OSCAR DE LA RENTA Resin-Painted Rose Clip-On Earrings, Red $255.00, DOLCE & GABBANA SMALL VANDA EMBROIDERED VELVET CLUTCH $6,995.00

Sunday. It’s time to relax, and every New Yorker knows that Sunday is the perfect day for a good brunch. Try pairing the fun scarf from Faliero Sarti and the Marni bucket bag for a perfect combination.

 

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J BRAND Mid-Rise Super Skinny jeans $ 352.00, VALENTINO  Cotton T-shirt $ 294.00, VIA SPIGA Flat Moto Booties – Bara $350.00, FALIERO SARTI Oblong scarf Collection:  Fall-Winter $ 380.00 DAVID YURMAN Cable Classics Hoop Earrings with Diamonds $1,100 Marni Mini leather bucket backpack $940 BURBERRY LONDON Nightingale leather biker jacket $ 2,795.00

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The Perfect Flats For Fall

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Tom Ford – Padlock Ankle-Wrap Ballerina Flat, Black  $990

We all know that being a woman and living in New York can be challenging sometimes. From dating to clothing, life is hard here! So anything that might make life a little easier is more than welcome.

Fall is here and we know you don’t want to wear your boots quite yet because its just too hard to believe that summer is over and you aren’t ready to retire your sandals yet. Unfortunately it is a necessary evil, unless you want your feet to freeze!

This fall season, we are all about the basics. Flats are the perfect accent to complement any look, but not to do all the work. They are not the center of attention, but instead you are as well as your look as a whole. Matching your seasonal flats with a perfect pair of jeans or your little black dress can be dressy or casual, and it is all about the color combination.

Starting with the Tom Ford Padlock Ankle-Wrap Ballerina Flat, who doesn’t love the idea of having a piece of jewelry that has to be locked on you? Can you imagine this pair going from work to a date at Buddakan? We can! If you love wearing animal print in little details, the Chloé Scalloped Calf Hair Ballerina Flat is perfect for you! But, if you still need a little bit of glamour when dressing up your feet, the Gianvito Rossi Suede Crystal-Studded Ballerina Flat will fit you in a way you never thought a flat would!

Check out some of DOWNTOWN’s favorite selections for your feet this fall!

-Maria Zanetti

Charlotte Olympia

Charlotte Olympia – Tease Me Suede Heart Tassel Flat $795

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Chloè – Scalloped Calf Hair Ballerina Flat, Leopard $695

Gianvito Rossi

Gianvito Rossi – Suede Crystal-Studded Ballerina Flat $1,315

Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani – Mesh Point-Toe Ballerina Flat, Taupe/Nero $675

Jenni Kayne

Jenni Kayne – Penny D’Orsay Flat $595

Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo – Walton Suede Half d’Orsay Flat, Black $650

Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent – Metallic Point-Toe Flat, Silver $795

Tory Burch

Tory Burch – Mayada Suede Smoking Slipper  $295

Valentino

Valentino – Patchwork Camo Ballerina Flat, Safari $1,095

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The Playful Clutches of Charlotte Olympia

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Peacock Pandora, $1,295

Who has never fallen in love with a Charlotte Olympia bag? We know that it is not only us who dream about these cute accessories!

The designer, half British and half Brazilian, is known for her style inspired by the era of Old-Hollywood glamour and movie stars from the 40’s and 50’s. This can be seen in how she plays with colors and patterns in her bags.

Charlotte Olympia started in the accessory world after completing a foundation course at the London College of Fashion and entering Cordwainer’s, the world-renowned college of footwear and accessory design in London. Throughout her degree she interned at Giambattista Valli in Paris.

Her first collection came in 2008 during London Fashion Week in February. The first Charlotte Olympia store then came in 2010 at Maddox Street in London, followed by a New York store in 2010 in the Upper East Side. As a result of her work she has received awards including “Accessories Designer of the Year Award” at the British Fashion Awards in 2011, and at the WGSN Global Fashion Awards in 2012.

Her design philosophy is to create luxury feminine shoes and accessories with a sense of humor worldwide. Here are some of DOWNTOWN’s choices of the cutest clutches to make you the most stylish girl during Fashion Week!

-Maria Zanetti

TAKE ME AWAY

Take Me Away, $1,295

MAGAZINE CLUTCH - FLIRTY

Magazine Clutch – Flirty, $1,495

Charlotte Olympia Kitty Square Acrylic Box Clutch, Black

Kitty Square Acrylic Box Clutch, Black. $995

KISS ME! POUCH

Kiss me ! Pouch, $495

Lantern Satin Minaudiere

Lantern Satin Minaudiere, Red, $2,995

GIRLS

Girls, $1,495

GLANCE A LOT

Glance A Lot, $495

Bao Bao Panda Minaudiere,

Bao Bao Panda Minaudiere, White/Black, $1,395

ZODIAC PANDORA SAGITTARIUS

Zodiac Pandora Sagittarius, $995

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World Cup Inspires Charlotte Olympia’s Fashion Collection

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Image: Charlotte Olympia

Charlotte Olympia is the go-to designer this summer. In celebration of the 2014 World Cup games, Olympia is launching a new stylish Pandora clutch capsule collection. Cleverly called the “Hat Trick Pandora,” the collection will feature hand-painted satin flags from a variety of different countries. These bags are a great way to support of your team of choice while avoiding the tacky pitfalls of other football (soccer) merchandise. Charlotte Olympia’s World Cup collection will be available on the 4th of July in select stores. Or head to Charlotte Olympia’s Manhattan boutique.

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