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Manus x Machina Exhibition

July 21, 2016

Last month I made a quick day trip to NYC to see several lines for Spring 2017. While I was there I was able to pay a quick visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the Spring Costume Institute exhibition Manus x Machina. The exhibition explores how fashion designers have combined and are combining the handmade (manus) and the machine-made (machina) in creating haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear. The exhibition showcases more than 170 ensembles dating from the early 20th century to the present.

The exhibition was incredible to see in person and I could have spent hours and hours looking at each ensemble. I took pictures of my favorites so I could share with you all even though these pictures don’t quite do these works of art justice. If anyone is in NYC you should definitely try and see it. It is on exhibition until September 5th. See some of my favorites below!

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House of Chanel Autumn/Winter 2014-15

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(left image) House of Chanel Autumn/Winter 2005-6 (right image) (left) Boué Soeurs 1928, (right) Both dresses Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2009

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(left) House of Dior Autumn/Winter 2012-13, (middle two) Prada Autumn/Winter 2015-16, (right) Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012

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House of Dior Spring/Summer 2014

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(both dresses) House of Dior Autumn/Winter 1949-50

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(left image) House of Givenchy Autumn/Winter 2010-11 (right image) (left) Madame Gres 1968 (middle) Madame Gres 1950-55 (right) Iris van Herpen Spring/Summer 2010

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(left) Iris can Herpen Autumn/Winter 2013-14 (right) Saint Laurent Autumn/Winter 1969-70

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(left image) (left) Hussein Chalayan Spring/Summer 2017 (right) Paco Rabanne 1967 (right image) (left) Threeasfour Spring/Summer 2016 (right) Proenza Schouler Autumn/Winter 2013-14

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(both garments) Gareth Pugh Autumn/winter 2015-16

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(left image) (left) Commes des Garçons Spring/Summer 2014 (right) Commes des Garçons Spring/Summer 2015 (right image) (both garments) Noa Raviv 2014

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(left image) (both garments) Alexander Mcqueen Autumn/Winter 2012-13 (right image) Iris van Herpen Spring/Summer 2015

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(left) Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012 (middle) Iris van Herpen Spring/Summer 2015 (right) Iris van Herpen Spring/Summer 2016

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(left image) (left) House of Dior Autumn/Winter 2015-16 (right) Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2014-15 (right image) House of Chanel Spring/Summer 2014

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(left Image) (left) Normal Norell 1965 (right) Normal Norell 1953 (right image) (left) Proenza Schouler Autumn/Winter 2015-16 (right) Iris van Herpen Autumn/Winter 2013-14

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(left) Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2014 (middle) House of Dior Spring/Summer 1952 (right) House of Dior Spring/Summer 1953

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(left image) (both garments) Prada Autumn/Winter 2016-17 (right Image) House of Dior Spring/Summer 2015

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(left image) (all garments) Mariano Fortuny 1920s, 1930s

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Miyake Design Studio Spring/Summer 1994

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(middle) Commes des Garçons Autumn/Winter 2015-16 (right) Pierre Cardin 1968

 

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Shop our Charleston Fashion Week 2016 Looks!

April 22, 2016

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Look 1 (Left) – Zimmermann Halter Top and Floral Skirt, Mignonne Gavigan Watercolor Stripes Necklace

Look 2 (Center) – By Malene Birger Embellished Dress

Look 3 (Right) – Sea NY Snowflake Lace Top, Sea NY Linen Culottes

 

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Look 4 (Left) – Zimmermann Mischief Stud Smock Dress

Look 5 (Center) – ALC Ombre Midi Dress

Look 6 (Right) – By Malene Birger Textured Top and Skirt, Mignonne Gavigan Georgeanna Necklace

 

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Look 7 (Left) – Zimmermann Belle Top

Look 8 (Center) – By Malene Birger Sweater Dress, Mignonne Gavigan Necklace

Look 9 (Right) – By Malene Birger Dress and Jacket

 

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Look 10 (Left) – Sachin and Babi Caftan

Look 11 (Center) – Zimmermann Belle Tank, Matison Stone Stone Vest, Zimmermann Lotte Pleated Skirt

Look 12 (Right) – ALC Mara Maxi, Mignonne Gavigan Le Charlot Pearl Necklace

 

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Look 13 (Left) – Tibi Tie Jumpsuit

Look 14 (Center) – Tibi Eyelet Maxi and Bomber Jacket

Look 15 (Right) – Sea NY Embroidered Dress

 

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Look 16 (Left) – Megan Park Floral Dress, Mignonne Gavigan Bow Necklace

Look 17 (Center) – Isabel Marant Etoile Saphir Dress

Look 18 (Right) – Zimmermann Halter Dress

 

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Look 19 (Left) – Zimmermann Pleated Dress, Mignonne Gavigan Necklace

Look 20 (Right) – Sachin and Babi Tiered Gown

 

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Countdown to Spring!

January 23, 2016

All of the chilly temps lately have us dreaming of warmer weather and wearing easy breezy Resort/Spring styles. One of my favorite designers for warm weather is Megan Park. She always has amazing prints and her pieces are so effortless and easy to wear. Take a peek below at some of the pieces from her fabulous Resort collection that are in store now! Shop all of the looks here!

This first look features the Molokai Crepe Sundress. This dress features a cute tie detailing on each side and has a vivid floral print featuring bright red and a pretty bubblegum pink. We paired it with the Megan Park Cluster necklace, a Rebecca Minkoff Saddle Crossbody and Rebecca Minkoff Rosalie heels.

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We absolutely love the Maui Print that is featured in this next outfit. The colors are vibrant and fun and the pattern looks like it was hand drawn on this halter top giving it a whimsical feel. We paired the blouse with a great fitting pair of J Brand skinny jeans. We cuffed the jeans to give it a casual feel and paired it with a pair of Jerome Dreyfuss heels (they are on super sale right now). We finished it off by layering multiple black beaded necklaces.

 

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The next dress could double as a great cover-up on your next vacation. The beautiful floral hand embroidered detailing at the top of the dress give it a real richness! To make this dress more appropriate for cooler weather we styled it with a pair of Rebecca Minkoff suede fringe booties. We added a great cuff by Dannijo and earrings by Kendra Scott.

 

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We love the Maui print so much we had to show you another style that features the gorgeous print. This maxi is what dreams are made of! What isn’t there to love about this dress? We paired it with these super fun and flirty earrings that were made to go with this maxi!

 

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Countdown to Spring: 56 days!

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Mara Hoffman Resort

December 13, 2015

Every shipment of Mara Hoffman brings a little sunshine with it! Our most recent Resort shipment was definitely no exception! The great prints, color combinations and unique silhouettes had us drooling with each piece we pulled out of the box. Mara’s inspiration for the collection came from a recent trip she took to Marrakech. The Moroccan landscapes, textiles and culture all played a vital role in influencing her vision for what Resort 2016 would look like.

One of my favorite pieces from the shipment was the Deep V Dress in a jardin majorelle stone print. I liked this silhouette so much when I first viewed the collection that I also did it in another color way that is as equally beautiful! The silhouette features a built-in, tie back bandeau and the cut out detailing on each side shows just the right amount of skin. We paired it with a pair of ombre Oscar de la Renta fringe earrings, a stack of Eddie Borgo bracelets and Rebecca Minkoff gunmetal heels for a dressier feel. This dress would also pair great with a simple pair of flats for a more casual daytime look.

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I was also instantly drawn to this crisp white button down shirt that features a beautiful bright green embroidered leaf print. The light and airy feel make this a blouse one I know I would continue to reach for time and time again. It could be paired with a great pair of casual Current Elliott boyfriend jeans or dressed up with a slouchy dress pant by 10 Crosby. I love this color green combined with chunky gold jewelry. We paired it with a Dannijo gold bib and a Giles and Brother cuff. We also received a romantic white midi dress with this same leaf print embroidery that is stunning!

 

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View our entire Mara Hoffman Resort collection here!

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Pops of Poplin

December 4, 2015

I am always on the search for a great dress! One that is not too fitted or flowy, not too casual or too dressy and one that is current and trendy but also refined at the same time! This is no easy task and is actually quite hard to find. Well….leave it to BCBG to continue meeting my dress needs. The Maris dress arrived yesterday and passed my entire dress checklist with flying colors. The bold ombre feather print is fun and funky but is balanced perfectly with the pops of poplin on the collar and cuffs. It looks cute and appropriate for day with a pair of simple flats but also looks amazing styled with a pair of over the knee Vince boots for a dressed up feel. BCBG continues to master the art of practical but relevant dressing and I am oh so thankful. Shop our entire new shipment of BCBG here!

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Tuxedo Trend

October 23, 2015

Rachel Zoe never ceases to amaze us with her ability to transform a simple black dress into something magnificent.  Her pieces exude luxury and sophistication and the Volkov dress is no exception.  This Tuxedo dress is perfectly tailored and can be worn several different ways.  This menswear inspired piece is double breasted and features a button front closure and front flap pockets.  The subtle v neckline balances the mini length of the dress.  If the length is too much for you, a pretty slip would give you more coverage.  A slip with a lace hem peeking out would add the ideal amount of femininity to this masculine piece.  Another option would be to wear a pair of pants underneath like we have seen several celebrities sporting down the red carpet recently.  With any of these looks a killer pair of heels is key, you can introduce a pop of color with the shoe or keep it sleek with a black pair of stilettos.  For the upcoming Holiday season a plum lip is fierce or you can keep it classic with a red lip.  Erin gave this look some edge by pairing the dress with a chunky heeled bootie and Dannijo Roxanna cuff.  This versatile piece can even be worn open as a tuxedo style jacket with a delicate cami underneath.
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What We Wore, Day 2 NYFW

September 11, 2015

Day 2 was full of fashion shows, outfit changes and lots of running around in between! Below are a few of our looks from the day! Shop all of these looks now at www.lovemosaic.com!

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Erin is wearing an A.L.C Top, Jerome Dreyfuss bag, Rebecca Minkoff heels and Megan Park jewelry

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Leah is wearing a Diane von Furstenberg jumpsuit and Oscar de la Renta tassel earrings

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Ashleigh is wearing an Alice + Olivia dress, Taxidermy clutch and Eddie Borgo bracelets

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Angela is wearing a Hunter Bell dress and Dannijo necklace

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Hello NYFW

September 10, 2015

“Every year the women of New York leave the past behind and look forward to the future….this is known as fashion week.” -Carrie Bradshaw

Bright eyed and bushy tailed, we arrived in the Big Apple this morning for the start of New York Fashion Week! It’s hard to describe the energy surrounding fashion week but it is exhilarating and something we look forward to every season! We kicked off the day at the BCBG show. This show always opens fashion week and has an impressive guest list. We have been eager to see what trends are going to be big for Spring 2016 and some that jumped out to us at BCBG were 1. Huge 70’s vibe 2. Pastel palettes 3. Lots of embroidery and texture.

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bcbglooksAfter the show we headed straight to showroom appointments. Our first was with Eileen Fisher. This will be a new line for Mosaic and is the epitome of sophistication and togetherness. This line appeals to all ages and features silhouettes that would flatter any figure. Her Spring collection also featured a very neutral palette with pops of pastels through out.

 

eileenWe then arrived at Fashionhaus to view one of our favorites, By Malene Birger. Her collection featured gorgeous lace and eyelet and every piece had amazing texture. The collection featured some metallic touches as well as pops of tangerine.

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bmborangeThe rest of the day consisted of viewing A.L.C., Equipment and Current Elliott as well as a new shoe line you all are going to FLIP over! We can’t wait to let you know what designer it is but trust us, it will be worth the wait!

While we were busy perusing Ready-to-Wear collections, part of the Mosaic team headed to Brooklyn to scout out something different. Later this Fall we will be introducing a specially curated home selection! We have brought on our trusted friend and talented home decor expert, Erin McEachin, to put together and find the best and most special selection for you all. Through out this next several days she will be visiting some amazing showrooms as well as visiting some of New York City and Brooklyn’s best vintage shops. We have no doubt she will find some amazing one of a kind finds for you all!

Nothing was more perfect for Erin to wear for a day in Brooklyn than the Equipment Mina Dress. Its easy, fun and flowy silhouette make it the perfect running around dress. Get the last one of these dresses here!

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Photos courtesy of Angela Cox

Here is a little sneak peek of some of the amazing home items that will be available later this Fall!!

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Photo courtesy of Angela Cox

Tomorrow will bring another exciting day with some amazing runway shows in store. Check back tomorrow to see what we wore to the shows and what other amazing collections we saw for Spring 2016!

About Mosaic

A mosaic is a work of art created by assembling beautiful pieces of brightly colored materials, such as glass, metals or stone, to create an image. Mosaic is an upscale contemporary women’s boutique that draws its inspiration from the fundamental lesson communicated by these pictures made from bits and pieces — that the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. Whether you’re assembling a single outfit or an entire wardrobe, we can help you find just the right pieces and make sure they work together to create the image you want to project. Read more....

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