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1. Overalls

Overalls;Asos, Shoes;Topshop,Sweater;Allsaints, Sunnies; Miu Miu, Scarf; Missoni

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2. Willow Smith for V Magazine

Willow Smith for V Magazine

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3. The Butchers Daughter

The Butchers Daughter New York City

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19 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012 (212) 219-3434

4. Polaroid Z2300

Polaroid Z2300

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Polaroid Digital Camera Prints

5. Charlotte Olympia Book Clutches

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Bell Jar Book Clutch Paris Snappylifestyle

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6. Helmet Newton

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NEW Contributing Writer & Resident Male Authority

Chandler Craig will be joining Style&Air as a contributing writer and resident male authority on arts and lifestyle in the big city. Here’s his opinion on the challenges straight men face when approaching fashion!

I’d say the eternal challenge of men’s fashion is how to stand out without looking too flamboyant or, in other words, how to simultaneously rock your personal flare and maintain your “manliness”. Most men give up on this daunting balancing act before they even try and end up dressing like Apple executives for the entirety of their sad, bland lives, an act that’s only truly admissible if you’re worth >1bil. In my opinion, it’s actually not all that difficult to be un-narcissistically unique. It’s all about being subtly captivating with a bit of thematic intent. In my case, I usually put on a cool pair of socks before all else, then wear whatever I have that a) makes sense with my sock choice and b) is clean and wrinkle-less. If I’m trying to step it up a little more than the next wrinkle-free man with a nice pair of socks and cuffed jeans (to showcase the socks of course), I’ll wear a single dark color with a colorful Hawaiian or otherwise patterned shirt popping out from my top sweater layer. The elements of surprise and nonchalance are the intended effects. I walk into a party, slowly unzip my navy blue jacket that I’m wearing with navy blue jeans and BOOM, a red floral shirt collar is folded neatly over a navy blue sweater. “Phew,” a relieved crowd of party-goers thinks, wiping the embarrassed-for-you sweat from their foreheads, “For a second we thought this navy blue dude was boring and not worth anyone’s time”. I smirk, walking to the bar to order a drink next to a solid 8.5. I sit on a stool. She looks down at my bending knees retracting my jeans enough to reveal the entirety of my dolphin print socks. She looks further down, then quickly up into my confident hazel eyes, and smiling declares, “I’m originally from Miami.”

-Chandler Craig

Love Is In the Air at Spring Haute Couture <3

Chanel Spring 2014 Couture Collection

As the snow falls here on the streets of New York City, so too do the spring 2014 couture collections in Paris. Most notably for me this a.m. was waking up to images of Chanel. The pastel creations paired with sneakers, (tying back to my “Sneaking Away From Heels in 2014,”) were more than inspired. The collection was wearable, romantic, and dreamy, just enough to make one forget the snowfall. Xxx

Check out the full collection here on Style.com

Chanel Spring 2014 Couture

Channeling Chanel Beauty

I’m really in love with the Chanel Couture beauty looks for Spring. It was refreshing to see the cat-eye, a makeup trend thats been around forever, (and put on the maps most memorably by Bridget Bardot,) get a much needed update paired with the bottom- lid glitter liner! Try it on your own with this pick from Sephora!

Chanel Spring 2014 Couture Beauty Looks

Spring Pastel Perfection

In the sprit of the spring shows, here are some easy pastel looks from T by Alexander Wang available on shopbop.com, to update your wardrobe for the coming months. I love the idea of light pastels, paired with your favorite leather and biker boots or sneaks. It's instantly "model off duty," relaxed and effortlessly chic.

T by Alexander Wang

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She NAILED It

Get funky this week with your nail art via Alexa Chung inspo!

Alexa Chung Nail Art

Todays Fit

Im wearing; Phillip Lim jumpsuit, Topshop boots,Missoni scarf,Icons H&M Leather, vintage fur coat, Dior sunnies, Chanel bucket bag

Sunday Sentiments

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Sunday is my favorite day in the city. It's the calmest day, where I make a point to re-fall in love with NY, as corny as it may sound. So today I plan on heading uptown equipped with a few of my favorite things, and taking a day in Central Park, to continue my love affair with New York. xxx

  The Prophet; Kahlil Gibran

You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days. Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.

Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.

Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping. For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.

In My Sunday Bag:

Miu Miu, Alexa Chung IT, Tom Ford lipstick, DianaF+,

Miu Miu Sunnies

IT by Alexa Chung

Tom Ford Lipstick 

Diana F+ Camera  

ITINERARY: Moma, window shopping on Madison Ave, grabbing a few tasty treats at Laduree,  then heading to Central Park!

Phillip Lim pom pom jacket

Phillip Lim Jacket

             Elizabeth Holder USA Co-Presedient of Laduree NYC

Elizabeth Holder

Check her out here ! The Coveteure.com gives you the inside scoop on miss macaroon.

Getting to Know the New Face of Givenchy & Victorias Secret Runway Star Maria Borges

Maria Borges stopped by the West Village today to say hi, and give Style&Air a little interview with the newest face of Givenchy, and Victorias Secret newcomer. I first met Maria, in the "accountant to the supermodels" apartment one random Tuesday night last year, before all her successes on the runways. She told me how she moved to New York City having placed top ten in the Elite Angola model search competition, and from there was scouted by Supreme Model Management. I remember being shocked at how sweet and genuine she was, so it's no surprise that Maria's first season walking the shows was one for the history books. Considered a top newcomer on Models.com, Maria walked for almost all the top designers, (Marchesa, Marc Jacobs, Jonathan Saunders, Erdem, Tom Ford, Missoni, Mugler, Kenzo, Givenchy,) to name a few, along with booking the Givenchy exclusive in Paris. Aside from being 5 11' and drop dead gorgeous, the beauty has a unique personal style, and a sense of humor that makes her hard not to love. Above all, Maria continues to book some of the most coveted jobs in fashion, and as a model of color fights through racism in the industry, and stands to be kind and authentic.

What were your favorite shows to walk? 

Giorgio Armani in Milan because it was an honor to open the show. As well as Givenchy exclusive in Paris in 2012 i will never forget

Favorite can't live without beauty product?

Tom Ford foundation 

Favorite Place to go walk around in NYC?

Union Square is my favorite, not times square its awful, to many people

Check out Maria's Profile on Models.com !

The Wild Magazine's Blogger of the Week

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Big thanks to The Wild Magazine for dubbing me "blogger of the week!" Inspired to keep the momentum and make 2014 a big year!

See the full interview here

Happy Monday xxx