This is the second Fashion Maniac post in the series. To see the first post on rocking scarves, click here.
Writer and Casting Director: Christopher Connolly
All Photography & Managing Editor: Cheryl Gorski
Features Editor: Claire Geist
Stylist: Molly Hoelke
Makeup Artist: Dani Weiser
Hair Stylist & Painter: James Hickey
In the spirit of Buffalo weather, nothing is more consistently inconsistent than our springtime. However, this truly is a blessing in disguise. Many of our local boutiques are sympathetic to the needs of a true fashionista in a city where layers are of utmost importance. The quintessential clothing item that truly rejects the somber mood of a rainy day is the perfect trench coat. When the right piece is found by the right person, a rainy day is cause to celebrate with a flourish of color and personality beneath ones umbrella.
From Ann Taylor's sleek and sophisticated style to the patterned whimsy of Michael Kors; the French romance of Oscar De La Renta and the bold and futuristic flair of Phillip Lim, the NYC runways are alight with coats and jackets of every style. Thankfully our community's commitment to fashion gives us the opportunity to wear these styles at home.
Making the trench your own is as simple as binding it together with your own special touch. Our models are shown with layers of texture and color spilling out of the piece, and finishing off the look by wrapping it together loosely with a thin belt that boasts a simple, yet all important attention to detail that others will instantly notice.
Photos of Mercedez Benz Fashion Week by Cheryl Gorski
Just because the skies are grey there is no excuse to fear experimenting with bright pieces either! Take that multicolored top you've been saving for the summer, don't hesitate to try on a few skirts with ruffles or lightly patterned shorts and slip into a pair or galoshes because the rain slicker is a solid frame for both the utilitarian and a person who wants to really pull the observer into their presence.
Mens look - left:
Grey pants: Borgo Ognissanti , Lu Modern
L Blue Hoodie: French Connection, Urban Threads
L. Purple Button down: Borgo Ognissanti, Lu Modern
Black Trench: Harvey Bernard, Get Dressed
Men's look - right:
Black and White Checkered Shorts: Volcom, Urban Threads
Dark Grey v neck: Penguin, Urban Threads
L. Green and White Checkered Shirt: Nantucket, Lu Modern
Red Windbreaker: French Connection, Urban Threads
On Alex - photo left:
White Tank: Elan, Urban
Black Embellished Vest: Mustard Seed, Deja Lu
Turquoise Necklace: No brand documented, Deja Lu
Zebra Rain Boots: Nomad, Shoefly
Turquoise Purse: No brand documented, Deja Lu
On Elle - photo left:
Blue Tank: Elan, Urban
Tan Embellished Vest: Mustard Seed, Deja Lu
Red/Pink Necklace: No brand documented, Deja Lu
Lepoard Rain Boots: Nomad, Shoefly
Black Hat, No brand documented, Half and Half
Alex and Elle - photo right:
Vintage Bloomers
Striped Tank Top: Victoria's Secret
L. Purple button down: No brand documented, Lu modern
Photographer's own Trench Coats
Stylist's own Boots
All Clear Umbrellas Available at Clutch
All Vintage Broaches & Vintage Umbrellas available through The Lodge Auction House
CONTACT INFO:
Cheryl Gorski | Photographer & Creative Director | 716-895-1689 | 716-903-0600 | info@cherylgorski.com | Also on Facebook specializing in: Fashion, Headshots/modeling/acting, Editorial, Portraits, Bands/ CD/ Press Kits, Corporate events, Web photography, Run-way
Claire Geist | Features Editor | 716-390-9192 | morningbell@roadrunner.com | Blog address: http://faboomadness.blogspot.com/ | Specializing in: Modeling, Photography, Styling | Writing for Seventeen Magazine
Molly Hoeltke Stylist | 716-348-2362 | mhoeltke@hotmail.com | Specializing in: Photography / Film, Editorial Spreads, Visual Merchandise, Store Front Windows
Christopher Connolly: Casting Director | 716-445-1142 | christopher.connolly@mail.com | Specializing in: Fashion Merchandising, Men's Fashion, Promotions, Networking, Linguistics
Giovanni Centurione | 347-962-6162 | Marketing Buffalo and WNY's Hottest TV Show coming to MY TV-Buffalo (WNYO) Spring 2010! Currently searching for sponsors who need exposure. www.whatshappeningbuffalo.com | g_centurione@yahoo.com | http://www.myspace.com/giovanni_d | http://giovannicenturione.blogspot.com
Dani Weiser: Makeup Artist www.hollywoodmakeupartist.net, 716-348-1239 Make-up teacher, weddings, T.V., Film, Print and SFX. Please call for any questions.
James Hickey : Hair Stylist & Painter jameshickey@buffalo.co & www.mchezannsalon.com 716-901- 4499 Specializing in: Cut/Color, fashion photo shoots, run-way, weddings & social events, oil paintings/ custom interior design paintings
The Lodge Auction House & Banquet Center | Stephen L. Phillips, Lisa W. Eoannou | 212 Cazenoza St. | Buffalo, NY 14210 | www.thelodgeauction.com | 716-826-0168 | Specializing in: Estate & Business Liquidation, Antique Consignment, On-Site Auctions, Estate Sales
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Writer and Casting Director: Christopher Connolly
All Photography & Managing Editor: Cheryl Gorski
Features Editor: Claire Geist
Stylist: Molly Hoelke
Makeup Artist: Dani Weiser
Hair Stylist & Painter: James Hickey
In the spirit of Buffalo weather, nothing is more consistently inconsistent than our springtime. However, this truly is a blessing in disguise. Many of our local boutiques are sympathetic to the needs of a true fashionista in a city where layers are of utmost importance. The quintessential clothing item that truly rejects the somber mood of a rainy day is the perfect trench coat. When the right piece is found by the right person, a rainy day is cause to celebrate with a flourish of color and personality beneath ones umbrella.
From Ann Taylor's sleek and sophisticated style to the patterned whimsy of Michael Kors; the French romance of Oscar De La Renta and the bold and futuristic flair of Phillip Lim, the NYC runways are alight with coats and jackets of every style. Thankfully our community's commitment to fashion gives us the opportunity to wear these styles at home.
Making the trench your own is as simple as binding it together with your own special touch. Our models are shown with layers of texture and color spilling out of the piece, and finishing off the look by wrapping it together loosely with a thin belt that boasts a simple, yet all important attention to detail that others will instantly notice.
Photos of Mercedez Benz Fashion Week by Cheryl Gorski
Just because the skies are grey there is no excuse to fear experimenting with bright pieces either! Take that multicolored top you've been saving for the summer, don't hesitate to try on a few skirts with ruffles or lightly patterned shorts and slip into a pair or galoshes because the rain slicker is a solid frame for both the utilitarian and a person who wants to really pull the observer into their presence.
Mens look - left:
Grey pants: Borgo Ognissanti , Lu Modern
L Blue Hoodie: French Connection, Urban Threads
L. Purple Button down: Borgo Ognissanti, Lu Modern
Black Trench: Harvey Bernard, Get Dressed
Men's look - right:
Black and White Checkered Shorts: Volcom, Urban Threads
Dark Grey v neck: Penguin, Urban Threads
L. Green and White Checkered Shirt: Nantucket, Lu Modern
Red Windbreaker: French Connection, Urban Threads
On Alex - photo left:
White Tank: Elan, Urban
Black Embellished Vest: Mustard Seed, Deja Lu
Turquoise Necklace: No brand documented, Deja Lu
Zebra Rain Boots: Nomad, Shoefly
Turquoise Purse: No brand documented, Deja Lu
On Elle - photo left:
Blue Tank: Elan, Urban
Tan Embellished Vest: Mustard Seed, Deja Lu
Red/Pink Necklace: No brand documented, Deja Lu
Lepoard Rain Boots: Nomad, Shoefly
Black Hat, No brand documented, Half and Half
Alex and Elle - photo right:
Vintage Bloomers
Striped Tank Top: Victoria's Secret
L. Purple button down: No brand documented, Lu modern
Photographer's own Trench Coats
Stylist's own Boots
All Clear Umbrellas Available at Clutch
All Vintage Broaches & Vintage Umbrellas available through The Lodge Auction House
CONTACT INFO:
Cheryl Gorski | Photographer & Creative Director | 716-895-1689 | 716-903-0600 | info@cherylgorski.com | Also on Facebook specializing in: Fashion, Headshots/modeling/acting, Editorial, Portraits, Bands/ CD/ Press Kits, Corporate events, Web photography, Run-way
Claire Geist | Features Editor | 716-390-9192 | morningbell@roadrunner.com | Blog address: http://faboomadness.blogspot.com/ | Specializing in: Modeling, Photography, Styling | Writing for Seventeen Magazine
Molly Hoeltke Stylist | 716-348-2362 | mhoeltke@hotmail.com | Specializing in: Photography / Film, Editorial Spreads, Visual Merchandise, Store Front Windows
Christopher Connolly: Casting Director | 716-445-1142 | christopher.connolly@mail.com | Specializing in: Fashion Merchandising, Men's Fashion, Promotions, Networking, Linguistics
Giovanni Centurione | 347-962-6162 | Marketing Buffalo and WNY's Hottest TV Show coming to MY TV-Buffalo (WNYO) Spring 2010! Currently searching for sponsors who need exposure. www.whatshappeningbuffalo.com | g_centurione@yahoo.com | http://www.myspace.com/giovanni_d | http://giovannicenturione.blogspot.com
Dani Weiser: Makeup Artist www.hollywoodmakeupartist.net, 716-348-1239 Make-up teacher, weddings, T.V., Film, Print and SFX. Please call for any questions.
James Hickey : Hair Stylist & Painter jameshickey@buffalo.co & www.mchezannsalon.com 716-901- 4499 Specializing in: Cut/Color, fashion photo shoots, run-way, weddings & social events, oil paintings/ custom interior design paintings
The Lodge Auction House & Banquet Center | Stephen L. Phillips, Lisa W. Eoannou | 212 Cazenoza St. | Buffalo, NY 14210 | www.thelodgeauction.com | 716-826-0168 | Specializing in: Estate & Business Liquidation, Antique Consignment, On-Site Auctions, Estate Sales
Shon looks devilishly handsome as always!