Ali Weiner - New York City
Who is your style icon? I don't think that I have a single style icon, but the first was certainly my mother who taught me the importance of cut and quality above all else.
What is your favorite place to shop? Another hard one! If I had to name one store it would probably be Barneys for its wide selection of both emerging and established designers as well as shoes and bags. Oh the shoe floor...just the thought of it makes me quiver!
What is the must-have item in your wardrobe? My must have item is probably a comfortable yet stylish black boot, and no, I won't say how many different pairs I own... I'm very into footwear and I like things that transition well from day to night. I can already tell that my new pair of Alexander Wang Ashley boots are going to be a fall favorite that I can wear with jeans during the day or dresses at night.
What is one word that describes your personal style? eclectic
What inspires your personal style? My personal style is inspired constantly by things I come across either on the streets, in magazines, or online. I also have an extremely fashionable group of friends who keep me on my toes and up on most things! I read a lot of fashion blogs but sometimes I'll simply see a vintage photo, a painting, smell a candle, or admire a piece of fabric my mother has just purchased and be immediately inspired. I feel like I'm always running home to see if I have a version of want I've just imagined or can somehow fashion it out of what I've got until I have time to go hunting for just the right thing out in the world. I'm very willing to try new things, though that does mean I have a lot of fashion horrors in my past. Right now I'm obsessed with all things coral! Coral lipstick, coral pants, coral polka dots...
Inside Ali's Closet (photo 1- mostly vintage, photo 2- YSL vintage black shorts, Alexander Wang Ashley boots, Chloe jacket, Proenza Scouler PS1 bag, Vanessa Bruno pants (coral), Phillip Lim pants (tan), Rodatrte for Opening Ceremony Dress, Vintage green dress, Chanel bag, Acne pants (black), Phillip Lim shoes.)
Alexis Cozzini - Chicago
Who is your style icon? In terms of an actual person, I pretty much wish I were Olivia Palermo. Oh and Pippa Middleton.
What is your favorite place to shop? SARCA of course! And then Luxury Garage Sale. I'm obsessed with some of the vintage and designer pieces I have purchased from them. Other than that, I absolutely LOVE to shop at various boutiques in London and Rome.
What is the must-have item in your wardrobe? I have two pieces that I know I will never get rid of- one is a Matthew Williamson silk blouse that is insanely heavily beaded and embellished with crystals. It's from his Spring 2006 collection. And one is a custom dress from Doucette Duvall called the Zsa Zsa. It's made with vintage brocade, has a poufy, ruffled skirt, and the top features a plunging V neckline.
What is one word that describes your personal style? Over the past year my style has matured a little. I'd like to call it "Urban Polished" and I know that's not one word :)
What inspires your personal style? That's a hard question because there are a lot of people, or sources that I draw inspiration from. Harper's Bazaar and Elle Decor definitely influence my style. Right now I really like drawing fashion inspiration from art and interior design.
Alexis Cozzini (I like to think of Alexis' looks as glam and uber trendy)
Erin - Chicago
Who is your style icon? Rachel Bilson and Blake Lively. Call me unoriginal, but they are my style icons.
What is your favorite place to shop? I would say Anthropologie, but I try not to overdo it there since it's so popular. I like to take a piece from anthro and mix it with other gems that I find elsewhere to create a look of my own.
What is the must-have item in your wardrobe? A strapless nude bra. I love showing shoulders.
What is one word that describes your personal style? In two words, modern vintage. It sounds weird, but I like to think it's a vintage look, but new age. If I had to add in a third descriptor, it would be "preppy modern vintage". I sound confused, but really, I'm not.
What inspires your personal style? Finding great pieces that are durable and lasting, but also on sale. I rarely buy a piece that's full-priced. Also, being able to take an artical of clothing and dressing it up, dressing it down, or taking it somewhere in the middle so that I get as much use out of it as I can, without killing a look... or a budget.
Erin (I like to think of Erin's looks as Bohemian Chic and Preppy)
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