Muse Apparel Featuring Midnight Florals

I attend a lot of evening events, so I am always on the lookout for cocktail dresses. I love the dark floral print and pocket detailing on this Midnight Brocade Dress from Muse Apparel. Their size 0 runs a little big on me, so I had to get this dress hemmed, but the rest of the fit was perfect. Muse Apparel carries daytime dresses and party dresses from $99 to $178, catering to different styles and shapes. You can checkout the new arrivals and resort collection at museapparel.com, and $50 dresses in the sale section.

Dress: Muse Apparel

Beaded Clutch: Clara Kasavina 

Shoes: Pedro Garcia

Earrings: Amelia Rose

Hair Tie: Emi-Jay

Photos by Eliza Laude

- Kim Weling

Hutch Spring 2013 Featuring Watercolor Florals

I don't typically wear colorful florals, at least until I came across Hutch designer Daniel Saponaro and his feminine yet modern, bold prints. This watercolor floral silk cami was just my style once I paired it with mint green ripped jeans and white blazer for a perfect spring outfit. 

His line is very wearable, especially for the petite girl, with convertible and 3/4 sleeve details. There's so much I love in the Hutch spring collection, from shrunken blazers, shirt dresses and draped pocket tops to pleated elastic skirts and high waisted dresses. Along with conceptual prints, there's a good mix of chambray, navy, and pops of watermelon, jade, hot orange and marigold.

Cami: Hutch Watercolor Floral

Blazer: BCBGMAXAZRIA Candice Jacket, Gardenia, $208

Jeans: Diesel Zivy Skinny  

Handbag: Cynthia Rowley

Shoes: Calvin Klein Danica Platform Peeptoe Bootie, Graphite

Earrings: Kensie

Watch: Anne Klein Rose Gold and Crystal Watch

Rose Gold Bracelets: Bauble Bar and American Eagle 

 Ring: Henri Bendel Hand Me Down Stack Ring, $98

Hair Tie: Emi-Jay

Headphones: Beats by Dr. Dre x Futura 2000 Solo HD Artist Series, $199.95

Lipstick: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Fifth Ave Fuchsia 160, $7.49 

Photos by Eliza Laude

- Kim Weling

Emi-Jay Trunk Show at Saks Fifth Avenue

Emily and Julianne of Emi-Jay

Last Thursday I stopped by Saks Fifth Avenue for the Emi-Jay trunk show, to meet with founders Emily and Julianne, who have been creating their own hair ties since the eighth grade. Now as seniors in high school, they have successfully built up their business alongside their mothers, who I also had the pleasure of meeting. 

Emi-Jay's hair ties and headbands are hand-dyed, handmade and don't pull or dent your hair. Their headbands are wider than the ones I have, and actually feel more secure and stay in place. This spring Emi-Jay features florals and chevron prints, and pops of colors of orange, yellow and blue. Check out their entire collection at emi-jay.com.

Also during the trunk show, I got a makeup touchup and hair styled in a fishtail braid, finished off with an Emi-Jay hair tie. I couldn't leave Saks without stopping by one of my favorite designers, Helmut Lang, who partnered up with Pointy Snout for a caviar tasting.

Helmut Lang

Pointy Snout caviar tasting

- Kim Weling

Emi-Jay Trunk Shows at Henri Bendel & Saks Fifth Avenue

Emi-Jay teen founders Emily Matson and Julianne Goldmark will be holding their very first trunk shows at Henri Bendel and Saks Fifth Avenue. Emi-Jay's hair ties are handmade and hand-dyed, available in fun, unique colors and patterns. 

Guests at the Saks Event can enjoy a caviar tasting, fresh pressed juice, nail art and more!

- Kim Weling