The great thing about New York City (no, not the fact that you can stop a cab at any given hour) is the fact that the change of seasons means we ladies get to play with our closets. I’ve made a list of the top tips no NYC woman should live without:
1. Own a Scarf, or Two: Contrary to popular belief scarfs aren’t just for cold winter nights. Make it your prerogative to own a lighter scarf for the warmer weather. Spring means lighter fabrics and fun floral prints. I’ve made it an obsessive hobby to own many scarves, made of many fabrics for any kind of weather!
2. Makeup is ALWAYS a DO: Whether you go natural or have fun with it, don’t neglect your makeup box, show it some love by updating it with seasonal necessities. This includes: a fail-proof eyeliner, an amazing shade of RED lipstick, and a great bronzer (for the morning we wish we hadn’t drank so much the night before).
3. Have Black: Funny but true, us New Yorkers LOVE our neutrals, better yet, we love our Blacks. From a black trench coat to the ever-important LBD. Own some black attire, and let the New Yorker in you out.
4. Mix and Match: Have fun with your wardrobe. Mix tweeds with suede and mix stripes with floral. Once you get in the habit of mixing and matching, you truly begin to understand what it is to have “fun with your closet.”
5. Own The Heel: Owning a great pair of heels is essential for the New York woman. 3 inch to 6 inch, the higher the better. But ladies, you don’t have to compromise comfort for style.
6. Layer it Up: New York women are experts at layering. We love to wear a few shirts of different lengths and we love to pair vests and jackets. Layering is a must, so be good at it!
7. Denim IS everything: We New Yorkers LOVE our jeans. Own a few pairs in different styles and washes. Dark washes always dress up the outfit while a lighter wash is a more casual approach to denim.
Now ladies! Dress Up!
