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Shopping in the Mens Section Don’t be Scared to Borrow from the Boys

I’m going to share a little style secret today, sometimes I wear men’s clothing.

Although it may seem daunting at first you shouldn’t be scared to borrow from the boys!  There are a gazillion reasons to check out the mens section when adding to your wardrobe starting with the fact that men’s clothing is built better! It’s more durable, last longer and it’s also cheaper!

Yes, you read correctly MENS CLOTHING IS CHEAPER! There is a research-backed phenomenon out there called the Pink Tax. Women pay more for basic necessities like conditioner, razors, deodorant and of course clothing and it totally sucks.

The same t-shirt you find for $30 in the mens section can cost up to double that in the womens! Looking for an over-sized sweater? A polyester one in the womens section often costs as much as a Merino Wool one in the mens section and that’s just CRAZY!

Shopping in the men’s department can also be a solution to other problems, like if you have wide feet you might be able to find better fitting shoes in the men’s department. Or if you’re tall it’ll be easier to find long sleeve tops that reach all the way down your arms rather than ending abruptly two inches away from your wrist.  And if you want minimalist no-frills silhouettes then the men’s section is perfect.

Expanding my shopping to include the men’s section has led me to discover some of my all-time favorite wardrobe staples. Now I only buy mens or unisex t-shirts.  I hate the way womens t-shirts are made- with their stupid tiny cap sleeves and thin fabric that falls apart and clings to your body. Men’s tees offer a fitted silhouette with sleeves that are the perfect length and extra durable fabric. Men’s leather jackets are on regular outfit rotation in my closet and men’s sweaters are the softest coziest things around!

There’s a reason some of the hottest brands right now are offering gender-neutral collections—Over the last few seasons, luxury designers like Gucci and  Saint Laurent have held coed runway shows. Moda Operandi debuted its first unisex streetwear collection, and Zara released their unisex “Ungendered” Collection with models of both sexes styled in the same clothes. Increasingly, it’s become pretty apparent that what men and women want to wear is essentially the same.

Ready to borrow from the boys? Here are a few tricks to keep in mind when shopping in the men’s department:

  • Stay away from pants and jeans.  Men’s bottoms aren’t designed for women’s bodies and it’s really difficult to get mens pants to work even if you have them altered.
  • Keep it at the belt and above the belt. Opt for outwear, sweaters, sweatshirts, tees, belts, scarves and portfolios (which make really great clutches).
  • Play with sizing.  Try on everything from a mens small to a mens large. Oversized is totally chic right now and you may need to experiment item by item on what the best fit is.  I have worn everything from a mens small to a mens XL depending on cut and style. The John Varvatos Sweater I’m wearing (which I picked up at the John Varvatos Outlet at Las Vegas Premium Outlets North last week) is perfectly oversized in a Large.  It’s roomy enough to give that chic over-sized vibe but I’m not drowning in it.

What I’m Wearing: John Varvatos Limited Edition Numbered Cardigan | Unique Vintage x Universal Monsters Unisex Bride of Frankenstein Tee | Kenzo Boots | John Varvatos Bandana | H&M Paper Bag Skirt | TOPSHOP Clutch |

Click to SHOP some of my Favorite Borrow from the Boys Pieces:

Things You Should Buy in the Mens Section

Niche Children’s Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

I have been in children’s style mode for the past few month’s working on the most fun photoshoots in New York for a toy company.

Throughout this process I have discovered that finding a good variety of fun unique kids clothes at a decent price can be pretty challenging- everything at most mass retailers looks pretty much the same and if it is unique it can cost a pretty penny- so I wanted to share a few of my secrets for styling kids.

I enlisted the help of my intern, Wilhelmina age 2 1/2 (she’s actually my assistant Tiffany’s adorbs daughter), and we headed to our secret kids shopping spot The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North to let you in on how we score the cutest kids clothes ever from some of our favorite niche children’s brands you may not know about and some tricks to style them.

Our first stop : Vineyard Vines.

This preppy Stamford, Connecticut based brand known for their smiling pink whale logo and apparel that’s equal parts polished and whimsical has become a household name but did you know they carry children’s clothing!

This is Willa’s top rated shop because just about everything has a fish “bish” on it- she also gives the store major kudos for providing a complementary coloring station where kids can unleash their creativity.

The Vineyard Vines childrens collection is available in both boys and girls sizes 2T-16 and is as equally chic as the adult pieces.  Everything has a sophisticated Hampton’s-esc appeal.  Clean lines and searsucker fabrics with that “I’m off to get yachty” vibe.

I am especially fond of the extra thought the brand puts into details.  When styling kids the details are what matters, they are the things that make a piece “special”.  A cute ruffle on the sleeve instantly transform a sundress from everyday-blah to ooh-la-la and distinctive elements like boat necks and shawl collars set a piece apart from the crowd.

FYI- The Premium Outlets North hosts the only Vineyard Vines location in Las Vegas.

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

J Crew- Crew Cuts

J Crew, you know it, you love it but…have you checked out their kids collection, Crew Cuts?

Nestled in the back corner of the store it’s a kids fashion wonderland. With a range of sizes in boys and girls clothing from 2T-16 it’s easy to miss because the children’s pieces blend right into the quirky, fashion-forward yet preppy adult clothing.  I love a brand that doesn’t dumb down kids clothing- they keep it practical but cool and contemporary.

Willa’s favorite thing about Crew Cuts is the accessories.  From fun of-the-moment handbags to luxe necklaces, trendy belts and cool sunnies they have EVERYTHING you need to take that kids look to the next level.

Trending this season for kids (just like for adults) are shorter crops on jeans and trousers as well as lived-in rolled boyfriend type jeans.  My styling secret is to always pair fun whimsical socks with these types of looks, trust me it will get you compliments every-time and earn you professional level style points.

To be honest, many of my kids styling secrets are the same as my adult tips- adding a colorful belt to a plain dress can up it’s style factor by a gazillion and a quick 1/2 tuck on a tee delivers an instant cool vibe.  It’s about giving the look life and depth rather than just tossing some clothing on.

Also don’t get hung up on boys dept. vs girls dept.  I have found some great pieces for little gals in the boys dept. that totally “made” the look.

FYI- The Premium Outlets North hosts the only J Crew in Las Vegas.

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Vilebrequin

Known for their Father and Son matchy-matchy swim sets Vilebrequin (Pronounced VIL-bra-ken) offers some of the most summer-tastic kids pieces around.

The French swim brand was founded by Fred Prysquel in 1971 and quickly became known for their bright, patterned swimwear that drys quickly in the sun.

In 1995 they launched the Father and Son concept, expanding the range of swimwear and clothing from mens to boys starting at 6 months old. This father-son bond brought a new dimension to Vilebrequin as it took on family values. Much more than a passing fad, the enthusiasm for this range is high and has become a tradition for Vilebrequin clients globally.

Featuring both boys and girls sizes 6m-14y they boast not only Father/Son and Mother/Daughter matching swim sets they also provide collections for the whole family.

Made with the same quality fast dry fabrics as the adult line these pieces are made to last and will hold up through every beach trip, water park visit and pool party you throw at them.

Willa had her eye on a gorgeous parrot print t-shirt dress and turtle print ruffle bikini.

If you are a frequent reader of my blog you know I love to mix patterns and at Vilebrequin it’s so fun and easy!  Mix these wild patterns to your hearts content just make sure you use one color to anchor your mix and let that shade carry through the entire look.

Kids swimwear care tip- ALWAYS wash you swimwear inside out, in cold water with NO FABRIC softener and hang to dry.

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Willa quite literally shopped til she dropped.  She was fast asleep as we packed up our purchases and headed to the car.

If you are looking for some fun unique step-out-of-the-crowd kids clothing make sure to visit our favorite spots at The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North! After this your little will look so good they’ll be begging YOU to take OOTD pics of THEM.

And, if you have any questions on styling kids send me a DM or leave a comment I would love to help!

Niche Children's Brands at Las Vegas Premium Outlet's North

Niche Children's Brands

Fall Trend Spotting with Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

We all LOVE a good deal and some of us, including me, live for it!

I am a sucker for a designer outlet.

I remember the days when the only outlet shopping to be found was by driving a gazillion miles away, uphill both ways in the snow..LOL.   We would plan outlet shopping day-trips, but thankfully now you can find them located conveniently close to home.

Designer Outlets offer past season merchandise, re-issued popular styles from previous seasons using materials the designer already had and pieces that may have been labeled incorrectly or that arrived late to mainline stores and missed their retail window.  Many brands even make pieces exclusively for their outlet stores.

Hunting for a good bargain really get’s my juices flowing and I get some of my best deals at The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North.

Nestled close to Downtown Las Vegas,  The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North with over 40 acres of shopping and designer brands like ETRO, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Tory Burch, AllSaints, Marc Jacobs, John Varvatos and more including two brand new openings: Jimmy Choo and Roberto Cavalli!

Last week I hit the shops at The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North to show you how easy it is to find this season’s current trends at a steal-of-a-deal outlet price.

First up an outlet boutique that is so new the paint isn’t even dry yet.  The Roberto Cavalli Boutique opened just days ago and is packed full of everything you would expect from Cavalli focusing on two of the season’s hottest trends: animal prints and wine hues.

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I have been talking about how hot animal prints are for Fall 2018 since July and if there is one sure-fire place to find THE BEST animal prints it’s Roberto Cavalli, I mean come on the guy is known as “The Leopard King”.

Seriously how AMAZING is this coat! YAAS!

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Rich shades of burgundy, bordeaux, garnet, ruby and tawny make up the warm wine spectrum.

What other shades could describe fall better than wine colors? Selected by Pantone (the color experts), Red Pear is the perfect embodiment of  fall days, and one of the top fall/ winter 2018-2019 color trends.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Next up another brand new boutique, Jimmy Choo. 

Known for their luxe take on footwear this is the FIRST Jimmy Choo outlet in market.  One of my favorite things about the shop is that it is set up just like a mainline store.  Artfully displayed products showcasing the collection in a boutique setting.  If it wasn’t for the crazy good prices you would never know you were in an outlet!

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Booties are a must for the season and I spied some GORGEOUS animal print, wine hued velvet, brocade and metallic ones!  I watched a guy almost faint when he asked the price of a bootie and they told him they were and additional 40% off the already AMAZING outlet price.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Sparkle and leather are also huge for Fall.

Stick to pointy toe silhouettes when shopping pumps.

Look for leather with interesting details like studs or metal grommets and think of “sparkle” shoes like jewelry for the feet!

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

One of my personal favorite brands Scotch & Soda is always a must-stop-by for me when shopping at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets North.

Scotch & Soda are “discoverers and collectors, scouring the globe for that painting, poem, vintage piece, ruin, or artefact that sparks thier never-ending curiosity.
Treasures uncovered on worldly wanders are poured into collections and signature looks that clash eras, classics, places of inspiration, meshing unexpected fabrics and patterns.”

The perfect mix of curiosities for an Urban boho soul.  Carrying men’s, women’s, children’s and living collections they are one of my favorite’s when shopping for something unique.

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How gorgeous is this velvet trench?  I’ve been dreaming about it ever since I left the shop and think I need to go back and buy it.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

I keep telling you animal prints are hot and how crazy-good-wild is this leopard denim!

Ahh, the great Scotch & Soda hat debate of 2018 as seen on my Insta-stories.  You all voted and it was a pretty evenly split decision on which of these fedoras I should purchase.

In the end I went with the wine-hue because a. wine hues are kind of a big deal this season and b. the floppy brim suited me better than the structured one.

Last stop- Coach.

I know you are all familiar with Coach.  The brand is legendary for their guarantee on products but did you know that the Coach Company Store at The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North also carries select pieces of Coach’s Ready to Wear?

This drool worthy jacket is from the limited edition”Space” Capsule Collection.

Customized jackets are EVERYTHING this season- pair that with a space, planet, NASA or solar system theme, enamel pins and you are blasting off!

Check out these boutiques and spot some trends for yourself at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets North in Las Vegas.  Post your shopping pics on Instagram and don’t forget to tag me so I can see what you scored!

Spring Trendspotting at Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Trendspotting at Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

I am a sucker for a designer outlet.

I remember the days when the only outlet shopping to be found was by driving a gazillion miles away, uphill both ways in the snow..LOL.   We would plan outlet shopping day-trips, but thankfully now you can find them located conveniently close to home.

Designer Outlets offer past season merchandise, re-issued popular styles from previous seasons using materials the designer already had and pieces that may have been labeled incorrectly or that arrived late to mainline stores and missed their retail window.  Some brands even make pieces exclusively for their outlet stores.

Hunting for a good bargain really get’s my juices flowing and I get some of my best deals at The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North.

Nestled close to Downtown Las Vegas,  The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North with over 40 acres of shopping and designer brands like Ted Baker, ETRO, Kate Spade, Dolce & Gabbana, Tory Burch, AllSaints, Marc Jacobs, John Varvatos and more! I have found some of my most treasured steals there!  A fab ETRO bag at a ridiculous 75% off 75% off, a steal of a deal on a John Varvatos suit for my hubby, and a head turning Kate Spade dress for under $100 to name a few.

Last week I hit the shops at The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North to show you how easy it is to find this season’s current trends at a steal-of-a-deal outlet price.

Let’s Shop!

DENIM

Dark or light, acid washed or selvedged, cropped, flared, skinny or straight leg however you do denim it’s a must have for Spring 2018.  Pairing denim with denim used to be a no-no but for Spring 2018 you can go head-to-toe.  This trend looks best when you vary the shades/washes of your denim to create depth. My all time favorite cuts and best fits are from AG Jeans and this store is packed literally wall-to-wall with every fit imaginable so its easy to fall in love.

Denim Trend Spring 2018

 

Trendspotting at Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

LAs Vegas Premium Outlet North

Denim Trend at las Vegas Premium Outlets North

GRAPHICS AND PATCHES

A bevy of graphic and patch laden designs, as seen on the streets flooded the runways this season. The trend’s not limited just to souvenir bombers and emblazoned denim styles anymore; now we see artful graphics on everything from bags to backpacks, sneakers and evening wear.  I am OBSESSED with this collection from Marc Jacobs.  For this Hippie Dippy Collection the designer collaborated with Julie Verhoeven, the multi-talented British artist who created art for Kate Moss and Primal Scream’s single, as well as for Nouvelle Vague.  Her patchwork prints including  pills, spray paint cans, rocket ships with tongues and eerily unblinking eyes adorn sweatshirts, jackets, tote bags, and box clutches throughout the collection, adding a dark kind of wonderful whimsy. The collection is almost impossible to find anywhere except at the Marc Jacobs boutique at the Premium Outlets North!

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Las Vegas Premium Outlets North TrendSpotting

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FLORAL

The old Spring perennial, floral prints are everywhere this season. Whether they’re in a patchwork effect, printed, embroidered or painted, this botanical trend is in bloom for Spring/Summer 2018.  Ted Baker always has the best uber girly Spring-tastic florals that look like they came straight out of the pages of a story book.  Right now all Dresses are an additional 30% off the already low outlet price!

Ted Baker Floral Trend

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Ted Baker Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Ted Baker Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Ted Baker Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

BOLD COLOR

For Spring 2018 Bright, bold optimistic colors flooded the runways in a rainbow of saturated mood boosting shades.  If you need an instant dose of happy all you have to do is open the doors of the Las Vegas Premium Outlet North’s DVF Boutique to grab the rainbow.  Seriously these colors are everything!

DVF Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

DVF Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

DVF Las Vegas Premium Outlets North

SPARKLE and a bit of Whimsy

Glitter, Glitz and Holograms are IT this season and no one does the perfect blend of glitz and glam like Kate Spade.  These fusha hologram effect bags and gorgeous glittery chain strap bag are the PERFECT pop of color to brighten any look this season!  I also found these perfect for summer camel graphic bags- aren’t they adorbs!

Insider tip- they always have some kind of AMAZING sale happening.  Click here to see the current deals at Kate Spade as well as the other retailer at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets North. 

Sparkle Glitter and Hologram Trend

Kate Spade camel Bag

Kate Spade camel

Check the deals out for yourself.  The Las Vegas Premium Outlets North are located at 875 S Grand Central Pkwy Las Vegas, NV 89106-4541

How to find the hottest trends at outlet prices