Add Some Color To Your Summer

Summer is a great time to wear color- do not be afraid of it! For a more subtle approach to color watch out for the intensity of the colors. This look includes a rich green pair of chinos with a light blue oxford shirt and red sunglasses for a touch of contrast. 

Note- The oxford shirt is a must-have for summer, especially one that is made of Egyptian cotton like this one from Hugh & Crye. The medium weight of the fabric makes it a great option for the warmer climate. Also, you can't go wrong with a light blue shirt. They work well for adventures around town during the weekend and for more professional settings during the week. 

Shirt- Hugh & Crye | Chinos- GAP 

Sunglasses- Randolph Engineering x Michael Bastian | Watch- Timex

#TBT Roberto Bolle And Friends Gala Press Conference

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to attend the press conference for the Roberto Bolle And Friends Gala event at the Italian consulate. It was a memorable experience not only because it was my first press conference but I got to see how important the celebration of Italian culture is to the people in attendance. 

In addition to the Consul General of Italy, Natalia Quintavalle who welcomed everyone to the press conference, Gabriella Scarpa, President of Acqua di Parma spoke about Italian Culture and the Gala event. She said "I am more than proud to support the Italian culture and particularly, Roberto Bolle, one of the worlds greatest dancers and the undisputed Ambassador of the highest artistic and cultural expression of our country." 

Roberto Bolle said, "I am proud to be the art director of the 'Roberto Bolle and Friends Gala,' because I think it perfectly represents the culture and the beauty of the Italian people and of my country"

Roberto Bolle and I after the press conference.
shirt- Hugh & Crye | Pants- Asos | Tie- Club Monaco

Not only was I  nervous about my first time at a press conference I was also concerned about what I was going to wear. I decided to keep it simple and chic with shades of gray. I felt completely comfortable in a trouser, dress shirt and tie. At the press conference I wasn't over dressed nor under dressed which is just how I like it.

Read my exclusive interview with Roberto Bolle about his Gala event in NYC and on his fashion essentials, here.

What I Wore | Neutral Patterns

Shirt Hugh & Crye | Pants JCrew | Tie Club Monaco | Shoes Chuck Taylors

As I was looking through the Hugh & Crye website I saw a lot of great shirts. All I was thinking about is how I didn't want another white or blue shirt. Luckily, they have a wide variety of colors and cuts. I chose the Mather, it's a perfect light grey grid pattern and it'll transition from summer to fall with ease. The color and small pattern lend itself to be considered a neutral color. I think a wide variety of ties will go great with this shirt because of the light shade and size of the pattern; they wont compete with each other. The fit is great, it's comfortable and I can make a lot of combinations with it- three very important things.

Cuando visite el sitio de web de Hugh & Crye vi muchas camisas. Yo no quería otra camisa blanca o azul. Afortunadamente, ellos tienen una gran selección de camisas de varios colores y cortes. Escogí el modelo Mather, me parece el perfecto tono de gris y será fácil de usar durante el verano y el otoño. El corte me queda bien, es cómodo y se me ara simple combinar diferentes estilos de corbatas con la camisa, tres cosas muy importantes. 

Love the combination of stripes with the grid.

ph: NCD