2.15.2011

{ a stylish staycation }

this season for fashion week, the w hotels generously offered me a room in their union square location (smack dab in the middle of nyc), to more conveniently bounce around town to my many shows, meetings and parties.

i figured it would make for a fun mini-retreat ~ but underestimated just how much i would appreciate having a centralized changing room all week long (not to mention maid service and other ammenities!!).

in a week where i'm simply too busy to take proper care of myself (or make sure there's food in the fridge!), being coddled by an uber-comfy hotel (with an extensive menu of delicious room service options) has been a lifesaver. i owe them a very, very big thank you!

these photos were taken in their glamorous, garden-party-ready bar (aka my week-long meeting room), which happened to perfectly match these fun, floral palazzo pants. what stylistic serendipity!

{ tom ford 'anouk' sunnies (seen in 2nd pic), vintage boy's blazer, club monaco blouse (last seen HERE), gifted modcloth pants (i was lusting after them HERE), prada shoes (seen in better detail HERE), michael kors watch, vintage rings }
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for more info on the w hotels' hip happenings this season, including inside scoop on their fashion insiders (like designers frank tell and michael angel ~ plus their fab fashion director amanda ross), CLICK HERE.

91 comments:

Raspberry Jam said...

Those pants are adorable!

Beauitful!


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XOXO

Malena said...

Love that combination - floral pants and classy blazer! Great!

Gorete Sousa said...

Great Pics!!!
Beautiful Look!!!lovely
xx

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Essiefashion said...

Really beautiful outfit !!!!!!
Your pants are great!!
xxx

dia vide son dressing said...

lovely!
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Miss Molly said...

i have heard only great things about this hotel, you are soo lucky to be staying there!

you look great in all the pics

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Absolutely Mrs. K said...
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Absolutely Mrs. K said...

So sweet and adorable, but so chique because of the jacket. The dark colors look fabulous on you. Oh I wish I could wear long pants (looks like a skirt) like that. The bow on the blouse takes you right back to the 70’s, but it is so feminine and elegant. The long pair of pants has an amazing print; those little flowers make you longing for spring. And as a finishing touch, the dramatic shoes. Dark colors but oh so fresh.

GIAA said...

love your whole outfit! I'm so in love right now for wide pants :)

GIAA

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Karolina said...

Adorable pants!

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Unknown said...

such a lovely look, absolutely adorable

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x

Baby Budget Blog said...

Love this outfit and lucky you on the free room!

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Anonymous said...

Great pants! =)And those are some beautiful photos.

Anonymous said...

really nice combination! You are very beautiful!

Hey There Carole! said...

Love the pants and I have to agree the dark navy does look fantastic on you.

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annawithlove said...

that hotel sounds like a dream! you look absolutely gorgeous in these photos girl!
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The Village Idiot said...

only you can make those pants look chic! gorgeous photos!

Yasmeen said...

Pics of the hotel room!? I'm sure your readers would love to see it. Also, I love the bow on your blouse; it's so sweet :)

Yasmeen
Castle Fashion

mll mag said...

so romantic... ;)
looooove ;)
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blank said...

sounds like such a posh experience! and your blouse is gorgeous!

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The Fancy Teacup said...

Looks like you had a lovely time at the W!

I adore that pussybow blouse (especially the color on you), and with those floral bottoms- they make a perfect pair!

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much love.

Natalia | Look-A-Porter said...

I think they equally enjoyed having you around. You are so beautiful and really sweet. Glad there was somebody to take care of little Miss Fashionista over there. :)

P.S. The photos are amazing, the second one is my absolute favourite.

Rococo said...

I love the blouse and blazer together, your outfit looks lovely :)

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Melody said...

Love the outfit you created! The blazer and blouse match perfectly!

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Amy said...

What a beautiful outfit!

And I agree. Sometimes, a staycation can become the perfect getaway. I live in SF, and whenever I need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, I sneak away into a hotel or a spa for a few days. It's always the perfect trick!

Fashion Agony said...

You look amazing! Love your outfit, especially the pants!

xoxo
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Anonymous said...

Wow... ♥ your SMILE !! So charming - You should do this MORE!! :-) :-)

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baci ♥ Brad

Seasoned With Youth said...

That top is amazing! Makes me excited for spring.


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Liv said...

Whoa. I just flashed back to my flower-print palazzo pants (worn with bodysuit and a variety of vests)circa 1993. You look awesome... me back then, eeehhhh not so much.

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Elisabeth - Everything's Better with Frosting said...

I really like the balance of structured/flowy in this look. So chic and pretty.

Elisabeth - Everything's Better with Frosting said...

I really like the balance of structured/flowy in this look. So chic and pretty.

Insomnia said...

U look so lovely and effortless in all of the pictures, loving ur smile!

D Dierks said...

What an amazing time, thanks for sharing it with us through the photos. I think the silky bow on the blouse and the beautiful color of it, really makes the outfit pop. The pants are gorgeous too!

Collections said...

Love this outfit... especially the pants!

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Anonymous said...

girlfran, you've got some fabulous style. i've said it before and i will say it again. your pants are totally fab and i love your outdoor picture.
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xxjj

*sunday* said...

you make it look so warm and summery! but i know how cold it is in NYC right now... brrr

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Hayley said...

AMAZING outfit. so adorable, as always. and such an awesome place to stay!

Anonymous said...

you look like a 50 year old hipster

SAMANTHA said...

the W is amazing!! and you look sooo beautiful, those pants are the sh*t i want to invest in a pair! and i looked at the closeup of the prada shoes and damn--- incredible.



xx
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Valerie Friedrich said...

Love the palazzos. Enjoy! Xo Valerie

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Nicole Dao said...

Ah, those wide leg floral pants are to die for! I've been eyeing a pair at Free People myself.

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Noortje said...

lovely picss and outfit girl! first time ive seen this blog.. awesome!
x

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PSbyDila said...

You look gorgeous!

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Anonymous said...

Still can't get over how much you look like Jessica Stroup!

Anonymous said...

Most of the commenters are just promoting their own fashion blogs, but some of them actually seem to be trying to get your attention. Eureka moment: it's not only guys who "gold-dig" on rich girls!

Mihaela said...

You are beautiful,very pretty :D
I love this!!

KimChicSisters said...

lovely photos!

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Lana said...

Looks fabulous, love the W

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Libby said...

Your photos are lovely, and the hotel looks beautiful. What a wonderful place to stay!

Unknown said...

those trousers are amazing. the shoes also look amazing from what i can see

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Chloé Vioz: Just one More said...

I won 5 nights in the W Hotel in Times Square amazing place to! I Love the Zen and peacefull Atmosphere in!!
xxx
C.
Fan of your blog of course!
Kiss from France!

Bekah said...

Your hair always looks amazing, but congrats on the gorgeously sweet grow-out! I love my pixie cut, but if ever I decide to grow it out, you're my inspiration!

Shen Dove said...

This whole look is fanastic! I'm loving the colog palette and those palazzo pants are fab!

Michelle Salim said...

You look absolutely stunning! The hair is looking amazing. Thanks for sharing the pics!

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The Chic Burrow said...

Gorgeous! Looks like you are having the time of your life! Hope you are doing well.

xoxox

The Magic Mirror said...

Everything sounds amazing. Loving your pants.

Amber
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Rossella said...

wow i love this outfit


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Kacrates said...

Gorgeous. I love the poses. And yes, W hotel is amazing right?

Kate said...

Love your blog! What is the camera you use for all of your shots?

Aubrey and Melissa said...

That looks like a beautiful place! Amazing outfit too, love those pieces together

Cathy said...

Love this look, your haircut is adorable!!!

kate said...

You look so comfortable I'm jealous. Actually W does have really nice hotels. There one in Hollywood is amazing and I love going in. It's almost a shame there is so many shady people outside, but inside is great.

Grace Escudero - The Afeminada said...

Your hair looks great Kelly! I know that you're undergoing an awkward "growing it out" stage, but you look cute :)

-Grace

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Anonymous said...

Totálne krásny outfit.. tá sukňa, top, topánky ♥ dokonalosť

Fashion Gossip said...

You are so pretty! Love your pics! And your watch:)) M.

Anonymous said...

seems to be a nice hotel..

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christie said...

you are so beautiful & your photos are divine xx

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Geline said...

i just got into watching audrey hepburn films so it only dawned on me now that you look extremely like her!
you have the same facial structure and petite frame.

do think about trying a hepburn shoot just for kicks :)

Lace and Tulle said...

I love your floral pants!
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Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl said...

I love those printed trousers....they are so chic and perfect (i.e comfortable) enough for NYC fashion week!

xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl

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Michelle Lee said...

love that pants!

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Anonymous said...

I can't get enough of those pants!!!

Anna-bird said...

this is one of my favorite outfits ever! I'd love to wear it with the pants as a mini skirt :)

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The Bohemienne said...

Love the big bow! And your hair color right now is so pretty.

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jessica january said...

love the palazzo trousers! and that garden party area is so cute! lucky you.. hope you're having a great time x

AzaharaJStyle (lost in Palma) said...

amazing style, I love

kisses
AzaharaJS

Erin Girard said...

Obsessed with the layering of navy, and I think you just gave me the balls to try wearing some palazzo pants!

Cassie Eliya said...

Your hair is looking awesome!!!!

Unknown said...

Your look is perfection. I love the W hotels. I try to stay at them whenever I travel. Their garden is whimsy.

Emma at Daily Clothes Fix said...

Lucky you. You look stylish and wonderfully relaxed.

Unknown said...

I ALWAYS love your looks and this one is no different, but how do we feel about the navy based outfit with the black heels? Can I start a discussion about this? How do we feel about black with navy? brown with black? white after labor day?

You're forever beautiful!

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Josephine said...

You look gorgeous! So chic and effortless <3

Unknown said...

Your blog is amazing, your style is amazing!!!!! Yo`re full inspiration!!!!

Camila said...

Sometimes I forget you have those beautiful eyes! You´re always wearing glasses!

#gaymoment... sorry

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Anonymous said...

Love these shots!!

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Jerrica said...

Love the outfit. Your ability to work with and wear prints is simply admirable. :-)

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Manon B said...

Beautiful jacket

Anonymous said...

LOve your look: a little bit of a spring and wintertime look. :)

Natasha said...

Absolutely adore the palazzo pants. I remember my mother sewing me a tiny pair for my Barbies in the early nineties.

vananh said...

Kelly, I have the exact same club monaco blouse, but could never get my bow to cooperate. Do you have any tips to make it look perfect like yours? =)