Just Released - JENESEQUA – Issue #10

The first pre-fall edition of JENESEQUA has just been released, and it is full of designer interviews, a break down of fall fashions, history lessons on how Paris and New York City’s fashion week’s began, and fantastic articles on beauty as well (one to read – “Battle of the Breakout”, full of common sense and advice anyone can follow).

Available on iPad and iPhone (free app), be sure to read JENESEQUA’s editor-in-chief Melissa Middleton’s Letter from the Editor as she can now officially call herself a Manhattanite as she has relocated to New York City and shares a few “only in New York” moments.

For you fashion history buffs, check out my article “The History of New York Fashion Week” (a peek below) where I dig into the archives as to why and how it all came about. Also, my regular feature “Style Tips” focuses on making the transition from summer to fall (a peek at that as well below).

Modeling Everlane’s Ryan Tee

As a features editor for JENESEQUA magazine, I have had the good fortune to work with amazingly talented and dedicated women. Recently, the never-tiring editor and founder of JENESEQUA, Melissa Middleton, organized a collaboration with Everlane, an online retail tee shirt company that specializes in making clothing of designer quality without the designer sticker price. With all price points under $100, they eliminate the middleman and can be found only online.

When the assignment to explain “How I Style My Everlane Tee”, I chose a look that would work dashing out to lunch with an editor as well as teaching a class of high school English students. With navy always being my go-to color and nude never a bad color choice, I included a pair of white cropped jeans for the season of spring and came up with the look you see above.

~Shop my look: Everlane Ryan navy tee, J.Brand white cropped skinny jeans, J.Crew patent leather nude skinny belt, Jean-Michel Cazabat Olympia open toe pumps, Michael Kors watch~

I had the opportunity of modeling a tee shirt from their latest collection – Ryan, and for only $25, I found this navy V-neck tee to be quite comfortable and easy to dress up as seen in my photos or worn more casually with shorts and sandals.

On a beautiful rare sunny day in Seattle, Melissa and four of her editors (including myself) met in the TC Creative studio for a photo shoot with photographer Michelle Moore and make-up and hairstylist Melissa Korn.

From around the country, each editor used their own approach to style to create a look that worked for them using an Everlane tee. From the outskirts of Seattle, fitness editor Nicole Wallace, from New York City, accessories editor Michelle Honig and from Los Angeles, fashion and lifestyle editor Daniela Hummel, each had their own, unique take on how to wear a simple tee shirt. View their looks here.

While we were all there to work, I couldn’t help soaking in the entire experience. I simply loved the views from the studio of a rather quaint street in Seattle, hearing the bustling of people, conversations and traffic and soaking up the sun as it streamed through the windows. It was a fun and productive morning followed by a satiating late lunch at Le Pichet to savor a glass of French rosé and sandwich en baguette before hopping on the plane to head home.

Below are a few images I captured on that day.
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Just Released . . . JENESEQUA – Issue #8

Jenesequa has just released the newest issue (#8) which is Parisian inspired. After all, spring is a wonderful time to dance through the streets of Paris. Okay, anytime would be the perfect time to visit the City of Light. Either way, this issue is full of fashion, lifestyle, beauty and decor ideas.

Remember, even if you don’t have an iPad, you can now view on your iPhone – click here to download the free apps.

Below is a list of my contributions:

~Featured Article~ “How to Have Poise”

~Fashion~ “May Style Inspiration”

~Fashion~ “6 Ways to Add Pastel”

~Lifestyle~ “How to Become Fit and Fabulous” – a profile of Nell Stephenson and her new book Paleoista

JENESEQUA – April 2012 Issue

Just released this weekend was Jenesequa’s April issue.  With special features for spring brides, this issue also contains many other beauty, decor, fashion and lifestyle articles. Below is a look at two of my contributing articles – Style Inspiration for April which includes ten things to keep in mind this spring when pulling together your outfits for the day, as well as a piece you may remember about luck and how to attract more of it .

Remember, if you have an iPad or an iPhone (the iPhone app was just added!), the JNSQ app is free – click here to download.

JENESEQUA – March 2012 Issue

The March 2012 issue of JENESEQUA style magazine is now available to view on your iPad! Full or even more content, tips, inspiration and ideas than another other issue in the past, you’ll find 30+ articles that will prep your wardrobe, home, beauty and life for spring.

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Jenesequa: The Magazine Is Here!

Last week in The Simply Luxurious Life newsletter, I mentioned my new post as one of the fashion editors for the iPad style magazine Jenesequa.  Thrilled to be part of the talented team brought together by founder and creator Melissa Middleton, I am excited to announce that the debut issue has arrived.  A regular monthly magazine that is available for free download for all iPad users, click here to see our first issue.

The mission at Jenesequa is very similar to The Simply Luxurious Life, and this is a large part of why I wanted to be apart of Middleton’s new venture.  Here is a glimpse at what Jenesequa is all about:

“JNSQ is the first independent, multimedia style magazine for iPad. Free style advice from an international team of editors, at your fingertips!

JNSQ knows that fashion isn't about spending money, it's about learning - and implementing - what works for you. It's about mixing key investments with trendier offerings. It's about confidence and knowledge. The modern woman doesn't need a closet full of designer clothes, she needs the tips and trick JNSQ features.

The magazine features interviews with style experts, exclusive cover shoots and spreads, tips and tricks on fashion, beauty, travel, decor and more from our international editorial team.”

What you will find is a magazine that is easy and enjoyable to read, full of advice and ideas regarding fashion, travel, beauty and a dose of inspiration as well. In this October issue, view Versatile Trends for Fall, Stylish Scents and A Thought to Ponder for ideas you have become accustomed to seeing on The Simply Luxurious Life.  For moms, be sure to check out Gina Pomponio of blog Mommy Posh’s article “Rachel Zoe: Hot Momma!”, for those looking for the single most important fall wardrobe item to have, read Nicole Warren’s article “The Blouse” and for decor lovers, check out Katharina Knoll’s article “Fall Decor Trend: Old Is New”.

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