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Sunday Spotlight: Claire Mazur

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In this week’s Sunday Spotlight, we hit up Claire Mazur, the co-founder of Of a Kind, “an art gallery for emerging designers” that carries exclusive limited editions. Of a Kind selects designers whose work it loves and features them on the site, one at a time (sound familiar?). As the first ever store to be launched on Tumblr, Claire & Of a Kind have been covered by WWD, DailyCandy, the Today Show and more.
Even though Claire is currently not single (sorry gents!), we couldn’t think of anyone better to get fashion & date tips than Claire—she’s been in the fashion industry since 16, after a chance encounter with Donna Karan. And being in the fashion industry also means lots of opportunities for social events at the hottest spots in the city!
To keep up with her latest & greatest, follow Claire on tweeter @ofakind
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1. What is the must-have accessories for men this summer that can elevate his looks?

Men need to make sure their summer shoe game is on point. This is, evidently, a struggle for them. I don’t think flip-flops are acceptable for dudes, and, in general, I think you’d be hard-pressed to find a guy who can pull off any type of sandal. I think the single-color slip-on Vans (#1) are a nice and inexpensive solution—white is great if you can keep them clean. If you want something a little more substantial and are willing to shell out a bit more money, these Common Projects sneakers (#2) are also great.

2. Same for ladies?

I rarely leave home without my jean jacket in the summer—it goes with everything I wear and it’s clutch in combating the A/C-induced whiplash when moving from outdoors to indoors. I love this vintage one by reformation (#3) which they updated with lace sleeves—so perfect for summer. 

Something else I’ve been over-wearing most this summer are the wren batik print shorts in red (#4), which I purchased from Of a Kind. They are ridiculously comfortable and light—and also make me look like I’m putting in more effort than throwing on a pair of jean cut-offs. 

3. (Bonus for New Yorkers!) What is your idea of the best Sunday date in NYC?

Almost anything that tears me away from the computer and my inbox would be great! I love a good bloody mary, and I’ve been dying to try the one at Joseph Leonard, so I’d want to head there for a big brunch. Then we’d walk it off on our way over to the Megaplex at Union Square to see Magic Mike. I never get to see movies when they’re still in the theatres, and this one seems like it would be well-served by the big screen. This all assumes the weather is gross and I’ll want to escape into the air-conditioning, since that’s New York’s M.O. lately. On the off-chance that it’s pleasant out I’d love to try the free kayaking on the Hudson

Sunday Spotlight: Ashley Rudolph

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In this week’s Sunday Spotlight, we hit up Ashley Rudolph, the lady behind What Would Ashley Wear?, a fashion blog featured on the New York Times, Refinery29, New York Fashion Week and many others. She is one of the founding members of Blogger’s Collective, a group of NY fashion bloggers who curate great fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content to their readers.

Ashley first became interested in fashion blogs while traveling abroad, when she realized thru reading local blogs that fashion transcends all international borders.  For those of us who aspire to be fashionista ourselves, Ashley advises to “find some bloggers that you absolutely love (here are her favorites) and start figuring out what silhouettes and shapes work best for you.”

In the summer, you will spot Ashley in denim cutoffs, cute wedges, and a tank top/blouse (Adorable!).

To keep up with her latest & greatest, follow Ashley on twitter @WhatAshleyWears

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1.  Could you recommend this summer’s best “first date look” for our ladies?

For a first date, I’d suggest focusing on wearing something that you know looks great on you (a favorite dress, top, pair of shoes, etc). The last thing you want to be worried about is whether or not your outfit looks ok! I thought I’d mix up my perfect first date outfit by incorporating this season’s hottest trend: animal print!

What I’m wearing: This top is actually a vintage slip dress I purchased from Closet Rich. I love the color and the versatility (a dress that can double as a top? Yes please!). I paired the vintage slip with a midi skirt from American Apparel, leopard print ballerina flats, a vintage satchel bag, and red lipstick for an extra pop.

2.For our gents: what is the trendiest gift items we can buy for their Bagel & girl friends now?

One of the trendiest gift items a guy can buy for a girl right now is some arm candy. Try a wrap watch from La Mer, a Michael Kors rose gold watch or a cool cuff bracelet.

3. (For New Yorkers) What is your idea of the best Sunday date in NYC?

My ideal date would start at the Highline, it’s a great place to walk, take in the awesome view, get to know each other, and enjoy some gelato! Then we’d head to Westville Chelsea for lunch, it’s one of my favorite places to grab a bite to eat in the city and it has a pretty laid back and inviting atmosphere. The icing on the cake would be a trip to Raines Law Room, a speakeasy with a banging cocktail menu and a sexy vibe. It’s truly a hidden gem!

4.(For Bostonians) What is your idea of the best Sunday date in Boston?

My ideal date in Boston would start with brunch at Upstairs on the Square. I’ve never been but I’ve heard so many great things and a handful of my friends have recommended it to me, so I’m itching to go! I love art, so I’d opt for a trip to the Gardner Museum after brunch. The courtyard is beautiful and you can get lost in the surrounding galleries (in a good way of course!). I love the Liberty Hotel so ending the date with drinks at Alibi would be perfect!