NYC: Simply Stylish

With the constant stream of exaggerated style icons in pop culture, it’s hard to remember that sometimes it’s best to keep it simple. This transition from overstated to understated is slowly emerging from the runways to the streets. Take notes on how to keep your looks simply stylish.

Name: Jac

Occupation: Model

Inspiration: “My mother”

Name: Hollis

Occupation: Model

Inspiration: “Crazy, sexy, cool”

Name: David

Occupation: Recording Artist

Inspiration: “Friends”

Name: Aldara

Occupation: Artist

Inspiration: “Fashionably functional”

Name: Barbara

Occupation: Model

Inspiration: “Anything comfy”

NYC: Fall Street Style

New Yorkers always have distinctive ways of expressing their personal style (sandals in November—why not?), so we caught up with a few who caught our eye. Here’s what inspired them on this chilly afternoon in the city.

Name: Brittany

Occupation: Personal Shopper

Inspiration: Edgy Minimalist

Name: Bruna

Occupation: Model

Inspiration: Herself

Name: Felicia

Occupation: Assistant Personal Shopper

Inspiration: Hippie, Grunge

Name: Cristian

Occupation: Photographer Agent

Inspiration: Yves Saint Laurent

Name: Constance

Occupation: International Sales Manager

Inspiration: Proenza Schouler

NYC: Happy Halloween

Donning a costume for Halloween is a tradition that dates back to the Celtic ritual of copying or dressing like evil spirits. The ritual has since become more whimsical in nature, and is now one of our favorite Fall celebrations – and an excuse to try something new! Step out of your element this Halloween and channel your inner character, villain, hero, or pop star!

Name: Jasmine
Inspiration: Raggedy Ann

Name: Sachiko
Inspiration: Ferocious Feline

Name: Kayla
Inspiration: Cruella Deville

Name: Eugene
Inspiration: Ninja Turtles

Name: Jessica
Inspiration: Swiss Miss

Name: Leah
Inspiration: Big Foot

Name: Daniel
Inspiration: Chucky

Be Bold

Fashion is believed to be a form of art, worn to express your spirit and personal style. But with the never-ending shifts in trends, it’s easy to get lost in the mix. Embrace your individualism by being bold and wearing your identity with pride, while marveling at the creative use of these statement pieces!

Name: Madison

Occupation: Assistant Buyer

Style Inspiration: “Anything Delightfully Tacky”

Name: Carmela

Occupation: Art

Style Inspiration: “Classic Italian”

Name: David

Occupation: Stylist

Style Inspiration: “Silhouettes”

Name: Derek

Occupation: N/A

Style Inspiration: “Self”

Name: Nazy

Occupation: Art

Style Inspiration: “Individualistic Designers”

NYC: Color Pop

As cold weather approaches it’s easy to run toward the basics, holding onto black as a safety net. Next time you’re prepping your outfit for the day, try pops of color to stand out from the sea of black and grey.  Watch how these city dwellers use this ploy to liven up their looks!

Name: Andrea

Occupation: Architect

Style Inspiration: Chloé

Name: Jermaine

Occupation: Comedian

Style Inspiration: Lupe Fiasco

Name: Kaita

Occupation: Lawyer

Style Inspiration: New York Women

Name: Kristen

Occupation: Student

Style Inspiration: Southern Belle meets New York City

Name: Paloma

Occupation: Photo Editor

Style Inspiration: Mad Men

NYC: Doing up Denim

Everyone has his or her favorite pair of go-to jeans or a special piece of denim they feel most comfortable in. But sometimes the look can feel a little lacking. Get inspiration from fellow denim lovers on how to spice up your staple piece.

Name: Molly

Occupation: Technical Designer

Style Inspiration: The mix of vintage and classic pieces

Name: EJ

Occupation: Fashion Intern

Style Inspiration: Balmain, Trussardi 1911

Name: Kerry

Occupation: Design Student

Style Inspiration: Junya Watanabe

Name: Charmaine

Occupation: Student

Style Inspiration: Street Style

Name: Sachi

Occupation: Fashion Blogger

Style Inspiration: Rumi Neely

NYC: Best Rainy Day Looks

Finding the perfect outfit can sometimes be an impossible task and the weather this week has been no help. While you wait for the rain to clear,  try not to let the clouds put a damper on your wardrobe! Check out how these New Yorker’s manage to kick the “rainy day blues” by putting their best foot forward in a feel good ensemble!

Name: Elke

Occupation: Executive Assistant

Style Inspiration: “Isabelle Marant”

Name: Catherine

Occupation: Retail

Style Inspiration:  “Family”

Name: Galit

Occupation: Student

Style Inspiration: “Anything Classic, Casual, and Chic”

Name: Hanna

Occupation: Student/Blogger

Style Inspiration: “Street Style”

Name: Jessica

Occupation: Digital Sales Account Executive

Style Inspiration: “Marc Jacobs and J-Lo”

New York: Best-Dressed Windows

As we gear up for fall, some of the best personal style is showing up in store windows, thanks to the artists who create the vignettes. Here, a look at some of the best on Madison Avenue.

Roger Vivier

D & G

Dior

La Perla

Prada

Lanvin

J. Crew Bridal

Michael Kors

GPS: Best of Summer

For this special edition of NYC GPS, we caught up with some of the city’s chicest stylesetters and asked them to share their hottest  summer looks.

Julia Allison, Media Personality

Keren Eldad, Fashion Advertising Director, LA Times

Marquina Iliev, Social Media Acct. Director

Cassidy Gard, Actress

Courtney Friel, Fox News Correspondent

NYC: Soho & Nolita

Olivia & Lola, Just walking her dog

Alexandra, Actor

Corinne, Graphic Artist

3 Swedes from near Stockholm, Models