Go behind the scenes on our Spring shoot with Tina Barney.
Archives: February 2010
Tina Barney is one of my favorite photographers — we are both greatly inspired by our families and share a passion for interiors. For our Spring 2010 collection Tina shot a fictional family (Polly Mellen, Trish Goff, Noot Seear) in my apartment.
Read about how Tory spends her snow days at The Huffington Post.
Join us for an After Show Lunch.
Q: How much time does it take you to get ready in the morning? —Ashley, Chicago
A: Hi Ashley. Mornings are always busy with three boys so to simplify getting dressed I start with a printed blouse or dress that I love. Right now it is snake print. If I need to tone it down I layer a neutral jacket or sweater. I always add a bold piece of jewelry.
The reviews are in and we are so grateful for the industry’s support: Style.com, WWD, The Wall Street Journal, Newsday, New York Times, New York Post, Crains, ABC, AM New York, Elle.com
Think utilitarian with a dose of high glamour:
- Boost neutrals: Give grey, black and camel a jolt with pops of tomato red and electric blue.
- Play with texture: Sequins with oilcloth, knits with feathers and shearling with painterly prints.
- Balance silhouette: Mix your slouchy with your slim.
- Be modern: Wear dresses over long sleeved t-shirts.
- Wear shorts and sequins to work: Pair with opaque tights and tough boots (or flats).
- Layer, Layer, Layer: Capes, jackets, coats, knit vests and sweaters over everything.
- Accessorize unexpectedly: Go for inset chains on bags, belts and shoes. Layer bangles over fingerless gloves and wear hoods alone.
- Borrow from the boys: Carry a satchel and slip into a workman’s style boot.
- Cinch it: Add belts over and under looks.
- Polish it off: Throw on a cape and adorn with a brooch.
Meet the women behind Bag Snob, Kelly Cook and Tina Craig.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
Tina: Babysitting! I was a mother’s helper for my neighbor.
Kelly: Working for designer Mark Eisen as the assistant to the Director of Public Relations in NY.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BLOGGING AT BAGSNOB.COM?
Tina: We work from home, make our own hours, have employees around the world, have a very low overhead and best of all, “shop” for a living!
Kelly: I can wear pajamas! Also, as a mother of two young tots, my hours are very flexible.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE INSIDER DALLAS SPOT?
Tina: Archive has the best vintage at really reasonable prices!
AND IN LOS ANGELES?
Kelly: Musha is a Japanese Izakaya, which is uber popular now, but this is an original.
HOW DO YOU BALANCE FAMILY AND WORK?
Tina: Home cooked meals and knowing when to turn the computer and cell off.
Kelly: Multi-tasking and efficiency. I do not deny myself personal luxuries like regular facials, massages, manicure and pedicures. These little moments of relaxation and escape give me the extra dose of energy and tolerance when dealing with my everyday frantic schedule.
HOW DO YOU UNWIND?
Tina: Reading, massages from Tracey at Cooper Spa, trying on clothes in my closet and re-arranging my bags.
Kelly: Fortunately, shopping is part of my job so I use the opportunity to go out with my girlfriends and have a nice lunch while we’re at it.
WHAT’S YOUR BEAUTY SECRET?
Tina: A large glass of warm water (with vinegar if you can take it) each morning!
Kelly: The Clarsonic electric brush. It is like getting a daily facial.
WHO’S YOUR STYLE ICON?
Tina: My 96 year old Grandmother. She never left the house without lipstick and she taught me to treat all with kindness.
Kelly: Heidi Klum who proves that women can literally have it all.
WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG?
Tina: My Kindle, Hermes wallet, pictures of my son, iPhone, and a bag of almonds with raisins.
Kelly: My cobalt blue crocodile wallet, python cosmetic pouch, sunglasses, baby wipes, iPhone, bluetooth, Natura Bisse Hand Silk Cream with SFP15 .
WHAT’S YOUR SPRING MUST-HAVE FROM TORY?
Tina: The white Carson Hobo is an effortless and slouchy shape with a subtle structure—you can dress it up or down and it will take you from day to night. The perfect bag for any lifestyle!
Kelly: The Silver Tee with Sequins—wear with skinny jeans for day and just throw on sexy heels for an easy, chic cocktail look.