the Proprietress

Happy New Year! January Color Palette

January 4, 2010

Hello lovelies!

I hope you enjoyed the merriest of holidays and are ready for a wonderful 2010. i think this will be a year of renewal, revival and re-energized success. i also think this will be a year filled with interesting creative endeavors – and i can’t wait to write about yours.

but to kick off the new year – i’m going back to tradition. my own tradition (and that of many a resort collection designer) and desire to don navy blue, white and brights come January. i’m usually sick of the dark and dreary weather (and often the clothes get a little darker, deeper) and the crisp contrast of the navy blue with white makes me think of spring ahead. of course, i like to toss in a few bright colors to keep things fresh and fun. this palette includes kelly green and sunshine yellow – two of my favorite colors.

january 2010

in case you’re interested in investigating (or buying) any of these items – here’s where you can find em!

ENJOY!

- Converse sneakers @ Zappos (i love these – my whole family has these in green) $45
- patent belt from Boden(great year round – and on sale! woo hoo!) $42
- Michael Kors white watch(this is so sleek and cool – dontcha think?) $250
- highlighter necklace from Mod Cloth (perfect for going into spring/summer too) $23.99
- Milly navy striped top from Bloomies (i used to carry this line – impeccable) $175
- Josefina Boyfriend Jean from Revolve (love me some tight cropped pants – so gamine) $169
- Tulle yellow coat from Nordies (this is on super sale – get it while you can!) $33.90
- Kate Spade bag from Amazon (this tote pulls it all together – and goes with so much) $230

Voila!

designer spotlight: jennifer reale – spring ‘10

October 27, 2009

if you know me, you know i have a thing for bright colors. my closet looks like a wild rainbow of colors. my drawers are stacked with every color, stripe and polka dot. i have a stack of thank tops that look like they could be in a display – one of every possible color. it’s my thing.

Rae top

i also happen to love classically tailored clothing – timeless looks that never go out of style and so long as i don’t change sizes – i should be able to wear for the next 20 years if i so choose.

take your classic styles + heavy doses of bright colors = Jennifer Reale Designs.

sweet jolene top

she’s chic, modern and always appropriate. trends don’t exist in the line – only happy, fun, girlish creations that are perfect for gals who always wear a gigantic smile. i imagine the resort/spring collection works well while lunching al fresco, at a summer wedding, or an afternoon of shopping.

Shay & Robin dresses

buyers: the resort/spring collection consists of 5 deliveries beginning on 12/30 and spreading through to 4/30. there include many items that are available the entire season. great cotton sateens, fluid jerseys and dreamy silks round out the fabric choices. prices are better contemporary. hangs well with Trina Turk and Nanette Lepore. contact sales@jenniferreale.com for linesheets and lookbooks.

Kenzie dress