The fashion must go on....

I'm sure many of you like me, are heartbroken over the recent Steelers loss. Now that the heartache has subsided, I've decided to start my fashion planning for next season!

I have been rocking the same Athletichic outfit for the past few season, and I think the 2012 season is time for a change!

I have to admit I am tempted to wait and see the Nike uniforms debuting this season before I make any decisions,  but this adorable reversible jersey from Charm 4 Luck may be too cute to pass up! 

Two jerseys in one + plus shimmer = love!! 

How about you? Are you starting over next season?

Baron Davis Saving Menswear as We Know It!?

So I realize this somewhat old news, but please forgive me as I am not really an NBA fan, however, there was no way I could let this go by without covering it on my blog.

My favorite NBA player, Baron Davis (based solely on his style), was very busy during the lockout. Doing what you ask?

Mr. Davis was working on putting together a documentary about the decline of style in menswear, a subject near and dear to my heart.

The Wall Street Journal talked to him about it (via SLAM).
The documentary, “American Schlub,” is in pre-production. It takes aim at the poor sartorial standards of the American male, says Mr. Davis, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. “We used to be fashion forward,” he laments. Now, “We’re more of a sweats and Ugg boots type of society,” he says. “We wanted to challenge men, from that perspective.”

I was delighted to hear he shares my feelings on Uggs! My hope is that his documentary will be successful like his others, and that men will listen, considering most take sports to heart and worship many of these athletes.


I plan on keep tabs on the production of this film, and will update you, because I personally can't wait!

Sparkles + Antonio Brown = Tuesday

I knew today would be a good day because I decided to layer my cashmere J Crew dress with a vintage sweater: http://sparkleeveryday.tumblr.com/post/15619349669/decided-this-cashmere-beaded-dress-from-j-crew. It just started off right.

This sealed the deal: https://twitter.com/#!/athletichic/status/156786739539742721. Mr Antonio Brown retweeting me. :)

Hope you're all having a great day!

Cute co-workers!

So I have amazing co-workers, I could tell you a million reasons why..instead I'll show you Anna's adorbs Steelers outfit instead.....

Love the way she layered her look and wasn't afraid to do a dressier look with her black and golden yellow.

Well done!

Pay Me Fantasy

Happy 2012! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and new year!

I'm here to check in on all of you, AND to let you know about this great new site.

Pay Me Fantasy. It's a genious idea!

PayMe Fantasy is the #1 site available today to collect, manage and payout funds for your fantasy league or tournament. Collect fees from members anywhere, without mailing checks or getting charged to receive
payment, and forget having to use Excel spreadsheets or post-its to track your league's fees. Instead of being asked by team managers, "Where is my money?", pay prizes out immediately!

Check it out, I have a feeling it will make your life a lot easier!

Have you missed my sparkles??

http://sparkleeveryday.tumblr.com/post/13644211490/today-at-work-were-celebrating-our-awesomeness

Suzanne Johnson Helps With NFL Women’s Apparel Revamp

As I mentioned back in October, Suzanne Johnson is becoming my favorite NFL wife!

In November she helped host the first women’s wear pop-up event before the Jets and Patriots squared off at MetLife Stadium.

With the help of the NFL, Johnson created a pregame Miami-nightclub-inspired shopping experience, which was replete with dangling black and white crystal chandeliers, loud dance music and cocktails.


Can someone put me in touch with Mrs. Tomlin??? :)

Steelers Sparkle!

I felt extra yinzer and sparkly today, so I had to share!

http://sparkleeveryday.tumblr.com/

Pitt-Athletichic

So my intention has never been to make this a daily outfit blog....but! I wanted to share this outfit I wore to the Pitt game last night. :) Please ignore my overall appearance, this shot was not planned as you can tell!

It was comfortable and Athletichic at the same time! It's amazing how just layering can take a sporty outfit to a fashionable one! 

It was a vintage Pitt sweatshirt that I cut the sleeves off of, and a gold knit short sleeve cardi on top. I took the self belt from the cardi and put it in my hair. :)

What have you been wearing to sporting events this year?

Femme Football

Showing up at New York Fashion Week in a Swarovski-detailed Jets jerseys? I couldn't believe my eyes when I read it, but that is exactly what Suzanne Johnson, the wife of Jets owner Woody Johnson did! A women after my own heart. Fashion Week, Football and Sparkles!

Suzanne was taking the opportunity to show off items from the latest NFL Women's collection. Although the collection has been around for years, this is the 2nd year of the fashion push from the NFL. And personally I couldn't be happier. Perhaps they've stumbled across my blog?

This year's ad campaign is centered around rivalries in the NFL, featuring wives, and daughters of some of the NFL's most well known coaches and owners. This idea is continued on to a lookbook on their site. Each week a new fashion is featured for the biggest rivalry game of the week.

What I like most about this is that I have been pretty impressed with the quality of the items from these collections. As I've mentioned in past posts I find it very frustrating that so many people slap an NFL team logo on a low quality item and charge so much $ for it. As an employee of the fashion industry I typically have higher standards for the things I buy, but to me this is a no brainer, we deserve good quality items to properly cheer on our teams!

Guest post! Guest post!

My dear friend Jason, kindly pointed out the lack of posts on here lately (my apologies! It's been a busy summer with the new bf!) But I knew he was right, this is an exciting time of year, fashion week, the start of the NFL season....


I asked him to do a little write up on an idea he shared with me...enjoy!

New York’s Athletes Invade Fashion Week

Actresses, fashionistas and stylists are those you’d expect to see in the tents during
New York’s Fashion Week but they now have some company. While New York has
always had its fashionable athletes; the always-suited New York Yankees of the 40’s
and 50’s, Walt “Clyde” Frazier and the New York “Sasson” Rangers, more and more
athletes are joining the wave.

The most obvious case may be former Vogue intern and New York Ranger Sean
Avery, who has never met a fashion designer he didn’t like since his days in Los
Angeles and even more so in New York but he has company.

The always-dapper Amar’e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks, as well as his
teammate, Carmelo Anthony have been in the tents so often this week, they are now
on a first name basis with some of the biggest in the industry including Richard Chai
and Simon Spurr.

New Steelers collections

So I hope you've all checked out the new Steelers items in the PINK Victoria's Secret collection....my personal fave this cute slouchy tee...

A little less publicized, but slightly more affordable is the new NFL items from Old Navy. As soon as I heard about it I decided to purchase this vintage inspired tee..

It is very soft and comfy. My only tiny problem with it, is the cap sleeves. I am never a fan of this sleeve length. But for the price I would definitely give some of the other pieces a shot!

Happy shopping!

Thoughts?

I noticed the always interesting Larrimor's talking about these Yoga Jeans this morning and I wanted to share to get your thoughts! :) 

I'm not sure I really get the connection? And this is coming from someone that does yoga. :)

ESPY Awards

Hi! I wanted to share with you some of the best dressed athletes from last night ESPY awards, but apparently the press think we only want to see the actresses that were there.....

http://www.etonline.com/fashion/112412_Fierce_Fashions_Sports_Glamour_Collide_at_2011_ESPY_Awards/index.html?photo=6

These 2 look nice, where are some of the fellas?!

Minnesota bound....

This time next week I will be in the land of 10,000 lakes! My cousins plan on taking me around to see all of the sites, I can't wait.

I know my cousin C.S. plans on taking me to see some of Minnesota's finest casinos. So needless to say I have been practicing in a casino online. I've been brushing up on my blackjack skills (my fave game).

 Wish me luck! I plan on being Athletichic the whole time.:)

Dwayne Wade

If you've ever read this blog you know I am a fan Dwayne Wade's style. So of course I was excited to see in WWD that coming this Fall to Hublot is a DW designed watch!

I believe Wade is wearing it in the above picture, but it is hard to make it out. I for one am very excited to see this timepiece!

Spare time..

Did you know in my spare time I also update another blog called Sparkle Everyday.

Check it out! http://sparkleeveryday.tumblr.com/

Want to laugh??

I was lucky enough to attend a preview of the play THE BOOK OF LIZ by Amy and David Sedaris performed by the No Name Players at the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater last night. 


Seriously, go, it was hysterical and the actors were outstanding!! It opens today and runs for 2 weeks. :)


Tickets can be purchased here.

Still looking for "that" yellow dress?

I know the quest for Ali's yellow dress from the Bachelor continues! I've found another options from ModCloth. :) Hope you can grab it before it's gone!
Bridesmaid by aireb204 featuring peep toe heels

Tonight, tonight...

Tonight is the night! Get your voting hands ready! If you're like me and don't really watch the show, keep in mind you can start voting for Hines as soon as the show starts! Here are the easy ways...

Call- 1-800-868-3403

Vote online

Let's help Hines bring home the trophy!!

412 Militia

We all know Pittsburgh is a city filled with proud, loyal residents. Myself included, so you can imagine my excitement when 3 of my very good friends (pictured above) told me they planned on starting a t-shirt company!

A t-shirt company, I about died! It combines 3 of my loves: clothes, my friends and Pittsburgh! I knew I had to support them in any way I could!

I proudly introduce the 412 Militia! Wear these tees (printed by Commonwealth Press) loud and proud!

Interested in purchasing one?? Email them at 412militia@gmail.com and they'll be in touch!

Pittsburgh proud :)

Best Dressed

Now I would be lying if I didn't admit I absolutely adore seeing all of the prospects dressed up in their suits at the draft!


It was hard to choose, but the winner of the night in my opinion was the Saint's Cameron Jordan. I love the color combo and the sheen of his suit. And it fit his giant body perfectly! Well done Mr. Jordan, well done! 

P.S. Welcome to the Steelers nation Mr. Heyward! :)

Absence

Ohhh my dear, sweet readers and friends...I'm sorry I have been absent from posting for so long. Things have been quite hectic in my profession and personal life. I have not forgotten about you, I will be back soon with lots of fun posts. :) Anything you've been wondering about? Email me and let me know.

In the meantime I'll leave you with some other people I know we all miss a lot.....

Update: Ali's yellow dress from The Bachelor

One of the most visited posts on my blog to this day is the one where I helped my friend track down Ali's yellow dress from the Bachelor!

So when I saw this dress on ModCloth I knew I had to share it with you! Now the silhouette is not exact but I'd say the color is, and personally, I would think this one would be more flattering!

Main Squeeze Dress

Guest post!! Stylistocrat Vegas shopping guide!

First off, its springtime!!!!!!! And I’m happy that I’m doing this contributing/guest blogger

for my fellow Fashionista Ms. Aire!

So this update is of course entitled the “Where to 2 to really get your shop on!” I have

found the Holy Grail for true fashionista’s. Yes I’m embarrassed to say it, but it had been 15

years since I stepped foot in Las Vegas! The good thing is that my friend will NEVER happen

again… and I have a blog piece for you!

In exiting the airport I just so happened to be listening to T.I.’s verse “Catch me in Tao, on

the strip in Vegas”… and what a strip it is if you’re the gambling type… or the shopping type

Let me let you know I love spring. I love the warmer weather (although I could do without

the allergies that come along with them) and I love packing up the winter suits and getting

my credit card ready for my annual “gotta have it now” spring extravaganza

So… here are the latest fashions I picked up from, from Vegas: ( Editors note: continue after the jump for fun and exciting tips from Stylistocrat)

Visitor's Style

I came across this blog, The Urban Gentlemen and was delighted to see they were recently in Pittsburgh!

Obsessed with this look!! Wish I would have spotted him on the streets of Pittsburgh!

Tim Gunn Fashion Show in Pittsburgh!

Last night I received an invitation to the Lucky Brand Spring Fashion Show, hosted by Tim Gunn!

I hope you can  make it as well!

Time	Saturday, March 26 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location	Ross Park Mall (Pittsburgh, PA)
Created By	Tim Gunn: Official Page
More Info	Style expert Tim Gunn will be at Ross Park Mall to share his expertise as he hosts a Spring 2011 fashion show launching the latest collections from Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York and Lucky Brand Jeans. Mr. Gunn will speak to guests about the importance of style, proportion and fit while showing how the pieces on the runway are perfect additions to her already existing wardrobe. There is no need to RSVP, seating is open but limited. Plus, with any qualifying purchase of $150 or more guests will be professionally photographed with Tim Gunn on the runway and will receive a sleek black picture frame for their brand new photo!**

Exclusive invite to ScoreBig.com

Join now!

If you read this blog you know that I love sports and fashion. So of course I was excited to give you, my readers, the opportunity to skip the waiting list and join ScoreBig.com right now! It's the perfect partnership, tickets to sporting events for your love of the game, and then the next weekend head to your favorite artist's concert or musical to be inspired by the fashion! 

You will find ScoreBig.com is unique from other tickets sites, keep reading to find out more! And click here for my invite to you so you can join now!

Hockey Style

 I hate to admit it, but this is a cool collaboration....
http://sparkleeveryday.tumblr.com/post/3785864123/hockey-style-with-sean-avery

bon chic, bon genre

My friend shared this article with me about the Americanization of the Rue St.-Honoré.  

Although I find this news exciting it also worries me because as pointed out in the article this also comes with the “casualization of fashion,” if the French start to look to us for trends and ways to dress, who will we look to?

I remind myself that this may be far off though because they still get a kick out of cowboys and Indians, a trend we have been over for years!

I suppose it is also important to keep in mind their style is totally different, their preppiness is actually considered BCBG, bon chic, bon genre. So at the end of the day their chicness shines through no matter what.

No need to panic yet.....

Home of the Year!

http://sparkleeveryday.tumblr.com/post/3705202621/while-i-was-having-fun-at-the-pittsburgh-magazine

Would you wear a vintage tie??

I think this company makes a great example of why you should....

http://sparkleeveryday.tumblr.com/post/3603028098/introducing-general-knot-co-vintage-ties

Dolce & Gabbana Dresses Milan Boxing Team

It's been reported by WWD that Dolce & Gabbana has decided to associate their brand with a team for the first time in the history of their company! And who are the lucky gentleman? The Milan boxing team!

It seems like they've made the right choice, loving this quote from one of the members...
“Athletes work with their bodies and they can wear designer clothes just like models,” said Valentino, who sports 15 tattoos — and 15 stitches he got one day after a match. “Men have accepted fashion and today take care of their bodies, so who is better than an athlete as an example?”

Couldn't agree more! So let's hope this is just the first of many sponsorships! 

2012 Fabric

As we all sit and wait for news about the additions to our team in 2011 we must keep in mind the draft is well over a month away!

So in the meantime let's go a step further and discuss 2012 fabric trends for menswear. 2012 should be an exciting year with the launch of the NFL uniforms made by Nike and the continuation of causal luxury fabrics.

"Casual luxury continues to be the driving trend in men’s wear fabrics for spring-summer 2012, seen in an array of noble qualities with a relaxed, sporty feel. Sportswear fabrics are looking cleaner and more luxurious, while tailoring trends fall into two camps: ultraclassic sartorial fabrics or updated, lighter and softer reinterpretations of traditional cloths.

For example, at the recent Première Vision Paris fabric fair, a number of British mills introduced relaxed yet ever-elegant versions of Savile Row-flavored tailoring fabrics in fresh, light colors like sky blue, olive and burnt orange. These included a clean-cut herringbone linen design by Abraham Moon & Sons and gossamer T-shirt qualities by Johnstons of Elgin, a specialist in cashmere and fine wools based in Scotland."--WWD

I don't know about you, but I don't even wear menswear and I am excited for what the future holds! 

Brooks Brothers

My style has never been anything close to what people consider preppy, or classic for that matter, so it has always surprised me that I enjoy Brooks Brothers clothing so much. Now I'll never purchase anything from them, but I can appreciate them on clients of mine. So you can imagine my excitement when I read of the youthful turn they are taking with their Fall collection.

Now I admit some of the items look a little played out to me, and overdone by every preppy retailer out there, but some of the pieces really stood out!

One thing you will always receive with BB clothing, amazing quality and workmanship! I may need to make my first purchase from them this fall?!

Styling work :)

Head over to my Tumblr page to see my latest styling work. :)

http://sparkleeveryday.tumblr.com/

Fall 2011 trends

(Image courtesy of WWD)

You know one of my favorite things to share with you are the new trends popping up during Fashion Week. I want nothing more than for you to go pick classic pieces on sale now and be ready for next fall. :)

So get your luxurious side ready!  "Designers are pouring on the luxury, sending out a strong texture message with rich furs, chunky knits and smart tweeds"--WWD

I LOVE chunky knits and tweeds, I say the more the merrier! And this animal print outwear from The Row is fantastic. I found a great lower prices alternative for you to pick now and be ahead of the game for next year!

 

The You've Been Spotted Coat is a steal from ModCloth at only $69.99

The most stylish athletes are.......

Hockey players! A friend of mine shared this post from The Stylistocrat.  They like me were impressed by the way the Penguins and Crapitals (that's not a typo) dressed during the Winter Classic. Well they found out that during the collective bargaining agreement in 2005 a dress code was written into the players contract.

Tres chic! You know how much I love Astor&Black, well it's not surprise they picked up this story as well.

So fellas, tell me, does this inspire you?
I tried to help the ladies out with my styling work on this spread for Pittsburgh Fashion Magazine, maybe I should do the same for the guys?

Pantone

Last week during my radio interview I made the comment about the Steelers gold really being  yellow under the Pantone color system. It wasn't until afterward when my friend asked me what Pantone was that I realized it is not a common company for people outside of the fashion industry.

Talk of the Pantone color system has been in my vocabulary since the first week of fashion school and something I've always enjoyed talking about and staying on top of.

So you can imagine my excitement when a friend of mine told me about the NPR story covering Pantone!

I hope you'll enjoy reading it and the fascinating way they literally control the fashion industry!