{"id":2061,"date":"2012-11-27T00:00:14","date_gmt":"2012-11-27T06:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.walkingwithcake.com\/?p=2061"},"modified":"2012-11-26T16:58:01","modified_gmt":"2012-11-26T22:58:01","slug":"fashionable-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkingwithcake.com\/?p=2061","title":{"rendered":"Fashionable Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since I joined Twitter recently, I’ve had tremendous fun following and connecting with bloggers from all walks of life.\u00a0 It’s such a great way to find new blogs to read while engaging with people in different states and countries, most of whom I would normally never meet.\u00a0 One of these awesome bloggers is Lindsay<\/a>, of Black & Blonde<\/em><\/a>, a real-live fashion blogger from New York City.\u00a0 Lindsay and I just hit it off, and we often email each other throughout the day while she is at work and I’m busy chasing after my boys.<\/p>\n

I appreciate Lindsay’s fashion sense, which is quite different from my own, and one day, we got to chatting about the new Narciso Rodriguez line for Kohl’s<\/a>.\u00a0 While I was vaguely familiar with Narciso Rodriguez in passing, I didn’t know much about him, but Lindsay describes him as, “One of the few designers that really gets women and their bodies.”\u00a0 Since I had some free time, I checked out the collection, took a few pictures, and reported back to my blogger friend.<\/p>\n

I never get too excited when well-known designers create lines for middle-of-the-road stores like Target, Macy’s, and Kohl’s, because I realize they are working with cheaper materials within the confines of the stores’ demographics.\u00a0 Still, it’s a fun way to try an affordable look inspired by a famous collection.\u00a0 And I’ve always had great luck with Vera Wang’s Kohl’s line<\/a>, so I was anxious to try this one, too.<\/p>\n

Narciso Rodriguez favors bold colors and strong, geometric lines, which don’t suit my style easily, but are still the basis for a classic wardrobe.\u00a0 I was prepared to find a lot of polyester and stretchy materials, staples for Kohl’s, and that’s exactly what Rodriguez used for most of his designs.\u00a0 Still, there were a few pieces that really stood out and are worth owning, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

I tried on the Colorblock Ponte Sheath Dress<\/a> in black and red, and it was extremely flattering and comfortable.<\/p>\n

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(My dressing room shot of the dress.)<\/p><\/div>\n

In the end, I passed on the dress, only because it would require purchasing accessories that I don’t currently own, but I’m reconsidering that decision and might have to change my mind.\u00a0 I do think I could make it work for my everyday, casual style, and it would be a classic piece to have on hand.\u00a0 And I successfully talked Lindsay into purchasing this dress<\/a>, which is, in my opinion, the standout piece of the entire collection.\u00a0 It is very modern and well-made, perfectly suited for a busy New York fashion blogger, don’t you think?<\/p>\n

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(Lindsay in her Narciso Rodriguez dress.)<\/p><\/div>\n

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(Love her curls and that necklace!)<\/p><\/div>\n

I eventually decided to try this Tile Georgette Top<\/a> and I think it will work well for colder weather, layered with a cardigan and chunky necklace.<\/p>\n

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Despite the polyester material, which I normally loathe because it makes me so hot, the blouse is fairly sheer and cool, and I think it would work as a casual outfit at Alt Summit, paired with dark jeans.<\/p>\n

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I especially love the deconstructed tile look, which reminds me of piano keys, and the satin detail on the sleeves and bottom hem, which adds a bit of formality to the look.<\/p>\n

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Even though I played it safe in my purchase, I think I’ll get a lot of wear from this Narciso Rodriguez blouse.\u00a0 I’m still tempted to purchase the sheath dress, and I’ll be sure to let you know if I do.<\/p>\n

Lindsay and I are linking up today, and to read her take on our little long-distance fashion conversation, please check out her blog here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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