The New York trade show circuit is large, lively, insanely inspirational, and a little overwhelming. With hundreds, even thousands of brands showcasing their best for Spring 2017, it's rare to come across a label that is doing something a little different. Here we review two brands whose pieces sparked our curiosity big time, not to mention the stories behind them. NOORISM (Brooklyn, NY) Following big-time stints at Zac Posen, Tahari and Ellen Tracy, founder Noor Zakka was fed up with the disposable nature of the fashion industry. Motivated by the reduce, re-use, and sustainable philosophies of fashion, she launched NOORISM: upcycled...

Summer ended right on time this year, not a moment too early or too late and we couldn't be happier about it. ---Okay, that's not completely true, I stare at my jeans and jackets every morning, eager to have those items be the ones that I get to throw on. Now it's here and I'm going to do you a favor. No really I don't mind! Here's the scoop on what I'm feeling for fall this year,  Bring a flare of summer into your winter with this Les Petites "Yoga Jacket", similar to a summer kimono but with added warmth...

My morning routine consists of stalking catching up on my favourite fashion bloggers and celebrity style icons. I justify this obsession pass time with the fact that as a woman working in the fashion industry I need to stay up to date with pop culture and current trends. Whether spending half of my morning poking around on Instgram is a blessing or a curse I’ll leave for you to decide, but if you’re not a social media artiste like myself then reading this article will inform you about what you need to know. 1. The oversized trend is back, thank...