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Macy’s Men’s Style Event Kickoff

You’re invited to Macy’s semi-annual Men’s Style Event, which kicks off this Thursday. Macy’s is showcasing the latest fall trends for men at select flagship stores. Check event info to see if there is an event at a store near you. I was invited and will be attending! I’ll be at the Union Square store, which has celebrity stylist Keylee Sanders showcasing looks for men. The shopping party includes fashion (of course), refreshments and music. Stores always have music piping thru the ceiling speakers, but I particularly love it when there’s a DJ set-up for an in-store event. When you shop, you’ll save 25% off of your purchase of $75. The event is free.

George and I have talked about men’s fashion a number of times in the years I’ve been blogging. His viewpoint is that men’s fashion tends to stay the same. I agree, to a point. I think there’s a core foundation for men’s fashion. However, I think the silhouettes change. They don’t change as frequently as they do for women nor are there as many choices. But they do change. Speaking of silhouettes, I have yet to meet a man who likes slim buttondowns or slim pants. Let’s face it. So many of us are sedentary these days and not slim in certain areas. I see men in them, but I haven’t spoken personally with any men that say they love it.

Athleisure has not hit men’s fashion as much as it has women’s. Men in tech, such as programmers, have been wearing hoodies and jeans or cords for years. I consider that casual dress, which we have far too much of in California. The closest I’ve seen to men’s athleisure was a crewmember I worked with on a commercial in a pair of loose, legging-type pants with banded bottoms. It wasn’t leggings, though, and looked more martial arts or beach pants than athletisure. At any rate, I’ll be checking to see if athleisure is trending for men and checking to see how looks are put together for this event. Perhaps I’ll pick up some fresh ideas for George. Or even ones I can apply to my own looks. Here are some good looking classics.

What: Macy’s Men’s Fashion Event (free)
When: Thursday, November 2nd
Where: Men’s Style Event locations
Me: I’ll be at Union Square. Look for me if you attend!

Check here for other upcoming store events. Eyebrow guru Anastasia will be in New York on Friday, Nov 4.

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Note: This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s. Per usual, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. You know how I do it 😉

Betsey Johnson pom-pom sandals review

Last week, Macy’s had one of my favorite sales. It’s when the code/coupon they have for the week is good on brands that are usually excluded. I was looking around. Just looking, of course. I was really curious what I would think of the poms. Also, I missed the pom sandal trend this summer.

Introducing Betsey Johnson’s Lylly two-piece pom pom sandals ($69).

They fit tts. I wear have a M width foot, wear 7.5 and take that in most shoes. For additional sizing reference, I go up 1/2 size in most J. Crew heels and wedges. These feel like an evening shoe because strappy shoes like these don’t have a lot of support on the sides. It’s not a shoe I can wear while doing a lot of walking, but I could see making it through a full day that includes alternating between sitting/standing/walking.

These shoes get a VIDEO (:39) !

Other Betsey Johnson shoes I love are:

Bettie classic lace-up sneakers ($59) – These have a red, woven pair of lips on them. On the heels! They run tts.
Harpur high-heel sandal ($69) – I haven’t seen these irl, but I’m convinced it would look like I had Guiness Book of World Records worthy toe hair. They would be cute in pink or a another color.
Poshhh novelty pumps ($89) – I can’t with the single eye. Maybe it makes sense when the shoes are on the feet, next to one another.
Zappp puff sneakers – These are stinking cute! I thought the puff would elongate my foot length or look stupid, nah. They’re fun (!) and run tts.

The Bettie and Zappp sneakers are man-made. You might try them as say….well, I could get these at Target for $25-$30. It’s very likely you can find a novelty sneaker for half the price, but there will be a difference in quality. These are synthetic, but look real. In other news, Betsey Johnson currently has a Trolls collection — including this furry bracelet lol — that’s exclusive to Macy’s. I love that thing!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Macy’s Front Row Show

On Saturday, I went to the Macy’s Front Row event in my local area to check out this year’s fall trends.

E! Stylists Daniel Musto (the sweetest, open heart…very accessible) and Lindsay Albanese (super nice & we talked OTK boots!) educated attendees on the ideas behind the models’ outfits as they walked. Lately, I’ve noticed a mix of trends that seemed off and Lindsay said something that made it make sense. All decades are being mixed now. Instead of seeing 70s one season and 90s the next, they’re being worn together. I wore slip dresses in the 90s, but with chunky heels. I’ve seen the same slip dresses recently (see Becky’s), but paired with sneakers like the darling, white Betsey Johnson kicks with red lips on the back.

Here are some FA16 tips that caught my ear. If you didn’t know, FA16 is Fall 2016:

*Bright, lipstick shades are in! I’m a fan. You can wear your bright lipstick shade right along with your bright top or sweater, too.

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* Push up the sleeves of a trench, which allows you to “wear fall” even when it’s a little warm. It also shows off your watch or bracelet. I’ve rolled my trench sleeve to one cuff, but never done a full push. A dilemma many of us currently have is cool mornings that lead to hot days. The look made sense to me when I saw the look, esp paired with the crop pants, and would be great for morning or evening at the moment.

* Crop denim flares are in. We’ve seen crop in many pant types this year and the tend continues. So carry on, wear on.

* OTK boots are still kicking. I really hope I find a pair I love this year. I have a pair by Guess and have no idea why I thought they looked good. I like the Akera by Guess. I think the pointy toe and thin heel make a sleek look. Lindsay Albanese mentioned wearing OTKs with a skirt that comes just below the knee, making a “boot pant.” The look has a name!

* Contrast your proportions. If you’re wearing an oversize top, streamline your bottom and vice versa. Notice the model’s jacket is slouchy and the smaller skirt provides proportion contrast.

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* High water pants, aka crops. The ones they showed were straight pants, not flared at the bottom like the denim I first mentioned. I think the key is to get the length that suits your body proportions. One model hair a black pair that hit her calf. She also had on heels, which made her legs even longer. That length would chop me up. My strategy would be to have them end just above the ankle, and probably wear a heel.

* Nude pants. Better called flesh colored pants. As close to your skin tone as you can get. It makes an interesting look. I’m not sure I can pull it off, but I think with the right pieces, it can be done well.

Check out this video from the day (1:48)

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VIP for 25% off ends tonite, Sunday. This is one of my favorite sales because brands that are usually excluded — like Kate Spade — get the promo.

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This post is sponsored Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s. Of course, all thoughts and opinions are my own. You know how I do it. 😉

Macy’s Front Row

About a week ago I was looking for the annual fall fashion event at Macy’s. I found the Macy’s Celebrates Fashion Week event event that will be at the San Francisco Union Square on Friday, Sep 16. I was hoping to attend and share the experience here on Gigi’s Gone Shopping, but I’ll be out of town.

Luckily having 95 tabs open on my computer worked in my favor because at some point and in one of them, I came across a Macy’s event that’s even closer to me and I’m able to go to it! At the moment, I’m listening to my new next door neighbors moving in. Not as exciting as next Saturday when I’ll be arriving at the airport and getting over to the Macy’s Fashion Front Row event. Rock star!

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I’m sure everything will be set to music — #dancingladyemoji — And I’m looking forward to the fall trends that will be showcased. From what I’ve seen so far, it looks like we can keep our plaid blanket scarves, short boots and faux fur. This year, it’s great to see burgundy prominently “in” again. And just when I got rid of almost all of the pink in my wardrobe, the shade turns out to be hot for fall. One thing I like about the current, pink fall trend is there are a number of shades to choose from. There isn’t just one pink shade that’s considered hot. I’m curious to see what Macy’s will present.

Click here to see if the Macy’s Front Row event is in your area. If I were in Houston, I’d go to that one for sure. Mario Lopez is going to be there. I’m weak for dimples and I’ve admired the way he transitioned his career over the years from acting on Saved By the Bell to hosting. All events are free. Some of the events request RSVP through EventBrite, so be sure to look for that.

I’ll be at the Macy’s Front Row at Broadway Plaza on Saturday, 9/17. Celebrity stylists from E! News, Lindsay Albanese and Daniel Musto, will be there. There’s also mention of a DIY necklace station, so I’ll be looking for that. If you see me, please say hi! I think I’m going to wear Rachel Roy, aka Becky with the Good Hair. What a great moment that was for her brand earlier this year. Here’s the Sydney dress that I wore to Jeannie’s (Instagram) wedding:

A photo posted by Gigi (@gigisgoneshopping) on Aug 27, 2016 at 3:39pm PDT

I have the same one in ivory that I am planning to wear (pic). Of course I have a full week to change my mind. If you see me, be sure to say hi.

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Be sure to follow me on Instagram to see pics from the event. Also, you should know that next weekend Macy’s is having one of my favorite sales. You get 25% off brands that are usually excluded from promos, like Kate Spade. I’m sure I’ll be making a post about it next week.

Chime in…

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This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. of course.

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