My biggest splurge thus far is this spring’s Miu Miu bag. There is something so vintage and mysterious about it that makes it ideal to weird up any outfit.
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Bag, Miu Miu
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Chelsea Zalopany
Fashion Writer. New York
We’ve been longtime admirers of Sally Singer, the Digital Creative Director at Vogue, back after a brief tenure over at T: The New York Times Style Magazine, which she nabbed once Stefano Tonchi headed over to W (want to play “Masthead Musical Chairs” anyone…?). But we’ve been firm believers that behind every successful power player lies a dedicated team. And at only 23 years old, Chelsea Zalopany provides Singer with exactly that. As former interns, we love nothing more than a successful internship to working world story, and Zalopany’s little tale proves that hard work, dedication, and surrounding yourself with the right (and talented people) can do jumpstart your career in fashion. It all started while she began interning for Singer during her first tenure at Vogue. She was still in school at the time, and was chaotically thrown into this hectic world of 4 Times Square, working alongside veterans like Mark Holgate, Jane Herman, and Florence Kane. From the typical duties associated with fashion interns to bigger projects (she has a write up in Vogue’s September 2009 issue – MAJOR) her career in fashion editorial was blooming while she was still enrolled in school. She graduated early, and was brought on board fulltime as Sally’s assistant and a contributing features writer to one of our favorite fashion bibles. But when Singer moved to T, she brought Zalopany along for the ride, while still maintaining her role as the Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief. But her style is a result of the summative experiences (and settings) she encounters everyday. “Being around such strong-minded women, I take my cues from everyone around me. Some days I think I’m more of a minimalist, others I think I’ve got a cute boyish-girlie thing going on. And others are totally off-kilter and I’m in one hundred different vintage prints. I think I’ll just keep buying what feels right and hopefully have it all figured out in my 30’s”. Her style mixes pieces by Alexander Wang (she stocks up every season), her prized Balenciaga jacket (note: spilled coffee DOES add an element of personality to garments…. at least we tell ourselves that), and if we do say so ourselves, she looks like a knockout rocking her colorful Proenza Schouler frocks. Plus, as someone who has all access to Vanessa Traina’s hand-me-downs, you’re about to experience one hell of a closet.
I met my friend Brian Stanziale during my time at Vogue. He takes great vintage pieces, like this Valentino blouse, and adds quirky details. The blouse’s 70's print is so killer and I was intrigued by this mane of tulle he added. Although, I’m still working out how and where to wear it!
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Top, Valentino
My sister, Madison, painted this during her time at the Maryland Institute College of Art. I fell in love with it when she and my boyfriend Jaime, surprised me with it for my birthday. And, I mean season after season I stock up on Alexander Wang, like this knit crop turtleneck. I wear it with a sheer Equipment shirt.
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Top, Alexander Wang; Shoes, Maison Martin Margiela
Shoes, Givenchy
Shoes, Manolo Blahnik
Bag, Nina Ricci
Vanessa Traina cleaned out her closet and she gave me these Balmain lace-up sandals. I mean channeling Vanessa’s style is a guarantee for super chic results. They have a chunkier heel and rougher look, which means I actually can maneuver my bike in them – added bonus.
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Shoes, Balmain
Yet another one of my pieces from Alexander Wang – I don’t usually hang this Grecian dress below our Richard Avedon print of Francis Bacon but I think they compliment each other rather well.
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Dress, Alexander Wang
Mom’s greatest gift! There is a whole closet more I am still waiting on…
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Bag, CHANEL
Top, Balenciaga; Shoes, Givenchy
These are beyond sexy, right? I have to stop myself from wearing them everywhere (including the office) as they are super comfortable too.
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Shoes, Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra
How could I not resist the colors! They are super easy to wear and are seasonless. I wear them in winter with cropped, cashmere sweaters and in summer with white jeans. They are definitely an expensive habit though, so I usually go a little crazy during their sample sale.
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All, Proenza Schouler
Oh the Balenciaga! Probably my most prized possession. I’m currently in a total rut – I think I spilled a coffee or burned the leather and now have two odd dark spots on the coat! Now the question is, do I dye it or leave a little personality?
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Jacket, Balenciaga
I’m 5’11 and have a habit of really clumsy falls. My mom calls me Grace because I am the least graceful girl. I’ve never fallen in these (yet!) and I owe it all to the tribal ankle cuff.
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Shoes, Isabel Marant
L to R. Shoes top row: Proenza Schouler, Alexander McQueen, Margiela. Bottom row: Manolo Blahnik, Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra, Yves Saint Laurent
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I met my friend Brian Stanziale during my time at Vogue. He takes great vintage pieces, like this Valentino blouse, and adds quirky details. The blouse’s 70's print is so killer and I was intrigued by this mane of tulle he added. Although, I’m still working out how and where to wear it! Top, Valentino
My sister, Madison, painted this during her time at the Maryland Institute College of Art. I fell in love with it when she and my boyfriend Jaime, surprised me with it for my birthday. And, I mean season after season I stock up on Alexander Wang, like this knit crop turtleneck. I wear it with a sheer Equipment shirt. Top, Alexander Wang; Shoes, Maison Martin Margiela
How could I not resist the colors! They are super easy to wear and are seasonless. I wear them in winter with cropped, cashmere sweaters and in summer with white jeans. They are definitely an expensive habit though, so I usually go a little crazy during their sample sale. All, Proenza Schouler
