Home for the Holidays…literally!

Over the past COVID months,  I made the effort nearly every day to go for a walk, do some weight training and stretching, get dressed wearing clothes (not sweats) and put makeup on even just to go wait in line at the grocery store.  I know, for myself, it would have been a downward spiral if I didn’t make some sort of personal effort.  But, how I miss really getting dressed!!!  Now that the holidays are here I am excited to share some great looks!

My last post was a collaboration with Marc Cain and my “return” post is with them as well!  There clothing makes me feel great!  Great fabrics, amazing color, the ability to mix, and for me, fantastic fit!!  If you like standout pieces Marc Cain is also worth checking out…

This holiday season is truly looking like we will all be Home for the Holidays…literally!  Styling is by Marc Cain The Westchester’s Manager, Virginia.  We’ve put together many looks  – some are more casual, but still pulled together.  Some are dressy.  But all are unique!!  Additionally, we wanted to highlight the mix and match capability of the clothes and Marc Cain’s approach and passion for color.

COZY COLOR:

Unexpected holiday color, this blush floral print is the foundation.  Mixed with a cream faux fur vest, black leather fanny pack and black booties.

Mixed with a shiny black top and sneakers…this is ideal as a comfortable, festive holiday look, especially if your the hostess of a casual holiday meal.

Amazing reversible faux fur grey outerwear piece

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REPTILE PRINT MANY WAYS:

These reptile pants are incredibly versatile!!  Worn with a baby pink cashmere sweater, bright pink coat and patent leather hiking boots.

For fun, add a hat and a fur collar…

Pair them with a printed sweater, white patent booties and a soft fleece handbag.

Take them simple and classic with a silk top, classic pump and clutch.  (BTW – the classic black coat in the background is stunning.  Has removable ostrich feather pocket detail!!)

BURGUNDY!!

Burgundy leather leggings with a cozy burgundy turtleneck sweater, fleece bag and classic pumps.  Love this easy look for an at home gathering. Works great with an ankle boot too.

Going more casual…Same burgundy legging worn with a silk blouse and soft plaid cape.  The gold booties are lined with the softest fur – no socks needed!!

 

CHIC LEATHER:

Machine washable faux leather wide legged culotte worn with a sheer sequined top with white underpinning.  The houndstooth coat is embellished with a soft blue faux fur collar accessory. Dress down look – pair the culotte with a cashmere sweater and bootie.

 

UNIQUE JACKET:

Having a unique jacket in your closet makes getting dressed so easy! This velvet-like embellished fabric with removable burgundy faux fur collar is paired with a simple striped tee and skinny jeans and white western style boot.  The cobalt blue cross body adds another pop of color.  This jacket reverses to black patent leather!

BOLD COLOR:

Wearing hunter green leather leggings with a bold, colorful floral print scuba jacket and chartreuse scarf and bag.

Hunter green leggings worn with a stunning emerald green velvet blazer, chartreuse carry-all and scarf worn around the wrist.

SURPRISING COLOR COMBO:

Coral and baby blue – a surprisingly beautiful combo!  The printed scuba cropped pant and coral turtleneck are a natural pair.  Mixed with baby blue pieces – sumptuous faux fur jacket, booties, hat and leather gloves.  The scarf picks up all of the colors.

CLASSIC SUIT WITH A TWIST:

Menswear-inspired black classic double breasted wool suit with soft pink windowpane and cropped pant.  No shirt – just a feminine scarf balances the masculine.

Windowpane suit worn with a beautiful soft pink faux fur coat.

WHY NOT GET DRESSED UP:

Even if your staying home for the holidays, why not get dressed up?!  This stunning separates outfit is embellished with Swarovski crystals on the tuxedo striped skinny pant and the bell sleeve of the belted top has beautiful crystal buttons.

MRS CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN:

A super comfy stretch jersey suit with herringbone pattern combined with baby blue accessories… Who would have thought??  Added twist, burgundy shoes and bag!!

 

Have fun with fashion!!  Combine color and pattern; masculine and feminine and you’ll have an unexpected, chic look!  All pieces in the post are Marc Cain and available at their store at The Westchester in White Plains, NY.

Wishing you the happiest holiday wherever your home may be!  I bid farewell to 2020 and welcome renewal and all happy, healthy things for you in 2021!!

Thanks for stopping by… Cynthia

Men’s Holiday Style

The holidays are creeping in quickly so now is the time for you to be thinking about stepping up your holiday style game!  The key to looking put together is wearing clothing that fits you properly.  The minute you step out in properly fitting clothes you will feel SO much more confident and carry yourself taller!!

Tips for Men’s Holiday Style: Wear classic pieces with a twist like a blazer styled as a tuxedo, velvet sportcoats, monochromatic combinations.

Here are a few ideas for dressy and casual holiday looks, as well as, formal occasions:

Navy blazer styled as a tuxedo with a black silk peak lapel and flap pockets.  Worn here with a custom black stretch cotton button down with smoke buttons.  Can wear this with dark jeans, a black 5-pocket or with matching trouser.

A grey velvet blazer worn over a black button down with black trousers. Pop of color with a pocket square.

Navy tuxedo worn with classic black bow tie and clean front formal white shirt and silver studs.

Casual look for a holiday get-together.  Custom Gingham shirt over a cashmere v-neck with our custom Tech Field jacket.

Layering looks great!  Custom henley underneath a custom casual shirt topped with our custom Reversible Vest.

Casual holiday shirting – looks great with sweaters, denim, vests…

Grey velvet double breasted blazer styled with a peak lapel worn with a custom classic plaid button down.

A less formal tuxedo look:  Classic black tuxedo paired with a custom stretch navy cotton shirt and bow tie.

Winter white tuxedo jacket worn with a white button down.

Hope you are you inspired to step your style up for the holidays?!

I want to help you PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD.  If you live in Westchester County, NY, Fairfield County, CT or New York City I can assist you with my concierge-style personal shopping service.  In addition to pulling from stores if desired, I carry the largest custom, lifestyle menswear brand, JHilburn.  We offer everything from t-shirts to tuxedoes with the finest Italian fabrics and superb quality all at a great value.  Will visit you at home, office or NYC showroom and you can avoid the hassle of shopping in a store.

Wives and significant others – give your guy a gift card to get him started.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy and healthy and happy holiday season!!   Cynthia

JHilburn Spring 2018 Menswear and Golf Collection

JHilburn is a Custom and Made-to-Measure clothing brand exclusively for Men.  Using the finest Italian fabrics, we offer formal, business, casual and social wardrobing items.

This Spring, JHilburn launched their newest collection…MTM Golf!!  Offering a beautiful selection of performance fabrics for polos, trousers, shorts, vests, as well as, custom golf belts.

The Golf Collection

Golf Gifting Idea:  Gift certificate, custom golf belt and color block performance MTM polo.

Collection items…

MTM performance vest offered in 4 colors. White, black, taupe and navy.

 

The Spring 2018 Collection is now available and offers a variety of lighter weight fabrics for suiting, sport coats, trousers, dress and casual shirting, polos and t-shirts, casual pants and shorts – and all custom or MTM.

Casual Cotton Shirting

The latest technology in fabrics...estrato suiting – offers natural stretch = comfort and wrinkle resistance. (Taupe/Blue Estrato)

MTM shorts – made to the exact length you desire. 7 colors.

Lightweight Sportcoats in Wool/Linen/Silk blends (Wine Textured Windowpane)

MTM Chinos – 100% cotton in 7 colors

Custom shirts – limited edition spring prints.

MTM Spring Suiting worn with our NEW custom t-shirt – Linen/Cotton Blend (Powder Blue Chambray Solid)

MTM Outerwear

MTM spring weight Quilted Moto vest – 4 colors

A Spring Collection

MTM 5-pockets in 8 colors

A collection of Spring Limited Edition Suiting and Sportcoat Fabrics

Tropical Wool Suiting (Blue Tropical Revenge Micro Solid)

Tropical Revenge Wool Limited Edition Suiting

I provide a concierge-style service in Fairfield County, CT, Westchester County, NY and New York City and will visit you at your home or office. It is my pleasure to assist you in building a wardrobe that is customized and personalized just for you!

Please feel free to email me at cynthia.hudson@jhilburnpartner.com for more information.

Thank you for stopping by….Cynthia

J. Hilburn Menswear Spring 2016

Spring has finally sprung and J. Hilburn Menswear Spring 2016 is hot!   Great new Spring suiting fabrics in linens, cottons and lighter weight and toned wools, as well as, gorgeous shirting fabrics from the best mills in the world in pastel linens, printed chambrays and colorful cottons!  The ready-to-wear choices are superb!  Shorts offered in two lengths in chambrays, seersuckers, cotton oxfords and garment dyed fabrics.  Polos in solid piques, lived in slub and heathered deck stripes in country club fit and slim fit.

J. Hilburn has also introduced a new SOFT WASH finish option for nearly all fabrics – making your new shirt feel lived in and super comfortable!

Photos from the Spring 2016 Collection 

Ready-to-wear pieces available for purchase at cynthiahudson.jhilburn.com

Measurements need to be taken by a J. Hilburn Stylist (like myself) for custom shirts and made-to-measure items.

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Navy/White Linen Horizontal Stripe Shirt with Khaki Cotton Oxford Short – European fit.

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Red Wool Silk Linen Blend Plaid Sport Coat shown with an Italian Indigo navy chambray denim shirt.

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Washed V-Neck Tee in Medium Blue Heather.

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Khaki Double-Faced Corded Stripe Jacket shown with the Wasked V-Neck tee in White.

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Selection of Heathered Deck Stripe Pique Polos

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Italian Indigo Blue Chambray fabric with J. Hilburn’s Western Styling with white snap closure.

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Ink Blue Solid Linen Sport Coat with a crisp white custom shirt and silk houndstooth pocket square.

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Khaki Linen Houndstooth Sport Coat with custom white shirt with button contrast stitching and the wool regal pocket square.

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J. Hilburn Menswear offers a full-service, hassle-free shopping experience for men.  Feel free to contact me for more information, to make an appointment or to purchase a gift certificate for the Father’s in your life!  I can be reached at cynthia.hudson@jhilburnpartner.com.

Happy Spring and thanks for stopping by…Cynthia

Styling Services for Men – J. Hilburn

Cynthia Hudson Style services are broadening!  I am very excited to announce that I am providing Personal Styling Services for Men through the luxury Menswear line, J.Hilburn.  I assist men with their style and wardrobe with the goal of boosting confidence and building a wardrobe they love with clothing that fits and suits their lifestyle!

Most men dislike shopping. Often they purchase off-the-rack clothing that is intended for many different body types and fits poorly.  With J.Hilburn, I make shopping easy by visiting his home or office, take his unique measurements and choose fabrics together to get great fitting clothing built just for him! I offer custom shirts, made-to-meaure suits, sport coats, trousers and formal wear, as well as, top of the line Ready-to-Wear like Allen Edmonds shoes, AG jeans, t-shirts, sweaters, accessories and more.  Additionally, J. Hilburn only uses the finest quality fabrics from the best mills in Italy — One stop personal shopping made super easy and at an affordable price!

My goal is to help guys build a wardrobe of clothing that fits him and his lifestyle!!

Here a few selections from J.Hilburn Fall/Winter…. Spring 2016 on the way shortly.

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Smart Sportcoats

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Casual Sportcoats and cashmere sweaters

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Great fitting AG jeans and Allen Edmonds Shoes

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Truly custom shirts – choose all own styling details.

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Formal Wear Choices

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Hundreds of the finest Italian fabrics to choose from – dressy to casual.

Let’s get our fabulous guys in great fitting clothing!

Contact me at cynthia.hudson@jhilburnpartner.com for more information.  To check out J. Hilburn’s website click here :  https://cynthiahudson.jhilburn.com

Thanks for stopping by…Cynthia