New York Magazine: Elizabeth Sweetheart

[Photo and Article from NY Mag]

Writer, Joanna Goddard, interviewed our favorite lady in green, fabric designer Elizabeth Sweetheart for New York Magazine. Check out some excerpts from the the article below and the full article HERE.

Why green?

I’m from Nova Scotia, where green is in your surroundings. I missed nature when I moved to New York. I started wearing green nail polish, and it spread all over me.

Tell me about your style.

I always wear overalls. I have 30 pairs. I buy children’s sizes from GapKids and Chadwick’s. And I dye everything—my Nike sneakers, my underwear. I can’t fall asleep unless I’m wearing green.

Do you wear green to work?

Every day. I’ve been in the design business over 44 years.
How do strangers react?

Many people say, “Oh! That’s my favorite color.” On 42nd Street, tourists ask to take my photo. I take the F train and know everyone on it—kids, Japanese girls with green in their hair, all the junkies. I’ve never had a negative experience.

Advanced Style Trend: Bold Lipstick

This wonderful woman came into the New Museum again, wearing one of her original hand knit, high fashion sweaters. She is influenced by contemporary design and makes each sweater purely out of cashmere.

When I asked her about what inspires her look, including her bold lipstick choice she replied, " the 1940's"

Looking back on some of my favorite shots, I noticed that many of the "advanced in style" favor a similarly adventurous choice in lipstick. This throwback to the 1940's is a glamorous addition to an already spirited look. Check out some more examples below:

Eugene

[Photo by MISTER MORT]

Eugene is 90 years old and lives in Harlem with his wife who is a photographer. He carries a digital camera himself to shoot street scenes.

Advanced Style Icon: The Big Bang part II

Back in February I met an incredible woman Ljubica and her daughter Ivana. Lubi's striking features and great style were enhanced by her wonderful personality. Ivana has sent me some more great shots of her mother, a style icon in her own right.

Sweetheart

[ Photo by MISTER MORT]

Mister Mort took another great shot of Sweetheart, the lady in green. He writes, "Sweetheart wears only green for the last 7 years. She feels it makes people happier and more positive. She is an incredible artist."

MIMI

[Photo from Cool Chaser ]

I always love to share wonderful photos of my pal Mimi Weddell .She inspires me to live life to the fullest.

Reader Submission: Karla's Choice

My friend Karla just sent me this photo from Seattle. This guy looks like a dandy with his cap, blazer, and knee high socks.

Hockney

Leif, friend of us here at Advanced Style, showed me this great photo of David Hockney with the Hockney BMW. I will get some new photos up as soon as I get over being sick!

Advanced Style: Men's Sunglasses

Here's some of the fellows too!

Advanced Style: Sunglasses

The weather is beautiful here in New York so I thought I'd share some of my favorite Advanced Style shades. Send in your own pictures to Advancedstyleinfo@gmail.com .

To Think in Pink

[ Photos by MISTER MORT]

Thanks to MISTER MORT for these great photos of an incredibly fun woman. She looks great in her pant suit, paired with bold pink accents and patent leather boots and wears this unique look with such confidence!

Baroness Style

Baroness Marion Lambert came into the New Museum looking great in her purple glasses and mix of colorful patterns!

Cool Hunting

[ Photo by MISTER MORT]

MISTER MORT captured this fellow looking casual and cool in two shades of orange. He was ready to hunt for bargains at an outdoor flea market with a magnifying glass around his neck!

Hand Knit High Fashion

This woman made her unique and elegant cashmere sweater . Her wonderful beret and coordinated scarf are the perfect touches to complete this colorful look!

Artistic Confidence

Artist, Jenny Marketou, came into the New Museum the other day looking cool with her striking hair color and fun purple leggings.

Matching in the City Where the Heat Is On

I've been on hiatus for quite some time, traveling for the new job (watch for my work on oyster.com, coming soon!). My latest journey took me to South Beach, where I spotted this expert ensemble. The bright patterns and seamless fit of her matching top and bottom almost make it look like a jumpsuit, which I LOVE. The color-matched blazer and toe polish and perfectly nude sandals bring it all together. Gracefully handling the heat in long pants and a blazer? Well I guess that just comes with age.

Miami

MISTER MORT took this picture of Betty in Miami! He spotted her in red and orange on Ocean Drive.

Advanced Fashion Designer Fanny Karst

(All Photos from Style Bubble and The Old Ladies' Rebellion)

I just read about 24 year old designer Fanny Karst on Style Bubble and had to include some photos from her collections focused on women aged 50+. This wonderful line The Old Ladies' Rebellion,has been receiving some great attention lately. Click HERE for more about Fanny and her clothing line.

Sisters Sisters

My mom and I ran into Junko and Yasuko Ohta, sisters from Shinjuku, Tokyo at the Guggenheim Museum. Their friend told us that the twins, who are always together, are singers known in Japan as the Cabbage Sisters. They used to live in New York and now come to visit once a year. Their friend was kind enough to send some extra photos of these two lovely ladies. I admired their matching floral dresses with ruffled collars and rhinestone buttons!

Marvin Relaxed on a Rainy Sunday

[photo by MISTER MORT]

I have never seen Marvin without a sportscoat! He's so cool in his wrangler denim jacket!

Advanced Artist: Sue Kreitzman

Sue Kreitzman is an artist out of England, who curated a show called Wild Old Women, showcasing the work of women middle aged to elderly. She came into the New Museum dressed in wonderful clothing made by her friend Lauren Shanley who accompanied her along with jewelry designer Amanda Caines. Sue was included in her first art show at the age of 65 and she continues to work and inspire others today.