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The Brights of Spring: the Crisp Twist of Black & White February 16, 2012

Filed under: design — Deb Johns @ 8:06 am
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This week we’re exhibiting spring’s fashion trends in the home…

Whether you’re inspired by the purchase of new towels or a new tablecloth, we invite you to consider additional colors and patterns for your design space this season.

Clockwise from top left:

LOVE Replica in Silver, available at ABC Carpet & Home; Jonathan Adler Charade Greek Key Frame; Kate Spade Union Street Collection of dinnerware; Kate Spade St. Kitts Exeter Road Collection of dinnerware; John Derian Ellen’s Eyes Plate, available at John Derian in NYC or Trillium in Nantucket; Barneys New York Closed Circle Pillow; SCOUT LG Rump Roost in Racey Lacey; SCOUT MED Rump Roost in Racey Lacey; Classic White Onyx & Black Marble Chess Set; Fornasetti Eclessi di Luna Pillow.

 

Spring 2012 Color Preview Week: Black, White and Khaki January 26, 2012

Filed under: fashion — Deb Johns @ 9:34 am
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This week is a preview of the SCOUT Spring/Summer 2012 color stories… Dive into two-color and multi-color stories accented with standby seasonal neutrals like white and off-white and classic navy. This spring, SCOUT is all about color – for your spring wardrobe, let there be bright.

DRESS YOURSELF IN A NEW YORK MINUTE:

Top row, left to right: D&G Dolce & Gabbana Black Leather Jacket; Balmain Cropped Suede Jacket with Belt; Burberry Brit Quilted Jacket; Barbour Flyweight Cavalry Jacket (Barbour is a UK brand that is available in many US cities); Mulberry Scout Jacket in Summer Khaki-Washed Lambskin; Edun Leather Biker Jacket.

Bottom row, left to right: Seven for all Mankind Khaki Cropped Straight Leg Jeans; Rugby Repaired Natural Straight Jean; Loeffler Randall Nadia Lace-Up Platform Booties; Burberry Buckled Leather Ankle Boots; Zara Heeled Country Ankle Boot.

 

Fashion Resolutions 2012: Simplify Your Color Palette January 9, 2012

Filed under: fashion — Deb Johns @ 7:49 am
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First came lifestyle resolutions, now we’re onto (what else) fashion-based resolutions… Whether you’ve been meaning to trim your wardrobe ‘fat’ and only hang onto the essential separates, or if you’re planning to invest in a few key pieces, we’re bringing you five days of style encouragement.

DONATE COLORFUL CLOTHES SO NEUTRALS CAN SHINE:

Top row, from left to right: Rag & Bone Classic Blazer; Petit Bateau the Essential Women’s Turtleneck; SCOUT Cool Clutch Insulated Tote in Croc-o-Gator Black & White; LAMade Longer Length Turtleneck; The Row Kevington Scuba-Twill Blazer.

Middle row, from left to right: Alexander McQueen Boot Cut Trouser; Matthew Williamson Graphic Leopard Print Square Scarf; Lara Bohnic Leopard Print Scarf; J Brand Denim 901 Low-Rise Leggings-Style Jeans.

Bottom row, from left to right: Opening Ceremony Coachella 4 Chelsea Ankle Boots; TopShop Red Leopard Scarf; Jimmy Choo Yen Suede Biker Boots.

 

Stocking Up for Stuffing: Black & White on the Mind December 13, 2011

Filed under: design,fashion — Deb Johns @ 8:24 am
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OK, elves and Santa’s helpers, it’s time to crack down on Christmas shopping… but worry not, because all this week on Yo Deb we’re providing you with themes for the stocking department and comparitive gift ideas for the stuffing department. By the end of this week you’ll be looking forward to the milk & cookies you so deserve, so here’s to you, Santa’s lil’ partner in Christmas time!

 

THE STOCKINGS WERE HUNG ON THE CHIMNEY… WITH FLARE:

From left to right, Black Christmas Stocking (available for personalization!); Comme des Garcons X Converse High Top Sneakers; TopShop Black and White Striped Tights; Yarnz Tiger Scarf.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHOPPING, SANTA- AND SCOUT-STYLE:

From left to right, SCOUT Cool Clutch Insulated Tote in Croc-O-Gator Black and White; Alexander McQueen Peppered Pony Knuckle-Box Clutch; Chan Luu Multi-Stone and Leather Wrap Bracelet; Alexander McQueen Black and White Enamel Skull Bangle. 

 

Holiday Gifts, Tote-able & Gift-able: Black Swan with Pops of Purple December 2, 2011

Filed under: design — Deb Johns @ 7:52 am
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“Our bags this season feature slightly off-beat holiday colors… they’ll be your secret weapon while carting gifts this season. Gifting them is easy because not only do they pass beautifully as ‘holiday’, but after the holidays they’re equally chic. Our trick is to wrap or stuff the gift bags with acid green, pink, or metallic tissue to emphasize the ‘holiday’ aspect of the gifts. Our standby for gift-wrapping, Nashville Wraps has Bright Lime, Cerise, and Gold/Silver Tissue Papers in a variety of sizes.”

YOU, TOTING IN STYLE:

From left to right, Alice + Olivia Sunday Satin Blazer; SCOUT Original Deano Carryall in Black Swan Paisley; D&G Aubergine One-Button Blazer; SCOUT Cool Clutch in Black Swan Paisley; Ladies’ Barbour Plum Vintage Quilted Jacket.

THE GIFT LINEUP:

From left to right, Taschen’s London; Diane Arbus’ The Libraries; Richard Avedon’s Made in France; Lee Friedlander’s Apples and Olives.

 

Window-Shopping in Europe: Houndstooth, Herringbone, Glen Plaids October 31, 2011

Filed under: fashion,Travel Log — Deb Johns @ 7:44 am
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“We love the graphic impact of houndstooth, herringbone, and exaggerated glen plaids in black and white mixed with each other or with other black and white graphic patterns. We also love bright accents inspired by the seventies to mix with these black and white altered classics. Think hot pink, royal blue, red, or pastels to punctuate this contemporary look. Varying scales is another way to keep this look fresh… consider micro to macro and hard-edged to blurred-edge for dynamic texture.”

 

PRESENTING THE PLAID FAMILY:

 

Window-Shopping in Europe: Black and White October 24, 2011

Filed under: fashion,Travel Log — Deb Johns @ 8:26 am
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“Black and white is correct in any season… day or night, casual to dressy, this season the best versions of this dynamic duo come to us via clever pattern and color-blocking. Influenced by the simplicity of modern cubist art, slabs of black on white or white on black look contemporary and chic. Whimsy comes into play with salt and pepper combinations in the form of dots, lace, stars, geometrics, paisley, and novelty feminine motifs. Another fashionable take on the black and white story is to wear black or white head to toe, then accent with the other in the form of an accessory (i.e. a hat, a glove, a boot, or a bag).”

 

SALTED & PEPPERED, PATTERNED, AND PANELED:

 

Iconic Black and White April 27, 2010

Filed under: design — Deb Johns @ 3:09 pm
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Scout is using retro black and white photos throughout our Spring/Summer 2010 campaign (with our colorful Scout products added). We were inspired and delighted to see the plethora of black and white imagery and typeface used in the fashion windows  and signage all over Europe. Black and white is the perfect foil to color for the season and becomes a timeless way to illustrate contemporary fashion dimensions.

 

Black & White April 19, 2010

Filed under: fashion — Deb Johns @ 12:36 pm
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Black and white graphics are hotter than ever. One of our favorites is from Vilebrequin ,  printed on men and boy  swim trunks, featured in a window in Paris. Great for seaside getaways to pool play, we think you can pack these for the man in your life in our Signature Scout Fast Getaway. Our Signature Scout pattern is not only timeless but directional in black and white…great for the weekend getaway.

 

 
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