The Agency Report

Monday, January 7, 2013

Scandal Style: Harrison Wright

There's no denying the fact that Harrison Wright is the eye candy on "Scandal." His confidence and tailored suits are enough to make any Scandalista tune in every week. If you're a gentleman planning to attend the Scandal Premiere Party as this handsome character, then here are a few essentials to look for in your look:

The Suit: The suits are generally single breasted, 2-buttoned and tailored. If wearing a 2-piece isn't your speed, look for a vest with matching flat-front slacks or wear a dress shirt with tailored trousers and suspenders.

The Shirt: This character is usually seen in softer pastels. You can't go wrong with a solid, gingham or striped print, especially when you're matching the shirt with contrasting tie patterns.

The Tie: Stick to strong patterns and don't aim for subtle. Rarely, if ever, is this character seen on the show with a solid-color tie. We love this combination of the circle tie paired with the gingham shirt shown above.

Scandal Style: Harrison Wright by jdagency featuring blazers

Blazer
bananarepublic.gap.com

Lauren Ralph Lauren Dress Shirt Slim Fit Stripe Dress Shirt
belk.com

Lauren Ralph Lauren Dress Shirt Classic-Fit Bennett Herringbone Dress...
belk.com

J.Crew Silk Tie In Bright Stripe
jcrew.com

Saddlebred Terry Square Neat Tie
belk.com

On Trend: Spiky Bangles

I've seen spikes and studs on everything from jackets, blouses and even loafers this season. But for those of you who want to embrace the rocker style in a less conspicuous way, try incorporating them into your accessories.

Sporting spikes on your bracelets is a great place to start. I'm especially fond of stacking spiky bangles with other bracelets. Don't limit yourself to just one!

Spiky Bangles by jdagency featuring a bangle bracelet

Stella Dot spike jewelry
stelladot.com

ASOS bangle bracelet
asos.com

Forever 21 spike jewelry
forever21.com

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Scandal Style: Huck

When your line of work involves assassinations and covering up evidence, you probably don't have the time to worry about fashion. But "Scandal's" Huck has a distinct, uber-casual style that you can mimic for the "Scandal" Premiere Party on Jan. 10.

His uniform is a simple one that revolves around comfort and practicality. To achieve his look, stick to the three basic layers:

The Tee or Henley: Usually, Huck can be seen sporting one underneath another shirt. He tends to lean towards the solid crewneck variety.

The Button Down: On one of the final episodes of Season 2, Huck wore a chambray button down - a rare departure from his low-effort uniform. He's typically seen in dark, plaid patterns, like the button down pictured below from the local menswear store, Bloke.

The Full Zip Hoodie: This is a staple in Huck's wardrobe, and he's often seen wearing one of these in a solid color over one or two of the aforementioned layers. Functional, no frills.

*Style Tip* Huck doesn't have time to tuck in his shirts, but he does occasionally roll up the sleeves of his button down, especially when there's dirty work involved!

Scandal Style: Huck by jdagency on Polyvore

Televised Style

We love styling our clients, especially for television!

Our client, Dr. Patrice Carter, author of "SUPERb Woman: From Bad Girl to God's Girl", was featured on the News 14 Carolina "In Depth" segment with Marti Skold. And her styling was courtesy of the JD Agency.

Photography courtesy of Carter Multimedia Consulting.

Dr. Carter's style is usually bold with chunky jewelry and patterned tops and dresses - all of which can be problematic on television. Patterns can cause visual noise and heavy jewelry can distract from the face when the show is exclusively shot waist up.

So for this show, we kept Dr. Carter's look simple but vibrant with this raspberry tart blouse from Talbots and a demure necklace from her personal collection. We wanted the focus to be on her face, so we advised the author to keep her makeup sun-kissed and radiant. And we maintained her hair bold and funky style with a natural twist-out!

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Power Prints

Graphics and prints were a huge hit on the spring 2013 runways, and clashing multiple patterns in one look has been a trend for quite some time now. Yet, I still have clients who aren't quite sure how to tackle the trend on their own.

If you're ready to start the new year off with a stylish bang, let's get you up to speed on the art of mixing prints.

Mix colors in the same color family.

Proenza Schouler, Spring 2013

Avoid mixing two bold patterns at once. It'll look too busy and will overwhelm the eye. Think one subtle print with a bolder graphic.

Peg your look with neutral accessories and shoes.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Closet Organization

Now is a better time than ever to clean out that closet and get it organized. After all, how can you embrace a new year and a new you, when there are clothes from the 80's still stashed away in your closet?

Let my Agency give you a few tips on how to get organized, so you'll be ready to shop your closet!

TruStyle: Closet Organization from TruStyle TV on Vimeo.

Scandal Style: The Olivia Pope Blouse

With the "Scandal" Premiere Party less than two weeks away, you'll need to find your Olivia Pope ensemble! This brazen character has an understated look that's absolutely formulaic. Tailored pieces with special detailing matched with simple jewelry and a statement bag equals the effortlessly impressive look of this power character.

We'll post some suggestions on where to find your "Scandal" staples locally or online right here on the blog, so be sure to check back frequently for updates!

For now, let's take gander at Olivia Pope's stunning blouses - an essential garment in her style arsenal.