mountain highs

 

Aspen's deep powder proved too daunting for me last Saturday, so I engaged in the town's second most exhilarating activity: people-watching at The Little Nell! As I sat with a friend recovering from ACL surgery, sipping hot chocolate and nibbling on truffle fries, we ogled an endless stream of ski chic that spanned Moncler to The North Face. The dazzling display confirmed why one must also dress up for even the most basic off-the-slopes jaunts, such as a Paradise Bakery run, which I attempted to do, above, on Sunday morning!  (My Cordova ribbed base-layer leggings are the best in the business, and my Sacai jacket now has a cool spring version!) Now that I'm back down at sea level, I've discovered that all the fancy stuff that defines Aspen style is currently on sale at My Theresa. The gotta-have-it greatest hits include this quilted Bogner, this Perfect Moment parka (or this!), these Isabel Marant shearling-trimmed ankle boots (and these ones!), these Sorel snow boots, this and this faux fur Toni Saylor! Just saying: All of these styles would work exceedingly well in the currently frozen tundra known as LA!

crochet chic

 

$349, massimo dutti

Can't wait to field compliments in this crochet cutie!

1. Massimo Dutti dress, $349, massimodutti.com

2. Roxanne Assoulin earrings, $90, netaporter.com

3. Clare V tote bag, $185, clarev.com

4. Valentino sandals,  $692, mytheresa.com

sparkle and shine

 

Khaite's super coveted crystal-embellished flats are pushing me to take a leap with my spring footwear and step out in the statement-y Jimmy Choo shoes, above, or these! Or I could do the on-sale Tory Burch ballet, pictured below, or any of these dazzlers by Gianvito Rossi (a promising summer staple!), Etro, AWAKE Mode, and Aquazurra.

 

 

prada's crew

 

Looks like Prada's pointy-toe heels, white skirts (in varying lengths) and brown blazers will be all the rage next fall. However, there's one cool runway look we can incorporate into our current uniforms right this minute: the simple crewneck. Prada showed them in various everyday-ready neutrals, from camel to charcoal grey, all of them teamed with showboat silhouettes (i.e., down-stuffed mini skirts, tapered trousers, etc). I am going to join Prada's crew with these lookalikes from J.Crew, Vince, Alex Mill (men's department!), The Reformation, and The Row.

cos atelier

 

Why didn't anyone tell me about Cos Atelier and its limited-edition capsule of more elevated, luxuriously-crafted pieces? The stunning ruffled wool coat, above, is already sold out in my size but all you size 2's can still pounce! Clearly, Cos Atelier leans heavily towards The Row with its clean, sophisticated, elegant and forever-chic silhouettes but at much more affordable prices. The gorgeous navy leather trench, below, is calling my name, and I am pretty sure we could all work the fine tuxedo blazer, last pic. All the goods can be found here.

doen and done

Spring can't come soon enough! (Buh-bye, Winter Storm Olive!) But at least I've gotten a jumpstart on next season's easy, breezy dressing--along with the intricacies of transitional weather-layering--with Doen's just-out collection of silky-soft slip dresses, skirts and feather-light knits. The new line-up is designed to be mixed and matched, and, in fact, there are so many ways to style these pieces together that my friends at Doen challenged me to whittle them down to just a few spring-fresh looks that everyone could wear. So, here's what I did: I took the feminine floral print slip, above, and tempered it with a chunky button-up sweater that I turned sideways to show a little shoulder--just to keep things sexy! I embraced spring's bright hues, this Clover and this Juneberry, all in one go, below, and lastly, I threw on an oversized Loewe blazer over a bralette and matching skirt to reveal just a comfortable amount of skin. So much cuteness!

endless winter

 

While bracing for what's forecasted to be one of the coldest storms in years, praying my flight will make into Aspen on Thursday, studying various weather model predictions, and simultaneously reconciling with a soggy, stuck-in-LA weekend, I'm also examining how exactly the women of London, specifically those currently attending Fashion Week, endure long English winters with steadfast style. From these pics alone, I've concluded a statement jacket or coat is mandatory. Perhaps even all one needs to get by! With the end of the season nearing (let's hope!), there are some very good options with exceptional mileage on sale, very similar to the ones featured here, including these by Stand Studio, Yves Salomon, Chloe, The Great, and Vince.

Photos: Vogue, Fashionista

the long run

 

I first tried these Veronica Beard jeans on in front of my friends, with no mirror in sight. And it was so interesting to gauge their reaction first before assess the jeans on my own. All of their mouths morphed into little O's, with a collective, "Ooooh!"  coming out. Then they informed me, one by one, that the jeans made my legs look super long, that I would love them, that they were beyond flattering. Intrigued by their comments and super curious to see for myself, I ran to the mirror and immediately acknowledged: They're right! The jeans are most definitely excellent! Yes, I will shorten the length a bit, so that I can wear them without high heels, but still, they'll yield the same amazing legs-for-days effect. They also happen to be stretchy and everyday-comfy. I teamed them with Veronica Beard's matching vest for the reveal, here, but will wear them with everything from t-shirts to cashmere! 

mall haul

 

A 90-minute wait for the 18-fold dumplings at Din Tai Fung yesterday sparked a whirl around Century City mall--and several unexpected purchases! I snapped up the $80 denim jacket, above, from the Gap, along with the knit and fringe dresses from H&M (here, here and here), plus fell in love with the Gucci espadrilles, last pic, and this crochet Zimmermann to go with.

 

 

the big time

 

Big, baggy jeans are a mainstay in my teenage boys' wardrobes. Me, not so much. I fear oversized jeans will make me look like how they sound. No bueno. However, thanks to model Vilma Bergenheim, above, and Anouke Yve, below, I've found a few flattering options to weave into my weekly rotation: these new fantastically-cut (twin sister-verified)  Madewell jeans, these no-fail Levi's classics, and the AGOLDE, below. I'm now thinking I'll throw in the Adidas Samba sneaks to go with! 

more maje

Collectively designers, both high and low, have been fixated on pared-down basics and neutrals for what seems like forever. White button-downs can be had everywhere at every price. Perhaps that's why Maje's new spring collection, full of unexpected silhouettes, fabrics and colors, excites me. Take, for example, the excellent metallic leather pants, above. They're both a statement maker and a staple! Then there's the Chanel-spirited belted cardigan, Miu Mia-like rhinestone-studded jean jacket, and the super cool studded sandals that go with everything! 

knit knockout

 

Evidently New York Fashion Week's non-negotiable is a knit skirt--both on and off the Fall 2023 runways. What's more, it's a no-brainer with a matching jumper, as Indre Rockefeller, above, flawlessly demonstrates. I like these styles from Cos, Joseph, Proenza Schouler, Loulou Studio, Co, and Zara.

top tweed

 

$89, steve madden

Another riff on the Chanel sandal but at a price that makes me want to jump! 

1. Max Mara satin slip dress, $323, mytheresa.com

2. Blaze Milano linen jacket, $1010, mytheresa.com

3. Jennifer Zeuner anklet, $132, shopbop.com

4. Steve Madden sandal, $89, stevemadden.com

combination lock

$595, netaporter

 

This Phillip Lim dress, which looks like a cotton t-shirt tucked into a lace-trimmed satin skirt, does all the spring styling for you. Genius! Also available in more colors here!

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim dress,. $595, netaporter.com

2. Justine Clenquet earrings, $50, shopbop.com

3. Paco Rabanne bag, $1590, mytheresa.com

4. Christian Louboutin patent loafers, $695, bergdorfgoodman.com

cool khaite

 

 

If I've gleaned anything from looking at a zillion street style pictures over the last few days, it's that I need a pair of Khaite boots ASAP. Fashion show goers in New York, featured here, validate this new (albeit late-in-the-season) necessity, proving they work wonderfully with everything from mid-length skirts to flowy dresses. The low heel makes them easy to walk in, to boot! The beautiful brown suede pair, above, can be found here! And the various black versions are available here, here and here. P.S. The perfect white denim pencil skirt, above, comes from here!

 

 

rising star

 

$325, farm rio

This cute cut-out dress, embroidered with Zodiac signs, proves the stars are working in my favor. 

 

 

1. Farm Rio dress, $325, farmrio.com

2. Chimi o9 Sunglasses, $130, shopbop.com

3. Roxanne Assoulin bracelet, $170, shopbop.com

4. Celine bag, $2200, 24S.com

5. Larroude lucite sandals, $290, shopbop.com

new york, new york

 

It's New York Fashion Week, and the city's most stylish are putting on the equivalent of a Broadway-like show with dramatically captivating outfits! Fortunately, for those of us in the audience, we can partake in the performance, starting with Lisa Aiken's oversized Khaite jacket and AGOLDE jeans, above, Lauren Santo Domingo's flared-sleeve A.W.A.K.E. Mode blouse, and Tylynn Nguyen's Khaite leather jacket, below. Also notable: the ubiquitous Toteme shearling jacket (also in this gorgeous shade) and these perfectly-cut high-rise Re/Done white jeans.