feet up
Tuesday, February 4
This bold sandal nails spring's metallic trend and may just be the ultimate outfit-maker.
1. Mango textured dress, $119, mango.com
2. Zara embroidered jacket, $179, zara.com
3. Henri Bendel snake ring, $78, henribendel.com
4. Graf & Lantz reversible clutch, $138, shopbop.com
5. BCBG Max Azria metallic sandal, $225, nordstrom.com
game on
Monday, February 3
My twin sister Coliena showed up to watch the Super Bowl at my house yesterday wearing a new and super cute varsity jacket. She looked suitably sporty and stylish for the occasion, so, of course, I asked for details. It turns out, her inspiration came in two parts. The first was back in November when she was photographing Gwyneth Paltrow for her website Goop, and GP turned up at the shoot in an awesome Louis Vuitton leather varsity jacket. Then a few days ago my sister did a shoot for a British fashion mag with a major London stylist, who not only sported this floral print varsity jacket but also declared that spring would be chock full of these sporty-retro toppers. (In other words, they're about to reach their fever pitch!) This finally prompted Coliena to go out and buy her own sleek version from Zara. Naturally, I want one now too and will be teaming it with more romantic, feminine pieces, such a pencil skirt or anything lace. So far these players by Current/Elliott (30% off), Rag & Bone and Club Monaco are making the cut.
orange you glad
Monday, February 3
The luxe gold hardware on this tote bag makes this an everyday-running-around game changer.
1. J.Crew swing sweater, $88, jcrew.com
2. Nacre pearl and silver strand bracelet, $38, anthropologie.com
3. Oasis orange bag*, $57, oasis.andotherbrands.com
4. Mother of Pearl slip-on sneaker, $370, netaporter.com
5. J Brand tailored trousers, $498, matchesfashion.com
*Get this price--and 20% off everything else--with the code LECATCHOA20 through 2/9.
pinkalicious
Friday, January 31
At a San Francisco tech conference yesterday I witnessed the greatness of a pink wool biker jacket kind of like this... only I think this one is even better!
1. Topshop cashmere sweater, $180, topshop.com
2. Sister Jane wool biker jacket, $164, asos.com
3. Proenza Schouler jeans, $255, netaporter.com
4. Alexander Wang bucket bag, $875, shopbop.com
5. Madewell ankle boots, $238, madewell.com
cinched in
Thursday, January 30
French Vogue's Emmanuelle Alt (above and below) led the charge at the recent Paris couture shows with a belted jacket. Of course, others immediately followed suit, as evidenced below. How does one get this Gallic-cool look under one's belt? With oversize jackets like this Etoile Isabel Marant (pictured above), this tweed Warehouse and this sleek Mango paired with narrow, vintage-looking belts that literally pull it all together such as this and this. Voila!
Photos: Adam Katz Sinding, Tommy Ton
lace time
Thursday, January 30
A mundane staple gets a spring-ready update with a little lace embellishment. Pretty!
1. J.Crew flower sleeve sweater, $128, jcrew.com
2. Warehouse scube coat, $178, warehouse.andotherbrands.com
3. Paige jeans, $199, netaporter.com
4. Asos bracelet set, $11, asos.com
5. Kenzo clutch, $250, modaoperandi.com
6. Belle by Sigerson Morrison metallic flats, $175, shopbop.com
the big chill
Wednesday, January 29
Three days deep into Stockholm Fashion Week, attendees are providing the most inspiring lessons in (freezing) cold weather style. Essentials include a neutral menswear-spirited coat such as this and this (on sale for $78!), a big chunky scarf, a classic yet standout bag like this chain link Stella McCartney (similar to the ones pictured) and this Saint Laurent mini (pictured below), plus a vibrant/dramatic statement blouse like this or this that pops nicely against heavy outerwear. (The one above is by Celine.) Bring on the cold!
Photos: Adam Katz Sinding/W Magazine
flower delivery
Wednesday, January 29
This cute clutch has that kind of reach-out-and-touch-me (Prada-ish) texture that I find hard to resist!
1. See by Chloe dress, $435, netaporter.com
2. Kenneth Jay Lane hammered gold cuff, $150, shopbop.com
3. Anthropologie embellished clutch, $58, anthropologie.com
4. B Brian Atwood t-strap sandals, $325, neimanmarcus.com
warm weather pattern
Tuesday, January 28
On the subject of print coats, spring will have me stocking up. I am drawn to their outfit-punctuating power and how they look a lot fresher than a cardigan or trench. And they make dressing so much easiser--it almost doesn't matter what you have underneath! I am loving these toppers from River Island, Harlowe and Graham, Stella McCartney, Sea (70% off!) and Preen (70% off!).
