pop of pink
Friday, March 22
A leather moto jacket rendered in a pretty pastel is like a fresh breath of air. (The one, above, worn by a London fashion week show-goer, is by Acne, but alas, is sold out.*) I love the idea of adding a pop of pastel toughness to an all-white or an a head-to-toe black outfit. Club Monaco saves the day with a boxy twill iteration that will float perfectly this spring.
*You can see the blush suede version of it here, on sale at The Outnet.)
Photos: Victoria Adamson, Pinterest
sleek shorts
Friday, March 22
Meet a linchpin of a well-rounded warm-weather wardrobe: this genius Theory short-skirt hybrid has a sophisticated tailored fit but is as easy-breezy as can be. (very Taylor Tomasi Hill, I might add.) And, oh, the places it can go--from work meetings to lunch to poolside cocktails...
1. Topshop ribbed sweater, $90, topshop.com
2. Wouters & Hendrix copper stud earrings, $129, shopbop.com
3. Sandy Hyun pyramid bracelet, $65, maxandchloe.com
4. Sophie Hulme navy leather gold-toned brass clutch, $430, netaporter.com
5. Topshop sandals, $124, topshop.com
6. Theory skort, $190, stylebop.com
simply good
Thursday, March 21
This picture is not of me, but it could have been not too long ago. That's because it brings to mind a simpler time when, if not in the ocean myself, I would kick it on the beach (or in the car if it was cold, think late fall in Montauk) while my future husband caught a few waves. Of course, then we got married, had kids and the simpler time became less simple. The next time I do this routine (think Mexico while the kids are home with their grandparents), I'd like to be doing it in a cute, vintage-y, Malibu-ish beach-to-bar top just like the one pictured. Something exactly like this.
Photo: Pinterest
over the moon
Thursday, March 21
I pinned this cute mismatched pair of turquoise earrings to my Pinterest board a few months ago and, desperately wanting to buy them, searched high and low for their source. I finally found them online today--yippee!--and was delighted to discover their under $100 price tag.
1. Reiss poppy print silk dress, $320, reiss.com
2. Max and Chloe turquoise stud earrings, $82, maxandchloe.com
3. Max and Chloe gold band three ring set, $50, maxandchloe.com
4. Dolce & Gabbana lip gloss in Candy80, $29, saksfifthavenue.com
5. McQ Alexander McQueen clutch, $310, netaporter.com
6. Aquazurra cut-out booties, $465, shopbop.com
doubly good
Wednesday, March 20
A pair of matching cuffs may evoke Wonder Woman--but it's as clear as her jet that the look is super striking. I'm loving these by House of Harlow (the ones pictured above), Asos and Topshop.
Photos: Marie Claire, Peace Love Shea
the chain gang
Wednesday, March 20
I walked into a luncheon the other day--late as usual--and when my table of friends saw me they all stopped talking to ogle a bracelet I was wearing. It reminded me how much power one little accessory can have. This hefty chain-link stunner would, no doubt, have the same stop-and-stare effect.
1. Marni sweater, $290, theoutnet.com
2. Michael Kors chain link bracelet, $195, shopbop.com
3. Proenza Schouler PS11 bag, $1950, forwardbyelysewalker.com
4. Elizabeth & James t-strap heels, $350, shopbop.com
5. Le Frame jeans, $189, netaporter.com
spring into summer
Tuesday, March 19
On this last day of winter (yay!), I am craving warm breezes, wearing feather-light dresses, and barely-there sandals. The ones above by Isabel Marant are my latest obsession. I love the gold metal ankle straps and how good they'll look against sun-kissed skin! Plus, they'll pretty much work with every warm-weather outfit. They also come in a black version, which are equally glam.
Photo: Sincerely Jules
i heart ikat
Tuesday, March 19
My interior designer friend recently declared that she's all about ikat these days--ikat pillows, ikat finials, ikat rugs. You may recall that I am too. Here's a tribute to our mutual obsession.
1. Mango ikat print sweater, $49, mango.com
2. Wendy Mink filigree earrings, $245, charmandchain.com
3. Clare Vivier wallet, $220, shopbop.com
4. Maiyet ankle-strap sandals, $905, netaporter.com
5. Maiyet pleated woven shorts, $475, netaporter.com
peekaboo purses
Monday, March 18
Toting a transparent bag would definitely call for some major editing on my part--but that wouldn't be such a bad thing. I could definitely use a little spring cleaning! The idea of carrying something like this once in awhile appeals to the inner voyeur in me--I love that you can transform its look (and yours) depending on what you put inside. The contents personalize the bag and add to its design. The ones above and below are by Valentino; In the bottom pic, Miroslava Duma shows off a Shourouk. Other options to check out from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Charlotte Olympia, Accessorize and Kotur.
cat call
Monday, March 18
On Saturday night at an engagement party, my friends and I joked that we could all use a doting, dashing, big-diamond-ring-wielding fiance--and a sexy new pair of heels to go with! Well, I got the shoe thing down with these alluring leopard-print and metallic sandals. The fiance part I'll have to enjoy vicariously.
1. Equipment silk top, $188, netaporter.com
2. CC Skye bangle, $125, shopbop.com
3. Michael Kors leather watch, $160, shopbop.com
4. Gorjana bracelet, $38, shopbop.com
5. Comme des Garcons reversible clutch, $145, forwardbyelysewalker.com
6. Nine West leopard print sandal, $99, amazon.com
7. Sportmax leather wrap skirt, $413, matchesfashion.com