most-wanted wedge
Thursday, November 29
I've been obsessing over these Manolo Blahnik wedges ever since I came across them a few weeks ago on Barney's website. Back then they were $765, and I was so ready to pull the trigger, confident I'd wear them (comfortably, chicly!) into the ground next spring, or even sooner on a mid-winter tropical getaway and, furthermore, I was delighted that they'd be in step with all the leg-climbing gladiator business due out from Proenza, Tom Ford, and Altuzarra next season. But, alas they were sold out in my size. Adding insult to injury, they're now on sale! They do, however, also come in a nude suede (sadly, already sold out in my size) and eggplant (which is available!). My fantasy would be to have them in black and wear them with...
1. 3.1 Phillip Lim sequin dress, $950, netaporter.com
2. Bauble Bar gypsy earrings, $24, baublebar.com
3. Serpui Marie mother-of-pearl clutch, $594, shopbop.com
4. Manolo Blahnik suede wedges, $459, barneys.com
P.S.: The sale at Barneys is chock full of goodness, including these temptations from Isabel Marant and Derek Lam.
the leopard print coat
Wednesday, November 28
Spotted everywhere: the leopard print coat. And there's more to come, thanks to Stella McCartney's just-hitting-the-store-racks cat-centric resort collection. I'm wild for these options from Mango, Free People (which is similar to the one above), Stella McCartney, Warehouse, Topshop, and Zara. More meow below!
sought-after sweater
Wednesday, November 28
I bought this Mango gem in London back in early October, after seeing it in the retailer's Fall catalogue, scouring Mango's two floor store on Regent Street to no avail and then consequently begging a store manager to check the store's stockroom for one in a size medium. Long story short, I am in love with this vibrant sweater--which I have been wearing with my snakeskin-print pants and knee-length skirts--and I am happy to say it has finally arrived online and, perhaps may have even just hit the racks on Regent Street, too.
1. Mango sweater, $49, mango.com
2. Iosselliani rhinestone earrings, $248, forwardforward.com
3. Lanvin metallic brocade clutch, $693, netaporter.com
4. L.A.M.B. ankle strap pumps, $285, shopbop.com
5. J. Crew sequin pencil skirt, $695, jcrew.com
the pointy toe flat
Tuesday, November 27
Ballerina slippers, step aside. There's a consensus--at least among Women's Wear Daily, Claire Distenfeld (owner of New York's newest must-shop Fivestory), designer Marc Jacobs, and even the Wall Street Journal--that the pointy toe flat will be next spring's power shoe. And we're talking piercingly sharp, as in Marc Jacobs' Spring 2013 interpretation, above. Here are some pointed options to kick around right now: Jenni Kayne's D'orsay flats, Asos' under-$100 black patent version, Loeffler Randall's lizard print pair and Topshop's black suede staples.
Photo: Style.com
knit blazer
Tuesday, November 27
It's a cardigan. It's a blazer. It's both! There's no mistaking the amount of polish it will add to any casual look, like this...
1. J. Crew lace print sweatshirt, $75, jcrew.com
2. Topshop floral studs, $18, topshop.com
3. Topshop knit blazer, $170, topshop.com
4. Simone Rocha metallic clutch, $368, ssense.com
5. Vince shearling trim ankle boots, $455, saksfifthavenue.com
6. Frame Denim jeans, $210, netaporter.com
cyber monday
Monday, November 26
This Gucci (ponyhair D'orsay!) get, reduced by 30 percent, is just one example of the seriously tempting deals I've come across this Cyber Monday. Here's a quick round-up of some other great finds. Flex your fingers and go!
This dainty chain link ring is gorgeous and subtly elegant.
How delicious is this Alexander Wang wallet?
Cute little everyday earrings to give away--or better yet, keep!
*Use code CC25OFF to get 25% off all orders at Charm & Chain through December 14 (the ring above will be $22).
the trimmings
Monday, November 26
The zip-off leather hem makes these black jeans seriously sleek, totally eye-catching, and, of course, majorly versatile. Oh, the ways to wear them...
1. Erdem silk blouse, $890, netaporter.com
2. Madewell double-breasted coat, $268, madewell.com
3. Theyskens' Theory bag, $532, ssense.com
4. Topshop ankle strap heels, $110, topshop.com
5. J Brand zip-off hem jeans, $328, shopbop.com
the best of black friday
Friday, November 23
Why fight the crowds and stand on long lines when the best Black Friday sales are at your fingertips? I scoured the online racks and found some seriously compelling deals, including the highly coveted Proenza Schouler PS11 tote, above, reduced by 30% at Netaporter (you don't see that everyday!). Some more fantastic finds below.
*Use code CC25OFF to get 25% off all orders at Charm & Chain through December 14 (the earrings above will be $371).
on bead
Friday, November 23
Crazily embellished. Insanely gorgeous. So perfect for the holiday hysteria. But wait: can you imagine with white jeans next summer? Yes!!!!
1. River Island beaded shell top, $79, asos.com
2. Karl Donoghue shearling stole (40% off), $710, netaporter.com
3. Topshop army jacket, $96, topshop.com
4. Henri Bendel lucite clutch, $98, henribendel.com
5. 3.1 Phillip Lim pumps, $475, shopbop.com
6. J. Crew silk wool capri pants, $288, jcrew.com
fur a good time...
Wednesday, November 21
When the thermometer takes a plunge later this winter, Chewbacca's fur is exactly what I'll want/need to keep warm--and up-to-the-minute stylish. Here are some faux fur jackets that are downright hot: a black shaggy fur Rachel Zoe (on sale!), a color-blocked Mod Cloth (similar to above), and a white Mongolian cape-like Asos or belted brown version. Plus, more furry strategies for keeping the deep freeze at bay.
