capped out
Tuesday, August 7
A few weeks ago I was at an event with a publicist friend of mine, who was wearing these sleek Dolce Vita flats and the number of compliments she received was staggering. But they were warranted, because the shoes manage to be both practical and elegant, the silver cap toe lending a glam touch. I've been trawling the web ever since looking for them, and they finally made it online. Wear them day in and day out with...
1. Madewell lace blouse, $110, madewell.com
2. Warehouse oversized leather and suede motorcycle jacket, $320, warehouse.andotherbrands.com
3. Dolce Vita cap-toe shoes, $79, macys.com
4. A.L.C. checkered pants, $395, netaporter.com
precious cargo
Monday, August 6
My twin sister came over yesterday wearing the perfect pair of cargo pants, and it reminded me how much I miss them in my wardrobe. I had a pair years ago, wore them into the ground and never replaced them. My sister's cargoes, which she recently bought, have a relaxed fit and a love-worn look, similar to the ones former J. Crew designer Marissa Webb is wearing in the picture above. Anyway, as my sister and I are wont to do when we're together after weeks apart, we went into my closet for a little show and tell. She tried on some new acquisitions, including a tuxedo blazer, several tops, shoes of varying heights, all while keeping her rolled-up cargoes on. And the thing we both noticed was how the pants looked good with everything. Everything. So, of course, I promptly bought the pants. Herewith, my new (old) wardrobe staple.
bead it
Monday, August 6
I'm loving the ornate, very Balmain-opulent beading on this jacket. It looks decadent and fancy (and way more expensive than it is), and I love that you can go big with it, with, say, slick leather pants, or wear it informally, with a pair of boyfriend jeans and heels. I'd give it a whirl with...
1. J. Crew silk t-shirt, $188, jcrew.com
2. Topshop beaded jacket, $190, topshop.com
3. Noir bracelet, $110, shopbop.com
4. Zara ankle-strap heels, $49, zara.com
5. Current/Elliot boyfriend jeans, $210, netaporter.com
miroslava's neck candy
Friday, August 3
Russian-born New York-based fashion consultant and founder of fashion website Buro247 Miroslava Duma is known for her adventurous sense of style and affinity for chunky chokers. Inspired by her collection of over-the-top neck candy, I rounded up some options that scream high-wattage cool, from J. Crew, Tom Binns, Bauble Bar, Assad Mounser, Juliette & Company and Forever 21. P.S. Note how Duma throws a necklace on just about any print (and even on outerwear), consequently making her look that much more interesting and original. Clearly, when it comes to accessorizing like this, more is more.
Photos: Buro 247
in the bag
Friday, August 3
There's a lot going on in this little bag--the embroidery, fringe, pom poms and zig zags--and I am liking it all. Wear this outfit-maker with...
1. Maje brass-detailed silk dress, $380, netaporter.com
2. Iosselliani five-ring set, $212, shopbop.com
3. Asos embroidered clutch, $66, asos.com
4. Old Navy zebra print sandals, $22, oldnavy.com
barneys warehouse sale
Thursday, August 2
If you've ever been to a Barneys Warehouse Sale, you know the drill: you sharpen your elbows, show up early, stand on line and hope for the best. But no longer. For the first time ever, Barneys is staging its Warehouse Sale online and it launched today. The inventory is rife with amazing deals, like the Proenza Schouler dress, pictured above, reduced from $1450. I've rounded up some more of my favorite finds below from the likes of Jil Sander, Isabel Marant and Current/Elliot. And you can scope it all out for yourself here.
bootie call
Thursday, August 2
The ankle boot has long been a wardrobe staple, but this fall, it will get an update--a lower cut and a shorter heel. Some editors are calling these trendy must-have boots shooties. I call them super cute and majorly wearable. Try this guy with...
1. Topshop checkered sweater, $84, topshop.com
2. Fallon stud earrings, $88, otteny.com
3. Clare Vivier messenger tote, $348, shopbop.com
4. Sam Edelman low-cut boot, $160, shopbop.com (on sale for $104 at Nordstrom until Aug 5!)
5. Rag & Bone cropped skinny jeans, $220, netaporter.com
summer leather
Wednesday, August 1
Wearing leather during the summer may sound as unappealing as a bad sunburn. But it's not. I can attest. I actually wore a short white leather dress a few weeks ago... in Palm Beach. And it was no sweat (see my pic below). Vogue even encourages it, as designers like Proenza Schouler, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Celine are offering up gorgeous summery silhouettes, like dresses, shorts, and shell tops (like the mint green one above) in lightweight, whisper-thin hides. Here's a round-up of a few warm weather-friendly leather lovelies--an Equipment wear-with-everything leather t-shirt, a Patterson Kincaid mini skirt, and a 3.1 Phillip Lim sleeveless shift (on sale!)--all of which will easily transition into winter.
Photo: AfterDRK
the shining
Wednesday, August 1
This is my version of a glam-and-go dress. It's as relaxed and easy as a t-shirt dress, but seriously shimmery and soiree-ready. I'd wear it with...
1. Topshop sequin dress, $130, topshop.com
2. Suzanna Dai beaded earrings, $158, charmandchain.com
3. Accessorize beaded clutch, $19, accessorize.com
4. Givenchy ankle-strap sandals, $1150, forwardbyelysewalker.com
loads of lace
Tuesday, July 31
Hanelli Mustaparta's little white dress, pictured above, is the essence of summer chic. It's feminine, ethereal--and because Isabel Marant's Fall 2012 is chock full of Victorian-inspired lace blouses and frocks, it's sort ahead of the game. The way to wear these vintage-looking pieces is to pair them with sleek, modern items, like fierce metallic sandals or tough leather separates, such as a pencil skirt, or a motorcycle jacket. I'm infatuated with Dolce Vita's little white lace dress, which I can team with little booties or a sexy pair of strappy heels.
Photo: Vanessa Jackman