camo moment
Tuesday, June 26
My fashiony friends across the pond are all saying that camouflage is huge in London at the moment. Perhaps the trend is inspired by the heightened pre-Olympics security? In any case, it is a fresh update on the staple army jacket. And you know it's just a matter of time before the militant print makes its way across the Atlantic. Topshop has a streetsmart, zipper-trimmed version that will do the trick, as well as a snuggly camo cardigan. For a more subtle take on the trend, try Repetto's cute camouflage ballet slippers.
Also, in case you missed it last week, you can see me sporting my recently-acquired camo sweater here.
Photo: Tommy Ton
farm fresh
Tuesday, June 26
On Saturday evening, my husband and I and two other couples went to Malibu Farm, owned by chef and author Helene Henderson. She stages quarterly 80-person dinners in her four-acre backyard, filled with goats, chickens, lush orange trees and vegetable gardens. (Most of the organic rustic-gourmet fare is made from the just-picked herbs and vegetables grown on Henderson's farm!) The only hitch to the fantastic evening was figuring out what to wear to the farm. Flats and jeans, for sure, but since the dinner was al fresco, and knowing how Malibu can get very chilly at night, I wanted to wear a blouse that looked summery and festive and yet was easy to layer. I so wish I had this vibrant print tunic, because it would have been perfect for the occasion. But now I am thinking it will work some magic on July 4th, paired with shorts, of course...
1. J. Crew silk print blouse, $225, jcrew.com
2. Eugenia Kim hat, $260, netaporter.com
3. Linda Farrow for The Row sunglasses, $363, shopbop.com
4. Nine West feather-trimmed sandals, $49, piperlime.com
5. Old Navy cut-off denim shorts, $17, oldnavy.com
sparkly collar
Tuesday, June 26
I love how the sparkly collar punctuates this stark white blouse--and its $49 price tag. H&M. So good. I would also layer a crewneck black sweater over it and let the sparkly collar sing. It's in stores now.
best beach blankets ever
Monday, June 25
Usually I write about things you can wear, but I just had to share this with you. We had some friends over this weekend and along with a bottle of Domaine Ott, they gave us two gorgeously striped beach blankets, like the ones above. They're big enough for several people to sit on yet compact and easy to roll up and tote in your beach bag. Now that's what I call a genius hostess gift.
fringe benefits
Monday, June 25
Yes, it's Lanvin, and no, the price listed in the caption is not a typo--it's on sale. And, obviously, it's in-the-heat-of-the-summer perfect. Wear it with...
1. Lanvin jersey top, $262, kirnazabete.com
2. Gemma Redux rose quarts earrings, $220, charmandchain.com
3. Miu Miu glossed leather tote bag, $1595, netaporter.com
4. Ann Taylor heels, $154, anntaylor.com
5. 3.1 Phillip Lim floral print chiffon trousers, $446, matchesfashion.com
bigger is better
Friday, June 22
Come next fall bigger will be better. You can expect to see loads of oversized jackets, such as the motorcycle jacket from Balmain, above, along with cocoon-like sweaters, coats and wide, billowy pants. I am getting a jump start on this one, with this summer-light oversized white cotton jacket from Topshop. I am figuring I'll wear it now and well into fall, since I'll be able to layer at least two sweaters underneath it.
hello, dress!
Friday, June 22
I am heading to a summer soiree tonight, and I am looking forward to seeing the parade of pretty dresses. I found this eye-catching maxi online (and on sale!) yesterday, and if I had it in hand, I would wear it with the following (or, more casually, with flat sandals and a faded and very fitted jean jacket).
1. By Malene Birger chiffon dress, $284, theoutnet.com
2. Mia gold plated topaz earrings, $195, charmandchain.com
3. Pucci tasseled satin clutch, $670, barneys.com
4. Zara sandals, $49, zara.com
the day dress
Thursday, June 21
I was at a friend's house yesterday afternoon for a kids' play date. While our kids were scootering around together in her backyard, we took a quick break from motherhood to sift through her closet and whittle down outfit options for a summer bash she's hosting this weekend. The one thing I noticed as I was going through her wardrobe was the high concentration of simple, easy, daytime dresses, many of them preppy striped cotton variations. She's lucky to have them all, because they're so wearable and transcendingly stylish. She doesn't need much else for summer. Except maybe this one from Gap to add to her inventory--and mine, too. I love the classic stripe and relaxed, minimalist silhouette. It would work with flip flops or a dressier wedge heel, both in the city or at the beach.
tux blazer
Thursday, June 21
A classic tuxedo jacket like this never goes out of fashion. It's also infinitely versatile. I would love to see it paired with cut-off denim shorts, or over a sleek black evening dress, or with the following pieces for a date night out with the hubby:
1. Warehouse tuxedo jacket, $134, warehouse.co.uk
2. Elizabeth and James satin top, $295, netaporter.com
3. Vanessa Mooney necklace, $75, shopbop.com
4. Manolo Blahnik sandals, $995, barneys.com
5. J. Brand wax coated jeans, $195, netaporter.com
maison scotch
Wednesday, June 20
Yesterday I battled bumper-to-bumper traffic to downtown Los Angeles (at 2PM, no less!) to check out Maison Scotch's fall collection. The aggravating trek was well worth it though: there were oodles of amazing color blocked jackets (like the one above, which I HAVE to have), leather sleeved parkas, leopard-trimmed puffers, printed jeans, sequin-collared blouses, and on, and on. If you're not familiar with Maison Scotch, it's an Amsterdam-based line that launched in 2010, and has a store in New York on Prince and Lafayette. The prices are reasonable, and everything is spot-on trendy. Here's a peek at some of my favorite looks, and some key pieces coming online and into stores in the next few weeks.
