watch this!
Tuesday, May 22
Here's something to add to your arm candy. Of course, this watch by La Mer Collections is inspired by Hermes' wraparound H timepiece, but it also boasts its own unique attributes, like a studded wrist band and its compelling sub-$100 price tag. If you're a more-is-more type, then check out this watch, which geniusly comes with friendship and link bracelets attached.
rope me in
Tuesday, May 22
This is what I want to wear all summer long: a striped but sophisticated tank top that takes the guesswork out of looking chic and staying cool. Plus, how totally amazing is the rope detailing? What's more, it offers day to night possibilities. Wear it with...
1. Sass & Bide tank top, $200, sheilastyle.com
2. Madewell sunglasses, $49, madewell.com
3. Proenza Schouler floral pochette, $935, proenzaschouler.com
4. Sam Edelman patent t-strap sandals, $65, shopbop.com
5. J. Crew pleated silk pants, $188, jcrew.com
espadrille envy
Monday, May 21
I can just see it: me, walking down a random street in Soho, and another woman coming towards me from the opposite direction, wearing these espadrilles. I'll stop in my tracks to ogle her feet as she sashays by. I will wonder if Chanel still makes these shoes. I will also wonder (and worry) how much they cost. Turns out Chanel still has them in stock, and in various colorways, to boot (beige/black toe, green/black toe, blue/black toe, and white/black toe). They cost $395. Not bad. (My husband says that I always say that.) I don't believe you can get them anywhere online (you can phone order them from a Chanel boutique), but it also turns out that there are other less expensive but still very cute options, like these red and blue ones from Topshop for $24, and this chambray version from J. Crew for $36.
Photo: Song of Style
black and blue
Monday, May 21
I love a dress that does all the talking. With all this one has going on--the cut-outs, graphic print, and striking color combo--it doesn't need much else, in terms of accessories. In other words, it's throw-it-on-and-go dressing. Wear it to a festive summer soiree with...
1. River Island dress*, $78, riverisland.com
2. Bauble Bar drop earrings, $42, baublebar.com
3. Proenza Schouler python clutch, $1695, barneys.com
4. Guissepe Zanotti bejeweled bow-tie sandal, $1450, bergdorfgoodman.com
*I'd shorten the dress a smidge, so it hits knee-length.
white on
Friday, May 18
A friend of mine has several daytime weddings in various cities to attend this summer and she asked me to recommend a dress that she could wear to all of them. I vote for this lace Karen Millen number. I realize that wearing white to a wedding when you're not the bride may be considered a cardinal sin by some, but I am going to take Kate Middleton's lead. She had her bridesmaids wear white, after all, so, if tradition-bound royalty can flout conventional thinking, so can we, right? Anyway, back to this dress: it's sweet, feminine, and romantic. I also love the peekaboo lace and flirty ruffles, and the back of the dress is gorgeous too. I would not reserve this frock just for weddings, either. It's easily cocktail party material, with black strappy heels and bling-y drop earrings.
aztec print shorts
Friday, May 18
On those crazy days when I have activities scheduled morning to night and there is no time to change in between, I will look to these shorts for a bit of help. That's because they can take me from camp drop-off to a photo shoot to drinks with co-workers. Here's how I'll wear them from day to night, this summer:
1. Madewell silk blouse, $78, madewell.com
2. Superfine jacket, $945, netaporter.com
3. Loeffler Randall sandals, $295, loefflerrandall.com
4. River Island beaded shorts, $22, riverisland.com
drop dead gorgeous
Thursday, May 17
The other night I had a mere five minutes to get dressed before my friend picked me up for a cocktail party. Thankfully, I had an outfit in mind--a vintage black dress with a fringed skirt overlay. I threw it on and determined it was a bit lackluster. Just too subdued. So I strapped on a pair of big and bold gem drop earrings by Marni, and everything instantly came together. Phew!
The earrings I wore are from a few seasons ago, but I just found these equally eye-catching (rope! contrasting stones!) outfit-makers by Auden. Wear them with...
1. 3.1 Phillip Lim dress, $695, barneys.com
2. Auden Swarovski crystal earrings, $198, audendesign.com
3. Cleobella clutch, $207, endless.com
4. Alexander Wang ankle-strap heels, $595, alexanderwang.com
bling it on
Wednesday, May 16
I feel like I've been extra frantic this week, running around for work, and thinking a lot about the daily uniform. Like, what you throw on without thinking when you get out of the shower and race to the next thing. We all have our go-to's, but I say, whatever yours is, add some sparkle. It will lift your spirits--plus elevate your outfit. Here are some baubles to add to the everyday mix and that will work overtime into cocktail hour, too.
jingle bells
Wednesday, May 16
Blame it on Altuzarra. With its Fall 2012 collection, the cultish New York-based label is ushering in a new era of bohemian mystique, with pom poms, jingling gold coins, and embroidery galore. The whole thing has reinvigorated my affection for all things gypsy chic. These sandals touch on that exotic vibe. I'd be mindful though of pairing them with anything overtly boho, as I don't want to work the trend head to toe. Better to balance them with modern pops of color and right-now silhouettes. Wear these sandals to death this summer with...
1. Rebecca Taylor batik print silk dress, $350, netaporter.com
2. Madewell Hepcat shades, $55, madewell.com
3. 3.1 Phillip Lim satchel, $875, shopbop.com
4. Office leather and silver trim sandals, $63, office.co.uk