my new little black dress
Thursday, April 5
Offering forever wearability and evergreen chicness, a little black dress is a wardrobe necessity. This one, with its web-like crochet detailing, is extra special. It's also ideal for traveling, since you could wear it day (with gladiator sandals) or night (with sexy heels). I'd wear it to a festive dinner party with...
1. Theyskens' Theory crochet-knit dress, $495, mytheresa.com
2. Bauble Bar filigree fringe earrings, $24, baublebar.com
3. Charlotte Olympia clutch, $995, netaporter.com
4. Kors by Michael Kors heels, $275, shopbop.com
cute cover-ups
Wednesday, April 4
How cute are these drawstring dresses from Madewell? They're ideal for the beach or whirling through the Farmer's Market or traipsing around on a hot summer day. I can't decide which color I like better, but I am leaning toward the green and blue.
MVP t-shirt
Wednesday, April 4
I am so not a t-shirt type of girl, but I'll be wearing this jersey-inspired top to death. I view it as an alternative to one of my beloved blue and white striped t-shirts, because it offers the same versatility and ease. It's just newer, fresher, more now. Wear it with...
1. J. Crew cotton baseball t-shirt, $45, jcrew.com
2. Topshop quilted bomber jacket, $100, topshop.com
3. Rochas metallic leather clutch, $985, barneys.com
4. Zara sandal with snakeskin straps, $89, zara.com
5. J. Crew tweed pencil skirt, $128, jcrew.com
finally...
Tuesday, April 3
My co-workers at Lucky and various stylists I know have been buzzing about Club Monaco's spring collection. The label has taken on a more sophisticated direction, and everything from the line's dresses to sweaters look distinctly sleeker and more polished. Case in point is the boxy jacket above. Kind of has a Celine vibe to it. The icing on the cake is that Club Monaco is now shoppable online, so you can snap up goodies, deskside. Here's what I have my eye on.
cord clutch
Tuesday, April 3
Graphic and gypset-spirited, this clutch screams chic summer cocktail party. Wear it with...
1. Vanessa Bruno silk jumpsuit, $580, netaporter.com
2. Antik Batik leather clutch, $115, netaporter.com
3. Topshop mixed bracelets, $25, topshop.com
4. J. Crew wedges, $148, jcrew.com
choker necklaces and then some
Monday, April 2
A couple of things I'd like to address: First is the choker necklace over the buttoned-up shirt. It's a very fashion-y thing to do; I've seen Lucky's stylists, editors and my sister execute this look. This woman pulls it off in a way that doesn't look contrived to me. If you're inspired to try it, here are a few sparkly chokers: one cheapie from Forever 21 (which I have and adore) and another by R.J. Graziano. Moving on to her sequin-trimmed jacket: It's from Zara, and I bought it when I was in New York two weeks ago. It's super cute, especially when paired with more informal pieces, like lived-in jeans. I love how this woman teams it with a casual checkered blouse, rather than something fancy or expected. This top could also be the coolifying (i.e., refreshing) antidote to the other past-season boxy cropped jackets I have in my closet. Here's a checkered blouse from Madewell to consider.
(Photo: Zara)
the everything top
Monday, April 2
This is one of those deceivingly simple blouses that seem so basic but offer so much in terms of wearability. I can attest as I've been living in mine, tucked in and with the sleeves rolled up--and wearing it in vastly different ways (with skinny light-wash jeans, fancy silver metallic pants, and a leather fringed mini). Because it's tunic-length, I imagine I'll throw it over a bathing suit during high summer and call it a day. It's my new can't-live-without wardrobe staple. Wear it with...
1. J. Crew chambray blouse, $59, jcrew.com
2. Iro leather vest, $685, netaporter.com
3. Topshop oversized canvas clutch, $40, topshop.com
4. Manolo Blahnik heels, $895, barneys.com
5. Michael Kors zipper trouser, $90, netaporter.com
spring jackets
Friday, March 30
It's that time of year, when the weather is transitioning and a lightweight, made-for-layering jacket is in order. I rely on my Gap Kids army jacket (I wear it year-round in LA), but I've also been working a denim jacket, leather-trimmed trench, bomber jacket, and various iterations of the parka. Here are some other good ones.
(Photo: Garance Dore)
lace effect
Friday, March 30
Here I go with the lace again. I just can't get enough. But I love the idea of white lace pants--kind of unexpected and so summery. Wear them with...
1. Haute Hippie silk chiffon blouse, $285, netaporter.com
2. Catherine Weitzman leaf silver cuff, $675, maxandchloe.com
3. La Regale evening bag, $75, endless.com
4. Gucci open-toe T-strap sandal, $995, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Reiss lace cigarette pants, $255, reissonline.com
just cos
Thursday, March 29
One of my most favorite stores in the world is COS (an acronym for Collection of Style). There's not a single one to be found in America, so it's one of the best things about shopping in Europe (namely London and Paris). It is H&M's upscale brand, offering well-made Celine, Carven and Marni-like silhouettes at very reasonable prices (i.e., less than 3.1 Phillip, for example). So, I was thrilled to hear the announcement this morning from H&M's CEO Karl-Johan Persson that the company plans to open a number of freestanding high-end COS-like shops in early 2013. The new brand is rumored to be more expensive than COS, but I am sure the stuff will be well worth it. In the meantime, check out COS's spring/summer lineup, plus some current (sharp, clean, cool) offerings. It might make you want to start planning your next trip across the pond.
