more shorts
Friday, January 20
Photo: 21arrondissement.com
Never mind the big cold rainstorm that's supposed to drench LA tomorrow. I am thinking about shorts, about how I am going to wear them more than ever this spring and summer, in super stylish, counter-intuitive ways much like the ways pictured here above and below. With dressy silk blouses, vibrant luxe bags and accessories--and lots of cool ease. Short suits would be totally new for me, but I'll give them a whirl. I'm going to start snooping around now. It's going to help me forget how many more weeks I have till the mercury rises.
Photo: Streetfsn.blogspot.com
Photo: Streetfsn.blogspot.com
Photo: Glamour.com
boho beads
Friday, January 20
A very gypset-cool statement. Wear it with...
1. Mango beaded choker, $34, mango.com
2. Topshop knitted sweater, $76, topshop.com
3. Wayuu Taya Foundation bag, $175, shopbop.com
4. Isabel Marant wedges, $675, barneys.com
5. Theyskens Theory denim shorts, $231, matchesfashion.com
*I know, I know, warm weather and wearing shorts seem so far from reality right now. But it doesn't hurt to think ahead!
jersey girls
Thursday, January 19
Photo: Glamour.com
Building on yesterday's sporty fashion post, I should add that baseball-inspired looks are also playing out right now. I love the color-blocked jersey tops, such as Phillip Lim's leather-sleeved one above, sported by Hong Kong-based blogger Cindy Ko. Since these tops have a sporty vibe, they look best teamed with something more feminine, like a short swingy skirt or wide-legged pants. I'm eyeing this one by Proenza Schouler. Also intriguing are the varsity jackets and their sartorial interpretations, like the one pictured below. Topshop makes a sleek pale blue one, and I know H&M has a yellow and aqua houndstooth version coming in the next few weeks.
Photo: Mrnewton.net
bejeweled
Thursday, January 19
The ultimate throw-it-on-and-go dress. Wear it with...
1. Warehouse jeweled shift dress, $134, warehouse.co.uk
2. Eddie Borgo cone earrings, $165, kirnazabete.com
3. Marni clutch, $385, netaporter.com
4. Michael Kors strappy sandals, $645, neimanmarcus.com
* This dress has a resort-y feel (kind of vibing Phillip Lim/Tory Burch) and would look amazing worn casually with flat leather Capri-like sandals, too.
sleek sneakers
Wednesday, January 18
Photo: Tommy Ton
With Chloe, Lanvin and Alexander Wang's high-style high-tops selling out and the Olsen sisters on board as creative director at Superga, sneakers are officially a big-time fashion statement--and drawing from the picture above seemingly interchangeable with designer, statement-y heels. The sneakers du jour often feature pop art-like graphics and motifs, neon and dayglo. Some of them are covered in sequins and studs, like the ones below from Miu Miu. I came across these sparklers at Barneys in Beverly Hills last weekend with a friend. They were the last pair in the store. I tried them on but alas they were too small for me. They did fit my friend though and she ended up going home with them. No, seriously, I am happy for her.
a little shimmer
Wednesday, January 18
A dash of glimmer distinguishes this easy, neutral staple. Wear it with...
1. Topshop sweater, $56, topshop.com
2. Cynthia Vincent tribal pouch, $70, cusp.com
3. Bobbi Brown Cosmic Pink lip gloss, $23, nordstrom.com
4. Elizabeth and James black heels, $363, asos.com
5. Erdem floral trousers, $1290, barneys.com
dressing up
Tuesday, January 17
Photo: Phil Oh
Maybe it's the New Yorker in me, but I like to dress up. Even when I know I'll be at home all day in front of my computer, I will still get "dressed." So, when I wear jeans--the epitome of casual in my mind (and not to sound obnoxious, but sweats and fleece are not in my style lexicon, unless I'm working out)-- I tend to pair them with something unexpected and fancier on top. This picture represents how I'd dress up jeans for, say, a dinner out with girlfriends: with a pair of Isabel Marant heels, a feminine lacy top and a tuxedo blazer. The look is polished and cool. And exceedingly comfortable too.
twinkle toes
Tuesday, January 17
A dash of neon elevates these everyday flats. Wear them with...
1. Acne dress, $307, matchesfashion.com
2. Elizabeth and James boucle and denim biker jacket, $765, netaporter.com
3. Treesje clutch, $292, zappos.com
4. Old Navy cap-toe ballet slippers, $22, oldnavy.com
the rose parade
Friday, January 13
Photo: Style.com
I am obsessed with Prada's Spring 2012 vintage-spirited rosette drop earrings and sparkling rhinestone and resin necklaces. In fact, I've thought many times about mining the local flea markets for lookalikes, but thankfully, now I don't have to, because I just discovered a motherlode of inspired options at Forever 21. Obviously, they're not as dramatic (or quirky or glittery) as Prada's baubles, but they'll do. For now.
Pictured, clockwise: (1) Rhinestone roses necklace, $7; (2) Carved rosette necklace, $3; (3) Rose and pearl stud earrings, $3; (4) Red rose stud earrings, $1.50; (5) Rosette bouquet earrings, $5.
P.S. I also snapped up this Tom Binns-like bib necklace, this pearl guy and this rope choker, while hauling the rosy batch above. Go, me!
it's not a birkin
Friday, January 13
But so what? It's still cute--and roomy, and canvas, and practical. Wear it with...
1. Topshop canvas bag, $68, topshop.com
2. Topshop pleated sleeve blouse, $72, topshop.com
3. Mango coat*, $179, mango.com
4. Loeffler Randall espadrille platform booties, $395, loefflerrandall.com
5. Suno printed trousers, $575, matchesfashion.com
*Another duffle coat option, inspired by yesterday's blog post.