my camel blazer conundrum
Wednesday, December 28
Photo: Phil Oh
I have several iterations of the black boyfriend blazer in my closet--but not one in camel! This picture proves to me that I must fill this void in my wardrobe stat. I did a quick search on the internet, scanning the likely sources (J. Crew, Brooks Brothers) and didn't turn up much, save for this men's jacket from Jos. A. Bank. Hitting the boy's department at a big department store might prove successful but who has the time to do that? Anyone have any other bright ideas?
warm and fuzzy
Wednesday, December 28
Faux fur plus wool adds up to nice and toasty. Wear it with...
1. Caron Callahan faux grey fur front jacket, $370, shoplesnouvelles.com
2. Marni peplum blouse, $540, barneys.com
3. Marni metal chain and crochet necklace, $153, marni.com
4. Rachel Roy Fair Isle satchel, $109, rachelroy.com
5. Nine West patent pumps, $120, ninewest.com
6. MIH cropped black jeans, $175, netaporter.com
winter formula
Tuesday, December 27
Photos: Phil Oh
Street style star and Moda Operandi artistic director Taylor Tomasi Hill sticks to a compelling winter dressing formula that's not only photogenic but brings to life LE CATCH'S earlier post on the peplum mini. She pairs a bold thigh-grazing skirt with a cozy tomboyish sweater, then adds textural tights and vixenish heels. The thick opaque tights are key to making these looks wintry and they temper the frothiness of the minis. The heels keep things feminine and sexy.
peplum mini
Tuesday, December 27
Chic yet un peu risque. Plus, it's all about peplums now. Wear it with...
1. River Island peplum skirt, $28, riverisland.com
2. Preen kimono print silk sweater, $792, my-wardrobe.com
3. Coast pearl clutch, $110, coast-stores.com
4. Topshop jade and crystal bracelet, $25, topshop.com
5. Loeffler Randall mesh cut-out booties, $270, loefflerrandall.com
Three notes:
Winterize this look with black opaque tights.
You HAVE to roll the sleeves up on the sweater.
Keep a lookout for more pearls (and pearl clutches) that are not at all matronly this spring. Blog post to come with more on this...
new hues
Monday, December 26
Photo: Phil Oh
These pretty colors--burnt orange and lavender--anchor my family's sitting room. It should come as no surprise then that I adore this cool--and unexpected--color combo on people, too. Pastels will have their big day this spring, thanks to the likes of Jason Wu and Phillip Lim, and I am looking forward to wearing them and pairing them, head to toe. Here is another inspiring pastel combo to try:
puff piece
Monday, December 26
How about this sumptuous (faux) chinchilla bag from... wait for it... Ann Taylor?! It's so fluffy and soft I just want to tuck it under my arm and pet it. Sorry if that sounds creepy! But it's a good one--and just $128.
P.S. Santa came through with my Celine! Yay!
lady in red
Monday, December 26
Love the lipstick red hue and flattering folds. Wear and repeat. Wear it with...
1. Michael Michael Kors jersey dress, $120, netaporter.com
2. Helmut Lang three-quarter sleeve blazer, $515, stylebop.com
3. CC Skye silver clutch, $430, ccskye.com
4. Pour La Victoire strappy sandals, $110, pourlavictoire.com
Postscript: This is such a good dress, because you can really dress it up or down: wear it with the skimpiest beach sandals and a lightweight cardigan or go all out and pair it with glittery sky-high stilettos. Perfect for traveling.
print happy
Friday, December 23
Photo: Phil Oh/Streetpeeper
This season's bright Hawaiian and tropical flower prints are high impact but hard to style (lest you actually want to look luau-bound). I love how Sarah Rutson, fashion director of Lane Crawford, masterfully tempered her kitschy vintage Hawaiian print skirt with a denim button-down blouse and then (seamlessly!) mixed in her leopard print sandals and bag. Somehow, the medley of mismatched prints all works--and looks original, to boot. I'm thinking I'll take a cue from Stella McCartney and throw in some stripes, too.
perennially cool
Friday, December 23
Buttons, zippers and a tuxedo lapel give this classic a modern look. Wear it with...
1. Topshop navy blazer, $130, topshop.com
2. 3.1 Phillip Lim knit dress, $572, my-wardrobe.com
3. Tom Ford Coral Flame Nail Lacquer, $30, neimanmarcus.com
4. Coast bead bag, $110, coast-stores.com
5. Tabitha Simmons ankle-strap shoes, $1043, matchesfashion.com