dear santa
Thursday, December 22
Photo: Jak & Jil
I know, I know: this Celine bag is on everyone's list! Still, I want it, because it's one of those iconic bags that will stand the test of time, thanks to its classic tote shape and neutral colors, plus it's so utilitarian. And elegant and polished and flat-out gorgeous. Speaking of bags, check out my five all-time favorites, as featured on Bag Snob this week. Here's a peek at the line-up:
rosy blouse
Thursday, December 22
Romantic, feminine--and just as hard-working as a white button-down. Wear it with...
1. Miss Selfridge rose print blouse, $65, missselfridge.com
2. Chloe flared cotton twill pants, $970, netaporter.com
3. Marc Jacobs lizard clutch, $1395, marcjacobs.com
4. Eddie Borgo yellow turquoise stud earrings, $165, kirnazabete.com
5. Steve Madden heels, $110, piperlime.com
*This may just be the ideal work outfit: pulled-together but stylish, too.
clean and simple
Wednesday, December 21
$116, topshop.com
As easy and subdued as a t-shirt, but black-tie elegant. Wear it with...
1. Topshop midnight blue maxi dress, $116, topshop.com
2. Bounkit green onyx and quartz earrings, $430, charmandchain.com
3. BCBG feather clutch, $88, bcbg.com
4. Kors Michael Kors lizard print sandal, $169, my-wardrobe.com
pretty sandals
Tuesday, December 20
These Jil Sander lovelies just hit Barneys, and I am obsessed with both of them. Both qualify as neutral--i.e., can be worn with just about everything warm-weather--but I can't decide which one is better. Thoughts?
goody two shoes
Tuesday, December 20
The peekaboo cut-outs make these brogues less boyish--and extra cute. Wear them with...
1. Athe blouse, $208, matchesfashion.com
2. Current/Elliot skinny corduroys, $188, barneys.com
3. McQ Alexander McQueen tuxedo blazer, $625, stylebop.com
4. Diane Von Furstenberg color block tote, $685, netaporter.com
5. Topshop brogues, $45, topshop.com
red hot
Monday, December 19
Don't you love the Prada-fabulous, scaly texture and over-the-top-showiness of this shimmery red dress? Don't you think it could be just perfect for New Year's Eve or a crazy night out? I think it's out-and-out amazing. And it's $273.
sharp shorts
Monday, December 19
Tailored shorts are such an easy (and comfy) way to look polished. Wear them with...
1. Vince blouse, $245, barneys.com
2. Star print knit tights, $24, topshop.com
3. Kate Spade flower studs, $48, katespade.com
4. Sam Edelman, $109, piperlime.com
5. Sandro high-waisted shorts, $117, sandro-paris.com
turtlenecks
Friday, December 16
Photo: Jak & Jil
They're back, in full force. I think it's a trend we can be thankful for: a turtleneck adds a welcome layer of warmth and yet almost disappears underneath more interesting pieces. A turtleneck also extends the wearability of our spring and summer clothes--and gives them a cool new look, to boot. The key to success though is a turtleneck that's lightweight and thin, so you don't add too much bulk to your outfit. I just ordered this one in white.
the perfect sweater
Friday, December 16
I've been living in this sparkly, super versatile sweater lately. Wear it with...
1. J. Crew sequin striped sweater, $120, netaporter.com
2. Warehouse skinny jeans, $62, warehouse.co.uk
3. Givenchy Nightengale Shopper,$1940, shopzoeonline.com
4. Sam Edelmlan boots, $160, zappos.com
5. Forever 21 rose drop earrings, $3, forever21.com