winter hues
Thursday, December 15
Source: Hanneli
Although prevailing wisdom dictates no white jeans after Labor Day, I am a big believer in winter whites--and pink and green and blue pastels. (Thankfully, I am not alone on this one, as evidenced by Hanneli Mustaparta, pictured in New York this past week.) The trick to pulling off these light springy colors right now is to ground them with black, or darker hues, so you look season-appropriate. Perhaps rotating in brighter colors might compensate for the lack of warm sunlight--or is that just positive thinking?
killer khakis
Thursday, December 15
The black side stripes make these khakis cool. Wear them with...
1. Topshop khakis, $76, topshop.com
2. Topshop slouchy sweater, $76, topshop.com
3. Accessorize quilted metal clutch, $60, accessorize-usa.com
4. Lorac It Girl lipstick, $22, sephora.com
5. Alexander Wang Aida heels, $475, alexanderwang.com
casual perfection
Wednesday, December 14
Photo: Melanie Galea/The Street Muse
In my mind, great outfits boil down to the alchemy of proportions (i.e., tight with loose silhouettes). Bianca Brandolini d'Adda nails it in this picture, taken in Milan last fall. Okay, it helps that she's a beautiful Italian aristocrat, but her outfit undeniably exudes effortless chic, from her tousled hair and half-tucked-in top to her peekaboo flats and practical tote. Just goes to show how the most simple outfit can be the best outfit.
the pajama top
Wednesday, December 14
It's a fashion week favorite. Here's how to make it work in real life. Wear it with...
1. Rag & Bone pajama top, $325, barneys.com
2. Tiffany platinum earrings, $3700, tiffany.com
3. Chrissie Morris platform sandals, $644, kirnazabete.com
4. Joseph blue wool pants, $330, stylebop.com
5. Marc by Marc Jacobs leather wristlet, $130, netaporter.com
As my friend Annie would say: Party People, tuck in the shirt, roll up the sleeves and have a glass of champagne.
denim 2.012
Tuesday, December 13
Check out the look of jeans to come--this spring. They're anything but basic blue (or red or pink or grey, like we've seen in seasons past). The styles above are by one of my favorite new(ish) denim lines Mother. Unlike your average jeans, these are rendered in vividly graphic patterns, from a kitschy Hawaiian landscape to a bright cherry print. And the amazingly flattering cut means your legs look a million miles long. They hit stores including Curve in mid-February.
everyday flats
Tuesday, December 13
The up-to-the-minute stand-in for your old faithful ballet slippers. Wear them with...
1. Steven Alan cotton top, $225, stevenalan.com
2. Samudra flamingo pouch, $60, shop.samudra11.com
3. Miss Selfridge spike earrings, $9, missselfridge.com
4. Sandro pleated pants, $175, sandro-paris.com
5. Old Navy faux snakeskin loafers, $26, oldnavy.com
Styling note: Top off this outfit with a fitted black blazer, long coat, or leather motorcycle jacket.
blue bags
Tuesday, December 13
They're here, they're there, they're everywhere: baby blue bags.
P.S. Santa came through with my Celine! Happy me!
gypset dress
Monday, December 12
Photo: kateschelter.com
It's raining in LA today, but I have beach on the brain. My husband and I just got back from a heavenly three-day trip to Mexico. The weather was balmy, the pico de gallo uber tasty and the frosty, fresh lime margaritas went down like, well, frosty, fresh lime margaritas. Despite the brevity of our stay (and my small carry-on), I packed dresses aplenty--but how I wish I had brought this raffia-trimmed dress by Gypset. Is it not fabulous, in all its glittery bohemian apres-sun glory? I am ordering one for my next beachy holiday. Pronto.
tribal top
Monday, December 12
A graphic tribal print that's perfect for now and later (this spring and so on). Wear it with...
1. Sass & Bide tribal top, $220, netaporter.com
2. Burberry Prorsum raffia skirt, $839, mytheresa.com
3. Topshop denim and leather jacket. $200, topshop.com
4. Clare Vivier flat clutch, $145, communitycollection.com
5. Alexander Wang Chloe heels, $525, alexanderwang.com
