pink ahead
Tuesday, January 31
One exuberantly feminine statement I'll be making this spring.
1. Pixie Market blouse, $49, pixiemarket.com
2. Aurelie Biderman earrings, $185, shopbop.com
3. Christian Dior Creme de Rose Lip Balm, $30, nordstrom.com
4. Moschino bag, $995, neimanmarcus.com
5. Miu Miu velvet slides, $750, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Current/Elliot jeans, $200, netaporter.com
pin point
Monday, January 30
Lately for me it's been more about pinstripes than my usual Breton stripes. I've found they're equally versatile and hard-working--but yet feel a little fresher. I've already stocked up on a few iterations for spring, including these from Banana Republic, She Inside, and Zara, but would love to add a few more, specifically these from Equipment, Johanna Ortiz, J.Crew, Sonia Rykiel, Gap (also this one) and Tibi.
lace time
Monday, January 30
An unexpected pretty lace panel distinguishes this spring staple.
1. Gucci t-shirt, $590, netaporter.com
2. Le Specs sunglasses, $69, nordstrom.com
3. Yves Saint Laurent Lip Gloss in Rouge Shantung, $32, nordstrom. com
4. Olympia Le-Tan clutch, $645, netaporter.com
5. Chloe slides, $575, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Self Portrait mini skirt, $375, modaoperandi.com
la double j
Friday, January 27
Speaking of fetching spring dresses, I'm completely smitten with La Double J's colorfully printed pieces, one of which I took to Mexico last week (above) and another Cali-cool beauty, below! They're designed by my LA-bred, Milan-based friend JJ Martin, who also writes for publications like Wallpaper, Harper's Bazaar and The Wall Street Journal. Yes, she's smart and stylish! She's also a bonafide vintage lover and channels this passion into her line of retro-spirited dresses that are all rendered in vintage (read: eye-grabbing!) Italian textiles. The feminine silhouettes are relaxed and comfortable, perfect for breezing around in warm weather, plus they manage to be both everyday-friendly and big occasion-worthy. My other faves are this kaleidoscope patterned midi dress and this '70s-print off-the-shoulder maxi. You can check out the entire collection here and see JJ in La Double J action here.
shirt smart
Friday, January 27
I can't wait to bust out this sharp shirt dress come spring!
1. Zara shirt dress, $39, zara.com
2. Le Specs sunglasses, $59, shopbop.com
3. Maria Black ear cuff, $1120, netaporter.com
4. Gucci bag, $1250, netaporter.com
5. Prada slides, $750, bergdorfgoodman.com
the puff sleeve
Thursday, January 26
I'm ready to go big this spring with the puff sleeve--but not too big, lest I want to impersonate an NFL linebacker! This voluminous silhouette feels fresh and edgy after all the bell sleeves of late, and the airiness reflects spring's overall amped-up, oversize movement. I'd like to make a huge statement in these pieces by Rejina Pyo (above), Anna October, Mango, Ulla Johnson, Rosie Assoulin, Frame, Tibi and J.Crew.
spring satchels
Wednesday, January 25
I've got my eye on some new investment bags for spring, ones that will work and play hard, punctuate/update my lightweight wardrobe, and lug my life around in style. My favorites include this rope-handled J.W. Anderson bucket bag (above), this chain-strapped Sacai (below), this crochet raffia Prada tote, this minimalist Creatures of Comfort bucket bag and this striped Tomasini satchel. Less of an investment and more of an impulse buy, this Antonio Marras basket tote is not everyday life practical, but is patently cute!
beaded beauties
Wednesday, January 25
Light, ethereal and endlessly versatile: my kind of statement earrings!
1. Alice Temperley dress, $1496, matchesfashion.com
2. J.Crew beaded earrings, $65, jcrew.com
3. Chanel Rouge Lip Colour in 444 Gabrielle, $37, nordstrom.com
4. Proenza Schouler clutch, $850, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Gianvito Rossi sequin sandals, $945, netaporter.com
mexico magic
Tuesday, January 24
My husband and I escaped to Cabo San Lucas last week for sun and fun--and then some! The extra (and much needed) solar energy sparked our inner explorers, as we canvassed deserted coastline at dusk, searched for whales on the horizon and scoped out off-the-beaten-track restaurants like Acre (pictured above--it's fantastic!). The trip also afforded me the best new dress-bathing suit-and-caftan-wearing escapades! (I'm sporting a just-out La Double J dress, above!) Here are some highlights.
The view from our hotel balcony featured whale spouts, flying mobula rays, and electric sunsets. The lush bougainvillea was eye-popping gorgeous, too.
Another holiday activity: basking in the warm, golden sunlight in my new Tory Burch bikini. It can also be found here.
The ultimate place to read (this) and relax. Beach beds might just be the greatest thing ever invented.
One way to look less touristy: blend in with the scenery! This Rhode Resort dress pulls off the trick nicely. My basket bag is available here.
Swings instead of bar stools? Why not? I'd sidle up to this seaside bar in a margarita-ready dress like this, this, this or this.
My pinstripe and ruffle cotton dress goes from poolside to palapa, no problemo! Other muy bien options from No. 21, Mara Hoffman, Natalie Martin, Fraiche and Tory Burch.
The sunshine-happy stripes, above, are by Rye. I also packed these suits from J.Crew and Luli Fama. Next time I go south of the border, I'd bring along these from Lisa Marie Fernandez, Marysia, Zimmermann and Anjuna.
slip 'em on
Tuesday, January 24
A stylish way to slip into the backless loafer trend--very Gucci looking at a very un-Gucci price!
1. Red Valentino sweater, $495, shopbop.com
2. See by Chloe trench jacket, $354, matchesfashion.com
3. Anne Sisteron rose gold and diamond ring, $715, annesisteron.com
4. The Row satin bag, $990, barneys.com
5. Boden backless loafers, $150, boden.com
6. Madewell jeans, $150, netaporter.com