go red
Thursday, February 4
At a photo shoot last week, I rediscovered the glory that is great red lipstick: the pop, the sexy pout, the warmth it lends on a cold winter day. The on-set makeup artist had a bevy of selfie-worthy options, most importantly, ones I've never tried and am now hooked on. Hence in my everyday make-up bag you will currently find: Make in Scarlet, Marc Jacobs' Goddess, Chanel's Pirate (apparently a classic, but somehow I'm just joining the party now!), Lipstick Queen's Medieval (semi-sheer), and Topshop's Rio Rio (reportedly a favorite of Alexa Chung and Poppy Delevigne).
the big frill
Thursday, February 4
The double layered ruffle sleeve sweetens the deal here!
1. Club Monaco ruffled sleeve sweater, $139, clubmonaco.com
2. Shrimps faux fur trimmed crochet coat, $1850, netaporter.com
3. Charlotte Olympia pouch, $595, shopbop.com
4. Givenchy sandals, $625, netaporter.com
5. Vanessa Seward jeans, $325, netaporter.com
baby got back
Wednesday, February 3
I'm loving the new spring tops that are all business up front and party in the back. Such a sexy yet unexpected way to show some skin. And with a blazer on top, no one (i.e., Boss Lady/Boss Man) would ever know! The big reveal would come, of course, post-work. Check out my current faves from Tome (below), Elizabeth and James, Zara, Rosie Assoulin, and Dion Lee.
cold shoulder
Tuesday, February 2
Don't mean to give you the cold shoulder again, but I couldn't resist this striped one!
1. Whistles cut-out sweater, $180, whistles.com
2. J.Crew tweed jacket, $198, jcrew.com
3. Chloe jeans, $495, netaporter.com
4. Zara bag, $49, zara.com
5. Lipstick Queen in Aloha, $22, barneys.com
6. Loeffler Randall lace-up flat, $295, shopbop.com
over under
Monday, February 1
A quick visit to slushy New York last week had me layered up in a faux fur vest underneath a pea coat. But the above pic has me thinking I should reverse my layering scheme, with my vest over my coat! I'd like to adopt this combo pronto in (chilly) LA with a light trench for a nice, fresh (less Michelin Mannish) look. And I want to use top layers such as these by Mango, J.Crew, Whistles, Topshop, Sheri Bodell, Stella McCartney (on sale!) and Asos.
spring blossoms
Monday, February 1
I'd like to twirl around at a spring fling in this gorgeous thing!
1. Topshop jacquard dress, $160, topshop.com
2. Alexis Bittar cocktailring, $195, neimanmarcus.com
3. Lizzie Fortunato clutch, $390, shopbop.com
4. Nars Lip Gloss in Hot Sand, $26, nordstrom.com
5. Stuart Weitzman lace-up sandal, $495, netaporter.com
shoulder to shoulder
Friday, January 29
I just treated myself to a few seriously cute shoulder-baring tops--this one and this one--that will be perfect this spring. But this picture makes me want to get a head start on the whole shoulder-revealing trend with a wear-right-now, winter-worthy sweater! I love these alluring versions by Intermix (similar to above), Tamara Mellon, Ella Moss and Rebecca Minkoff.
the new uniform
Thursday, January 28
In Paris this week, Moscow-based Miroslava Duma is sticking to a very American jeans-and-tee uniform. Of course, she infuses her classic look with some tres chic accents, including statement jackets and coats. (See yesterday's post for where to buy these invaluable pieces.) And she proves that petites can pull of cropped wide leg jeans with aplomb! Check out these ideal styles from Topshop, Paige Denim and Citizens of Humanity. Taller types would do well with these pairs by Rag & Bone, M.i.H, and Rachel Comey.
the polished jean jacket
Thursday, January 28
This jean jacket has all the makings of a springtime staple: a sophisticated A-line silhouette in a wear-with-everything indigo shade. You can also buy it here.
1. Michael Kors ribbed sweater, $165, netaporter.com
2. Co denim jacket, $420, barneys.com
3. Rebecca Minkoff bag, $245, neimanmarcus.com
4. Gianvito Rossi sandals, $645, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Tibi stretch jersey pants, $295, netaporter.com
over-the-top toppers
Wednesday, January 27
While the Paris' haute couture runways are currently all dolled up with extravagant beading, sparkle and frills (and a re-imagined hairbun or two--see Chanel and Dior), the boulevards are bedecked with show-stopping, statement-making coats. The kind that don't beg for but demand attention and induce serious (and even painful) pangs of envy. These toppers are so good they eclipse the underlying outfit, and since they do all the stylish heavy lifting, they make getting dressed blissfully easy. Yes, that's right, it almost doesn't matter what you're wearing underneath! In short, these are the coats we all want/need in our wardrobes. Thankfully, many of these high-caliber pieces are ready for the taking, many of them on sale! Check out these options by Ainea, Isabel Marant, Warehouse, Topshop, River Island, Asos (similar to coat in second pic below) and Tomorrowland.
Photos: Harper's Bazaar, WWD, Vogue