knee deep
Tuesday, October 20
When sweater weather blew into New York this past weekend, the boot brigade trotted out, sharp, polished, and fantastically knee-high. These calf-hugging, block-heeled leather boots are like a breath of fresh air--i.e., not your typical season-after-season ankle bootie. I saw them pounding the Soho pavement with everything from loose-fitting trousers to skirts and dresses. The sight of it all inspired me to hunt down some of my own. Of course, I found several amazing options that I'd like to get knee deep into, including these pairs by Stuart Weitzman, Barneys New York, Madewell, Report, Gucci, See by Chloe, Loewe (above) and Gianvito Rossi.
Photos: Style, Collage Vintage, British Vogue, Grazia
double do
Tuesday, October 20
My twin sister and I met at Topshop in New York yesterday afternoon and found each other wearing matching outfits. Therefore, it's no surprise that we both bought the same new shoulder-baring crop top, above, concurring that this beaut will suit dinners out in Manhattan, LA and everywhere in between.
1. Topshop cropped top, $80, topshop.com
2. Eddie Borgo pave bud drop earrings, $175, shopbazaar.com
3. Charlotte Olympia cheetah bucket bag, $1595, modaoperandi.com
4. Monique L'huillier sandals, $795, shopbop.com
5. Pedro del Hierro Madrid, $895, netaporter.com
knit fit
Monday, October 19
LA's endless Indian summer has had me in easy, comfy dresses. And it won't change when the cold rolls in, as I'll be wearing fall's go-to knit dresses. Flattering, elegant and chill-proof, this kind of dress is a cinch to wear, easy to style, and can be dressed up or down. What more could I want? Well, I want these versions by Topshop, Front Row Shop, Joie, Whistles, Stella McCartney, and Zara.
blue suede news
Thursday, October 15
A suede, sleek, statement success.
1. Front Row Shop suede top, $122, frontrowshop.com
2. Vivienne Westwood tartan poncho, $355, matchesfashion.com
3. Furla envelope set, $158, shopbop.com
4. Chloe ankle-strap pumps, $650, neimanmarcus.com
5. Alexa Chung x AG jeans, $255, netaporter.com
cropped and cool
Wednesday, October 14
I love the cool and cozy look of a cropped sweater layered over a blouse, but it can be tricky to pull off (i.e., balancing the proportion of blouse to sweater, avoiding unwanted bulk, etc.) This two-in-one English Factory sweater takes all the guesswork out and its under-$100 price is pretty sweet, too. (P.S. It is 25% off through Thursday at the Shopbop sale--and, FYI, I added a few other items I love to yesterday's sale roundup!)
take boot
Wednesday, October 14
With its low, easy-to-walk-in heel, cool zipper detail and sleek silhouette, this boot could just be this fall's most valuable player.
1. Etoile Isabel Marant dress, $390, matchesfashion.com
2. Chloe gold tone marble bracelet, $405, netaporter.com
3. Dolce & Gabbana lipstick in Delicious, $34, nordstrom.com
4. Asos faux fur clutch, $54, asos.com
5. Nine West ankle boots, $129, ninewest.com
birthday bounty
Tuesday, October 13
It's my birthday today and I awoke to discover the most excellent gift: the Shopbop Friends and Family Sale! The deal: 25% off on almost everything, including just-in, winter-ready pieces through Thursday. I'm eyeing this birthday-party ready McQ Alexander McQueen dress; this crazy sexy Flynn Skye blouse, this shearling lined Sea jean jacket (from yesterday's post); these Sam Edelman knee-high boots, this Antik Batik embroidered blouse (you know me and my affinity for peasant blouses!); these sleek faux leather BCBG pants (I also like these real leather AG ones); this cool Stylestalker asymmetrical sweater; these dark wash Baldwin jeans and these standout Loeffler Randall flats (similar to above). Get the code here to shop the sale!
solid stripes
Monday, October 12
LA's relentless heat is keeping me in my breezy striped Breton t-shirts (my current fave is this cute boyfriend-inspired one by Kule), but I'm hoping it won't be too much longer before I can swap them out for some more winter-worthy stripes. I'm referring to comfy striped sweaters that go with just about everything and always look polished. This season offers up particularly excellent iterations, the best of which are by Joseph (pictured above), Isabel Marant, The Kooples, Iro, Alexander McQueen, and J.Crew (30% off today only!).
Photo: Fashion Me Now
the new winter uniform
Friday, October 9
No doubt, you'll be pleased to know that all it will take to look up-to-the-minute chic this winter is--thankfully!--a pair of high-waisted cropped jeans, a fantastically cozy sweater and feminine mid-heel pumps. Fashion show go-ers worked this new cold-weather uniform aplenty in London and Paris, relishing, no doubt, its comfort factor, too. To get in on this easy, breezy look, consider these jeans by Madewell (I have and adore them!), MiH, and Alexa Chung x AG, along with these standout knits from J.O.A., River Island, BCBG, Stella McCartney, Joseph, Vanessa Bruno and No. 21 (my friend wore this to meet for drinks in Paris and it is truly awesome!). Shoe-wise, I love these by Chloe, Topshop, Nine West and Jeffrey Campbell (inspired by the Chanel pumps in the last two pictures!).
green light
Friday, October 9
A basic, everyday sweater that is far from basic looking is a true find in my book!
1. Iris and Ink sweater, $160, theoutnet.com
2. Michael Kors barrel ring, $125, shopbop.com
3. Lipstick Queen Lip Gloss in Lust, $24, netaporter.com
4. Zeus + Dione leather bag, $355, netaporter.com
5. J.Crew leopard print flats, $145, jcrew.com
6. Isabel Marant Etoile faux leather pants, $270, matchesfashion.com