hair raising
Thursday, March 19
As I pretty much wear my hair up all the time, I'm thankful for the latest hair accessories that let me do so in ways that look more "done." My current favorites include Jennifer Behr's leather wrap for everyday and glittery hair slides for fun nights out, this gold-plated hair tie for all occasions and Henri Bendel's chain link band to turn heads!
getaway bag
Thursday, March 19
This bag is begging to go on vacation somewhere hot and steamy! (Hello, me too!)
1. Topshop ruffled dress, $330, topshop.com
2. Fendi sunglasses, $340, shopbop.com
3. Clarins Prodige lip gloss in Grenadine, $23, nordstrom.com
4. Star Meli embellished clutch, $65, shopbop.com
5. Visconti & Du Reau sandals, $362, shopbop.com
the new statement bag
Wednesday, March 18
Statement bags are making even more of a statement these days with Anya Hindmarch's playful hand-crafted 3-D leather stickers, pictured above and below (also found here). I'd like to affix "HOT BABE" to one of my bags--but think my initials would be a more succinct choice! P.S. This is a great way to elevate/personalize a plain, inexpensive bag, too!
out to lunch
Wednesday, March 18
I am convinced that this punchy print dress was made for fun lunches at The Ivy! (P.S. It doesn't hurt that other diners would mistake it for Marni.)
1. Dorothy Perkins print dress, $49, dorothyperkins.com
2. Oliver Peoples Eyewear mirrored sunglasses, $304, shopbop.com
3. J.Crew mixed stone bracelet, $78, jcrew.com
4. Sonia Rykiel striped clutch, $400, netaporter.com
5. Alexandre Birman sandals, $595, bergdorfgoodman.com
terrific tunics
Tuesday, March 17
LA's current (almost week-long!) heat wave is calling for my most summery embroidered tunics. I've stockpiled these lightweight, relaxed glam tops over the years, as they're comfortable, versatile and work season after season. And they add a well-traveled accent to any look! Of course, I'd like to add some newbies to my collection this spring (I seriously can't have enough!), and topping my most-wanted list are these beauties from Isabel Marant, Mango, The Wallflower, Talitha, Forever 21, Free People, Figue, and Sea.
Photo: Ascot and Hart
souped-up sandals
Tuesday, March 17
An embellished sandal is in order this spring/summer season. I like this one's Balenciaga vibe and bargain basement price!
1. J.Crew floral dress, $450, netaporter.com
2. Delfina Delettrez multi stone earring, $660, netaporter.com
3. Monserat De Lucca metallic clutch, $110, shopbop.com
4. Essie Nail Polish in Baby Breath, $8, nordstrom.com
5. Nine West embellished sandal, $79, ninewest.com
my new uniform
Monday, March 16
As some stylist friends and I chatted away at a party the other night, we noticed that we were all wearing high-waisted wide leg jeans and button down-blouses. Call it coincidence--or the new chic uniform. It's easy dressing and yet manages to do the impossible: look both timelessly classic and right this minute. What you'll need to pull off this everyday-worthy outfit are flattering, versatile jeans such as these from Diane Von Furstenberg, Rag & Bone, Frame Denim, Madewell, Point Sur and H&M, along with instantly-polishing blouses like this Elle Sasson, this Joe Fresh, this Stella McCartney, this Haute Hippie, this Theory and this Equipment.
get shorty
Monday, March 16
The perfect pair of shorts this season is a little more statement-y and lot more city-proof--just like these.
1. J.Crew short sleeve sweater, $67*, jcrew.com
2. Matthew Williamson mirrored sunglasses, $310, shopbop.com
3. Venessa Arizaga bracelet, $175, shopbop.com
4. Marni raffia tote bag, $1038, matchesfashion.com
5. Ancient Greek Sandals slides, $225, netaporter.com
6. Topshop shorts, $70, topshop.com
*Get this price--or 25% off select full-price items--through 3/17 with the code SALELOVE
the statement earring
Thursday, March 12
For months now, I've given my simple, subtle studs center stage, leaving my statement drop earrings to hibernate in my closet. But now it's time to bust out these bold pieces again--at least that's what the fall runways are dictating (see Miu Miu and Givenchy), even it's just a single one, like at Tibi or in the case, above, Louis Vuitton. Some big and beautiful options include these from Asherali Knopfer, J.Crew, Fallon (I'd wear just one), Gas Bijoux, Freida Rothman, Bauble Bar, and Bijoux Heart.
jumping ahead
Thursday, March 12
I could not think of a cuter or more comfy summer uniform!
1. J. Crew floral jumpsuit, $118, jcrew.com
2. H&M hat, $17, hm.com
3. Madewell sunglasses, $55, madewell.com
4. Bop Basics tote bag, $125, shopbop.com
5. Joie sandals, $185, shopbop.com