neat knit
Tuesday, March 3
After months of covering up in chunky knits, a skin-baring sweater is a welcome--and sexy--concept!
1. Whistles off-the-shoulder sweater, $230, whistles.com
2. Sara Designs beaded wrap watch, $436, shopbop.com
3. Fendi mini baguette bag, $1550, luisaviaroma.com
4. Stuart Weitzman sandals, $345, nordstrom.com
5. Gucci pants, $995, netaporter.com
*Get this watch and almost everything else for up to 25% off at Shopbop now through Saturday March 7--get code here! I will publish my favorite picks from the sale shortly!
fringe full
Monday, March 2
The other day I went shopping with a friend and brought along my vintage fringed clutch for the adventure. When I put my clutch down to try on a pair of earrings, a woman came over, picked it up and proceeded to examine it as if she was thinking about buying it. It was then that I informed her that the clutch was mine. She was crestfallen... but if she's reading this, she might take consolation in the bounty of fringed options out and about, including this Pierre Hardy bag, this Valentino (pictured above, or in black leather here), this Saint Laurent (pictured below), this Sole Society, this Pieces, and Diane Von Furstenberg.
strapping sandals
Monday, March 2
This gorgeous nude sandal is both statement-making and practically versatile. (And a less expensive version of the coveted Gucci.)
1. Etoile Isabel Marant dress, $350, matchesfashion.com
2. Madewell pave studs, $24, madewell.com
3. Dior Addict Lip Glow in Coral, $33, nordstrom.com
4. M Missoni raffia shoulder bag, $395, shopbop.com
5. Mango suede ankle strap sandals, $149, mango.com
midwinter summer dream
Friday, February 27
Right now I want to indulge in everything this dress represents: warm weather, long days, bare shoulders, sun-kissed legs and effortless style.
1. Tory Burch fringed dress, $495, toryburch.com
2. Cutler & Gross sunglasses, $500, jcrew.com
3. Kate Spade ring set, $47, shopbop.com
4. Rebecca Minkoff metallic clutch, $178, rebeccaminkoff.com
5. Vince sandals, $225, bergdorfgoodman.com
back to bali
Thursday, February 26
You may recall I spent some time in Bali last summer, but in the spirit of Throw Back Thursday/Flash Back Friday, I'm dredging up my good memories with the help of Conde Nast Traveler, which features my adventure in the current March issue, on newsstands now. You can also check out the highlights on CNT's website here!
the bandana
Thursday, February 26
Leave it to the fashion crowd to transform the good old paisley bandana scarf into the newest must-have accessory. Of course, this is no ordinary bandana, but rather a silk rendition by Saint Laurent. (Red version here; smaller, less expensive one here or this iteration by Pepe Jeans.) But, wait, are you thinking what I'm thinking? If so, you can find the original cotton paisley bandana (in black, navy and red!) here. And if a bandana isn't your thing, you can still pull off this on-the-verge paisley print via this Free People jacket, this Charlotte Olympia clutch, this Zimmermann bikini or next fall's Burberry dress.
Photos: Honestly WTF, Harper's Bazaar, Style
cool culottes
Wednesday, February 25
Like it or not, culottes are officially the new must-have pants for spring. I know, I know these cropped wide-leg pants can make one look wider and shorter. But, there are certain pairs that actually flatter the body and they all share several attributes in common: they are less structured and rather more fluid and skirt-like in nature. Also, the less wide the pant leg is, the better, and a leg-elongating heel is always a good teammate, though a pointy toe Jimmy Choo (pictured above) proves pretty, too. Silk ones are the best at transitioning from day to night, and I think they're the most comfy as well. My favorites are by Elizabeth and James, Stella McCartney, Club Monaco, Asos, and Alice & Olivia.
Photo: Candice Lake
show white
Wednesday, February 25
I'd trade in my favorite white t-shirt any day for this dramatic one-shoulder top. (Size up for a relaxed, breezy fit.)
1. Miss Selfridge one-shoulder top, $44, missselfridge.com
2. Lizzie Fortunato earrings, $250, shopbop.com
3. Clare V clutch, $426, clarevivier.com
4. Fendi metallic sandals, $1000, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. J.Crew cropped pants, $89, jcrew.com
jumping ahead
Tuesday, February 24
Things that make life easier are things I deeply love. Which explains why I have my heart set on this look-chic-in-under-a-minute jumpsuit by Madewell. The fit is relaxed and pull-on-and-go easy, but also compelling is its versatility: I plan on wearing it (non-stop) with dressed-up heels and fun jewelry as well as with casual flat sandals and a go-anywhere tote bag. Perfection!