rock group
Wednesday, January 14
These everyday studs deliver just the right amount of look-at-me bling.
1. H&M tunic top, $39, hm.com
2. Vita Fede rose gold earrings, $300, shopbop.com
3. NARS Audacious lipstick in Catherine, $32, netaporter.com
4. Kara Ross + Donald Robertson hand-painted leather tote, $395, kararossny.com
5. Madewell crisscross sandals, $158, shopbop.com
6. MiH low-rise jeans, $225, netaporter.com
it's sunny somewhere
Tuesday, January 13
The last thing I need in my life is another pair of pricey sunglasses--but I can't resist the idea of getting new season-looking neutral-framed sunnies, just like the ones above. I love how they blend into your face and go with pretty much every outfit. I'm loving these options (some of them not at all pricey!) from Prada, Wildfox, KAMALIKULTURE, Marc by Marc Jacobs and River Island.
Photo: Alden Wallace for Tory Burch
swing set
Tuesday, January 13
I'd like to attend this swinging party!
1. Marni dress, $2210, netaporter.com
2. Adia Kibur crystal earring set, $25, shopbop.com
3. Asos tassel clutch, $85, asos.com
4. 3.1 Phillip Lim wraparound sandal, $695, bergdorfgoodman.com
and repeat
Monday, January 12
For me, a great outfit is one I can wear over and over again. It's usually composed of wardrobe classics; hence the ability to repeat ad nauseum. My go-to winter look right now is very similar to the one, above. It's easy, stylish, comfortable and warm--and it's a cinch to emulate with a coat like this (50% off!) or this, a cozy knit such as this or this, stretchy skinny Frame Denim jeans (pictured), and wear-with-everything black Acne Studios ankle boots (pictured).
Photo: The Epitome of Quiet
sharp wedge
Monday, January 12
I'm seriously considering wearing these (comfy) wedge boots all winter long.
1. Cos knot detail top, $89, cosstores.com
2. Topshop padded coat, $300, topshop.com
3. Rag & Bone jeans, $200, netaporter.com
4. Super mirrored sunglasses, $239, jcrew.com
5. Valentino print bag, $3695, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Nine West suede wedge boots, $139, ninewest.com
lace up dress
Friday, January 9
Gucci's bound-to-sell-out lace-up denim dress from the Spring 2015 collection has yet to hit stores but already it's spawning doppelgangers, like this one from Topshop, which I just scooped up!
faux fur fest
Friday, January 9
This is how I plan to stay warm for a while--and turn a few heads while I'm at it!
1. J.Crew striped sweater, $69, jcrew.com
2. Pixie Market faux fur jacket, $84, pixiemarket.com
3. Stella McCartney super hero bag, $1090, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Zara high-top sneakers, $99, zara.com
5. Rag & Bone high-rise skinny jeans, $175, netaporter.com
lighten up
Thursday, January 8
Some friends and I are planning a cultural expedition to LACMA tomorrow (yes, a nice lunch at Ray's will also be part of the program!) and I'm wishing I too could be wearing Aquazurra's chic yet touring-friendly lace-up flats (pictured above) to check out Chris Burden's Urban Light sculpture (which, FYI, consists of 202 restored street lamps from the 1920s and 1930s), among other highlights.
Photo: Sincerely Jules
cat call
Thursday, January 8
LA shot up to 83 degrees yesterday, which may explain why I've got super cute leopard print sandals on the brain! Besides, it's never too early to start thinking about beach days...
1. Tibi denim lace-up blouse, $295, tibi.com
2. Ray Ban mirrored aviator sunglasses, $170, shopbop.com
3. Carolina Bucci gold and silk charm bracelet, $950, netaporter.com
4. Anthropologie straw tote bag, $98, anthropologie.com
5. Asos leopard print sandals, $30, asos.com
6. Tory Burch silk linen shorts, $225, shopbop.com
winter break
Wednesday, January 7
As I mentioned I vacationed in Aspen last week and spent my time making S-turns around Snowmass' evergreen trees, gondola-ing up and first-tracking down Ajax, and, of course, continuing the quest to perfect my slope-ready style. For starters, I finally found the perfect ski jacket: my new Authier. While its fabric is super-techy and fantastically insulating, the jacket, frankly, had me (as well as all my Aspen compadres!) with its glamorously oversize metal zippers. I also recently acquired these flatteringly-cut Bogner ski pants that my husband likes so much, he suggested I wear them year-round! They're fitted, flared-leg, and comfortably stretchy--and apres-at-The Little Nell suitable. Of course, clever layering is key in staying warm, but the trick is doing it in a way that is less Michelin Man, more Marlien. I've found that two thin long underwear tops by Hot Chillys (like this and this), topped off with a fleece works sub-zero at 10,000 feet. But this mid-layer fleece must be two things: very warm and very cute. Because when you take off your jacket for lunch or a hot chocolate break, it suddenly becomes all about what you're wearing underneath. So, on this past trip I bought this striped wool fleece by State of Elevenate. I also like these toasty options from Patagonia, Smartwool and Kjus. Off the slopes, it's all about statement sweaters, like this, this and this, perhaps a decadent faux fur reversible wrap like this (30% off!), plush accessories such as this J.Crew trapper hat, this bobble Asos beanie, and this striped faux fur collar, and great, snow-worthy boots like these by Sorel, Isabel Marant and Santana.
Photo: Giovanna Battaglia