pinkalicious
Friday, January 31
At a San Francisco tech conference yesterday I witnessed the greatness of a pink wool biker jacket kind of like this... only I think this one is even better!
1. Topshop cashmere sweater, $180, topshop.com
2. Sister Jane wool biker jacket, $164, asos.com
3. Proenza Schouler jeans, $255, netaporter.com
4. Alexander Wang bucket bag, $875, shopbop.com
5. Madewell ankle boots, $238, madewell.com
cinched in
Thursday, January 30
French Vogue's Emmanuelle Alt (above and below) led the charge at the recent Paris couture shows with a belted jacket. Of course, others immediately followed suit, as evidenced below. How does one get this Gallic-cool look under one's belt? With oversize jackets like this Etoile Isabel Marant (pictured above), this tweed Warehouse and this sleek Mango paired with narrow, vintage-looking belts that literally pull it all together such as this and this. Voila!
Photos: Adam Katz Sinding, Tommy Ton
lace time
Thursday, January 30
A mundane staple gets a spring-ready update with a little lace embellishment. Pretty!
1. J.Crew flower sleeve sweater, $128, jcrew.com
2. Warehouse scube coat, $178, warehouse.andotherbrands.com
3. Paige jeans, $199, netaporter.com
4. Asos bracelet set, $11, asos.com
5. Kenzo clutch, $250, modaoperandi.com
6. Belle by Sigerson Morrison metallic flats, $175, shopbop.com
the big chill
Wednesday, January 29
Three days deep into Stockholm Fashion Week, attendees are providing the most inspiring lessons in (freezing) cold weather style. Essentials include a neutral menswear-spirited coat such as this and this (on sale for $78!), a big chunky scarf, a classic yet standout bag like this chain link Stella McCartney (similar to the ones pictured) and this Saint Laurent mini (pictured below), plus a vibrant/dramatic statement blouse like this or this that pops nicely against heavy outerwear. (The one above is by Celine.) Bring on the cold!
Photos: Adam Katz Sinding/W Magazine
flower delivery
Wednesday, January 29
This cute clutch has that kind of reach-out-and-touch-me (Prada-ish) texture that I find hard to resist!
1. See by Chloe dress, $435, netaporter.com
2. Kenneth Jay Lane hammered gold cuff, $150, shopbop.com
3. Anthropologie embellished clutch, $58, anthropologie.com
4. B Brian Atwood t-strap sandals, $325, neimanmarcus.com
warm weather pattern
Tuesday, January 28
On the subject of print coats, spring will have me stocking up. I am drawn to their outfit-punctuating power and how they look a lot fresher than a cardigan or trench. And they make dressing so much easiser--it almost doesn't matter what you have underneath! I am loving these toppers from River Island, Harlowe and Graham, Stella McCartney, Sea (70% off!) and Preen (70% off!).
wild lines
Tuesday, January 28
I love how this zebra print topper can energize an everyday outfit and turn heads. I'd layer it under a winter coat now (for a little wild pop!) and pair it with jeans come spring.
1. J.Crew sweater, $88, jcrew.com
2. Ann Taylor zebra print coat, $198, anntaylor.com
3. Rag & Bone jeans, $200, netaporter.com
4. Proenza Schouler bag, $1325, forwardbyelysewalker.com
5. Gianvito Rossi mesh pumps, $770, netaporter.com
new staples
Monday, January 27
I've been loyal to the same handful of wardrobe staples for years now. After all, they are the masters of multitasking. They're fail-safe, timeless, and versatile. Among my longtime favorites: a luxe stripe shirt, a sexy black stiletto, a leather motorcycle jacket, and an outfit-making red bag (the one above is by Marc Jacobs from several seasons ago). Recently, I've added some new go-to pieces into my everyday mix that are a bit unexpected such as a boyfriend pea coat, leopard print slip-on sneakers (I also love these snake-print ones), cropped faded wash jeans, an oversize V-neck sweater (that goes with everything from my skinnies to a work-appropriate pencil skirt) and a spring-ready floral print top--all to refreshing effect!
Photo: Sincerely Jules
jump up
Monday, January 27
Thinking I'd stand out in a sea of dresses, I borrowed a friend's slinky jumpsuit to wear to a fancy disco party on Saturday night, but, as it turned out, many others were in jumpsuits, too. Clearly, the universal adoration of this throw-on-and-go outfit is deserved. This jumpsuit is especially excellent because it can go from the office to the disco as fluidly as The Hustle.
1. Reiss jumpsuit, $370, reiss.com
2. Bauble Bar tassel pendant necklace, $34, baublebar.com
3. Vanessa Bruno blazer, $670, netaporter.com
4. Charlotte Olympia clutch, $1275, matchesfashion.com
5. Isabel Marant sandals, $790, forwardbyelysewalker.com
fab flats
Friday, January 24
These Old Navy d'orsay flats in red--and navy, black, and snakeskin print!--are about to invade my wardrobe at just $19 a pop (use code TAKE20 to get them for this price and 20% off everything else through 1/29).