flat out good
Friday, July 27
I injured my left knee a few weeks ago doing yoga(!), so I've been restricted to wearing flats ever since. (I attempted and winced through wearing stilettos once, only to suffer a serious setback!) I'm thinking these zebra print flats might ease the pain. The mesh fabric makes them airy, sexy, and summer-perfect, and the flashy animal print gives them edge. They're everyday, walking-around shoes that are anything but basic. Wear them with...
1. Acne silk-lined dress, $367, mytheresa.com
2. Jacquie Aiche crystal earrings, $165, shopbop.com
3. Alexander Wang suede satchel, $925, shopbop.com
4. Topshop mesh flats, $60, topshop.com
the printed coat
Thursday, July 26
It would be easy to argue that a summer coat is nonessential, but these pictures of stylist Giovanna Battaglia (above) and fashion editor/blogger Columbine Smille (below) definitely stoke the debate. Especially if the coat bears a graphic, vibrant print. Then it has powerful outfit-making capabilities--and, of course, renders itself completely and absolutely necessary. Here are some options to consider from Thakoon Addition (floral meets military perfection), MSGM, and Forever 21.
Photos: Tommy Ton, Columbine Smille
earning my stripes
Thursday, July 26
Another day, another striped shirt. I can't help it, but I instantly fell for this new one from J. Crew. (I bought a size up, for a more relaxed, old-school fit.) The orange sleeves give it a right-now color-block update. I'll be living in mine with...
1. J. Crew striped t-shirt, $49, jcrew.com
2. Ray Ban Clubmaster sunglasses, $145, netaporter.com
3. Neon Me satchel, $62, modcloth.com
4. Madewell suede flats, $98, madewell.com
5. J. Crew snow cat print pants*, $110, jcrew.com
*I LOVE these pants, too. They fit like jeans--i.e., comfortable and stretchy, and they're a bit cropped and super duper flattering.
market run
Wednesday, July 25
I kinda went a little nuts yesterday at Mikkat Market, an L.A.-based and quasi under-the-radar online store that sells up-to-the-minute pieces at shockingly affordable prices. I check the site frequently, as new items are added every few days and things tend to sell out very quickly. I snagged the crochet-trimmed blouse, above, which sold out the first time around and I missed it, as well as this graphic striped jacket (so great for kicking around on cool autumn weekends), an edgy utilitarian romper and a vibrant paisley print skirt.
tiers of tulle
Wednesday, July 25
This tiered tulle pencil skirt is ethereal, feminine, romantic, sophisticated, lush and frothy. (Click here to see it on a model.) It has an elegant party vibe, and while I'd employ it on the swanky soiree circuit, I really like the idea of wearing it casually, unexpectedly, like this...
1. Mary Katrantzou printed t-shirt, $470, netaporter.com
2. Madewell denim jacket, $118, madewell.com
3. Coast clutch, $100, coast-stores.com
4. Givenchy sandals, $1150, forwardbyelysewalker.com
5. Ann Taylor tiered tulle pencil skirt, $275, anntaylor.com
vintage finds
Tuesday, July 24
I was poking around Free People's vintage section online yesterday and came across a motherlode of greatness. (Yes, FP sells vintage; I was not aware of that until just yesterday!) I was delighted to see the very Altuzarra-ish gypsy jacket, pictured above, along with lots of summer-perfect Indian-boho dresses, below.
rock solid
Tuesday, July 24
Years ago when I was living and working in New York as a magazine editor I attended a press luncheon and all the big-time editors at the time were there, dressed to the nines in their designer showstoppers, all brazenly trendy. There was, however, one woman, a beauty editor, who stood out, because she was not wearing anything high-voltage and recognizable. She had on a plush grey cashmere crewneck sweater and crisp white jeans, and to me, she looked the chicest of them all. Like she wasn't trying too hard. For some reason, this sweater reminds me of her--something she might wear to a press luncheon come this fall and stand out. Wear it with...
1. Topshop embellished sweater, $84, topshop.com
2. Dita sunglasses, $350, shopbop.com
3. Forever 21 bag, $32, forever21.com
4. Manolo Blahnik suede pumps, $595, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Victoria Beckham jeans, $395, netaporter.com
drawing up inspiration
Monday, July 23
I came across the blog My Closet in Sketches last summer, and have been a devout reader ever since, and wanted to share it with you in case you haven't seen it. Washington DC-based illustrator and Lucky contributor Lauren Friedman draws her favorite outfits--effectively setting herself apart from a sea of style bloggers--and then hand writes clever and often humorous descriptions of the stylish elements that compose them, often including vibrant vintage pieces culled from her mother and grandmother's closets. It is an amazing and inspiring site. Below are some of my most favorite illustrations--two super cute outfits I could easily see myself wearing.
my feathered friend
Monday, July 23
Moda Operandi co-founder and fashion icon Lauren Santo Domingo once said that her two favorite food groups are "sequins and feathers." I am inclined to agree, and since on Friday I featured one of these foods, I figured I should balance the meal today. This festive LBD by Theory, majorly reduced from $455, is irresistibly tempting. Wear it with...
1. Theory dress,* $159, theoutnet.com
2. Barneys New York double breasted blazer, $1150, barneys.com
3. Asos beaded clutch, $58, asos.com
4. Miu Miu crystal embellished sandals, $990, netaporter.com
