sneaking into my wardrobe
Tuesday, February 28
Since those sparkly Miu Miu's got away from me (I could not find a pair in my size!), I snapped up these studded sneaks from Kurt Geiger instead. They're kind of kooky and bold, but I think that's what makes them cool and endearing. Plus, I know I'll get major (comfortable) mileage out of them. And they look like Miu Miu's upcoming kicks. Totally justified.
denim tee
Tuesday, February 28
A classic t-shirt rendered in soft, wear-with-everything denim. A slam dunk, in my book. Wear it with...
1. Madewell denim tee, $65, madewell.com
2. Forever 21 pearl and thread choker, $10, forever21.com
3. Miu Miu mini matelasse leather clutch, $1150, netaporter.com
4. Christian Louboutin pumps, $625, barneys.com
5. Peter Pilotto black leaf print trousers, $855, kirnazabete.com
gwyneth's gown
Monday, February 27
Photo: Celebuzz
Gwyneth's pristine white gown by Tom Ford was by far my favorite on the Oscar red carpet. It was minimally sleek and super sophisticated. No earrings even needed! And the gorgeous long coat was icing on the cake. Who do you think looked best?
color me celine
Monday, February 27
Photo: Tommy Ton
Style master and J. Crew's creative director Jenna Lyons wore these Celine color-blocked pants with a crisp white button-down and a jean jacket to go about her New York fashion week rounds. I am tempted to do the same--and go about my everyday life! Thinking I can emulate the look with these more subdued Michael van de Ham pants and these pointy toe Kate Spade heels.
twinkle toes
Monday, February 27
These glittery sandals are just right for summer days, but they work evenings with equal panache. Wear them with...
1. Etoile Isabel Marant crochet dress, $350, matchesfashion.com
2. Madewell sunglasses, $139, madewell.com
3. Asos perspex clutch, $32, asos.com
4. Zara glitter sandals, $29, zara.com
tassel sweater
Friday, February 24
Is it just me or does this sweater not have an Isabel Marant vibe? The tassels, the Native American detailing, the fringe on the sleeves... In any case, it looks like the kind of sweater some uber cool downtown-dwelling fashion-y type would wear ever so nonchalantly to go about her day. Wear it with...
1. River Island cardigan, $75, riverisland.com
2. Topshop tank, $56, topshop.com
3. Forever 21 embellished clutch, $26, forever21.com
4. Alexander Wang burgundy heels, $595, alexanderwang.com
5. Current/Elliot pastel jeans, $180, netaporter.com
P.S. Check out my dear friend and Lucky co-worker Elle Strauss, wearing a tasselicious Isabel Marant sweater this past week in London.
wholly jeans
Thursday, February 23
Photo: The Cut
Maybe it was the cold, the rain, the snow, or all of above, but casual dressing was in the New York air last week. Which explains the number of ripped jeans seen going to and from the shows. I had a pair that I wore a few years ago, and it was only last month that I banished them into retirement (i.e., gave them away). Guess that was premature. Oh, well. If I don't sit this one out, I might just go for these cheapies from Asos.
Photo: The Cut
Photo: Vogue
leather pocket dress
Thursday, February 23
A few weeks ago I visited LA designer Geren Ford's new studio in Hollywood and came across this dress, hanging on one of the sample racks. I think I must have asked her five times, "When will this dress be available for purchase?" She replied (five times), "In the next week or so." Well, here it is, in all its zipped-up, leather-trimmed, color-blocked glory. Very psyched.
1. Geren Ford silk dress, $325, gerenford.com
2. Burberry Prorsum cashmere cardigan, $995, netaporter.com
3. Samudra pink coconut pouch, $60, shop.samudra11.com
4. Zara mesh booties*, $129, zara.com
* I just bought these shoes yesterday and they're ridiculously comfortable. They're perfect warm weather booties.
layering it on
Wednesday, February 22
Photo: Tommy Ton
So, more on this layering trendlet happening (check out yesterday's post on the jean jacket): if you want to up the ante, layer two coats or two jackets, or even a jacket over a coat (now that's novel!), as demonstrated in the pictures above and below, taken in New York and London. It seems everyone's doing it. (P.S. That's my friend and Lucky co-worker Ray Siegel sporting the motorcycle jacket over the the puffer. Cute!)
Photo: The Cut
Photo: Marie Claire
Photo: Marie Claire
stud muffin
Wednesday, February 22
Sexy, feminine, and a little rebellious, too, thanks to the gold studs. The neutral shade and kitten heel mean you'll get major mileage out of these shoes. Wear them with...
1. Sass and Bide bustier dress, $680, sheilastyle.com
2. Michael Kors hooded anorak, $150, netaporter.com
3. Lanvin satin patch clutch, $985, barneys.com
4. J. Crew studded sandals*, $265, jcrew.com
* Get 20% off your order of $150+ at J. Crew with the code FABFEB. Offer valid through 11:59 EST on February 22.