nice and quiet
Thursday, May 24
Look closely at these inky-colored jeans and you'll see the floral print. A very subtle one. Which means they're perfect for skeptics of the printed pants phenomenon (yes, that means you, Jamie!). And they'll be easy to mix and match with other prints--as well as with basic pieces already in your wardrobe. And they'll transition nicely into fall and winter. Wear them with...
1. Sandro striped cut-out shoulder t-shirt, $133, sandro.com
2. Topshop sunglasses, $32, topshop.com
3. Chanel vintage tote bag**, $2895, shopbop.com
4. Steve Madden metallic brogues, $89, stevemadden.com
5. Rebecca Taylor floral print jeans, $117, bergdorfgoodman.com
**It's pricey and vintage (only one in stock), but I thought this statement maker complimented the outfit so well, it deserved inclusion.
the christian grey effect
Wednesday, May 23
It's been weeks since I finished the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, but somehow the book's main character Christian Grey still has a hold over me, evident perhaps in my attraction to this harness belt. Actually, truth be told, my desire to wear a belt like this first set in at a party a few months ago (pre-Christian) at Soho House. There was a television actress there, whose name I don't recall, but she was wearing one of these contraptions and she made it look positively stylish and, well, yes, seductive, too. I love how this nude leather Asos belt looks edgy and quasi-Grecian and sexy, too. I'm thinking it will do wonders for me and my flowy summer dresses as well.
bag of tricks
Wednesday, May 23
I see great things in store for this chic zebra bucket bag: days languishing at fashion shoots, date nights at delicious restaurants, shopping sprees in New York--and, of course, nobly grinding through the everyday routine, humbly holding my kids' Matchbox cars. Wear it with...
1. Kain silk tank top, $180, netaporter.com
2. Topshop scallop trim jacket, $130, topshop.com
3. Zara zebra bag, $99, zara.com
4. Sam Edelman wedges, $119, endless.com
5. Goldsign jeans, $240, netaporter.com
watch this!
Tuesday, May 22
Here's something to add to your arm candy. Of course, this watch by La Mer Collections is inspired by Hermes' wraparound H timepiece, but it also boasts its own unique attributes, like a studded wrist band and its compelling sub-$100 price tag. If you're a more-is-more type, then check out this watch, which geniusly comes with friendship and link bracelets attached.
rope me in
Tuesday, May 22
This is what I want to wear all summer long: a striped but sophisticated tank top that takes the guesswork out of looking chic and staying cool. Plus, how totally amazing is the rope detailing? What's more, it offers day to night possibilities. Wear it with...
1. Sass & Bide tank top, $200, sheilastyle.com
2. Madewell sunglasses, $49, madewell.com
3. Proenza Schouler floral pochette, $935, proenzaschouler.com
4. Sam Edelman patent t-strap sandals, $65, shopbop.com
5. J. Crew pleated silk pants, $188, jcrew.com
espadrille envy
Monday, May 21
I can just see it: me, walking down a random street in Soho, and another woman coming towards me from the opposite direction, wearing these espadrilles. I'll stop in my tracks to ogle her feet as she sashays by. I will wonder if Chanel still makes these shoes. I will also wonder (and worry) how much they cost. Turns out Chanel still has them in stock, and in various colorways, to boot (beige/black toe, green/black toe, blue/black toe, and white/black toe). They cost $395. Not bad. (My husband says that I always say that.) I don't believe you can get them anywhere online (you can phone order them from a Chanel boutique), but it also turns out that there are other less expensive but still very cute options, like these red and blue ones from Topshop for $24, and this chambray version from J. Crew for $36.
Photo: Song of Style
black and blue
Monday, May 21
I love a dress that does all the talking. With all this one has going on--the cut-outs, graphic print, and striking color combo--it doesn't need much else, in terms of accessories. In other words, it's throw-it-on-and-go dressing. Wear it to a festive summer soiree with...
1. River Island dress*, $78, riverisland.com
2. Bauble Bar drop earrings, $42, baublebar.com
3. Proenza Schouler python clutch, $1695, barneys.com
4. Guissepe Zanotti bejeweled bow-tie sandal, $1450, bergdorfgoodman.com
*I'd shorten the dress a smidge, so it hits knee-length.
white on
Friday, May 18
A friend of mine has several daytime weddings in various cities to attend this summer and she asked me to recommend a dress that she could wear to all of them. I vote for this lace Karen Millen number. I realize that wearing white to a wedding when you're not the bride may be considered a cardinal sin by some, but I am going to take Kate Middleton's lead. She had her bridesmaids wear white, after all, so, if tradition-bound royalty can flout conventional thinking, so can we, right? Anyway, back to this dress: it's sweet, feminine, and romantic. I also love the peekaboo lace and flirty ruffles, and the back of the dress is gorgeous too. I would not reserve this frock just for weddings, either. It's easily cocktail party material, with black strappy heels and bling-y drop earrings.
aztec print shorts
Friday, May 18
On those crazy days when I have activities scheduled morning to night and there is no time to change in between, I will look to these shorts for a bit of help. That's because they can take me from camp drop-off to a photo shoot to drinks with co-workers. Here's how I'll wear them from day to night, this summer:
1. Madewell silk blouse, $78, madewell.com
2. Superfine jacket, $945, netaporter.com
3. Loeffler Randall sandals, $295, loefflerrandall.com
4. River Island beaded shorts, $22, riverisland.com
