goody two shoes
Tuesday, December 20
The peekaboo cut-outs make these brogues less boyish--and extra cute. Wear them with...
1. Athe blouse, $208, matchesfashion.com
2. Current/Elliot skinny corduroys, $188, barneys.com
3. McQ Alexander McQueen tuxedo blazer, $625, stylebop.com
4. Diane Von Furstenberg color block tote, $685, netaporter.com
5. Topshop brogues, $45, topshop.com
red hot
Monday, December 19
Don't you love the Prada-fabulous, scaly texture and over-the-top-showiness of this shimmery red dress? Don't you think it could be just perfect for New Year's Eve or a crazy night out? I think it's out-and-out amazing. And it's $273.
sharp shorts
Monday, December 19
Tailored shorts are such an easy (and comfy) way to look polished. Wear them with...
1. Vince blouse, $245, barneys.com
2. Star print knit tights, $24, topshop.com
3. Kate Spade flower studs, $48, katespade.com
4. Sam Edelman, $109, piperlime.com
5. Sandro high-waisted shorts, $117, sandro-paris.com
turtlenecks
Friday, December 16
Photo: Jak & Jil
They're back, in full force. I think it's a trend we can be thankful for: a turtleneck adds a welcome layer of warmth and yet almost disappears underneath more interesting pieces. A turtleneck also extends the wearability of our spring and summer clothes--and gives them a cool new look, to boot. The key to success though is a turtleneck that's lightweight and thin, so you don't add too much bulk to your outfit. I just ordered this one in white.
the perfect sweater
Friday, December 16
I've been living in this sparkly, super versatile sweater lately. Wear it with...
1. J. Crew sequin striped sweater, $120, netaporter.com
2. Warehouse skinny jeans, $62, warehouse.co.uk
3. Givenchy Nightengale Shopper,$1940, shopzoeonline.com
4. Sam Edelmlan boots, $160, zappos.com
5. Forever 21 rose drop earrings, $3, forever21.com
winter hues
Thursday, December 15
Source: Hanneli
Although prevailing wisdom dictates no white jeans after Labor Day, I am a big believer in winter whites--and pink and green and blue pastels. (Thankfully, I am not alone on this one, as evidenced by Hanneli Mustaparta, pictured in New York this past week.) The trick to pulling off these light springy colors right now is to ground them with black, or darker hues, so you look season-appropriate. Perhaps rotating in brighter colors might compensate for the lack of warm sunlight--or is that just positive thinking?
killer khakis
Thursday, December 15
The black side stripes make these khakis cool. Wear them with...
1. Topshop khakis, $76, topshop.com
2. Topshop slouchy sweater, $76, topshop.com
3. Accessorize quilted metal clutch, $60, accessorize-usa.com
4. Lorac It Girl lipstick, $22, sephora.com
5. Alexander Wang Aida heels, $475, alexanderwang.com
casual perfection
Wednesday, December 14
Photo: Melanie Galea/The Street Muse
In my mind, great outfits boil down to the alchemy of proportions (i.e., tight with loose silhouettes). Bianca Brandolini d'Adda nails it in this picture, taken in Milan last fall. Okay, it helps that she's a beautiful Italian aristocrat, but her outfit undeniably exudes effortless chic, from her tousled hair and half-tucked-in top to her peekaboo flats and practical tote. Just goes to show how the most simple outfit can be the best outfit.
the pajama top
Wednesday, December 14
It's a fashion week favorite. Here's how to make it work in real life. Wear it with...
1. Rag & Bone pajama top, $325, barneys.com
2. Tiffany platinum earrings, $3700, tiffany.com
3. Chrissie Morris platform sandals, $644, kirnazabete.com
4. Joseph blue wool pants, $330, stylebop.com
5. Marc by Marc Jacobs leather wristlet, $130, netaporter.com
As my friend Annie would say: Party People, tuck in the shirt, roll up the sleeves and have a glass of champagne.