This vibrant embroidered skirt is so me-at-Coachella. If only I were going!

1. Tamara Mellon silk blouse,
2. Wildfox sunglasses,
3. Clare V. mini sac, 
4. Jin Soon nail polish in Coral Peony,
5. Chloe sandals,
5. Asos embroidered skirt,

This pretty lace vintage-looking kimono reminds me of an old treasured Indonesian blouse--a kebaya--my mother gave me years ago and that I now wear only sparingly because I am afraid it will fall apart. I'm thinking this could sub in now and then, whether over a bikini or an evening-ready silk camisole, like this.

Some friends and I wanted to go in on a pair of denim Chanel espadrilles as a group birthday gift for a friend--but alas, they were sold out. Along the way though, I happened to discover this baby, which at a fraction of the price, would make a nice gift for moi!

These pretty pearl drop earrings are a fresh, elegant, forever-chic (the list goes on and on) alternative to everyday studs.

I mentioned last week that my closet has become a bit of a lending library for my friends over time, and it occurred to me that it might be fun and interesting (and useful?) to recount some of those closet styling encounters here once and awhile. So, here's the first installment of Lending Library!

Earlier this week, a friend of mine asked if she could come over to borrow an outfit for a work dinner that she was hosting in New York for some top magazine editors. The dinner was to be held at The Waverly Inn, so given the occasion and the venue's cozy-chic vibe, a stylish but professional look was in order. I suggested she come over with a pair of black pumps and her most flattering pair of black fitted pants (i.e, the professional part), and we would pull a few standout tops that would make her outfit. Soon thereafter we were in my closet, and within about 15 minutes she had two tops both of which looked amazing on her--a sleeveless metallic silver leather peplum top and an embellished short sleeve shirt--plus a flawless, fail-proof . (Her plan was to wear one for the dinner and the other for daytime meetings.) I've had both for years, and I love that they can still stand up to a dinner table full of discerning editors. And, since tops like these truly can keep giving and giving, I thought I should share some of my current favorites: this , this , this , this , this , and this .

This is the kind of beautifully utilitarian top that I'd thank myself (again and again) for buying.

My only issue with these army green AG boyfriend jeans is that I'd want to wear them every single day.

A little luster never hurts, especially when it comes in the form of an effortlessly chic t-shirt.