The Outnet: Favorites and a How to Wear

The Outnet (the discount branch of net-a-porter) is fully stocked right now with great discount pieces. The key to looking chic is finding interesting pieces that have great shape, texture and cut. These are pieces that not everyone will have. Here are some of my favorite:

3.1 Phillip Lim laser cut dress (dress is fully lined)

3.1 Phillip Lim embellished silk dress

Band of outsiders plaid twill blazer

Band of outsiders cardigan (super chic fit)

Chloe coat (this is insanely gorgeous and such a great discount)

LOVE this chloe sweater (this is a forever piece)

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

Rochas leather tote

An Outnet how to wear:

Chloe crocheted top
Rochas bomber jacket 
Chloe sunglasses 
siren rose gold ring 
Alexander Wang mesh shoulder bag 
Lanvin brouges (just sold out!) 
Current elliot coated midrise jeans

Nordstrom Clearance Sale: A few great picks

It's on. Nordstrom Clearance sale!

Kate spade shift dress

Kate spade peacoat (cutest cut ever)

Vince silk blouse

theory cashmere sweater (super soft and great shape)

theory silk jumpsuit

LOVE this theory poncho

Acne ankle bootie

The sweater:Tory Burch did it right

This past weekend while in the desert I poked my head into the Nordstrom rack and found this great sweater that I have worn the past 2 days. By all accounts it looks ugly on the rack. It is an old man sweater transformed into something chic and interesting.  Here is the look and how to pull it off:

Tory Burch sweater:

How to wear:

Tory Burch sweater
Topshop coat 
Maison Martin Margiela bag 
Gabriela artigas tusk earrings
 BCBG cuff 
3.1 Phillip Lim d'orsay flats
 MOTHER high waisted looker jeans

A New Year: Time to Edit

After the new year I enjoy helping clients streamline their wardrobes. A wardrobe needs to be clean and functional and now is the time to go through and edit away. Nothing feels better than a pared down wardrobe. What you will find is that after editing you will actually have more to wear.

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Step 1: Pull everything out of your closet
Step 2: Get bins or baskets for organizing
Step 3: Put everything in a stack that you know you will not wear for at least 6 months, such as holiday party attire, off season items and stow.
Step 4: Be brutal and ask yourself if you love each piece in your closet and if it fits you. Have you worn it in the past year? Make a donate or consign pile. The chances of you wearing something if you haven't worn it in a couple of years are slim (unless it is designer or very expensive. You can always stow it and think about it again next year.
Step 5: Reorganize: Put all the jackets together, silk blouses, cotton blouses, shells, jeans by leg (skinny, boyfriend, straight leg) Fold heavy sweaters, put skirts together by length, dresses by casual to formal.
Step 6: Replace all hangers with hangers that match (I prefer the velvet non-slip)
Step 7: Make a list of what you want to add to your wardrobe based on what you have now taken out.

This is a great way to feel better about the start of the new year!

A few things I would edit asap:
-Ill fitting pants (too low rise, low rise bootcut jeans, old work pants for a job you no longer have)
-Inexpensive t-shirts that have signs of heavy wear (you can replace these)
-Anything stained beyond repair
-Shoes that have a super squared off or super pointy toe

Swoop-Worthy

My fingers were twitching on vacation because I took a hiatus from blogging and checking out the post-holiday sales. Here are some things I think are swoop-worthy a la Net a porter:

Proenza Schouler sweater

 Isabel Marant necklace 

Raquel Allegra blouse 

3.1 Phillip lim flats (only 39's left)
Karl Lagerfield fedora 
Tome taffeta midi (gorgeous for parties)

Skiing?

This is more exciting than Christmas: What to wear on a ski trip? A few things to consider.

Herno high collar coat (love this color and shape--a line kick out)
Polo ski sweater (love this feminine shape) 
The Elder statesman cashmere turban (can't get enough of this)
 Marc by Marc Jacobs tote (durable and holds it all)
Oliver Peoples sunnies
Mother the looker high waisted jeans 
H and M faux fur boots

Desert Vacation

This is a great time to be in the desert after the chaos of Christmas. It is chilly out there but something about it is so peaceful and renewing. Here are a few sets for desert fun:

Pool:

Mara Hoffman swimsuit (on sale!)

Marc Jacobs square frame acetate sunglasses (on sale!)

 PilyQ coverup (loving this!) 

Sugar rose SPF lipbalm (the best!!!)

Clarins suncare oil SPF 30 

John Lewis Alphabet bag 

Emilio Pucci straw hat 

Serena and Lily beach towel

Evening: Comfortable, warm and edgy 

R13 Graphic vintage tee 

Gucci leopard print cape 

Saint Laurent charm necklace 

Saint Laurent Medium Betty bag (I wear the heck out of this)

C Label studded bootie ($15--these just sold out...will check back)
Frame Denim Le color noir skinny jeans

Can't help myself...Spring 2015

I know this is crazy on Christmas day, but I am already looking ahead to the next fashion season: spring, spring, spring!
Here are some of my favorite looks via Style.com:

Saint Laurent Spring 2015 Ready to wear

Band of Outsiders 2015 Spring Ready to Wear

Proenza Schouler 2015 Spring

Rochas Spring 2015

3.1 Phillip Lim 2015 Spring

Chloe Spring 2015

Camel and Black: A winning, classic combination

Camel and black always works well together. Check out the look and then the how to below.

images via Le Fashion

Rochas oversized jacket (this is on sale and a perfect cut)

Raquel Allegra muscle tee 

J.W. Anderson twisted clutch 

Need supply earrings 

Oliver Peoples sunglasses 

Valentino rockstud flats 

Love rocks 2 pearl cuff 

Frame denim jeans

Daytime Holiday Parties

Daytime holiday attire can be tricky because you want to be comfortable and chic but also not too formal. I love these interesting color combinations and patterns. They all tie together beautifully for a festive daytime look: 

Tibi top

Valentino rockstud bracelet

Clare Viver clutch

Vida fede earrings

Kate spade pumps

Kate spade a line skirt