I like outfits that are sometimes jarring. This sweater is super chic and buttery soft. When paired correctly it looks chic and interesting: outside of the box:
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J Crew collection sweater Illesteva sunglasses Proenza schouler clutch Gabriela artigas tusk earrings Loeffler randall pumps (on sale) J Crew faux leather skirt (pleats lay flat on hips making this flattering)
Start with a well cut perforated leather (faux) skirt and build from there. Because the boot is short it works well with the skirt. This is a great set for work or stepping it up in the daytime.
All I want to be in right now is my pajamas. After a very full holiday season I am ready to relax for the next week before the kids rush back to school. Here are some good ones:
Audrey Hepburn via Roman Holiday (Town and Country)
Yumi kim lace romper A.L.C. Pj set Equipment silk pajama set
Equipment Lilian printed silk pj set Nordstrom collection cashmere robe (super soft and cozy) Jacques Levine bel esprit slippers (love the lining and shape)
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)
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
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
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
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:
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
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: