I have two close friends traveling to Paris this month and I am wild with envy. We've discussed what to pack and have concluded that nothing beats neutral, modern-classic wardrobe staples (and yes, I consider leopard a neutral) for a trip to the most stylish city in the world. After all, they will blend seamlessly … Continue reading Modern Classic in Paris
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Suit Up
Are you ready for spring break? Now is the time to hop online and order the suits you've been eyeing so you can try them on in the privacy (and more forgiving light) of your own home. With most companies offering free shipping and free returns, it's worth it to order each suit not only … Continue reading Suit Up
apres ski
I am in the throes of packing for a trip to Lake Tahoe. Pro: absolutely everything going in is comfy and casual. Con: ski clothing and accoutrements are bulky as hell. At least I'm not entertaining fantasies of getting it all in a carry on. A Lafco Ski House candle and chocolates from our local … Continue reading apres ski
The Friday Five: Classic Pieces You’ll Never Regret
Donna Karan silk jersey dress $2,080 - harveynichols.com Helmut Lang jersey dress $140 - net-a-porter.com J Crew polka dot silk blouse $128 - jcrew.com Equipment star silk blouse $248 - intermixonline.com Nine West leather pumps $79 - ninewest.com Manolo Blahnik leather pumps $625 - barneys.com Vintage Chanel shoulder bag $4,110 - harveynichols.com Hamilton stainless steel watch $495 - macys.com … Continue reading The Friday Five: Classic Pieces You’ll Never Regret
Weekend Wardrobe: Date Night
Rag & Bone sleeveless silk blouse otteny.com Rag & Bone short jacket intermixonline.com J Brand mid rise jeans net-a-porter.com Manolo Blahnik suede pumps barneys.com Acne black handbag acnestudios.com Stella & Dot cuff stelladot.com Monica Vinader earrings net-a-porter.com Meredith Wendell belt meredithwendell.com Tom Ford nail polish nordstrom.com
Weekend Casual
J Crew Collection handknit cable sweater $398 - jcrew.com J Crew thermal striped henley $45 - jcrew.com Navy wool military coat $87 - newlook.com Rag & Bone corduroy pants $176 - lagarconne.com Madewell biker boots $248 - madewell.com Leather belt $23 - target.com Ray Ban sunglasses $140 - piperlime.gap.com NARS Cosmetics lipgloss $24 - beauty.com
Weekend Casual
Enza Costa colorblock top intermixonline.com Sweater vest barneys.com Arlotta short robe journelle.com Citizens of humanity jeans net-a-porter.com Brooks Brothers knee high socks brooksbrothers.com La perla journelle.com La perla journelle.com Belle by Sigerson Morrison leather boots couture.zappos.com Madewell suede bag madewell.com Ileana Makri gold jewelry matchesfashion.com Moncler bergdorfgoodman.com Checked Wool Throw williams-sonoma.com Bodum Bistro Nouveau Coffee … Continue reading Weekend Casual
What to Wear: The Ambiguously Worded Invitation Edition
We've all received one. The invitation to a birthday party, benefit, or holiday soiree with a cleverly worded dress code that leaves you confused and clueless? I'll never forget the first time I encountered one. I was a college junior dating a man who had graduated, and we'd been invited to a dinner party … Continue reading What to Wear: The Ambiguously Worded Invitation Edition
Manic Monday
On a crazy Monday morning, who has time to stand in front of the closet contemplating what to wear? Wrap yourself in polished comfort with a slim sweater and riding boots pulled on over colored denim. Next, top it off with a favorite cuff and a soft patterned scarf that pulls it all together. With … Continue reading Manic Monday
fall cravings
Cream cable knit sweater tedbaker-london.com Isabel Marant smock top net-a-porter.com Zero Maria Cornejo slouchy top barneys.com Todd Lynn leather leggings net-a-porter.com Madewell suede ankle booties madewell.com Valentino studded sandals net-a-porter.com Yves Saint Laurent handbag net-a-porter.com Hermes enamel cuff hermes.com Ellen Arthur choker collar necklace calypsostbarth.com Isabel Marant earrings monnierfreres.co.uk Silk shawl lindex.com Estée Lauder nail … Continue reading fall cravings
the aesthete and the dilettante 