Tuesday, February 25

Be A Sucker For Seersucker

Banana Republic

Winter is only half way through, but I'm already dreaming of warmer temps and nothing says spring or summer like a nice piece of breezy seersucker fabric.  It’s light and airy, and comes in a rainbow of sweet stripes, from nautical navy to cotton candy pink.   Up til now, classic seersucker has been associated with Southern gentlemen, sweetened iced tea and garden weddings, but it's not just for the classic dresser anymore.  For 2014, the puckered-cotton fabric transcends its preppy origins to appear on fashionable women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. This year we’re seeing brighter iterations in red, green, yellow and dark blue. The fabric is pervasive on crisp jackets, flirty blouses, smoking slippers, fedoras, and more.  Whether it be a seersucker blazer, dress, shirt-dress, pants or shorts, it's a look that is sweet enough for church and casual enough for a barefoot walk in the park.  The best part is it can be easily be dressed up with a trendy denim jacket or pretty cardigan.  Check out my favorite sucker-free seersucker looks below.

Brooks Brothers
Club Monaco
Hollister












Tibi
Old Navy
Vineyard Vines













Sperry
Thread Social
Betsey Johnson












Sperry
Brooks Brothers
Brooks Brothers




Monday, February 24

Update Your Weekend Look

Whether you're on the East or West Coast (or anywhere in between), tailored silhouettes and a minimalist palette give your favorite off-duty pieces a little more polish.

Try a Layered Look

Rethink your Saturday uniform with a mix of sleek and simple.  The coolest way to wear a crop top?  Over
a slim button-up.  Finish with a cross-body just big enough for your essentials in rich cognac.

johnlewis.com
Mango

Golden Goose

newlook.com
Valentino


Add Tomboy Accents

Skater-chic pieces relax a ladylike pencil skirt and satchel.  For your sweater, choose a chunky knit style to balance the lines of a fitted a skirt.  As for the shoes, playful, sporty lace-ups are perfect for when you're on the go. Lastly, skip the baseball cap and try a woolly beanie for a laid-back feel.

Carven
Etro












Ella Moss
Juicy
Target








Go Nautical

Welcome warmer weather in an updated take on classic denim and stripes.  A Breton shirt feels fresher when framed with blocks of color.  Next, opt for a fitted pair of shorts in always-flattering indigo.  Top it all off with a straw tote and you're beach ready! 

Mih jeans
Isabel Marant

Michael Kors
Gucci
Michael Kors


Make a Statement in Overalls

They're as versatile as your favorite skinny jeans- but feel so new.  The palette: in stark two-tone a simple outfit becomes completely eye-catching.  A wear-with-anything drapey black tee is the perfect starting point.  Then throw in a boxy oversize tote that's practical and timeless. 

Rag & Bone
houseoffraser.co.uk













Emilio Pucci
River Island
Ted Baker













Elevate a Gym Staple

Remix your workout wardrobe with crisp, streamlined pieces.  The layers: a bold, striped button-up energizes a basic black sweater.  The pants: track pants get a silky makeover.  The flats: Pointy-toe flats with just a hint of embellishment are a stylish alternative to basic ballerinas.

Mango
Acne

Rebecca Taylor
Michael Kors
Valentino

Be a Little Boho

Pair delicate pieces with boyish ones for a sweet, laid-back look.  The hat: a logo free snapback is sporty, but still polished. The top: crochet detailing creates a romantic feel.  The pants: distressed chinos to edge-up the romantic top.

Tory Burch
Mango









J Crew
Tory Burch
Kate Spade

Sunday, February 23

Instantly Update Your Wardrobe With Modern Basics

In soft lines and muted feminine shades, classic wardrobe staples are re-imagined and more effortlessly cool than ever.

Pastel Trench

Cameo pink and a relaxed shape turn the menswear essential into something unexpectedly statement-making.

johnlewis.com
The Row







boohoo.com
Zac Posen
Zara












Army Parka

Utilitarian with a hint of edge.  Wear this to toughen up even your most laid-back look.

Burberry Brit
newlook.com
Isabel Marant












Current/Elliott
Brahmin
Alexander McQueen





Striped Shirt

My favorite way to energize the tried-and-true print: pair it with another graphic piece.

Thakoon Addition
Ted Baker


Mango

Giuseppe Zanotti
Tory Burch





Camel Blazer

Let this preppy piece complement neutral colors or tame a bold print.

Alexander McQueen
Adam Lippes
Ted Baker
Stella McCartney
Tory Burch
Saint Laurent

Boyfriend Sweater

Balance the nubby knit with a girly, knee-length skirt in pale pink.

Karen Millen
Jonathan Saunders













Forever 21
Saint Laurent
Frye