In my wardrobe there are sweaters--and super special, extra cozy, lusciously luxe sweaters. I have just few of the latter as they cost more, but work winter after winter. This sweater season I am obsessed with I Love Mr. Mitten's handknit cardigans and pullovers, specifically this one (pictured, above), this one, and this one.
Photo: Fashioned/Chic
I'm all about a winter basic that's anything but basic!
1. Topshop tie-sleeve sweater, $75, topshop.com
2. Topshop faux patchwork stole, $68, topshop.com
3. SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker bag, $325, neimanmarcus.com
4. Michael Kors ballet flats, $125, shopbop.com
5. Mother flared jeans, $240, netaporter.com
LA's first "cold" spell deployed an army of black puffer jackets at school drop-off this morning. Yours truly included. Hence some much needed cold weather style inspo today from a truly cold place: Copenhagen. Contending with an average winter temperature of zero-degrees centigrade, the Danes are experts in fending off Mr. Frost--fashionably. Proof in the pic, above. I'd like to follow their lead in the over-the-top outerwear department. Bright colors, fluffy jackets, embroidery... why not? They're like pops of cheer in hum-drum dreary weather. At least that's my theory! So, for pick-up this afternoon (and deep into February), I'm thinking warm and cozy in any of these pieces from Sandy Liang, Storets, Topshop, Pixie Market, Tory Burch, Rebecca Taylor, J.Crew, Ulla Johnson, and Zara.
For me, the antidote to five days of Thanksgiving vacation, two new pet guinea pigs, and my first time ever 18-pound turkey is... an unflappably cool blouse! (P.S. Since it's Cyper Monday, it's 15% off today.)
1. Pixie Market ruffle blouse, $59, pixiemarket.com
2. Anne Sisteron white gold diamond arrow cuff, $860, annesisteron.com
3. Anne Sisteron white gold ruby cuff, $240, annesisteron.com
4. Bobbi Brown Lip Balm, $17, nordstrom.com
5. Marni drawstring bag, $1980, modaoperandi.com
6. Prada suede mules, $550, bergdorfgoodman.com
7. JBrand jeans, $220, netaporter.com
The most coveted Birkin bag in fashion land right now doesn't have a months-long wait list or a 5-digit price tag. That's because this Birkin bag is a Portuguese basket bag made famous long ago by Jane Birkin that's now all of sudden a year-round statement. Glam girls from Brooklyn to Paris and London, including Camille Rowe, Adenorah Mais, and Lucy Williams all pictured here, are teaming their Birkin baskets with thoroughly wintry coats, moto jackets and boots. It's this unexpected combo that looks so fresh and chic. Of course, this basket bag still works stylish wonders in warm weather, as demonstrated by Pandora Sykes (last pic). I found my mini $65 year-rounder here.
Photos: Adenorah Mais, Lucy Williams, Pandora Sykes
I see no reason to fight the crowds and stand on long lines when the best Black Friday
sales are at my fingertips! I found some
seriously compelling deals, such as this ruffled Stylekeepers top, these Valentino ballet slippers, this Chloe linen blouse, this Marc Jacobs saddle bag, this Proenza Schouler print dress, this Isabel Marant Etoile lace-trimmed blouse, and these outfit-punctuating Golden Goose sneakers (pictured above).
Statement pieces that will help you fa-la-la-la through the holidays (and beyond) are among the great offerings available at Shopbop's just-launched sale (spend $200+, get 15% off, spend $500, get 20% off, spend $800, get 25% off.) I snagged the festive Rosie Assoulin-inspired Style Mafia top, above, as well as this one, below, along with the wrap Stylekeepers, last pic, which I will also want to layer over a thin black sweater or turtleneck. More desirables include this Style Mafia top, Zimmermann blouse, this For Love & Lemons dress, this Helmut Lang tie-sleeve sweater, this striped Solace London dress, this jacket by The Great, this Rebecca Taylor lace-sleeve pullover, and this Vasic Collection bucket bag.
No, I haven't shopped for Thanksgiving provisions at the market yet (yikes!), but I have already started hunting and gathering at the various pre-Thanksgiving sales. At Netaporter, highlights include clothing both cold weather and vacation ready, such as the one-shoulder Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini statement, above, and the strapless Peter Pilotto, below. This head-turning lace dress that I wore to a recent gala is also marked down, along with these Isabel Marant boots, this Paul & Joe shearling jacket, and this holiday party-worthy Self Portrait dress. Meanwhile, over at Bergdorf Goodman, I'd be grateful for these goods by Cinq a Sept, Vince, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Tibi. You can check it all out here. And count on more great sales launching this week!
Photos: Vogue, Jane Keltner de Valle
I'll be doing my (crazy/hectic) pre-Thanksgiving business in this cheerfully cute top.
1. Topshop gingham blouse, $60, topshop.com
2. Tory Burch shearling jacket, $1595, toryburch.com
3. Frame jeans, $215, netaporter.com
4. Alexander Wang bag, $330, shopbop.com
5. Adidas sneakers, $74, nordstrom.com
6. Tom Ford Lipstick in Le Mepris, $53, neimanmarcus.com
I'm loving this season's super long coats, their additional body-covering warmth, and, of course, extra stylish drama. Exceptionally good ones currently available include these by Ralph Lauren, See by Chloe, Mackage, Topshop, A.L.C, and Smythe. The Prada bag, above, is pretty excellent too. You can find a similar version here.
Thanks to a fashion insider friend, I just discovered the latest and greatest pair of jeans. Cut straight through the hips and thighs like vintage 501's, with frayed asymmetrical-cut ankles (a la Vetements) in a non-stretch, heavy-weight denim, these GRLFRND jeans are super flattering, comfortable and day to night wearable. Mine are en route!
Stripes and tulle never looked so good together!
1. J.Crew for Netaporter stripe tulle top, $98, jcrew.com
2. Ines & Marechal shearling coat, $2287, matchesfashion.com
3. Tibi cropped pants, $395, netaporter.com
4. Proenza Schouler whipstitch bucket bag, $2150, nordstrom.com
5. Estee Lauder Victoria Beckham Lipstick in Chilean Sunset, $45, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Puma sneakers, $70, shopbop.com
Last Sunday afternoon I turned up at a friend's baby shower bash, wearing a floral, bohemian-spirited dress. And I wasn't alone. Literally everyone had on a bohemian dress, including the unerringly stylish model-actress mother-to-be. This fashion coincidence can only be explained by the merits of a boho dress: it's effortlessly chic, ultra feminine and endlessly wearable. At the party, there were excellent versions (many winter-worthy with savvy styling!) including the one above by SPELL, but I also love these by Alice McCall, Natalie Martin, Doen, Zimmermann, Ulla Johnson, Free People, and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi.
British beauties like Lucy Williams, above, are all over Alexa Chung's latest collection for Marks & Spencer, and it's no wonder: it's replete with her spot on style signatures, from a sharp velvet tux jacket to a feminine polka dot halter dress. My favorites are this PVC trench coat, pictured, this military-inspired topper and this forever chic cable knit jumper. See the whole collection here.
Photo: Fashion Me Now
Red buttons and bell cuffs make this striped sweater a standout--and winter must-have.
1. Tory Burch merino wool sweater, $250, toryburch.com
2. Topshop boucle coat, $170, topshop.com
3. Tom Ford jaguar print bag, $1750, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Rag & Bone boots, $575, shopbop.com
5. Frame Denim high-waisted jeans, $215, netaporter.com
An easy yet stylish way to stay on top of everyday things...
1. Stelen blouse, $68, needsupply.com
2. Mango coat, $149, mango.com
3. Salar cross body bag, $250, shopbop.com
4. Prada velvet flats, $750, netaporter.com
5. A.P.C. jeans, $155, matchesfashion.com
The holiday frenzy is just starting to encroach on my calendar, and I'm thinking why not more statement tops in lieu of festive dresses? It's an easy way out after all. I'd like to make an impressive turn in blouses like these from Hellessy, Johanna Ortiz, Tibi, Storets, Asos, and Banana Republic.
Gap nails this season's retro ski jacket trend with this cute striped puffer, which I want to layer under my winter coat on the coldest winter days.
1. Gap puffer jacket, $138, gap.com
2. A.P.C. wool coat, $620, netaporter.com
3. L'Agence jeans, $230, netaporter.com
4. Edie Parker suede and linen bucket bag, $1595, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. H&M metallic boots, $49, hm.com
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