The other day I spent a few hours meandering around SoHo, hunting for the perfect something, anything—that elusive score just waiting for me in plain sight. When I came back to the apartment, shopping bags in tow, my sister was perched on the sofa, ready for the big reveal. I pulled out my prize, below: a perfectly-fitting pair of winter-white jeans. She blinked. “That’s it?” she asked, confused, a little crestfallen, as if I’d just pulled out, I don't know, a pair of dirty socks. Her reaction stuck with me though (however, it should be said that the satin-y finish elevates these white jeans, just saying, more sizes here!). So lately, I’ve been on a mission to find denim that’s anything but a shrug—pieces that make my sister say that’s super cute--along with their low-key extras. Let's start with Mother Denim's chaps-like jeans, the buttoned-waistband, the corduroy trimmed, and the crazy fringe. Also good: the Roxanne Assoulin chain belt, above, the B-Low The Belt crystal waist-cincher (last pic), these belted Alex Mill jeans, and these embroidered Farm Rio.
gap x sandy liang
The Sandy Liang x GAP collab understood the assignment: cute, cool, and nearly gone!
- Loeffler Randall cardigan, $395, loefflerrandall.com
- AYR jeans, $245, ayr.com
- GAP x Sandy Liang faux fur pullover, $198, gap.com
- Marland Backus charm bracelet, $115, ssense.com
- Balenciaga pre-loved bag, $945, vestairecollective.com
- Varley lace-up boot, $498, varley.com
rosy forecast
Love H&M's (easy-to-layer) take on Chloe's iconic puff-sleeve pretty.
- H&M denim jacket, $59, hm.com
- Frame jeans, $278, frame-store.com
- Madewell coat, $398, madewell.com
- Ottolinger bag, $413, ssense.com
- Herbert Levine boots, $1185, mytheresa.com
wrap it up
Dramatic fall layering, all wrapped up.
- Lioness asymmetrical shirt, $100, shopbop.com
- Citizens of Humanity jeans, $470, mytheresa.com
- Zara scarf jacket, $199, zara.com
- B-Low The Belt leather belt, $172, b-lowthebelt.com
- Proenza Schouler leather clutch, $1190, netaporter.com
- Larroude leather jazz shoe, $203, larroude.com
fringe for less
There's this and this and then there's this fall-ready fringe.
1.Comme des Garcons, $295, saksfifthavenue.com
2. Toteme jeans, $540, mytheresa.com
3. Steve Madden fringed jacket, $139, nordstrom.com
4. Gucci clutch, $950, shopbop.com
5. Versed Rich Barrier Cream, $19, versedskin.com
6. Dries Van Noten refillable lipstick case, $39, nordstrom.com
7. Alex Mill x Margaux suede boots, $495, alexmill.com
the run up
These cool leather J.Crew kicks come with (Miu Miu-like) beaded leather laces and a plain pair, too.
- La Ligne sweater, $325, netaporter.com
- AGOLDE jeans, $238, netaporter.com
- Maje fringed wool coat, $295, maje.com
- Liffner suede belted bag, $550, liffner.com
- Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm, $77, qvc.com
- IVI Los Angeles twist ring, $695, shopbop.com
- J.Crew leather sneakers, $198, jcrew.com
upbead
Wrapped, beaded, and ready to stand out in this J.Crew blazer.
- J. Crew blazer, $398, jcrew.com
- AGOLDE jeans, $365, mytheresa.com
- Dorsey earrings, $235, shopdorsey.com
- Jennifer Fisher ring, $150, shopbop.com
- Armani Prive Santal Dan Sha Eau de Toilette, $195, nordstrom.com
- Loewe leather clutch, $3750, mytheresa.com
- Ann Taylor patent leather kitten heels, $118, anntaylor.com
shine time
Sparkling with Chanel vibes.
1. Magda Burtrym top, $485, mytheresa.com
2. Frame jeans, $375, mytheresa.com
3. Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini trench coat, $1045, theoutnet.com
4. Nine West ballet flats, $59, nordstrom.com
top notch
The draped, rope-cord detailing adds a cool finishing touch this tee.
1. Reiss rope-cord t-shirt, $195, reiss.com
2. Theory denim barrel pants, $245, theory.com
3. Dries Van Noten coat, $1255, mytheresa.com
4. Ariel Gordon skinny twine hoops, $545, arielgordon.com
5. Chloe jelly thong ankle-strap sandals, $590, bergfdorfgoodman.com
home run
Thanks to Dries and Miu Miu, suede sneakers are in for spring. Also love the burgundy option and these from Nike!
1. Bottega Veneta leather-trimmed blouse, $2900, mytheresa.com
2. AGOLDE Jeans, $230, mytheresa.com
3. Aligne cape trench coat, $260, aligne.com
4. Warby Parker foldable sunglasses, $195, warbyparker.com
5. Roxanne Assoulin double cobra bracelet, $195, shopbop.com
6. Steve Madden sneakers, $89, revolve.com

























