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A Column for All Seasons: Navy

Sunglasses – Cole Haan, bracelet – Tova Jewelry, navy sandals – Mel by Melissa, Navy tee – Awear, Navy pants – Windsmoor, earrings – Barse, canvas tote – Dorothy Perkins, espadrilles - Soludos  

Navy tee – Awear, Navy pants – Windsmoor, striped cotton cardigan – Organic by John Patrick, scarf – Debenhams, ballet flats – John Lewis, gold cardigan – Marc Jacobs, clutch – Miller and Jeeves, navy loafers – Robert Zur  

denim blazer – Etro, bracelet – Jung ee eun, navy loafers – Rupert Sanderson, Navy tee – Awear, Navy pants – Windsmoor, purple blazer, scarf – Hermes, pumps - Fluevog  

Denim jacket – Current/Elliott, scarf – Diane von furstenberg, suede brogues – Esquivel, Navy tee – Awear, ... View the Post

A Column for All Seasons: Grey

I'm committed to wearing a solid column of garments as an easy and flattering base for a million accessory variations.  This week, I'm going to explore the variations possible with a column, using a different neutral each day.

Sunglasses – Ray-Ban, bracelets – Charlotte Russe, Tee shirt – Old Navy, pants – L.K.Bennett, silver sandals – Giuseppe Zanotti, earrings – Miriam Salat, canvas tote – Marimekko, espadrilles - Soludos  

Tee shirt – Old pants – L.K.Bennett, linen cardigan –J. Crew, scarf – Debenhams, flats – Debenhams, earrings – Chen Fuchs, cabled cardigan – Superdry, driving shoes - Tods  

Tee shirt – Old Navy, pants – L.K.Bennett, denim jacket – Dorothy Perkins, bracelet – Phillippe ... View the Post

Wearing a scarf in warm weather

July 13, 2012

 

It's a necklace made of silk!  I've always felt that scarves were essentially silk jewelry, and this really proves the theory.   How to?   1.  Bias fold the scarf.  

2.   tie a knot in the middle of the scarf   3.   tie two more knots, equally spaced on either side of the middle knot   4.   if you want the "necklace" to be shorter, tie a couple more knots on either side of the middle knot.  Please note that the knots do NOT have to be perfectly matched, nor perfectly spaced.   5.   the the ends of the scarf in a tiny knot.  Voila - necklace!   Yes, this still touches your neck, in the back, a little bit.  Worst case ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a shawl: Hermès l’Art du Temari

It might seem "out of season" to be thinking about a shawl, but it's well worth planning ahead in order to be prepared to wear this beauty.  Fifty-five inches square, and an almost sheer blend of cashmere and silk, these shawls can be worn as a light layer in even the warmest weather - never forget the blast of air conditioning in every restaurant this time of year.  Or use it to cover up during a long car trip...    

Color-blocked turtleneck – The Row, jeans – Current/Elliott, athletic shoes – Debenhams, earrings – Miriam Salat, sweatshirt dress – United Bamboo, grey leggings – Douuod, ankle boots – Giuseppe Zanotti  

Pearl earrings – Astley Clarke, dress – 3.1 Phillip Lim, suede pumps – Miu ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Helen Ruth’s Magic Roundabout

Scarf – Helen Ruth, Sweater – Gucci, skirt – Farhi by Nicole Farhi, boots – Fratelli Rossetti, navy silk blouse – The Row, jeans – Current/Eliott, ankle boots - Acne  

Scarf – Helen Ruth, Dress – Mango, sandals – J. Crew, navy leather jacket – 3.1 Phillip Lim, rust jeans – Helmut Lang, penny loafers – Florsheim  

Scarf – Helen Ruth, Navy sweater – Hugo, white jeans – Mint Velvet, spectator oxfords – Church’s, sweater dress – Stella McCartney, ring – Antique Jewel Box, ballet flats - Debenhams  

Scarf – Helen Ruth, Blazer & skirt – Hugo, silk blouse – Chloe, pumps – Van Dal, tee shirt – Hugo, pants – NW3, penny loafers – J. Crew   ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès l’Ivresse de l’Infini – version two

Why yes, I have styled this scarf before, in very different colors...  

Tee shirt – American Vintage, denim skirt – Closed, sandals – Wallis Fashion, denim jacket – J Brand, white dress – AXParis, flats – Betsy Johnson  

Sweater – Miu Miu, skirt – Sonia Rykiel, boots – Acne, tee shirt – American vintage, pink capris – Closed, sandals – Sam Edelman  

Turquoise earrings – Gurham, Dress – Alice + Olivia,   ballet flats – Elie Tahari,  v-neck sweater – Closed, bracelet – Macy’s, corduroy pants – Elizabeth & Games, brogues – Dolce & Gabbana  

Dress – H&M, cardigan -Burberry Brit, sandals - Pour la Voictoire, pink sweater – J. Crew, beige jeans – Dorothy ... View the Post

Variations on a dress: beige, with sleeves

You KNEW there was one more dress waiting somewhere, didn't you?  This one is particularly lovely for those among us who can wear belts with confidence.  But most of these accessories will work well for any beige dress, of any cut or contour!  

Tan dress – Calvin Klein Collection, scarf – Hermès, belt – Lowie, fuschia pumps – Joan & David, button earrings – Chanel, bag – Jimmy Choo, leopard sling backs – Rupert Sanderson  

Tan dress – Calvin Klein Collection, knot earrings – Anna Beck, gold bag & pumps – Kate Spade, red & gold bracelet – Kenneth Jay Lane, red clutch bag – Lulu Guinness, red pumps – Stuart Weitzman      

Tan dress – Calvin Klein Collection, shawl ... View the Post

I didn’t think I liked Roy Lichtenstein

But his popular reputation (you know, the cartoon paintings) doesn't really do justice to his creativity.  There's a big show about his work at the Art Institute of Chicago right now, which I can highly recommend.  My view of his talent has changed completely... ... View the Post

Variations on a dress: grey, with sleeves

Grey dress – La Garconne, bracelets – Buckle, bag & pumps – Debenhams, yellow earrings – Kate Spade, yellow clutch – Ted Baker, yellow flats – J. Crew  

Grey dress – La Garconne, scarf – Emilio Pucci, clutch bag – Lanvin, slingbacks – Wallis Fashion, carnelian bracelet – Sydney Evan, orange & grey bag – Mysuelly, wedge pumps – J. Crew  

Grey dress – La Garconne, chain necklace – Olivia Collings, silver bag – Kelly & Katie, grey flats – Aerosoles, scarf – Hermès, red bag – Lulu Guinness, red pumps – Christin Michaels  

Grey dress – La Garconne, amethyst earrings – Deborah Pagani, purple bag – Salvatore Ferragamo, purple pumps – Miu Miu, earrings – Irene Neuwirth, flowered bag ... View the Post