Elizabeth and James
Top 5 Cute Cutoffs: Short Circuit
Cutoff jean shorts might sound like a snob no-no, but on the contrary! A great pair of casual denim shorts is a brilliant way to complete a big, structured tote, nonchalant silk button-down (tucked in or knotted at the waist), and stellar flat sandals for a day of brunching and strolling. Or be daring and [...]
Elizabeth and James New Rory Bouclé-Sleeved Denim Biker Jacket: Make the Switch
I love a jacket that has a few tricks up its sleeves. Looks like Elizabeth and James‘ freewheeling biker chick has taken a stroll uptown and left with a few style ideas. Chanel shows her bouclé-tweed influence through endless modern interpretations of the blazer, but it’s rare that you see it taken to a thoroughly [...]
Top 5 Chic Parkas: A Regime of Cool
Staying warm has never been a glamorous affair. The layers and the bulk and the same old coat day in and day out – yuck! I’ve never been one to classify the army-inspired parka as a piece of couture, but a few new utilitarian coats are making me rethink the whole idea. That’s because depending [...]
Top 5 Leather-Trimmed Blouses: Opposites Attract
While The Row’s all-leather shells and vests are brimming with ladylike-tough appeal, it’s likely that most days you won’t want the constrained feeling of leather all over your top half. Enter the brilliant fusion of the leather top and feminine blouse: all the breathe-ability, along with the desired edge. Soft and hard is certainly not [...]
Top 5 Best in Vests: Always a Sound Investment
Vests: free-wheeling bohemian, ironic-dignified hipster, or the most fashion-savvy in the boardroom? A good vest can suit any and all of those characters (although I may have a bone to pick with the obvious faux-professor look). I consider the vest less of a garment and more of an accessory – you just throw one on [...]
Linen Blazers: Living in Linen
The linen blazer is a summertime wardrobe savior. Want to look professional and feel cool, literally and figuratively? Want to dress up a white T-shirt and cut-offs? Dress down a cocktail dress? The possibilities of the linen jacket are endless; the season’s new styles are even kind of exciting. The key to looking several steps [...]
Elizabeth and James Mason
I just bought the Elizabeth and James Mason ($354) pumps in pink at Intermix the other day (they were actually on sale in the NYC Soho shop for just under $300). I love the contrasting piping and the prominent platform. They’re a smidgen higher than I would have liked (4 3/4″ heel with a 1″ [...]
Stop the presses and embrace your wrinkles and creases!
Creases and wrinkles are very on trend right now. Crumpled summer dresses and jackets are fuss free and casually chic. Prada has the best crinkly clothes in the market– made mostly of of muslin and cotton, its filmy fabric looks feminine and crinkly pretty. Just make sure your hair is slicked back and sleek and [...]
Elizabeth and James: the other Olsens
I am secretly coveting the fun line from the Olsen Twins, Elizabeth and James (named for their two siblins, the other Olsens). Who knows how many years I have left to wear bouncy thigh skimming dresses and trendy vests!?!? But seriously, take away the punky boots and you have very pretty and wearable dresses for [...]
Ready, Set, Pants!
After many seasons of taking backstage to dresses, pants took center stage again on the runways for Fall 2008 (but lazy girls like me will always love a dress, not having to think about a top and bottom makes getting dressed so easy!). I think retailers figured out that it’s far more profitable to sell [...]
