“Sexy clothes are always relevant, because they are empowering.”
- Zac Posen
PINK is everywhere this month. With proceeds from so many PINK products going towards Breast Cancer Awareness, it’s a great excuse to treat yourself, or buy some gifts (the holidays will be here before we know it!). And for those who are over showing their pink, many products are offered in white, black, patterned-neutral and more subtle but still supportive hues. So THINK PINK.
… Oh yes, I’m a Superwoman.” – Alicia Keys, ‘Superwoman’
Photos (Katie Holmes) c/o: http://jonesmag.com; http://media33.onsugar.com
Katie Holmes pays tribute to five-year-old Suri with her Jennifer Meyer “S” nameplate necklace. Famous for her wish bone worn by Jennifer Aniston in “He’s Just Not That Into You” a few years back, Jennifer’s jewelry is a favorite with countless A-listers (her pieces are regularly worn by Courtney Cox on “Cougar Town”; by Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz and more). They’re all 10s!
While I’m all for a $1,500 “push present” – (or more, Rachel Zoe’s husband Rodger gave her a $25k Neil Lane ring for birthday Skylar – 10 carats later, that is CLEARLY the exception and we can’t all be so lucky… Thankfully, there are more value-conscious ways of showing your maternal loyalty. Opt for yellow gold, white, copper, or silver, diamonds, or cubics. Bigger and bolder styles work too. These signature necklaces look great solo, or layered with other pieces. I’m all for mixing metals for casual occasions; wearing silver and yellow gold, rose and yellow, etc – it all works. But often, less is more. You’ll notice Katie’s always photographed with just the one signature piece.
Now go on, call your mother. She worries.
These pieces all make a statement, some are more of an investment than others…
all are worth it!
10 –David Yurman Sterling Silver Large Link Necklace.
9 – David Yurman Sterling Silver Box Chain Necklace.
8 – Links of London Copper Glitter Friendship Bracelet.
7 – Links of London Sweetie XS Bracelet.
6 - Helen Ficalora 14k Rose Gold Studs.
5 – David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Extra-Large Link Bracelet.
4 – David Yurman Sterling Silver Ring.
3 – J.CREW Heirloom octagonal locket.
2 – David Yurman 18K Gold & Sterling Silver Petite Buckle Bracelet.
1 – Eddie Borgo Rose gold-plated cone stud earrings.
Feel free to pass this along as your personal wish-list. Pretty sure i had you at ‘David Yurman’ ☺
Jennifer Aniston is always perfectly put together, from LAX to Heathrow, she’s a 10.
Photos (both Jennifer Aniston) c/o: Splash News
What are Jen-An’s travel must-haves? Looks like: jeans, a leather jacket and aviator sunglasses. Done!
On this side of the pond, at LAX, Jen wore flared jeans, a gray sweater, white tee, black round-toe boots, aviators and layered pendants. Although nothing outshines her beautiful blonde locks.
And across the Atlantic, Aniston took a few plays from the menswear handbook with a loose striped splendid tank, dark chocolate brown fedora, tinted Ray-Ban aviators, a black BELSTAFF biker jacket, distressed Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans and shoelace-less white Converse All Stars.
JA’s travel must-have takeaways? Bring comfort, class, style, chic-ness and a bit of edge together.
10 – monogrammed tote - L.L. Bean is just one of the many retailers who make great canvas tote bags, the finishing touch – your initials or name! They’re a great gift – I like to gift Mrs. plus their new surname to my girlfriends getting married. Reese Witherspoon (the new Mrs. Toth) is a fan, and so am I. These roomy personalized bags are the epitome of fashion meeting function. Making a personalized statement, they’ll take you from the beach to the gym with you life in tow.
9 – initial necklace – whether you go for a initial (or name) plate like Jennifer Zeuner’s Three Initial Pendant Necklace, you can’t go wrong with this signature piece. I first fell for this style when Lauren Conrad wore hers on “The Hills” a few years ago, and with Taylor Swift also donning her letters – it still tops my wish list. This also makes a GREAT gift, I have a very happy best friend (and a generous mother-in-law) to prove it. And for those looking for a smaller plate, you can take a play from Carrie Bradshaw in “Sex and The City” with her infamous “Carrie” necklace. Single (double, triple) letters, crests and charms also work. If it’s good enough for Blake Lively…
8 – initial charm – Tiffany & Co’s initial charms work on necklaces, bracelets, anklets and more (and they come in silver, yellow and rose gold). I wear my “K” on a Links of London (sweetie) bracelet, layered with my black and copper Friendship Bracelet. More mature than the Tiffany & Co heart charm many of us grew up wearing, yet still versatile enough you can wear it every day.
7 – monogrammed towels - Ralph Lauren offers customizable bath-wear. Dry off in style.
6 – initialed bikini bottoms - J.Crew allows you to monogram your beach bottoms. Subtle, sexy!!
5 – personalized stationary - I’m a stationary addict. I love great cards and paper. There’s nothing more classy then receiving a note, thank you, or invitation from someone on their monogrammed note cards and paper. The options are endless, but I love classic initials. Send your own mark.
4 – signature candles – use initial candles to lighten up your home and your life. Smells good!
3 – initial earrings – Sarah Chloe monogrammed earrings are a great reprieve from your daily pearl and diamond studs. I love them equally in silver, yellow and rose gold. Such great go-to that can take you from day to night InStyle (as seen in). Literally.
2 – customizable sunglasses - Prada recently came out with customizable Prada Private sunglasses. We’re constantly seeing label-covered glasses, why not wear your own logo with pride.
1 – initial ring - Jennifer Kaufman’s three initial gold ring has been on my wish list for two years. Make any woman in your life glow with this as a gift, or treat yourself for a commemorative piece that you’ll LOVE forever. The initials are subtle, but the size of the ring is all STATEMENT.
Because sometimes signature style, requires some signature pieces. Enjoy!! “KD”
“Life has texture – dress for it!” - Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman
10 – Shimmering Short Shorts - worn with dark tights and high heels, or flat over-the-knee boots when your gams need a rest, these are a go-to that can take you from holiday days to nights. Keep your top subtle, a black or cream tank, even gray works well. Let the shimmer in the shorts be your statement, you don’t want to channel an ornament for the tree. Think shimmer-chic.
9 – Polka-dot hosiery – and because it’s the holidays, we’re giving this look some SPANX (sidebar: thank goodness for SPANX!!) Statement hosiery is an instant update – it’s the new fishnet, and taking a cue from mini SJP we can’t get enough. There’s nothing polka-dot hosiery doesn’t go with!
8 – Black Shoe Booties - the perfect shoe for skirts, dresses, trouser-pants, capris, skinny jeans, cords and more… whether worn with detailed hosiery or basic black you can’t go wrong.
7 – Cropped Tuxedo Trouser Pants - don’t feel like showing your legs? Fear not, the right pair of pants can get you through the season. Trouser pants are great with pumps and shoe-booties. This style works with embellished tops, boyfriend blazers, and anything sequin. The irony of this masculine piece with something uber-feminine on top can’t be resisted.
6 – Something Sequin – Whether you opt for an embellished top, a sequin boyfriend blazer, bag, clutch, sweater, dress, skirt, or pants – LIGHT IT UP. Just keep it to one sequin (and shining) piece per outfit, and keep everything else simple. The sequins are the statement. Let them shine.
5 – Statement clutch – the J.Crew one above is great because it has a strap, allowing your hands to be free for handshakes, food, drink, and tending to little ones. Leave your suitcase-size bags at home, at the office or in the car. Keep it simple, subtle and chic with an envelope-size clutch.
4 – Costume Jewelry – a statement necklace, bracelet, or ring – pick one, ROCK it, OWN it…
3 – Leather pants – real, faux, or wax coated – this look is hot hot HOT. It’s spot-on with a boyfriend blazer, loose tank, or even paired ironically with a casual tee Sandra-Bullock-style.
2 – Flat over the knee boots – too much holiday time in heels can reek havoc on your back, but don’t reach for ballerinas too quickly. You can still have statement-shoe-style with flats. Get your boot on, over-the-knee. So cute with tights or leggings, short shorts, a mini skirt or dress. Or even paired with a long formed-fitting tank, and oversized boyfriend blazer. Let OTK’s save you!
1 – white silk scarf – white is unexpected this time of year, but it looks sooo great! Opt for a silk pattern that’s inherently dressy like this Jimmy Choo “Stefy” Silk Scarf. It goes with EVERYTHING.
Other holidays go-tos include anything Valentino-red, a LBD, fur, and a pair of statement heels.
Just reach for any of these items, and mix & match yourself all the way through. ‘Tis the season ♥
