Skinny jeans are nothing new, but it might be time to consider a different hue. Wow, while my rhyming might be a bit much – Current/Elliott’s “The Stiletto Leopard Print Pants” are not! Coming in camel (Mandy Moore style) and gray leopard (Ã la Sarah Jessica and Isla), these statement pants are a trendy piece you can build your outfit around. Soft animal prints (leopard, cheetah, snakeskin, zebra) are a great neutral, so while with the camel mustard colour you want the rest of your outfit to be black, gray or white; with the gray and black style there’s room for color (like SJP’s pink coat or Isla’s red shoes) – just avoid the urge to go wild, and keep it to one item. And as always with animal prints, you only want to wear one patterned piece per outfit. Grrr!
Summer’s come to an end, and we’re knee-deep in fall fashion. But right now all I can think about is the perfect purse for an upcoming destination wedding in Anguilla this November. And I’ve found it – the St Louis Tote by Goyard. I’m not alone. This go-to can be see all around the globe on celebrities and fashionable girls. Many have several styles and several colors (the Kardashian clan is in double digits by my count). Gwyneth monogrammed hers “G.K.P.M”, which I assume stands for ‘Gwyneth Kate Paltrow Martin’. Diane Kruger stops traffic with yellow and red stripes, and Nicky Hilton has a trifecta of red, yellow and green with her initials. Monogrammed or not, the St Louis is a chic beach bag, carry-on, diaper bag, gym bag, and commuter go-to. I’m currently dreaming about the white one Cameron Diaz wore in “What Happens in Vegas” – among others.
And because my fashion operations always come with a twist, Goyards are hard to come by. Sold by select Barneys (in stores only) and a few Bergdorfs (same); your best bet is to visit (or call) the only US Goyard boutique, located in San Fransisco. eBay is another option, but be wary of fakes. The only remaining question is, do I want white à la Nicole; light blue à la Gwyenth; bright blue à la Kendall; orange à la Kris; yellow Kim and Kourtney; or black à la Hilary? Decisions!!
My love of all-things orange is no secret. Here’s another way to wear it – color blocking and all!
I have five weddings in the next five months (not one is in the US…). They kick off this weekend in my homeland’s capital city, Ottawa (6.11!!). Above is my outfit for wedding 1.0. Inspired by Gucci’s spring/summer 2011 collection of bright color blocking green, orange, and purple – and celebrities like Kim K and Jessica Alba owning this trend – I bought the above pairing at Zara. The high-waisted “skirt with slit” is such a deep tangerine, it almost looks red. It’s fuchsia partner isn’t shown online, but the skirt would also look great with this deep jewel-tone-purple blouse tucked into it – aka, “blouse with tabs”. My clutch is my black Marc Jacobs quilted go-to, purchased in Vegas three years ago. The “quilting – Eugenie leather clutch” is still going strong as part of his signature collection. The finishing touch, my shoes, are my new Stuart Weiztman black patent round-toe pumps, purchased at Browns on a recent stint in Toronto. Stuart Weiztman is my #1 high-heel. He makes classic and stylish 2-5-3.25 inch pumps (NB: avoid anything less than 2 inches, just go for a flat – “kitten heels” don’t flatter anyone) that are wearable for hours without wanting to cry, they are to my feel what Jbrands are to my thighs. LOVE. Stay tuned for outfits 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Photos (Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston) c/o: runningwithheels.com & 3.bp.blogspot.com/
In case you missed “reconsider orange”, or haven’t noticed the bright hue everywhere right now – look again! Gwyneth is perfection in a Calvin Klein shift (no longer available, see a darker take), while Jen-An dons a strapless key-hole Vivienne Westwood (not available online, see Vivienne’s closest available). Both bombshell-blondes chose strappy heels, adding a dainty finishing touch.
In addition to a shift and strapless, ORANGE also works in a sundress, sheath, maxi, one-shoulder, and fitted mini. The key to a successful bright? Keep everything else understated. Metallics and nudes are the best complements for shoes and bags. Get a spray tan! And forgo most, if not all, accessories… letting your dress STEAL the show.
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Photos (Kate Bosworth, Victoria Beckham) c/o: Splash News
Spring 2011 is all about COLOR. And what’s not to love about a bright orange dress? From Kate’s Proenza Schouler fitted shift (exact dress is sold out online, consider the closest available PS style), to Victoria’s self-designed cotton crepe dress – both girls are a breath of fresh air. Keeping your shoes and accessories black (neutral nude, or even navy) is important to truly let the sun shine in… making the dress the focal point of your outfit, and avoiding any clown or rainbow vibes.
Why make everything black, black black? Fashion should be fun and
put a woman in the spotlight with a little bit of danger, you know?
Since moving to LA two years ago I often hear, “you’re so tan!” Which I immediately follow with, “It’s self-tanner!” I discovered bronzer in my early twenties, and religiously used Bobbi Brown’s miracle powder for years to come. Then I discovered Estee Lauder’s tanning towelettes, I used them once a week or so until they were discontinued about 3 years ago now. Devastating! I dislike most self-tanners on the market. Anything that’s a cream or foam isn’t for me, I’d rather use actual bronzer than a tanner that acts the same way (coming off on my clothes, sheets, etc). It took me a year to discover my next go-to, Look Good Naked’s Tan Towel (in face and half body applications). I’ve used these once a week since moving to LA – yes, I live in a city that prides itself on averaging 320 days of sunshine per year… but no, I don’t live outside, and I believe in sunscreen. Recently, I was introduced to Kate Somerville’s “Somerville360 Tan Towelettes”. After one use, I was converted! The perfect bronzing tan that isn’t orange (apply moderately)… this towelette is a 10.
Living in LA, I can get away with using self-tanner twice a week (NB: apply tanner at least two hours before applying makeup or leaving the house – do no use bronzer at all on these days – your skin with get darker throughout the day, sometimes as late as 6 hours later!) – for others I’d suggest once in the fall and winter, and twice in spring and summer. For in between days, trust a bronzing blush (subtle shimmer is OK, sometimes matte bronzer makes your face look dirty – try a few to find your match). I swear by Yves Saint Laurent Variation Blush, offering a pop of color that is the perfect combination of gold-bronze and rose-pink-blush.
Another great way to fight pale and pasty skin is tinted moisturizer. Almost every cosmetics line makes this efficient and effective beauty must-have. I put on Origins VitaZing SPF 15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer in the morning before my makeup. With SPF built-in, it’s great for travel.
Stay harmful-ray-free – and with these four beauty pillars – get ready for a sunless summer GLOW.
Pastels are just some of the colors we’re seeing in spring – summer 2011, and I like it! Cameron Diaz shows her style’s softer side in a muted color palette of white, beige, coral (pink, blush, rose?), and tan. Call it what you will, her Rag and Bone “coral” skinny jeans are the perfect pairing for her Stella McCartney beige wool blazer (a great example of wool working year-round). The blazer’s relaxed boyfriend style gives this ultra-sweet and feminine look some sexy spice (rolled sleeves and popped collars are a do when you’re sans boardroom). Her white basic t almost covers a black bra. The finishing touches? Tan leather ankle cuff heels and Bottega Veneta woven bag…
Photos: Mandy Moore:Â eyedirection.wordpress.com; Sarah Jessica Parker: http://www4.images.coolspotters.com; Isla Fisher:Â loveliveandfashion.blogspot.com
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