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!!
10 – fashion meets function: a yoga bag that actually fits your entire mat, towel, water bottle, life.
9 – Klean Kanteen – I have this in taupe (very OPI “you don’t know Jacques”), white, black and orange. I never leave home without it and my traveler tea mug. Stay hydrated in style.
7 – stylish workout top – I love a looser top over fitted tanks and tights. Metallics and rich purple are my favorites as my bottoms are always black. This metallic purple’s at the top of my wish list.
6 – Cropped Sweatpants – there’s something about cropped sweatpants that makes them feel a bit more presentable than their full-on ankle or floor-grazing siblings. And of course, everything on the bottom looks better in black. Worn to and from the gym with runners, ballerinas, flips or UGGs – you can run your errands in style.
5 – bright workout jacket – orange is my new pink. I can’t get enough. Gray was my color of 2010, orange and purple are currently tied for 2011. I love them together, against turquoise (no Miami Dolphins shout out intended) – or popping against charcoal or black. Unexpected perfection.
4 – Inspiring gym bag - the right gym bag will call to you to use it. I love my m0851 and LeSportsac weekenders, but Tory Burch’s nylon Palma must be noted. It can be as fun as purse shopping.
3 – Zippered Sweatshirt – this comfy hoodie wears like a military jacket yet feels like comfy cotton. Worn over wunder under or Nike crops it’ll hold your style for hours with perfect button-zipper-clad detail. If you’re going away for a weekend and need one caus-chic outer layer, this is it.
Sarah Jessica Parker walks James Wilkie Broderick to and from school in New York’s East Village.
Photos (scrolling): Sarah Jessica Parker and son James Wilkie Broderick:Splash News
SJP is a style phenomenon. As much as I love her style on the big (and small) screen and red carpet – this icon knows how to effortlessly rock her signature style in her daily life too. Every day is a 10!!
Parker keeps things consistent, often opting for UGGs (her go-tos are gray and sand). SJP also loves her Gerard Darel tukes (shown above in gray), Ray-ban oversized plastic shield sunglasses, and black down puffy vest. In the second pic, she’s wearing a Halston Heritage sequin tote (in gold, the same bag is shown in black in pic #3). I love her undone bed head hair, grey cuffed skinny cords and brown suede slouch cow-girl boots. Next, Sarah Jessica gets comfy in a Phillip Lim 3.1 gray cable knit sweater coat, purple cords, and metallic ballerina flats. And last, but not least… she pairs her down vest with cut-off denim pedal pushers, gray suede flats, a gray top and gold tote. This last look appears the most effortless, and for that reason it’s tied for my favorite with #2.
Sarah knows her personal style, she owns it and she rocks it. Every time.
