“Sunglasses and scarves pull a look together – and they’re easy to pack.”
- Tory Burch
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.
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”
Blake Lively mastered perfect NYC poncho-style while shopping for a Christmas tree last month.
Photo: Blake Lively: PeopleStyleWatch.com
I’m feeling ponchos right now. And when they’re worn properly, I’m not afraid to admit it…
Blake captured perfect-poncho-style while picking out her Christmas tree in New York City last month. The black leggings tucked into KILLER distressed brown motorcycle boots bring her loosely draped Aztec wool 12th. by Cynthia Vincent “blanket sweater” to a 10!! Nothing but net…
Blake’s blanket is so popular it’s only in Petite online, thankfully many other designers are getting their not-so Joseph-technicolor dream coats on – from $$$lux investments to $everyday value.
The key to mastering this look is to let your poncho be the focus. Don’t mix in any other prints, bright colors or statements. Keep your bottoms fitted (skinny jeans or leggings) and dark in hue. And don’t scarf yourself – the material in your cape is all your neck needs. Blake’s blanket hangs loosely but it isn’t over-sized. If you opt for something with more material, belt it at the waist to maintain your shape. A successful poncho displays a relaxed bohemian style, so keep it SIMPLE.
While you’re searching for the perfect-poncho, consider Blake’s blanket for creative inspiration.
Jen-An wows Dolce & Gabbana; Halle in Giambattista Valli, and Blake in Ralph Lauren… tweeed.
Photos: Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Blake Lively: Splash News
Jennifer Aniston wow-ed at The John Stewart “Daily Show” in August in Dolce & Gabbana’s short bouclé tweed mini-dress. A few months later, we can take this look into fall with gray or black tights, and pumps or high boots (with a short hem a flat-heeled-boot is a nice contrast, keeping you from channeling yourself some “Pretty Woman”. You could wear a similar fitted tweed sheath with a bit of extra length, or lose a few inches of length to show off your own gams… JA-style.
Halle Berry’s chosen tweed is a classic Giambattista Valli suit skirt. The highlight? The gorgeous black leather trim that truly brings sexy back. And lastly, Blake Lively loooved herself some tweed in a Ralph Lauren Women’s classic brown tweed vest (worn at Ralph Lauren’s New York Fashion’s Night Out) – showing us that even a small touch of tweed can go a long way…. to perfection.
Whether you take your tweed out on the town – wear it suited to the office; as a lady-who-lunches; honoring a benefit; enjoying high-tea – or rock the delicious detail solo as a blazer or vest mixed with skinny denim à la Blake… this added texture is the perfect finishing t(wee)-ouch.
Serena keeps works preppy with Ralph Lauren stripes, Paige shorts & Chinese Laundry rain boots.
Photo: Blake Lively (aka Serena van der Woodsen): Splash News
In most parts of the country (and continent) shorts are tucked away until next spring – summer… but Blake (Serena) shows us how to take short jeans shorts into fall. With tall black Equestrian-rain-boots, and exposed knee-high socks – we can push this look on warmer days until snowfall.
Blake’s rugged denim and buckled-boots on bottom are beautifully offset by her preppy sailor striped navy and white fitted button-down on top; think mens-country-wear meets Upper East Side. Her dainty gold charm bracelet hangs off her right wrist giving a gorgeous hint of femininity, with the gold-and-bronze hued paisley hanker-chef scarf loosely tied around her neck offering the perfect final touch. It’s nice to see a way to wear wardrobe staples like shorts more months of the year, just as it’s nice to see the irony of different looks (preppy, Upper East Side, rugged, menswear, scarf-chic, School-girl, distressed denim) all coming together: seamlessly. Serena-Style.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Marion Broderick step out for a walk in New York City – baby bjorn’d! ♥
Photo: Sarah Jessica Parker and Marion Broderick: Splash News
SJP’s carrying one of her new twin daughters – Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge Broderick – in a Baby Bjorn carrier, and her go-to Ray-Ban black plastic wrap-arounds. Not to be outdone, little Marion’s already showing signs of her mom’s stellar style in a pink jumper and white bonnet.
J’adorable.
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