“One is never over or under-dressed with a little black dress.”
- Karl Lagerfeld
Photo: Cobie Smulders and Neil Patrick Harris c/o tvline.com
If you loved Robin’s blouse on last night’s midseason finale of “How I Met Your Mother” – here it is! Equipment’s Brett Colorblock blouse (Canada) is great with jeans or dress pants. Robin’s black cherry J Brand 811′s are a great complement to the colorblock natural white/black. If you love white and black blouses – this unexpected combination is a great neutral and a holiday staple!
What do men need? Clothes. Stylish clothes. Few of them like to buy them for themselves, so occasions warranting gifts (like Father’s Day) are the perfect opportunity to lend a loving hand. My suggestions for Dad this year start with the lightweight shirt above, and continue with…
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Kate Bosworth and Victoria Beckham show us how to wear spring 2011′s BRIGHT orange.
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?
– Roberto Cavalli
“Vacation used to be a luxury, but in today’s world it has become a necessity.”
~ Author Unknown
Depending on where you live, spring is in the air. Here are my top 2011 resort picks:
10 - beach throw – Jonathan Adler is my m0851, J.Crew, Theory and J Brand of interior design… I LOVE him!! His hand made Peruvian creations never disappoint. Aside from his monogrammed initial (letter) and Union Jack pillows I just ordered for my new home, I’m currently coveting his Alpaca Squares Throw. Perfect for marking a square of sand your home away from home.
9 – cover up - I love a good cropped halter beach cover up… I just bought a navy velure Marc by Marc Jacobs one that’s very similar to Carmen’s Marc Valvo Beach Crop Jumpsuit cover up, but isn’t available online. It’ll be debuted at my best friend’s destination weddings 11.11 -”Thrilla!”
8 – Ray-ban vintage shades – these mainstays NEVER go out of style. I love these classic frames on men and women – in black or brown. You just can’t go wrong with Ray-ban’s iconic throw-backs.
7 – striped shirt (preferably over-sized and boat neck) – sailor stripes scream vacation, water, sun, sand; nautical heaven! For a more flattering fit choose thinner stripes (classic white and navy, black, red, yellow, gray, green…). And when wearing over-sized, keep your bottoms fitted (or beach-bare). Don’t pair a loose top with loose linen pants… you’ll be swimming without water.
6 – monogrammable tote – I’ve loved anything monogrammed for as long as I can remember… initials, letters, engraving, crests, surnames, nicknames – tastefully branding your personal style can be cute and fun. So when you need a beach carry-all, go for gold and add a personal touch.
5 – short shorts (preferably pinstripe) – she likes short shorts… and so does HE! Again, a tasteful touch is key here but rocking the right high-hem on the beach is totally appropriate. These pinstripe J.Crew shorts give off a subtle sailor vibe on top of bikini bottoms, or can be dressed up for dinner with heels, gladiator sandals or even flips with a crisp white top (silk, linen, cotton…).
4 – patterned (Pucci) tunic – Pucci had me at, well… Pucci. When packing for a Southern local it’s smart to stick to whites, neutrals, stripes, and navy – but please don’t forget color. And patterned color at that… a pop of paisley, plaid, subtle floral, or polka-dots can diversify solids and stripes.
3 – straw sunhat - Carrie Bradshaw showed us how to chic-ly wear a big straw hat during her Mexi-coma in the first “Sex and The City” movie (her hat was Hermès and it’s no longer available). Save your skin from the sun’s harmful rays and protect your hair color with BIG STRAW style.
2 – linen pants – one of the few places in life where a drawstring’s acceptable, is on linen pants. The right drawstring and pants mind you. Comfort meets casual meets chic: beach-style. When wearing a looser fit, keep your top fitted and vice versa. Again, let’s save the swimming for water.
1 – white bikini - white is a big look of spring 2011 and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be worn on vacation… especially with a tan! Mix and match white tops and bottoms with patterns or solids – or wear white top and bottoms together. You can’t go wrong. Just be weary of thinner suits that are see-through. There’s no need to Janet Jackson observers. Let your beautiful style be the show.
“Let the sun be your natural accessory, highlighting your natural glow.”
- Lloyd Boston
Katie Holmes has been loving plaid from 2008 until just last month in shirts, scarves, & a blazer.
Photos: Katie Holmes (all, Tom and Suri Cruise in images 1 &3): Splash News
There’s no question, Katie’s style has evolved since marrying mega-star Tom Cruise in November of 2006. But there’s one thing this girl from the creek (Dawson’s: 1998-2003) has kept constant: her love of plaid. We’ve profiled Kate’s different plaid pieces and patterns from 2008 until this fall.
Plaid has been a wardrobe mainstay for years; making appearances in shirts, scarves, jackets, hats, skirts and more. Commonly referred to as “tartan” by the British (with strong ties to Scotland and Scottish kilts), this fabric consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors, keeping us coming back for more. Plaid originated in woven wool, but it’s now made in countless materials like tweed, silk, cashmere, cotton – anything goes. Another take on the popular print is argyle, a staple in any J.Crew catalogue, golf crosses around America, and my closet.
The more popping the print, the more subdued the rest of your outfit should be. Lot’s of stylists love mixing prints, (ie. a plaid top and polka-dot skirt) but that look is often best left to be styled by experts. On our own, pick one plaid item and rock it with all you’ve got. It’s your statement.
Designers and celebrities are loving plaid and “tartan” in blackwatch (Katie’s blazer in the 6th photo), and Royal Stewart (her shirt in photo #8), and all kinds of other glorious combos this fall. Whether you go for an item of clothing, or an accessory like a scarf – give yourself some PLAIDITUDE.
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