Written in the Stars

April 18, 2013

Maybe you don't take it seriously, but you know you flip to the back of your favorite fashion magazine to see what the upcoming month has in store for you. Horoscopes and the pseudo science of astrology have been around since the ancient world, when people looked to the stars in order to explain natural phenomena and predict the future. And no matter how off those predictions may be (according to Elle's March horoscope, I was supposed to reconnect with someone I had been missing - and that certainly didn't happen - and make an important work decision -except I have no job!)  they are still fun to read through and wonder what if...

Guilty pleasure or not, it seems horoscopes and zodiac symbols are the new trend among designers, making it once again cool to let people know you are a Sagittarius. Lilly Pulitzer, Charlotte Olympia, and others have all debuted zodiac-themed pieces for 2013.

zodiac


1. Estee Lauder "Sagittarius" Zodiac Powder Compact
2. Spring Street "Libra" Zodiac iPhone Case available at Nordstrom
3. Charlotte Olympia "Gemini" suede Slippers available at net-a-porter
4. Lilly Pulitzer "Taurus" Murfee scarf available online
5. Rebecca Minkoff "Cancer" Zodiac necklace available at piperlime
6. Charlotte Olympia "Virgo" Pandora perspex clutch available at net-a-porter

birthday dreams

April 16, 2013

Usually I'm really good about having plenty of birthday and Christmas present ideas (just ask my mother) but I've been so busy lately I've hardly had the time to think about my upcoming birthday on Sunday! However, there are a few objects of desire that have been on my mind lately...

Birthday Wishlist

1. Liberty for J. Crew Floral Scarf
2. Grace: a Memoir
3. Charlotte Olympia Taurus Slippers 
4. Ray-Ban Aviators
5. Daytrip Button-down from Anthropologie

Bold Steps

April 13, 2013

clunky, printed shoes



Spring is the time to be bold with style, to don bright colors and strange silhouettes and make style statements! Kate Spade, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Rochas have all debuted bold heels for the warmer months!

These printed shoes are easy statement pieces that go well with simple summer dresses - let the shoes do the talking by pairing them with solid colors.

denim x denim

April 4, 2013

There seems to be something so effortlessly stylish about a polished denim on denim ensemble. Chambray button-downs are the best of both worlds: professional and sleek while laid-back and comfortable. And of course, who doesn't love a good pair of jeans!

To avoid looking like you're donning a denim jumpsuit, try different shades of blue - a washed-out shirt and indigo jeans, perhaps - or go for printed pieces. And definitely play with proportions: if your shirt is oversized, make sure to polish it up with a straight leg and smart shoes.

Cara Delevingne for Free People
Photo by Garance Dore
Olivia Palermo tries out a denim skirt