Month: September 2015

After so many seasons of slinking into skinnies, denim is doing a 180 with the flared leg. Huge for spring and still making a mark this fall, the flare leg is super flattering and versatile.  As women, we are thicker in our thighs than we are from the knee down (try as you may, I fear this is just a function of our female anatomy:), hence flaring the leg out from the knee down balances out the silhouette and makes gams look longer and leaner! Some of my favorites are J Brand’s Lovestory $238, Free People’s Hi Rise 5 Pocket Flare $78 and McGuire’s Harlow Flare Stitch Pocket $227.

Now while the 70’s are a huge trend for fall, you want to be careful to keep the rest of the look modern to avoid looking too costume-y. Try pairing your flares with a white blouse. A tie-front neck with lend itself to the 70’s trend, while a classic white blouse will make the look appear more tailored. I also love these jeans with a plain, semi sheer tank top and a ton of layered necklaces (click here for hints on layering). When the temperate drops, simply throw on fitted jacket /blazer and you’re set!

As a wardrobe stylist one of the most consistent questions I am asked is how to get that perfectly layered necklace look. I like to call it accidentally chic- like you just threw on three random necklaces as you rushed out the door and it all looks so perfect and cool- little does anyone know that each piece has been perfectly coordinated. Here are a few easy rules to follow to avoid looking like Mr. T

1- Keep necklaces to a maximum of three- One should be an almost nothing, simple chain; one should be the stand-out/statement making layer and the third should lie somewhere in between.

2- Pay attention to length- you want all three necklaces to be visible and not compete. Think, short, medium and long.

3- There should be some consistent theme/color/shape that ties all the pieces together. Not to say they should all be perfectly matching strands but they should all compliment each other.

4- When all else fails, look for piece where all the layers are attached as one necklace- all the thinking is done for you!

Some of my favorites are (clockwise from top left) he Native Tiered necklace by Bauble Bar $68, the Semi Precious Circle Multi-Row Necklace by Topshop $18, Alexis Bittar’s Double Fringe Pendant $145 and the Frey necklace by Danijo $245.

Reminiscent of grunge, early Kate Moss and all things 90’s, the plaid shirt is back and better than ever! More tailored and ladylike than its predecessor, this fall must-have is super versatile. Paired with boyfriend jeans and booties it’s casual cool. Worn with a black pencil skirt and heels, it’s edgy chic. Some of my favorites are The Rails’ Hunter Plaid shirt $138, exclusive to Bloomingdale’s; Current Elliot’s The Perfect shirt $352 and J. Crew’s The Boy Shirt $89.50. If the traditional plaid isn’t your bag, Equipment’s Reese plaid silk shirt has same look but the luxe fabric dresses it up a bit and makes it perfect for the office . Ain’t no teen spirit about this grunge gone glam look!