What I’m Wearing: Bold Brights to Beat the Winter Blues

December 28, 2023

There’s an easy way to beat your winter blues - and it doesn’t involve a tanning bed.

A cold-weather pick-me-up is as easy as adding a dose (or two) of electric color to your look. Vibrant yellows, radiant reds and pinks are my go-to happy colors during winter. Layering these bold brights is my favorite way to punch up a winter wardrobe.

If you’re easing into this trend, pair it down with opaque tights or a neutral-toned separate. When in doubt, throw on a brightly-hued shoe.
Wearing: Patterson J. Kincaid blouse via Nordstrom Rack, F21 skirt ($6!), H&M blazer, Cynthia Rowley bag (similar), Steve Madden shoes

Will you wear bold brights this winter? Or do you reserve yours for warm-weather months only?

What I’m Wearing: Boyfriend Blazers

December 15, 2023
The Boyfriend Blazer is an uber-versatile wardrobe essential: You can style it casually with jeans for a chic, laid-back weekend vibe; or dress it up for a more polished look that’s just right for night.
I’ve been adding a menswear flair to my ensembles with this oversized H&M version lately.

 

The key to wearing this piece is to balance the masculine effect of the jacket with something super-feminine, like a ruffled blouse, sky-high pumps or micro-mini skirt. When spring rolls around, I’ll be styling it with short-shorts and a sequin tank.
How do you style this piece? Ultimately, you can’t go wrong with the classic cut of a black boyfriend blazer!
Wearing: H&M blazer, F21 skirt and shoes, Gap skit, Michael Kors watch, Ralph Lauren necklace

Off-the-Set Style: Blake Lively

December 12, 2023

Even though we must endure five long weeks without Gossip Girl, that doesn’t mean we have to halt our weekly fashion digests, does it? Until our favorite Upper East Siders return to our TV sets on January 16, get your GG fix with me in reviewing our favorite stars’ ensembles — both behind the scenes and off the set.

Let’s start by style-stalking the lovely Serena, i.e. Blake Lively:

Blake is wearing Theoroda and Callum wedges, Victoria Beckham zip jeans and a quilted Chanel bag.
Get her look for less with a wide-brimmed hat from Forever 21, H&M leather trousers and ASOS wedges (they’re on sale!).

Cozy up in these shearling boots from Ugg Australia (bottom), as seen on Blake between takes on the Gossip Girl set. That top pair is from Madewell, I need ’em!
Leaving a Barnes & Noble in NYC, just another stylish Sunday! … in a leather Burberry coat, Opening Ceremony dress, Louboutin pumps and a D&G bag. Get her look for less with a J. Crew trench, cashmere Burberry scarf, Aldo shoes and a KDNY bag.  
Spotted: Blake smiling on the set… in a sequined Gryphon sweater, Mike & Chris jacket and J. Brand coated leggings. 
Get her look for less with a Warehouse top, Topshop skinnies, Blowfish boots, a Modcloth moto jacket and a Tory Burch shoulder bag. 

What I’m (Still) Wearing: Sheer Maxis

November 30, 2023

Sheer skirts and see-through maxis had a major moment this season.

I found this dress on sale for $10 at Urban Outfitters last week, and I couldn’t image tucking it into the back of my closet until next spring! Fortunately, with a few simple styling tricks, these floor-sweeping frocks are here to stay as we head through fall into winter.

Wearing: Urban Outfitters dress, Forever21 blazer, Tory Burch Reva flats, Ray-Ban aviators
So as long as rain isn’t threatening from the sky and snow isn’t coating the ground, the maxi has gone (nearly) seasonless in my book. The key to styling these longer-in-length dresses during cooler temperatures is to counter-act the dramatic impact with a less feminine accent… and a warm one, at that! 
If you’re up for trying this trend, here are two (more) of my favorite style ideas: You can’t go wrong with slouchy boots and a knitted caridgan, or black booties and a leather aviator jacket. 
Modcloth dress, Helmut Lang sweater, Guiseppe Zanotti booties, House of Harlow necklace, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag
ASOS dress, Topshop jacket, Maje clutch, Jeffrey Campbell shoes, Modcloth ring
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