I love the Jackie O sensibility of this jacket coupled with the silvered linen coolness. This is so easy to wear - just slip it on over a t-shirt and jeans as is pictured. But, you could dress this up too. Because it has volume, this jacket […]
I don’t usually go for all-over patterns, but I really like the bold shapes, the exuberant poppy color and the way that it is mixed with the white, black and tan — features which, when combined with the rigid structure, give it a sculptural look. I […]
The graphic nature of this satin blouse and its clean lines make it stand out. In addition to the striking pattern of the wool embroidery, I really like the v-neck with its tasseled ties and radiating pleats. It has a slip-on ease and […]
This bag has a great 70’s Belle du Jour chicness. I tend to carry fairly large bags with me during the day because they fit a lot of stuff and well, we seem to need so much stuff these days. Sometimes though, I […]
How cute is this jacket? Seriously. I love the contrasting patterns on the pockets and cuffs. I also like the whimsical touch of the buttons on the collar. And, the fact that this is a navy tweed, instead of grey, brown or black, on a cream background also adds to the […]
I don’t care much for round-toe ballet flats because I don’t think they’re very flattering as they tend to shorten the look of the leg. But, I do like flats that have a more square shaped toe, like these from Hollywould. Not only are they more flattering, but they are very comfortable as […]
I realized that an image does not do this shirt justice after having seen it in person. I love the use of humble denim in such an intricate, tailored way. The sleeves and back are ruffled and each shoulder has an epaulet which buttons in the back. […]
I spotted these cuffs in the window of a Madison Avenue shop called Pat Areias and fell in love with them right away. The combination of cool silver and exotic skins is refreshing and I liked them even more when I found out how affordable they are. They can be custom-made in virtually […]
First, the “vest” on this blouse is clever and cheeky. Then, the dove grey and light blue make for a beautiful color combination. On top of that, additional details such as the pleating, the black piping, the ties at the neck and the buttons converge to make this something out of the ordinary. […]
How cool are these shoes? The contrast between the black patent leather and the cork gives them a modern edge. I also like the pointed shape of the peeptoe and the triangular shape of the heel. They are glamorous and casual at the same time — something that can be worn with […]
Evening Dress, 1957 by James Galanos
Photo: Philadelphia Museum of Art
The clothes of 3 great designers are currently being exhibited at the Philadephia Museum of Art. A Passion for Perfection: James Galanos, Gustave Tassel, Ralph Rucci highlights prized items from the museum’s costume collection which are well worth seeing not just for their inspiring beauty, […]
This dress from Rachel Roy is effortless chic. The colors are classic, but the details are not. I find this type of off-the shoulder neckline to be very […]
This dress is a bit avant garde and I think it is so cool. I love the Mediterranean tones and the fact that the design is very original. Still, it’s not too crazy as it is a take-off of a man’s shirt. I like the combination of the feminine (floaty organza […]
I absolutely love this lacquered red canvas bag. I have a weakness for red handbags as I tend to wear a lot of black, white, grey and navy and find that a red bag gives a perfect punch of color. The red here […]
