Posts tagged ‘pumps’
The Beauty of the Suit
Topshop suit | Equipment blouse | Lulu Frost necklace | Michael Kors heels | Seiko watch
Allow me to make a generalization: I have often thought mens clothing to be very boring. Obviously the likes of Simon Doonan, Hamish Bowles, and Johnny Depp are excluded from this proclamation, but given the “everyday man” in his suit and tie (hey Justin!), there’s just not a lot there. Or so I thought.
In the last year however, I have accumulated several suits. Plaid, velvet, grey, and black, these coordinated two-pieces have become my sartorial savior in many a fashion bind. Do I wear them together all the time? No. But neither do men. I have seen my brother pair his grey blazer with jeans, his matching grey slacks with a navy sweater, and I have also seen him wear both pieces at the same time with a crisp button-down and tie. So much versatility with just two key pieces! Bananas!
As a preview to one of next week’s post, I have decided to show a not so neutral suit that pairs with essentially everything in any girls wardrobe. Here we go:
Behold the above image — a suit paired together for the classy, work-focused lady. With a silky white button-down, standard black pumps, and a slightly eccentric necklace, this girl could easily be going to the office or attending happy hour with friends; my guess is she’s the white wine type.
Below we have the cool girl who probably lives somewhere in Brooklyn or the East Village. She works at a creative ad agency, has a lot of guy friends, and has one of those sexy raspy voice because she likes to smoke Parliament Lights in between glasses of Jameson on the rocks. Her laid back t-shirt and beat up chucks may give off the vibe that she’s messy, but M-F she’s got her head in the game as is evident by her designer bag.
Topshop pants | R13 shirt | A.J. Morgan sunglasses | Anya Hindmarch bag | Vita Fede bracelet | Converse shoes
Then we have the California transplant (or maybe she lives in LA right now, but I’m in New York and I just picture her here). Never one to let go of her easy breezy Pacific lifestyle, she’s brought all her doily vintage inspired dresses with her. But to add a bit of edge to her west-coast-best-coast flair, she tosses in a bold lip and cozy flannel to fight off that New England almost-spring air.
Topshop blazer | Proenza Schouler bag | Dolce Vita dress | Mac ‘Ruby Woo’ lipstick | Jacquie Aiche earcuff | Ralph Lauren shirt | Asos boots
And lastly we have the mix-master who can essentially wear anything and look put together; which also happens to be the beauty of the suit. Here we have the grunge factor — flannel, boyfriend tee, converse — but the combo of the tailored blazer and matching trousers make her look like the type of person who would leave a note if she hit your car pulling into a parking spot. She also probably has a really hot boyfriend, which is where she got that boyfriend shirt and flannel. Just sayin’.
Topshop suit | R13 shirt | Converse shoes | Ralph Lauren shirt | Vita Fede bracelet | Seiko watch
Stay tuned for next week’s post where I replicate all of the above with the pieces of my own wardrobe and not the world wide web. Goodbye.
Bee to a Sandwich
Orange is a recurring color/theme on here, but I wouldn’t even consider it one of my favorite colors (for those of you wondering, my favorite color is green). There’s something about the inevitable orange pop(!) that draws me to it like a bee to a sandwich.
As I’ve mentioned, bright and bold accessories are a must for those dreary outfits (read: fat days when you want to wear black from head to toe). You may feel like shit about your look, but I guarantee people will notice your bright accessories before they notice your bland outfit (read: fupa). But back to the color orange…
The citrus color plays an integral role in our lives beyond the world of OJ (not Simpson) and vitamin C. Construction sites use the standout color to say “don’t fucking walk in here”; it’s become one of the two colors of Halloween and Thanksgiving due to the pumpkin factor; prisoners usually wear the color so they’re easily spottable if trying to escape; it’s the color of the California state poppy; Buddhist monks wear orange robes; orangutans have to wear the darn color every day; I could go on…
But obviously its most important role is providing my brain-dead, jet-lagged self with a pop of color for outfits when I have no energy to think past jeans and a white shirt.
Zara coat & shirt | Gap jeans | J.Crew bag | Nine West heels | DIY necklace (see how-to here) | Minusey & vintage bracelets | Elizabeth & James sunglasses c/o
// photos by Emily Malan
The Double Bs
Sexy time dresses have their place, and my closet is rarely one of them. I’ll wear form hugging pieces every now and then, but for the most part I stay away from items that hug the Double Bs – the boobs and the butt. But(t) sometimes you have to embrace your inner Marilyn, Brigitte, and Snooki, and flaunt what you got. Such was my mindset when I received this Cut25 body con dress, which I knew upon opening was going to be all up in my Double Bs. Since it was still a little too cool outside for naked arms, I threw on a simple black blazer, which ended up yielding a more conservative look that could perhaps even be appropriate for the after work cocktail? Perchaps? Gin martini straight up, extra olives? Hmmmkaaay.
Also, if you’re like me and prefer to detract from your Double Bs, the blazer is a great way to go. Everyone knows you’re still wearing a tight dress under there but they’re not seeing your Beyonce. Having said that, after a few gin martinis Beyonce may just be ready to come out and do the Single Ladies dance. And that is where I shall end today.
{ Club Monaco Blazer, Cut25 Dress c/o Bib & Tuck, Zara Heels, Kate Spade Purse (similar here), Shashi and Forever21 Bracelets, MAC Lipstick in Morange }
// photos by Emily Malan
A Week in Review
{ My collection of Converse }
So much for a week that started off great, I’m now horizontal, in my bed, with the flu. My friend Erin kindly reminded me that this always happens to me after Fashion Week (except that one time I got the flu right in the middle of the week), so I’m hoping for a speedy recovery so that I may watch the Oscars sitting upright, champagne glass in hand.
Forgive me for being brief today but hopefully I’ll be back up and blabbing by Monday! Until then, check out some bits before I was taken under by a 102° fever.
{ New tropical print blouse from Zara }
{ A colorful and festive invite to my friend’s wedding in Miami }
{ More kitty paraphernalia lands on my phone }
{ Cork shoes ready for a wine stain c/o 7 For All Mankind }
Shoe Candy
When it comes to situations where I’m forced to wear a LBD or a relatively basic get-up, I always try to spice up my ensemble with bright, bold accessories. While chunky bangles and layered necklaces certainly play a significant role in adding some texture, I find that nothing really livens up an outfit like a pair of brightly colored heels. Believe it or not, finding a good pair of colorful heels isn’t as easy as one would think…much like an LBD, little black heels are much easier to come by than a pair of turquoise blue stilettos.
With my brother’s fiance’s bachelorette party this weekend, fashion week (*gasp!*) only a few weeks away, and my brother’s wedding at the end of September, I am definitely going to be needing a few pairs of spiffy new colorful heels to brighten up my closet. Here are some that I’m considering:
- Manolo Blahnik Deci – $665
- Sergio Rossi Pointed Court Shoe – $194
- Donna Karan Minx Sandal – $482
- Aldo Orpin Heel – $50
- Pura Lopez Suede Sandal – $103
- Steve Madden Caryssa Heel – $90
- Christian Louboutin Lady Bow – $735
- Gianmarco Lorenzi Multi-Strap Satin Sandal – $246
- Butter Women’s Platform Sandal – $258
