Styling Neutrals: November Favorites

Its November and instead of my favorite color being sparkle for all holidays coming up its actually nudes, putty, and camel. All these neutrals can be worn in such a variety of chic ways you really can't lose. From sweaters to layers to solid silk cocktail dresses, you can never go wrong. You can pair neutrals with black (ala Blumarine Fall runway)  or add a pop of red or berry with a gorgeous fall lip or accessory. Here are my favorites.

Hilary Rhoda by Lachlan Bailey for Harper’s Bazaar US June July 2011

Alyssa Miller by Laurence Ellis for Gioia Magazine 

Patachou Fall 2011 Campaign  Sophia Lie by Gustavo Marx

Favorite Fall Lip Color: Luca Luca Fall 2011 Runway source: Refinery 29

Favorite Fall Line for Everyday: Blumarine Fall 2011 RTW Runway

Favorite Dress: Robert Rodriguez Putty Dress - perfect color, perfect length.

Favorite Boot: I know everyone loves riding boots.. but I adore these UGG Ravenna Suede Wedge Boots

Favorite Nails: Snakeskin Manicure - DIY via the lovely Jennifer at Fab Fatale 

Freida Pinto by Max Abadian for Flare October 2011

Anastasia Kuznetsova by Wee Khim for Nuyou Singapore April 2011

Favorite Accessory: Emilio Pucci Glass Crystal Embellished Wing Earrings

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Blumarine Fall 2011 RTW Runway

Emilia Nawarecka by Marcin Tyszka for Glamour Poland October 2011 

Blumarine Fall 2011 RTW Runway

For me, Blumarine's fall RTW collection is probably the most wearable line of the season- layers of black and nude are the kind of universal chic that's appreciated wherever you go.    

I adore layering neutrals upon neutrals and love to complete the look with a unique earring or delicate gold necklace as gold compliments camel and tan like no other.  

If you ever find yourself feeling a little dull in neutrals -try adding small pops of color like an incredible burgundy lip or accessory - any gem tone will add a richness to the neutral. You can also add snakeskin prints accessories or nails - one of my favorite accessories right now.

Have a lovely weekend everyone!! :)

The Girl with the Leather Jacket..

Every time I'm in SoHo I'm inspired by how a girl is wearing her leather jacket - especially when its worn in an unexpected way. With the right cut and fit a leather jacket can be classically cool, edgy, contemporary or even super chic. Its all about the styling..

Annamara Post by Lee Broomfield for Elle Russia February 2011 

Karina Nicholson by Nicole L. Hill for Fashion Gone Rogue 

Kate Moss by Sonia Sieff for Elle France 

 
Barbara Palvin by Jan Welters for Elle France September 2011 

Terese Pagh by Eric Guillemain for L’Officiel Paris November 2011 

Isabeli Fontana for Faith Connexion Fall 2011 Campaign by Alasdair McLellan 

Melanie Galea via The Street Muse 

Ashley Smith by Guy Aroch for The Block FW 2011 

Anja Rubik for Kurt Geiger Fall 2011 Campaign 

Iselin Steiro for Cover Magazine December 2010 January 2011 by Rick Shaine 

Anja Rubik for Kurt Geiger Fall 2011 Campaign 

Photo credit: Stockholm Street Style

Natasha Poly by Lachlan Bailey for Vogue Spain November 2011

Margaret Made Stockholm Street Style carolinesmode

J.Crew Belstaff Leather Bomber Jacket 

Natalia Vodianova for Etam Fall 2010 Campaign 

 Kelsey Jean Harding by Alvin Nguyen for Papercut Magazine July 2011

My favorite way to wear leather is with a dress- especially a print or a sheath dress. It's the unexpected combinations like a leather jacket with pearls (first photo) or a leather jacket with a pencil skirt that really create a great look with a touch of edge. 

Play with bright/colorful accesoriies especially if your jacket is black or grey. As for hair; soft waves are the perfect combination of feminine and effortless and add to the total cool factor. 

And if for some reason you don't want to look too edgy you can create a more contemporary /sophisticated look by pairing leather with neutrals.

Have a lovely day everyone!

...Love Letters, Tea Dresses, and the 1940s..

Although the 1940s were a difficult time with war, separation and rations,- the love letters and fashion we attribute to that time make it feel so much more of a romantic era. It was a time where women were feminine and even in a time of war found a way to look simply incredible. This fall season the tea dresses, ankle straps, prints, and peter pan collars of the 40s have all made reappearances on the runway from designers like Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton,... and we couldn't be happier.

Lara Stone & Frida Gustavsson by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue US July 2011 

Adorable 40s wardrobe in The Notebook 

Kendra Spears by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia 

Keira Knightley in Atonement (2007) 

Barbara Palvin by Eric Guillemain for Vogue Australia September 2011

Kendra Spears by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia 

Karen Elson by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue US October 2011

Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Öhlund for Elle Sweden 

Kendra Spears by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia 

Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Öhlund for Elle Sweden

Miu Miu Fall 2011 Runway

Anna Sui Resort 2012 Collection
Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Öhlund for Elle Sweden 

Ieva Laguna by Koray Birand for Vogue Hellas October 2011 

ASOS Bird Print 40's Tea Dress - $87.80

The 1940s silhouette was semi form fitting and hit below the knee /midi, a combination that when paired with heals created an incredible figure flattering look, that was kept interesting with collars, accessories and prints.. I especially love the bird prints.
You can wear any of these looks with colored tights all through the winter or pair it with a shearling jacket or camel colored coat.
Have a lovely day everyone!

.....Wheat Fields...

 For me, there are few greater beauties than one of a wheat field. I'm sure where I'm from and how I grew up have much to do with this but there is something absolutely calming about the sound of wheat and wind interacting with one another and since the final harvest has finally wrapped up here are some of my favorite editorials and photographs of wheat fields.  

Regina Salomao Spring 2012 Campaign Jacqueline Medeiros by Gustavo Marx 

Liu Wen in Chanel by Victor Demarchelier for Vogue China February 2011 

Mona Johannesson by David Bellemere for Marie Claire Italia September 2011 

Kristina C by Leo Krumbacher for Grazia Germany 

Eye Fetch Photography Stormy Wheat Fields by Diane Loft

Liu Wen in Chanel by Victor Demarchelier for Vogue China February 2011 

Mona Johannesson by David Bellemere for Marie Claire Italia September 2011 

Regina Salomao Spring 2012 Campaign Jacqueline Medeiros by Gustavo Marx

Natalia Bogdanova by Della Bass for C Magazine September 2011

Mona Johannesson by David Bellemere for Marie Claire Italia September 2011 

The Wheat by Aeneous on Deviant Art

Regina Salomao Spring 2012 Campaign Jacqueline Medeiros by Gustavo Marx

Wheat by joshwilcox on Deviant Art

I hope you all are enjoying this first week of fall. Although I love fall fashion its kind of hard to get used to the idea that soon I will have to wear a coat everyday for the next 5-6 months...ugh...but I do look forward to all the new inspirations that always fall brings. 

Have a lovely day everyone!