...You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto..

I always seem to reach for red when I'm not quite sure what to wear- something about wearing red always makes you look like you gave a tremendous amount of forethought to your outfit. This fall my favorite shade of red is tomato- a brighter medium red with slight orange tones.

Ksenia V. by Zhang Jingna for Elle Singapore July 2011

Nimue Smit by Serge Leblon for Another S/S 2011

J.Crew Souvenir dress Chili Pepper

Yulia Terentieva by Matthias Vriens-McGrath for Elle UK May 2011

Nadia Serlidou by Koray Birand for Harper’s Bazaar Turkey June 2011

Elisa Sednaoui by Nico for Harper’s Bazaar Spain July August 2011

Olivia Wilde by Tesh for Marie Claire US August 2011

Dolce & Gabbana Summer 2011 Vlada Nimue & Sara B
Eva by Adrian Mesko for Grazia Australia

Anna Rudenko by Bèla Adler & Salvador Fresneda for Si Style 

Laetitia Casta by Michelangelo di Battista for Elle France July 2011

I might be completely partially biased because red happens to be my favorite color but I find that having red on hand is as almost as useful as black.  While black makes you look chic and slim, red makes you look bright and vivacious. And the best part is that red, specifically tomato red, is a perfect transition shade.

Sorry we haven't posted recently, between trips to New York, working on our fall collection, and preparing for our move to Philadelphia we have neglected our blog. 

Thanks to all you lovelies for being so patient with us! :)

On a side note if any of you out there are in Philadelphia we'd love any tips, recommendations, suggestions.

Have a lovely day everyone!

Summer Florals

One of my favorite things about summer is lounging around the flowers while dressed like one...

Alla Kostromicheava by Cedric Buchet H&M magazine summer 2011

Brynja Jónbjarnardóttir by Toby Knott

 

Julie Rode by Signe Vilstrup for Elle Denmark

 

Zoe Deschanel for Lucky Magazine April 2011 

 

Anna Rudenko by Bèla Adler & Salvador Fresneda for Si Style 

 

Mayara Marchi by Matthias Vriens-McGrath for Glamour Russia 

 

Anthropologie Last Blooming Skirt

Anthropologie Autmn Bulbs Maxi

Mayara Marchi by Matthias Vriens-McGrath for Glamour Russia

Caroline Winberg by Frédéric Pinet for Marie Claire UK May 2011

I always love to pay attention to styling options for florals and often get inspiration from unexpected pairings like a denim shirt with a floral skirt or a retro inspired pencil skirt with a floral print tank. 

What or who do you look at for styling inspiration?

Styling Inspiration: Victoria Lee for L’Officiel Singapore June July 2011

It's always exciting to see an editorial with fantastic styling of separates that you can actually wear everyday. Such is the case with this editorial featuring Victoria Lee for L’Officiel Singapore June July 2011 issue.

 

This ed. is proof that everyday separates can look phenomenal if they are the proper fit.

It also goes to show how important it is to style your hair- I adore how they fit Victoria with dark, rich auburn hair in a curly bob that is more contemporary but with an obvious nod to retro. Taking the time to style your hair differently than your everyday look will not only upgrade your separates from business casual to truly fashionable, but will also add a little excitement and variation to your day..and who doesn't need a little more of that :) 
  
After seeing this editorial I've been inspired to try something new. Youtube tutorials are a great source of hairstyling tutorials and ideas - I particularly love the ingenious expertise of Pixiwoo.

Have a lovely day everyone!

The Tangerine Files

Summer is all about color but making brights more sophisticated than fun can sometimes be tricky. While coral is perfect for summer weddings and the beach where you want a bright head-turning look, a more subdued tangerine can be more sophisticated whether head to toe or as an accent piece, separate or accessory.

 Mademoiselle en Fleur - Italian Marie Claire April 2011

 Behati Prinsloo for Madewell Looks We Love May 2011

 Giedre Dukauskaite by Paul Schmidt for Marie Claire Italia May 2011

 Ieva Laguna for Elle France by Takay 

 Massimo Dutti May 2011 Lookook Juji Ivanyuk

Luca Luca Spring 2011 RTW 

 Twinkle Resort 2011

Anais Pouliot by Max Farago for Vogue Japan May 2011

Opposed to coral that looks fantastic with white, tangerine is an excellent way to liven neutrals and earthy tones. The result is a easy, sophisticated combination with the perfect amount of color.

Have a lovely day everyone :)

....Lemonade on a Summer Day..

Since today marks the first official day of Summer I think we should all share some lemonade.

Gisele Bundchen by Carter Smith Elle France

Dorothy Perkins Lemon Crossover Dress

Lemon_Tree_by_SchwarzWieEbenholZ

Alina Baikova for Vogue Australia March 2011 by Nicole Bentley

Lemon Print Sundress

Julie Rode by Signe Vilstrup for Elle Denmark 

Lemon_Blossom_by_Skiabella

Stella Mccartney Pleated Silk Skirt with Citrus Print

Kate Spade Lemon Drop Small Framed Lella Clutch

Moschino Cheap & Chic -Lemon Print Poplin Dres

 

Anthropologie Meyer Lemon Bracelet

would you like a little ice or a lot of ice?

 Happy First Day of Summer Everyone! Have a great day..

..A White Lace Summer..

A bright white dress is already the ultimate compliment to sun-kissed skin, what to take the look to the height of chic? Add battenburg lace, lace overlays, cutouts and insets.... oh, and those three little words:
Dolce & Gabbana

Kristina C by Leo Krumbacher for Grazia Germany

Constance Jablonski by Alex Cayley  for Vogue Spain February 2011
Penelope Cruz in Dolce & Gabbana for Vogue US June 2011

 
Chanel Iman by David Vasiljevic for Elle UK February 2011

Kristina C by Leo Krumbacher for Grazia Germany
 

Mila Kunis, LA Magazine

Dolce and Gabbana Lace Dress

Kristina C by Leo Krumbacher for Grazia Germany

Celina van amstel by txema Yeste Marie Claire Italia April 2011

Vanessa Hegelmaier by Matthias Vriens-McGrath for Elle UK April 2011

Regina Feokistova Marie Claire Spain 2011

There is surely soon to be a bounty of white lace dresses available in stores- be sure that the one you choose has a defined waist seam so your figure will always remain intact and you will not look a size larger.

Also remember white that dresses love brown belts. If you prefer to wear a cardigan with your dress, yellow and pistachio keep the look cool and breezy, while thin black strappy shoes and a red cardigan will help you channel la dolce vita!