Happy Halloween!
image taken by EJT
Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Prepping for the Polar Vortex...
If you have to wear a hat, why not just go for it!
Wool blend had with fur pom pom detail, $125 available at Calypso St. Barth
image courtesy of CalypsoStBarth.com
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Shoeday Saturday...
It's officially winter.
Boots have returned from their summer hiatus, and the dreaded socks have been worn.
A personal favorite winter boot is the biker boot - they can withstand the elements, and only get better with age.
Tod's stud-embellished leather boots, $995 available at Net-a-Porter
image courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com
Friday, October 24, 2014
Pumpkins...
EJT is not synonymous with DIY.
There is no glue gun nor hidden arsenal of crafty items.
But, glitter pumpkins do look fun. This could be an EJT approved DIY.
see the how-to here
gold pumpkin place cards
via Pinterest
images courtesy of links above
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Prepping for the Polar Vortex...
Yves Solomon's classic fur-lined parka is the epitome of cold weather chic.
Who wouldn't wish for single digit temperatures when you had a fur lined coat to put on!
$1885 available at MatchesFashion.com
image courtesy of MatchesFashion.com
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Eeny, meeny, mini ...
Often times the trends seen on the streets during fashion month can be more interesting than those on the runway. This season mini-bags in multiples were seen on sidewalks everywhere.
Two LV's are always better than one.
A M2Maletier pair
images courtesy of Style.com
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Loss of a Legend...
The one and only Mr. Oscar de la Renta.
1932-2014
after his Spring 2000 show with Naomi Campbell
after his Spring 2001 show with Carmen Kass and Gisele Bundchen
at his Spring 2011 show
after his Fall 2014 show
his final bow at his Spring 2015 show
images courtesy of Style.com
Monday, October 20, 2014
All wrapped up...
Today's down-right cold temperatures call for channeling the excellent scarf and sweater combinations at the Prabal Gurung Fall 2014 show.
A favorite look from the show
knit scarf, $975 available at M'Oda Operandi
asymmetric knit sweater, $2100 available at M'Oda Operandi
images courtesy of Style.com (1) and ModaOperandi.com (2 & 3)
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Shoeday Saturday...
The wait is finally over - Isabel Marant sneakers are here!
$475 available at MatchesFashion.com
image courtesy of MatchesFashion.com
Friday, October 17, 2014
Weekend Get-away...
I am off for a weekend out of the city,
off to Nantucket to see the leaves change, bike ride around the island, and pull out all of my favorite cashmere pieces.
great grey coat and perfectly disheveled hair,
scarf tying inspiration,
winter outfit on the sand
all images via Pinterest
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Prepping for the Polar Vortex...
Christophe Lemaire's asymmetric wool blend scarf was the toast of the FW14 shows.
The perfect blend of practicality and style, your coats will thank you.
$530 available at Net-a-Porter,
the scarf in action on the runway
images courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com and style.com
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
This would be nice...
on my arm!
Givenchy medium 'obsedia' bag, $2845 available at Net-a-Porter
image courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Living room inspirations...
Confession: I love home decor.
A pair of matching lamps, garden stools, chairs and ottomans truly make me happy.
Domaine Home, One Kings Lane and Pinterest are constantly open in my browser.
I am thinking about sprucing up my living room and can't get enough of the photos below.
lots of seating, but doesn't look crowded
great furniture placement around the fireplace
everything looks comfortable and soft here
a very classic arrangement, with fantastic wallpaper
one of the floor displays at Hive Palm Beach - the Wave painting on the wall is one of my favorite pieces
clean, crisp, and uncluttered
images via Pinterest.com, Hive Palm Beach via their instagram
Monday, October 13, 2014
Add to shopping bag...
I first spied this sleeveless cashmere turtleneck sweater over the summer. Now that Fall is in full swing, this sweater is still on my mind. Paired with jeans and a stripe button down for casual weekends around town, or with black crop pants and ballet flats for a work day.
It may now be time to 'Add to Bag'...
Autumn Cashmere cowl neck gillet, $348 available at IntermixOnline.com
image courtesy of IntermixOnline.com
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Shoeday Saturday...
Columbus Day Weekend is the epitome of a Fall weekend. Apple picking, eating fresh donuts, and switching from rosé to pinot noir. What better way to kickstart Fall than with Mary Katranzou's embellished velvet loafers! Welcome at firesides all along the northeast.
Mary Katranzou embroidered velvet loafers, $1385 available at ModaOperandi.com
image courtesy of ModaOperandi.com
Friday, October 10, 2014
Friday nostalgia...
My memories of department stores are infinite. I remember buying my Gucci 'Jackie' bag, with my own money, at Bergdorf Goodman, visiting the sparkling Judith Leiber handbags, as a child, at Neiman Marcus, the countless lunches at Bloomingdale's, attempting conversions in my head at Harrods, and walking down the grand staircase at Barneys New York, in LA. I have eaten, purchased, returned, perused, and grown-up in department stores. They were weekend destinations, bonding excursions, and education lessons (learning about fit, fabric, designers, etc).
Recently department stores have lost their luster, designers have pulled their wares in favor of opening their own shops and e-commerce has allowed the consumer to purchase in their PJs at all hours of the day and night. Business of Fashion ran a story about how department stores are trying to gain their customers back through the three R's - reliability, renovation, and maintaining their relevance in society. Its a great read on the future of retail and shopping.
image courtesy of BusinessofFashion.com
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Prepping for the Polar Vortex...
Last winter scarred us all. Frigid temperatures for days on end, the same coat over and over again.
I took to wearing multiple pairs of gloves at once, and layering my fur vest with everything.
This season I plan to be better prepared, developing an arsenal of warm items early to tackle mother nature.
First up: Theory's wool jacket with coyote fur collar. The classic shape goes from weekday to weekend, and the fur collar adds some warmth and pizazz.
Check back every Thursday, this winter, for new Polar Vortex prep items...
image courtesy of Theory.com
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
The last look...
While watching the models saunter down the runway each season is exciting, my favorite part of the show is when the designer takes their bow. What they wear to their own show is always what I am most interested in.
Phoebe Philo of Céline at her SS15 show
Stella McCartney at her namesake SS15 show
Isabel Marant at her namesake SS15 show
images courtesy of style.com
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
What's old, is new again...
Jackie Kennedy was the epitome of chic.
She made shift dresses look refined, and jeans and a tee look sophisticated.
The first lady wore Gucci's iconic hobo-style bag so often, that the house renamed the bag for her. Both master minimalist silhouettes and timeless elegance - a perfect pair.
JKO with her 'Jackie' bag in 1970
The 'Jackie' in last weekends Wall Street Journal/Off-Duty
images courtesy of style.com, pinterest.com/gucci and wsj.com
Friday, October 3, 2014
Shoeday Saturday...
Rain, rain go away!
Hunter original tall wellington boots, $140 available at Net-a-Porter
image courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com