Getting dressed is difficult lately. Everything in my closet feels tired and blah. Everything in the stores feels expensive and lackluster. What happened to fun? Clothes that made you feel good and excited to leave the house. This JW Anderson knit skirt is just that. Flirty scallops, begging to be paired with Swiss-dot tights, ready for a night out on the town!
A friend recently asked me, what my go-to evening bag was. I have a few, but I can tell you, it is not a clutch! Working in celebrity styling, the client is always paired with a clutch for evening. Useless rectangular hard-cases, barely holding a lipstick, awkwardly held in the hand, forgotten when tucked under the shoulder. Why would someone subject themselves to this torture?
In Fall and Winter, my go-to is The Row's Ascot bag. Mary Kate and Ashley, if you are reading, please bring this back! The one I own is velvet, and perfectly slouchy. Large enough to hold everything I need for a night out, and fits perfectly just above my wrist. I can hold a glass of wine with one hand, and partake in the passed hors d'oeuvres with the other. I would buy this bag ten times over, in every fabrication. For now, I'll continue searching the resale sites.
I'm not opposed to a crossbody for evening. Again, hands-free for partying. A Chanel wallet-on-a-chain is a classic, no brainer. Instantly elevates any outfit, holds your essentials (your doorman may have to hold your keys in order to fit that extra lip gloss), and works for any occasion. Wrap the chain around twice for a more polished look. This is another good wallet-on-a-chain, and you can never go wrong with Bottega Veneta.
I know, my evening bag choices do not scream evening, maybe that is why I like them. I could use any one of these for a Saturday night out, or a family get-together. Versatility is key. I think this Judith Lieber is adorable, and timeless (and has a chain!), but I can count on one hand the amount of times I would leave the house with it. It just doesn't make sense to me.
Go out, have fun, think about where you are going, you don't want to be that girl in the corner clutching a clutch.
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The art of the white button-down.
Isaac says, eat the ice cream!
image via Habitually Chic
Everyone seems to resolve to clear the clutter, take stock of their belongings, minimize their lives right about now. Great, good for you. But, you better not just be tossing things out. Vogue has compiled an exhaustive list of consignment shops for clothing and accessories of all kinds.
My words of advice, try everything on. That item you will wear, one day, on the perfect occasion, guess what, it doesn't fit. Sort in to keep, sell, donate, and tailor piles. You will be shocked by what you find.
image via Damsel in Dior/Pinterest
...to leave this for me under the tree.
This mini Chanel tennis bag has my name all over it!
Digital declutter... this is at the top of my to-do list. There are a lot of apps on my phone that I never look at.
The world lost a true legend with the passing of Barbara Walters. The stories told about her are delightful and charming, she was truly one in a million.
A recent visit to L'Appartement 4F in Brooklyn Heights, has me obsessed with this charming neighborhood, and I'm not the only one.
The Deeda Blair book is on my list of purchases in the New Year. Her Q&A with NY Mag makes me admire her more.
I love a moodboard, but this has hit an extreme.
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