Not so basic...

After reading this article about how not to be 'basic' in ballet flats, 

I learned that thanks to Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant, Repetto, etc, the comfortable classic is back in rotation.    

When did they leave?

These from Bottega Veneta will make a perfect not-so-basic addition to your summer wardrobe.

image courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com

In bloom...

Spring has sprung!

image by EJT

Scene stealer...

Pony hair espadrilles.  

May seem indulgent - combing two perishable materials into one shoe, but the outcome is nothing short of stellar.

The Céline version has been on my mind for seasons, a bit of an investment with a $500+ price tag.  And, Manebi, a new designer to Net-a-Porter, who has come out with a similar shape, for a fraction of the price.

The Céline version

The Manebi version

images courtesy of Céline.com and Net-a-Porter.com

The day has come...

If you need me, I'll be at the movies!

KU, CD, and LM at the NYC premiere of The Other Women, Thursday April 25th.

image courtesy of JustJared.com

Palm Beach Style…

Palm trees at night along Worth Avenue

Pineapples in the wild

Vintage tiles

Detail of the fabric on the veranda chairs at the Breakers

Fountain at the Breakers

Palm Tree

Painted toes by the pool

all photos by the EJT

New tee...

Dior's new "tee shirt" earrings.

The chicest tee I've ever seen.

For information visit: Dior.com

image courtesy of Dior.com

Traveling clothes…

How do you travel? 

Gone are the days of wearing your Sunday Best to head to the airport.  With today's excessive screening, protocol and lines, traveling is not the event it once was.   This does not mean that your wardrobe has to suffer.  Take cues from Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Gwyneth Paltrow below.  Simple grey jeans and a grey top are sophisticated and comfortable - the ultimate traveling ensemble.  

  

RWH smartly wearing layers, to bundle during the flight, and remove upon arriving to warmer weathers.  

GP with a compact tote and travel appropriate heels.

images courtesy of WhoWhatWear.com

Easy like Sunday morning...

with Porter, Style.com/Print and the New York Times.

Does it get any better?

image  by EJT

The White Blouse...

A closet cannot have too many white blouses.

Crisp white cotton, ivory silk, cool linen, long sleeve, short sleeve, sleeveless… the options are infinite.  

TWB immediately gives your winter uniform a springtime boost. 

GP looks effortlessly chic in an oxford tee, crop black pants, minimal accessories and sleek blonde pony. 

Get GP's look here.

image courtesy of Pinterest.com

Trenched...

Too warm for your wool coat, still too cold to go without, it is trench weather!   Originally created for British and French soldiers to wear during the first word war, the classic shape has become a closet staple and a timeless topper.

See my trench picks in the EJT Shops now.

images courtesy of:

Pinterest: Francoise Hardy, Charlize Theron, Carolyn Murphy and Kate Moss

Harper's Bazaar: Alexa Chung

Chain gang...

A small black leather chain link bag is a closet essential. They always work and never go out of style.  

Each of the below add their own touch to modernize a classic.

Lanvin happy 'mini pop' quilted cross-body, $1640 available at Barneys.com

*chain links + grosgrain ribbon = happy!

Saint Laurent betty mini chain shoulder bag, $1550 available at NeimanMarcus.com

*a new take on the gold chain

Stella McCartney falabella shoulder bag, $895 available at NeimanMarcus.com

*Stella's trademark links

Jil Sander leather shoulder bag, $1100 available at Net-a-Porter.com

*Jil Sander brings out the statement chain

Gucci soho leather chain cross-body bag, $895 available at NeimanMarcus.com

*Boho with fringe

images courtesy of Barneys.com, NeimanMarcus.com and Net-a-Porter.com

Isabel via Madewell...

Isabel Marant's flirty pintucks and lace tops for spring are on everyone's radar.  

Sadly, the $800 price tag is less alluring.  

Enter the Madewell version.  

Their cotton, feminine tank is pretty similar to Isabel's and at $88

 you can afford the rest of the outfit too!

(top) Isabel Marant ojima lace and silk top, $800 currently sold out at Net-a-Porter.com

(bottom) Madewell memento cotton top, $88 available at Madewell.com

images courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com and Madewell.com

Welcome EJT Shops...

EJT Shops is finally here!

Purchase items featured on the EJT, plus more things on my radar with ease.

Happy Shopping!

xx EJT

image courtesy of pinterest.com/britishvogue

The wait is almost over...

Confession: I will be at the movie theater on April 25th when The Other Woman premieres. 

I have been waiting for this film to come out for ages (here and here).  

The film takes place in NYC and the Hamptons, where the three leading ladies, Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, and Kate Upton, are designer clad throughout - Stella McCartney, Altuzarra, Isabel Marant, and the list goes on.  

In true form the costars have been hitting their marks on the press tour for the film as well. 

Remember CD in VB last week?  It continues...   

LM in Delposso, KU in Christian Siriano, and CD in Dior at the Amsterdam premiere.

KU in vintage, CD in The Row, and LM in Giles at the London premiere.

A snip-it of the film:

images courtesy of JustJared.com

EJT kitchen...

Let me preface by saying that this is not, nor will it ever be, a food blog. 

Avocado toasts have taken over the food world lately, blogs, instagrams, and menus alike. 

I could go into the benefits of avocados, but I won't.

Quite simply, they are delicious, and this is one of the easiest healthy snacks to make. 

Start with a grain bread, this one from Eli's works well.

Once the bread is toasted add mashed avocado mixture and crushed red pepper flakes. 

Enjoy with an iced coffee! 

All photos taken by EJT at the EJT Kitchen

Seeing blue...

Everlane's small structured leather pouch is a must have.

Large enough to hold your iPad, sleek enough to bring to a cocktail party.

At under $100, you can buy one in every color!

image courtesy of Everlane.com

Wardrobe additions...

It is that time of year for a closet clean up.  

Discard anything you have not worn in the past 12 months, and make room for new additions.

Currently I am on the lookout for neutral pieces, that will work into the warmer summer months.  Enter, Emerson Fry.  

The chic New England designer creates 'modern, clean, versatile, long-lasting pieces' without guilt inducing prices. 

Short topper in white brocade

*immediately elevates jeans and a tee

Portia skirt in white brocade

*the wrap effect is reminiscent of Isabel Marant, yet wallet friendly

Drop sleeve shirt in flax

*ultimate go to outfit

images courtesy of EmersonFry.com

EJT eyes...

Pineapples!

Charlotte Olympia ana embellished perspex shoulder bag, $1495 available at Net-a-Porter.com

Mother of Pearl frank in silk-appliqued cotton mini dress, $1090 available at Net-a-Porter.com

Merchant Archive Collection pineapple bucket, $225 available at Farfetch.com

Zara Home pineapple table, $189 available at ZaraHome.com

images courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com, Farfetch.com and ZaraHome.com