Boo...

Happy Halloween!

image taken by EJT

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

Asymmetrical...

J.W. Anderson, known for creating new shapes and silhouettes through his clothes, has focused on the asymmetric for Fall 2014.  

wrap effect wool blend sweater

drape paneled cotton top

two-tone twill skirt

images courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Shoeday Saturday...

The wait is finally over - Isabel Marant sneakers are here! 

 $475 available at MatchesFashion.com

image courtesy of MatchesFashion.com

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

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

This would be nice...

on my arm!

Givenchy medium 'obsedia' bag, $2845 available at Net-a-Porter

image courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com

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

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

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 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

      

  

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

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

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 

Shoeday Saturday...

Rain, rain go away!

Hunter original tall wellington boots, $140 available at Net-a-Porter

image courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com