Six books that simply must be talked about. Why we’re all so tired. Who will win (and who should win) this year’s Oscars. How to prepare for Spring Break related travel delays. Social hobbies! 7 new thriller series based on books (hooray!). How to style Spring’s ten hero items. Entertaining advice from Colu Henry. Rockstuds are back (!?) The history of the Burberry trench coat. Must-see movies that were overlooked by The Oscars. How to stop overthinking . . .
There is something really fresh right now about fringe, especially when you use it as a layering piece. I already loved a fringe top, but saw them more as a warm-weather night-out piece. . . I have this top in black (pictured above!) and love it with my High Sport pants, or over something silky like my La Ligne Colby pants. But then I read Kelly Klein’s piece on Substack, and she gave me such great inspiration to wear them under a blazer. The end result feels really fun and fresh. I wouldn’t have thought of this on my own, but I really love how it looks. I wore this Zara top in LA for a fun anniversary dinner with my boyfriend (I wore it with these same Khaite jeans) and felt flirty and fun. My latest fringe acquisition is this top from Sea. I think this is my favorite of all my fringey pieces, as I like a little upper arm coverage
One color combo I love right now is red and purple. It feels very fresh and fun . . . less predictable than red and blue, and besides, purple is having such a moment right now! I borrowed this purple Chanel bag from Vivrelle and had so much fun mixing it in with other colors in my wardrobe. Yellow, aqua, and chartreuse were all winning complements, but red and purple was far and away my favorite combination. I personally love a colorblocking moment: kick flares and a cardigan, in contrasting shades. But if that feels too bold, why not try jeans, a red polo sweater, and a purple bag or shoe? Just like with any color combo or trend, you can do a lot or a little. BTW: how fab is this Zara top that combines both colors in one piece!?
We are back with our biweekly edit of under-$200 favorites. There are so many great pieces to love right now, especially as I think about what I want to wear this Spring. I am a broken record about this, but if you are new here, I have a “great style under $200” section on my ShopMy page that I update multiple times a week, if not every day. Both Carly and I spend quite a bit of time tracking down pieces at this price point that feel well-made, special, and fun. I aim to share a roundup like this every two weeks (the last installment is right here) as there are so many great items out there that won’t break the bank. Right now, a few personal favorites are . . .
Lately, I have been really drawn to a statement coat. There are so many good ones. You can do feathers or embellishment, fur accents, tweedy textures . . . silky satins, or all of the above. Wear them out to dinner over a more formal ensemble, or use them to punch up basic jeans and a tee. In this case, the coat is the outfit. Today, I’m rounding up some of my personal favorites. I own several of these and am tempted by many more. This winter white embellished coat is on mega mega sale and this beautifully made Stine Goya coat is half off. Too many fun options!
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