Winter Wide-Leg

Daily Inspiration > When it is January in southern California and the temperatures are toying with my emotions - 56 today, 85 and sunny tomorrow - there is a staple piece in my wardrobe I am always drawn to. The wide-leg trousers. The best thing about this item is the amount of options you have while styling an outfit. In my closet I have about 3-4 Vintage pairs ranging from wool blends to polyester, beautiful coral Alice + Olivia's, and my staple denim JBrands. Not only do you have choices with the particular style of trousers but the combination of tops are endless. As you can see above, wide-legs give you the windchill coverage while allowing you the freedom for cool and simple or funky layering up-top to adjust to any unseen forecast.

Little Box Jacket

(Photo courtesy of 4th And Bleeker )

Wish List > Off the runway of another wonder from down under, Australian designer Manning Cartell delivers this beautiful piece made of 100% silk organza with contrast raffia collar and cuffs. A mutually glamorous and sexy take on the bomber jacket, this number can be worn over a pencil skirt, with boyfriend jeans, or my personal favorite: the look above. This jacket is designed to sit off the body, as I believe any sheer article of clothing should. 

$399 and this can be yours here.

The Cold War

Daily Inspiration > Every year as the end of summer stretches on and we long for the days of jeans, boots, and scarves, we imagine these amazing fall and winter outfits that we will wear. Then, the seasons change and we are freezing. We look into our closets every morning and we want so badly to be cute but to hell with it, I can't even feel my fingers. This is the cold battle. The point where you want so badly to look good but you want to stay warm and toasty. Let's remember that even in the cold weather and even with layers, ladies we can look good. Put a little extra time into your outfit and avoid sweats and overuse of Uggs. 

Like Karl Lagerfeld said, "Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants."

Chloé Pre-Fall 2013

Lookbook Lovin' > Chloé celebrated its 60th anniversary last season and designer Clare Waight Keller continues to do the brand justice as we see in the Pre-Fall 2013 collection. The English designer brings her own sense of mixes but the French point-of-view designs make up the staple pieces, such as the flounced organza cocktail dress in pale mint (above left). Trousers and shirt dresses were smartly belted and tweed appears in a wonderful shaped jacket or two. Drawing on 60's mod for inspiration and emphasizing "Carnaby St. shapes" such as boyish cropped trousers, Waight Keller delivers a collection that is soft and beautiful with a vintage touch. 

View entire collection here.

Nude Inspiration

Daily Inspiration > Nude and neutral. Here are a few of my favorite looks using completely different pieces in neutral and nude colors, all making fantastically chic and stylish outfits. I know we all have some destroyed boyfriends jeans and a grey crew neck in our closets. Get inspired. Create. 

Xo