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White Oufit:
Ivory Bamboo-Blend Belted Pinstripe Jacket
Metallic Quilted Shoulder Bag
Kate Spade Gold ‘Valletta’ Leather Large ‘Miranda’ Hobo
Herringbone Newsboy Cap-Brown
Chenille Driving Cap-White
Kenneth Cole New York Un-Beweavable T-Straps
Via Spiga Epoch T-Straps
Delman Roxanne Heels in Black

Black Outfit:
Via Spiga Black Cotton Long Jacket
YSL Black Goatskin ‘Rive Gauche’ Tote
Fashion Flairs Double Handle Lock Bag
Tribeca by Kenneth Cole Live Large
Seven Jeans Dojo Jeans
Vintage Army Cap
Herringbone Cadet Cap-Black

The look below was inspired from the KA7 Sweater. I’m trying to be good and not get it but I feel very weak. This is what I’m imagining I’d assemble it with. The sweater is perfect for those evenings to meet up with friends for drinks after work, with the bolero you’re covered for work.

Where to Get It

VPL Hemisphere Jacket

KA7 Sweater w/Strap

Alvin Valley Pant

Jimmy Choo Flats

Kenneth Jay Lane Octopus Ring

Gucci Romy Tote

Be&D Rffled Bag

Kooba Bag

Luxe for Less

Here’s a similar look I put together for considerably less $$$. This look is much more casual as you can see. Probably not suitable for work but more like a day out furniture shopping Also, I would not recommend going LB (low-budget) on EVERYTHING in your outfit. It’s really more preferable to mix in some luxe with the cheaper pieces. Use discretion!

Where to Get It

Welch Top

Manolin Cardigan

Alannis Sunglasses

Express Editor Pants (available in store)

Heart Pendant Necklace

Mia Hepburn Flats

Detective Bag $49.99

Sabina Hobo

Tano Miss Understood Bag

It’s Saturday. You’re about to head out for a day with the girls toting around Union Square… the Ferry Building Farmers Market… or maybe just strolling down the Haight. You know you’ll be on your feet until dusk and you’ll want to be fully focused on the task at hand — shopping. Here’s a look I’d pick out just for you. Comfortable flat boots your feet will thank you for, a slouchy hobo you won’t waste arms or hands on, and a durable distressed leather jacket so hot you know every sales clerk will give you the nod.

Links:

Mike & Chris Distressed Lambskin Jacket

Blue Heights Paige Denim Sinny Jean

Jean Paul Gaultier Leather Hobo

Loeffer Randall Kit Boots

Disney Couture Tinkerbell Necklace

My first Project. I’m helping a friend step up her look to a new level. She’s not unstylish by any means but she wants to freshen up her look. I applaud her for leaning out of her comfort zone. So many women have the potential to improve their daily style but seem content to walk into the office everyday with the same old ribbed sweater and basic slacks. I can’t say I’m not guilty of falling into a style rut every once in a while but it’s important not to fall too deep. On those days I spend a little extra time putting my look together I find myself more effective at work that day or a little more loose and light.

I’ll go into more detail as to how I’m approaching this new project but for now I’ll leave you with my very first "look" for my girl "Snoopy".

This is something I see Snoopy wearing to the office or to meet a client (she works in Real Estate). She could also pull this off for a social day time gathering on the weekend. What I like about this look is that it’s classy with the romantic peasant top and soft trench, but the pants add the edge and helps to offset too much sweet. Same with the eelskin slingbacks. Nobody will mess with a girl in snake skin stilettos. The bag is so hot I want one myself! Snoopy said she wanted a big bag. I think this one is big enough but has structure and such a nice finish to it, it’s not one of those bags which overtake the outfit.

Here’s the breakdown:

Kiku Blue Peasant Top
Alice + Olivia Beige Wide Waistband Pant
Dolce and Gabbana Eelskin Slingbacks
Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Swing Coat
Decoupage Pendant
Kooba Parker Bag in Camel

Hope you like it Snoops!