Originally published on The Luxe Mix, February 2007. Recovered from the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine).
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 TopAlice + Olivia Beige Wide Waistband PantDolce and Gabbana Eelskin SlingbacksKaren Zambos Vintage Couture Swing CoatDecoupage PendantKooba Parker Bag in Camel Hope you like it Snoops!