3.1 Phillip Lim on SALE! August 14, 2008

3.1 Phillip Lim Jersey Pleated Dress

This just might be THE perfect dress; modern, forgiving, season-less and best of all, at half off? Affordable! (Marked down from $430 to $215 at net-a-porter.com) In grey cotton jersey, it could easily be dressed up or down, and would work with a ton of different shoe styles. It would be gorgeous for a fall evening with black tights and platforms, or perfect for day over a long sleeved, black leotard with flat suede boots. Hurry! At this price you wouldn’t want to miss it.

Formal Maternity From Isabella Oliver August 11, 2008

For those of you who are newly pregnant, VERY pregnant or recently un-pregnant and need a formal dress? This is it! The Wrap Dress from Isabella Oliver is chic and modern with a current and feminine Greek Goddess vibe. For more info check out my contributing editor piece (which is published every Monday) at Smarter Babies & Kids online.

The Versatile ‘Un-Dress’ August 8, 2008

I am LOVING this dress! It has such a glamorous Film Noir vibe to it, yet still ties in the must-have fall trends of menswear, bows and ’skirts.’ With its versatile style and reasonable price tag, you could wear it with a jacket to the office (chances are unless you’re a six foot glamazon it won’t be this short on you) or pair it up with some black lace tights and platform stilettos creating a gorgeous dinner date ensemble. I might just grab it for an evening wedding in late September! BCBGMAXAZRIA Mock Two Piece Chiffon and Tweed Dress

Really? July 30, 2008

I get that it’s couture, but still.

Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2008 Couture

1971 July 8, 2008

I’m thinking pre-school pick up, but I’m torn between the lavender midriff and the diner waitress ensemble…

Just One More Summer Dress June 19, 2008

I know I’ve been posting a lot of dresses lately, but it’s been 100 degrees in LA (my car thermometer read 115 at Z’s school today) and I just can’t get enough of how easy they are. The less I have to think about what I’m going to throw on, the better, and dresses are an entire outfit. I came across this one while answering a reader’s post - I think it’s gorgeous. The price is right and it’s the perfect marriage between modern, chic and comfy. Kookai Cornelli Embellished Shift Dress $127.62 at asos.com

Currently Coveting: MARC JACOBS June 17, 2008

I came across this Marc Jacobs Printed Ottoman Dress, marked down from $1400 to $559 at Nordstrom online. Did I buy it? No. Do I love it? *SIGH* Very much. If you happen to be in the market for a five hundred dollar-ish mini dress? This might just be the one for you. http://preview.tinyurl.com/6rt5av

Just A Shirt June 13, 2008

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Timeless Ladylike Chic June 1, 2008

I attended a party yesterday at my dear friend L’s house, who is the epitome of classic, Jackie-O-esque style. Not only is she an amazing hostess (think sterling tea set, monogrammed linen napkins and Herend china) she is a timeless and impeccable dresser. She was wearing this lime, linen dress from Banana Republic (on sale for $99.99 online) and a pair of STUNNING nude colored, Arabesque heels from Prada. (Similar to these, on sale for $390 at neimanmarcus.com) She teamed them up with turquoise enamel bracelets, not unlike this Chevron Patterned, Lee Angel Double Bangle ($101 at chickdowntown.com) her vintage gold charm bracelet, and a pair of ball cage earrings studded with green and turquoise stones. (Similar to these J.Crew Basket Weave Bauble Earrings $55) Of course it doesn’t hurt that she has looks and etiquette on par with Charlotte from Sex And The City…thanks L!

Yet Another Summer Outfit for Under $100 May 15, 2008

I was dropping Z off at school last week, when I bumped into a friend of mine wearing these jeans. Being that she is a very fashionable friend (used to be in the business) I was pleasantly surprised when I asked her where she got them. They were from Forever 21! (They looked like J Brand) They’re a great wash, and fit her well. (And no - she isn’t 6 feet tall; ‘Catelyn’ Wide Leg Jeans $27.80) http://tinyurl.com/55qck4 I’ve teamed them up with this pretty cotton top that I saw (and touched - yes, it’s actually cotton) there a few days ago. (Embroidered Woven Tunic in Rust $22.80) http://tinyurl.com/4r6ssb I also bought these suede and leather ‘Athena’ sandals the same day at Urban Outfitters for $48. I got them in Mauve, but like the Teal ones better with this outfit. http://tinyurl.com/45234m For forty-eight bucks? I just might get the Teal ones too! LASM