Elements of Style Blog

Olivia Palermo is one of my TOP fashion icons of the current day. She really rarely misses and always looks a perfect mix of classic and edgy. You’ll find her face plastered all over fashion boards on Pinterest.  I saw this look of hers there and thought it was a great look that a lot of women with different body types could sport for a night out during these chilly temps! A belted peplum top topped with a boucle jacket (even a nicely structured cardigan would work too) and leather pants (or faux leather), great heels and a smokey eye and you look classy AND cool. :)

Here are some choices to get you a similar look (and how much do I want those shoes from Sarah Jessica Parker’s new line?? MUCHO.)

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and BIG NEWS- I get to reveal the cover of my book and launch the pre-order campaign on MONDAY!!!! So check back in!!!!

Also, today an interview with me is on Boston Magazine’s site- check it HERE.

I bought BOTH of these dresses for my trip to Arizona and I really love the bohemian feel of their scarf-inspired prints. Here’s how to pair each with simple accessories for easy packing (same jackt, clutch and earrings)- but alas, shoes will always be my packing kryptonite!!

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I saw this picture on Pinterest yesterday and just about died. I ADORE this look- it’s so perfect for a night out, dinner with your love, a party or a special event (say, a book signing party??) Party pants are the best and easiest was to look great AND be comfortable (no Spanx required!)

Alas, I cannot find these pants ANYWHERE.  However, I can recreate a similar look and feel with some easier to find options. Here is one outfit I pulled together using a patterned wider leg trouser pant and simple peplum top.  Paired with nude nails and lips (and a slightly smokey eye in my mind) this outfit looks modern and sleek yet fun.

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Here are some other options too!

It’s that time again-Fashion Week!  While all I want to do is think about spring, we can also look towards next fall/ winter so we make smart purchases THIS winter (which is never ending and horrible).  Here are some of my favorite looks from the shows:

Veronica Beard: LOVE LOVE LOVE, especially that dress!

Altuzzara: Obsessed with this first outfit and the jacket in the second look.

ADEAM: This patterned long dress is whimsical yet breathtaking.

DVF: Another patterned maxi with a daring line but cute print.

Kaufmanfranco: I just love their clean, crisp, classic looks.

J.Mendel: This gown is SO COOL and HAS to come down the Oscar’s red carpet, maybe on Cate Blanchett?

Carolina Herrera: A beautiful, flowy gown with embellishments.

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(I can’t wait to be sitting right here)

Next weekend I leave for a full week away at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. I’m a mixture of SO EXCITED and stressed out, as being a small business owner (and dog mom) makes leaving for that long really hard.  But I am going to try to vacate my stress a little and enjoy 7 full days of sun and sea.  Of course, I have not thought about what to pack at all until now (I see a marathon shopping trip in my future). Here are some things I’d love to take with me:

1. Adorably simple but modern earrings that go with anything.

2. Denim cut offs. Duh.

3. Gold and bling statement necklace to dress up everything and anything.

4. Love this modern neon simple dress. Also conceals poolside drink bloat. :)

5. A simple silk tee paired with white jeans in perfect for dinner out when paired with that statement necklace.

6. Killer wedges that mix black AND tan.

7. An adorable bikini.

8. The perfect black and white stripe tank maxi dress.

9. A bohemian print silk tee.

10. DREAM PURCHASE: Gold Valentino Rockstud flat sandals.

11. I really want a one-piece since I’m not feeling my best right now- this one is still sexy.

12.  DREAM PURCHASE: This Tory Burch long embroidered dress. Die. Die. Die. (This one is more attainable).

13. Perfect long coin pendant from Julie Vos.

14. Love the retro/ Jackie O feel of these Chloe sunglasses!

15. Pretty coral embroidered blouse.

16. Perfect white jeans (I’ll pack a skinny pair too).