Friday Blues

Ah, Friday. Normally, "I've got the blues" are left to Monday but today we celebrate the brightness of this primary color, in all its shades.

Go ahead, add some blue to your life. Enjoy!

Alexander McQueen and Marc by Marc Jacobs



Matthew Williamson and Kate Spade

Yves Saint Laurent and See by Chloe

Ruffle Jacket

As I was perusing my daily blog read this morning, I came across the most stunning ruffled leather jacket in a photograph taken for The Sartorialist. The jacket is from Valentino's Spring 2010 collection and it is lovely.

Bergdorf Goodman

It reminded me how a few flourishes can create depth, dimension and interest to any ensemble. Here are a few to try at home. Enjoy!

William Rast


Ali Ro

H&M


Free People


J. Crew

Babies... not my own

Two of my closest friends had babies, one in January and the other just yesterday. Seeing photos of the little ones brings so much joy. I have known these two characters for over 16 years and now they each have a child, there is something ridiculously beautiful about that. I am so proud of them and so excited to meet the little bundles of joy in the coming weeks.

In their honor, some adorable nurseries, baby clothes and baby gear.

Jill, Derek, Sanjay and Leah, love you.

Green Baby



Oh Soy, Organic Soy Cotton Bundler


Crawl teething toy, Organic canvas

Green to Grow, BPS free bottle

Preppy baby



Big pony polo dress


Baby Lily Shift Lace


JP Lizzy diaper bag

Chic baby



Burberry cardigan and dress

Little Ella Moss dress

Kate Spade baby bag

L.L. Bean Signature Collection

Two words... Preppy Love

Tap into your inner Jackie with these Spring separates. Go ahead, rent that little cottage in Nantucket, you deserve it.

L.L. Bean Signature Collection

Belted Twill Jacket $99 and Textured Pullover $79


Square Printed Scarf $35 and Mariner Leather Tote $285

these are super cute!
Rebecca Fabric Wedge $99

oh, don't forget the pearls

Portia's Pearls Necklace $215

Passionate Pink

We are having a party, a pink party. Any shade will do, as long as it pops and sends some joy down your spine.

Who knew one little color could boost the mood of millions.

Kate Spade Bracelet and Marc by Marc Bracelet


My darling friend Beth of Just My Cup of Tea
gave me this book for my birthday. Love it!
My Wonderful World of Fashion at Anthropologie



Octopus Bottle at Mod Cloth and Liberty of London Pillow at Target

Colors for Spring 2010

My top color choices for Spring 2010 ... and a few pieces to show them off ...

Bright Yellow via Nanette Lepore

Turquoise via Mary Katrantzou

Vibrant Orange via Christian Dior

Taupe via Jaeger London

Electric Blue via Victoria Beckham

Lavender via Luisa Beccaria

Spring garden party

Let's say you are invited to a delightful garden party here...

(Pottery Barn)

What to wear? This adorable Marc By Marc skirt. This is going to be a spring staple. Glam it up with a sleeveless leather hoodie and simple flat sandals. 

Leather hoodie at Top Shop and sandals at Nordstrom

Marc by Marc at Net-a-Porter

Or this lovely floral Rebecca Taylor dress with espadrilles.
Purple espadrilles at Piperlime.

Rebecca Taylor at Shop Bop 

 

Let's get physical, physical

Sports inspired pieces have made their way into running for top trends of Spring 2010. Light weight jackets, sexy sheer mesh, t-back tanks, shorts with drawstring, brights and stripes: all easy additions to any Spring wardrobe. No need to be athletic to flaunt these looks, they are more chic than sweaty. Enjoy!

This spread from FT's "How to Spend It" was spot on a few weeks ago.

 

  

On the runway...

 

Alexander Wang

 

Chanel

 

DKNY

 

Gucci

  

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