Articles of Clothing

Label Watch: Elizabeth & James Jan Multi Band Sandals

I absolutely love these distressed, metallic sandals by Elizabeth & James... it's too bad I don't really have any upcoming special occasions worthy enough to justify this purchase.

 

 

Elizabeth & James Jan Multi Band Sandals $365  

 
 

Label Watch: Gryphon The Aldridge Trench

Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes is my favorite Typepad blogger. :)  She and her mother, Judy Aldridge (a former model) of Atlantis Home,  recently teamed up to design a trench coat for Gryphon.

Here is the creation that they came up with: The Aldridge Trench.  To read more about it, visit Sea of Shoes by clicking here.

At 18 years old, Jane Aldridge's life seems like every girly girls dream come true.  She lives and breathes fashion and shares her passion with her mother - who was a former model, boutique owner, and designer, too.   Jane also designed a line of shoes for Urban Outfitters.  (And HOW MUCH do you love her cut out boots in this picture???)

 

It looks so much cuter styled on Jane than on this model...

  

 Here's a close up of the removable leather pouch.

Gryphon The Aldridge Trench $875

Shop My Closet: Current/Elliot The Moto Leggings

I've been feeling a little motorcycle these days.  Just picked up this pair of denim leggings by Current/Elliot - another one of my favorite denim designers that I discovered @ Barney's.  

I own three other pairs by Current/ Elliot: the Love Destroyed Boyfriend, the Skinny Jean, and the Love Destroyed Bootcut.  They are all amazingly comfortable and if you are ordering online beware that Current/Elliot uses vanity sizing so I usually size 1-2 sizes down from my regular pant size.

I love the contrast stitching - it just makes these "jeggings" super special.

Current/ Elliot The Moto Leggings $260 on sale for $182 @ Shopbop.com

Shop My Closet: Genetic Denim Shane Cigarette Jeans

After a long hiatus from wearing jeans along came the brand, Genetic Denim, to resurrect my love for denim.

I now own 4 pairs of the Genetic Denim Shane Cigarette jeans (Silver, Zinc, Blues, and Chain)  mainly because they are super light weight, ultra stretchy, and more comfortable than any other jeans I have ever owned.  I remember the first time that I tried on a pair - I was at Barney's New York looking for the perfect pair of gray jeans and could literally do squats and lunges in the dressing room. 

These Shane Cigarette Jeans in Chain are my most recent purchase.  To my surprise, they arrived in the mail and the holes in the jeans are actually reinforced with silver chain mail peaking out from underneath them.  At first, I was a little weirded out (is the silver too flashy? will these jeans still be comfy? the denim is a little thicker than the other pairs I own...) but I decided to embrace them and rocked them yesterday for the first time.  Not going to lie, I was walking down the street and the halls of the office feeling a little MJ and playing "I wanna rock with you" in my mind.

Genetic Denim Shane Cigarette Jeans in Chain $220

Shop My Closet: Jeffrey Campbell Charli Platform Clogs

Thanks to Karl Lagerfield, I can barely turn my head in the shoe department without seeing tons and tons of clogs that were inspired by his Spring 2010 line for Chanel.  I love how he paired girly romantic frocks and classic Chanel tweed with the unexpected chunky, tall wooden platforms.

The pair of clogs in this photo retail for a whopping $1795.

And this leather brass studded pair retails for $995 and was shown on the runway in natural leather (off white) and black (above). 

So of course, the fashion collector in me totally wants a pair of the real deal Chanel clogs but I walked into the LF Store on Union Street the other day and they are carrying this fabulous knock off by Jeffrey Campbell.

Naturally, I could not resist so I picked them up in this tan color.  (Please note: tan runs a size small I usually wear a 7 and got them in an 8) They come in black, tan, and natural and are literally flying off the shelves (sold out at Nordstrom, pre-order online, sold out at Shop Bop - you get the idea). See what you did Mr. Lagerfield?

 

The little strap is convertible.  I wore them with tights the other day (black tights and a black dress) - doesn't look as weird as it sounds.

 

I was seriously concerned that I wouldn't really rock them around town - but SF got a full week of sunshine earlier this month (70 degrees everyday) and I literally wore them 4 days in a row.  I paired them with all the flowy, romantic frocks in my closet.  I love them so much that I'm now contemplating the black pair, maybe next pay check.

Jeffrey Campbell Charli Clog $150

Label Watch: Free People March 2010 Catalog

I was flipping through the most recent Free People catalog this evening - and was inspired to do a post about their new spring additions.  Here are some of my favorites...

I love romantic tops for Spring - this one is super pretty.

 

It's actually a button down top - so it can also be worn opened and layered.

Not sure I am crazy about the back

Free People Seneca Rising Aurora Ruffle Top $128

Unleash your inner ballerina?  I am not sure about this one - but I think it could become a really fun layering piece in my wardrobe.

I like the asymmetrical hemline and the purple on the bottom adds a pretty contrast.

Free People Merrie Gossamer Slip $88

I want to wear this dress with cowboy boots or super cute brogues.  I think this one would get the most use - I could wear it to work or on the weekends w/ different accessories.

I think I prefer it without the belt...

We The Free Mala Strana Dress $98

Label Watch: Mulberry Alexa Bag

Oh my goodness. Drool.  The new Alexa handbag from Mulberry that was inspired by London's newest fashion icon, Alexa Chung.  She has such impeccable style...

I absolutely love structured handbags and this one comes in two sizes (Alexa & Alexa Oversized) as well as a wide array of colors and textures - like Pink leather with black leopard spots.  I am smitten by the turn lock gold hardware and I also love that it can be worn as cross body, top handle, or shoulder bag... so so so versatile.

Mulberry Alexa Bag in Oak $1,150

 

Label Watch: Joie Rock Steady Fringe Suede Booties

Love at first sight.  Pink Fringe Sude Booties?  What is not to LOVE!

I am obsessed with fringe and I have been ever since I was a little girl.  My older sister still teases me about it - and always asks me why I like moccasins so much.  I brought home a pair of moccasins (like authentic ones) from Vancouver, BC, last year.

I also owned a pair of suede boots in this same exact color (circa 2007) with fringe running up and down the sides.  I loved them so much that I blew a hole through the heel after 1 month.

Damn, I wish the shoe fairy would deliver these to my doorstep to replace my coveted fringe boots that are now in shoe heaven - because I cannot find a size 7 online anywhere in this misty rose color.

 
 Buy Joie Rock Steady Fringe Booties $345

Shop My Closet: Gemma Mya Dress

I've been having trouble getting dressed for work lately.  I always somehow feel sloppy and frumpy in skinny jeans and t-shirts so I wanted to build up a bigger work wardrobe of comfy, put together looks.  I thought this little number by Gemma would be a great addition to my closet.

I swear I will never tire of these basics.  I love that I can just throw it over my head - add a pair of black tights, a trench coat, heels and hit the road.  I am all about low maintenance style these days.

I like the idea of the printed necklace neckline - and also that I don't have to worry about accesorizing this look!

Gemma Mya Dress $163 on sale for $81.50
 

 
 

Shop My Closet: Deux Lux Handbags

The only time I ever shop at LF is during the "60% off Sale of the Season" - otherwise you have to be willing to pay extremely high boutique prices.

There was a rose gold clutch that was embellished with crystals and pearls that just screamed my name - but I passed because even at 60% off it was still totally pricey for a clutch that wasn't even real leather.  I also had never heard of the brand Deux Lux before.

So today, I made the fatal mistake of logging onto to a Deux Lux sample sale which I received via an online email blast from Hautelook.com.  

A little background about the brand - it was started by a mom and daughter team who wanted to bring more affordable handbags that were fashion forward to the masses.  Deux Lux is currently carried in boutiques across the US and Europe and in well known stores like LF, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters.

Unfortunately, the rose gold clutch was not included in the sample sale so I had to settle for this mini drawstring cross body bag.

I love the studs and the woven chain/ leather detail of the strap (yes, biting the style of the classic Chanel 2.55 bag). I also like to pretend that I go out to bars and such and that this little bag will make me a pretty hip bar hopper (truth is I don't have much of a night life.  I prefer TV and snuggling with my dog, Piccola.)

The drawstring shape is so "IN" right now

 And the lining is a very pretty purple satin (inner beauty).

Piper Cross Body Mini Bag $106 on sale for $53 on Hautelook.com

This larger Drawstring bag was also available shown here in grey.  It was 50% off to Hautelook.com members.

Piper Cross Body Drawstring Bag $124