I attempted to play around with layers the last couple of years, but I prefer the ease of pieces that stand on their own. If patterned pairings comes together that's great, but it's normally because I happened to hang two pieces next to each other in the closet and realized the colors work.
I feel more comfortable letting one piece shine, and accenting with classic accessories like the look Alexa Chung is sporting above. I'm really lusting after those shoes.
Images: Zimbio
My style as of late has been about minimalist, easy pieces made from natural fabrics. This hasn't been the easiest thing to find in stores, but this little skirt has all the right elements. The casual shape, sharp black trim, and silk fabric make for a very attractive package. Madewell, $88
I put myself on a high end nail polish ban for a while, but succumbed to a Dior one last week, and now the tranquil shades of Chanel's L'ete Papillon De Chanel collection are enticing me. Do I want the shimmering turquoise Azure or the electric blue of Bel-Argus? Chanel, $27
A relaxed ribbon is a simple but very pretty way of quickly gathering hair out of your face.
Images: Garance Dore, Vanessa Jackman
Town & Country has had some gorgeous editorials and covers lately (just check out the April issue with Allison Williams). I clipped this article from the March issue because it featured some of my favorite Spring 2013 pieces—Dries!—and it was shot at Frank Lloyd Wright's home in Arizona.
Time to drag out my white skirts, stacks of silver cuffs, and dress down my fancier pieces with simple canvas shoes.
Digital images created by Moodboard/Magazine photography: Bettina Lewin
Is anyone going to see Oz the Great and Powerful tonight? The reviews are a little lackluster, but I will probably go just for the visuals.
Prada's Fall 2013 collection was still floating around in my head when I picked up these new socks from J.Crew. I'm wearing them today under knee-hi boots but I thought I'd throw a little Dorothy inspired photo in here as well.
I loved the mood of the Prada show, but I'm trying to picture what the clothing will look like sans styling. From what I can tell shirts and dresses were just adjusted to fall off the shoulder, not made to stay that way, which means you could really do that with any button up top. Though I'm sure not as luxe as one by Prada.
Images: Vogue.com
I'll take this outfit, please.
Images: Vogue.com
I love what the designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli are bringing to the Valentino line. Some of the evening dresses can be a little austere in design, but maybe it's time for things to not be so exposed.
This post is a little long because I'm including detail shots, but there is such beautiful work from the lace to embroidery. I'm a little obsessed with lace at the moment, especially when intercepting thicker textures like wool and leather.
Is it a dress? Is it a top? Is it adorable? Yes.
Did you see that they put the model's initials on the bag? I'm wanting a monogrammed bag so bad right now.
Images: Vogue.com
When Oscar de la Renta brought John Galliano into his studio there was talk about how much influence he would have on the fall collection. I watched the show and it wasn't until this dress that I thought, there he is. I've missed those bias cut dresses floating over bare skin.
Image: Vogue.com
There are still some fashion shows left (Miu Miu! Chanel! Vuitton!), but I already have some favorites. Fall 2013 hasn't been as ground breaking as other seasons, but more about classics with a twist. I'm not complaining because that's my preferred style.
I loved everything about Celine's Fall 2013 collection. There were Pierre Cardin-ish shifts and funnel necks, leather boots acting as leggings, modern jewelry, and a dreamy color palette of grey, indigo blue, and cream.
Images: Vogue.com
