Sweaters with a Hem

Sweaters of all sorts are a huge trend this season. But sometimes the look of sweater + Pants + boots can get a little dull and masculine. Adding a silky or lace hem elevates the look effortlessly. You are rocking the layered look and the hem mitigates the boxy severity of a sweater. Suddenly you are both warm and pretty! 

There is not a single stitch of sewing involved. Check out these dressed up sweaters!

 Get the look:

Anthropologie

Cabled Ella Pullover, $118.

Asos

Boss Orange Iohanna Sweater with Lace Detail,

$244., $170.

Joie 'Yael" Lace Hem Sweater

$248.

J. Crew

Lace Trim Tee, $55.

Since it is short sleeved, I think this would be perfect layered over a slim black and white striped turtleneck with skinny jeans and booties.

French Fuzzy Lace Hem Pullover

$58.

This one is a juniors from Nordstrom, but I have never been afraid of the Juniors section. You can achieve the look at a fraction of the cost of misses sizes. Just size up!

Look of the Day

Casual Saturday 

Loose Bohemian Top + Rolled Boyfriend Jeans + Big Shopper + Sunnies=

Chic Weekend Slouch

The perfect look for shopping, errands,  and lunch with friends.

Athleisure: Teeki Yoga Pants

 I give you Teeki Yoga/Pilates Pants:

For real. I am fascinated by this company. The look of their product is new and unique. The prints are graphic, western, funky, and eye-catching. Teeki  is dedicated to recycling. Each pair of pants is made of at least 8 recycled water bottles. I love the concept from A to Z. Plus, I live in my workout pants and prefer to not look like everyone else at the gym. Winner winner.

The fabric in the pants is something close to swimwear material and dries quickly. My hope is that they are simultaneously thick enough to stay in place during hard work-outs. We'll see... I ordered a pair last week.  The waistband is wide and folds easily for a lower fit on the hips. Conceptually, you can throw on a drapey sweater or sweatshirt and hit the town.

Teeki Balanced Traveler, $66.

Teeki Deer Medicine Capri, $52. Love this print!

Teeki Awakening Hot Pant $66. The first person I see in these is going to get a high five- BOLD move.

Living the athleisure dream. I'm in.

TBT: Life Magazine 1969

Throw Back Thursday

This photo is from a LIFE Magazine pictorial spread on fashion in High School.  Love it.  You cannot understand the future if you do not know the past. Fashion is no exception. So much pictured here is still happening in fashion: mod dresses, straight hair, long layered necklaces, and patterned tights. 

So much has changed, but so much remains the same.

The Caftan

Seriously, I cannot get enough of caftans.  I adore the them; it's all very Moroccan and exotic with embroidery and beading.  The look translates as 'I have just jet-setted to Casablanca.'


The effect is sensuous: light and breezy, meant for sun, soaring temperatures, and chilly nights. Bring your confidence if you wear a caftan. They are dramatic and attract attention.

Naeem Khan, Resort Spring 2014

 Mara Hoffman RTW 2014
Caftan (similar)

 Glamorous Summer Caftans "To me, caftans are one of the most versatile pieces of clothing, meaning you can wear it from the beach to a barbeque to a cocktail party to a black tie event. Caftans are timeless and I never leave home without a few when I'm traveling because you never know where you're going to end up and need a caftan!" -Rachael Zoe, www.rachaelzoe.com

If you do not want to go long, caftans also translate well to a short dress or cover-up look for the beach or pool. The loose fitting nature of the garment is universally flattering on all body types. Plus, they are everywhere at all price points.

Tory Burch

 Caftan (similar)