How I Wore It: The Long Scarf

Stylist Tips: A fresh way to style it...

This look is inspired by Olivia Palermo at the Burberry Runway show:
the long scarf, belted at the waist. This is an easy way to wear a long scarf as it does not bunch around your neck and easily stays in place.

Here is my very candid shot in the Loft dressing room as I was out shopping for a client and myself. I operate on a one for you, one for me principle. I wore my scarf with a J. Crew cashmere sweater over a long sleeved tee. Friday was freezing here in the mountains!  I prefer to wear the scarf in a more narrow line to minimize the shoulders as opposed to the draping shown above. But both are  an attractive and fresh take on items you already have in your closet.

Stylist Tip: Don't Slip Up

Slips

At a recent party the conversation went as follows:

Friend: "What do you wear under long dresses (maxis) so you cannot see through them?"

ME: "A slip."

Friend: "I know, my grandmother used to wear those. But who has them anymore?"

ME: "I'm wearing one right now."

Friend: "What?!? Where did you find it?!?"

Burberry Spring '14

Obviously, this look is highly editorial. But, a nude slip would be welcome off the runway.

Slips have come a long way since our grandmother's era. Modern blends with spandex and Lycra create soft, flat laying fabrics that move with you while helping the dress or skirt skim over your body. Slips help negate possible dress transparency and camouflage any VPLs (visible panty lines). My favorite half-slip features a wide stretchy lace waistband that lies completely flat. 

Vanity Fair Half-Slip in nude

Target, $16.99

DKNY Fusion Slip

Nordstrom

The Gap, Full Slip

$26.95 $18.84 

I recently ordered this slip from The Gap (of course on sale!). It will be helpful for all the thin summer sundresses that just need a little extra layer underneath.

Our grandmothers were right about so many things: slips are a necessity.

Hello Moto

The Moto Jacket

Motorcycle Jacket

The classic motorcycle jacket 'Moto Jacket' is a tried and true outerwear piece.  Traditionally made in black leather it is everywhere this season in a wide variety of hues and fabrics.  If you want a statement piece that you can wear forever and will last a lifetime- go all out.  However, you can get the look for less in vegan leather and even soft cotton.

The moto jacket adds a Rock & Roll vibe to any look. It's an opposites attract concept: the hard of the jacket paired with the soft and flowing nature of the skirt or dress.

Tibi Runway

The Gap

$69.95

Victoria'a Secret Sweater Moto

$69.50

Burberry Moto Jacket