Look of the Day: Cyber Monday

Sometimes you are just having a tunic kind of day. This is all I could manufacture out of my closet this morning. After all, it was a day of computer work and carpools. I have had a similar chambray tunic from J.Crew for years. It is fabulous as a cover-up in the summer and equally useful in the winter layered over slim tops. Just roll up the sleeves so the under-layer peeks out.

Tory Burch neck tie Tunic
$160 - theoutnet.com

Uniqlo t shirt
$20 - uniqlo.com

Black Leggings

The North Face clothing: 20% off today!
thenorthface.com

TOMS shoes
toms.com

Nail polish
marcjacobs.com

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.

Mix It Up

Looks to Keep:

Yes... Mixed Prints are still in style.

**I used to think mixing prints was an advanced fashion move. Use this look as a template, with the base of a striped item. Find another printed piece in complimentary colors and voila, you are rocking the trend.**

Come Into My Dark Garden

The dark floral trend has been going on since the runways of 2012. But it keeps coming up season after season and has certainly mainstreamed into fast fashion. The prints themselves are reminiscent of the paintings of the Dutch Masters with bursting flowers.

Dries Van Noten SS14

Alberta Ferretti SS14

Valentino

Runway to Real Life:

Asos Floral Cardigan

Free People Floral Maxi, $148.

Gray is a perfect compliment for florals as a neutral.

Pair florals with a printed tee to funk them up.

Keep mixing those prints.

 I swear, stripes look great with everything!

Luulla Floral Skirt $19.90

I love the floral skirt with a completely

 monochromatic palette. How chic!

Stylist Tip: How To Mix Prints

How to Mix Prints:

If you are feeling bold, a mix of prints can be the perfect way to express your individuality. To create a mixed print look consider the pieces you have.  Vary the scale of the print whether it is floral or gingham.  This is going to sound crazy, but use animal prints, polka dots, and striped pieces as neutrals.  Then build from there.  Generally (unless you are super brave- in which case you are my idol), limit the number of printed items to two per ensemble.  Here are some FUN examples below:

Tom Ford RTW '13-'14