Ralph Lauren Spring 2014 Collection: Hero Worship
Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2014 show kicked off with a sporty mood and a stark palette. Flirty skirt suits and adorable peplum dresses came only in perfectly coordinated combinations of bright white and black-as-can-be black. It made for a fresh, fun take on boy-meets-girl uniform, from the super-crisp collars with dagger-sharp points to the buttery leathers and slick patents, the scaled-down ties to the mod-inspired caps.
The Every Woman’s Birkin: Be Inspired
Taking inspiration from the Birkin is one of those things people shouldn’t scoff at. It is accepted and everyone does it. The bag is, after all, the definition of “classic” – a thing of simplicity, elegance, and long-lasting style that is memorable and a very good example of its kind.”
Top 5 Seasonal Stripes: Draw the Line
Some say it’s not officially summer until they’ve hit the beach and jumped in the water. I’m not one of those people. Instead, I believe you simply can’t have summer without a striped bag. Not only are stripes bigger and better than ever this year (thanks largely to Marc Jacobs’ and Michael Kors’ stripe-tastic Spring … Continue reading “Top 5 Seasonal Stripes: Draw the Line”
Top 5 Saddle Bags: Giddy Up
Who would have guessed that saddle bags would be something to covet? As long as they are not on your ass and instead, hanging from your shoulder, we shall embrace. The saddle bag might have a longstanding history with horses, but these picks aren’t for the whip-wielding cowgirl. Rather, they’re for the modern classicist who … Continue reading “Top 5 Saddle Bags: Giddy Up”
Ralph Lauren Collection Suede Stirrup Hobo: Jockeying for Position
Suede, stirrup, reign-like straps all should add up to equestrian overload but Ralph Lauren does subtlety well and this hobo translates seamlessly to city life with a laid back country ease. I am obsessing over the gray suede, it looks like a Weimaraner with their gorgeous glistening sleek coat. Don’t call PETA on me but … Continue reading “Ralph Lauren Collection Suede Stirrup Hobo: Jockeying for Position”
Ralph Lauren Collection Haircalf Hobo: The Best of the Ocelot
Consider this bag the spin-off to the ocelot-print shearling coat, a star piece in Ralph Lauren’s dapper boy-meets-flapper girl Fall 2012 collection. Or, like me, consider this bag an even-better substitute to take the coat’s place. I must get my spotty, fuzzy fix with the hobo, since living in LA offers me very little occasion … Continue reading “Ralph Lauren Collection Haircalf Hobo: The Best of the Ocelot”