Classic With An Edge

Dries Van Noten Blazer (also seen here), Whistles sweater, Hermes Belt, Oak and Fort wool trousers (similar here), Rebecca Minkoff Loafers, Chanel sunglasses, Balenciaga handbag (similar for less here).

  Years ago, a sale's person once described my style as classic with an edge. At that time, I wore a lot of jeans and sweaters paired with very funky shoes. Over the years my look has evolved into a more sophisticated version of that while remaining true to its original description. Even this outfit, which is comprised of a cropped navy wool pant and sweater, topped with a timeless yet edgy Dries Van Noten blazer and these silver loafers, is in fact a version of edgy classic.

   I tend to shy away from a cropped pant because of the fear of shaving inches off my already short stature. Yet, maintaining a monochromatic color scheme, helps to negate that outcome. Hence the navy sweater, pant and belt. 

  I guess that certain traits remain constant, and that goes for style as well. 

A Knit To Remember

Worth New York Knit Dress and Poncho, Sergio Rossi Sandals, Chanel Clutch, Lanvin Necklace, Calypso St. Barth Bracelets, Celine Shades.

  I could sing the praises of owning a good knit dress, forever. Practical, lightweight, and classic are just some of the qualities that come to mind when I think of ways to describe this ensemble by one of my favorite clothing lines, Worth New York. Having been a long-time fan of the color olive green, finding the right accessories for this outfit was relatively simple for me. The Sergio Rossi sandals and Lanvin necklace add the finishing touches to this fabulous ensemble. 

  This outfit has so many things going for it, from its beautiful color to its stylish asymmetrical poncho. When an outfit is as good as this one there isn’t much needed to be said, so let’s just call it a knit to remember and leave it at that!

Baby It's (Not That) Cold Outside

Vest from Savannah Santa Monica, Carven Sweater from Scoop NYC, Current/Elliot Pants, Stuart Weitzman Shoes, also seen here, Balenciaga Handbag, Chanel Shades.

I realize that living in Los Angeles, where the lowest daytime temperatures average around 65 degrees and at night, might dip into the 50’s, leaves me with very little to complain about. Growing up in Winnipeg, Canada, I know about cold, and I assure you that my friends back home will not be donning an outfit like this until the end of April, or beginning of May! Vests have become my mainstay for keeping my body warm and remaining loyal to the trends. I got this vest over 5 years ago, and remains one of my favorites. I cannot tell a lie, it is suede and fox, and very warm. I paired it with my new favorite winter white jeans by Current Elliott that in all honesty are perfect for Southern California winters, but too light for winter out east or up north; yet they will be perfect for the spring. I love the French designer, Carven, and was immediately attracted to this print, which works well with black and white.

To my Canadian and East Coast friends and family, I say 2 things: come visit me in California, and hang in there, Spring is on its way!