Lady Liberty

jean (J.Crew), jacket (Ecote see alternatives HERE, HERE, HERE or HERE), blouse & tee (J.Crew), shoes (Matt Bernson), shades (Gucci), watch (Michael Kors), bracelets (Crewcuts courtesy of my daughter, J.Crew)

Famous for its signature floral pattern, I have long been a fan of Liberty Art Fabrics.  It's the ultimate in femininity.  With that being said, I believe you have to know how to balance such a print.  At first glance, these skinnies may seem a bit loud our overwhelming; however, I believe them to be just the opposite.  I took it up a notch with a stripe but chose to anchor it with some bold black & the utilitarian jacket.  How easy breezy would the Liberty's look with a chambray or a navy crewneck sweater?  Y'all have a lovely weekend--I have a GNO on deck tonight with some of my fave gals--much needed!  Make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Fleur de Jour

jeans (Asos), blouse, belt (Jcrew),  shoes (Zara old), watch (Cartier), bracelets (Jcrew), clutch (Monkees of Lexington), ring (Lagos), nails (Essie Meet me at Sunset), shades (Gucci)

I will be the first to admit this rig on paper would appear to be an absolute train wreck!  Stripes, floral, red, purple, zippers, pearls, leather belt--goodness gracious!  But let's take note of the subtlety in the details.   Clearly the star of this show is the floral jean; therefore, everything else should complement it, not overpower it.  The purple pinstripe is faint enough to do just that.  Also, I am envisioning many combos with these jeans: Red silky blouse, chambray shirt, gray sleeveless tee with flat sandals, pink or pale blue check shirt, just to name a few!  Take a shot at pattern mixing if you have yet to do so...it's a perfect way to infuse instant personality into your look!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography