Wishlist: Wool Capes

Just because it's cold, cloudy and snowing doesn't mean one can't be fashionable. As soon as I happen upon a pot of gold or perhaps a bag full of cash I'm loading up on warm winter capes like these...

Louis Vuitton

Aqua Wool Cape in Black

 See by Chloe Cape Coat in Grey Fleck

Halston Heritage Long Cape with Buckle in Black

I'm Loving...

... everything about this lovely lady's outfit.  I'm going to go eBay hunting for a wrap coat and a croc handbag. I'll report back later!





image via Glo

Fashion Inspiration: Camel Tones

One of my favorite trends in color for Spring 2011 RTW shows was the plethora of camel: a light-colored tint of brown that translates beautifully in the home as well.  I've gathered some of my favorite accessories and furniture in my new favorite color: camel.

Amanda Wakeley, Spring 2011 RTW

Items in this set:   Rhys Chair, $2,498;  Sunburst Wall Art | Mirrors and Wall Art | Wisteria, $219;  Copper Colored Glass Vases | Home Decor | Wisteria, $119;  DwellStudio Metallic Squares Bronze Pillow at Velocity Art And Design, $48;  Floral Pendant from Essenze - New Zealand Inspired Lighting Design

New Jersey...Dresses!

I can feel the slightest cool in the air in the morning, which means that this brutally hot summer is finally, finally coming to a close.  That means that I get to go shopping soon for new jersey dresses...get it?  I love jersey dresses because they're cool enough for Indian summers; throw a blazer or trench over them, wear them into the fall; add leggings or tights...tada...winter wear!  Here is a short wishlist of new jersey dresses that I'd love to add to my wardrobe.

Petit Bateau Silk Cotton Jersey Belted Dress in Japan Blue, ASOS.com $126.38

Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Matte Jersey Blouson Dress in Baltic Multi, Nordstrom $118

 Bobi Supreme Jersey One Shoulder Dress in Wine, Revolve Clothing $48

 BCBG Max Azria Jersey Tee Dress in Olive, Saks Fifth Avenue $39.99

 Sarah Jersey Dress in Peacock, French Connection $59.99

Laundry by Shelli Segal Strong Shoulder Dress in Blue, Bloomingdale's $105

 

 

 

Wearing Short Shorts: Denim

So...I put together a little lookbook together on short denim shorts.  Two looks, one kind of dressy, the other laid back and casual.  What do you guys think?

How to Wear: Short Denim Shorts by Lindsey Lou! Blogs featuring French Connection

Juniors Shirts & Juniors Blouses at dELiAs.com, $35
A Stud-y in Chic Blazer-Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes, $27
Double Button Light Denim Short - Women's Clothing and Apparel - Chic..., $39
Michael Antonio Women's Grayson Wedge - Free Overnight Shipping on New...
Chinese Laundry Sweet Caroline, $39
Sunrise Weave Clutch, 15 GBP
French Connection Multi Rings Drop Earrings, $25
Oversized Pyramid Stud Ring - Women's Clothing and Apparel - Chic..., $19
dELiAs > Watercolor Stones Girl Tee > apparel > graphic tees >..., $10

Trend Alert! Truly Nude Heels

There has always, I think, been a bit of hoopla surrounding the term 'nude' when it comes to clothes and fashion.  Why?  Because nude is often only nude when held up against pale skin (in fashion, anyways), so the question always comes up.  Whose nude is it anyway?  Dictionaries alternately define 'nude' as having the color nude; being dressed as without clothing (which hints at skin-colored clothing, not nakedness); and as a light grayish yellow brown to a brownish-pink.  But nude is somewhat inaccurate isn't it? 

I'm posting today, having been inspired by this post on Jezebel on nude heels, which I love.  Everyone loves 'nude' heels (or should love them) because they give the illusion of leggy legs and because they're super versatile. But my 'nude' heels come in an array of colors.  I have a couple of blush pink shoes which would be 'nude' on one person, and a pair of beloved platform Jessica Simpson booties in a chocolate hue that more closely matches my skin tone and is therefore, also 'nude.'

Without essaying further on the politics of nude in fashion, I thought it'd be fun to at least show an array of nude heels that come in an array of colors that may be 'nude,' or at the very least neutral.  They are, of course, all beautiful and one day when I'm Carrie Bradshaw/Mr.Big- rich, I would gladly own each and every last pair of these beautiful 'nude' heels.  A girl can only hope...

 SJP on the set of SATC, image via here

Angelina Jolie, image via here

  Cameron Diaz looking leggy, as usual.  image via here

Rihanna (cxcuse the caped jumpsuit thingie), image via here

Alesha Dixon, image via here

Amber Rose, looking classy and leggy.  image via here

Trend Alert! Stripes

Ok, I don't know if stripes are so much a trend, as much as a perennial classic.  I see them over and over again, each year.  Nautical stripes, vertical stripes, etc.  I'm really fawning over the plethora of striped dresses this season, and for some reason, I think I could maybe pull them off. But I love these dresses here:

Organic Striped Dress via ASOS.com

Faux Two-Piece Dress via Nordstrom.com

Ella Silk-Shirt Dress via Net-A-Porter.com

The great thing about stripes, though, is that not only are they versatile fashion staples, they look great throughout the home too.  I think that a simple vertical or horizontal stripe can act as a neutral or as an accessory.  Check out my stripe trend that I found for the home as well:

Fashion Forward Trend- Stripes by Lindsey Lou! Blogs featuring ASOS dresses

Items in this set:
ASOS | ASOS Stripe Sweetheart Neck Jersey Dress at ASOS, $47
Sabrina Fair Hat by San Diego Hat Co. - $40.00 : Fashion Hats at..., $40
Garden Reading Bookmark in Red Rabbit, $5.99
Venezia Umbrella | Z Gallerie, $5
New Wall Korsi Wallpaper at Velocity Art And Design, $150

Trends: Gold Oxfords and Loafers

I have been seeing these a lot lately and while I normally abhor fashion trends, I am smitten with the look and variety of gold loafers and oxfords.  I have a pair of mustard yellow bow flats that always feel a little more dressy than my black flats and I'm thinking that some gold flats would feel luxurious and rich...that's just me, though.

Gold Oxfords and Loafers by Lindsey Lou! Blogs featuring Melissa shoes

Items in this set:
Sam Edelman Cory Gold Snake - Jildor Shoes, Since 1949, $130; Joy & Alexandre Herchcovitch Jelly Sandals, $100; LAHAIE, $90
ULVAN, $60; Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 2080703700, $15