Lazy Dressing:
The Slouchy Dress October 4th, 2011 By

Clearly, I care about things to wear. But I also care about comfort—namely, I like to wear things that are comfortable but don’t inherently make me look like I packed on twenty pounds over the weekend. Enter the slouchy dress, whether cut from cashmere, wool, or cotton. One of my particular faves? The sweatshirt dress. Seems like cheating, right? But I find that if you add a waist-enhancing skinny belt, it’s easy to pull off. Add a long necklace, some opaque tights, and ankle booties, and you have a real outfit. (This is resonating with me in particular because I’m on a plane and regretting my wardrobe choices this morning: My pants are uncomfortable, and the ballet flats I mistakenly slipped on are providing no insulation to my very cold feet.) So tell me: What’s your fail-safe comfy outfit when you also want to look reasonably pulled together?

 

clockwise, l-r: FREE PEOPLE BEAUTIFUL STRANGER PULLOVER SWEATER, $148.00, Revolve Clothing; AMERICAN VINTAGE CASHMERE BLEND TUNIC DRESS, $149.00, Revolve Clothing; J.CREW DOLMAN-SLEEVE SWEATER DRESS, $168.00, J.Crew; JAMES PERSE SWEATSHIRT DRESS, $125.00, Shopbop.

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What’s New: Purple Mania March 12th, 2010 By

It’s finally Friday, which means it’s time to spend that paycheck on new goodies! The first things I started searching for this morning were brightly-colored pieces to get me in the spring spirit. Check out my fab finds in my favorite color of the moment, purple!

Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Wushishi' Sweater, $228

A long, lightweight sweater is always nice to have hanging in your closet because you can throw it over a pretty camisole or a graphic tee. I found this MARC by Marc Jacobs sweater in bright purple and fell in love with the diamond-shaped design detailing and the long length of the sweater.

 

Purple Crocodile Stretch Butterfly Belt, $22.00

Spring dresses can look more polished with the help of a belt at the waistline. I like this belt mainly because of the big butterfly in the front, and I like my accessories to catch attention!

 

Jessica Simpson Esis Flats, $27.99

Next I found these Jessica Simpson flats in raspberry. These flats would add a pop of color to any jeans and t-shirt ensemble.

 

Ann Taylor LOFT Purple Hair Pin Set, $12.50

To add a bit of flair to your hair this spring, I found this Ann Taylor LOFT hair pin set with purple detailing. Use these pins to pull back your bangs, or to add interest to a bun or ponytail.

 

For obvious reasons I advise you not to wear all of these items at once.  However, use your own judgment to incorporate the right splashes of color.  Check out other great new purple things and many other great colors too at beso!

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