New Site to Shop

Just uncovered a really cool new website that's chock full of indie designers. Sometimes you know what you love and search right for that but sometimes the discovery is just as intriguing. This site has sourced all those fantastic places that you may never have heard of to turn up the collectibles that you may want to get in on early. The result is a collection that's covetable and designers you'll want on your list.

(photo: courtesy of Lust, Covet, Desire)

Outfit Inspiration

As unbearable as Winter may still be in many parts of the country (cough, Nemo), I'm still already thinking of ways to make adjustments to my look to usher in the onset of Spring. This look is doing just right by me with plenty of black and leather to keep it on the dark side but a bright pop of lemon yellow to remind you that the sun will be shining soon. With the show of a little bit of leg, courtesy of those cutesy smoking slippers, and the great cuts of both top and skirt, the look reaches perfection.

(photo: courtesy of Could I Have That)

Exposed Brick: The Base Layer

Looking at these photos of this charming Tribeca loft and I realize how striking exposed brick can be as a base layer. It adds texture and can be a building block around which you create an identifiable look. Similar to this exposed brick is a man's undershirt, a camisole or a base layer than a woman may wear. I know some girls who swear by a certain tank or two and it makes everything look a bit better--not to mention adds to confidence. Find your base, signature layer against which everything else can pair against.

(photo: courtesy of Desire to Inspire)

SPOTTED: M. Patmos for Fall

Back in the day, there was a designer named Marcia Patmos who was part of a designer dream team who did knitwear called Lutz & Patmos. Now Marcia has struck out on her own and the knit-rich line is spectacular. She just showed at New York Fashion Week and it almost makes you wish the weather wasn't going to warm up sooner rather than later. The colors are really saturated and the layers are strategic but effortless. Winter dressing done well.

(photo: courtesy of Style.com)

The New Skirt Length

Lengths of skirts can be so tough that I get frustrated most of the time and wind up in pants. The knee length is particularly hard because it has to hit in just the right place. I say try and hem your skirt so that it hits right at the tip of the kneecap and has some motion to it. The lower you go, the harder it can be to walk and the less flattering it can be because you're covering more leg. Keep it neat and slightly flirty if you can as the skirt gets longer (i.e. ruffle at the hem, or slimming pencil fit).

(photo: courtesy of W Magazine)

I Want: The Bow Blouse

I absolutely love this look. I think I love how polished and preppy it feels and paired against the low-slung trousers it feels just a little bit subversive and edgy all at once. The bow doesn't appear too precious and in the black and white (as opposed to a pink or some other delicate color) it seems to work just perfectly. Wear yours with a structured blazer and trousers or even skinny jeans to offset the blouse perfectly.

(photo: courtesy of StreetFSN)

The Print Blazer

Out of all of my jackets and blazers, I think my plain black one (the one that I was so adamant about having) is the one that I wear the least. The ones I'm really into these days are a funky tie-dye version that I'm still trying to work up the courage to wear and a newer blue tweedy one that's got great versatility. This jacket made me think of that and reminded me of the best way to wear a busy blazer. Simplicity is key. Wear yours with a simple white tee, or crewneck sweatshirt which is my favorite layering piece these days. A pretty silhouette of a silk blouse like those from Equipment would do the trick here too for a dressier look.

(photo: courtesy of @TibiPR)