How to wear a dark ivy dress December 9, 2007

I love all earth colors and nothing is more earthy, wintery and screams holidays than dark ivy. Recently I was asked what color goes with a dark ivy dress. The nice thing about dark ivy, is that it is a very easy color, almost like navy blue or black.

 Here are 3 ideas:

- Preppy: pair your dark ivy dress with cream and beige leggings, same beige tone shoes & bag, pearls   and a dark red coat. You’ll be preppy and festive.

- Funky:  pair it with a jewel magenda cardigan, nude fishnet tights, brass or tan lace up boots and bag, gold thin hoops & bangles. A nice cocktail ring with magenda and green stones will wrap the whole outfit together.

- Evening: Treat it like you would treat your little black dress, but with a twist. Black opaque tights, patent black shoes, and a black feathered boa, will bring out the dark ivy color, make you look all dressed up, but in fun way. Choose silver and sparkly accessories and evening bag. You’ll rock!

Emerald Greens December 6, 2007

Every fashionista will tell you that jewel colors are perfect for evening. My favorite one is emerald green. This jewel color is perfect for every complexion, as one can find a wide spectrum of the emerald green palette. It is fun and happy. The best thing is that it is quite versatile and you can wear it in the summer too - provided that the fabric is light, like silk, such as the ones featured here.

The Liz Clairborne dress suits everyone. It is fun but not risqué, pretty and flirty. Wear it with black opaque tights and silver peep toes to all your holiday parties and with pretty high heeled sandals in the summer.

If you’re after a more sexy party look, choose a frock like this Jay Godfrey number: the deep emerald/turquoise shade, one shoulder design and floaty texture will feel like the summer breeze in the middle of winter. Same like the Clairborne dress, it can double for winter as well as for summer fiestas and parties.

For those who would like to try before committing, you can choose something like this Anthropology dress, which is black, but has this lovely emerald sash. It will certainly wet your appetite for more!

Winter equals Coat December 6, 2007

Kenneth Cole Toca

Winter and coats go hand in hand. Stepping out in style and staying toasty is possible, as long as you invest in a good and warm coat. Endless options and crazy coat sales everywhere make this an easy task for the girl who is now shopping for a new coat.

If you want to differ from the pack, I recommend that you don’t buy a black coat this year. I know… black is versatile and easy, and never looks dirty – a factor that you must keep in mind, if you are living in a big city like NYC. I am all for these things too, but I honestly think you can get all that from another color i.e. like this brown/grayish Toca coat, or this Andrew Marc one, which is black, but has some serious fur detailing.

Andrew Marc

White is also versatile and easy to wear, provided that you are not a sloppy person and that you have a good relationship with your local dry-cleaners store. It is so chic and urban, I am putting it on my list for Santa this year. I really like this Kenneth Cole one.

Stay warm!