June
8,
2009
101 American Style Ideas
Nina Garcia's Notes
WHAT'S ON MY MIND THIS MONTH: There are some things that nobody does like we do in America. And I'm not talking about apple pie. I'm talking about the effortless chic of a camel coat with a worn-in pair of jeans, or a high-end designer skirt with a loved-to-death white tee. We often take it for granted, but to me, American style is always easy, never forced. Just look at our first lady! Mrs. O. embodies the perfect mix of new and old, edgy and familiar, from Isabel Toledo to Talbots. She dresses democratically, and with the following images as your guide, you will too.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
What The Andrews Sisters might wear now: Army fatigues with a flapper's finishBreathe life into CLASSIC KHAKI COLORS with lush shearlings and EMBELLISHED accessories.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
EVENING STAR: Look for formalwear with shiny grommets instead of sequins.Dress $475, Vera Wang Lavender Label; (212) 382-2184.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
CASUAL GLAM: Top a '20s-style designer skirt with an easy-to-wear flak jacket.Jacket $125, J.Crew; jcrew.com.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Clutch $550, Diane von Furstenberg; (212) 753-7300.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Top $268, AKA New York; intermixonline.com.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Shoes $930, Christian Louboutin for 3.1 Phillip Lim; (212) 396-1884.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Skirt $595, 3.1 Phillip Lim (212) 334-1160.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Cape $795, Gryphon New York; (212) 764-3059.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Necklace $465, Marquis & Camus; marquiscamus.com.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Belt $77, 213 Industry; (213) 765-0701.Pants $175, DKNY; dkny.com for stores.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Wallets $95 each, Be & D at Tallulah G; (702) 932-7000.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Top $198, Gant; (212) 813-9170.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Boots approximately $198, Gap; gap.com.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Watch $135, Tommy Hilfiger Watches; macys.com.
Precious Cargo
cargo, army, andrews sisters, flapper, vintage, embroidery, sequins, classic, khaki
precious cargo
Bag $348, Cole Haan; colehaan.com.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Mighty floral prints and strong-shoulder blouses give feminine elegance a
new edgeTiptoe around traditional styles by MIXING PATTERNS with modern textured fabrics.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
POWER DRESSING: A statement cardigan is 2009's answer to last year's boyfriend blazer.Cardigan $298, Trina Turk; (212) 206-7383.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Clutch $195, BR Monogram; bananarepublic.com.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Watch $295, Badgley Mischka Timepieces; (310) 248-3750.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Coat $498, Tommy Hilfiger; (646) 638-4812.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Scarf $79, Adrienne Landau; intermixonline.com.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Lipstick $22.50, Julie Hewett in Film Noir; juliehewett.com.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Shoes price upon request, Manolo Blahnik for Carolina Herrera; (212) 582-3007.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Bangles $105 each, Vita; chickdowntown.com.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
BODY SKIMMER: A slim sheath dress makes conservative plaid look sexy.Dress $525, DKNY; dkny.com for stores.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Top $271, Twinkle by Wenlan; twinklebywenlan.com.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Shoes $345, L.A.M.B. at Solutions; (949) 650-0479.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Watch $55, AK Anne Klein; nordstrom.com.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Top $980, Jason Wu at Ikram; (312) 587-1000.
Lady Sovereign
floral prints, strong-shoulder blouses, elegant, mixing patterns, traditional, modern, textured fabrics
lady sovereign
Skirt $118, Victor for Victor Alfaro; bonton.com.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Revolutionize fashion's gray scale with flashes of Technicolor neon brightsSmoky tones temper the acid of citrus colors and keep the HEAD-TO-TOE GLOW to a minimum.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Skirt $184, Geren Ford at Forest NYC; (212) 255-7573.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Jacket $398, LaRok at Ruby; (973) 744-7788.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Necklace $375, Ports 1961 by Tia Cibani; (917) 475-1022.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Nail polish $9, Essie; essie.com.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
TIGHT ASH: Get out of the black leggings rut and into graphite stretch pants.Leggings $32.95, New York & Company; nyandcompany.com.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Dress $159.50, MICHAEL Michael Kors; bloomingdales.com.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Shoes $148, J.Crew; jcrew.com.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Tops $995 each, Michael Kors at Dress Circle; (412) 681-7799.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Makeup bag $48, Lacoste; lacoste.com.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
MOULIN RUCHE: Satin is the new metallic shine; pleats and ruffles add dimension.Dress $158, Guess by Marciano; guessbymarciano.com.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Jacket price upon request, Ralph Lauren Black Label; ralphlauren.com for stores.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Skirt $100, BB Dakota; chickdowntown.com.
High Lights
flashy, technicolor, neon, brights, citrus colors, glow, grey, metallic, shine
high lights
Shoes $955, Manolo Blahnik for Band of Outsiders; (212) 582-3007.
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