Sweatpants: Not Just for the Gym.

One thing I really love is something I like to call dressy sweatpants.  I know what you're going to say, that sounds like an oxymoron and it is but that's what's so great about them.  Pair them with a chic little jacket and a pair of great shoes with a small heel and you can rock sweat pants all day long!  I seen many a chic french woman doing just this.

I like these Vince pants from Shopbop. They have just enough tailoring to accomplish the effortless look I'm describing. 

Valentino Corset-y Boots.

I love that these Valentino boots lace up in the back like a corset and that's no satin ribbon you see back there.  It leather! A leather bow, fantastic!  Don't you agree?

Front.  Is that a ribbon back there?

Nope!  It's a piece of leather, fooled ya!

Available on Saks.com

Prep-tastic: What I'd Wear if I was Going Back to School.

It's almost time for those crazy kids to head back to school and doesn't that make you feel just the tiniest bit nostalgic? Remember when planning your first-day-of-school outfit was something you thought about all August long?  Not much has changed for me, I still plan my outfits way to long in advance (and then change my mind fifty times) and if I was heading back to school next month this is what I wish I was wearing.

I did just order the Kirsten necklace from the Man Repeller/DANNIJO collection in celebration.  I'm not sure what I'm celebrating, but let's call it "Not Having to Go Back to School."

Mui Mui Makes a Fine Feathered Friend.

I love this Mui Mui feathered collar.  I would wear it with a black pencil skirt and a white collared shirt.  Think holiday.  I would love to wear this to my family Christmas party,  my mother-in-law would love it.  She's often very entertained by what I wear and knowing this is a big responsibility.  When I'm going to see her I often dress with her in mind, and try and pull out all the stops.  This piece would really wow her, don't you think?

Available on Net-a-Porter.

Hot on These Collars.

One thing I'm really enjoying right now is a chic button down shirt with a contrasting collar.  These skirts mean business but still like to party.

Look at the sequins!  I want to wear these with black cigarette pants and maybe some tap shoes! Kidding, maybe those Margiela brogues from my previous post. Available on Net-a-Porter.

This Christopher Kane shirt has a PVC collar with squishy gel inside! Have you ever seen such a thing? It reminds me of pool toys I had when I was a kid and that makes me want it so much more for some reason.  $985 on Net-a-porter.

And if sequins and PVC aren't your thing, you could try this lovely Equipment shirt that gets the job done just fine.  Also from Net-a-Porter.