What's in Store

“I’ve been on so many blind dates, I should get a free dog.”
Wendy Liebman, b. 1961

My dear friend Jenn is currently swimming in men. Dating could be a full time job for her. Except, she already has a full time job. Which raises the question of what to wear so that you can go from business to pleasure without a complete costume change.

Doing Lunch
Lunch dates tend to run late, which means you’re either racing back to the office or stealing a cab from a tourist. You need something that allows you to look graceful while sprinting a block. A lightweight A-line skirt offers the mobility you need, but is also feminine and office appropriate.

Midweek Drinks
It’s best to not look like the “many” when you’re looking for the “one.” So leave your black suit at the cleaners when meeting up for cocktails. A non-suit suit is perfect for midweek drinks. A bold, but tailored jacket paired with dress pants keeps the look professional and distinctive.

Friday Dinner
If you’re going to get stuck late at the office, it will be when you have a Friday night date. Plan ahead of time and pair a classic dress with a blazer for work. Then, ditch the jacket and add a bright pashmina for dinner. Complete the day-to-night look with a day heel in a color that compliments your wrap.

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“Summer time and the dressing is easy…”
George Gershwin, 1898 - 1937

Sunday morning at the dog park? Midweek business lunch? Friday night opera tickets? It’s never been so easy to be perfectly dressed. All you need to look put together right now is a handful of sundresses and a couple pairs of sandals.

Sun

An excellent choice for walking the dog, wine tasting or farmer’s market. Flippies or low heeled slides finish it off.

Sheath

A black and white sheath is refreshingly professional. Play with color or keep it graphic with black and white.

Wrap

Perfect for wedding receptions and dining al fresco in Monaco. (You never know when you might meet a wealthy somebody with EU citizenship…) All you need is a pashmina and glitzy sandals.

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A lot of my girlfriends are May babies, meaning that May is birthday party season for my group of gals. It’s important to look fabulous when you’re the birthday girl, and what better way to imbue your birthday diva-ness, than in a party dress?

You had one on at your parties when you were little with the matching tights, the Mary Janes, the bows in your hair. But being all grown up doesn’t mean you can’t throw on a girly girl dress on your special day. Here are a few ideas to get you started on your b’day dress quest.

Definitely go for the F’s when looking for a dress - flirty, feminine, fun, frilly, flouncy…you get the picture.

This beautiful strapless “borboleta dress” from Anna Sui has a bright, bold pattern on a dark chiffon background, and a great rouched bodice. Classy, but still fun.

At $418, it’s not a bargain, but worth it for a milestone birthday, like 30.

60’s mod is back, so why not give a nod to the throwback with this empire waisted-mini dress by Milly? Pair this fun geometric green print with some Lucite accessories, and you’ll definitely be the show-stopper at your fête.

For a hot and sultry look, how about this Nicole Miller black stretch silk strapless number? If you’ve been working hard at the gym, show off your curves in a sophisticated evening-soirée type of way.

 ¡Feliz cumpleaños!

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“Anyone can make the simple complicated. Creativity is making the complicated simple.”
Charles Mingus, 1922 - 1979

In 1920s joie de vivre met the pursuit of happiness and created a fabulous decade of clothes and music. The saucy independence of flappers was a perfect fit with the new genre of American music: jazz. With the New Orleans Jazz Fest kicking of this weekend, there’s no better time to work some jazz age inspired spring pieces into your wardrobe.

Rhythm

Elegant leisurewear, a.k.a. sportswear, started with the active lifestyle of the 20s. Look for a tennis costume inspired blouse in lightweight cotton or silk to add a dash of Gatsby glamour to your style.

Jump

Ferragamo realized in 1925 that by inserting a slim steel shank into the arch, he could design fancier shoes. Pay homage to the birth of the modern pump and put a little Charleston in your step with a pair of T-Strap heels.

Fusion

Simple silhouettes in fluid, drapey fabrics defined the Jazz era. You can’t drink bathtub gin (the beverage of flappers) in a stiff dress, so give the hanger a shake. The dress should be able to slink into a speakeasy. Add a belt at your hips to complete the modern flapper look.

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