Yes Dress

I’m just returning from a weekend at the Ojai Valley Inn. It’s such a beautiful hotel and only an hour and a half from LA. The grounds are stunning surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful mountains. We played tennis, walked around town (so many cute shops), had lunch at Ojai Rotie (amazing homemade bread), and a delicious dinner at Olivella.

A friend of mine give me a list of all the shops to hit in Ojai see below.

Dekor Living // Blue Ojai // Summer Camp // Canyon Supply // In the Field // Fig

I’ve had a lot of requests for event dresses these past couple of weeks so I’m rounding up some fun, cheerful, and colorful dresses.

  1. Zimmermann Midi Musk Floral Similar dress to the one in the above picture.
  2. Zimmermann Concert Lace Up Dress
  3. Ulla Johnson Zehra Batik Chiffon Midi Dress
  4. Self Portrait Pleated Maxi Gown Self Portrait runs small size up.
  5. Self Portal Sequined Flared Dress
  6. A.L.C. Chiffon Midi Dress
  7. A.L.C. Cody Smocked Dress
  8. Self Portrait Chiffon Lace Mini Dress
  9. Misa Kidada Dress
  10. Saloni Isa Ruffle Dress
  11. Loveshackfancy Popover Mini
  12. Saloni Crystal Bow Black Dress Also comes in Pink Mini.

D.T.L.A.

Yesterday my daughter and I ventured downtown, first stop was the jewelry mart and then the Arts District. Our plan was to have lunch at La Cha Cha Cha but we quickly realized they were not open for lunch. We checked out Manuela’s Menu (super charming spot) but ultimately ended up at Cafe Gratitude. We roamed around and popped into the Hauser & Wirth building along with House of Woo (lots of cute dresses, tops, and sweats). A fun way to spend an afternoon if you haven’t been to the Arts District in awhile.

Now onto A.L.C. (above dress) which has several printed dresses that I love this season. The cotton poplin fabric is a bit structured yet breathable and comfy. It’s been a popular item with several of my clients that I have helped with post covid wardrobe refreshes. See below for some of my favorites.

  1. A.L.C. Misha Dress Above picture, I’m wearing a size 4. Cognac/Coral color way is on sale and Mojave color way just dropped.
  2. A.L.C. Alexandra Cutout Waist Dress additional sizing here. Cutout dresses have been a big trend this season.
  3. A.L.C. Augustine Dress I love the flutter sleeve on this dress.
  4. A.L.C. Adelaide Dress Easy to wear mini.
  5. A.L.C. Joelle Pleated Tie Waist Short would look cute with Skims bodysuit.
  6. A.L.C. Harper Dress I love a red dress!

Have a great weekend everyone!

XX

Julie

Sweater Weather

The sweater dress is making the rounds this season. Some options below.

  1. J Crew Marled Turtleneck Sweater Dress J. Crew, $198. Great sale happening at J.Crew 50% off regular priced items and 60% off sale. Check out the teddy bear coat and the nordic boot and tons of other great gifts here.
  2. A.L.C. Audrey Lurex Sweater Dress Intermix, $395.
  3. Nanushka Canaan Rib Long Sleeve Dress Nordstrom, $395.
  4. Topshop Turtleneck Sweater Dress Nordstrom, $75.
  5. All Saints Roza Long Sleeve Turtleneck Dress Nordstrom, $182.
  6. Frame Sequined Oversized Sweater Dress Intermix, $525.

 

 

Hail the Sale

I was doing some dress shopping over the weekend and came across several A.L.C. dresses on sale that would be perfect for the holidays. Check them out below.

  1. A.L.C. Navy Velvet Marin Cowl Neck Dress Nordstrom Rack, $219. Also comes in cream. Dress in the above picture.
  2. A.L.C. Carlo Burgundy Wrap Dress Neiman Marcus, $129.
  3. A.L.C. Ava Silk Dress Black Nordstrom Rack, $179.
  4. A.L.C. Trixie Flare Sleeve Dress Black Neiman Marcus, $163.
  5. A.L.C. Rivington Tie Waist Jumpsuit Nordstrom Rack, $219.

Blazin’ Hot

Double breasted blazers and dresses are the current fall must have. Priyanka Chopra was spotted wearing this chic Reformation mini over the weekend in NYC. Btw I say

  1. Maxwell Dress Reformation, $250 (additional sizing here). Dress in the above picture.
  2. L’Agence Keely Blazer Dress Saks, $595. This one is sleeveless.
  3. Topshop Belted Blazer Dress Nordstrom, $100.
  4. A.L.C. Friedman Blazer Dress Neiman Marcus, $450.
  5. Anine Bing Francoise Blazer Mini Nordstrom, $449.
  6. Rotate N. 23 Double Breasted Dress Saks, $530.
  7. Tibi Blazer Dress Net-a-Porter, $795.

Monday Merch

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  1. A.L.C. Heather Blouson Sleeve Tee Neiman Marcus, $150. Also love the Nautical Stripe version & Amo Scallop Long Sleeve Tee Goop, $105. An elevated tee.
  2. Amo Denim Relaxed Straight Trouser Neiman Marcus, $268. Cotton/Spandex runs big size down.
  3. Saint Laurent Toy Shopping Tote Nordstrom, $995. Perfect lightweight crossbody tote bag and I love the smoke gray color way.
  4. Roxanne Assoulin Set of Two Patchwork Anklet Shopbop, $60
  5. Cotton Crossover Sandal Jenni Kayne, $325 also love the Cheetah Pony Crossover Sandals Jenni Kayne, $395.

Yes White Dress

Say yes to the white dress! There’s no denying the white dress trend looming this season.

  1. Marabella Dress Reformation, $248. Dress in the above pic also like Reformation Veronica Dress.
  2. Veronica Beard Trail Dress Intermix, $258.
  3. Doen Georgia Lace Dress Net-a-Porter, $245.
  4. Ruffled Cotton Dobby Midi & Other Stories, $119.
  5. Ulla Johnson Claribel Dress Net-a-Porter, $425.
  6. A.L.C. Sidelle Dress Shopbop, $425.
  7. Juliet Dunn Cotton Midi Dress Matches Fashion, $343.
  8. Innika Choo Madonna Mini Dress Matches Fashion, $398.
  9. Madewell Button Front Tank Dress Nordstrom, $110 additional sizing here.

Photo: @parisinfourmonths Carin Olsson

Crop Top

A cropped jacket is a Summer wardrobe staple. It can be thrown over dresses, skirts, and jeans.

  1. The Range Cropped Jacket Net-a-Porter, $395.
  2. Rag and Bone Fleet Jacket Rag and Bone, $295.
  3. Pistola Camilo Crop Jacket Bloomingdale’s, $108.
  4. Tibi Finn Cotton Twill Jacket Net-a-Porter, $486.50 additional sizing here. Take and Extra 15% off Net-a-Porter Sale today with code Extra 15.
  5. Vince Belted Cropped Jacket Moda Operandi, $495.
  6. Topshop Cropped Jacket Nordstrom, $75.
  7. A.L.C. Lorimer Jacket Neiman Marcus, $395.
  8. Amo Denim Patch Jacket Bergdorf Goodman, $375.

Shop Net-a-Porter additional 15% off sale here.

Pom Pom

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  1. A.L.C. Kidman Stripe T-Shirt Dress Nordstrom, $195 additional sizing here.
  2. Bembien Sofia Bag J. Crew, $220 Bembien is a line of accessories that is made around the world. Started by Yi-Mei Truxes 10% of Bembien proceeds go back to the local community in partnership with non profit Nest. See all of Bembien at J. Crew here.
  3. Boho Pom Pom Tassel Amazon, $11.99 also like Tassel Pom Pom Etsy, $19.90 and Tassel Pom Pom Etsy, $14. Dress up your bag with these colorful tassels.
  4. Strappy Sandal Everlane, $78 or I like a Authentic Van Sneaker with this dress Nordstrom, $49.95. Everlane is offering free 2 day shipping today so you can get your sandals before Memorial Day.

Memorial Day sales are kicking off today. Matches Fashion is offering up to 50% off click here to shop the sale. These Isabel Marant Bryce Sneakers are 40% off along with this A.P.C Trench, Isabel Mini, A.P.C Crossbody, and  Balenciaga XXS Shopper. Also starting today is the Barney’s sale click here to shop. More sales to come tomorrow!

Full Circle

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  1. Natalie Martin Jerusha Top Cotton Gauze Goop, $173 and this Jordan Tee just arrived at Goop this week GP, $145.
  2. A.L.C. Lorimer Cargo Jacket Saks, $495. I like the shape of this cargo jacket especially the back flutter detailing which dresses it up. Also like this one by Anine Bing.
  3. Re/Done Raw Hem High Waist Ankle Nordstrom, $250 These are soft, have stretch, and are very comfortable. They run true to size.
  4. Levi’s Button Front Cutoff Miniskirt Nordstrom, $89.50.
  5. Jerome Dreyfuss Mini Circle Hector Bag Shopbop, $435 also love the Full size Hector bag. I saw someone wearing the full size the other day very chic!
  6. Gold Barrette Set Pixie Market, $14 also like this & this.
  7. FiveSeventyFive Studded Leather Strap Sandal Barney’s, $165 click here for black.

Regal Ruffles

You can’t miss the ruffle trend flooding fashion this season. I love the feminine detail adoring blouses, dresses, swimsuits, and playsuits. This week I stocked up on ruffles with this Other Stories Dress, this Juliet Dunn Wrap Skirt, and these two J. Crew suits (this & this). Below are some other styles that will have you Ruffle Ready.

  1. Love Sam Posie Floral Romper Shopbop, $335 Romper in the above picture.
  2. Loeffler Randall Birdie Ruffle Slide Shopbop, $250
  3. Smocked Ruffle Liberty London Top J Crew, $98
  4. Apiece Apart Printed Silk Wrap Dress Net-A-Porter, $525 and Va Bene Ruffle Cotton Dress Net-A-Porter, $295.
  5. Broderie Ruffle Topshop, $68 and Double Ruffle Mini Topshop, $75
  6. Banjanan Rose Dress Shopbop, $275 & Banjanan Bulbul Sister Dress Shopbop, $300.

#JCREWALWAYS

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#JCREWALWAYS especially when  they are offering 40% off full price merchandise with code REFRESH. I had to take advantage of the sale and REFRESH with the above camo cargos (love the fit) along with this cotton sweater. Some other great styles to check out are this open stitch sweater, delicate top, printed top, white popoverruched top (similar Ganni top), and this embroidered beach tunic. Great time to get your shop on at J. Crew.

While on the topic of sales….Shopbop’s event of the season sale is still going strong. I like these golden Nili Lotan Chino’s, Amo Classic Tee (tee in above pic size down), Staud Mini Shirley, Black Rhode Resort dress, Clare V Sandy Tote, Ulla Johnson SandalsA.L.C. Kati Tee, and these Mother Cargo Shorts. To shop the whole sale click here.



 

 

 

A Whole New Whirl

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If you think tie-dye is only reserved for Dead & Company and Phish shows think again. Both colorful and pastel tie-dye’s are hot for Spring 2019. Here are some of my favorite styles I’ve come across as of lately.

  1. Proenza Schouler Tie-dye Sweatshirt Nordstrom, $295 look for less Tie-dye Sweatshirt Zara, $39.90.
  2. Love Shack Fancy Shane Tie-dye Distressed Sweater Saks, $295 look for less Polo Ralph Lauren Cable Tie-dye Sweater Macy’s, $198.
  3. Rhode Resort Ella Dress Shopbop, $395 Midi version Rhode Resort Lea Dress Shopbop, $440.
  4. Proenza Schouler Bandeau Bathing Suit Shopbop, $375 & Paper London Tie-dye Ruffle Swimsuit Saks, $270.
  5. Swell Geode Rose Traveler Bottle Bloomingdale’s, $40.
  6. A.L.C. La Californie Tie-dye Tee Saks, $125 look for less Topshop Tie-dye Tee Nordstrom, $35.
  7. Adidas Tie-dye Logo Baseball Cap Bloomingdales, $26.
  8. Raquel Allegra Fitted Muscle Tee Blue Shop Bazaar & Grey Color way Shopbop, $198.
  9. Hourglass Ambient Blush Sephora, $40.
  10. Pedro Garcia x Raquel Allegra Yoshie Smoking Slipper Nordstrom, $560.
  11. ATM Tie-dye Skirt Shopbop, $350 look for less Kos Resort Tie Dye Beach Skirt Shopbop, $95.

Suit Up

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A black jumpsuit is a wardrobe staple. You can dress it up or down and change up the accessories to get multiple wears out of it. Last week I picked up an extremely flattering one from Club Monaco (it was time to refresh the one in the above pic). I paired it with a Tuxedo Blazer from Club Monaco (on sale). Below is the outfit along with some other options.

  1. Symone Jumpsuit Club Monaco, $289  Great fit and I love the back tie detailing.
  2. Tuxedo Nimah Blazer Club Monaco, $169 Cute cropped fit and on sale.
  3. A.L.C. Wilder Jumpsuit Shopbop, $595 Flowy flirty jumpsuit.
  4. Staud Twilo Cutout Jumpsuit Nordstrom, $220 The navy and white color combo would be great for an evening out on vacay.
  5. Aria Jumpsuit Nili Lotan, $725 Casual jumpsuit. Look for less Madewell Coverall, $148.
  6. Loeffler Randall Kassidy Kitten Heel Stretch Shopbop, $395 Great bootie to wear with a jumpsuit or other dresses and skirts.

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Rainy Day Rack Raid

It’s another rainy day in Los Angeles so why not do a bit of retail therapy. I was browsing the Rack doing a Natori refresh and came across some discounted designer duds.

  1. A.L.C. Bryant Merino Wool Blend Jacket Nordstrom Rack, $249.97 Jacket in the above picture.
  2. A.L.C. Whitney Bell Sleeve Silk Wrap Nordstrom Rack, $159.97
  3. Rebecca Taylor Stripe Ruffle Cap Sleeve Dress Nordstrom Rack, $139.97
  4. Natori Flora Underwire Bra Nordstrom Rack, $29.97 & Natori Feathers Underwire Bra Nordstrom Rack, $27.97
  5. Loeffler Randall Luisa Sandal Nordstrom Rack, $97.98
  6. Mother Denim The Stunner Frayed Ankle Nordstrom Rack, $89.97 & Mother Denim The Dazzler Ankle Straight Nordstrom Rack, $89.97
  7. James Perse Surplus Jacket Nordstrom Rack, $79.99
  8. Reformation Hattie off the Shoulder Dress Nordstrom Rack, $79.97
  9. Gucci Aviator Sunglasses Nordstrom Rack, $149.97
  10. Gucci Cat Eye Sunglasses Nordstrom Rack, $149.97