Turtle Time

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you had a nice weekend. I entertained Saturday evening and I wanted to share the menu. I didn’t have a lot of time to prep so this menu was perfect and ready in about an hour and half.

  • Mini Cheese Boards for appetizers – Marcona almonds, two kinds of salami, cheese, crackers, olives, and persimmons.
  • Caprese Salad – Tomato, basil, mozzarella with a drizzle of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Trader Joe’s Vegan pesto (adds extra flavor). You can make these ahead of time and store them in the fridge. Dress them right before serving and don’t forget to add salt & pepper.
  • Italian Chicken – I make this in the dutch oven (7 1/4 quart size), so delicious yet so simple to make.
  • Hasselback Potatoes – I used seasoned salt instead of Brabant Seasoning this time around. You can also add rosemary to go with the Italian Chicken.

Now onto today’s Turtle Time look.

  1. Nili Lotan Ralphie Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater Bergdorf Goodman, $450. Look for less J. Crew.
  2. Nili Lotan Arliss Pant Shopbop, $495.
  3. Teddy Sherpa Jacket J. Crew, $248. Also like the warm brandy color way.
  4. Dolce Vita Lottie Platform Bootie Zappos, $170.
  5. Emili Kaven Crystal Embellished 14k Gold Pleated Ring Moda Operandi, $210.
  6. Machete Mini Hoop Earrings Nordstrom, $25. These make a great holiday gift! I have the classic tortoise.

Khaki-That

I’m on the hunt for a pair of khaki’s for Fall. I just ordered an Alex Mill pair (will report back) but I also found a couple more while scouring the web. 

  1. Boy Pant Cotton Twill Alex Mill, $115.
  2. Nili Lotan Luna Cropped Trouser Net-a-Porter, $355.
  3. G Label Patrick Wide Cuff Pant Goop, $495.
  4. Vince Pleat Front Pant Shopbop, $245.
  5. High-rise Trousers & Other Stories, $79.

Photo: Emma Hill

 

Sporty Spice

Bolt

  1. Aviator Nation Bolt Crop Tee Nordstrom, $83.
  2. Nili Lotan Military Crop Pant Nordstrom, $325. Also like the Aviator Nation Sweatpants.
  3. Free City Pullover Shopbop, $258. Also like Aviator Nation Cream Hoodie Shopbop, $168.
  4. Yomious Glass Water Bottle Amazon, $16.99.
  5. State of Escape Neoprene Tote Bag Neiman Marcus, $295. Great breathable workout bag.
  6. Nike Daybreak Sneaker Net-a-Porter, $90.

 

 

So Slipin’ Cozy

I love the look of a cozy sweater mixed with a silky slip skirt or dress. I recently picked up an oversized White + Warren sweater that I will be wearing with an AqC silk skirt. I’ve listed some other favorites below.

  1. Raey Slip Skirt Matches Fashion, $245. Also comes in silver and black.
  2. Nili Lotan Slip Dress FRWD, $545. Look for less here.
  3. Cami NYC Dress Shopbop, $330.
  4. Anine Bing Slip Skirt Anine Bing, $249.
  5. Vince Cashmere Double Slit Turtleneck Nordstrom, $425 also comes in camel. Size down.
  6. Vince V-Neck Dolman Sleeve Sweater Nordstrom, $395.
  7. Oversized Zebra Sweater White + Warren, $435.
  8. Remain Birger Christensen Sweater Net-a-Porter, $230.

Photo: Funda Christophersen

Stop & Shop

Stop & Shop Shopbop’s big sale! Take 20% off orders under $500 or 25% off orders of $500 or more with code STOCKUP19. I love the above picture of Jane Birken it exudes chic classic fall fashion.

Some things to check out from the Shopbop sale!

  1. Loveshackfancy Hayden Cardigan Shopbop, $395.
  2. Anine Bing Romano Panther Sweatshirt Shopbop, $169.
  3. Re/Done 50’s Cigarette Shopbop, $265.
  4. Farm Rio Borogodo Wrap Dress Shopbop, $345.
  5. Nili Lotan Jenna Cords with Tape Shopbop, $395. Love the color.
  6. Ulla Johnson Erisa Dress Shopbop, $650.
  7. Ulla Johnson Zula Pullover Shopbop, $375.
  8. The Great Bobbie Pullover Shopbop, $395.
  9. ASTR Aidy Sweater Shopbop, $120.
  10. ATM Short Sleeve Boy Tee Shopbop, $68. Like the length.
  11. Loeffler Randall Gia Boot Shopbop, $695 & Joni Western Boot.
  12. Mansur Gavriel Classic Loafer Shopbop, $395 & Mansur Ankle Boot.
  13. Habitual Jayda Skirt Shopbop, $160.

Silky Slip

This 90’s silhouette made famous by the likes of Kate Moss, Winona Ryder, and Sofia Coppola is back! Some of my favs below.

  1. Satin Slip Dress Vince, $285.
  2. Rosemary Silk Slip Anine Bing, $495.
  3. Nili Lotan Black Silk Slip Dress Nordstrom, $545.
  4. Nili Lotan Animal Print Slip Dress Nordstrom, $595.
  5. L’Agence Jodie Cheetah Print Nordstrom, $495.
  6. T Alexander Wang Wash n Go Slip Dress Neiman Marcus, $295.
  7. Topshop Slip Dress Nordstrom, $68 & this 100% silk one from Topshop, $180.
  8. Rope Strap Slip Dress & Other Stories, $119.
  9. Eileen Fisher Crinkle Slip Dress Nordstrom, $214 Loose fitting slip dress.

Photo: @collagevintage

Joyeux Anniversaire

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The Nordstrom Anniversary early access starts today. I’ve sorted through all the inventory and highlighted my top picks below. To shop the whole sale click here.

  1. Alo Cover Tank Nordstrom, $35.90 Check out all Alo sale here.
  2. Alo Foxy Faux Fur Jacket Nordstrom, $124.90
  3. Zoe Chicco Diamond & Opal Pendant Nordstrom, $350.90
  4. Tibi Double Cuff Cardigan Nordstrom, $233.90
  5. Missoni ZigZag Cape  Nordstrom, $210.90
  6. Alo Rib Tank Nordstrom, $41.90
  7. Nili Lotan Jenna Side Tape Pant Nordstrom, $249.90
  8. Clare V Simple Suede Tote Nordstrom, $310.90
  9. Frame Short Faux Fur Coat Nordstrom, $394.90
  10. Adidas Gazelle Sneaker Nordstrom, $59.90
  11. All Saints Balfern Suede Moto Nordstrom, $332.90

Top Notch

I was doing some on-line shopping for my girls when I stumbled upon this March 11 looking top at Topshop. I added it to the cart and was beyond happy when I got it in the mail. I love the colorful embroidery, fit, and quality of this top.

  1. Embroidered Smock Blouse Topshop, $22.50. It runs big I ordered the Petite Size 2 and it fits. Also in the cart were these Camo Pants.
  2. Monrow Chino Side Zip Trousers Olive Saks, $105 (on sale). Click here for Navy. They are almost exactly like the Nili Lotan Cropped Military Pants Shopbop, $325. Pants in the above picture.
  3. Carrie Forbes Raffia Woven Sandals Matches Fashion, $321. On my wish list.
  4. Fauvre Le Page Pochette Ebay. Also love this Bottega one.

Street Chic

I love this Street Chic look Jennifer Aniston was spotted wearing while out and about. I’ve recreated the look below.

  1. J Crew Regent Blazer J. Crew, $198 30% off with code GETAWAY.
  2. Nili Lotan Shon Pant Nili Lotan, $375 for a more slim leg I love the Frame Carpenter Jean Shopbop, $245.
  3. Garret Leight Hampton Sunglasses Need Supply, $340.
  4. Balenciaga BB Quilted Leather Bag Net-a-Porter, $1.090.
  5. Jenni Kayne Heeled Chelsea Boot Nordstrom, $540.
  6. ATM Slub Jersey Boyfriend Tee Nordstrom, $95.
  7. Rolex Oyster La Californienne Watch Goop, $8,400.

Romp Around

I love this utility romper Gwyneth Paltrow is wearing at her In Goop Health Event this past weekend. I pulled together the above romper as well as some look for less alternatives below.

  1. Augustina Flight Romper G. Label, $525 Romper in the above picture.
  2. Cotton Blend Boilersuit & Other Stories, $99
  3. Denim Coverall Romper Madewell, $138
  4. Nili Lotan Romper Nordstrom, $595 also comes in blue.
  5. Shoes are Clergerie Berlin Platform but not in stores yet. I found them on pre-order at Saks in Gold. Some similar options are Clergerie Barabara Loafer Saks, $595, Clergerie Anima Loafer Farfetch, $479, & Clergerie Roli Loafers Goop, $745.
  6. Alexander McQueen Sneaker Nordstrom, $490 also Gwyneth approved and would look great with the above romper.

SALE ALERT! The Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale starts May 22nd. Click here to shop the sale.

#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.



 

 

 

Beige is all the Rage

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  1. IRO Dembey Leather Moto Jacket Nordstrom, $1,495 look for less ALLSAINTS Dalby Jacket Nordstrom, $450.
  2. Chloe Embroidered Leather Zip Card Case Wallet Nordstrom, $310
  3. GOEN.J Midi Skirt Shopbop, $495 also like GOEN.J Asymmetrical Mini Wrap Skirt Shopbop, $345
  4. Ganni Rib Knit Cardigan Net-A-Porter, $235 additional color click here.
  5. ANINE BING Bar Silk Skirt Shopbop, $299 look for less Print Satin Bias Skirt Topshop, $75.
  6. Ulla Johnson Linny Top Shopbop, $375
  7. Natalie Martin Danika Dress Forward, $258 short sleeve version Natalie Martin Kimono Wrap Goop, $185.
  8. Saint Laurent Nu Pied Strappy Sandal Farfetch, $585
  9. Madewell Northside Vintage Tee Ashen Silver Nordstrom, $14.50
  10. Garrett Leight The Hampton Sunglasses Neiman Marcus, $340 also like these.
  11. Acne Musubi Suede Maxi Knotted Suede Bag Net-A-Porter, $1300 also love the Mini Crossbody Bag Nordstrom, $420. Extra Large floppy tote bags were seen all over the streets of Paris Fashion Week.
  12. By Far Tanya Patent Leather Sandal Net-A-Porter, $370 Barely there sandal is another big trend.
  13. Nili Lotan Jeanna Stretch Cotton Twill Pant Net-A-Porter, $325
  14. Short Trench Coat Zara, $69.90 Not pictured above. Trench coats are a huge as well. I like this cropped version.

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Out of Africa

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A friend of mine is embarking on a trip of a lifetime a two week African Safari. I was pulling some clothes together for her and realized you don’t need to be going on an African Safari to take advantage of the army/utility trend. These pieces are great for everyday life and traveling over Spring Break and Summer.  Think Banana Republic in the 80’s…I still covet my army shorts I got from there.

  1. Xirena Alyx Top Army Green  Shopbop, $184 click here for white. Lightweight cotton gauze fabric perfect for warm climates. Xirena makes the best travel essentials made from light weight cotton and comfortable loose fitting styles.
  2. Alex Mill Solid Sweater Nordstrom, $110 Alex Drexler (son of Mickey) launched Alex Mill in 2012 they set out to design well crafted classic essentials. It’s now being carried at Nordstrom and Net-A-Porter.
  3. The Great Frayed Army Shorts Shopbop, $235 (additional sizing click here) & Veronica Beard Short Shopbop, $250
  4. Alex Mill Stretch Jumpsuit Nordstrom, $178 & Sundry Belted Jumpsuit Shopbop, $178 The Sundry jumpsuit is made of lightweight cotton gauze fabric.
  5. Ganni Halter Swimsuit Matches Fashion, $160
  6. Xirena Draper Pant Shopbop, $156 & Frame Paperbag Pant Shopbop, $275 look for less Paperbag Utility Pant Topshop, $75.
  7. Sydney Evan Snake Ear Cuff Saks, $575
  8. The Great Rick Rack Pant Nordstrom, $285 & Nili Lotan Cropped Military Pant Shopbop, $325 look for less Madewell Stovepipe Fatigue Pant Nordstrom, $78
  9. Panther Ring Bloomingdale’s, $1200 & Panther Bracelet Bloomingdale’s, $600
  10. Sydney Evan Elephant Necklace Saks, $795
  11. Vince Utility Shirt Shopbop, $265 additional sizing click here.
  12. Ganni Camera Bag Matches Fashion, $115
  13. Loewe Elephant Crossbody Bag Farfetch, $1,390
  14. Utility Jacket Everlane, $78 Runs big size down & Madewell Military Jacket Nordstrom, $98
  15. Ganni Hewson Wide Brim Hat Matches Fashion, $100
  16. Xirena Wren Cotton Dress Mother, $350 & Xirena Chelsea Gauze Dress Mother, $249 Not pictured above. Two great lightweight cotton white dresses for travel.

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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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Army-ish!

Everything Leandra Cohen of Man Repeller throws on looks cool and chic. I especially love these Sea NY army pants she’s wearing with the barely there sandals (big summer trend).

  1. Sea O’Keefe Quilted Paperbag Pants Pants Shopbop, $368
  2. 3×1 Crop Army Chino Saks, $119 If the above pants are a bit too fashion forward these are a nice alternative (on sale). Along with these Popper Utility Trouser Topshop, $75.
  3. Nili Lotan Amber Top Shopbop, $350 Pair the pants with this flowy white Nili Lotan top. Look for less Velvet by Graham Spencer Voile Blouse Top Nordstrom, $130
  4. BY FAR Virgo Cutout Metallic Sandal Net-A-Porter, $370 The barely there sandal was a big trend this Summer that will continue…made famous by the The Row Bare Sandal.

 

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