Remember what happened when they combined peanut butter and chocolate? An awesome piece of candy was born. Just as awesome a combination was created when Adidas and Stella McCartney joined forces. What an incredible concept to bring fashion into the athletic world. Why wouldn’t we want to look great in our athletic clothes? Some of us spend an entire day in the clothes we wear to play tennis, golf, or yoga. On those days we no longer have to trade looking pulled together for convenience. The days of wearing your old bicycle shorts and your boyfriend’s t-shirt are long gone. Stella McCartney’s line for Adidas gives us the flexibility to look and feel great before, during, and after our activities. Some of the pieces can be pricey, but if you are athletic and sporty, it’s worth it.

Dressing the transition from work to play is something we all struggle with. You want to look professional during the day, yet relaxed and at ease at night. How do you pull it off? We think you can do it seamlessly by choosing a few basic pieces and punching it up with accessories that pop. For starters, choose fabrics that are silky, soft, and move with the body. You’ll feel carefree, and blissfully unconstrained. Next, choose a sporty, modern jacket that brings your workday outfit to a cool, casual place. Then, choose accessories that can bridge the gap between work wear and evening wear. A good place to introduce some color is with your handbag. A bold patent bag adds brilliance, and will radiate a festive feeling for the evening. Lastly, don’t forget about jewelry. Bring some fun hoops and bangles to throw on after work. Voila! You’ve achieved professional by day, and relaxed sexy by night. 

DAY BIRGER et MIKKELSEN is a lifestyle collection that pulls inspiration from ethnic cultures, modern classics, and vintage clothes.  The designs are a compilation of street wear from New York, Paris, and London. DAY is known for functionality. Women can mold the pieces in many ways, and inject their own personality into the clothing.  I think that’s what we like the most about it, the ability to make it our own.  If you have stylistic confidence,  DAY can be a real playground for you.  This is a place for you to have fun, and create your own look. What do you think? Is it wearable? Or does it only look good on the runway and not in real life?

Is it possible to make it through the entire summer with only one pair of sandals? We think we have found a pair of sandals that work everyday, and with every outfit. The Tory Burch Ali sandal in metallic silver and gold. It’s the perfect combination of hot and cold, the yin and yang, the day and night. The Ali goes with white, it goes with black, it dresses up, and it dresses down.  It’s an investment you will be glad you made. You’ll go through an entire summer without having to worry about what shoes to wear. That, in and of itself, is sheer bliss. 

For quite some time ERES has been know as the pinnacle swimsuit. Women all over the world embraced the understated, modern style that ERES brought to the table. For a long time they stood alone, but now we’ve discovered D NU D. The swimwear line is equal to, if not better than ERES. You don’t see swimsuits like these everyday. There’s something about the way they are constructed, and how the fabric lays on your skin. Simply put, they are special. You will know it the minute you try one on. George Vicidomini, the creator of this ultra sophisticated swimwear line, spends months designing suits that are perfectly contoured to the female physique. He makes sure that all the technical aspects of the suit are addressed so that women are comfortable wearing it. As a result there’s not that constant urge to tug at it, the fit is beautiful. His suits aren’t about being overtly sexy, but more about being desirous. Vicidomini’s creations have an elegance that is really lacking in so many other swimwear lines. We love when we find a designer who uses his talents to shine a big beautiful light on the female form. It’s obvious from his meticulous designs that he has a real appreciation and love for women. For that… we are grateful!

For over ten years we have been vacationing in St. Barths. There is such an alluring quality to this island. The women who walk these streets have sophisticated sex appeal. They are usually French, and they have a distinct sense of style. They know how to pull it together. They get it, in fact, they ooze it. Carine Lescq, the owner of Filles des iles is one of these inspirationally styled women. She exudes a creative confidence which is revealed in the pieces she carries in her boutique. What she chooses is not driven by fashion trends, but by simple & sophisticated style. It’s all about free flowing, feel good fabrics, that graze the body in all the right spots. The pieces evoke mystery, leaving us wanting more. The mystery behind the French woman intrigues us. We want to drink it in. It’s in the way they carry themselves, and it comes out in how they dress. Each year I hope a little bit of it will rub off on me, and I too will be as magnetic as they are. Women of St. Barths, you inspire me. Oh, and if you are in St. Barths, you would be remiss not to stop by one of the islands best boutiques, Filles des iles.

Sometimes, when we’re on vacation, we are inspired by our surroundings and our feeling of relaxation, and we inevitably buy what is commonly known as “vacation garb.” In the moment, we are just hoping to bring a piece of serenity back to our hectic lives. A piece of clothing that will take us to that place in paradise where we felt so free, or so we hope. Most times what we bring back from our trip doesn’t really work in our “real” world. We find ourselves pulling the piece out of our closet, and wondering “what were we thinking?” Is it impossible to combine these two worlds - the place where your life is and the place where your spirit lives? Designer Charlie Joe has actually done just that. The creative couple, Muriel Jaffe and Philippe Rossi have brought the essence of island life to the reality of everyday living. They use natural materials, beautiful prints and fabrics, combined with sophisticated feminine lines. The end result is a harmonious blend of free flowing and constructed fashion. Wear the purple floral top with white jeans in St. Barts, and belted with dark denim and a cropped jacket in San Francisco. So now you don’t have to put sand in a bottle to inspire thoughts of your unbelievable trip, you can actually slip a beautiful silk top on and be immediately taken back - without looking like a victim of vacation fashion. We love you Charlie Joe!  

You’ve spent countless hours planning and packing for your trip, and just as you zip the bag shut you realize you haven’t planned your travel outfit. It may sound silly to some, but you want to plan it properly so that the outfit can make the transition to your destination, and then back again. Let’s say you are going from New York to the Caribbean, you need to keep warm in New York and cool in the Caribbean. The key for this trip is layering. Pick pieces that are basic, comfortable, and useful once you’ve arrived. We’re thinking a nice looking (comfortable) pair of jeans, a basic white tee, a sweater, a pair of flats, and a tote. Wear the jewelry you want for the trip; for safety reasons try not to pack your good jewelry. To make your travel outfit smart, use a tote that also works as a beach bag, and flats that work well with clothes you packed for the trip. There you have it - a smart well put together travel outfit. Hey, you look so good you may get upgraded to first class - have fun!

Part of being a modern woman is pulling it all together in a stylish and functional way. When we travel, we want to travel in style and be ready for whatever may come our way. Stephanie Johnson has designed a bag you’ll be excited to travel with. Not only are they built beautifully, but they pack perfectly. She has thought of everything, and everything has a place in her bags. So, throw out your old, makeup stained cosmetic bag, and treat yourself to the real deal. Introduce yourself to the mercedes benz of make-up bags, and you’ll wonder why you haven’t done it sooner. Now when you travel with your boyfriend you won’t be embarrassed to leave your bag in the bathroom.

A Bobo is someone who is part of the bohemian bourgeoisie. It’s a person who is creative, artistic, well educated, and usually very wealthy. They dress in a mishmash of clothing, which comes across as though they didn’t try very hard. The Bobo style is all about vintage, originality, and unpredictability. It’s actually a style that dates back to the 1960’s when the children of the wealthy were embarrassed by their parents show of wealth, so they went in the opposite direction. Flaunting your wealth was considered grotesque and shallow. The funny part is they love luxury, so you will usually see them carrying an expensive bag, and accessories. Designers have taken cues from some of their Bobo muses like Sienna Miller, Chloe Sevigny, and Mary-Kate Olsen. They now design expensive bags that look beaten to perfection, and clothing that looks like it came from a great vintage shop. We love the way some people wear the Bobo style, and we tend to be less enthusiastic about the ‘just rolled out of bed’ look. When it is done right, it’s a really chic look. So, what do you think of Bobo style? Do you think it is sexy chic? Or do you think it’s just a plain mess?