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ease into summer with Ella Moss.

April 14th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in Ella Moss clothing dresses tops

Summer fashion is all about ease, comfort, and uncomplicated style. The last thing you want to do on a hot day is wear layers of clothing. That’s precisely why The Ella Moss Collection works so well during the summer months. It’s a collection that is virtually fuss-free. You can literally throw one of her dresses on with sandals, a straw bag, and be out the door. There is very little closet time required to make the pieces work, they just do. The shapes are simple, wearable, and accessible to almost all body types. The fabric is ultra soft, feels gentle on the skin, and moves beautifully with the body. The designs are feminine in a truly modern way, allowing women the freedom and flexibility they need to run around all day long, and still look great. This summer, don’t sweat it, go with the effortless fashions of Ella Moss.

items in this observation (clockwise) :

  • ‘Grace’ color block dress @ Nordstrom
  • ‘Abby’ floral applique camisole @ Nordstrom
  • ‘Palisades” hooded mini-dress @ Nordstrom
  • sapphire crochet mini-dress @ Fashion Chateau
  • ‘Joni’ colorblocked tank @ Nordstrom
  • ‘Holly’ dress @ Nordstrom
  • from dressy to downtown

    March 28th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $ $$$ $$$$ Chloé Ella Moss Elsa Peretti Giuseppe Zanotti Jimmy Choo Lee Angel Mike and Chris Rodnik accessories bracelets clothing dresses earrings handbags jewelry looks shoes

    So, you have to buy a dress for an event this Spring, but you want a dress you can wear more than once. That’s not just pipe dream, it’s actually a real possibility. If you choose properly, you can wear the dress to the event and then easily wear it to dinner with friends on another night. Choose a style that is flirty but with simple modern lines. This Ella Moss passionate pink dress can easily be dressed up for a party, or dressed down for an evening out with friends.
    For a dressier look, add an exaggerated evening trench, shoes with shine, dazzling dangling earrings, and a whimsical bag. To take the dress downtown, give it some mod details. Top it off with a cropped leather jacket, add some black accent pieces like shoe boots, bracelets, and a bag that brings it all together. This outfit looks great going to a club or a hot new restaurant. You may even consider going into your closet and checking out some of the dresses you have. Maybe they can make the transition from dressy to downtown.

    items in this observation (l to r):

  • Rodnik Horror Show trench coat @ Net-a-Porter
  • Carrie Drop earrings by Lee Angel @ Shopbop
  • Jimmy Choo Pilar Box clutch @ Net-a-Porter
  • Giuseppe Zanotti metallic sculpted wedges @ Net-a-Porter
  • Ella Moss Black Label Samantha one shoulder dress @ Shopbop
  • Elsa Peretti bangle @ Tiffany
  • Mike & Chris Kelvin leather jacket @ Net-a-Porter
  • Jimmy Choo Polly glazed canvas bag @ Net-a-Porter
  • Chloé Leather shoe boots @ Net-a-Porter