the style observer is about putting it all together

mom - the weekend warrior

October 23rd, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $ $$ J.Crew accessories basics clothing coats gloves pants scarves shoes tops

It’s odd how quickly weekends go from being about sleeping in, sipping coffee, and reading the paper to driving from sporting event to sporting event. So, how are you going to look pulled together when you really want to stay in bed? The colder months are easier to pull off than you think. It’s all about the outerwear. If you have a good looking puffer jacket, simple yoga style pants, a scarf to bring it all together, you’ll be fine. It almost doesn’t even matter what you have on under the jacket as long as you looked pulled together on the outside. I’m not even against wearing comfy UGG style boots as long as they are more rugged looking and less slipper like than the classic UGG. The weekend look is all about sporty-chic. You don’t want to look too dolled up, but you don’t want to look like a college freshman either. Think sleek, sophisticated, performance gear. Grab a big cup of coffee, and enjoy these years, because soon enough they will be driving themselves around.

warrior gear in this observation:

  • earmuff @ Target
  • Rossignol Belukha Down Ski Jacket @ Sierra Trading Post
  • Cashmere long gloves @ J.Crew
  • Blu Chic yoga pants @ Charlotte Russe
  • UGG Australia ‘Metro Tas’ Cuff Ankle Boot @ Nordstrom
  • all sport half-zip @ Lucy
  • Charter Club cashmere polka-dot scarf @ Macy’s

  • T-bags evolves

    October 20th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $ $$ T-Bags clothing dresses tops

    It’s always a pleasure to see a designer’s growth right in front of your eyes. T-bags became known for their bold prints, maxi dresses, and batwing tops. Season after season, we would see a different version of the same thing. This season we’re seeing sleek, modern pieces in the mix. These pieces read more mature and sophisticated (to me). Now, there’s something for almost every girl in the t-bags collection - the bold girl, the trendy girl, the sexy girl, and the simple chic girl. Awesome!

    evolved T-Bags observations:

  • Trompe l’oeil sweater @ Net-a-Porter
  • satin ‘Victoriana’ blouse @ Net-a-Porter
  • Jersey mini dress @ Net-a-Porter
  • blue Ruffle jersey dress @ Net-a-Porter
  • black Jersey mini dress @ Net-a-Porter

  • hit the links in style

    May 20th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $ $$ $$$ Brontibay Paris Express J.Crew Kangol Ralph Lauren Stella McCartney Virginia Johnson accessories clothing handbags hats pants shoes tops

    When Tiger Woods hit the scene, the game of golf had a complete facelift. It’s no longer considered the dowdy, boring game it used to be. Now it’s youthful, cool, and even sexy. Inevitably, the fashions on the course have gone through a slight transformation. Nothing too drastic, because it’s a conservative game with a lot of dress-code rules. However, we’re finally seeing designers like Stella McCartney offering fashionable alternatives. We’ve put together a couple of looks that are pulled together and sporty. The first, is a sleek modern take. We’ve selected slim black slacks paired with a white polo. The Kangol hat and the Stella McCartney shoes give the look a youthful feel. Don’t forget a sleek tote, like the Brontibay, for hitting the locker room after the round. The second look is a bit more classic-preppy. A pair of slim bermudas paired with a bright colored polo. All the pieces are in the same color family, and blend beautifully with the accessories. It’s an outfit you could easily wear into town after your round to do some errands. It’s feminine and sporty. To make your sport outfits work seemlessly, buy pieces that you can mix and match. Keep in mind your accessories, like your golf bag, tote, and golf shoes. That, way you will always look pulled together.

    items in this observation:

    sleek modern golf

  • Kangol Argyle 504 Ivy cap @ Village Hat Shop
  • Hansell Lurex stripes polo @ Ralph Lauren
  • Brontibay Paris Venise nylon tote @ Shopbop
  • Golf woven pants @ Adidas Online
  • Garbato golf shoes @ Adidas Online
  • Nike women’s Brassie golf bag @ World of Golf


  • classic preppy golf

  • Tennis CU visor by Stella McCartney @ Adidas Online
  • flower diamond earrings @ Ben Bridge
  • Parisian polo @ J.Crew
  • Virginia Johnson giant tote @ Shopbop
  • luxury stretch Editor city short @ Express
  • Garbato golf shoe @ Adidas Online
  • Callaway women’s golf bag @ World of Golf