Favorites Of The Day

What a sophisticated coat! At first there was a question as to whether this was a coat or a over sized shirt. Once we got the proper definition it became even more intriguing. It looks relaxed enough to wear as a top. Sophisticated enough that you could dress it up. This is a smart find and for some of you a smart buy!

BCBG Max Azaria
"Light Weight Long Coat"
Available at BCBG Max Azaria

This pair of shoes I could probably make work from casual to dressy.

Jimmy Choo
"Circle Rope Sandal"
Available at Bergdorf Goodman

I spied this bag and thought, "Boy is that a smart looking bag!"

DKNY
Antique Leather Shopper
Available at DKNY

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Love, this shoe! It's got a zipper on the heel. The little asymmetrical design got me hooked!

Sergio Rossi
"Back Zip Sandals"
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue

What a clever little sweater!

DKNY
"Fine Cotton Wool Infinity Cozy"
Available at DKNY

Now who's ready for some serious sandals?

Givenchy
"Wedge Shoes With Lacing"
Available at Far Fetch

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This bag is classic, practical and stylish. What I like about is on the inside. Not only is it well made but it's got a lot going on for it in terms of utility. This is an example of a company that got it right. DKNY, who would have thought it!

DKNY
"Vintage Leather Large Shopper"
Available at DKNY

I love hats. Don't ask me why I just love them. Here's a smart little hat by Coach. I'm starting to believe that Coach looks at the whole picture when dressing a woman.

Coach
"Graffiti Monika Tattersall Hat"
Available at Coach

Oh she is so on time with this jumpsuit. Straight out of the early 70's brought up to the here and now. I heart this jumpsuit!

Stella McCartney
"Halter Charmuse Jumpsuit"
Available at Bergdorf Goodman

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Not only perfect for your New Year's Celebrations but look at the way this dress is made. Small gathering mid-bust to create that dramatic "V." Then the tiny hem is about 4 or 5 inches above the knee. Now this is an instant classic, especially if you can get it in solids like a red or a black. You can even dress it up with a floral broach directly in the center or on the upper left hand shoulder. Or you could wear a long, floor length chiffon, black scarf thrown over your shoulders.

DKNY
"Silk Chiffon Dress"
Available at DKNY

Actually I like this coat. It's just that I would've like to seen it tailored a bit more right above the waist. You know to give it a more definitive swing. Other than that this coats a winner. Oh, and did I mention it's on sale too!

Alvin Valley
"Clementine Swing Coat"
Available at Gilt Groupe

I'm seriously trying to stop posting shoes for a while but I guess I know that "ain't gonna happen" no time soon. I'd wear these with some straight legged jeans or a nice pencil skirt. Feminine indeed with the nice little bow in the front. These definitely go under my no borrow (ever) rule.

Luana Vallesi
"Camel Velvet Bow Suede High Heeled Boots"
Available at Forzieri

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Dresses of The Week

Did you really have to guess this? Just made the commitment to do a Dress of The Week Column, Shoe and maybe Bag of The Week Column since talking about dresses and shoes is what I do anyway. You definitely saw that coming, right? LOL Anyway, I remember seeing these beautiful long maxi dresses on the catwalk everywhere for the summer season and I wondered where I'd find them and what would be the most popular interpretation of them? I'm thinking long, flowy (Is flowy a word?), lots of material.....it's gonna be hot! I want a dress that's made with the weather in mind. It's got to float a little, you know? Dianne Von Furstenberg's "Washed Silk Strapless Maxi Dress." Beautifully colored in Emerald Green. I would also have liked to seen a red and a Emerald Blue but Ms. Furstenberg decided to stick with green. The next dress, this striped gypsy top dress is DKNY's contribution to the trend. They call it their "Long Stripe Off The Shoulder Habotai Dress." Comes in grey and white. The belt comes with it. I wouldn't wear a belt with it though, and if I did it would be solid black, grey or white. Both the Diane von Furstenberg and the DKNY are available at Bloomingdale's. This green dress with too many colors to name in it comes from Nordstrom. It called their "Single Dress Long Knot Front Dress." It has a beautiful mosaic print on it and it has "V" Neck. It's different. I venture to guess a little bit cooler on those oh-so-hot days to come.

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DKNY Meets Cute As A Button?

What happens when trendy urban DKNY (produced by Donna Karan) line mixes with something that's as cute as a button? You get the collabo of DKNY and Rachel Bilson. She announced on March 13th, that she will be designing a line for DKNY. Entitled Edie Rose for DKNY Jeans (after Bilson’s grandmother and a close family friend), the capsule collection features 15 sportswear separates which include T-shirts, button-down shirts, dresses, and of course, jeans. All ranging from black-and-white palette, accentuated with some California girl yellow hues. Bilson told WWD (Women's Wear Daily) that "she contacted the folks at DKNY Jeans to ask if she could design a small line for the label." And they said, "Yes." The collection will hit stores in September.

**Image courtesy of NYLON magazine.