Nairobi blue

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Best Support Actress Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o nails it again. This time, it's a stunning pleated sky-blue Grecian Prada grown. She said she picked a blue that reminded her of Nairobi. I think a lot of people are going to be picking that blue for Spring/Summer 2014. Amazing.

Tory Burch Spring 2014 line

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Fashion Week is about to wrap up in NYC. We got to see what designers are sending our way for Fall 2014. However, spring isn't even here yet, so you need to check out Tory Burch's Spring 2014 ready to wear line. Amazing. Has lots of late 1960's, early 19070's  inspiration in it - my favorite clothing eras. The prints, the silhouettes, the accessories, the shoes - A+.  I don't know who her creative team is, but they nailed it.

The sketch here is one of Tory's own that inspired one of the looks in her spring line.  Reminds me of some of the dresses my mom wore in the early '70's, but with a fresh twist.

Pin this stuff to your Tory Burch pinterest board (if you don't have one, you should). Good for inspiration to put together your spring 2014 looks or just to cry over because they're so darn beautiful.

This one's a keeper

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The J. Crew Keeper Chambray shirt. Probably my favorite shirt that I own. It's true what J. Crew says in its description of the shirt: "For the times when you rip apart your closet in a panic because you 'don't have anything to wear.' " Exactly. You can where this shirt ANYWHERE. Dressed up or down. Looks particularly fresh against black, like in this picture.   Nice and faded so it looks naturally sun-bleached.

I think I wear it at least twice a week. I even got a hole in the back shoulder seam on this one, and my mom sewed it up for me. Can't get rid of it. Wish I could wear it everyday.

The perfect a-line denim skirt

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My favorite style era is by far the 1970's (with a little late 60's thrown in). I guess it's because those were my childhood years. I think my favorite piece of clothing of all time is the denim a-line skirt. Makes me happy every time I see one and takes me straight back to when I was a little girl.

The fit is always so forgiving (very important at my age) and comfy. Yet the style is fresh and modern, and at the same time classic. And it's just so versatile. You can dress it up, dress it down, or anywhere in between. Wear it to work with a nice blouse and nice shoes, or wear it on the weekends with flip flops and a tee.

This one by A.P.C. is  lovely. I especially like the two flap pockets at the front. Also the inverted pleat at the back. Nice details. It was on sale at asos.com for $115.74. Not sure if it's still available but had to show it to you so you knew what the perfect a-line denim skirt looked like.

Nordstrom Melinda Maria "Frankie" ring

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I love turquoise. Always have. The color has an uplifting and calming quality to it that makes me happy when I look at it. I think if I had to buy one ring to last me through summer 2014 it would be this one. The "Frankie" cluster ring by Melinda Maria. Check out her line at Nordstrom and on her website. Beautiful, interesting pieces.

 

The prices are not crazy-high for fashion jewelry. This one is $140. I think it's the perfect summer ring. It's got that Native American Indian feel from the teardrop turquoise stones, but then it's amped up a little with the emerald-cut cubic zirconias. The gold-plated band has a pretty texture to it, which gives it more of an organic feel. Just a beautiful statement ring. I'd wear this probably every day on my right hand. Not sure which finger, though. What do you think?

One word - perfection

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That describes 12 Years a Slave's Lupita Nyong'o at the Golden Globes this year.  Styled by the amazing native New Yorker, Micaela Erlanger, a graduate of the Parsons The New School For Design, Lupita was hands down, the best dressed female actor at this year's Globes. Her cherry-red Ralph Lauren simple yet stunning sheath with attached cape was INSANE!! No necklace, no long earrings, no crazy hair, no crazy shoes. Just simple diamond studs, a couple of rings, and the rest is history. What's not to love?