DVF Dress with Nikita Cat Eye Tom Fords

I have loved Kourtney Kardashian‘s cat eye sunglasses from the moment I saw them.  Here she is wearing the Nikita by Tom Ford along with her fab riding boots:

I decided to pair the amazing frames with this Aztec-ish, DVF, body hugging dress.  A fun way to mix things up is by pairing simple, streamline dresses like this one, with very structured accessories.  The jacket is called the “long blazer” implying structure in it’s name.  It works well with the dress because of the contrast.  I like that when you take the coat off your shape looks that much more amazing because nobody was expecting it.

This clutch is amazing and very architectural.  It pairs very well with the color blocked Louboutins.  The earrings add the perfect, face framing pop of color.  If you’re not a fan of color swap them out for something a little bit more understated (but how could you not like these?!)  This outfit is very New York.  Love it!

Dress DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

Jacket THE ROW

Earrings IRENE NEUWIRTH

Clutch MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

Sunglasses TOM FORD

Shoes CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Hot Pink Jeans Can Be Sophisticated

Who says hot pink denim can’t look chic?  The trick is to buy the denim in a simple cut with sleek lines.  It’s also imperative to keep the rest of the outfit simple and classic.  If you go too over the top with the other aspects of the outfit, it could end up looking tacky or cheap.I love this leopard print jacket.  Although it may not qualify as simple, it is very reminicent of Jackie O. (pictured here) in her Oleg Cassini jacket.  The pink, straight-leg jeans, leather details on the shirt and the nude patent bag give a classic look quite a twist.

Playing around with colors, patterns and textures in classic outfits is an easy way to freshen up a look.  I mean, that outfit is basically just a white collared shirt, jeans and black heels, but it looks like a whole lot more!

Check back tomorrow to see a similar, more accessible look!

Shirt ELIZABETH AND JAMES $325

Jeans J BRAND $158

Jacket BY MALENE BIRGER $895

Shoes CHRISTIAN DIOR $695 $450 at Blue Fly

Bag ASPINAL OF LONDON $770

Belt DIANE VON FURSTENBERG $336

Sunglasses DOLCE & GABBANA $490

Earrings LOUIS VUITTON $1,410

Favorite Pieces: Leather trimmed shirt, Leopard jacket, Nude-patent bag, LV earrings

Obsessed: Color Block Pumps

Color blocking is very trendy right now, so why leave your feet out of the loop?  Check out these awesome color blocked pumps:

Color Block Pumps in Luxury

1. Pierre Hardy Color Block Suede Wedge $1,380

2. Charlotte Olympia Striped Suede Platform Pump $925

3. Diane von Furstenberg  Olivia Wedge Sandals $295

4. Jean-Michel Cazabat Isola Collared Pumps $295

5. Versace Color Block Suede and Leather Pumps $775

6. Manolo Blahnik Color Block Suede d’Orsay $725

7. Giuseppe Zanotti Crystallized Color Block Platform Slingback $1,495

How amazing are those Charlotte Olympias.  And there’s something so special about the Diane von Furstenbergs…they’re very unique and understated.

Color Block Pumps in Reality

1. Tinley Road Raeleen $49

2. Charles David Color Block Pumps $116 (20% off here!)

3. Jessica Simpson Vadio Pumps $98

4. Qupid Neutral 99 $49

5. Steve Madden Shazamm on sale for $110 at Piperlime.com

6. Promise Davinci Orange Multi Color Block Platform Pumps $46

Who says color blocking has to stay within the rainbow?  I love 5. and 4. because they combine two trends: color blocking and animal prints!  The Charles David’s are definitely my favorite though.  Love them!

Bright Jeans and Tan Shirts

Two things I’m loving right now:

– bright denim

– the Sachin +Babi fringed top pictured below

I love the pairing of a tan shirt with bright jeans. I think it adds a level of sophistication to something that could otherwise appear childish.

If you’re feeling adventurous try pairing a bright jean with a contrasting colored bag, like this red L.A.M.B. convertible clutch. If pairing two bold colors isn’t your thing than go with a neutral bag, but patterned to add something unique. This Diane von Furstenberg clutch can really make an outfit!

When it comes to an already busy outfit, like this one, try to keep the shoes neutral. When in doubt, a black flat, heel or wedge (whatever your preference) will usually work.

Here are some more affordable pieces that can give you the same effect:

Remember to never be afraid of color! When used the right way, it can be your best friend.

Photos: Shopbop.com, Asos.com, Forever21.com