You Need...

Graphic Sweaters.

One of the best parts of the Cosby show was Bill Cosby's sweaters, and they're back on runways now!

Try simple geometry

Or an oversize and fair-isle-eque pullover

Flowers can be super Fall/Winter as long as you pay attention to colors and styling

Comic book/pop art sweaters are super high fashion now (especially with a faux hawk!)

Go cozy with metallic hints. Bonus points if there are designs on the arms!

Start your winter warm! Get a graphic sweater.

Bisous,
Irene

Here's a Tip!

Match your accessories by color family, not exact color

Sometimes we love to make sure our belts, shoes, bags and hats are all the exact color, but by keeping them in the same color family instead of the same color will save you time and money, and look even better!

Kelly Patent Leather Belt (ASOS)

Leather Bag (H&M)

An easy way to start is with brown leathers. There are so many different shades that are so readily available.

Hi Boot Brown

Then, move on to different colors!
However, this does not give mean black belts and brown shoes are okay. Please avoid this!

Bisous,
Irene

What's the word?

d'Orsay Pump

These are super flattering shoes with a low front and cut-outs on the side. They show the arch of your foot and are traditionally stilettos. (Note: the side of the shoe is actually called the "vamp" of the shoe!)

Zya d'Orsay Pumps (Anne Klein)

The origin: Count Alfred d'Orsay created these shoes in the 19th century for men. The cut-outs were meant to accommodate wider feet. Fun fact: d'Orsay was a dandy and good friend of Lord Byron!

Ava d'Orsay Pumps (3.1 Phillip Lim)

Logan Glitter d'Orsay Pump (Jimmy Choo)

How fab are these??

Bisous,

Irene

You Need...

Oversize Sweaters

Approximately 90% of all my sweaters are oversize and it feels great! Just remember to wear tight pants or skinny jeans to balance the volume on top.

Try a hand-knit pompom sweater:

Or try a grandma-chic weaved sweater. The chain on the top gives it a bit of edge, no?

Praise the fashion gods for making a trend so comfortable!

Bisous,
Irene

Told you!

Check out those gourds!

Stores like Mustardseed can really catch on to a trend. Those painted pumpkins in the window are lookin' mighty fine. Go out and shop, mes cheris!

Bisous,
Irene

Happy Halloween!

Indubitably one of the best holidays of the year!

I hope you've decked out yourself and your home, but no Halloween House is complete without a pumpkin!

The days of the simple Jack-o-Lantern are long gone; pumpkins are showing up painted, glittered, studded and sequined now! Of course, no one is opposed to the long carving tradition. Check out my fashion pumpkin:

And in the dark:

All it took was a carving knife, glitter, and paint!

Have a spectacular (spooktacular!) Halloween, my darlings. If you want to check out some serious fashion pumpkins, head over to Refinery 29's fashion pumpkin contest. Now those are some rad gourds.

Bisous,
Irene

Did You Hair the News?

Hurricane Sandy is here!

And rain/humidity is not very friendly to our hair. Try these funky and frizz-resistant styles!

Topknot:
Make it fierce like Karlie did

Crown braid:
Scarlett had this look nailed

Conjoined French braid:
Diane went for a more formal look

Please comment if you would like tutorials on these fabulous hairstyles. Stay safe, mes chéris!

Bisous,
Irene