1. This Silk Pucci Jacket’s printed lining is dying to be worn with a white tee, black mini skirt, and flip flops!

2. Or, go more classic with this 10/10 Ralph Lauren Collection Jacket.

3. Capris are here and these Ralph Lauren Black Label Cropped Pants read straight out of Carrie Bradshaw’s closet.

4. One of my favorite styling moves is to wear a jacket as a top. This silk-passing Moschino will do just fine!

   

   5. And if you’re up for a splurge, this SS 2009 Prada is IT!

   

   
   

Listen, I’m not a fashion philosopher, though that does sound fun! Rather, antique fashion and the imprint it’s made on the eras that followed is on my mind after an evening with one of my besties, Allison. She excitedly showed me her incredible newly acquired 1930’s finds. What strikes a chord when looking at century old garments is the lasting impression those innovative, trailblazing early designers have made. When I look at an item, I can’t help but think about the past eras that helped shaped its creation.

Below, a few perfectly femme vintage links inspired by Noelle, Linda, and Alexa’s looks and antique fashion.

1. Ok, Noelle’s top is fantastic. It nods to 1930’s fashion. Make a similar statement with this vintage silk jacket with frog closures

2. If it’s a sleeveless top you’re after, look no further than this Shanghai Tang silk tank.

3. Taking a page out of Noelle’s book, I love the contrast of a black clutch against a neutral top. How cute is this vintage Gucci with the sunflower detail

4. There are plenty of modern resources to get your Victorian inspired tops like Linda’s from, however you’re here because you love vintage and want singularity! This Miu Miu is a yes, please!

5. Love Miu Miu, but prefer black? Here you go

6. And for those of you favoring more of a 1930’s inspired look like Alexa’s, this vintage Prada dress is fab

See you next week!

_{Dree Hemmingway, Bella Saad, Me!}

1. Banana Republic paisley silk skirt. Is it Dree’s Conner Ives? No. Is it fabulous? Yes!

   

2. Taking cues from Bella’s styling, pair the BR skirt with this Yohji shirt.

   

3. Bold color combos of pink and orange or pink and red, like Bella’s, drive an emotional charge throughout me. I’d pair this Ungaro silk skirt with a white tank and a fun sandal.

   

4. What type of fun sandal you may ask? Perhaps these beaded Jimmy Choo slides.

   

5. Or these sculptural Manolos.

   

6. For those of you going for a more traditional silk slip skirt like mine, this Gucci is perfect! note: I recommend always going for silk over polyester when you can as I don’t find poly breathable and flowy the way silk is. However, if you’re ok with poly, there are a lot of vintage Dior slip skirts out there that bring this same look.

   

   
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1. A 70’s Dior ringer! The Archetypal sporty tee!

   

2. Bring the colorful, woven energy of Olympia’s hat with these Prada slides.

   

3. For those of us wanting a sheer layer, look no further than this fab Gianfranco Ferre cardi.

   

4. I also love this embellished silk tie front cardi

   

5. Moving into the ease category, we’ve got a perfect little white dress from Ralph Lauren- crochet and flouncy layers? Yes!

   

6. I’d pair her with these Manolo thongs

   

7. This deadstock Prada SS06 shift dress is incredible.

   

8. Keep it in the Prada family by wearing her with this perforated, sequined Miu Miu leather tote.

   

1. Baby bucket bag perfection!

   

2. The sweetest yellow patent camelia tote.

   

3. This wooden handle linen bag is so cute. I’d fold her down and carry like a clutch

   

4. Speaking of clutches, this red-patent O-Case is exceptional!

   

5. Red clutches not your thing? I’ve got you covered!

   

6. And lastly, there’s something about a classic bag in orange that reads so elegant, yet fun.

   

This week’s inspiration comes from three incredibly chic women, wardrobe stylist and author , stylist Natasha Colvin, and designer Juju Ferentinos whose sculpturesque jewelry regularly adorns the aforementioned stylists! What I love most about these looks is the way they exude timeless elegance while also appearing laid back and breezy. The monochromatic looks drive that breezy interest by playing with texture and proportion- think Allison’s tunic length top and JuJu’s gauzy, ruffled tank, while the mini (again, tunic length!) nature of Natasha’s kaftan brings a laid back, seaside element! The below vintage links bring a similar look and feel. Bonus, I’ve added a few archival shoes to the mix.

1. This Saint Laurent silk tunic would be perfect paired with a black pant

2. Ok, Natasha’s tunic length kaftan is incredible. Wear it to the beach, on vacation, running errands, out to dinner- it’s versatile If i had to guess, she may have hemmed a full length vintage kaftan. Because I’m so obsessed with this look, I’m going to share a few different mini length options to scratch the itch.

   First, this Oscar De La Renta

   

   This Voyage is like the 90’s party girl little sister

   

   And this Tory Burch is a great cotton alternative

   

3. Moving on to Juju’s look- this vintage Prada asymmetrical tank with it’s cute little tie back is too good!

   

   Pair it with these cropped pants by The Row, which may be their least expensive item on TRR
   

   

   
   4. And since I’m a shoe girl- these archival Prada SS2000 satin mules are amazing. I’d wear them with any of these three looks! (ps- this is a great price, I’d buy if I didn’t already have 2 pair of heels from this collection).

   

5. Imagine these beaded Fendi kitten heels with the kaftan or an all white look- wow!

   

   
   

This week’s inspiration brings that joyfulness to an elegant summer look. Each of these images captures an unexpected cheeky element. By mixing textures, playing with monochromatic styling, creating drape with layers, and throwing in a bold print, these looks and the vintage links below hit the mark.

1. This Prada silky knit is perfect- the color and marrow edge are so fun

   

2. Pair the Prada with this Chloe skirt for optimal monochrome and flounce

   

3. This Ann Demeulemeester dress brings that draped look and feel

   

4. Throw the Ann D dress over these Marc Jacobs low-rise pants to amplify the layered, monochromatic vibe

5. This Prada boardshort inspired nylon skirt is perfect for bringing that beachy element to the street. I’d wear her rolled down at the waist with a white tank and kitten heels and call it a day

   

6. Lastly, unrelated to the inspiration images, but highly playful and elegant, a fab Miu Miu suede bag with excellent hardware

In the social media age, I appreciate that we primarily see JLaw’s sartorial choices come to life through the lens of street-style. This context brings an authentic, lived-in look and feel to her style that feels both aspirational and attainable. It’s highly nostalgic of the days we’d rely on paps to capture our favorite stars’ daily looks. I don’t know about you, but I miss seeing celebs denim hemlines frayed from wear and spaghetti straps accidentally falling out of place!

JLaw’s eclectic yet elegant style is perfect for inspiring your next vintage search. I’ll kick you off with a few links, below.

1. These Voyage pink embellished pants are incredibly good. I love the idea of them styled with a red cashmere knit like JLaw, however they’re truly a choose your own adventure dress up or down item. PS- if you’re unfamiliar with Voyage, this Harper’s article is likely to kick off your new ‘saved search’ obsession

   

   This embellished pink pants search sent me down a rabbit hole. So, I present the dressy alternative to a perfect pink embellished pant. Imagine worn casually with a black tank, flip flops, and an oversized straw bag to bring that JLaw day-time vibe.

   

2. This vintage beaded shell necklace completes the look

   

3. Moving onto look 2, a more minimal vibe where bold color takes the stage. Something about a cardigan always looks thoughtful and put together, even though it’s one of the lowest effort pieces to style. You’ll wear this vintage Prada cardi all year round.

   

4. JLaw is a leopard girl and you can be too with this vintage Prada nylon and pony hair bag.

   

5. Perfectly large black on black Gucci sunglasses to top off the JLaw vibe

   

   
   

The ever-presence of Knicks celebrations happening this week has been incredibly fun to witness (online) from Los Angeles. It’s also amplified how quiet LA has felt this week. Ok, most weeks.

I’m yearning for the inspiration that flows simply from stepping outside in New York; which puts streetstyle top of mind. Enter Zoë Kravitz, one of the best to do it! Zoë’s style is interesting, because she authentically oscillates between laid-back androgenous- think her drapey, low-rise denim paired with a tee and a baseball cap, and vintage-lingerie inspired femme. Admittedly, the images and links below over-index on femme, and are certain to bring that Zoë magic to your wardrobe without the modern YSL price-tag.

PS- in my imagination, if not contractually bound, she’d be either a Miu Miu or Chloe girl! What do you think?

1. Enter the baseball tee. A boyhood classic, but wait- with a silk skirt? Yes! Vintage Ralph Lauren Active

   

2. Pleats Please skirt to bring texture to this look note: has a spot on the back. I’ve had luck using Shout on light colored vintage Pleats Please.

   

3. This Lauren RL layered silk is a great alt that reads closer to the original. No spot-cleaning needed

   

4. Moving into lingerie territory with a perfect silk slip dress- Chloe Zoë!

   

5. Last but not least, how gorge is this Miu Miu

   

Mary-Kate and Ashley’s style is, and always has been, uniquely their own. What’s amazing is the staying power of their style. In a world that moves so quickly, no matter the year, MKA’s style feels relevant and timeless, it strikes a chord!

It’s no secret MKA are creative. That creativity thrives in the way they style themselves, adding to that Olsen je ne sais quoi . A great example of this is the way MKA style vintage items in a modern way, creating a curated and lived in look and feel that cannot be replicated! For those interested in a full analysis of their style and why it resonates, wrote an incredible newsletter on the MKA effect, here. In celebration of their 40th birthday, I’ll use three of my favorite MKA looks as inspiration for links to five vintage items!

1. What I would give to raid either girl’s coat closet! No matter the occasion, MKA show out, their style really is a master class in layering. When not in The Row, often times, their coats are vintage. It was hard to narrow down my vintage search to just one MKA inspired coat, and I decided to take the ‘long spring coat’ route because there’s nothing more unexpected or elegant than wearing a quarter or full length coat well into the early days of summer! Alas, I share a Miu Miu Fall/Winter 98 runway satin coat with stand collar. If this is sold out by the time you read this newsletter, there’s a 99% chance I purchased it
   

   

2. Let’s take a moment to talk about bags. Similar to coats, bags are a ‘when not in The Row, it’s vintage’ category, and I find this to be especially true of MKA’s evening looks. MKA love texture, and no item is too precious- they wear their wardrobe! The velvet, the tassels, and even the signs of wear on this vintage Fendi bag read Ashley, particularly!

   

3. MKA have quite the impressive museum-quality vintage fine jewelry collection. Using their layered approach to jewelry as inspiration, these onyx drop earrings are wonderful.

   

4. Shifting gears to MKA’s every day styling, a scarf is an essential element that brings that artful, ‘collected’ look to their wardrobes. This vintage Etro silk scarf reminds me of the way Mary-Kate often brings print and color into her looks with a paisley scarf.

   

5. Last but not least, MKA are sunglasses girls. Over the past couple of years, their sunglasses have leaned sporty which brings a nice tension to their look- it’s unexpected! The shape of these vintage Gucci and their red tinted lens are very MKA.

   

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Using these three images as a mini-mood board, I’ve sourced five (ok six) vintage items that bring a similar day to night, unique elegance.

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1. Leandra took the concept of a beaded/sequined ‘going out top’ and turned it on it’s head with her layered approach, surf shorts, and flip flops and we love her for that! This Armani tank styled similarly with long baggy shorts or a poplin drawcord pant is so good. And I can’t leave you with just one beaded Armani top, so here’s another.

   

2. Leandra is the master of unexpected, layered dressing. Throwing a button down over the beaded top is all the proof we need. Imagine this Tom Ford era Gucci cropped silk shirt over your beaded top.

   

3. The textures of Paloma’s dress are what make it so good; the silk, the tulle. This Voyage linen skirt brings the texture elements to an otherwise classic summer fabric. The mirrored embroidery brings her into ‘day to night’ territory.

   

4. Vintage Pucci is the epitome of summer dressing. Think Jackie O. This 60’s Pucci silk belted mini dress’s long sleeves bring it to day-to-night territory. The beaded tassels on the belt are perfect.

   

5. This Chanel Executive Shopping Bag, from the Cerf collection which Matthieu Blazy has updated with the Métiers d'art collection, will be the perfect compliment to all three looks; the structure and size make it practical for day, while driving that ‘wrong’ choice tension for night.

   

   Custom sourcing is available upon request!

Let’s get into it. I’m loving these elegant yet playful early summer looks, aren’t you?

Using the girls as sourcing inspiration, here are five (to die for!) vintage pieces that deliver a similar, yet unique, energy!

1. Galliano era Dior Pareo- inspired by the way Allison styled a pareo for non-beachwear, this is such a good transitional piece. Imagine her with a white long-sleeve tee or button down.

   

2. 90s Miu Miu Seamed Maxi Dress - Julia, The Millennial Decorator, looks so breezy and chic in her monotone separates. The natural drape and low-waist seam on this Miu Miu gives the illusion of separates while also delivering that breezy effortlessness of Julia’s look.

   

3. Pair the Miu Miu with this long Tiffany tassel necklace , also inspired by TMD’s look.

4. Courtney’s chinoiserie jacket is great. We can take this (and that Conner Ives coat) to build a unique chinoiserie-esque look around these Prada SS 2002 pants. Image with a basic cotton tank and colorful Manolo Kitten Heels!

   

5. Lastly, playing off of Julia and Courtney’s mini bags, finish all of three of these looks with a beaded Fendi Mini Croissant

   

   *custom sourcing available upon request!