Instant Polish

The devilish debauchery of my cousin's college career is coming to a screeching halt. Among her many rational fears of entering the real world, the one that rings loudest is what the fuck to wear after spending the past 4 years lounging around in sweatpants and sorority-emblazoned apparel funneling beers with fratty fuccbois?

I told her to find the perfect blazer. This black Gucci jacket with white piping fits the bill in adding instant office-ready polish to any look (and there's plenty of blazers at Zara and Mango that do the same trick). She's looking to venture into graphic design - an industry where Working Girl suits would be way too stuffy. This outfit straddles the balance between professional and casual. Best part: it moves seamlessly from the cubicle to cocktails.

Gucci blazer, $2,200  /  Saint Laurent bag, $2,890  /  Alexander Wang jean, $275  /  Gucci shoe, $790

You Gon' Hear Me Roar

This roaring tiger-knit sweater makes me want to shout that good ole' Katy Perry anthem from the nearest mountaintop (is there a mountain close to Manhattan?!). Yup, it's that good. I already talked excessively of my Gucci obsession so it comes with no shock that I'm living for this fab feline sweater. Paired with this bohemian beauty of a bag (it's Saint Laurent!), chunky brown wedges and lightly-distressed denim, this is the easy breezy lemon squeezy, throw-on-and-go outfit you've been dreaming of.

Gucci sweater, $950  /  Saint Laurent jean, $890  /  Saint Laurent bag, $1,990  /  Aquazzura wedges, $675  /  Gucci belt, $420

Carrie Quite Contrary

Carrie is the queen of the outlandish outfit. No, not pig blood-splattered Carrie (though that telekinetic twit may have been the unlikely inspo behind Saint Laurent's glitter and grunge prom queen for spring 2016) but Ms. Carrie Bradshaw.

Whenever I craft these outfits, I think of the fictional femme. She marched to the beat of her own drum and threw together looks that would now be instant street style fodder. Carrie never met a tutu she didn't like so this Elizabeth & James white tulle cloud of a skirt is the perfect remedy to a tired wardrobe.

Paired with a Gucci rainbow-clad sweater (see, the rainbow really is in!), a candy-striped Milly clutch, and canary-yellow Cole Haan loafers. This has baddie Bradshaw written all over it. Maybe add a corsage and nameplate necklace for good measure!

Gucci sweater, $890  /  Elizabeth and James skirt, $357  /  Milly clutch, $295  /  Cole Haan loafers, $160