Fringe Benefits

The bloodshot-eyes of fashion girls nationwide have been following the Style.com slideshows of the spring 2015 shows like ravenous hawks zeroing-in and swooping down on unexpecting prey. In this case, they prey is Proenza Schouler and I am the haughty, huffy hawk. Proenza was a showcase of American sportswear with unconventional touches (a punch of python here, an unexpected Prince of Wales check there, fringe shimmying about like it was the 1920s or a hoedown in Montana - your pick). And here is the great takeaway of what's happening on the runways now: it's just as easy peezy lemon squeezy to copy it now. And hey, we all want instant gratification like Veruka Salt, don't we?

Well, this Outfix takes the fabulous fringe from Proenza Schouler and tones it the eff down so you look like a human being and not like this dog. Take another page from Proenza and pair fringe with more fringe unabashedly - a fringe clutch in an opposite shade pairs quite nicely! Then, last steps: add a borrowed-from-the-boys plaid shirt (roll up the sleeves, unleash a few buttons to show off that decolletage or lack thereof), pair with the most killer of all killer heels: Aquazarra's snakeskin stunner, and add a bit of sparkle with Dannijo's blinged-out necklace. While you're at, look at how It-girl du jour Olivia Palermo paired plaid with fringe for a little "I really can do this and look freakin' cool" affirmation. Wam! Bam! You got a look.

Also, in case you didn't know what a fringe benefit is: here ya go !

Shop this Outfix:

Shirt by Madewell, $78  /  Skirt by Nasty Gal, $198  /  Necklace by Dannijo, $448 (similar for under $50 here) /  Bag by Zara, $30  / Heels by Aquazurra, $795 (similar for $80 here)

Fruit Brunch

Fruit punch means two differentiating tidbits to me. On one hand, it reminds me of the notorious Kool Aid pitcher (or is he a person? Or is he a she? I know not) crashing through houses and turning pools into blood-red somewhat-scary vats of sugar (please tell me you know what the hell I'm talking about as a YouTube search for said commerical yielded nada). On the other hand, fruit punch calls to mind the current trend for all things fruity and tropical-y in the style sphere. This J. Crew jumpsuit is sartorial fruit punch. This is a flawless and I do repeat and emphasize flawless style for those nights out you might not remember but that you also will never forget (Instagram now allows drunkards to piece their night together in a way David Systrom never could have imagined – what the actual fuck? How did we meet Bradley Cooper while grabbing dollar pizza?! True story. I’ll tell you another time).

Anywhoo, back to this jumpity jumpsuit. It does double-duty – for drunken eves, don the look for those tequila-swishing nights with your gal pals (tequila-swishing is a new sport of Olympian qualification, or so I’ve heard from a well-informed alcoholic) or rock it for a more daytime-appropriate weekend look (pictured in this lovely little Outfix above). Can’t you imagine wearing this look to brunch, from the ruby-red-bloodshot-eye-concealing Gant tortoise sunnies to the just-large-enough-to-hold-the-essentials caramel-colored J. Crew tote. Slip into some embossed white DVF pumps for a whiff of elegance, spritz on your Chanel No. 5 for a whiff of something other than that, and then dive into your mid-morning of Mimosa-fueled gossip. Shopity Shop below:

Jumpsuit by J. Crew, $295  /  Sunglasses by GANT, $110  /  Handbag by J. Crew, $168  /  Heels by Diane von Furstenberg, $325

Beach Bound

When it comes to spectacular swimwear, Mara Hoffman has cornered the market.

Punchy prints and eye-popping color are her trademark and the brand has quickly become the a favorite with the fickle birds of fashion's flock. With Memorial Day just around the bend, it’s time to snap up some of Little Miss Hoffman’s swimmingly chic pieces and head to the beach. This look sings with style and will translate from the shores of St. Tropez to the beaches of Rockaway (see what I did there? See!). Anywhoo, everyone from my Tory Burch-clad mommy to my pseudo-rebellious sixteen-year old neighbor with hair that is currently the shade of Big Bird is digging this look so it seems to be that rare gem of a look that could easily work for young chicks and older chics. 

Pair this acid trip print bikini with rosy pink Ray-Bans and Delman’s magnificent metallic silver sandals. A light tunic and panama hat adds Kate Moss moxy to your look. Don’t forget to pack the SPF to avoid looking like the female version of this creature. Shop this Outfix here: 

Bikini by Mara Hoffman

Tunic by Madewell

Panama Hat by J. Crew

Sunnies by Ray-Ban

Sandals by Delman