Always known as the style icon (I honestly can't remember naming one of her movies), Sienna Miller has a rocking look in a Temperly London blazer, sequined vest, skinny jeans, and woven slingbacks -- all while photographer Mario Testino casually holds onto her arm while in London.
This Nanette Lepore Discotheque Jacket is on sale for $297 ($495) is a great alternative to Sienna's luxe one. See the slideshow at Stylehive for more ways you can create this look!
Betty Draper aka actress January Jones works it in this Elle magazine photoshoot and video by photographer Mariano Vivanco (with appearances by Joe Zee and Donatella Versace). I love her edgy look and I seriously can't wait for the new season of Mad Men to start August 16. [ via Twitter @mrjoezee ]
Orla Kiely is having a sale now and you can pick up this Giant Sunflower Print Waisted Dress for just $287 (was $575) from her Spring/Summer 2009 Collection. It's in textured silk cotton fabric and comes in Raspberry, Straw (above), and Apple.
Here are my other sale favorites:
Multi Frill Check Pinafore Dress ($264)
Daisy Chain Print Sleeveless Dress ($241)
Colorful Handle Leather Shoulder Bag in Grape ($328)
Garden Tortise Print Belted Dress ($276)
Double Faced Cotton Coat ($316)
Pear Print Book Bag ($112)
Multi Cross Hatch Stem Large Tote ($116)
Metallics are a perfect choice for casual summer wear and it doesn't have to be for a night out on the town. I love this J.Crew metallic pleated cotton strati tank ($110) that's paired effortlessly with a pair of jean shorts. And it doesn't have to be sequins or silk to give it shine. Find fabrics that have a slight sheen to them like the rayon blend Banana Republic Sculptural top below.
Here are more metallic tones for summer:
Burnished Linen Bermuda (On sale $29.99 at J.Crew)
Sculptural Top ($59.50 at Banana Republic)
Silk Ruffle Top ($79.50 at Banana Republic)
Carina Metallic T-strap Flats (On sale for $68.00 at J.Crew)
Metallic Tonal Capri Sandals (On sale for $39.99 at J.Crew)
Prints are in and if you want to go for designs that go beyond stripes or animal spots, get a beautiful dose of graphic play this season with tribal patterns or Ikat prints. The tribal look always feels like summer and I love the zigzag print on this Banana Republic Silk Zigzag shift dress ($98).
Here are more dresses with prints:
Silk Printed Ruched Dress ($98 at Banana Republic)
Gap Vena Cava Khaki Zip Dress ($88 at Gap)
Urban Renewal Gauze Strappy Dress ($48 at Urban Outfitters)
Urban Renewal Smocked Gauze Tube Dress ($58 at Urban Outfitters)
Ikat Halter Dress ($225 at J.Crew)
H81 Mixed Ikat Sundress ($24.90 at Forever 21)
This adorable ruffle neck gives some added style to the sporty Coated Linen Jacket ($120 at Armani Exchange). I also like the wide waistband which makes it a great cropped jacket to wear over dresses too.
Denim jackets really never go out of style and they keep getting updated each season with more stylized looks. I've been wearing my H&M Stella Mc Cartney denim jacket for the last few years and it's always been a great summer staple. I really want to update my look this summer so I'm looking around for a new fashion staple. I I love this Pilot Denim Jacket ($178 at Anthropologie). It's got a great denim wash and it's has a perfect casual/dressy ratio to it when paired with the Striped Lantern Dress ($268 at Anthropologie).
Here are a few more denim jacket picks:
Mike & Chris Gibson Long Sleeve Denim Jacket ($345 at Singer 22)
Cotton Denim Safari Jacket ($98 at J.Crew)
Current/Elliot The Snap Jacket ($274 at Shopbop)
Canada is making waves in indie fashion and Vancouver based Peel is hitting high marks in my book with their Peel Flutter Dress ($140 CAD). I love that this dress is in soft jersey with a gorgeous flower print design and ladylike flutter sleeves. You can see more summer indie fashions from Canada in this Stylehive slideshow.
While shopping at Neiman's the other day, I happened upon the Louis Vuitton area and noticed in the display Louis Vuitton bags and shoes designed by Sofia Coppola. Needless to say, I made the connection of her BFF being Marc Jacobs so I imagine it was a fun friday night with out in Paris or New York when the two decided it was time for her to bring her creativity to LV.
Here's what Marc Jacobs said about his muse:
"She is young and sweet and beautiful," Marc Jacobs has said. "The epitome of this girl I fantasize of."
Her LV products are not sold online but you can take a look at more info about each one by clicking on the links. Here are some of my favorites from Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton.
Sofia Sandal in Suede Gold Leather ($875)
Sofia Sandal in Metallised Lamb Leather ($815)
Slim Lambskin Gold ($1,450)
SC Bag Monogram ($2,230)
As a true supermodel Helena Christensen doesn't disappoint us with her daring style. She's an accomplished photographer and is also the co-founder and creative director of Nylon magazine (who knew!). Stylehive has a slideshow roundup of Helena Christensen inspired fashions. My favorite is this Marc Jacobs Navy Lame Dress. I have a feeling navy is soon becoming the new black!
Read more and view the fashion slideshow at Stylehive.
