White Lies

Yves Saint Laurent, Resort 2010

Spring is officially underway and people are anxious to shed their winter layers and break out the shorts and flip flops.  But, what about the "rules of fashion" and do they really apply?  Are we actually supposed to wait until Memorial Day until it's safe to wear white or open-toe shoes? 

Akris (left) & Celine (right), both Spring 2010

I've never been one to play by the rules and I am not a follower.  In fashion, it is okay to be an individual and "wear what you want," as my friend WendyB would say.  As long as an outfit is fabric appropriate and stylistically tasteful, I say it's perfectly fine to wear white.  I wouldn't recommend sporting a little white sundress and sandals just yet, but the looks in today's post would certainly be acceptable.  And jeans and a plain, white tee... seasonless.  You can never go wrong.

Jil Sander (left) & Michael Kors (right), both Spring 2010

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Pastels Please

I know that I have mentioned many times in my posts that I do not wear a lot of color.  After all, I'm a New Yorker, for God's sake!  Well, the other day I spent my afternoon (and into the wee hours of the night) as an extra on the set of "The Good Wife."  I was instructed to bring three changes of wardrobe -- no white, no red and no busy patterns.  So, I brought black, black and more black.  They actually asked me to put on a cheesy olive colored knit top for one of the scenes and I reluctantly agreed.  But, back to the point...

Alberta Ferretti, Spring '08

Spring time is all about color and April calls for pastels in particular.  I can't remember the last time I actually went to Church... oh yes, my friend's wedding at St. Patrick's Cathedral.  I had to speak in front of everyone -- talk about pressure... and guilt!  But, I digress...   Anyway, if I were forced to wear pastels, say... to Church, I would only do so if I could choose one of the lovely outfits in this post.

Bottega Veneta, Spring '07

Bottega Veneta, Spring '07

Jonathan Saunders, Spring '09

OK, maybe this is not technically pastel, but I adore Mr. Saunders and had to include him in this post!

Giambatisa Valli, Resort '08

Giambatista Valli, Resort '08

Somehow, masterful Marc Jacobs manages to make pastel colors work for the Fall seasons too!  In my humble opinion, he does so much better with Louis Vuitton than he does for his own line!  I'm in love with this suit...

Vuitton, Fall '08

Vuitton, Fall '08

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True Colors...

What a gorgeous day in NYC!  It is the first official day of spring and it actually feels like it!  I'm ready to shed the winter layers and break out the spring wardrobe.  I'm thinking this season I may add some color!  I know, I know that's just crazy talk for me, but I just might step outside of my neutral zone.  I do have a royal blue Margiela dress that I wear once in a while when I'm feeling bold, so perhaps I'll add to that so it isn't alone in my closet (since of course, I color code everything).  Last year, the Proenza Schouler boys showed some vibrant pieces on the runway and these beauties are now hitting the stores for Spring 2010...

Proenza Schouler, Spring 2010

Proenza Schouler, Spring 2010

Proenza Schouler, Spring 2010

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