It’s early morning in late September, and I’m rushing off to get the boys to school and then onto business in Manhattan. After an hour of closet time the night before, I’ve figured out the perfect thing to wear. It’s all Indie fashions for me today. These pieces will intrigue even the über fashionistas of Seventh Avenue. They will, no doubt, be wondering “who are you wearing?”. These days it’s consider “JV” in the fashion world to only embrace the big designer labels. The real challenge is to discover the next “It” designer, and to wear pieces that people haven’t seen all over the streets. The Krelwear dress is enough to make me giddy. It’s light weight enough to last through the afternoon heat. Simply pop on an Anne De Pasquale hat to combat the September morning chill. Luckily, I’ve found a way to look chic and walk comfortably through the streets of Manhattan. I’ve chosen the perfect pair of Ricardo Tovar gladiators. Grab a Mi Mo hobo bag – big enough to carry all the day’s necessities. Top the outfit off with some beautiful jewelry. The Scorpienna’s Beadery earrings will bring out the pink in my cheeks in the most subtle way, while the Mushka Designs necklace will dance across my chest like the leaves of Fall on a breezy day. Lastly, I clasp on a Twist Style bracelet for added feminine detail. GASP! I’ve done it. I have found the middle ground between active mom, and fabulous entrepeneur. Thanks Smashing Darling! Jean Voute Pratt – Style Observer and Gift Girl
Center photo: KRELwear – V-neck waisted dress
Clockwise:
Anne de Pasquale – Kat’s Beret
Scorpienna’s Beadery – Rhodonite Flower Earrings
Mushka Design’s – Mod Petal Necklace – Brass
Twist Style – Freshwater Pearl and Semi Precious Bracelet with Antique Button
Ricardo Tovar – Black Patent Leather Gladiator
Mo Mo Handbags – Cari 903A Brown
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I LOVE this look! Just one reservation on it: if it’s chilly enough that you would wear a hat, why would you wear gladiator sandals? Woulnd’t a fab pair of flats be better?
I love this look too! Wish Jean could style me everyday!
The hat is to conquer the morning chill in the NYC air – you peel it off when it warms up in the afternoon. The gladiators make the outfit current & cater to September’s afternoon warmth.
Ahhh, get it. Sheer genius.