Perfect Peplum Dress

photo via Who What Wear

this dream is a dream

photos via Who What Wear

Abbey Lee Kershaw for Vogue Russia, photographed by Richard Bush

love the white polka-dotted blouse with the textured/ruffled neck ! 

"Paris is always a good idea" — Audrey Hepburn

Oh, you know, especially around the holidays. Le sigh

Peace, Love, & Pumpkin Pie

Happy Thanksgiving, dear readers & viewers! Today just wouldn't be the same without some silky smooth pumpkin pie—get the recipe on Smitten Kitchen !

Studded Valentino

photos courtesy of altamiranyc, vanessa jackman

Alexa Chung accents an otherwise ladylike look with a studded Valentino clutch to add just the right amount of edge. Also, she puts her best foot forward with a pair of absurdly adorable Charlotte Olympia kitty flats. Can I just say: I've developed a somewhat-healthy obsession with those charmingly quirky shoes. Santa Baby, do your thing—please & thank you.

GaGa Clause

Last night, Lady Gaga donned a custom Chanel white tweed + black trim ball gown, with pearls & bows— impeccably designed by Karl Lagerfeld. The occasion was none other than the much anticipated opening of Gaga's Workshop at Barney's New York, where Mother Monster got to play Mother Christmas. Making quite the extravagant entrance as  per usual, she resembled a giant snow angel—dressed in couture, of course—slash glitzy tree-topper. The workshop set-up appeared to be inspired by Wonka's Chocolate Factory (hello: chocolate Alexander McQueen shoes, monster-shaped cookies) and The Nightmare Before Christmas qualities (evident in the cartoon-like decor + sculptures)—but with an extra "Gaga" touch. The best part about this holiday shop is that 25 percent of sales will go to the Born This Way Foundation. xo

photos via tom and lorenzo , Vogue

PS: how lovely is Karl's sketch of Gaga's gown?

show me the shoes

Need a pick-me-up? From red soles to red wine, an array of fabulous shoes will hopefully bring a dose of sparkle* to your dreary Monday !

top to bottom:  shoes unknown (The Sartorialist), Azzedine Alaïa, Eli Tahari, Sergio Rossi, Christian Louboutin, Sergio Rossi (saks fifth ave shoes)

rain & rest

Although Friday night I was out, I spent the rest of the weekend sick in bed—sleeping, having Thermaflu + homemade chicken noodle soup, & catching up on reading. It rained all day today so I had Marie Callendar's pumpkin pie (my favorite) to get me back in the Thanksgiving mood. xo

a little sparkle, a little leather

photos via voguediaries

opposites attract with a sparkly frock + an edgy leather jacket—especially if the lucky outfit gets to be worn by Kate Moss.

Charm Her: Little Black Blazer

The Charm the heck-out-of her/ Date / Dinner / Evening blazer

J. Crew Ludlow two-button blazer with double-vented back ($365)

affordable option:  Express Cotton Sateen Blazer ($168)

pair it with: J. Crew 484 slim-fit jean in black resin crinkle wash ($98)

The Clubbing / Party blazer

Formal enough for after-hours, yet: flannel shirt + beanie + chucks =  voila ! effortless & laid back look.

OBEY - Slacker Single Breasted Blazer ($136)

pair it with: Howe Fast Living, color- midnight run ($98.00) 

Splurge option: Rag & Bone - RB15X -Indigo ($175)

Well, it's about time, gents ! After years of blogging and swooning over all the stylish women, editorials, collections, & products the fashion world has to offer, I have finally decided to include a "Charm Her" installment to my blog. This will be a weekly entry on menswear/men's style, because guys have feelings too, you know? Okay, but on a serious note—what prompted my decision to explore the sartorial platform of the opposite gender? Well, let me tell you: Interning at Who What Wear has given me an eye to observe men's style in L.A.

Whether it's on Wilshire, Melrose or Crescent Heights, I have grown way too fond of seeing stylish men walking their dogs or running errands. And, sometimes the first thing that comes in mind is, "wait. is he straight?"
Also, too often have I seen guys who just need a little push in the style department, which could essentially make a big difference in their presentation. A sample of men's style Q's in my inbox is also proof to start Charm Her. My final reason? because Mark Twain once said: "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society". And there you have it, folks.

Brace yourselves, gents, as I'll be honest and may or may not include real life oh-no-he-didn't style scenarios I have come across. Also, if you think the reference is about you...it probably is [insert the Grinch grin].

When you wear a "little black blazer" this weekend, you just may be *that* much closer to emulating
Le Gosling. 

FYI: Notice how I left off  Burberry's, Tom Ford's, + super pricey designers. My goal is to be realistic with price ranges, so here are a few more options:

Gap - tailored extra slim blazer ($128)

Guess - focus european blazer ($228)

Citizens of Humanity - sid straight leg ($216)

Express - Top-sitch casual cotton jacket ($148)

"when the grass is cut, the snakes will show" — Jay-Z ♫♪

photo via Who What Wear blog

Dovile Virsilaite for Mojeh Magazine, photographed by Federico de Angelis

Bambi for Bergdorf Goodman resort 2012

photos courtesy of fashiongonerogue

Bambi Northwood-Blyth photographed by Cass Bird for Bergdorf Goodman Resort 2012

Leave it to Bergdorf Goodman to bring sun + beach to the holiday season (I still can't get over the fact that it's Thanksgiving next week)! I wouldn't mind frolicking on a tropical beach wearing Marc Jacobs, Derek Lam & other designs. le sigh