Check out the Paris -based line Carven below. This collection is proper yet clever, and too witty to be preppy. I especially like the A-line jackets and hem lines. I’d wear it all.
I finally have started really going through FW11 fashion shows. Scrolling through Style.com I came across a former teacher’s collection. Creatures of the Wind is based out of Chicago and is amazing! I love the quirky color combinations and the variety of texture, especially the plaid mohair. See some of the looks below:
The BEST red nail polish is Geranium by Essie. The color is a little orangey which makes it more youthful, and less dame-ish. It is flattering on all skin tones and is appropriate to wear all year. My friend Ivy got me hooked! Apply to short nails. Long red nails are creepy.