PLAID PERFECT | DRIES VAN NOTEN S/S 2013

ph: Vogue UK

Dries Van Noten is forever a favorite + the S/S 2013 collection did not disappoint.
The plaids, the florals, the white sunnies, the slouchy fits-- Get in my closet!
Shop their latest collection here + click below to see more of my top picks from the show...

An Editor-Approved Way To Style A Plaid Shirt

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Only French editor Emmanuelle Alt can make a plaid shirt look this good. We love how she neatly tucks her plaid shirt into her cuffed boyfriend jeans and polishes off the look with classic black pumps. Every item in this look is a closet essential.

Get the look:
+ Paige Denim Mya Shirt
+ Blank Denim Plaid Shirt
+ Amo Blue Tomboy Jeans
+ Denim X Alexander Wang Boy Jean
+ Kristin Cavallari Copertina Pump

Dree Hemingway Shows A Casual Way To Wear A White Shift Dress

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Model Dree Hemingway was spotted in Tuscany wearing her casual take on the white shift dress. By rolling the sleeves and tying a plaid shirt around her waist she gave it a relaxed feel that's great for the weekend and summer parties.

Get the look:
+ One Clothing Lace Back Shift Dress
+ Joe's Piper Plaid Shirt
+ Madewell Tie Back Dress
+ Current/Elliott The Slim Boy Plaid Shirt

CURRENT UNIFORM: LEATHER + PLAID MIX

This is basically all I want to wear lately... a leather moto jacket, plaid shirt tied around the waist, black skinny jeans and switch those sandals to ankle boots. Spring can't come soon enough. I'd much rather be wearing cute heeled sandals than dodging icy puddles.

Get the look...

Street Style: See How Leila Yevari Elevates A Plaid Shirt

Photo via: Harper's Bazaar

Model Leila Yevari elevates her plaid shirt by neatly tucking it into her jeans and layering it under a boyfriend-style tweed jacket. The triple color coordination of her sunglasses, shirt and clutch is sartorially impressive and easily ties together this chic ensemble.

Get the look:
+ MCM Burgundy Retro Sunglasses
+ Wildfang The Hutton Double Breasted Blazer
+ Isabel Marant Etoile Prune Tap Dance Shirt
+ Dune London Fold Over Berry Clutch
+ BDG Girlfriend High-Rise Jean

INSTA BITS

+ J. Crew Blazer | Adrienne Landau Leopard Scarf


+ Christian Louboutin Leopard Loafers | Hope Stripe Top | J. Crew Plaid Shirt


+ New Supreme Kate Moss poster in my bathroom.


+ Tibi Shane Clear Strap Pumps

Thought I'd share some of my instagram shots... Make sure to follow me >> @lefashion
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PLAID + JEWELS

I was browsing Pinterest yesterday and came across this J.Crew look from their September style guide. Love the low bun, the chic round sunglasses and the fun mix between the blue plaid shirt and jeweled cashmere sweater.

Get the look...
+ Cutler and Gross 0734 sunglasses
+ J.Crew Acropolis Blue Plaid Flannel Shirt
+ J.Crew Collection Cashmere Jeweled-Shoulder Sweater

I would complete the look with a pair of white MiH jeans and classic Jenni Kayne d'orsay flats.

A Cool Spring Layering Formula To Try Now

Photo via: Madewell

The ever-changing spring weather certainly keeps us all on our toes. We often struggle feeling hot one minute and cold the next! The solution? Layers! Feeling super inspired to try out this cool layering formula consisting of an open knit over a denim jacket, plaid shirt, graphic tee and midi skirt.

Get the look:
+ Vince Patch Pocket Cape
+ Madewell The Jean Jacket
+ Rails Hunter Button Down Shirt
+ Volcom Crave You Plaid Tunic
+ Beautiful People Midi Skirt

40 Of Alexa Chung's Best Looks With Denim Shorts

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2. Glamour UK


3. Popsugar

Here's your ultimate guide to wearing denim shorts à la Alexa Chung.

Click below to see 40 of her best looks...

A Cool Culottes Outfit For The Office And Beyond

Photos via: Daily Look

Loving this layered culottes look for the office! The bucket bag and mix of stripes with plaid add to it's cool feel. Just switch to pumps and this has after-work drinks written all over it!

Get the look:
+ Quay Coy Sunglasse
+ Merona Tunic Sweater
+ Rails Hunter Button Down Plaid Shirt
+ CHC Small Leather Bucket Bag
+ River Island Navy Stripe Smart Belted Culottes
+ Chinese Laundry Zip It Booties

A Casual Cool Layered Look For Fall

Photo via: Madewell

Fall is all about the layers and this casual cool look is the perfect example. Layer a caramel colored coat over a plaid shirt, graphic tee, raw-hem jeans, and white sneakers.

Get the look:
+ Monsieur Coat
+ C!ao Graphic Tee
+ Shrunken Ex-Boyfriend Shirt
+ The Perfect Vintage Jean
+ Puma Basket Classic Sneakers

25 Plaid Shirts for a Casual-Cool Look

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Looking for a way to elevate a basic tee and denim outfit? Try completing the look with a plaid shirt for a casual-cool look. I'm taking style notes from model Imaan Hamman's street style ensemble: chunky hoop earrings, neutral plaid button-down with ripped black skinny jeans, and ankle boots. Shop my top 25 plaid shirt picks for getting the look below.

25 Plaid Shirts for a Casual-Cool Look

Photo via: Fashionista

Looking for a way to elevate a basic tee and denim outfit? Try completing the look with a plaid shirt for a casual-cool look. We're taking style notes from model Imaan Hamman's street style ensemble: chunky hoop earrings, neutral plaid button-down with ripped black skinny jeans, and ankle boots. Shop my top 25 plaid shirt picks for getting the look below.

Must-Have: A Slouchy Shirt You'll Want To Live In

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When it comes to lazy (but cute) dressing, the slouchier and looser, the better. Currently coveting a slouchy button-down shirt to wear with a messy top knot simple midi rings and black jeans—the epitome of laid-back cool.

Get the look:
+ Isabel Marant Etoile Prune Tap Dance Shirt (also here)
+ Rails Hunter Plaid Shirt
+ BP. Rings (Set of 6)
+ Free People Beverely High Rise Skinny Jeans
+ Denim X Alexander Wang Relaxed Fit Jeans

GRUNGE CHIC

Why hello there total grunge chic, plaid UNIF dame skirt. You'd be a perfect addition to my spring/summer wardrobe! No, but seriously, I am so happy to finally find a killer plaid skirt. With all the plaid madness happening now, I've only been able to find good plaid shirt options, but no decent plaid pants or skirts. Def one of my top picks from Shopcuffs at the moment.

25 of the Coolest Shirt Jackets to Shop Now

Photo via: @josefinekstroms

One of the biggest outerwear trends for fall and winter is the shirt jacket or shacket. This cozy-cool piece instantly elevates any look. Picture with skinny black jeans and lug-sole boots like Josefin above or try one over a silky slip dress, leggings, and much more. We rounded up the coolest options to shop online this season below.

25 of the Coolest Shirt Jackets to Shop Now

Photo via: @josefinekstroms

One of the biggest outerwear trends for fall and winter is the shirt jacket or shacket. This cozy-cool piece instantly elevates any look. Picture with skinny black jeans and lug-sole boots like Josefin above or try one over a silky slip dress, leggings, and much more. I rounded up the coolest options to shop online this season below.

BACKSTAGE: DRIES VAN NOTEN S/S 2013

ph: Vogue UK

Still not over Dries Van Noten S/S 2013. Perfect plaids, bold lips + effortless wavy hair.
Check out my favorite looks from the collection here + shop the latest from Dries here + here.
Click below for more backstage goodness...

MODEL-OFF-DUTY | ANDREEA DIACONU

ph: Vogue Spain | FashionMag | StockholmStreetStyle

Andreea Diaconu is such a beauty! Love all of her easy + chic model-off-duty looks.
Click below for more + to find out how to get the look...

30 Fresh Ways To Wear White Jeans

1. Elin Kling // A Love Is Blind



2. Pink Peonies



3. Tilda Lindstam // Stockholm Streetstyle

There's nothing like a crisp pair of white jeans, and these street style stars and bloggers show just how versatile they can be no matter what the season.

Click below to see the rest of the inspiring looks...