Sidewalk Reverie

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Smile (It's Friday)

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Smile Like Shala!

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As the song from the musical "Annie" proclaims, "you're never fully dressed without a smile." And we think no one proves that more convincingly than the charming Shala Monroque. In fact, it seems no fashion show is complete without her these days. As inspiring as her style is, that winning smile is likely what has made her a darling of street style photographers from NYC to Paris. And a terrific Prada handbag doesn't hurt her wow factor, either.

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Monday Mood Lifter: Stylist Aurora Sansone's Ensemble

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It's a bit gloomy and it's Monday (and a bit too early to dress like this yet) so it's very inspiring to see how to conjure up a little sunshine in your outfit, as the chic Italian stylist Aurora Sansone does here! We love how she mixes her offbeat, kooky sensibility with femininity. She always looks like she's having fun! Love the layered mix of bright, candy-colored bracelets and neon sandals with the refreshing girly lace-trimmed dress -- and the mini Hermès Constance doesn't hurt either when it comes to chasing the clouds away. ;)

Top it off

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Hermès F/W 2012

Kristin's sketch

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A sly vintage fedora, a borrowed-from-the-boys baseball cap, or a fetching floppy-brimmed hat -- what a great way to add a little allure and charm to an everyday ensemble (not to mention the practical factor when a little rain falls). We've seen them everywhere on the streets and also on the runways (check out Hermes - sigh). What's your favorite topper?

Style Staple: The Blazer

(From left to right: Martin Margiela, Isabel Marant, Ann Demeulemeester)

Speaking of Patti Smith, you'll seldom see her without a blazer (that goes double for Lee Ann). We've read that Patti favors those from Ann Demeulemeester – the coveted prototypes for that borrowed-from-the-boys look. They are slouchy but flattering = perfect! Kristin found one on eBay. Also check out Yoox.


As much as we love blazers, here in California, people don't wear them much (and regard them as ‘office wear’). However, one photo of Vogue Paris editor Emmanuelle Alt will snap anyone out of that misconception. Voilà! She shows you how it's done, without looking uptight or conservative (it's no secret that Parisian girls always get it right).

Cool with a t-shirt, white button down, or cashmere sweater – and we think best with jeans – a blazer can make you look effortlessly chic and perpetually pulled together.

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Brace-let's!

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Lee Ann's bracelet mix, "This is for when I'm feeling adventurous."
(from bottom to top: Cartier Panthère, Shourouk, Aurélie Bidermann, Federica  Salvatori Franchi, vintage citrine paste)

Kristin's bracelet mix, "I like to wear jewelry in odd numbers!"
(from left to right: crystal thread, Sydney Evan evil eye, Cartier Panthère, silver ID, Shourouk, vintage Fiorucci rubber bracelet, Aurélie Bidermann

So, how do you layer your jewelry?