This look is part of Omiru’s January 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece January 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
When it comes down to it, a lot of the fun in dressing up is playing with accessories. You can transform a look with a single item - be it a statement necklace, a fantastic pair of boots, a colorful handbag, or as it often happens, a smart hat. What I love about the fedora is that it instantly adds an air of playfulness to a look. It’s simple, it’s chic, and it adds a certain boyish charm. Here’s how to get the look:
1. Start with a traditional big over small combination - an oversized blouse over a pair of skinny bottoms.
2. Layer on a cozy sweater. After all, it is the middle of winter.
3. Add a jacket on top of the sweater. We love how the leopard print denim jacket pairs with the texture of the sweater - and the peep of color you get from the blouse underneath.
4. Finish off this simple look with standout accessories. I picked a pair of colorblocked flats (aren’t they lovely?), a stunning suede colorblocked handbag (adore the purple & red combination), and last but surely not least, the ribbon tied fedora to cap off the look.
How would you wear a fedora? Share your style in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on January 12th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
This look is part of Omiru’s January 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece January 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
Sometimes it feels a bit confining to define your personal style. You can be classic one day - but then bohemian the next. Urban tomboy yesterday, but edgy aesthete tomorrow. I love mixing and matching (clearly!) - but I also love mixing it up when it comes to style sensibilities. Here, I’ve mixed pieces that read both uptown and downtown to create a look that’d be equally at home on the Upper East Side or the Lower East Side.
1. Start with a open necked drapey blouse paired with a pleated skirt for a foundation that reads cool girl gone preppy.
2. Upon this foundation, layer on a colorblocked winter coat to add to the uptown look.
3. Mix up your accessories. Here, the grey and coral pumps and the top handle handbag read Upper East Side - but the oversized glasses and striped colorblocked scarf read more Lower East Side.
How do you mix uptown and downtown style? Share your style in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on January 11th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
This look is part of Omiru’s January 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece January 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
Getting fit was on my New Year’s Resolutions list - and chances are, it made your list as well. What do you wear to stay comfy while you’re on your way to the gym (or to look like you’re ready to work out)?
1. Start with a comfortable base - a colorful tee over a pair of leggings.
2. Layer on a cozy hoodie. We love how the grey hoodie pairs with the yellow tee and black leggings - the yellow tee peeks out from under the grey hoodie for just a hint of color.
3. Finish off the look with a pair of sneakers, some sunglasses, and a colorful gym bag for your equivalently cute workout gear. Workouts are more fun when you’re excited about your outfit, aren’t they?
What do you wear on your way to the gym? Share your style in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on January 10th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
This look is part of Omiru’s January 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece January 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
Today’s look is a quick lesson in color theory. Dressing in black, white, and grey is easy - but it’s not the most exciting. But when you start to add color to your wardrobe, it’s important to look at how these colors play together in a look. The easiest way to choose a color palette for a look is to look for analogous colors - that is, colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. We started the look with a colorblocked dress with an orange panel - and decided to build up a collection of yellows to complement the orange.
1. Start with your original color - here, a colorblocked dress with a prominent orange panel.
2. Consider the color wheel - adjacent to orange are red and yellow. We chose to pair yellow with the orange and paired a sunny statement necklace and a yellow clutch handbag.
3. Finish off the look with neutrals. We chose a brown, a warm neutral, to pair with the orange and yellow - the leopard print jacket and the boots temper the look and give it grounding.
How do you wear color? Share your style in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on January 9th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
This look is part of Omiru’s January 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece January 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
I’ll admit it - I adore sequins. They’re traditionally a nighttime look, but the past few seasons have brought sequins unashamedly out into daywear. How do you best get the sequinned look during the day? Easy. Juxtapose it against a masculine piece - rugged in fabric or silhouette - so that the look isn’t too prim & proper.
1. Start with a drapey sequinned dress, worn over thin leggings for a big-over-small look.
2. Mix in a rugged piece - like this military inspired parka in army green.
3. Ground the look with a pair of solid heels (don’t you love the zipper detail on these faux Givenchy booties?). I finished off the look with a pop of color with this oversized apple red bowler bag.
How do you wear sequins during the day? Share your style in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on January 6th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
This look is part of Omiru’s January 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece January 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
Exploring a new place has to be one of my favorite things, hands down. And whether you’re venturing out in a new city or rediscovering your own, you’ll want a chic, comfy outfit in which to roam. Pack up your backpack with all of your essentials (mine are a Moleskine notebook and an iPad - can’t get enough of Flipboard and the NYTimes app) and head out to explore. Here’s what to wear:
1. Start with a foundation of brights - a cheeky yellow tee paired with a bright blue colored denim pants.
2. Layer on a sweater - the aztec print on this short sleeved sweater gives it personality. (If your urban hike doesn’t make you sweat, you’ll probably want to add a coat to keep you warm.)
3. Finish off the Urban Explorer look with a pair of moccasins (Minnetonka is my personal fave) and a leather backpack.
How would you wear this look? Share your style with us in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on January 5th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
This look is part of Omiru’s January 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece January 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
Colorblocking is nothing new, but it’s still a fun way to perk up your winter wardrobe. How to keep colorblocking looking fresh? Make a statement by pairing blocks of bright color with winter neutrals - whites, greys, and blacks. We deliberately echoed the colorblocking on the dress with the tote bag to create a cohesive look.
1. Start with the colorblocked dress, paired with a slim legging to keep your legs warm.
2. Pile on the layers. First add a cozy hoodie to winterize the look - and then bundle up in your winter coat. Notice how the striping on the winter coat echoes the colorblocking on the dress.
3. Finish off the look with a pair of chunky black boots (solid, yet fashion forward) - and a colorblocked tote that pulls the look together.
How would you wear colorblocking? Share your style with us in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on January 4th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
January is all about renewal - taking out the old, and bringing in the new. And what’s new is electric colors, fun with silhouettes, and rich textures, from silk to sequins. We’ve edited down the best of January 2012 into a high/low mix of 16 easy pieces - ranging from a leopard print jacket to a vibrant cobalt blue denim pant. These sixteen pieces - with the help of some fun accessories - are all you really need to put together a month’s worth of looks.
Today, we’ll outline the 16 key pieces you’ll want this month to keep your closet on point. And for the rest of January, we’ll show you how to mix and match these pieces into key looks that you can recreate with your own wardrobe.
Without further ado, let’s get started. From left to right, top to bottom, here are the 16 pieces you’ll want to have in your closet this month.
The New Winter Coat
J Crew Stadium Cloth Striped Wool Blend Coat | $400 at Net-a-Porter
January 2012’s answer to the winter coat. Cozily warm, and just a little bit cheeky with the variegated stripes.
The Statement Denim Jacket
Current/Elliott The Snap Leopard Print Stretch Denim Cropped Jacket | $270 at Net-a-Porter
Make a statement with a fun color or pattern. Here, we’ve chosen the pattern of the season, animal prints, to liven up the classic denim jacket.
The Wear Everywhere Sweater
Knitted Cable Lurex Jacket | $90 at Topshop
The beauty of this sweater is that it can be dressed up or dressed down. We love the black trim that gives it a more formal feel - but the pink stripes keep it from getting too serious.
The Classic Parka
Burberry Brit Gabardine Drawstring Parka | $795 at Net-a-Porter
The classic parka, as envisioned by the quintessentially British Burberry Brit. If you don’t want to shell out for the designer version, there are plenty of more accessible versions at the likes of H&M and Zara. Mine’s actually a children’s version with a faux fur lining on the hood, unfortunately past season & not available for purchase online.
The Silk Blouse
Blythe Blouse in Silk | $98 at J Crew
It’s the classic silk blouse in a casual camp shirt style. But what really makes this blouse is the rich, purple color.
The Chunky Knit Vest
Malene Birger Anninas Chunky Knit Wool Cardigan | $395 at Net-a-Porter
Vests (aka gilets) are fantastic layering pieces that are great for transitioning between outdoors & indoors. And they’re a great way to add texture to your wardrobe without adding unflattering bulk, as you can offset the chunky knit with a slim arm.
The Bright Tank
Curve Hem Tank | $20 at Topshop
Instantly make the winter blues go away with a brightly colored tank.
The Comfortable Hoodie
T by Alexander Wang Knitted Cotton Hooded Top | $170 at Net-a-Porter
The ultimate in comfort - the hoodie. We love the neutral grey color, which goes with everything in your wardrobe.
The Colorblocked Dress
Diane von Furstenberg Colorblock Silk Dress | $375 at Net-a-Porter
It’s the perfect work dress - serious, with a splash of bright color. But paired with the right items, you can wear this dress out to cocktails - or on the weekends.
The Layering Shirt
Chiffon Placket Shirt | $70 at Topshop
Airy chiffon makes this shirt the perfect item for layering.
The Sequinned Dress
Vince Sequin-Embellished Crepe Dress | $495 at Net-a-Porter
We love sequins, period. And this sequinned dress does double duty - wear it by itself at night, or dress it down with a pair of leggings and wear it during the day.
The Bright Shift Dress
Tuck Neck Clean Shift Dress | $72 at Topshop
Cobalt blue is big for Spring 2012 - and this shift dress works great alone, paired with neutrals, or even paired with other brights.
The Grey Cords
Madewell Rail Straight Cords | $89.50 at Madewell
Why go with the standard camel colored cords when you can sport them in a refreshing grey?
The Bright Denim Pant
Toothpick Jean in Garment Dyed Twill | $108 at J Crew
Colored denim is just what your closet has been coveting. We love this bright blue color - it’s gorgeous, easy to wear, and it pairs beautifully with spring’s brights.
The Leather Panel Legging
Faux Leather Panel Legging | $56 at Topshop
Consider this piece to be Leggings 2.0 - the original legging made better with (faux) leather panels. You can dress this piece up and down, and it’s the ultimate in comfort.
The Pleated Skirt
Invert Pleated Flippy Skirt | $60 at Topshop
This A-line pleated skirt is fresh and youthful - but it has enough structure to give it gravitas.
Let the inspiration begin!
Trisha
Posted by Trisha on January 3rd, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
Hello world,
It’s been a year since we’ve talked, and I’ve missed you dearly.
What happened? Long story short, I quit my job, my home, my old life, and within three whirlwind weeks, I divested myself of most of my worldly possessions, packed up two carry on bags and headed out to see the world.
Life on the road was lovely and unforgettable. I took French lessons in the heart of Paris. I did an afternoon tea taste-off in Hong Kong. I met fascinating people all over the world. I was blessed with inspiration, from the haute art exhibitions at the Venice Bienniale to the street grafitti in Berlin. But while living on the road was lovely - and it broadened my worldview & my perspective of what fashion can be - despite best intentions, I’ve been horribly remiss about keeping up with you. My sincere apologies for going missing in action without any warning. It won’t happen again.
The silver lining on the cloud is that being away gifted me the perspective to give Omiru more focus. My goal from the start with Omiru was to make style more accessible - to provide inspiration that’s achievable and that reflects how people like you & me actually dress.
My “aha” moment came to me while I was on the road. I realized that while I missed having my full closet with me, I really didn’t miss it *that* much, and that I could dress myself just as well with only the clothes in my two carry on bags.
This idea inspired me to revive & refocus Omiru on our most popular feature - our foundation wardrobe series - where we first edited down the best of the season into a capsule wardrobe, then showed how to mix and match these pieces into a variety of layered looks.
I’m pleased to announce that tomorrow, Omiru is officially back, loaded with a fresh capsule wardrobe for the new year. The January 2012 capsule collection will show you exactly what you need to update your closet to stay on point this season. Tomorrow’s post will introduce the 16 key items you’ll want to have this month, and subsequent posts will show you how to take those 16 easy pieces and create a month’s worth of fresh looks.
It feels great to be home, and to be back with you. Can’t wait to see you tomorrow.
Trisha
Posted by Trisha on January 2nd, 2012 in Off Topic |
Vintage French swimwear inspired this heavenly one-piece swimsuit, with its layers of sophisticated (and fast-drying) tulle. What we love is the versatility of the suit (you can remove the straps for a bombshell look) and its figure flattering cut - the layered tulle is kind to those not blessed with a washboard flat stomach. Grab this suit (or the bikini and brief version) now - it will surely sell out quickly.
$125 at J Crew.
Posted by Trisha on March 25th, 2011 in Shopping Guide, Women |
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