Tres Tres Chic!

Note to Reese:
Your ensemble in this photo is parfait!  I love the monochromatic effect of the dress, with the jacket, and scarf, paired with the grey tights and taupe shoes.  Also, the uber-chic black sunglasses are always a good move, in the daylight and outside  (you may recall sunglasses indoors or at night are my pet peeve). I like that this look is timeless, this photo could be from five years ago, or ten years in the future and it would still ooze classic style.  Nicely done Reese.

Note to Readers:

When wearing a monochromatic look, it is important to play with the textures of the garments you are wearing, to keep things from getting boring.  The ruffles of the coat, paired with the slight sheen of the scarf are a nice combination.  Also, tights are a huge trend this year.  I like that Reese wore them but did not get too out of control with the color.  Bright blue tights may be all the rage on Gossip Girl, but they may be a look you will regret in a few months.  

Also, I apologize for the lack of posting the past few days.  I have been busy busy busy styling photoshoots.  I can't wait to share some of the finished products with you!

Debate '09

Note to Open-toed Shoes and Tights:

Apparently you are a hot item to talk about this season.  Are you an acceptable combo or not?  On one hand you remind me of many of my Asian counterparts who like to wear sandals with socks.  On the other hand you are a combo popping up on some of the most fashionable of all of my favorite fashionistas.  As blogged about below, Gwyneth is wearing you, as is Kate Moss and Heidi Klum.  Are you no longer a faux pas?

Note to Readers:

If you are going to attempt this combination, allow me to point out a few guidlines.  Wear this look with dark tights (preferably brown, navy, charcoal gray, and black), with shoes that are similar in color.  You do not want the contrasting colors of your tights and shoes to vary significantly.  However, do not match them perfectly (unless it is a black on black variation) because you could end up like Gwyneth below, as a metallic mess.

I hope this helps answer a few questions about this trend.  I must warn you though, this could be a trend you look back at pictures of, and you feel a little sheepish.  Personally, I don't know if I am going to attempt this look.  Something about the seam on the toes of the tights peeking out of the toes of the shoes, makes me uneasy.

What are your thoughts on the matter?

Clarification

Note to Solange Knowles:

In a previous post I mentioned patterned tights are going to be a big trend this fall and winter, but I should have been more specific. Just because a pair of tights has a pattern does not mean they are worth wearing. These tights are an ugly pattern and the color would not look good on anyone over the age of six. On a positive note, your top and skirt are very chic and if you wore them bare-legged with a pair of fabulous stilettos your look would have been smashing!

Note to Readers:
I hope this post does not scare you off of wearing patterned tights. My advice for wearing them would be to pick a pattern that you would wear a shirt or skirt in. If the pattern would be ugly on another garment, it will be ugly on a pair of tights. Also, when wearing patterned tights, keep the rest of your look simple and free of prints. You do not want your outfit to look too busy. Picking a color for the tights is important as well-- choose neutral or darker colors, appropriate for the fall and winter seasons.