COVET: Zara Studio Trousers

Let it be known that today, January 9th 2013, is the day my luck, my terrible luck, changed for the better. No, I did not win the lottery, find a bag full of cash in a paper bag on the subway or even win a week’s worth of free soup at my current favorite lunch spot Hale & Hearty.

Chloe Pre-Fall 2013

Really cool clothes that blend boyish cuts with girlie touches and kick-ass boots. I can see myself living in these ’60s mod inspired silk shirtdresses, cropped trousers and boxy cut coats.

Jason Wu Debuts Miss Wu

The wait is over! Jason Wu launched his new contemporary and much more affordable line, Miss Wu, today exclusively at Nordstrom (for the first month). The 40-piece collection, inspired by stylish icons from the ’60s like Marianne Faithfull and Jane Birkin, features a sweet and youthful take on his designs. Stripped sweaters, printed A-line and shift dresses and flirty minis are all priced between $190 and $800.

Priory of Ten

Nothing gets us more excited than discovering a new line to add to our existing list of favorites. Priory of Ten meets all our qualifications: cool, clean and tailored with an understatedly sexy vibe. Mei Liu, a former womenswear design assistant at 3.1 Phillip Lim who founded Priory of Ten this year, designs a sportswear collection for modern urbanites seeking easy separates with special details.

We Force Designer Jesse Kamm To Do A Xmas Wish List

“I am easy around the holidays because the truth is I am a minimalist, and I want for nothing. Or pretty much nothing,” confesses L.A. designer and artist Jesse Kamm. The statuesque former model, who launched her easy, one-of-a-kind and organically produced line back in 2005 to rave reviews from the press and fashion pack, may come across as the easiest person to buy a gift for since her wants are few, but she does admit that her selective taste can be a concern for the gifter.

Street-Style Inspiration: Accessories

I love the unexpected mix of accessories here! She mixes contrasting extras, like a leather cap, mirrored sunglasses, statement posh necklace and brooch, neon orange bag and feminine heels to perfection. Her slouchy bordeaux coat is the ideal no-fuss backdrop for her eye catching accessories. This is a perfect example of how finishing touches can totally make an ensemble.

Is Alexander Wang's New Bag Inspired By QVC?

We’ve always thought the idea, and I’m stressing the word idea here, behind interchangeable bags, the QVC handbags that come with different covers to change the look and style of the bag, was essentially a good one. Who doesn’t want two bags for the price of one? Unfortunately when it comes to execution and style, it’s clear interchangeable and cool are two words destined to never meet in the world of handbags.

Michael Kors Pre-Fall 2013

Michael Kors embraced a retro state of mind for Pre-Fall 2013 that did not disappoint. The 1950s inspired collection featured a bevy of high-waist tweed and lace pencil skirts, angora sweaters, cropped cigarette pants and strapless sheaths to feed the sartorial needs of any wannabe Hitchcock leading lady. Although extras like the cat eye glasses, fur stoles and elbow-length gloves may be obvious references to that era, Kors stayed just shy of being too literal by working in some modern edge.