Velvet

Callie Top in Multi

West Dress in White

Cass Dress in Black

Lelia Maxi Dress in Tourquoise

Babs Dress (received in Starfish)

Every year around this time, we receive a HUGE box full of Velvet. I love this brand! They do everything from great basics to girly lace dresses. It is easy to see why Velvet has developed such a cult following.

My favorite piece is the "Babs" dress for two reasons: #1. I'm addicted to stripes #2. This dress is super easy to wear, just slip it on and walk out the door.

Devoted Velvet fans, hurry in, this is just a little taste of what is waiting for you!

Jerd's Corner: Different Ways to Wear Graphic Tees

Diane thought this would be the perfect thing for me to write on because if any of you know me, you know I'm a lover the of the "graphic tee." For years I was a die hard Lauren Moshi girl, but have come to love Wildfox as well; now I can't pick a favorite.

So, how does one wear a "graphic tee" without looking like a roadie? I'd like to give a couple of suggestions.

1. It's all about the tee shirt; make it the focal point, keep everything else simple. I love wearing my graphic tees with dark skinnies, or leggings.

2. I know lots of women think they are "not cool enough" to wear all these rocker tees. Trust me ladies, I might be 20, but I can guarantee you are ALL cooler than me...as a matter of fact, I'd place a lot of money on this! But, if you still feel uncomfortable, I'd suggest pairing the "graphic tee" with some sort of structured jacket. I love them with leather, tweed, and/or army jackets, or even with a boyfriend blazer. Some additional structure will keep you looking age appropriate and ever so cool.

3. Play with proportions. I've noticed most of these tees are pretty oversized, and usually long in length, which begs for a narrow pant. Unless you are Alessandra Ambrosio, please be weary of bell-bottoms unless the graphic tee is on the shorter side.

4. Add a scarf. Graphic tees are casual as it is, so adding a Chan Luu scarf totally completes this cute, casual look. Furthermore, the scarf can subdue an out-there print.

All the tees pictured are by Lauren Moshi or Wildfox, both of which are sold at Yu!

Charlotte Tarantola

Love Me Tender Cardigan in Melon Ball

Another cute cardi from Charlotte Tarantola, AKA "Queen of the Cardi." This girly number would be perfect paired with a white tee and colored denim. For those of you jetting off for warmer climates, pair with some white shorts, and flip flops for an easy outfit.

Joie

Ziggy Top (received in Storm)

Shasta Top in Moon

Marissa Top in Dark Navy

Corbelle Top in Seaweed

Great silkies, prints and stripes...what's a girl to do?! The floral prints, and cheery blues in this shipment are enough to put a smile on any fashionista's lips. Joie fans hurry in...these pieces won't be around for long.

Lauren Moshi!!!

We just got in new Lauren Moshi, and let me tell you it seems too good to be true! From sweaters to t-shirts, we've got it all. Here's a quick peek at what we received, and for what isn't shown here, I can promise you it's no less impressive.

"Johnson" Top

"Farrah" Top

"Frankie" Top (received in Blk/White)

Love..love...love....love.....love......love.......love........love.........

Great Basics From James Perse

You can ALWAYS count on James Perse for those classic, wardrobe building pieces that NEVER go out of style. If you're planning on doing any travelling in the near future, or if clean, comfy clothing is what you're after, you must come in...

Classic Contrast Panel Shirt in Deep and White

Side Split Tank Dress in Deep

Pull On Flair Skirt in Black

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the "Pull On Flair Skirt!!!" Can't you imagine this skirt with a tank, denim jacket, and booties?!? Sooooo cute!

Free People

Free People keeps getting better and better!!! We received a small (but delightful) delivery of FP today. Here's a small sampling of what came in:

 I LOVE the "Eyelet Moto Jacket" in Black (pictured below). It's got the look of a biker jacket, but with the feel of a sweatshirt; the eyelet detailing around the collar, cuffs, and down the back lends a feminine touch to an otherwise edgy look. What's not to like?

I also think the "Nova Pullover" sweater in Butter Cream (above) is pretty fabulous. It's super soft and cozy...try layering it over a long-sleeved tee, or silky Equipment blouse...the perfect topper to any jean ensemble.

What's Mabel Wearing???

Mabel's back from Hawaii and super tanned! Since she's going to be running around doing errands, and catching up with friends over coffee, she's decided to wear something that shows off her tan, and keeps her cozy, comfy, and warm. This week, Mabel is wearing the Wildfox "Sparkle Heart" sweater, with a Chan Luu scarf in Griffin. To top off her casual style, necklaces by JK and Karyn Chopik finish off the look.

More Arm Candy

More gems from Jocelyn Kennedy and Love Heals:

Chan Luu

Tons of Chan Luu have arrived, including some different styles such as the single strand crystal, and pearl bracelets! There are lots of goodies that would be perfect additions to your arm parties.

LOVE.

Paige's Pick: "Meteor" tank by Jenny Han

So, I went through the racks and I noticed there are (still) some awesome finds in the store right now. While in the "Backroom," I stumbled across the "Meteor" tank by Jenny Han.

This top has a very unique pattern with varying shades of cream, black, teal, and pink. It also has a pocket, a detail which we all seem to love and can't get enough of.

This look was put together for an evening out for dinner, or drinks with the girls. The "Meteor" top is paired with black James Jeans, as well as a Grey Doma leather jacket. For accessories, Ash "Dune" booties were added along with a long Claudia pearl/crystal necklace. This edgy look is so IN right now...I'm sure you can see why!

For a day-to-day idea on how to wear this Jenny Han tank, I changed up the look by switching out the black James Jeans for Dylan & George skinnies. Also the Claudia pearl necklace was swapped for a long coral one (by the same designer) to bring out the pink detailing in the top. The Grey Doma jacket was replaced by a black one; lastly, I changed out the Ash "Dune" booties for the "Divina" ones.

Not only will the jaws of those around you drop when they see you in these looks, but even better, yours will too when you see the (bargain) price!

Jerd's Corner: How to Wear Denim Shirts

The Vince "Denim Shirt" in Blue Rinse has been a topic of discussion since we received it. Ladies are having difficulties incorporating it into their wardrobes...but seriously, it's sooo easy! I love the easy summer look of it with  the orange pants pictured above; this would be perfect once it gets a little warmer. I also came up with three different outfits whether your style is Classic, Bohemian, or Edgy.

Classic: I feel the denim shirt would be a great swap for the "White Shirt" in a Classic girl's wardrobe. This outfit looks fresh and carefree. Underneath the "Denim Shirt" is a C&C white tank, topped with the Vince "Square Cardigan." Yes, you can don a Canadian Tuxedo as long as the denims are different colors! I love the look of denim-on-denim, so we paired the Vince Shirt with the "Skinny" from 7FAM. To add a little glitz, a simple necklace from Jocelyn does the trick. I could totally see Jennifer Aniston wearing this!

Bohemian: If Sienna Miller is your style icon, this outfit is for you! I paired the "Denim Shirt" with the Ella Moss "Desert Bloom" skirt. This skirt adds a cute girlie touch to the more rugged top. An element in every Bohemian's closet: the Chan Luu scarf, throw one on, grab your desert booties, and you're good to go!

Edgy: If you're a lover of leather jackets and motorcycle boots, I think this outfit is the perfect venture from your usual black. I paired the Joie "Marianne" tank with the Vince top. I think the glitz adds some rocker edge to the denim. To make this look even more edgy, I paired it with the Neon Pink skinnies from 7FAM. All you need is your motorcycle boots and Balenciaga bag for this perfect spring outfit.

**Note: There is a special outfit on Twitter for our die hard fans...

*Lola, what do you think? Harvest time yet? :)

Trendspotting: Jackets

Coco Chanel in her signature look.

We paid homage to Coco Chanel on this blog years ago, stating then, that her influence on the world of fashion has never ceased. If anything, I feel that it has become even stronger, and more relevant. Not only have the pieces she brought forth in her designs been interpreted, and reinterpreted time and time again, BUT she has everyone lusting for, and coveting them: daughters, mothers, grandmothers..."regular" folk to A-list celebrities, no one is immune. Whether or not they are aware of it, they have been (or should be) influenced by Chanel in one way or another.

Rachel Zoe in the "Jacket"

The "Jacket" is perhaps the most symbolic of all her creations. Whether or not an original, a jacket bearing any semblance to the iconic garment is automatically dubbed "Chanel-ish." Without even seeing it, an image of a tweed jacket is somehow conjured up in the mind...this is the power of the French design house, and more importantly, of the woman who started everything years and years ago.

Knowing all this, it should absolutely not be of any surprise that the "Chanel" jacket in all it's varying forms will once again be a trend come Spring. Those that know me, know that I love myself a good cardigan, BUT dare I say, I'm quite ready to move on and embrace the "Jacket." As mentioned previously, whether you believe it or not, we are "practical" girls at heart, and because of this, the jacket is an absolute must in every fashionista's closet: the perfect topper to any and all outfits.

What you don't want to do, is "proper-ize" this look. It is much more current and relevant to "edge" it up...try throwing said jacket over a graphic tee, skinny jeans, and boots...with a neck load of chains, pearls, crystals, and everything in between! If your tastes do run more right of centre, try pairing a (cropped) tweed jacket over a printed dress and booties.

*If this is a trend you're up for, we will be getting tons of jackets from Maison Scotch, Free People, Rebecca Taylor, and more.

Trendspotting: Pajama Pants

 The "Pajama Pant" is the trend I am most looking forward to for Spring 2012; I just think it looks so

cool. I fell in love with this trend after seeing it on the streets of New York, Paris, and Milan during the most recent fashion shows.

 My favorite blogger, Man Repeller, poked fun at, and was inspired by the trend to wear her actual pajamas out!!! How cool is that?!? I love both of her looks; who would have thought a fashionista could be so economical? We did, of course, but then again, we're "practical" girls ourselves!

Michael Kors Spring 2012

 The pajama pant was seen all over the Spring 2012 runway, but my absolute favorite look is from Michael Kors. I love the Safari feel and the simplicity of the outfits, letting the pant be the focal point. The easiest way to wear this trend is to keep everything else very simple, and to a minimal. A basic, solid top in a fabric other than silk would be perfect. Silk-on-silk is very hard to pull off, and you run the risk of looking like you're actually wearing pajamas, which you don't want to do. I suggest something in maybe a cotton fabric, also adding a cropped jacket might be beneficial and add some structure to the otherwise baggy pant. I would definitely suggest a wedge with these pants. If you're on the taller side, I think these would look super cute with a flat sandal like what the Michael Kors model is wearing.

Stefani Pant in Caviar

Since this is such a huge trend moving forward, you know we will definitely be receiving a large selection of pajama pants in for spring, and I'm not talking about PJ Salvage! At the store right now, we have the "Stephani" Pant from Joie...these are my spring must-haves. Expect to see more from Joie and L.A.M.B come late January/February.