La Vie Looks of the Week

1. MICHELLE MONAGHAN in my favorite designer–Isabel Marant.

2. KATE MOSS doing London street chic with ease.

3. FREIDA PINTO goes the embroidery route.

4. OLIVIA PALERMO pairs a peasant blouse with a modern lower half.

5. JESSICA ALBA knows how to dress for rain.

6. FEARNE COTTON breaks up black with a patterned dress: my go-to look!

7. CLAUDIA SCHIFFER taking paisley and volume to a Stevie Nicks level.

8. NAOMI WATTS wears the motorcycle jacket trend perfectly.

Which look was your favorite?

Peace,

La Vie Looks Of The Week

1. MARGHERITA MISSONI embodies her last name in a mix of patterns.

2. MISCHA BARTON dares to ignore the black and brown rule.

3. JENNIFER ANISTON breaks up basics with some layered necklaces.

4. RIHANNA, being the trend lover she is, tries out the poncho look.

5. CAROLINE WINBERG demonstrates how to turn a peasant blouse into nighttime.

6. JESSICA ALBA makes me wish it wasn’t December in Boston.

7. SIENNA MILLER needs to give me those boots.

8. BLAKE LIVELY, as Serena, rocks the most beautifully-detailed winter coat.

Peace,

A Beber Y A Tragar, Que El Mundo Se Va A Acabar

Mexican[source]

Juanes had me at “La Camisa Negra,” the Border Cafe in Harvard Square had me at homemade tortilla chips. Mexican-influenced clothing? It had me at being loose, comfortable, and exquisite. For the record, I am engaged in a long-term love affair with many aspects of Hispanic culture: language, food, people, and clothing. And summertime has me thinking about loose and breezy style. So what better way to actively channel my obsession into day to day life? I will throw on an embroidered peasant top, jam to Juanes loudly in the car, improve my now extremely proficient Spanish, and enjoy a veggie burrito from Ana’s Taqueria. iHasta luego!

Nicole Richie, Molly Sims, Anne Hathaway and Kaley Cuoco

Nicole Richie in an embroidered Tocca top, Molly Sims in a crochet dress, Anne Hathaway in an embroidered blue peasant blouse and Kaley Cuoco in a Mexican-flaired Tibi mini dress.

Margherita Missoni, Mischa Barton, a Lookbook ensemble and a Forever 21 outfit.

Margherita Missoni in Missoni, Mischa Barton in Matthew Williamson embroidered blouse, a Lookbook ensemble and a Forever 21 outfit.

Lo Bosworth, Rosario Dawson, Cupcakes and Cashmere, and Forever 21

Lo Bosworth in Fifteen-Twenty, Rosario Dawson in Missoni, Cupcakes and Cashmere Mexican-influenced ensemble, and Forever 21's take on the Mexican trend.

Cat Deeley

Cat Deeley in a romper I actually like!

Paz,

She Wears Her Tears On Her Blouse

Kate Hudson[source]

In a shout-out to gypsy style, peasant blouses have been all over the runways and red carpets this spring.  Printed blouses of all varieties are popular, as long as they are characteristically voluminous.  Personally, the tops seem to look best when paired with simple skinny jeans or tucked into a high-waisted skirt.  Toss on some chains and bangles, no statement necklaces needed here. For spring these can be paired with boots or sandals depending on the fickle weather. This is a great way to feminize a bohemian outfit without the season’s hard to pull off ruffles.

Like the Pochontas print and the off shoulder trend

Like the Pocahontas print and the off shoulder trend

Rebecca Taylor Spring 2009: Just enough skin to keep it interesting

Rebecca Taylor Spring 2009: Just enough skin to keep it interesting

Monique Lhuillier herself after a peasant-top filled collection

Monique Lhuillier herself after a peasant-top filled collection

Very precise ensemble from the chain to the Zenon-esque earrings

Very precise ensemble from the chain to the Zenon-esque earrings

Decided to wear it as a dress instead. I like the mismatched accessories.

Decided to wear it as a dress instead. I like the mismatched accessories.

The competing textures are so intricate

The competing textures are so intricate

Emanuel Ungaro is a study in contrast

Emanuel Ungaro is a study in contrast

To make this less Gucci Fall, swop in some flip flops

To make this less Gucci Fall, swap in some flip flops

Is that tie-dye I see? Doubly approved.

Is that tie-dye I see? Doubly approved.

Peace,

Title from “Lady of the Flowers” by Placebo