the trouser

THE SPRING TROUSER

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YOU MIGHT CONSIDER ONE OF OURS

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Hermes Cheval Turk scarf.
Jill Sanders iridescent jacket
St. John denim trouser. 

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Gucci Bridal handbag
Navy Haniily vest
Chicos wide leg cargo trouser

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Our Katherine Hepburn inspiration
Worth tux pleated tee. Pearl Rhinestone buttons
St John sport capris
Gucci handbag

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Lafayette 148 side zipped nipped-in cuff trouser
Talbots cotton shirt
Chanel denim flats

We could see this worn by

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Olivia Palermo models photo shopped into Hepburn photo.

PAIRS WELL WITH

A SIMPLE TEE SHIRT

A FLAT SHOE ( IF YOU ARE TALL)
A FABULOUS WEDGE ( IF NOT  )

GREAT SUNGLASSES

HAPPY TRAVELING COMPANIONS

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High tea at the Four Seasons

FEELS AT HOME AT

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Chicago Chicago 

The Chicago Art Institute, which by the way has a delicious cafe.
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WHO WILL BE JEALOUS

Every one of us.

Admittedly it is going to be a bit shocking to step out of the skinny leg trouser but why not be daring in 2014?  Sometimes it is a bit less risky on a vacation.   And if you try a pair from DF it won't be financially crushing.  

Epice Nashville - Restaurants To Go Before College

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We found another restaurant that we are just itching to tell you you all about! Epice is a new Lebanese restaurant that just opened up on Twelve South. If you can't tell, we are loving the area around Twelve South. From the food to the specialty shops to the atmosphere, we simply can't get enough of Twelve South! When we're in the area, we always seem to gather so much fashion inspiration, so we thought we'd share.

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Love this Calypso dress in the boutique! It's a size small. It kind of reminds me of mosaic patterns.

Epice Nashville. Love the rich colors. Definitely a different color scheme from other restaurants.

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Lovely J.Crew tunic and gold statement jewelry in the shop.

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If only the spring weather would come sooner!

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Another shot of Epice. So understated, but luxurious.

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Asos floral gold shorts (size 12) + J.Crew sandals (size 7) = perfection

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A little Free People size medium...

Have a great time at Epice! We loved it!

-DF

THE spring sweater

the SPRING sweater

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Spring sweaters are priceless in our part of the world as the temperatures soar and dip wildly. Bradford pear blossoms falling with snow flakes.  We southerners always pull our spring out three weeks too early. 

This Celine as seen at the Paris 2014 fashion runaway is possibly a bit swanky in price. Although we still will consider it.  Retail and resale make the world go around.

YOU MIGHT CONSIDER ONE OF OURS

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Our version of the Celine look
Helmut Lang sweater
Ralph Lauren skirt

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Hermes: looks darling reversed too.   
could be worn with a flowing skirt or shorts

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t. la cotton sweater
flying monkey jeans 

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Odille skirt

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flying monkey jeans
Moth sweater

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J Crew sweater
White jeans
Marcell lace up shoes
Henri Cuir braided tote

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Cabi hooded spring sweater

J Crew scalloped shorts which sold when we were laying out this shot
BCBG sweater 
Espaidrelles

We could see this worn by

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PAIRS WELL WITH

!!! WE ARE NOT STARTING ANY RUMORS WE THOUGHT DAVID BECKHAM IN A SPRING SWEATER LOOKED WELL
! REALLY HANDSOME

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Perhaps a spring sweater for you significant other too.

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the " au natural " sweater

FEELS AT HOME AT

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Imagine a beach, sea spray, a spring sweater.......

WHO WILL BE JEALOUS

ANYONE WHO DOESN'T HAVE A SPRING SWEATER OR A HOME IN MALIBU

trends

whats trending

what's in

what's out

we are often asked what color is in for the season, or what style trouser or what length dress.  !!??

Our Reply

" wear what fits YOU the best and THAT is what is IN"

we read volumes of blogs, magazines, newspapers, style blogs

it is  delightful research 

ran across this last night in W magazine from the " counselor of fashion" ( my words ) Countess Esterhazy, Friday March 21 page10

 i will pull a few great lines from the article

Looking at all the collections from far-flung corners of the world...the colors are over the top, no one talks about workmanship, length or where the clothes on the runways can be worn.

Truth be told, women today make their own trends.

Snobbishness in fashion has gone away...

Don't misunderstand me: Fashion still retains it inexplicable magic.

I prefer the word " Passionista " Freedom is the heart and soul of fashion and style. First to dare and second, because clothes are part of what makes us feel better about ourselves.

So go for it ladies.  Challenge the establishment.  The Fashion Machine needs your help.
( text in black is taken from Louise J Esterhazy )