Weekend Life....Spring Inspiration (#2)

Spring Inspiration ((#2) 

Glorious spring days: the beauty of vibrant fuzzy yellow mimosa blossoms against a clear blue sky; the scent of daphne in the still of early morning; the prospect of only another month (or two if we are unlucky!) of wearing multiple layers....in the meantime wear a neon yellow bra under a sweater to remind of summer's approach; golden afternoon light on sandstone buildings; a pop of red (a la Gala with her gorgeous scarlet bag) or stunning top to bottom suiting (Erin, who can do no wrong); tiny robins - my favorite bird - building their nests (I can't begrudge the birds that have decided my hanging basket makes wonderful nesting material....I just rather wish they would leave my geraniums alone though! They only just survived the winter frosts.).

Paris Fashion Week SS 2016....Gala

Gala Gonzalez, Tuileries, Paris, October 2015.

And more of gorgeous Gala in that jumpsuit, here. 

Paris Fashion Week SS 2016....Gala

Gala Gonzalez, Tuileries, Paris, October 2015.

Fitted wide leg, high-neck jumpsuit with leg-lengthening heels. 

Recreate Gala's look (kind of):

Jumpsuit - Norma Kamali Kamali Kulture sleeveless jumpsuit, Bottega Veneta Button-detailed jumpsuit, Derek Lam 10 Crosby Pebble crepe jumpsuit with grommets, Missguided funnel neck wide leg jumpsuit, Ralph Lauren Collection Sheryl tie-neck jumpsuit, or Lanston Halter jumpsuit

London Fashion Week SS 2016....Gala

Gala Gonzalez, before Burberry, London, September 2015. 

Two ways with cropped wide leg pants: a matching jacket, or cable-knit sweater. 

Recreate Gala's look (kind of):

Cropped wide leg pants - Michael Kors Collection pleated cropped wide leg pants, Theory Halientra linen-crepe culottes (wear with the matching vest), Tibi Cropped pleat pants, Love Tailored culottes,  Nomia Crop wide-leg pants, Rag & Bone Ellis pants, Rachel Comey Limber wide leg pants, Joseph Tai satin culottes or Thakoon Culotte pants

Mules: Acne Studios Olej mules, Senso black leather heeled mule, Gucci Quilted crossover mule, Gucci Sylvia crossover mules, 3.1 Phillip Lim leather cube mules, Steven Sayzar mules, Givenchy leather mule pump, or Diane von Furstenberg Valencia leather wedge sandals

New York Fashion Week SS 2016....Gala

Gala Gonzalez, before A Show, NYC, September 2015. 

Paris Fashion Week SS 2016....Gala

Gala Gonzalez, after Isabel Marant, Paris, October 2015. 

 Adore! 

Recreate Gala's look (kind of):

Isabel Marant Hatfield striped sweater

Isabel Marant Frye flounce hem skirt

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Gala

Gala Gonzalez, after Tommy Hilfiger, NYC, February 2015. 

Gently flared leather coat. 

Recreate Gala's look (kind of):

Acne Studios Luana shearling-trimmed textured leather coat, Elie Tahari Aliza suede coat,  Givenchy twill and leather coat, or Miu Miu black leather flared coat

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Gala

Gala Gonzalez, rugged up against the freezing cold!, After A Show, NYC, February 2015.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2015....Gala

Gala Gonzalez, Tuileries, Paris, March 2015. 

So beautiful! And perfect for the weather right now. 

Recreate Gala's look (kind of):

White turtleneck blouse: Tibi silk crepe de chine turtleneck top, Tamara Mellon silk georgette  turtleneck top, Acne Studios Valeria C Ela turtleneck, ASOS Baby Rib turtleneck, Pari Desai Petra turtleneck, or Toteme Trento ribbed sweater

Proenza Schouler ankle boots, Ann Demeulemeester embroidered mid calf boots, or Esquivel Jill ankle boots

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Gala

Gala Gonzalez, after A Show, NYC, February 2015.

 

Ever so slightly 70's with subtle flared pants and a velvet blazer. 

 

Recreate Gala's cute look (kind of):

 

Velvet blazer: Tom Ford velvet blazer,  Frame Le Velvet blazer, MiH Velvet Harrison jacket or Emilio Pucci velvet blazer

 

Flared pants: Topshop Geometric Jacquard pants, J Brand Bella stretch-velvet flared pants, Frame Le Flare suede pants, Victoria Beckham satin-trimmed flared pants, or ASOS Flare pants in border print

 

Fedora: Rag & Bone Dakota hat, Topshop wide brim fedora, Rag & Bone Floppy Brim fedora,  Christy's Safari wool felt fedora hat, or Emilio Pucci suede fedora