They Don't Come Better than Liv Tyler

Look at this stunning Stella McCartney gown on super stunning Liv Tyler. This lady's on my make out list:



What we can learn from this:

• Set off pale skin with a deep gem-tone--everything about you will light up.
• You can go for a super-deep v-neck without looking trashy if it's in the context of something refined, i.e. a wrap dress with cap sleeves.
• A little cinch goes a long way. The tonal belt/hem at the waist keeps your eye on the narrowest part of her torso. It enhances her figure, and it's not so tight that she's bulging out around it.
• When you're going dramatic in the dress (color, cut, length), keep the makeup simple. Liv looks fresh, clean, and dewy. Dark lipstick and cat eyes would've turned the dress costume-y.
• Show a little leg. There's a slit. It's in the front. She's poking her foot out of it coyly. Just do as she does.

I want a job that requires me to wear gowns on a regular basis...

Perfect retro shoes

My friend Karyn has an excellent sense of style, one that is very much her own. Last night at dinner I noticed she was wearing a beautiful pair of spring-green peep-toes, and thankfully she pointed me to the Re-Mix Vintage Shoes Web site, a great resource for vintage reproductions from the 1920s through the 1970s. Karyn says not only do the shoes look great on, but they're also incredibly comfortable, great for city walking. Some of my favorites below.

I'll take the chocolate browns, please:




Don't know what I'd do without red shoes:





And the ever-fabulous metallic wedge:

The perfect dress...

...for a spring/summer wedding guest. From Keith Lissner's collection of cocktail dresses.



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