Since I wrote my post on Friday (The New Must Have... the LBJ) I have been obsessing over Julianna Margulies' awesome ensemble. I promised to come up with some affordable options so that we too could look as fab as she did on Kelly & Michael last week. I searched all weekend. And, as I find with all clothes in the reasonable price range - there is never anything that is classically chic. Everything has to have some detail that makes it more trendy... ugh! I do not want cut-outs, sequins or extremely flared legs. I would just like a piece of clothing that I can wear season after season. Why does it have to be so difficult?
Even more frustrating, I cannot find a full-length picture of Julianna's look for the life of me. I have searched high and low, and the best I can do are these "headshots" from Tess Giberson's tumblr page.
I am sure that In Style, People or US will have shots soon, but that is not really helping the cause right now. However, you get a sense of how great she looked.
A bit disappointed with the above, I began pondering other options. I finally decided to recreate her look with some separates that you may or may not own already. These pieces really are staples that can be worn in a zillion different ways, and will stand the test of time. I tweaked the look a bit, but I am loving it...
First, we have the indestructible silk cami...
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| J. Crew's Silk Cami |
Add, possibly, the most perfect pair of black pants...
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| Theory's Max C Original Tailor Pant |
Definitely would wear my most favorite pair of heels this season... who says aubergine can't be versatile?
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| Jean-Michel Cazabat Emma Two Tone Pumps |
Once again, Alexis Bittar has just the right jewelry...
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| Alexis Bittar Crystal Encrusted Long Spear Necklace |
Since we are using aubergine shoes, why not add an emerald green ring...
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| Alexis Bittar Siyabona Midnight Cushion Ring |
I am crushing on this patent leather bag. A perfect finishing touch.
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| 3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Minute Bag |
Done and done. This would look great with faux fur or a leather jacket. If you are going for a more conservative look, a tweed jacket would be fab as well.
- Allison
*Photos courtesy of tessgiberson.tumblr.com, jcrew.com, theory.com and shopbop.com.
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