Leslie Christen Blog: Winter 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

Latest Additions to a Client's Closet

After a few exhausting days searching and 2 calls to Italy, The Brown Fendi Colorblock Chameleon Satchel is in route to a one of my easiest client's closets. She just moved to Chicago from Laguna Beach and I miss her face so much, but thankfully she still loves to shop!!! Thanks Hugo at Fendi, you're the B E S T.

Below are some further additions to her growing Midwest fall wardrobe we just purchased as well.....

R A G & B O N E B R E N T Z I P J A C K E T

J B R A N D L E A T H E R S K I N N Y P A N T

F R Y E H A R L O W M U L T I S T R A P B O O T

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Perfect Pleats | "Wear to Where" on Greer's OC

Transitional wardrobe pieces are a must here in Orange County and Pleats are your best bet this Fall. While most consider it a luxury, the warm weather doesn’t permit us to indulge in the chunky sweaters, scarves and boots of fall until well into the season and, for the fashion obsessed, the anticipation can sometimes be torture... ( Read Full Article)

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

"Wear to Where" on Greer's OC | Fall's Must Have Handbags

JJ Winter Fringe Hobo | Coach Classic Shoulder Bag | J Crew Buck Bag | Tory Burch Messenger | Michael Kors Clutch

Fall handbag shopping is imminent. Where can you find this season’s must have arm candy; like roomy bucket bags, classic cross bodies, daytime clutches, school worthy messengers and bags with fringe benefits? In this third installment of my Fall Fashion trend series, we explore what bags you need on your shoulders, arms and in your hands; and where to buy them. (Read Full Article)

Check out more of my Fall Bag cravings below...

Veda Ursala Bucket Bag

More Fabulous Fringe From JJ Winters

The Colorful Clutch

Milly Paige Mini Shoulder Bag

Daryl K's Mighty Messenger

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Get to the Point

Call it the Isabel Marant factor. Something happened when the French designer sent models down her fall 2010 runway in rolled skinny pants, borrowed-from-a-boy jackets, and pointed-toe pumps. The style set took notice. The look was part ’50s rebel, part urban cool girl, and that tapered toe was key.

Pointed toes are sticking around for spring, played tough or soft, dressed up for work or down for play. Try a pair of Schutz pumps with a sleek DVF dress, or Kate Spades heels with cropped pants and a diaphanous top. Elizabeth and James did an inset platform for a little extra lift, and Giuseppe Zanotti offers up a classic silhouette that will live in wardrobes for years.

Tell me, will you try pointed-toe pumps this season? How will you wear them?

Sunday, February 13, 2011

All About the Blouse

The item making the biggest appearance on my shopping list and rolling rack this past week had to be the blouse. From jewel toned silks to floral peasants, geometric chiffons to basic cotton and everything else in between. A closet staple and a must have in every woman's closet, if you don't own any, you're missing out!

Friday, February 4, 2011

Eyes on Wide

It must be said that wide-leg pants are not for everyone. It's for that reason that they've never been the dominant style to conquer the streets (not in the average fashioners' lifetime, anyway) and, while we count them among 2011 spring trends, we don't expect their lack of mass popularity change in a hurry. Skinnies have a long life left in them yet; but this is an year in which flare are on-trend, and wide leg pants are there alongside them. But while the wide-leg may not become your new wardrobe staple just yet, don't overlook it as an elegant, stylish addition to your 2011 repertoire, particularly when styled right.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

LifeStyling Services | Outfit Planning

Wouldn't you love to walk in your closet every morning and have your outfit already planned? Shoes match, accessories laid out, a look book full of ideas! It could be a reality, and for most of my clients it is. Here's a glimpse into one of my favorite closets which I get to visit every two weeks...

Two Weeks Worth of Outfits, With Pictures for Look Book

Coordinating Shoes (just 1/16 of the Collection)

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Home Shopping Network

Another successful in-home shopping session with a client, yes I can come to you with the fabulous clothes!!! We added several amazing pieces to round out her winter wardrobe, like light layering wraps from Autumn Cashmere, to die for Elizabeth and James cropped black and cream stripe jacket, double breasted blazer, and b/w "mullet" blouse, closet staples - J Brand Skinny Leggings and an amazing cream blouse by the ladies of Stone_Cold_Fox. Huge thank you to Laura at Laguna Supply, Dori and Amy at Trio, as well as Lindsey and Genevieve at Westerly, you ladies make my job so easy.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Invest in a Classic

The perfect transition piece leading into Spring has to be a Cream Blazer. I picked up a Chloe stunner recently and I am loving it right now with skinny jeans, lots of gold accessories and tan clogs. But come April, I'll definitely be pairing it with all my spring dresses.