I just wrapped up Nina Garcia's Little Black Book of Style [1] and it was a truly lovely read. It would make a great gift [2] for any woman looking to up her style ante. It's easy to read, and easy on the eyes, and is full of juicy fashion learnings.
Last week I talked about the 10 fashion essentials, according to Tim Gunn [3] and you all added your two cents. Well, Nina, being a Project Runway [4] judge and fashion director at ELLE, has an opinion on the 10 essentials as well. You will notice quite a difference between hers and Tim's — although some items make both lists, ie. LBD, white shirt, cashmere and trench. Nina's essentials are a bit more womanly and include luxe accessories; the gal certainly has taste. And, as she puts it: "Go a little crazy. Be a little dramatic. Have a lot of fun." Amen.
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Jimmy Choo Nappa/Patent Pump [4]Nappa/Patent Pump [4] by Jimmy Choo [4] $595.00 $297.50 at Footcandy [4]
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Diamonds by the Yard® Earrings [4]Diamonds by the Yard® Earrings [4] by Tiffany & Co. [4] $1,830.00
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Gucci Britt Medium Tote [4]Britt Medium Tote [4] by Gucci [4] $1,595.00 at Bergdorf Goodman [4]
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Levi's Capital E Swank Horizon [4]Capital E Swank Horizon [4] by Levi's [4] $158.00 at Barneys New York [4]
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Velvet Tara Dress in Black [4]Tara Dress in Black [4] by Velvet [4] $187.00 $94.00 at Revolve Clothing [4]
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Rag & Bone Mac Trench [4]Rag & Bone Mac Trench [4] by Rag and Bone [4] $545.00 $329.00 at Barneys New York [4]
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Repetto Black Lamb Skin Ballet Flats, 30% off [4]Black Lamb Skin Ballet Flats, 30% off [4] by Repetto [4] $129.50 at Satine [4]
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Cartier Small Roadster Steel Watch [4]Small Roadster Steel Watch [4] by Cartier [4] $4,200.00 at Neiman Marcus [4]
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Bop Basics Cashmere Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater [4]Bop Basics Cashmere Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater [4] $190.00 at shopbop.com [4]
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W.A. Studios Cocktail Rings [4]W.A. Studios Cocktail Rings [4] $82.60 at Bloomingdale's [4]
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Dolce & Gabbana Stretch Poplin Shirt, White [4]Stretch Poplin Shirt, White [4] by Dolce & Gabbana [4] $250.00 at Bergdorf Goodman [4]
To see what Nina's 10 essentials are,
- The Little Black Dress
- A Classic Men's White Shirt
- Cashmere Cardigan or Turtleneck
- A Trench Coat
- Denim
- A Man's Classic Watch
- Diamonds
- Ballet Flats
- A Classic High Heel Pump
- A Great Bag
- Bonus: A Dramatic Piece, Like a Cocktail Ring
Source [5]