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Think of all the different ways you can wear rockin' riding pants. You may push me back at first, but you can't deny its sleek equestrian roots. Take the preppy route and wear this sharp cut with a blouse, boots, and a blazer — think Serena Van Der Woodsen; or go modern and pair it with some killer heels and a casual tee. Speaking of Gossip Girl, Jessica Szohr was spotted donning a pair while out with hottie Ed Westwick.
Silk has a new look; it's more relaxed but hardened with tough details. This new silk utilitarian twist is more wearable and comfortable. Silk tops, jumpers, pants, and accessories have been updated with drawstrings, zippers and cargo pockets to lend a simultaneously chic and casual look. Gianfranco Ferre (left) went casual-lux with this zippered grape silk mechanic pantsuit. Now, buying silk can be an investment so I provided a couple silk-like items for you to wear this slick trend without stretching your wallet. As always, have fun . . .
One piece of outerwear you will find in every fashion professional's closet is a trench. The trench has been around for ions — and is functional fashion at its best. First created by Thomas Burberry for the British army officers in World War I, the garment kept the troops warm and dry in the trenches. This coat continues to serve people well in the trenches, with it's ability to be both glamorous and serviceable. With so many incarnations throughout time, most notably by Yves Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier, the design has barely changed. If you don't have a Fab trench by now, now is the time to take the plunge.
NYC dwellers have the advantage of hopping on either the L or R train to get themselves to one of Oak NYC's Brooklyn boutiques for their Spring sale. Everyone else, should check out their sale section pronto and help the store get rid of fab old items to make room for new merchandise!
Browse the 20% sale section and you'll find everything from adorable heels from Poetic License and Jeffrey Campbell to frocks from Opening Ceremony and blouses from Generra. Get mute-colored skinny jeans from Superfine and casual dresses from H Chalayan and Daryl K at 30% off. I myself may have to nab this one: Opening Ceremony Suspender Back Jumper on sale for $195 (originally $278).
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