If you were to take inventory of our closets, we can bet you'd find a good amount of striped tees and sweaters. And why not? Our soft spot for stripes is well-justified; the classic pattern goes with practically anything, providing cool clean lines, or funkier contrasts to your looks — depending on how it's done. For Fall, we're drawn to the preppier, collegiate feel they lend on cozy sweaters Read more

Summer is the perfect time to embrace stripes. From French sailor shirts to beach towels, stripes can be found everywhere. It's high time you added some alternating bands of color to your home in the form of chairs, blankets, and even coat hooks. Take a look for all of my current favorites. Read more

Stripes and florals may be a mismatch made in heaven, but mixed stripes have an appeal of their own: irreverence. Whether you mix subtle, solid stripes or bold, fiery ones, it's a bit like wearing white after Labor Day or layering pink over red. Mom totally would not approve. And that, my friends, is why I love the look. Check out these five stunning rooms with mixed stripes. Read more

I've always had a thing for mixing patterns. I especially love layering blankets and quilts handmade by my grandmother and mismatching floral, striped, and dotted accent pillows and throws. Currently the floral and stripes combo has caught my eye with its nontraditional look that can either be sweet or energetic, depending on the colors and decorating style. See how this eclectic Read more

Chevron patterns are all the rage these days. But as much as I'm zealous for zigzags, I'm not quite prepared to follow the painted chevron wall trend. A happy medium that's equally eye-catching is a chevron tray. Whether you use them to serve up sweet and savory treats at a cocktail party or to organize your everyday odds and ends, there's bound to be a place in your home for the nonlinear Read more

My recent trip to Paris left me inundated with chic fashion observations. Whether I was window shopping on Rue Saint-Honoré or strolling down Rue St. Germain, I would always spot a cool trend, another form of inspiration for my closet. Left and right, effortlessly gorgeous women on bikes and on foot would stop me dead in my tracks. It's a mystery how they don't brush their hair and barely wear Read more

From the shirts worn by Venetian gondoliers to the arms of varsity sweaters, stripes have always held a soft spot in my heart. But, the power of stripes extends far beyond the closet: they can make a major impact in your home. In this powder room, Henri Bendel-esque stripes make a bold statement — to say the least. But your house needn't resemble a termite extermination tent to use stripes Read more

Inspired by the idea of "handsome femininity," Richard Chai showed a Fall collection that was simultaneously simple, yet statement-making. “I didn’t want to do anything that was tricky,” Chai told The New York Times. “I didn’t want to create looks that were just for the show. I wanted it to be approachable and believable, but also be really aspirational. At the end of the day, it’s Read more

Our New York Fashion Week kickoff began this morning with Steven Alan. For Fall, the designer showed another batch of covetable casual-cum-cool offerings pairing his signature modern classic style with a bold touch of Mexican and folk influence. Full red skirts were paired with riding jackets and fedora hats and structured striped wool vests with slightly flared pants, and there was even a cute Read more

With celebrities taking a walk on the wilder side, we're seeing everything from leopard spots to zebra stripes cropping up on the red carpet. To this point, we love the way Emma Stone dressed up a peachy Lanvin number with a quirky serpent collar, how Natalia Vodianova added sleek dynamic to her ensemble with the help of an olive-green python-print jacket, and how Revenge's Ashley Madekwe paired Read more