Accessories

Necklaces: How I Layer Chains, Pendants and Statement Pieces

The necklaces worth buying are the ones that give an outfit a point of focus without making the neckline impossible to style. I think about necklaces in four layers: a chain for line, a pendant for direction, a drop for movement and a stone or shell for colour. You do not need al

The Head Scarf Solves Three Problems At Once

A head scarf solves three problems at once: sun on a parting, hair in an open car and three days of salt water. I picked eight silk scarves, eight that are not silk, and earrings that do not catch on the knot.

The Hat Edit: Fedoras, Berets, Beanies and Bucket Hats

The hat edit runs from fedoras, berets and brims to beanies, straw shapes and bucket hats, all picked to finish an outfit. I start with Gucci bucket hats and a cashmere-blend beanie.

Embroidered Clothing: Loewe and Embroidery Instead of a Logo

Embroidered clothing can stand in for a logo, and Loewe does it on jackets, clutches and jeans. I go through embroidered dresses, skirts, tops, bags, shoes and denim.

Heavy Silver Rings and Thick Hoops: The Silver Stack

Heavy silver rings and thick hoop earrings are the easiest swap for delicate gold chains. I pile them together for a futuristic, edgy look.

Saint Laurent Eyewear: Structured Frames and Softer Rounds

Saint Laurent was founded in Paris in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, and eyewear has been part of the house since the designer's own nearsighted, glasses-first look. This edit sorts the current sunglasses and optical range by shape, from squared acetate to rounder, softer frames.

Poolside Dressing, Head To Toe

Poolside dressing comes down to a one-piece, a sarong, slides and sun care that work between the lounger and lunch. I go through one-pieces from Éterne, MARE PERPETUA and Left On Friday, then slides, sunglasses and sun care.

Mediterranean Vacation Style

Mediterranean vacation style for the Amalfi Coast means sun-soaked pieces like a shirred midi dress, a woven shoulder bag and oval sunglasses. I pulled together finds from Alemais, Chloé and Loewe.

Accessories That Complete a Look: Rings and Bracelets

Accessories that complete a look rather than define it are the pieces to look for first. I picked rings, bracelets and hair accessories that pull everything together.

Johnstons of Elgin: Cashmere Scarves, Gloves and Mill Story

Johnstons of Elgin has been turning raw fiber into cloth on the banks of the River Lossie since 1797, and you can feel it in the smallest things it makes. A note on the Scottish mill behind these scarves, hats, socks and gloves, and why I would start with a scarf.

Jennifer Meyer Jewelry: Enamel Roots and Gold Diamond Pieces

Jennifer Meyer learned to make enamel jewelry at six with her grandmother Edith, then started her own line in Los Angeles in 2005. Notes on the jeweler behind these small gold symbols, and how to choose the one you will wear every day.

Gucci Eyewear: Horsebit, Bamboo and Double G Sunglasses

Gucci started as a leather goods shop in Florence in 1921, and its sunglasses still speak the language of that workshop: Horsebit hardware, bamboo and the interlocking G. Notes on the house behind the frames, and which pairs wear best every day.

Everyday Hoops: Gold and Silver Hoop Earrings and Huggies

Everyday hoops in this edit are gold and silver hoop earrings, including Banter's 10K Solid Gold Huggie Hoops. I chose pairs that are easy to wear on repeat.

Dresses And Skirts: Editors' Picks

The dresses and skirts worth buying are chosen on construction, not on how often they appear online. These are my Lovewave picks, with notes on which are worth the money.

Bridal After Party Outfits: Mini Dresses, Clutches and Platforms

Bridal after party outfits are fun, flirty and playful, made for the night after the wedding. I picked mini dresses, a crystal clutch and satin platform sandals.

Best Leather Totes

The best leather totes right now are big and woven, like the Dragon Diffusion Nantucket and Bamboo Triple Jump. I go through why the big leather tote is back and which everyday leather totes are worth carrying.

Best Everyday Jewelry

The best everyday jewelry makes getting dressed easier instead of creating a second outfit to coordinate. I wear five categories all the time, with David Yurman pieces leading the edit.

Hats for Bad Hair Days: Caps, Bucket Hats and Wide Brims

Hats for bad hair days run from everyday caps and golf visors to bucket hats and wide-brim statement pieces. I picked a hat for every excuse not to wash your hair.

A Dior Ring Is The Smallest Piece Of The House You Can Own

A Dior ring is the smallest piece of the house you can own, from the Dior Code set to the Dio(r)evolution and Medaillon rings. I walk through the Petit CD, Code and Clover pieces.

Why are Midi Skirts So In?

Midi skirts are so in because the length works on a weekday, as these Zimmermann knit and lace-trimmed pieces show. I go through the wool, cashmere and lace styles I would wear on an ordinary weekday.

What Belts And Scarves Fix

Belts and scarves are the cheapest way to change an outfit you already own, because they alter proportion without replacing anything. I go through leather belts, silk and wool scarves, and sunglasses and hats.

Straw Bags: Totes, Shoulder Shapes and BTB Los Angeles Clutches

The straw bags edit is about texture with a job to do. I want a bag that looks lighter than a leather everyday carry but still holds the things I bring outside the house, and I want the shape to decide the mood rather than a pile of decoration. My rule is to choose capacity first

The Mini Purse Survived Its Own Backlash

A mini purse works because it forces an edit, which is exactly what an evening bag should do. I run the phone test, then look at how the strap decides the occasion.

Designer Crossbody Bags: ALAÏA, Louboutin and Chloé Picks

Explore designer crossbody bags for hands-free days, from ALAÏA's Le Coeur leather style to Christian Louboutin's raffia Bettina.