First Fashion: Our Favorites from What's New

I’ll be the first to admit I have an unhealthy obsession with J Brand’s 10” Ankle Skinny. (Exactly how unhealthy you ask? At the moment I own them in nearly every color. Plus, I hoard extra pairs of black and indigo in case the ones I have start to look saggy.) But it wasn’t until now, when I became aware of a little voice saying “Ooh—that’ll look great with my skinnies!” that I realized I’ve been subconsciously building my wardrobe around this one piece. Some new friends for my favorite skinnies? I’ve found a few:
	I’m generally not big on florals, but this abstract, moody print from Rebecca Taylor immediately captured my eye. (And my heart.) Rebecca Taylor Les Fleurs Long Sleeve Blouse
	This is exactly the boot I searched high and low for all last year and never found. The laid-back yet sophisticated styling and just-high-enough heel are super versatile. Frye Lisa Mid Heel Tall Boot
	I’ve got a major weakness for deconstructed versions of classic pieces. The asymmetrical hem makes this style feel like some one-of-a-kind fashion-insider find, but it’s not so out there that I have to psych myself up to wear it. MK2K Draped Bottom Long Sleeve Sweater
Is your go-to jean in need some fashionable new friends? Find ‘em right here, in What’s New.

First Fashion: Our Favorites from What's New

Summer trends, fall finds, and personal favorites, What’s New has fine pickins for every fashionista.
	The maxi dress is one of my favorite trends this summer, and with T-Bags’ bright, sunshiney print and soft jersey, how could it not be? (T-Bags, Long Halter Dress)
	The angled square neck and dramatic shirttail hem make for a fresh shape, and the eye-catching feather trim gives it that one-of-a-kind, signature touch. (Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Feather Camisole)
	Western boots are showing up for fall and Frye has put the classic shape on an elegantly tapered wedge heel. (Frye, Caroline Campus Wedge)

A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Barbershop Quartet

A couple of weeks ago I spent a few days in Music City for the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Convention. While the convention demographic skewed a little older and the fashion skewed to sequined vests and matching zoot suits (and penguin costumes!), the style on the streets of Nashville reflected an updated honky-tonk sensibility.

Worn-in western boots were ubiquitous and, in the sticky heat of mid-afternoon CD shopping at Ernest Tubb's and eating too much barbeque at Jack’s, best paired with a light dress like the Magical Mini Dress and the Happy Mini Dress from Daughters of the Revolution, or the Placed Print Easy Dress from Juicy. Best bets for boots? Bronx, N.D.C., Golden Goose, and Frye all offer a western-style riding boot.

When the sun goes down, the shorts come out. Siwy Denim, William Rast, and True Religion showcase the favored distressed, frayed style. Summer tops like Mason’s Racer Detail Tank, LaROK’s Navajo Chain Top, and Rachel Pally’s Double Bow Top show off some skin (and the also-ubiquitous, slightly-faded tattoo) and add a chic sex appeal to dressed-down denim and boots. Add a long necklace or a couple of bangles, and the look is perfect for bar-hopping with a Country and Western twang.

Whether you’re trying to channel Mother Maybelle, Patsy Cline, or Carrie Underwood, shopbop has what you’re looking for.

Frye - The American Classic

The brand that has set the standard in American footwear, Frye is the kind of classic no wardrobe should be without. Take, for example, the Paige Tall Riding Boot. Impeccably crafted with a coolly rugged edge, it's as perfect with skinnies as it is with skirts. Erring on the side of refinement, you'll find the Gail Open Toe Platform Pump with its timeless silhouette and playful buckle. And those are just two of the styles awaiting your coveting eye. Pre-fall Frye has arrived. Find it at shopbop.