Brights!

With spring right around the corner we're getting excited for one of SPRING / SUMMER 2011's biggest trends - BRIGHTS!

This bright colors were everywhere on the runways. This Jil Sander bag is a perfect brightener to rainy spring days.

Shoes are a great way to test a trend and these Lanvin flats are perfectly colored while being comfortable too!

If the Jil Sander price tag is a bit tough to swallow, try this bright blue Marc by Marc Jacobs hobo style.




Love the trend? Not afraid of color? Go head to toe in Michael Kors. This will a great buy now for all those summer weddings!



Happy Shopping!


xo, SITC

New Lengths

When you think of maxi skirts you probably either think of a) Little House on the Praire or b) The Summer of Love. This spring, however, designers were showing the combo in a fresh new way. Jil Sander specifically showed us how to incorporate 2 of springs freshest ideas 1) neon and 2) maxi lengths. The best part of this trend is it can relate to day wear OR to evening wear with the simple addition of LQ's favorite fashion piece - the white t.

The Endless Search...

... for the perfect T.

For the downtown girl: T by Alexander Wang.

Classic, California, Cool: James Perse

Cute, Effortless, Every-girl: Splendid

Slouchy, Edgy, Drapey Pockets: Kain Label

Elegant, Drape, Fabric: L'Agencie

Happy Hunting!

xo, SITC

Your New Year's Resolution... Effortless Style

Welcome to 2011! To start off the year we're getting down to the basics. Think of those women who's style you admire... what is common amongst them? sienna, kate, gwyneth??? Somehow they make it seem effortless even when we know if took effort. So how do you pull this off in your daily life? How do THEY do it? Well, with the help of STYLISTS of course ;)

Ok - some (actually) helpful tips... 3 at a time... to build an effortlessly stylish wardrobe.

Just in time to revitalize your already dwindling New Year's Resolution!

Stick to the classics of the season - spring and summer are great for Stripes - try white / blue nautical ones from Splendid, JCrew, Gap, St. James or Petit Beateau. Buy a new one each spring to update shape and fabric but wear your old ones too, since classic stripes never go out of style.

Take a hint from Gwyneth's GOOP site and buy a classic trench. You'll own it forever and it adds instant, classic chic to jeans, your striped tee and flats. Invest in Burberry or try Banana Republic or Jcrew for a preppy twist on this forever staple.

Last tip for today - the leather jacket. This is definitely an investment piece but the right one can last a lifetime. Use your own personal life and taste to pick black / brown, hooded / motorcycle, studded / streamlined / drape collar... Spend some time and pick quality - you only need one.

More to come...

xo, SITC

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We're off for two weeks for some inspiration but we'll be back in 2011 with more tips and advice!

Wishing all of our readers and Safe, Happy and Stylish Holiday Season!

Love, SITC

xx, Lauren :)

xx, Jenna ;)

Holiday Gift Guide

Here at SITC we're making a list and checking it twice for all the best gifts for the season.

We've gathered a preliminary list of what we're giving this season with more to come!

Below Jenna's list:

These Jcrew notepads are so cute and only $10! I'm giving one to each of my NorCal girlfriends. There are 5 different colors and sayings like "Lovers I've Met and Liked", "Hipsters I've Met and Liked" and "Artists I've Met and Liked" so you can personalize each gift.

Each of my sister in laws are getting a FEED USA bag this year. They are great for taking to the gym or the farmers market and each bag supports a different cause. I'm giving the original versions that will feed African children in school for a year.

Chanel Polishes are another great gift of luxury for less. They're about $20 (unless you're going for limited edition colors, in which case you can get them on ebay for about $50). You can also grab Essie polishes at Jcrew while you're picking up notebooks. They are $8 and another great way to give a personalized gift, just pick the color you think best represents your girlfriends, like I did!

I discovered these bottles at my yoga class last night. They are vintage recycled Italian water bottles with etched saying on the front like "Namaste", "Gratitude" or "Attitude". Give them to the yogi in your life or to someone who needs some daily inspiration. These are another feel good gift too as you help the planet and your receiver's health.

Check out myownbottle.com for more info.

xx, SITC

Holiday Party Dressing

December begins tomorrow and if you're lucky that means the beginning of party season!

This year we at SITC are jumping on the sequin trend for the holidays but in a downtown cool way to give it our own twist.

See below for some inspiration as well as ways to get the look for less.

We LOVE sequin pants, yes you heard us right, sequin pants! We BOTH own a pair. Mix them with a beautiful drapey tank or luxurious cashmere sweater for an evening look or a white men's shirt for when you have to dash from the office to cocktails. (p.s. ALWAYS wear with high heels).
Jcrew Sequin Pants $198

Follow Rachel's lead and add a sequin jacket to black or grey jeans for a festive but comfortable and easy to throw together outfit. A killer pair of heels and a fun clutch are all you need. You can even wear a white tee underneath!

Gap Sequin Jacket $128

Anja rocks everything she wears, including the above festive, tight, sequin, mini above. For a more demure look with all the impact try the skirt in black and pair with something more casual on top. You should be careful to add more coverage up top when wearing this look and pair with towering heels for an elegant and festive party look.

Michael by Michael Kors Sequin Skirt available at Nordstrom for $89.50.

If the above are too bold, try a sequin tank from JCrew and mix with black denim, high heels and a tuxedo jacket for just a hint of the trend.

Also, we're in love with TOMs Black Sequin Shoes so slip into a pair for the most comfortable and feel good way to play with sequins!

Happy Holiday Party Season!

xx, SITC

JCrew Spring 2011

JCrew never ceases to Amaze us.

Creative Director Jenna Lyons has made our mouths water in anticipation and made us plan how we will make the money we will want to spend on her newest collection for JCrew AGAIN!

Grogeous, wearable nuetrals with just the perfect amount of slouch.

This season's oh so cool fishermans sweater with next seasons perfect, printed skirt.

Again... this seasons maxi dress skirt AND sequin trend in one. Wear it to a black tie ball OR with a chambray shirt.

The use of color was trend setting for high end designers.

This yellow short takes a more modern and couture approach to last seasons denim cut off trend.

Check out Style.com for more...

xo, SITC

Lanvin Hearts H&M

Lanvin + H&M launches 11/24!

This collection from the To-Die-For Designer Alber Elbaz from Lanvin will make you melt!

P.S if you want something from this line, we suggest you start sleeping on the sidewalk outside your closest H&M NOW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWuQcR0IoQE

I've watched this video 3 times today and it hasn't gotten old!

LOVE IT!

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2010/11/lanvin-for-hm-sneak-peek.html

Birchbox

Imagine a lovely little box of oversized sample beauty products delivered to your front door MONTHLY!

Now you can with a $10 a month subscription to Birchbox.com! Created by 2 HBS (Harvard Business School) alumni the company just received $12 million in funding so look for more brands and even better boxes!
The above photo is what was included in their last box!

A sampling of their brands...
Happy sampling!
xo, SITC

Fall's Update to the Skinny Jean

Own every color and style of skinny jeans you can imagine? Still LOVE them?

TRY the SKINNY CORD!

This is a great way to update and warm up for fall!

Piperlime's recent email above got us thinking about the style... so we tried some on this weekend and IMMEDIATELY purchased... They are so comfortable I had to be coaxed out of SLEEPING in them!

JCrew makes a pair with zippers!

We love this style in neutral colors like grey or taupe as seen in the Joe's pair above.

Gap makes a great (and totally affordable) pair - try a bright pair from them!



Happy Shopping,
SITC

Oh Stripes....

Yes that classic nautical blue & white stipe look has been spotted everywhere this Spring & Summer... but we still can't get enough of that chic simple stripe!