Style Notes: what I learned from fashion month.

As much as I love seeing the new collections shown during fashion month, I'm always just as inspired by the style photographed outside the shows. Below are my favorite looks from the industry's most stylish people, and notes on how I plan to recreate them.

julia sarr-jamois, wonderland magazine 
1. Florals are always chic--even during the fall.

tiffany hsu, buyer at lane crawford

2. Layer a fitted, printed sweater over a peplum dress for a genius mix of sexy and cozy.

joanna hillman, senior market editor, harper's bazaar

3. Wear a gorgeous coat over a simple sheath of the same length. Add kick-ass shoes. 

catherine-anne frey, the kooples

4. Play with androgynous looks: tuxedo jackets, shirts buttoned to the neck, menswear-inspired shoes, and sweatshirts + ladylike jackets. Added points for gold touches and ornate details.

shala monroque, fashion consultant 

 5. Mix up proportions by pairing a wispy maxi skirt and a chunky knit. Perfect for Los Angeles fall weather.

emmanuelle alt, french vogue

6. Even in the most fashionable of occasions, a blazer plus a white tee goes a long way. 

[all photos via the cut.]

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The One and Only

Last night I had the opportunity to meet the one and only Scott Schuman, aka The Sartorialist, when he came to speak to students at USC. I could not have been more thrilled to see him, as his blog is a constant source of inspiration for me (and every other blogger/fashion enthusiast in this world). The Sartorialist's work is absolutely unparalleled--no other street style photographer manages to capture the personality of his subjects in such a beautiful, honest way. His lovely partner, Garance Dore, was also there, and met with students and fans after Mr. Schuman spoke...her photos are so sublime. 

An evening to remember!

Clever Girl

image via Hanneli

Jane Keltner de Valle, fashion news director at Teen Vogue, has proven once again to be too perfect for words. I happen to have a (very big) thing for mustard, and she works the color marvelously. I love the way she paired this flouncy Jason Wu skirt with a denim shirt (Madewell perhaps? It looks awfully similar to mine...) and topped it off with classic, menswear-inspired accessories with her watch and handbag. She is polished and feminine but decidedly un-fussy. Can I be her?