Stan Smith

I remember them, back in the mid 90s, on the feet of  famous rappers, rockers and the "coolest" kids at school. With over 40 million copies sold since its creation, the now appear in the Guinness Book of Records as the best selling sports shoe in the world.

This year the Stan Smith made their return to the game and we  look at them with an eyeful of their nobility and elegance that breath a clean tennis look ( brighter whites and especially " preppy "). There are no unnecessary details here, in addition to its foam padding on the back , green or navy to protect the tendon and a row of perforations on the side for ventilation.

This is a stylish and functional look that has attracted the attention of a number of famous admirers, including Jay Z , Usher, ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov and designer Marc Jacobs. Some of them can even customize their pair reproducing their faces on the tongue of the shoe. Prepare yourself to see these versions become collectibles.

To bring this classic up to date, you have the option to play the nostalgic 80s card with a good old Levis or give them a more modern approach with over size jackets and structured garments. A bit like Phoebe Philo , who worked on this project at Adidas and famous designer at Céline .

Basically, keep it simple and let this magical pair of sneakers do the rest of work for you. One final precision for the insatiable fashionistas, the Hedi Slimane Saint Laurent version will be available soon.

Happy shopping !

Riding boots

It’s so cold outside that, unless you’re wearing an astronaut uniform, you’ve probably been cold for the past month. One fashion girl can still dream about mild winter weather, blazers, perfect pants, and, of course, riding boots!

We just have to study the look of equestrian’s competitors, male and female, to be convinced at how universally flattering the equestrian look can be.

Why horse around with riding boots, you ask (pun intended)? Well, there’s this very posh Hermes-at-the-country-estate vibe, plus remember what high heels do to your feet (pain, discomfort, unstable on icy surfaces).

These perfect example would look best paired with a pair of dark skinny jeans and a nice white blouse. For extra sophistication and glamour, don’t forget a silky scarf.

Now tell me, what type of boots do you prefer?

Blush

Once reserved for ballerinas, baby " showers " and shades of lipstick and gloss, this new shade of pink made a pretty big impression on it's first appearance on the catwalks.

It's made it's presence so intense that the "emerald green" frenzy of the beginning of the season had to take a step down. Blush pink is in the list to become " color of the season ."

In general, the colors we use in cold weather, are much closer to black, gray and brown. Fortunately for us this winter, we have the opportunity to lighten and soften a bit with a touch of  this creamy tint.It is important here not to confuse pink blush for a baby pink, this powdery version of the pink hue as a big beige undertone to it, that ranks it among the family of neutral.

Pink has an almost magical power when paired with the right pieces. It is a chameleon when it comes to mix and match colors with trends . It may be very subtle when arranged in a natural palette, but become very bold and dramatic once associated with a studded jacket, metallic accessories or a black leather pants .This is a great way to soften a flavored " punk " outfit or a somewhat gloomy winter morning.

What's your favorite color of the season?