Fall 2012: Calvin Klein Collection

calvin klein collection fall 2012, look 27 | simple pretty

look 27

Master of Utilitarian Luxe, Francisco Costa’s fall 2012 collection for Calvin Klein was perfection. See the complete show (and prepare to swoon – I’m so glad I watched the live stream) at Style.com.

calvin klein collection fall 2012, look 4 | simple pretty

look 4

calvin klein collection fall 2012, look 3 | simple pretty

look 3

image credits: photos by monica feudi / feudiguaineri.com for style.com

Fall 2012: Marc by Marc Jacobs

marc by marc jacobs fall 2012, look 25 | simple pretty

look 25: gorgeous coat

While I always check out Marc Jacobs’ shows to see what his “worldview” is (I find him incredibly creative/talented/prolific), I typically find the clothes are too showy for me. That said, I was pleasantly surprised to find quite a few looks in the Marc by Marc Jacobs fall collection that I mentally bookmarked to look for when they hit the stores. The collection stands on its own but nicely references his main collection in a most wearable way. See the complete show at Style.com.

marc by marc jacobs fall 2012, look 30 | simple pretty

look 30

I like how look 30 picks up on a look/theme from the Marc Jacobs show (a dress I like very much, by the way).

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look 46: such a simple + pretty dress

image credits: photos by yannis vlamos / gorunway.com for style.com

Press: simple + pretty at tada! shop

jane potrykus/simple + pretty "the list" feature at tada! shop | simple pretty

I’m so pleased to have been asked to participate in tada! shop’s guest editor series: their product selection is top-notch. You can see my picks (and shopping list) at tadashop.com.

screen shot from tadashop.com | thanks, holly, for the opportunity!

Week Seven: Milo + Olive

milo and olive, santa monica | simple pretty

Santa Monica restaurant Milo + Olive not only has a menu that is right up my alley (what’s not to like about pizza and pastries?), but the interiors are fantastic, too. I’m especially taken with the art wall. This visit, it was way too crowded to get a closer look. Bad news for me, but great for Milo + Olive.

Thankfully, LA photographer Elizabeth Daniels got some great shots of the space. As for me, next visit I’m bringing the camera.

milo and olive, santa monica | simple pretty

art wall

milo and olive, santa monica | simple pretty

close up

photos courtesy of elizabeth daniels photography. her portfolio is fantastic; please have a look.

Fall 2012: The Row

the row fall 2012, look 18 | simple pretty

look 18

Über sophistication, courtesy of The Row. The strappy flat sandals set off the look nicely. See the full collection at Style.com.

photo by arno frugier / courtesy of the row for style.com