CHIC VACATION ESSENTIAL

Ready for the weekend!?  I feel like everyone is more then ready for some nice warm weather and a little R&R!  The key to having a great weekend get-away is to pack the right pieces.  Ones that work well for both day and night and can fit easily into a small carry-on bag.

INTRODUCING...CARLISLE!

5 MUST HAVE SUMMER ESSENTIALS

Summer is all about having a few vital additions that you can just throw on and mix and match with the rest of your wardrobe.  These are versatile neutrals pullover tops in cool linen blends paired with flowy silhouette pants that create a great style that is so beach and so chichi. 

1.) WICKER SHELL:  #110834.  Versatile neutral knit pullover shell accents your look with precise ribs at the hem. Cool linen blend piece will be a summer lodestar for great style.  $278

2.) CAPE: #509969.  Flowy fabric, plus chic fashionable details, add up to a summer imperative. Ankle-length pants in an ultra-delicate cross-dyed stretch fabric from Italy have classic jeans detailing and a luxe side cable trim.  $328

3.) WICKER CARDIGAN: #110833.  A complex linear pattern of pointelle and rib makes this neutral, long cardigan linen blend tunic a vital addition to summer wardrobes.  $448

4.)  WHIRL: #509964.  A style stunner from Italy: linen-blend pants in varied stripes with a curved hem and a dramatic front overlap that billows into a palazzo silhouette as you walk.  $368

5.) NAPA: #510821.  Resort-inspired knit pullover combines a statement hem of Venetian dot lace and silky tassels with a classic casual style. The sand dollar shade is at once beachy and so chichi. Full-length pointelle stitching graces the sleeves. $368

EDGY MEETS POLISHED

Say hello to one of my favorite style mixes! The Spring 2019 Carlisle Collection has my name written all over it!  Luxury blends with sporty in their new "Athluxury" pieces and are so easy to wear.  These comfortable and ultra stylish outfits are ready to take you from the office to dinner with family and friends any day of the week!

1.)  AMHERST PANT:  #509684.  Linda fit ankle-length ponte knit pants have an athleisure pedigree, with traditional plaid front, solid black back and white side stripe  $348

2.)  AMHERST JACKET:  #505684.  Introducing Athluxury: sporty styles with the finest workmanship. Ponte knit hooded jacket in our preppy plaid jacquard pops with taffy red.  $678

3.)  RIVETED SHIRT:  #512598.  Stretch cotton poplin shirt has lacing with polished toggles, grommets and aglets on the sides for textural interest. The piped collar, pockets and peplum are silk georgette  $368

4.)  SHADOWS DRESS:  #515531.  Variegated stripes achieve a dynamic patterned dress, crafted from a smooth Italian dobby cotton from our Varano mill. The matching bias stripe overlay is a diaphanous silk chiffon.  $648

5.)  MAVERICK PANT:  #509557.  Christy fit ankle-length dress trousers in a suave square-framed check are simultaneously low-key and visually exciting  $348

6.)  SHIMMER BLOUSE:  #512545.  A dramatic asymmetrical linen blouse in our sophisticated oyster shade changes the shape of spring elegance with a flounced silk chiffon peplum. Both linen body and silk flounce shimmer with metallic rose gold for the ultimate in sophistication.

7.)  GENERAL JACKET:  #505582.  When you update your jacket wardrobe with the safari trend, choose this sumptuous gilded linen style with a genteel flounced peplum.  $498

  

EARTHY SHADES OF GREY

My new favorite neutral, shades of beige and brown act as the perfect transitional hue to take your wardrobe from winter to spring. 

SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE!

It's that time of year when I have officially moved all of my sweaters and boots out my closet and into the winter storage! The next step is to purchase some pretty new pieces for my wardrobe to help keep me stylish and chic throughout the summer.  Here is a couple of my favorite must have items from the Carlisle Collection.  This year they are styling a full spectrum of colors from brilliant parrot pinks and persimmon, to the effortless cool aquas and Bondi greens. Combine that with all of their sumptuous fabrics like beautiful tweeds, silk failles and Venetian lace, and you'll be ready for your next luxurious getaway!

1.)  BLOOMS: Style #105952.  Here is how summer safari looks transcend the utilitarian. This ensemble features a jacket with posh feminine details. The snaps, zipper and waist toggles are like shiny brushed gold jewelry defining a look of affluence. But, best of all, are the appliques of floral embroidery in countless opulent shades, resulting in a bellwether for glamorous summer style. A silk blouse in piquant persimmon and dress white pants complete this swank ensemble.  $598

https://www.carlislecollection.com/collection/detail/105952/

2.)  TRIBECA: Style #515945.  Cool stretch linen lends itself to hot shades. This persimmon sheath with soft rib knit neck and armholes has a hot pink silk overlay that fastens with a gunmetal buckle and pink grosgrain ribbon belt. The multi-colored design visually slims the outline.  $598  

https://www.carlislecollection.com/collection/detail/515945/

3.)  SPARK: Style #105807.  Summer blazer in metallic tweed from France in a cool Giro Inglese open weave. A coat of many colors that will be the center of attention wherever you go. $998

https://www.carlislecollection.com/collection/detail/105807/

4.)  FIORA: Style #115806.  Event lace in couture brights is trending for summer, especially in the dress category. This floral sheath is a layer of Venetian lace draped over a blush silk faille lining.  $798 

https://www.carlislecollection.com/collection/detail/115806/

5.)  TESS: Style #504944.  A versatile imperative: this flowing jersey knit blouse in solid black has crisscross sashes that tie in front or in back for an amazing silhouette.  $228

https://www.carlislecollection.com/collection/detail/504944/

6.)  FLORALE: Style #315920.  Update your dress wardrobe with this luxe retro border print sheath. This cool stretch cotton piqué look embodies a multi-hued garden paradise.  $498

https://www.carlislecollection.com/collection/detail/315920/