Birthday Dance Party Outfit

On Saturday night we attended the 40th Birthday Dance Party of a great friend. I was in a festive mood and wore a Comme des Garçons plaid kilt, Zara Black cotton/nylon button down shirt, Hermès bracelet, Lewis Leathers Black leather Lighting jacket and Common Projects Black boots.

The Comme des Garçons kilt panel overlaps a pair of shorts and fastens with a black leather belt and buckle. To access the left pocket, or even just to pose, pull the kilt up and reveal the shorts. From the rear, they appear to be just a pair of shorts.

Monday Outfit

On this unseasonably warm day, I wore a +J Navy wool blazer, Zara Navy v-neck thermal, Uniqlo skinny dark denim jeans, Dries Van Noten black belt, Balenciaga grey boots, Alexander McQueen burgundy silk scarf and Bottega Veneta Ash Fume matte crocodile tote.

Inspired by...Zara Studded Vest - *Updated 8/10/09*

See bottom of post for update!

This studded vest has been seen on Olivia Palermo on several occasions, including a recent episode of The City on MTV. (Photo credit: Jezebel.com and MTV.com) Retail price on this vest is unknown.


The Limited has a super similar vest on sale now for $24.99 (down from $69.50). If you're interested, click here to purchase!


*Update - 8/10/09* - Reader Justine just sent me another great lookalike for the Zara vest Olivia was wearing. This one is by Aqua and is currently on sale for $51. Click on the photo below to purchase!