Fashion

A Way to Play With Color Through Layering

Altuzarra Coat (sold out, similar here), Cos Sweater, Tory Burch Shirt, Donni Pants (also love these), Gucci Pumps, Chanel Brooch & Bag (similar here and here)

Layering color can be approached the same way neutrals have always been worn, built gradually, through familiar pieces, and styled into everyday outfits. Rather than centering color in one place, this way of dressing lets it appear naturally through layers, proportion, and contrast.

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Start With Color Underneath

Because this layer is partially revealed at the collar, cuff, or neckline, it becomes part of the overall composition rather than a focal point.

One way to build a layered color look is to begin with color closest to the body. A green poplin shirt under a sweater, a red knit beneath a coat, or a pink top layered into the look allows color to anchor the outfit from the inside out.

Add a Second Color Through Layering

From there, color is introduced again through a mid-layer: a cardigan or sweater worn over shirting, or a knit draped over the shoulders. This is where colors begin to interact.

Layering one color over another creates dimension and movement, especially when textures and weights shift between layers.

Frame the Look With an Outer Layer

A third color often enters through outerwear. Coats and jackets in cool tones tones help define the palette, bringing together the shades worn underneath.

This final layer gives the outfit structure and helps the full color story come into view.

Let Colors Work Together

What ties layered color looks together is how the shades relate across the outfit. Warm and cool tones sit side by side, certain colors repeat from one layer to the next, and nothing feels isolated.

Accessories help reinforce the palette. Repeating a color through a bag, shoe, or piece of jewelry connects the layers — a green flat picking up a shirt collar, a red scarf tying back to red denim, or jewelry that mirrors one of the tones already in the look.

When colors are synchronized this way, the outfit feels pulled together, even with multiple shades in play.

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Touch of Red/White Dresses

Doen Dress, Chanel Brooch (similar here and here), JB x Margaux Sandals, Altuzarra Tote

If the little black dress has its place, this is the season for the white one. Crisp cotton minis, easy midis, longer column shapes, and softer full-skirted styles all feel right this time of year. The appeal is in how versatile they are. Some feel clean and minimal, others a little more romantic, and some have just enough volume or detail to make them stand on their own.

What makes them especially good now is the styling. A touch of red gives the white dress a sharper finish. It adds contrast and a strong sense of color that makes the whole look feel more considered.

The red accessories can go in a few directions. Strappy sandals or a simple heel make the look feel polished immediately. A flat sandal or jelly flat gives it something fresher and more relaxed. A red bag, especially in a woven texture, sculptural shape, or saturated pop tone, becomes the focal point. Jewelry takes it one step further — a unique cuff, drop earring, brooch, or bead necklace adds color in a way that feels styled and editorial.

That is really the balance I like here: white dresses that feel classic, finished with red accessories that bring in color, polish, and a clearer point of view. It is one of the best combinations for spring.

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Cart Confidential Vol. 35

April finally has something to say, and my cart has been listening. This month it’s all warm sunset tones, touchable textures, and fringed prints that are almost too sweet to handle.

For the girls, breezy cotton dresses, cozy cover-ups for beach days, and a little pale pink jacket that goes with absolutely everything.

For the home, hand blown glassware that catches the light just right, color block linens that feel fresh without being loud, and jute doormats that bring that grounded, earthy quality to every entryway.

Everything is linked below.

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Tassels in Focus

Givenchy Shirt, Alaia Skirt, Valentino Bag, JB x Margaux Heels

I spy tassel details everywhere right now, and I’m fully into it. There’s something about the way it moves that makes even the most classic pieces feel a little more dynamic. A clean skirt with a tassel hem, a structured top with a soft finish, or a woven bag with a subtle drop all bring in that added dimension.

What I’m immediately adding to cart are the standout tassel pieces that carry the look—the Alaïa skirt is exactly that. Its sharp shape and subtle movement set the tone, and that same idea is showing up across everything from easy daytime separates to resort pieces and evening dresses. Whether it’s a beaded bag, a fringe-trimmed hem, or jewelry that shifts slightly as you wear it, the detail stands on its own.