My Take - Olivia Palermo

1. Nicole by Nicole Miller sweater / 2.  Co-lab by Christopher Kon bag / 3.  BaubleBar earrings / 4.  Luichiny pumps / 5.  Gap cords / 6.  Guess satchel /   7.  Merona sweater

My Take: Olivia Palermo (I know, I know...)

I agree, girlfriend needs a total attitude adjustment on "The City".  But, she does dress well and is always perfectly coifed and made up (which of course given her seemingly unlimited funds and time, she darn well should).  So let's just concentrate on the outfit and not the person wearing it - LOL!

I picked this look because it's easy to relate to, I mean I can totally see myself running errands and chasing after my toddler dressed like this.  It's a more pulled together version of yoga pants and grey t-shirt.  I approached it two different ways.  The first way is with the slouchier pants like she's wearing, works better for those of us who don't worry so much about our hips (that would not be me - ha!).  I would love to indulge in these sort of pants, but I'm not sure my borderline pear shape would make them work for me.  Times like this you hit the dressing room hard with lots of options.

Casual Pants by Suoli
Flats by Old Navy

This next option has a more tailored pant keeping the same proportion.  I gave it a slouchier shirt to keep the relaxed feel of the outfit.  Love the bag in this version!

Tees by Forever 21
Flats by Old Navy

Olivia Polermo image via Rikshaw Design blog

Icon or Inspiration?

Yesterday, Paloma over at La Dolce Vita (lovely blog, check it out if you haven't already) had a post posing the question - Olivia Palermo: Style Icon? with lots of photos of Ms. Palermo and her amazing outfits.  I watched the first season of The City and I have to say I was very taken with how the socialite dressed, really put together with amazing accessories.  However, I was totally put off by her "mean girl" persona.  While I can't say she's like that in real life - God knows The City isn't "real life" - it did taint the way I viewed her.  If I remove the way she is on the show and just look objectively at her pictures, then yes, she is quite the stylish young lady.  Icon?  Maybe not just yet.  Inspiration?  Most certainly!  Here are a few of my favorite looks:

 Images via La Dolce Vita