Staff Style Tips: February

We may be fighting off the rainy day blues, but spring is right around the corner and it could not come sooner. This means it will soon be time to whip out your warm weather clothing, hooray! With that said, it does not mean you have to box up all of your much loved winter attire! Items such as your favorite leather dress or pants can easily be incorporated in your spring wardrobe. So, in order to help you decide what to keep and what to say “Auf Wiedersehen” to, we have compiled a list of some of our favorite winter items that we think will help us all make that long-awaited transition from winter to spring!  

School Spirit-- Rihanna & Elle Fanning
The days of jocks and cheerleaders holding exclusive dibs on the varsity jacket are long gone. These jackets are making the rounds all over the fashion circuit and can be thrown on with just about anything. Here, Rihanna sports a patterned, edgy look paired with jeans and chunky boots; while Elle Fanning adds a bold vintage touch to a girly, angelic white maxi dress.

-- Olivia Judkins, LSPR Intern

Leather Me Up --Beyonce and Kim Kardashian, both in J Brand

Trading in your leggings for a pair of leather pants is a must this season while we continue “roughing it” in this cold, rainy weather and await the warm sun of spring. The great thing about leather pants is how versatile they are. You can go for a casual look by pairing your leather pants with an oversized sweater and some sneaker wedges, or you can go with a more formal look, like Beyonce and Kim Kardashian did in these J Brand leather pants paired with a blazer and some very fierce stilettos. Either way, they will definitely add a little edge to your look. 

-- Danielle Janowicz, LSPR Intern                                

To Infinity and Beyond --Zoe Saldana
Infinity scarves are effortlessly chic and easy to wear. They can be thrown over a sweater or styled up with a blazer and heels. Zoe Saldana wore the trend perfectly pairing an infinity scarf with white skinnies and black pumps. They add a casual touch to any outfit for a California cool look.

-- Michelle Balady, LSPR Showroom Manager

Menswear Madness --Solange Knowles in Diane Von Furstenberg

Is there anything more fun than countering the seriousness of a tailored menswear look with a wacky print?  I think not.  And I’m totally on board!  Solange Knowles works the look at a pre-Grammy party in Los Angeles. I’m hoping I can recreate my own version of the look with this blazer I just picked up at LOFT. 

 -- Lauren Stillman

Beanie, baby! --Taylor Swift

Who says beanies are just for the slopes? Whether it is slouchy or tight, or neutral or bright, beanies are a cute accessory that can go with almost anything. Taylor Swift contrasted the cozy knitwear with a fitted blazer, but you could also dress it down with a plaid shirt and sneakers. It isn’t quite springtime yet, so throw on a beanie to mix up your outfit—and keep warm—while you still can.

-- Natalie Fung, LSPR Intern

Luxe in Leather -- Jennifer Aniston and Blake Lively

Leather dresses are here to stay for the spring season. What I love about this trend is that you can make it as chic as you want it to be like Jennifer Aniston does in Christian Dior. Don't be afraid to add a little color! Blake Lively in Isabel Marant mixes in studded details with red leather, making her look feminine yet edgy.

 -- Christina Mendez, LSPR Intern