Celebrity Style: Drew Barrymore

Balancing out her boho-chic style, Drew Barrymore topped her breezy white dress with a $690 studded leather jacket by All Saints that packed major attitude.

Leather Love

It's rare that I ever actually start scouting out fall fashion when summer is still most definitely in full swing, but I spotted this amazing leather jacket today at Anthropologie and was suddenly longing for chilly autumn breezes. I tried it on, and realized immediately that I needed to have it. Its paper-thin leather was sumptuous and feminine, the dramatized collar added just enough flair while everything else was streamlined and subtle--no flashy zippers or heavy rock n' roll embellishments. It fit like a dream and that's hard to come by for me and jackets.



I didn't buy it today, because I always like to mull over big purchases and see if it'll go down at all, but I have a New York trip in the works (!!), and I think this is a must-have for my travels. Stay tuned.

$248 at Anthropologie.com.

Biker Babe

Here in L.A., just about everyone who's anyone has a motorcycle jacket (myself included.) It's chic without trying too hard, and easily toughens up dresses and skirts on nights out. And since our weather is pretty pleasant all year-round, it's really the only kind of jacket you'll need. (Although I do keep two wool coats in storage--but for traveling purposes only!)

The key is finding one that stands out in a crowd in a subtle way; and most importantly, to find one that's flattering to your body type (because trust me, not all motorcycle jackets were created the same!) The cut and detailing can make a major difference: you'll either look like a fool or look unabashedly fierce!

The other night, I went to dinner with my fabulous friend, Ali, and fell in love with the lightweight moto jacket she had on. It was fresh, flattering and functional; and not to mention super soft and wearable. It was the ideal transitional in-between-seasons jacket, and the rumpled collar was fashion-forward without being over-the-top.



I inquired immediately, and turns out she nabbed her topper in two colors (black and tan) from local boutique Diane Merrick. Amazed, I did a little research, and discovered that it's not only sold online (black only), but at a very affordable price of $120 (faux leather, natch.)

Get it here.

Um...seriously?

When my beloved Alice + Olivia rolled out this cheesy, hideous, costume-like marching band jacket and slapped a $550 price tag on it, I averted my eyes and pretended like I didn't see it, so I wouldn't think less of the brand.



Then I saw AKA New York's fall line with a nearly-identical version, and I knew I couldn't ignore this ugly truth any longer.





Seriously, what is going on?