Elizabeth and James (are not behind this label)

A few pieces from the Elizabeth and James line caught my eye. “Who are Elizabeth and James?!” I wondered, curious if it was an uber-chic wife and husband team who pushed their stroller together through Brooklyn parks. Upon investigation, I realized it is the line created by the Olsen twins! I am very impressed with a few of their items and how wearable they are for the fashion forward woman who knows how to eye a unique item at a thrift store. The girl who is not afraid to do something quirky with her wardrobe while retaining the sexy would love this line. I imagine Carrie Bradshaw, but when she was 19.

I’ve never been one to fall into the “I’m too old for this look” trap. If you look good in it, flaunt it, girl. Curious? Don’t immediately type elizabethandjames.com into your browser. Instead, you’ll find the former site of a couple of parents with kids named Elizabeth and James who posted random pictures of their cuties up so relatives could keep up with the times. The real website address is elizabethandjames.us. It has the feel of a vintage fashion magazine re-done for today.

The other day I asked my best friend in fashion, Sarah, “Is it ok to wear tights with open toe shoes?” I’ve been stressing on what to wear to this party I helped do the PR for. In my head I’ve been daydreaming of colorful tights and the kitten heels I’ve been eyeing in a boutique window. We both decided tentatively that yes, it was perfectly alright, but I couldn’t help but wonder if it was just me going overboard when I couldn’t compromise.

Imagine my delight when I see a pair of hot heels paired with blue tights — and looking fabulous, I must say — on Elizabeth and James. They perfectly puncuate the hot black pencil skirt and white detailed waistline. These girls nailed a look I love in a way I don’t have to articulate. Loves it! I do feel slightly embarrassed saying that since I watched them launch a perfume line I saw at the grocery store and thumbed briefly through serial paperback books with their toothy grins smiling from the cover. Their line also includes pieces that are very trendy… however they look great for the moment, and I’m sold for right now.

Screenshot from elizabethandjames.us.