(Summer) City Chic

Amanda Brooks. Vogue.com / Phil Oh

What a perfect summer look for a city girl. No wonder Amanda Brooks is the fashion director for Barneys -- she's got IT!  Classic, simple and totally chic.


Reminds me of how versatile a crisp button-up shirt is....and that I need a new one! (Hers is Brooks Brothers!). Oh, and I love that Celine bag.

Summer Staples, cont...

Barney's fashion director Amanda Brooks in Castaner espadrilles

Cool and comfy espadrilles are warm-weather classic (see previous post Summer Staples)...  But I also love a glammed up version. The summer shoe with a platform wedge is the perfect way to give a casual look a slightly dressier feel -- and the ideal footwear for on-the-grass parties (to avoid the dreaded sunken heel syndrome).

Tory Burch

Yves Saint Laurent

Lanvin

Christian Louboutin

Rochas