Do you have those outfits, or articles of clothing, you find yourself wearing over and over to the point where you are almost embarrassed? Outfits that are brainless, look good on you, and can be mixed-up a little with accessories- yet you kind of wonder if anyone else notices how often you wear them? Well, I sure do. And so does Chloë Sevigny.

Chloë modeling variations of Chloé’s long jacket and scalloped shorts suit, at the label’s L.A. opening bash, the Paley Center, Veuve Clicquot’s Governors Island polo match, and again at last week’s Swarovski Crystallized party. Of course, my well-worn outfits (think skinny jeans and American Apparel tees) certainly do not equate to gorgeous Chloé suits. Then again, I am in little danger of being photographed and plastered all over the internet when I am a repeat outfit offender. So what do you think, is Chloë’s philosophy of finding what works and sticking with it inspiring you to wear your favorite pieces more often?

Not only does Chloë share her name with her uniform’s label, she is also one of the faces of their new fragrance (so maybe there is a reason for her constantly wearing Chloé).

If you haven’t checked out the fragrance for yourself, you totally should. It is light, floral, simple and delicate, with just a hint of spice. Perfectly suited to the label and Miss Sevigny.

Last week Kodak announced that it is discontinuing it’s Kodachrome film due to declining customer demand. In addition to the implications this announcement has on one of my favorite Paul Simon songs, the news made me sad for the fashion industry- which is still reeling from Polaroid discontinuing their instant film. Some of fashions most beloved photographers, such as Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin, used the high contrast film for their photographs. The film is know for it’s high contrast and saturated blue, green and red colors which create dramatic images that perfectly compliment fashion’s heightened sense of reality.

Want to learn more? Check out Unseen Vogue: The Secret History of Fashion Photography.

I had a lovely late afternoon mani-pedi today and was excited to try out Essie’s Neon 2009 collection- Funky Limelight, Flirty Fucshia, Perky Purple and Punchy Pink- all perfect 80’s throwback neon colors to match my throwback neon jellies this summer.

I was surprised to discover, as I tested out the colors on my nails, that they are all matte or semi-matte when dry. Seemed a little counter-intuitive to me. Yes, matte nailpolish can look pretty cool- but it reminds me more of dark, grungy 90’s inspired colors rather than pop 80’s neons. I suppose you can always apply a shiny topcoat if you want to switch it up, however. When I arrived back home I did a little nail polish trend research and apparently matte nail polish may just be the hot new thing. OPI is introducing a matte collection next month featuring six of OPI’s most popular shades: Russian Navy, Lincoln Park After Dark, You Don’t Know Jacques!, Alpine Snow, La Paz-Itively Hot and Gargantuan Green Grape.

Now, this has me pretty excited. Russian Navy and You Don’t Know Jacques! are two of my favorites, I can totally picture rocking them in matte come this fall.

Sources: Nitrolicious, Makeup and Beauty Blog

I’m seriously obsessed with Rachel Roy’s resort 2010 color story. Lime green, coral and navy with some black and light khaki thrown in for good measure.

While the bright colors and sequined separates are perfect for those ladies lucky enough to vacation during the resort season, the more muted colors and sophisticated silhouettes (like the awesome structured shoulder of the navy blazer above) offer options for the 9-to-5 set. And, in this economy, having “something for everyone” isn’t such a bad idea.

You don’t have to wait until this winter to get the Rachel Roy resort look. Try mixing and matching within her color story now- these colors are perfect for summertime!

I love the scooped armholes of this coral Charlotte Russe Gathered Racerback Top. Pair the top with Loeffler Randall’s feminine navy Slouch Shorts for a laid back, yet totally chic, summertime look.

Image Source: Style.com

This image from Garance Doré’s amazing blog of “Italiassime Giorgia” perfectly epitomizes what I have been craving for summer- simple stripes. Whether in the form of summer dresses (this strapless version is perfection), inexpensive rib tanks from Old Navy or even lace-up stripe boots- there is something about stripes that just screams summer. Especially in chic nautical colors such as white paired with navy, red or yellow.

It’s not exactly the same dress (or maybe it is the same dress- just a different color?) but I plan on playing “American Girl in Italy” this summer while running around Los Angeles in this Ya Ya Love Yaya Eve Navy Stripe Dress.

Image Source: Garance Doré

I’m really hoping that my “plans” to make it to NYC this summer/ fall actually pan out because I am dying to go check out the High Line, a new park (just opened this month) located on the West Side of Manhattan- running from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District, to West 20th Street in Chelsea- built on an old rail road 30 feet above the city streets. If you happen to be in Manhattan, it is probably worth checking out. If not for the new park’s integrated landscape- which combines meandering concrete pathways with naturalistic plantings- then for the people watching. As Style.com has pointed out, the High Line isn’t just New York’s newest park- it’s also the city’s newest runway. Some street style looks from the park:

I’m not even at the High Line and I already have an outfit idea thanks to these lovely ladies… I’m planning on pairing my oxford blue button down shirt, with sleeves rolled up, over a white summer dress (a la lady #4).

If you are feeling the same vibe, try mixing high-end and affordable pieces like may of the women in the above photos. This oxford blue button down from Old Navy would look great worn over MK2K’s white linen shift dress.

Source: Style.com, The High Line

When designing Lanvin’s “accidental tourist” resort 2010 collection, Alber Elbaz was influenced by Acapulco… and Samantha Roson.

Hm, quite an interesting pairing, but the influences are definitely noticeable if you look for them, and totally work to create a resort collection that has something for everyone- beach-goers, urbanites, uptown girls and downtown-skinny-hipster DJ’s.

I love that this collection puts a feminine twist on Samantha Ronson’s cool-girl hipster look. While I totally love her style, I’m just a little too girlie to pull it off head to toe. So thanks, Alber Elbaz, for showing me the way.

Pair white shades- such as these Ray Ban Wayfarers, and cool kicks- I can’t get enough of my red Converse All-Stars, with your summer dresses, bright colored jumpsuits, skinny jeans, white suits and pretty much anything else to get the Lanvin/ Ronson look.

Source: Style.com, W Editors Blog Image Source: Splash News

Monday night at the CFDA Awards’, otherwise known as the Oscars of the fashion world, Kate and Laura Mulleavy won the coveted Womenswear Designer of the Year award (for a list of the complete 2009 CFDA award winners, click here). A much deserved award, I am thrilled for the adorable sisters from Pasadena, as well as for the rest of the night’s nominees and winners. Much like the Menswear Designer of the Year award, my award for the best dressed of the night is a tie.

The fire red shade both Ashley Olsen (in a gown from New York Vintage) and Diane Kruger (in Jason Wu) are wearing has stolen my heart. While Olsen and Kruger’s looks for the evening are quite different, their color choice puts them both at the top of my best dressed list. I’m sure that they are both thrilled.

I am quite smitten with this shade. I’m thinking these adorable Juicy Couture Samantha Patent Pumps may be the perfect purchase to introduce the bright orange-red to my closet.

Image Source: Style.com

I recently saw the cutest pair of grey patent leather oxford shoes while out shopping. I had been looking for the perfect pair of oxfords last fall, and here they were, and at a totally reasonable price point. But, being in a summer sandal state of mind, I passed them up. I’ve been wondering if I made the right decision ever since, and finding these amazing photographs on The Sartorialist of a summer celebration on Governors Island, I think the answer is definitely “no” (and I still haven’t found the perfect pair of summer sandals).

I’m so jealous of these pretty ladies in their summer frocks and leather oxfords… I think I may just have to purchase a pair of oxfords and just keep in mind I’ll probably find the perfect pair of summer sandals this November when I am searching for a new pair of boots…

These Sam Edelman Simona Oxford’s with wingtip and laceless detailing are too cute… and I can totally picture them with my summer skirts and dresses.