Tory Burch

I’m chuckling as I write this because a year ago I wouldn’t have been caught dead wearing Tory Burch*.  There was just something about the collection that screamed “Look at me! I’m an upper-crust, middle-aged, SUV driving, latte drinking, bling wearing snob”.  I guess I wasn’t the only one out there who felt this way because this season’s collection has a very new and fresh feel to it.  Sure the caftans + white jeans + bohemian accents are still available, but there is also a dynamite selection of versatile pieces for all occasions.  I love the colourful patterns, the vintage appeal, and all the layering that’s going on in the lookbook.  Clearly this is a line that’s trying to market itself to the young professional.  Are you buying?  I am.

 
If you’re in the market for a dress I suggest checking out the Milia.  It comes in two colour-ways (I prefer the blue) and is woven with a subtle gold metallic thread.  The style is flattering for all body types (slightly empire) and the silk floats away from the body just perfectly.  It’s a great transition piece – wear it to work (with a blazer) and then out for dinner with someone special, dressed up to a wedding where you want to dance your face off or dressed down with layers for pre-fall.  The entire TB collection runs a tad-bit tiny, but I still wear my regular size.  Also, just to clear up any misconceptions about length, I’m 5’5 and this dress hits at my knee.
  

p.s. – Anyone else think the model looks ridiculously similar to Shannon Elizabeth?  What ever happened to her anyways???

 * I own a dress and a tank from this SS 2009 collection and it’s only a matter of time before the Milia dress hits the sale rack (in blue!) and becomes mine.

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