My current obsession...

is the day-clutch. That is, an oversized clutch that you use during the day, as opposed to at night. This is not your old stand-by going-out spangly clutch. It should be some sort of skin: leather, snake –skin or alligator. The day-clutches I like best have a special detail in the form of hardware; a buckle or horse-bit is especially charming. The clothes you pair with your clutch need not be anything special; they should, however, be put together. No sweats or zip-ups here. You can wear pretty much anything you want, as long as it is A) polished and B) not something that you could wear going-out at night. 

Sequins are quite...

...possibly the love of my life. When I see them in a store, its like a tractor-beam—it pulls me right in. I love sparkle of any kind, but sequins hold a special place in my heart. A common misconception about sequins is that they can only be worn at night. The truth is, there are only two situations where sequins would be considered inappropriate: a funeral and anytime you are appearing in court. All you have to do to wear your sequins during the day is to pair it with some decidedly “day” pieces. Wearing a sequined skirt? Team it with opaque tights, flats and a simple t-shirt-cardigan combo. A sequined top should be worn with jeans, and a cardigan or blazer. Heels can be worn as long as they are not shiny. And in all situations, keep jewelry minimal.