Boho Beauty/Going to a Cocktail Party: What to Wear?

Brocatto peplum top, Lafayette 148 suede trousers, Topshop swing coat,  Zara two-tone leather clutch, Fendi multi-textured sandal, Chevron heart bracelet, Heather Hawkins clear quartz stud earrings, Perpetua mixed-metals bib necklace.

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Boho style is typically relaxed and unrestrained.  How to translate that vibe into a look polished enough for upscale cocktails?  Use a soft color palette and layer textures to create this refined Bohemian lady.  The brocade of the peplum blouse resting on top of the suede trousers acts as a the perfect base for strong accessories in muted tones:  blush, gold, and cream shoes and jewelry.  The pop of raspberry on the clutch and loose, fuzzy overcoat complete the look.

Styled by maria turkel.  Maria is a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant currently living in Greenwich, CT and formerly a wardrobe supervisor on the hit television series, Friends.  For examples of her LookBooks, Client Success Stories, and a full list of services, visit www.mariaturkel.com.

Traditional Man/Works in a Casual Office: What to Wear?

Wallin & Bros. herringbone sport coat,  Banana Republic windowpane shirt and knit silk tie, Uniform Wares wrist watch, Mezlan dress boot, Peter Millar twill pants, Highway nylon backpack, Bottega Veneta belt,  Paul Smith tie clip.

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When the office demands a suit, there's no confusion about what is appropriate.  In the casual office setting, it can be hard to get the look just right.  Sometimes, the outfit is too casual (jeans);  sometimes it seems formal and stuffy (heavy wool sport coat ).  The pieces above offer a great solution.  The traditional herringbone sport coat gets an update in fit.  Notice that the jacket ends at the high hip and has a fitted (but not tight) shape.  The windowpane dress shirt and twill pants create a nice line because of the similar tones.  Adding a knit tie and dress boot is a bit fashion forward without risking too much.  Accessories finish the look:  a simple yet elegant watch, tie bar (go for it!) and beautiful scored leather belt.  The lines in the belt reflect the lines of the windowpane plaid.  And finally, choose an unexpected bag:  a nylon backpack rather than the traditional leather briefcase.

Styled by maria turkel.  Maria is a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant currently living in Greenwich, CT and formerly a wardrobe supervisor on the hit television series, Friends.  For examples of her LookBooks, Client Success Stories, and a full list of services, visit www.mariaturkel.com.

Preppy Lady/Back-to-School Coffees, Meetings and Lunches: What to Wear?

Vineyard Vines top, J.McLaughlin skirt, Kate Spade flats, Longchamp bag, Tory Burch + Fossil + Kate Spade bracelets and Kate Spade stud earrings.

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The kids are back in school and that means busy days ahead for moms.  Whether she works inside or outside of the home, Mom is going to need a few easy, everyday outfits that look polished and pulled-together for all of the back-to-school Open Houses, Class Coffees and long-overdue lunches with friends.  Here is a great template for early September days:  khaki skirt + striped T-shirt and fun accessories.  Notice the great fit on the skirt due to the cotton stretch fabric and good length.  The shirt is more relaxed in terms of fit; imagine the sleeves pushed up to show off the cool bracelet combination.  Finish the look with an interesting pair of flats and an everyday, yet elegant, handbag.

Styled by maria turkel.  Maria is a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant currently living in Greenwich, CT and formerly a wardrobe supervisor on the hit television series, Friends.  For examples of her LookBooks, Client Success Stories, and a full list of services, visit www.mariaturkel.com.

A Young, Modern Mamma/Attending High Holiday Services: What to Wear?

Tory Burch leather jacket and dress, Jimmy Choo ankle boots, Alexander Wang handbag, CC Skye horn necklace, Alexis Bittar hinged cuff, Eddie Borgo crystal stud earrings

The High Holidays are early this year and so the weather will be warm.  Choose a sleeveless dress in a conservative plaid and then accent it with bohemian touches to create an updated, young feel.  The basket-weave stitching, black horn necklace and organic texture of the bracelet and bag are unexpected partners, but work well together.  The reason:  the sheen on the jacket, boot, bag and jewelry all complement each other and the black accessories tie in with the waistband on the dress.

Happy New Year!

Styled by maria turkel.  Maria is a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant currently living in Greenwich, CT and formerly a costume supervisor on the hit television series, Friends.  For examples of her LookBooks, Client Success Stories and full list of services, visit www.mariaturkel.com.