Effortless chic

[lmgarden]

I couldn't resist posting this picture of an uber-chic & ageless Italian business woman commuting with her bike, all while wearing heels and pearls. I LOVE, LOVE this picture for so many reasons... Fabulous!!

 

[Marianne]

I agree, lmg. Fabulous for so many reasons!

 

[JerseyPearl]

Effortless chic is such a wonderful description. When in doubt, wear a little black dress, some black sheer tights (if it's cold), heels (or booties this season) and pearls. I find this "uniform" works in so many different situations.

 

[MSC]

So so chic, I'm always so envious of folks that can pull off that look. My sis can pull of the chic look, though hers is decidedly not effortless. I just love this look, very Florentinian. If I was going to dress up, that is how I'd do it: no makeup or hair done, simple impeccably tailored dress, booties/heels, and pearls.

 

[Katbran]

What a wonderful photo ! You're right ...it says so much in that moment! Class !

 

[kalmen22]

Most definitely effortless chic.

 

[BWeaves]

I love the turquoise bike, too.

 

[newberry]

So chic and she makes it look easy.

 

[Frost Me]

I'm with you Jersey, thats my uniform!

 

[lmgarden]

Her sense of style is very apparent, but what I find more striking is her sense of self. She could be wearing jeans and a t-shirt, and still her strengths would shine through. AND, she probably always wears her pearls!

 

[pattye]

Gorgeous! (However, I'd def need sleeves of some sort.)

 

[JerseyPearl]

But Pattye, you should go sleeveless if you want to...I guarantee you that there will always be someone who is looking at you and thinking, "if only I could pull off her fabulous look."

 

[KaySD]

She looks fabulous. I would totally wear that outfit to work, but can't imagine attempting a bike in heels. (I can barely ride a bike in sneakers, lol.)

 

[amti]

I love to ride bikes, but there are too many hills where I live. I purchased a bike about 25 years ago and never rode it. I wish our area was more bike friendly, or I was more willing to do hills. Me on a bike, going up a 25 degree sloped hill in a cute black dress, wearing pearls in heels... not going to happen. I can't pull it off, sadly. I'd be a sweaty angry mess and look no where as classy as that lady. Kuddos to her for being able to pull off such a cool look!