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Get Excited About: rag & bone/JEAN and rag & bone/SHIRT

We've long since been converts of rag & bone's luxurious fabrics, high-quality styles and unparalleled fit, so the introduction of not one, but three, companion collections, nearly whipped us into a frenzy. While many brands and houses scale back, with the introduction of rag & bone/JEAN, rag & bone/SHIRT and rag & bone/KNIT, founders Marcus Wainwright and David Neville opt instead to diversify, indulging what Wainwright describes as a woman's desire to "buy now, wear now," and introducing the brand's impeccable tailoring and effortless cool to a wider audience.

Atticus is hopelessly excited to add JEAN and SHIRT to its Spring assortment. With three new denim fits, JEAN promises a return to classic styling and pure function, "the jean before it was merely a fashion statement." And with "clean, effortless and indispensable" describing SHIRT, well, what's left to say?

Go-to essentials for the modern girl, proving too much of a good thing is never enough.

In the Bag: Mel

It’s no secret Mel Trudeau is a busy girl. As General Manager of Tornado Steak House, her restaurant caters to hundreds of guests each week and serves up gluttonously fantastic dishes as close to perfection as I’ve ever tasted. White linen and fine dining minus pretension, coupled with the inviting wood finishing and luminous glow, she expertly oversees an institution unlike any other. Most nights she’s the one greeting you en route to feast, but in her minimal spare time, she granted access to her stylish, envy-inducing bag. Potential gift-givers take note: she loves her Goldenbleu.

Bag?
Goldenbleu Jordan Bag in mushroom from shopbop

What's in your bag?
Coin purse full of keys (I need so many!), Marc wallet, business card case (empty), deck of cards for euchre, iphone, two pairs sunglasses: tortoise Blublockers and Stella McCartney, Dr. Hauschka’s lip balm, Aveda hand therapy lotion, bobby pins, hair binders, wallet, matchbook from Tornado Steak House, button that reads “meat-eater”, spare contact lens, Chanel nail color in Midnight Red (in case I stop for a pedicure) Verve Scene & Style magazine, Envirosax, room key from Chicago’s Palmer House (oops!), metal top to the Champagne I drank on New Years Eve (Piper Hiedsieck Diamant), box of matches from Sardine, City of Madison parking ticket for 100 West Main (Tornado’s address), gold “608” necklace (so that’s where I put that!), Origin’s lipstick in Sherry Baby, Willy St. Co-op member card, Save the Date card for a wedding in Mexico, Old Fashioned ‘Big Shot’ card.

What Are You Wearing?

Today's schedule required a versatile look. A day at Atticus, a networking Happy Hour and a long awaited dinner party with some friends were on tap. I needed a comfortable outfit to get me through a long day that was appropriate for a professional event, yet fun for tonight's get together and whatever might occur after. After trying on 23498578 looks and destroying my closet, this was the end result:

-Trovata Solano Flannel

-Charlotte Ronson High Waisted Leather Shorts

-Ashley Watson Belt

-Tights

-Knee Socks

-Frye Engineer Boots

Deep Thoughts: So 1993

Marc then and now

I discovered a letter I wrote to myself in 1993 while sorting through the piles of junk I've accumulated over the years in my Mom's basement. After slogging through nearly two pages compiling the boys I liked in excruciating detail, I came across this sentence, "I still don't really dress the way I want to, but who knows if I ever will?" Even at 12 I understood the yearning to transform and the seemingly magical powers fashion plays as a catalyst. Coincidentally, I've been reminiscent of the early 90's as of late because I'm uncharacteristically feeling a grunge moment.

It was a time of epic changes on the fashion front, 1992 was the year Marc got sacked from Perry Ellis for showing his revolutionary, now cult collection. Repurposing looks the cool kids were already rocking and presenting them to the cardigan sweater set certainly isn't ground-breaking now, but back then it was an unholy union, one even Jacobs himself described as "a little fucked-up." Layers upon layers of thermals, florals, flannels and big down vests topped off with the obligatory cozy knit hat created an uproar, women weren't sure how to respond to a $1200 dress that looked plucked from vintage store anonymity.

Fortunately we all know this story has a happy ending, and I'll be thanking Marc as I'm dusting off my old Docs and piling on a jumble of harmonious textures and prints. Maybe it's a desire to placate the girl in me who never dressed this way the first time around or maybe the overwhelming runway resurgence of this sartorial gem finally seeped onto my radar. Either way, I've discovered the revealing part about looking back is how often it then propels you forward.

Not fortunate (or old) enough to still have the goods from the first time around? Try these:

• Thermals and henleys are great for layering
• Flannel (I'm partial to an oversized Men's version)
• If you're really going for street cred, you gotta shred denim yourself. But fear not fellow lazies, Current/Elliott comes to the rescue
• Docs or Fryes?
• Albeit grown up and more refined this time around, but hands down, nothing beats Marc dresses

The Justification: Jewelry Must-haves

House of Harlow 1960 Peacock Ring

Justification #1: The Peacock Ring is

only $45, probably less than a night

out drinking! And it won't contribute

to your daily calorie intake!

Justification #2: It looks vintage, so

if you've mysteriously been left out

of your grandmother's will, this might

make you feel a little better!

House of Harlow 1960 Thin Stack Ring

Justification #1: If the Peacock Ring is a little much for you, the Thin Stack Rings are subtle but still eye catching.

Justification #2: They come in three shades: yellow gold, rose gold and silver for only $13 each!

Justification #3: They're also available in medium, for $14

Billy Kirk Triple Wrap Cuff in Tan

Justification #1: And for you boys, I know our hand model is hard to live up to, but I swear you'll look just as great!

Justification #2: The wrap cuff is also available in black

Said in Context

"There comes a time in every woman's life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne."

-Bette Davis