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New items are coming to the Boutique this coming Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2010 at 9 AM. Follow me on twitter. Returning customers can reserve items simply by emailing me at boutique@brookandlyn.com. Please put “reservation” on the subject line. Also sign up (here) for the mailing list, that way you won’t miss a thing!

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Items from Right to Left:

1. Cliche Quilted Leather Pants…Vintage…$145

2. Gold Swirly Collar Necklace…$75

3. Goddess Silver Brass Tier Necklace…Vintage…$210

4. Holiday Pineapple Belt…Vintage…$85

5. Chanel Black on Black Oxfords…Vintage…$110

6. Hearts of Hearts Necklace…Vintage…$85

7. Twisted Love Ring…Vintage…$35

8. Baby Mouse Ring Holder…Vintage…$55

9. Horseshoe Link Necklace…Vintage…$65

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I went on safari almost two years ago in Kruger (South Africa). This is what was missing from that trip. I give you you the Yves Saint Laurent Safari Jacket from July 1968. I must recreate this look.

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UPDATE: Found a cute little denim version. APC safari dress, already sold out of course.

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This was a reject pants and sweater combo from one of the outfit pulls I did for my latest client I styled. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure right? It’s a lot more colors than I usually wear but I absolutely love it. These pants I think were meant to be capri length (at least on the runway)….oh well what can you do. You work with what you’ve got.

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Top: DVF Cami, Uniqlo cardi, Helmut lang blazer

Bottom: Dries Van Noten Pants not skirt…love this shape.

Shoes: Dries Van Noten

Jewelry: Vintage perfume bottle necklaces (gorgeous jeweled one from my grandmother-in-law), vintage eagle ring

Scarf: from my last trip to Bangkok.

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Ever since I got my Issey Miyake Pleats Please coat I’ve been obsessed with all things Issey Miyake. I forgot how creative all their ads use to be. I would wear many of these pieces in a heart beat. The little kid in the all black suit, that is totally my kid on their first day of school but probably in a bright green or all white. There were so many to choose from but these images were my favorite from the bunch. Enjoy!

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I’ve been emailed quite a few questions asking about the process in which I style my clients. I’m bulk answering! I first setup a meeting or consultation (video chat for out-of-towners) to get familiar with them and the things they love, the things they’ve always wanted to try, the things they’ve only imagined wearing but never found and of course the things they absolutely hate. Once I have a firm understanding of their personal style and the new direction I start brainstorming on how to merge the two. To get my creative juices flowing, I often flip through my database of style images that I’ve collected over the years. For example, I may save an image because I like a jacket a man is wearing, but when I later revisit that same image, I fall in love with the color scheme instead. Each encounter with an image from my collection is different. And this is how the styling process starts…more to come later! Here are some of the images from The Sartorialist that inspire me.

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The Wider The Better…My new bottom silhouette must-have

Taupe All Year Long…The most beautiful color in every fabric

Green With Envy…New color to dress your bottom

White After Labor Day…With prints and without it looks so crisp

Chalk Line Suits…Ultimate classic

Barbie Pink…Never been a fan of pink but these gentlemen crushed that!

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While on a shopping trip around town with Janet from 102M, I bought my first Issey Miyake. It’s so sculptural I immediately fell in love. And the best part…it never ever wrinkles. This is why Issey Miyake is the go-to getup for Korean moms on long flights. I’m slowly getting there. This will be one of many more IM Pleats Please pieces I hope to collect in the future. I’m now in the hunt for that perfect IM ecru pleated top, preferably turtle-neck. I wore this outfit to a Hudson Jeans preview which I will be sharing photos from later this week. I didn’t at the end walk out with the silver cuff which I regret. At the time I thought it was too obnoxious. But I changed my mind and in the coming summer I can tell that I will be living in this cuff. Freshens up all my basic outfits instantly. BTW don’t I look like I could kick some ass in the picture without the coat? Obviously nothing to do with working out but rather born with wide shoulders. Some might say I look athletic…ha! Not…

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Top: Uniqlo tee, Issey Miaki Pleats Please Long Coat

Bottom: Zara (on sale for $19.99 and fits like a dream!)

Belt: Vintage

Shoes: Rocco P. platform boots

Jewelry: Vintage silver cuff

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I met Janet from 102M for a fun day of lunching, shopping and girl talk. She’s quickly becoming one of my favorite people. Only if she lived in NY or rather only if I could move to LA! While lunching at Sobaya (my favorite soba shop in NYC) she was so sweet to gift me one of her amazing crocheted silver chain and leather necklace! I immediately put it on and haven’t really taken it off since. It’s so delicate and well crafted that I know it will be in my jewelry box forever. It goes with pretty much everything! I love the simplicity of her entire collection. (Janet! You should really put more personal outfit images on your blog, you have fantastic style. I’m still dreaming about your Helmut Lang Shearling Jacket.) The necklaces and bracelets comes in gold, silver and gunmetal in the friendliest price point. Check it out here!

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Top: Fillipa K Jacket, Forever 21 wrap sweater, custom made silk duo tank from left over material

Bottom: Pour Leather pants

Shoes: Judari Waxed Knit And Patent Leather boots

Bag: Balenciaga

Jewelry: 102M Silver crocheted chain and leather necklace, vintage cross, (Sneak Peek of Brook&Lyn Jewelry collection Pearls and Rocks necklace)

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From now until end of February 25% of Brook&Lyn Boutique profits will go to UNICEF to help the victims of earthquake in Haiti. The funds will be used to provide safe water, temporary shelter systems and essential medical supplies. To donate directly to UNICEF relief for Haiti please click here.

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New items are coming to the Boutique this coming Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2010 at 9 AM. Follow me on twitter. Returning customers can reserve items simply by emailing me at boutique@brookandlyn.com. Please put “reservation” on the subject line. Also sign up (here) for the mailing list, that way you won’t miss a thing!

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Items from Right to Left:

1. 18K Double Horse Ring (adjustable)…Vintage…$120

2. Gold Claw Cuffs…Vintage…$45 Each {one reserved}

3. Antique Gold Snake Necklace…Vintage…$65 {reserved}

4. Wool Sigrid Olsen Blue Jacket (Size Petite to Medium)…Vintage…$75

5. Silver Scroll Ring (Size 7)…Vintage…$65

6. Gold Quilted Cuff…Vintage…$135

7. Razza Helmet Bull Ring (adjustable)…Vintage…$75

8. Zigzag Gold Necklace…Vintage…$95

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I should have whipped out my glasses with this outfit to complete the look. This is for me a mix of little dorky and a lot of upper west side preppy. But I feel completely empowered in this suit! I should wear it to client meetings come to think of it. It’s custom made but the jacket just didn’t come out as perfect as I imagined, the pants on the other hand fit me like a dream. Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I’ve been swamped with new projects and I only seem to have weekend time to shoot.

Top: Custom made self designed suit, APC denim shirt

Bottom: Custom made self designed suit

Shoes: Dries van noten

Bag: Balenciaga

Jewelry: Vintage belt turn necklace

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The wonderful ladies over at Gilt.com interviewed me for their blog. Here is a little taste of the interview…
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Whether it’s coincidence or just great taste, blogger and stylist Mimi Jung’s online boutique has had a very Gilty start. On a whim she decided to use her blog to try to sell a pair of Nina Ricci boots she’d bought from Gilt. Within an hour the boots had sold — and the Brook&Lyn Boutique was born. We chatted with Mimi about the origins of her style, her favorite winter staples, and the special joys of vintage jewelry.

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How did you put this outfit together?
I started by picking the jewelry first. I was pretty excited to try this vintage Castlecliff necklace before handing it over to my boutique. Then I added this beaded necklace to bring all the red to life. To be honest, the ensemble came from trying to protect myself from the cold. And these Michael Kors boots have become a staple for me this winter. They’re like four boots in one — you can’t beat that!

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What is your style philosophy?
Accessorize, accessorize and accessorize.

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How has your personal style evolved?
I find myself borrowing less from trends and being drawn to what comes naturally instead.

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To Read more of this interview click here.