Smalto Fall/Winter 2009

Smalto makes it look so easy with their clothes finding the perfect meeting point between classic and modern. The use of buttons both as a function of the garment and as visual intrigue (the two mini buttons on the cable knit cardi, the slightly angled positioning on the coat, and of course the V of the double breasted blazer) is so refreshing. Finish off the look with a basic shoe that can go from casual to dressy without much thought and we have a winner of a season. I love how tonal dressing is really coming alive this fall - the grey-on-grey with just a hit of black is my favorite pallet.