Ask the Edit: Vol. V, No. 14

I have a lot of unanswered Ask the Edit questions in my inbox, so I thought I would spend the remainder of March answering them before we dive into spring fashion.  Today, we’re covering cool sneakers, wedding accessories, white blazers, and more.  You asked, I answered.

Hi Belle!

I’m looking for a fun spring sneaker, something interesting and avante garde looking. I’m recovering from an injury and need to wear something sturdier than my usual spring mules, but I’m looking for something that won’t be depressing to wear in the interim! Looking to spend under 100 ideally but I could go a bit higher for the right shoe. I’m generally more of an edgy neutrals girls rather than floral and ruffles. Thanks so much!

– D

Let’s start with some sneakers with a classic look.  In the under-$50 category, we have this sporty-looking sneaker from Treasure and Bond.  I also like these satin Kenneth Cole sneakers.  For something different, these tweed sneakers are fun.

If I were buying sneakers for myself, I would either buy these metallic side stripe sneakers or these dark grey Steve Madden embellished fabric sneakers.  Both pairs have a sleek look that has a bit something extra.

Hi Abra,

You posted an eye pencil to your Instagram stories from Charlotte Tilbury that looked gorgeous.  I’m looking for a drugstore version, is there one?

-Tasha

I’ve used the NYX eye pencils and they have good pigment saturation.  I’ve also heard good things about the Iman makeup line, which caters to a wide range of skin tones.  They also make an eye pencil in some lovely jewel tones.

Hi Belle!

I just bought this Draper James dress for an April wedding in the South.  Suggestions on jewelry and shoes?  I’m not sure if I should go with statement earrings or a necklace since the dress is a bright color and lace.  As far as shoes, I really need a wedge so I can dance all night, and an open toe or sandal would be fine, because it will probably be warm enough!  I’m thinking <$100 for jewelry and <$200 for shoes.

Thanks!  Love the blog.  -Whitney

I love the bright pink on that dress.  It’s perfect for a Southern wedding.  Let’s talk about some simple combinations.

A Minimalist Look. Rose Gold Earrings + a Pale Pink ring +  Cole Haan peep-toe wedges

Something Bolder. Red Baublebar Statement Earrings + Red patent wedges

Feminine and Pretty. Marbled Resin Earrings + A leafy cuff + Gold wedges

You just have to decide what look you’re going for.  The dress gives you some options, just pick the right one for that event.

Abra –

I live in Texas and spring is already in full force. I’m looking for a versatile white blazer at a reasonable price point (sub $300). Any suggestions? I seem to have struck out at my usual go tos of Nordstrom and Ann Taylor. Thanks!

– Tara

There aren’t a lot of choices for white blazers this spring.  But there are a few available.

J.Crew has an open-front option; it’s nice, but not a classic.  For something classic, this Saks Fifth Avenue blazer is sleek.  This slightly modern Dylan Grey blazer is cool.

In the mid-price range, I found this $118 BCBGeneration blazer.  Under-$100, try this structured Mural blazer. If none of these work for you, my last three white blazers have come from Zara.

Plus-size?  This LOFT blazer is nice.  Petite?  Try this classic Talbot’s blazer (also in Misses).

Hi Abra,

Thank you for all of the advice over the years! I’m getting married this fall, and want my bridesmaids to pick their own cocktail dresses in a suggested color (sage green). I want to help them find options, but I haven’t been able to find anything online. Do you have any suggestions on where to find decently priced cocktail-type dresses?

Thank you! Leslie

Sage is not a common color, so there was not much to pick from.  BHLDN had a couple of choices, like this Angie dress or Brigitte dress.  But other than that, everything I saw either looked like a bad 80s prom dress or a mother-of-the-bride dress.  I hate to say this, but you might want to think about a more common color or find a bridesmaid line that carries sage as a common option.

 

Hi Belle!

I have a skincare question for you. As I approach 35 and spend more money on things that stay on my face– daily moisturizer + SPF in the morning, retinols in the evening– I’m looking to replace my Aveda Botanical Kinetics Gel Cleanser with a similar drugstore find. Any ideas? It isn’t too drying on my oily/combo skin and leaves my skin soft. Nothing with an exfoliating agent, please, as it seems to worsen my oiliness.

Thanks, Erin

I have three cleansers to suggest.  Both of which come highly recommended by friends with oily skin.

First, Bioderma Sebium.  It’s a bit weird because it’s more like a micellar water than a traditional soap.  You apply it to a cotton pad and keep wiping off makeup and impurities until the pads become clean.

Second, I’m not sure what you mean by exfoliating agent.  I’ve chosen products without scrub properties, but Cosrx’s Low Ph Good Morning cleanser has BHA in it, so it mildly exfloliates.

Third, Cetaphil Oil Control Foam Wash is my go-to if I need to grab something at the drugstore.  I don’t find it drying, but some people do.

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