1/5take a hike
We can't get enough of the modern geometric design of the bottle of this eau de toilette by Karl Lagerfeld Kapsule. And the subtle but clear notes of cedar, moss, and plum make loving this unisex scent a walk in the park.
—TRUC NGUYEN
Karl Lagerfeld Kapsule Woody eau de toilette, $110 for 2.5 oz. Neiman Marcus.
2/5check mate
Beat the April showers in this zippy nylon number by Lacoste. The graphic green-and-white-checked pattern and streamlined design is sure to make you a winner in the style stakes.
—TRUC NGUYEN
Lacoste nylon jacket, $195. (800) 4-LACOSTE.
3/5juicy fruit
The perfect finishing touch to spring’s Modern English trend is a ladylike red lip. We love Clarins’s Joli Rouge Perfect Shine Lipstick in Papaya, which features a moisturizing formula that looks good enough to eat.
—TRUC NGUYEN
Clarins Joli Rouge Perfect Shine Lipstick in Papaya, $24. nordstrom.com.
4/5step up
These Pierre Hardy for Gap wedge sandals feature a wooden cutout platform and wide suede straps. Their substantial, chunky shape is the perfect complement to spring’s floaty, ethereal frocks. A perfect way to dress in high style!
—TRUC NGUYEN
Pierre Hardy for Gap wood and suede sandal, $98. gap.com.
5/5blue suede shoes
The King of Rock ’n’ Roll himself would have loved this adorable suede and rubber lace-up flat with a detachable bow from Startas. The shoe, from Startas’s Special Edition collection, is made by hand in a European factory established in 1931—which proves once again that good design never goes out of style.
—TRUC NGUYEN
Startas suede and rubber shoe, $105. longlivestartas.com.
