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How cute is this cardigan? I am digging the whole illusion of a 2 piece layer. This means you can wear this all year round. In the Summer months on its own and in Fall, layered over a shirt.

The slouchy and lack-back vibe from the adorable 4 pockets ensures you get functionality and style without even needing to try. The black and white contrast is a fail-proof concept and will look great with most every color in your wardrobe.

I love detail and this cardigan is seriously calling out my name. Look at the 2 tiny buttons on the faux white tee! Philip Lim didn't just stop at creating an illusion, he went all the way and that is always dandy in my book.

Get this for US$310 at Aloha Rag.

I am loving this beautiful shirt from 3.1 Philip Lim who is fast becoming one of my favorite designers. This 100% cotton shirt has detail, color and contrast that blend together perfectly.

This shade of blue is just the thing to welcome Fall; and if you look closely, you can see a subtle gradual lightening of the blue from shirt down. It's like those black-blue fabric that look dark navy under certain light and black under other lights. This Prussian Blue shade will take you from day to night; both work and play. Gotta love versatility!

The exquisite contrast between grey and blue is highlighted in the collar; from far, this might look like a stylish clerical collar but it is a thin grey contrast band along the top edge of the traditional collar. To further accentuate and highlight the contrast, the top 3 buttons are grey while the rest are blue. I love this particular detail because of how it all blends together.

The center pleat down the back of the shirt adds a tailored touch to this already lust-worthy shirt! 

Get this for US$310 at eLUXURY.  

I am digging this shirt and cardigan combo from Philip Lim. It's a spin on the classic cardigan and it makes layering a lot cooler (literally) on those humid days. It's a case of which came first, the cardigan or the shirt?

I don't think it matters; it's a great piece to add to your wardrobe. Look at the detail on this; contrasting buttons add a hint of stylish subtlety while the woven panel down the center gives the illusion of a button down shirt. A trompe l'oceil effect  (it means to 'trick the eye') indeed!

Thin banded hem and 2 front patch pockets make up the rest of this cool 100% cotton cardigan. Get this at eLUXURY for US$395.

It's sale season and what better time to get your hands on cute pieces like this cute nautical-inspired swather from Philip Lim that will look great with dark jeans or shorts. With a 15% cashmere cotton blend, this sweater will look good and feel good too! Get it at eLUXURY for US$155.

Is this supposed to be a snow leopard or a cow print? The spots are too small to belong to a cow and too uniformed for a snow leopard. Either way, I cringed when I saw this. Don't get me wrong, I like exotic skin, crocodile and python especially but this is no way to go. The sandals without the print would make pretty decent sandals, with the very fashionable gladiator theme running through it. The animal print totally kills it; why would I want my feet to look like a snow Bengal? Now what's 'Yuck' in jungle cat speak? It can be found at eLUXURY for US$190