And The Award to Best In Shirt Goes To…

{Tory Burch tweed jacket similar here, American Apparel tee, J Brand shorts available here,

Chanel handbag and ballet flats}

You can thank my 6-year-old photo daughter for the photo finagling on this gem. Yes, Ava unearthed some app armed with a Van Gough effect and she was all like, “Mama! Let me play with your photos!” So here you have it. And I dig it to be honest — it has a decidedly post-Impressionist feel to it. I’d like to think Monet would be proud, too. Who am I kidding? It’s lacking lilies, Parisian women in oversized white hats and, well, a real paintbrush to canvas. Scratch that, homeboy would hate it.

And here I go off on a tangent again — shocker! Let’s discuss this look du jour, shall we? I’m a huge proponent of mixing high and low designers and this look is a testament to that. Here’s a mishmash of Tory Burch, Chanel, J Brand, American Apparel and a flock of faux hair from a Brazilian babe we shall now call Lola.

Can we please discuss American Apparel T-shirts? Let’s. From Helmut Lang to Feel the Piece to Splendid to James Perse, I’ve tried ’em all and American Apparel still gets the prize for Best in Shirt. They feel amazing to the touch, get better with age, fit loosely and can withstand the test of time in my abusive washer and dryer. And did I mention they’re dirt cheap? I also love their tank tops paired with a bright-colored sports bra for working out.

Who’s your go-to T-shirt brand? I want to know so I can check it out.