Shop modern elegance with an editor
The PORTER editors each have their own personal style. Some love bold and bright colors; others prefer to keep their palette on the dark side. Then there are those who indulge in graphic prints and others who pick florals time and time again. Every fortnight, get to know the team’s tastes and style tips as they reveal what’s on their wish list this season and how they’ll be wearing their favorite pieces. Here, Bookings Director KARLA SHIELD shares her pared-back-with-a-twist picks
STYLE RÉSUMÉ
My look in three words… Splash of color.
My style muse is… Grace Jones. Boundary pushing, not afraid of a masculine silhouette and still fabulous at 70!
My repeat-buy item is… Black ankle boots. I would be embarrassed to think about how many I own, but I promise they all do something different.
The item I can’t live without is… White T-shirts. They make everything look cooler.
My favorite piece in my closet is… My orange Loewe Puzzle bag – the color lifts any outfit.
My secret style tip is… Don’t worry if something is in trend. Instead, spend money on something you love that grabs you. The pieces I wear time and time again wouldn’t necessarily be deemed ‘classics’, but they each have something special that brings me back to them.
If I could only wear one designer it would be… One is too hard – Céline with a touch of Sacai and a hint of Isabel Marant.
You will never catch me wearing… Low-cut or strapless anything.
My wish list
“As the weather warms up, I like to keep my silhouette simple and loose with lots of oversized shirts, wide-leg pants and flats. My day-to-day look always includes a piece of denim; either some great jeans or a denim jacket that I can throw on over anything. A little pop of color can help to make you stand out, but I choose my tones carefully and don’t wear them head to toe.”
“A button-down shirt is always chic, easy and works with everything. Team it with jeans for day, then switch out for a pair of silk pants for evening.
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“A throw-on-and-go summer dress is a great way to wear color effortlessly. Team with red lipstick for a little added polish – Tom Ford has the best shades.
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“If in doubt, I throw on a denim jacket. My tip is to go up a size for a relaxed, borrowed-from-the-boyfriend fit.
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“Masculine-inspired tailoring is the perfect foundation for your wardrobe and can be really versatile. I’ll be wearing this shorts suit to a wedding with a pair of bright heels and to the PORTER office with flats.
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