School-run Chic
Elle McPherson in London on a school run
Elle McPherson, along with Claudia Schiffer and Gwyneth Paltrow have become the poster mothers for chic school-run dressing. So chic in fact, that their looks are avidly chronicled by the paparazzi and have become a subset of day wear.
Yesterday, the NYTs ran an article by Veronique Hyland on mothers in NYC taking their kids to school and the pressure to look fashionable. I commented in the piece that the phenomenon is real and that urban women in general now pay more attention to how they look running around. Granted, I don’t subscribe to runway perfection at 8 am, but yoga pants after lunch (unless you take afternoon classes) is not tres chic either. These women get it right.
Elle again in Isabel Marant red leather pants
Love your blog!
These red leather pants are amazing! Elle is always incredibly chic and cool.
I saw the article and agree with your comment. As I remind myself everyday, “Make a little effort!” Pulling on pants and a great little sweater is as easy as a tennis skirt and t-shirt. I think it sets a good example for my daughter as well.
Love your blog!
Hollye Jacobs
School-runs are when you really look your best….EVERYONE sees you there.
I think it’s an interesting anthropological phenomenon to observe: mothers dressing to impress and outshine other mothers while on the school run. I’m all for being polished and confident in what you wear, but I can see some women going overboard in the “trying” department.
What a fun blog! I love being inspired by all these images of fashionable women.
I’m now a stay at home mommy, but I’m a former boutique owner and still crave to practice my style even if I am just at the playground! I am always in search of Mommy Chic style inspiration…thank you and please bring more to the table!
She is SO CHIC!!!
PS This is my first time to the blog and I LOVE it!! xoxo e&a