As Told By.. Club Monaco

LOVING blazers and trousers? If you're in your right mind, you answered yes. If not, learn to love them! As emerging trends of spring and summer 2011, Club Monaco Public Relations coordinator Tansu Akman-Duffy rocked the look en route to work. She's living colorfully, trendy [and classically with her Ray-Ban shades]. To get this look, read below and take notes! You'll thank me later.

Here are the 4 essentials you need to look like Akman-Duffy! 

Essential #1: Navy Blazer: The navy blazer is the perfect investment piece to pull this look together, and slim you down on top while letting your palazzo pants billow in the wind.
Topshop Premium Navy Shrunken Blazer, $170, available at Topshop, 478 Broadway (between Broome and Grand streets); 212-966-9555. 

Essential #2: Aviator Sunglasses: Bust out these sunnies and add a dose of cool to your look.
SLV x OC Aviators, available at Silver Lining Opticians, 92 Thompson Street (between Spring and Charlton streets); 212-274-9191. 

Essential #3: Beige Clutch: Keeping in line with this look's sophistication slant, a light summer clutch in a neutral tone won't compete with a wilder pair of pants.
Lauren Merkin Clutch, $295, available at Scoop NYC, 473 Broadway #A (between Broome and Grand streets); 212-925-3539.

Essential #4: Palazzo Pants: These pants make us feel glamorous and comfy, the way good summer clothes always should. It's like wearing a skirt but...they're pants! The concentrated shot of color is so pretty, too.
TFNC Wide Leg Palazzo Pants, $64.63, available at ASOS. 

For an inside interview with CM's PR coordinator, click here!

xx, ZM