Remember the 1991 flick Don t Tell Mom the Babysitter s Dead? The nineties getups that Christina Applegate wore in her role as teen-turned-mom Sue Ellen Crandell were reincarnated (and given a modern twist) in designer Jenni Kayne s pre-fall collection. Red and white office-appropriate jackets were cinched at the waist with chain-metal belts designed in collaboration with Lizzie Fortunato. A pair of ink blue cigarette pants found its match in a structured blazer with a white lapel and pocket detail, and the same color combo appeared on a schoolgirl vest dress styled with kneesocks and Kayne s d Orsay flats, updated this season with silver chains.
Other standout pieces spoke less to the Sue Ellen Crandell inspiration. A ponyhair dress coat and a white eyelet skirt worn with a cropped moto jacket looked right for the sophisticated set. And tailored separates done in a sky blue and black floral pattern would suit an L.A. girl from day to night. Having recently opened her second California store, it s clear that Kayne is trying to keep in mind her wide variety of clients. We d say that this range offers a little something for everybody.
