The 5th Sunday

I tend not to look ahead in the calendar to see when there will be five Sunday's in any given month when crafting the first Sartorial Compass post, so of course today {still being in April} really threw me for a loop.  So instead of posting more photos from the adorable Rachel Bilson, I figured took this as the perfect opportunity to post some photos of a few Sartorial Compass alumni being awesome.

Diane Kruger has been looking insane lately.

Diane looking stellar in Derek Lam, and her costar on the left, sure knows how to rock a midi!

Zoe Saldana mixes textures and patterns like a pro.

I am IN LOVE with Kate's sporty chic-ness out and about in L.A.

This weekend has been beautiful in NYC, enjoy the rest of your Sunday!!

Sartorial Compass: Rachel Bilson, Trailblazer

Rachel Bilson, April's pint-sized Sartorial Compass knows that great style isn't rocket science.  She knows that sticking to the basics of classic American style means you can still be the coolest girl around.  Blazers, denim and all around cuteness abound in this latest group of photos of R-Bils.

 Black blazers + pink + ruffles = too cute!

 The bright coral blazer, nude dress and Margiela heels in the center is perfect, so effortless but striking.  And who doesn't love a blazer, tee and jeans?

Party blazers!!  I love a moto shaped jacket, especially when it's made in jacquard like in the center...major points for that one, and the way that she paired the mustard dress with the wine colored velvet is genius. 

photos via style.com, people.com, justjared 

Sartorial Compass: Rachel Bilson, In Print

Rachel Bilson is open to trying everything.  One day she'll be an expert at color-blocking and the next she goes with all over print.  There are so many great prints for us to choose from during the spring and going into summer but sometimes it's overwhelming.  Hopefully she can help guide you to the perfect print for spring!

 Red pants, patterned blouse and an animal print, and it works seamlessly.

 At the 2010 Met Gala Rachel Bilson, like Maggie Gyllenhaal, chose a dress from the Louis Vuitton Spring collection, it was such a perfect print and fit on her!

Will this inspire you to find the perfect prints for the season?  

photos via style.com, people.com and justjared

Sartorial Compass: Rachel Bilson, Double C Darling

As with many past Sartorial Compass', Rachel Bilson loves and is beloved by the house of Chanel.  Always one to make it her own, she pulls off sparkles and tweed like a pro.

She loves black.  {the strapless is my favorite, such a perfect silhouette}

She loves white.  {hello shimmery tweed fringe}

She loves more black.  {<3 it all, all day everyday}

And she loves shimmers and sparkles all over.  {70's disco queen look on the left is my favorite...and yes she could pass as a ballerina}

To be clear, not everything Chanel is wonderful, but everything Chanel, that she picks is perfect.  There is nothing too girly, or matronly about any of these looks, and she pulls them off with {seemingly} very little effort.  Which Chanel look is your favorite on Ms. Bilson?

Sartorial Compass: Rachel Bilson, at the 'Port

Seeing stylish celebrities at the airport always inspires me for my next trip.  As one of the more photographed celebs out there, Rachel Bilson, is often spotted at the airport, and she never travels without her style.  Signature airport items include hats, denim, stripes and booties {and she never leaves home without her pillow}.  In her first week as Sartorial Compass, she shows us how it's done at the airport!

 Stripes and breezy bottoms are a must.  I love those super loose chambray pants, bottom left.  

 Chunky knits are a must.  Bonus points for olive green and super cute sunnies.

Hats on hats on hats.  A bowler, a knit cap and a fedora, all equally flattering and adorable.  And I'm sort of obsessed with the Burberry puffer coat in the center photo.  

Are you feeling inspired by Rachel for your next trip to the airport?  This is gonna be a good month for Sartorial Compass.  There are too many cute looks to choose from!

photos via style.com, people.com, justjared