Summer is when I’m out so, I want to be prepared at all times to “drop by” or “stop in” a party of impromptu gathering wherever it may be…. This look makes me think I can go anywhere and be ready! skirt (on sale!) earrings sandals striped tee Party Drop In by blueprint4style featuring a cat print top
Any college girl heading back to school likely finds it a bit difficult to keep her wardrobe fresh and on-trend without blowing her book money….but Kmart and Sears are excellent options to help her make affordable fashion statements! Here they took one dress and did it up four different ways….. Which is your favorite? The “chic” look is my fave…plus a colorful belt! When you think of Kmart and Sears, think of brands like Bongo, Levi’s, French Connection, Kardashian Kollection
Ok it’s not your wedding event but, you still need to look cute (just in case one of the groomsmen is hot) and not too over-the-top. We covered your rehearsal dinner, Saturday pool party, girls night out (aka the last hoorah), and travel. Plus we threw in your beauty essentials like this seasons’s best nail color by Butter London, sun care coverage, a bright red lip (always), and a healthy glow with NARS multiple! My favorite pieces are the Zara
White is clean and fresh. White is a sure signal of warm weather. White looks chic. This look from Zara is spring {& summer} ready… Style note: she’s rocking a navy blue blazer with black heels…and it still looks great! Get the look: BLAZER WITH BOX SHOULDER – WHITE TWILL TROUSERS –HIGH HEEL VAMP SHOE
I’ve been slipping on my plus-size insights and while many of the posts are flexible enough to size up (or down), and provide the versatility to go from work to weekend, sometimes we all just need a little extra love! I love this combination ~ it goes to work with a fitted blazer on top along with a pair of straight leg pants; and then takes you into the night or weekend by losing the blazer and adding a metallic
I’m not planning to do any special outings but, if you’re doing any host of high-priced, overcrowded events then you need to look hot! Bring in the new year with a little edge (leather) and lots of fem (hi-low sweetheart neckline dress) ~ a look like this….. Shopping List: dress – beaded minaudiere – leather waterfall jacket – Reiss shoes – bracelet
When I get dressed in the colder months, I admit that I’m not nearly as creative or colorful instinctively. My gut is to be warm {everyone knows I’m always cold} but, somewhere in the getting-ready process the stylist in me kicks in and I want to look kinda snazzy too! When I run out whether to a lunch meet up, a business meeting, a client session, or personal shopping, I seem to get compliments on my overall look, so I
I was asked by Oh, How Civilized {a cool blog by Jee that looks at the more ‘civilized’ side of a fashionable lifestyle} to create a look for high tea ~ the catch is it had to be ready for New York City high society Earl Grey. My goal was to create a look that was ladylike and appropriate but presented a bit of edge and “pause” for the onlooker. It has lace but also studs and a choker. BTW
If I were going to play up the neutral tones of understated elegance, this might be a great play! Carine Roitfeld, former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Paris, takes blush tones and makes them pop!! The pencil skirt is anything but ordinary, and the wrap-style blouse falls perfectly unkept. Do you agree?
No one wants to say it but summer will soon be gone and replaced with the brisk, cool days of fall and the accompanying foliage. That said, I found a most perfect drape biker jacket that has ideal attributes for now and fall. the cut is flattering to a variety of figures {makes those shorter in stature appear taller; and even creates a leaner silhouette} very few colors look better on a tan than off white the herringbone tape and
I love Lucky Magazine not just because it’s interactive and does hi-low well, but because it provides quite a bit of food for thought. I pulled this look right from its pages: it’s perfect chic for everyday and while the colors don’t “match”, tey work together wonderfully to create a sleek sophisticated yet understated style. Which is your favorite piece? Mine is the wool-blend pencil skirt by Joe Fresh ($69)….{you know I’m going to scoop it}
This is a fun look for a weekend in Miami, a day of vintage shopping, an afternoon stroll with brunch plans included, the weekend jazz fest in the park, or just running errands {in hopes of seeing him}. It’s laid back, feminine, casual, easy, relaxed, vibrant, complementary, and pulled together ~ after all, you are a busy, chic woman on-the-go, correct? Shopping List: Cream linen inverted pleat skirt ($64, Topshop) ♥ Converse Jack Purcell Plimsolls ($84, Converse) ♥ Colorblock stripe top ($50,
Shopping List: striped tee: basi at yoox, $50 cuffed bermudas: alice & olivia, $198 two-tone flats: aldo , $63 waterfall cardigan: house of fraser, $180 crossbody bag: christopher kon, $78
It’s Friday around 6:30am, you have to get up and get out quickly. You want to look stylish and a bit flirty, but you also want color because you’ll be going out for drinks after work. You’ve got a nice white v-neck tank top, now what? Shopping list: Colorblock striped skirt, $29.99 ♦ Beach club blazer, $68 ♦ Boutique 9 navato pump, $69.99 {this is on sale at Ideeli right now} Ready, set, go!
Yes, I admit it~ I’m good for grabbing colorful tees to add “a splash of color” to my jeans but they’re always solids! I’ve committed to stopping that craziness because the multi-colored tops allow me to wear them with more looks, and add a bit of spice to my everyday uniform ~ and here’s my chance! Shopping: J. Crew colorblock stripe-slash henley, $45; Marc Jacobs back pocket small clutch, $298; ASOS a-line midi skirt in leather, $81; Rag & Bone
A question everyone seems to ask me as a stylist is, “How can I do casual better?” The answer lies in nailing three things: fit ~ nothing slouchy or oversized material ~ All-American denim (but it’s dark) and leather pop of color ~ {in another pic} she adds a touch of color I happened upon this picture of Emmanuelle Alt, French Vogue‘s Editor-in-Chief and it was a great glimpse at easy, effortless chic. Everything she’s wearing fits, she opts for dark
Last week while at Blissdom 2012, I sported a fun & apparently very Blissdom-esque look compliments of Lands’ End Canvas. And it could have been yours ~ all you had to do was leave a comment about the look and you were entered! Well, the time has come to announce the winner…. Ellen Seidman! As soon as we hear from Ellen, we’ll send out her gift certificate so she can get the Blissdom or something totally different. As a Brand
This look is our version of feminine biker chic with zest! The yellow says ‘spring is sprung‘, the styling of the biker jacket (which I scooped last week) screams “I’m edgy”, and the full midi ponti skirt and boucle material of the jacket emphasize the ‘ultra feminine’ side = together they are absolutely lovely for running around, to work, after hours, or Saturday hanging out! Shopping List: Cap toe canvas ballet flats, available at Old Navy, $23 {available in navy
I’ve always dug Shopbop and wanted to share some great looks they created that work….for moving from day to dinner, work to weekend, and in between. They’re giving me a few ideals (style note: look for how often items are repeated but for completely different outfits!)
It’s a question all of us have to answer especially in a city like DC, or anyone who dares to brave the next nine months of election hoopla. I love this look because it’s not too dressy or over-the-top but also not too casual (the kiss of death!). It takes basic black and adds a bit of metallic to add pop and polish! Every woman on the go should own a tuxedo jacket {MUST HAVE #4} like this one by Religion
One of my new favorite sites is Le Catch (run by the current West Coast Editor of Lucky Magazine) and a fellow “destination blog for 2012” compliments of Stephanie Johnson. I saw this skirt and decided to post about it ~ after I purchased it. When I saw it, I knew it was going to be one of the items that I’d regret for my foreseeable future if I didn’t pounce on it. Dress it down on the weekend with
Splendid cowl-neck stretch jersey dress, $98 Steve Madden Bevv, $69.95 (Tuesday) Matt & Nat Laroux studded clutch, $99 (Friday) Nine West Lemon, $62 (Wednesday) Betsey Johnson shoe, $90 (Thursday) Arielle de Pinto Decollete Shard necklace, $755 (Wednesday) Penny Loves Kenny Terta pump, $49 (Friday) Safari, So near scarf…similar item, $18 (Thursday) Needless to say, I love this entire week of chic. The dress is simple enough to work with several different color and styles, but with another flair to stand
I love this new weekly post that we’ve been doing….it features one item worn several different ways to get you through an entire week. This week, it’s stunning multi-colored flat by Bruno Magli worn several different ways to take you from runway to walkway, and from desk to date! Mango sleeveless dress, 55 J Crew long sleeve top, $50 Short sleeve top, 65 Dorothy Perkins red blazer, 40 Vince stretch twill pants, $84 Milly rhinestone skirt, $365 Missoni tailored pants, 285
Stripe cardigan, $36 Steven Alan high waisted pants, $250 Mulberry wooden sandal, $835 Alexander Wang tote handbag, $895 Juicy Couture tie necklace, $30
Madewell cashmere top, $125 Nili Lotan linen top, 122 GBP Summer pants, 40 GBP Lace up shoes, $269 ASOS leather clutch, 45 GBP Haberdash House chain jewelry, 25 GBP Day 3 of the Memorial Day weekend is all about comfort…and room to feast! This outfit allows for stylish comfort and the tank and cardigan combo mean you’ll be able to go from midday heat to evening breezes without much ado. I love the colorful sneakers which keep it dressed
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