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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Spring Into Pastels (and Brights, Floral and Crops!)


So I know the pieces below may not appear to go together at first glance, but in some weird way, I think they really work!  I like the idea of raising the waistline on a skirt or pant if you choose to wear a crop top. This way too much skin isn't exposed and it looks classy sexy, instead of the unwanted attention kind of sexy.  I love that A-line skirts are more prominent this spring too! They're so springy and  oh-so girly. I also love the vibrant yellow color of the skirt as well.  It really adds character to the entire outfit.  And the length of the skirt is not too long, but also not too short, and just below knee length. So this is a way to wear trends that are a bit edgier, but still with that element of class, which can appear all-too elusive when trying new things.   The fun colors in the bag and bangle also compliment the look and the earrings pick up on the pyramid shape from the bangle, but are in a more neutral gold tone.

Finally, whether you choose to cover up a little bit more, I think adding a lighter toned blazer could help a person tone down the look if you're not completely 100% sold on the crop top alone. I like how this blazer picks up on the lighter flowers in the crop top, so we don't have too many conflicting colors.  Then again, who knows, right?  You might be out and about and decide that, hey!... You look pretty darn good!

I'd definitely give this one a go.  Try incorporating one trendy piece into your outfit (the crop top/high waist, pastels, bright hues, A-line skirt, just-below-the-knee skirt, a floral) or go bold and try a few together.  It takes some time before knowing what looks will compliment your personal style but experimenting with one or two things at a time is a greatly increases the odds of your ability to put it all together well!

 


 
Spring into pastels

Topshop top
topshop.com



Forever New blazer
$47 - forevernew.com.au



Roksanda Ilincic wool skirt
net-a-porter.com



Jimmy Choo black sandals
$995 - profilefashion.com



ALDO satchel handbag
aldoshoes.com



Bangle bracelet
chicastic.com



Stud earrings
bodycentral.com



Gold Love Script
etsy.com



Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope you all are in the mood for a Valentine's day/Grammy Awards 2013 post!  I know I sure am.  Today I combined high and low Valentine's day looks with the Grammys. Why? Because to me there's a common thread between the two.  My favorite look of the Grammys this year by far was Rhianna and her Grammys look inspired my Valentine's day looks! 

Let's discuss the Grammys for just a sec here.  I don't need to analyze a top 3 because really, I was not impressed with most looks.  Maybe because they looked like typical award show looks and by the time you get to the Grammys you're looking for a bit of an edge.  And some people did edge really wrong (ahem! J.Lo!) and some looks fell a bit flat.  Even if the person looked great in a gown, they didn't seem to wow you so much since, by now, you've seen it all before in previous award shows.   A lot of people played it safe but some really rocked it, including Katy Perry, Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys and my favorite dressed star, Rhianna.  Basically these ladies stepped up there game and looked glamorous with a bit of edge done right.  I absolutely love Rhianna's look though, because she never looked this good, this glam or this put together.  No matter how beautiful she is, she always has a funky hair do or style choice that's always edgy but overshadows her true beauty and this year she just shined in a gorgeous red Azzedine Alaïa dress with a sheer peekaboo mid-drift that was just enough skin not to be raunchy.  She was my one and only favorite look from this night.
Image courtesy of Lucky Magazine (luckymag.com)


Unfortunately Katy Perry's peek-a-boob keyhole was just a bit too big to keep the dress from being a 10! One word for that: WHOA! Were it a bit more keyhole-esque and less open-the-front-door, I think she'd be on top with Rhi Rhi. But I love the color, style and fit on her.  And her hair is lovely and simple!


Image courtesy of NY Daily News (nydailynews.com).


I really think if J.Lo. didn't do the really tight top knot, she'd probably looks a million times better.  That hair just killed me because it looked so uncomfortable like it was pulled so tight! A nice, low, curly side ponytail or half up-do might have saved it a bit, but the dress was just underwhelming itself.  We all know she can do better and has! 



What's the deal with the leg?  Way to high cut.  Image courtesy of Huffington Post (huffingtonpost.com)



So in honor of my favorite Grammy look by Rhi Rhi, I took the lovely bright red color and found two Valentine's day looks I think anyone would shine in.  The high end look is a bit more pricey but I love the high-low hemline and one shoulder detail and all it needs is a fierce shoe, chunky cuff and sleek clutch to go along with it.  The low look is great for any date, and paired with a mint blazer (throwing in a bit of Katy's Grammy color) this outfit rocks any type of outing from girls night to a casual date to even a nice night out with your significant other!

I'm not sure what my plans are for tonight but I'm sure they'll involve my special someone and spending time together.  Whatever you do this Valentine's, be it going all out or not much at all, I hope you have a wonderful day!

 



Ri-Ri Inspi(red) Valentine's Day Looks


Aqua dress
bloomingdales.com


Forever new
$52 - forevernew.com.au


H m
$39 - hm.com


Nine West high heel
zappos.com


Anne klein shoes
piperlime.gap.com


Studded handbag
$41 - theiconic.com.au


Diane von furstenberg
stefanibags.com


Stella Dot long necklace
stelladot.com


Monday, January 7, 2013

Winter Look Refresh: Soft hues palette

Happy 2013 to all my DC 30 fashion lovers out there!  I thought I'd start the year off right with putting together a fabulously chic winter ensemble that I could see on many a DC lady out there.  I'm really into the fuzzy earmuffs this season - especially since I got some for my birthday this past year (thanks sis!) and think they're a fun and cozy edition to your winter wardrobe.  Let's face it,  winter clothing, especially when someone (ahem! me...) gets stuck in wearing the same coat/accessories every day.  Hey! I get it.  I'm one of them!  It's so easy to get stuck in this rut because baby, it's cold outside and all I can think of is staying warm.  That is, until I hop onto the Metro and see, not only the cutest dressed girls in DC, but also the depressing winter dressers like myself.  Boy, is the Metro a seriously drab ride in the winter.  I usually rely on my fellow DC fashionistas (fashiontonians as I've heard on this site and loved the ring of it) for inspiration!  Although my signature style is comfort/cozy chic, I do love getting ideas from others.  They're like frosting on the dingy, dirty, sometimes creepy Metro cake!  Come on fellow fashiontonians, let's show the world, and ourselves, what we're made of and kick winter's fashion-challenged  butt!

In that spirit, I'll introduce you to the lovely collage below.  Who doesn't love a nude palette. And this one works for everyone!  Light purple and pinks in makeup, paired with beige and greige (beige + gray) clothing creates a soft and luxe look.  I just love the ease of that messy side braid too.  Looking polished but not-too-done-up is an art form and I really love the ladies who pull this off!  It gives me hope that I may do so one day as well!  I'm just much more of a hair down person who likes to give a sweep of the flat iron over my bangs and sometimes curl the ends before I run out the door.  Finally, who has two thumbs and loves a wool coat with a fur collar?  This gal!

What do you think of the look below?  Any inspiration for pulling something out of your closet to make it work like this?

I'm looking forward to the new year and elevating the blog from a fun read into a must read!  Some upcoming things for 2013 I hope will inspire you to visit more and tell your friends about include, closet crashes of real DC fashionistas, awards season winners and how that affects fashion in our town, what trends to look for in 2013 and which ones I think will stick in DC, and maternity fashion -- with Kate M., Kim K. and J. Simp. all announcing pregnancies around the holidays, who could resist?  I'm particularly excited to see the always fashionable and sensible Kate M.'s looks over the coming months!

Also keep a look out for my upcoming post on what DC fashions should be left behind in 2012. Some may be debatable (I know how ppl love certain brands/items) but I will try to tempt you away with some alternative treats!

Winter Look Refresh: Soft hues palette




Wool coat
$300 - mexx.eu


Stripe tight
anthropologie.com


Chloé high heels
$720 - harveynichols.com


Forever new
$62 - forevernew.com.au



Yellow gold jewelry
windsorstore.com


Giorgio Armani metal aviator sunglasses
$215 - flannelsfashion.com


Accessorize
accessorize.com



Edward bess
$48 - colette.fr