by stylelust on February 8, 2010
With Valentine’s Day being less than a week away, I’ve pulled some items, all in the color pink, to help vamp up your V-day attire. While I hope no one will be wearing pink from head-to-toe, try using one of these items as a pop of color to an existing outfit.
*Dress by Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent (Bloomingdales.com)
There are sooo many ways this can be worn. Try it with a black blazer and black tights, a cropped cardi or belted with a boyfriend cardi, a feminine leather bomber and pumps, or just as it is with great sandals.
*Mulberry Alexa Clutch (Shopbop.com)
Definitely wear this with solid colors, no prints! You don’t want to over-do it. You want the clutch to be your stand-out piece.
*Elizabeth & James Mason Pump (Shopbop.com)
These are too cute to be covered up! Pair them with skinny jeans, a skirt or a dress. I would love them with a pair of skinny jeans, a flowy silk printed top and a neutral (cream or maybe white) blazer. Ugh, perfection!
*Tory Burch Reva Croc Ballet Flats (Shopbop.com)
Flats are easy to dress down but still be stylish in. Wear them with a flare-style jean.
*Essie in Bachelorette Bash (Beauty.com)
I’ve just gotten into Essie nail colors. I wore one of the new spring colors, Van D’Go, to Miami when I went. Loved it. I’ve been looking for Mint Candy Apple. Can’t find it anywhere!
*Beribboned Buds Cardigan (Anthropologie.com)
Try this cardi with a full mini skirt or even a pencil skirt.
*Stella McCartney Ines Bra and Briefs (Net-a-Porter.com)
I think you guys know what to do with this one (wink wink!).
by stylelust on February 5, 2010
Photos by Marcio Madeira
Another of my favorite designers and the last I chose to highlight, Rachel Roy, has outdone herself with her collection for Spring ‘10. I love the sleekness of this collection. The design of her clothing creates a slimming effect. Yes, the models are already very slim, but they do illustrate how well the clothing compliments the female figure. With strong tailoring and draping heavy throughout, you will find an assortment of pieces from T-shirt to cocktail dresses, and separates, as well. Shades of gray and blacks were the main focus, but bright colors (although none are pictured above) were used too.
I love how she played with color in the shoes and accessories. In the second look, the pink clutch adds a pop of color to the gray suit. It looks great, not to mention, I love gray and pink together. the clothing skims the models’ curves and the skirts and dresses hit at the PERFECT length right below the knee caps.
If you’re as excited as I am about this collection, check out more pieces I didn’t post at:
www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-RROY
by stylelust on February 3, 2010
So I’m back from Miami! I had a great time with my friend, Ashley. We barely slept, but we enjoyed ourselves all too much. It was my first time there and definitely won’t be my last. From the beach and the clubs, to the food and the shopping, Miami has it all. I loved the atmosphere and the energy of South Beach. The following picture was taken my second night there before we went out.
I’m wearing a BCBG Max Azria bandage skirt paired with a silk top from Forever 21, a BCBG max Azria belt and shoes by Jessica Simpson (my faves). I love this look because of the black and white and the huge pop of neon-esque pink. The blousy top paired with a slim mini is a look I go with often for it compliments my hips and small top. I’m all about defining the waistline so the belt does that for me. I also kept it light on the accessories.
My last night there I wore a little black dress. Chic and simple I called it. Form-fitting and short, a great combination for me! I got it from BCBG Max Azria and I believe it’s actually a top, but being only 5 feet tall it worked perfectly as a mini dress. Again, very minimal jewelry. I wanted my dress to be the stand-out piece. The sandals I bought from ALDO a couple years back but remain to be a big part of my warm weather wardrobe.
**Trend Alert: Bright pops of color, mini skirt, long-sleeve mini dress and studded belt
Each of these trends will still be seen throughout spring 2010 collections.
by stylelust on January 27, 2010
Photos by Marcio Madeira
This may be my absolute favorite collection I’ve seen thus far. Tracy Reese’s Spring ‘10 collection is something I could see myself in. The color story of tangerine orange, cerulean blue and lemon yellow, with hints of black go great together. Romney Leader writes on Style.com that Reese really wanted to make this new collection more versatile. She didn’t want to make it about dresses only, but separates that you can wear in different ways with other pieces. Mission accomplished! While I still want the dresses, I want everything else too! If I had to narrow down my favorite it would be look 1 and 5. Then looks 2 and 4. Definitely hard decisions. Oh, and those shoes!!
So expect to see girly but sporty clothing from her this coming spring.
Check out her other looks here:
www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-TREESE
by stylelust on January 24, 2010
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I don’t know what it is about this photo that keeps me captivated, but I can’t get enough of it! I tore the page out of the latest Anthroplogie catalog and I now have it taped to my wall. Is it her trendy bob with bangs hairstyle? The crisp white boyfried blazer? The ruffles? The pink, green and white? Or is it a combination of all of the above? I have no intentions of purchasing this outfit, but I love it on the model.
Maybe it’s the unconventional way it’s been put together. I wouldn’t have thought to pair a top with ruffles with a skirt with ruffles. A patterned skirt with ruffles, at that. Normally I try to minimize the use of ruffles. Meaning, if I have a top with ruffles I’ll find a skirt with a simple silhouette, for example. You never want to overdo it. Nonetheless, I love the look and hope you guys do too!
Get it on Anthropologe.com!
White Tie Blazer, $118
Winding Road Tank, $48 (Available in multiple colors)
Landing Field Skirt, $118
by stylelust on January 21, 2010
Photos by Marcio Madeira
Of course I had to post pieces from the new and upcoming BCBG Max Azria Runway collection. There was an abundance of dresses. Minis, mids and maxis in coral, black, white, lime, purple, blue or a variety of all those colors were adorable. A lot of draping was used, as well as, bandaging. They also incorporated a new spin on the T-shirt dress. Sheer fabrics, ruched silk, and draped jersey used in unconventional ways made the collection fresh.
We’re loving the maxi dress!
See more looks at:
www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-BCBG
by stylelust on January 18, 2010
I was recently browsing Shopbop.com (what a surprise) and found these ridiculously crazy booties. The heel is like 5+ inches with a 1.5 inch platform. I was in awe until i saw the $298 price. So I added them to my wishlist, but had no intentions of buying them. At least not right away. I rarely rarely rarely shop at Bebe, but receive their coupons by mail. On one of the models in the pamphlet was the booties! I was so confused because on Shopbop.com they were by Dolce Vita, but here they were being sold at Bebe for $189.
So the question is: would you rather have the name brand or the retailer shoe? Besides the differences in costs, they’re the same shoe. Here I am thinking Dolce Vita designs all of their shoes. Not sure if the Dolce Vita buyers were aware that the shoe they had ordered would be sold in a chain of retail stores for more than $100 less. Bad for Dolce Vita, great for Bebe. Oh, and Bebe has them in white, as well. Shopbop.com only carries them in black.
Which would you choose?
by stylelust on January 16, 2010
Photos by Marcio Madeira
As you probably know, the spring season is slooowly approaching. In stores, on the other hand, it is just about here! Mostly every store I’ve been in over the past couple of weeks has been either full of sale merchandise or very empty. Everyone is patiently awaiting the new spring collections. But until they arrive I’ve managed to find pictures of a few collections from some of my favorite designers.
Keep an eye out for Rebecca Taylor’s Spring ‘10 collection! It’s full of florals, leopard prints, stripes, metallics, polka dots and ruffles. She puts a large emphasis on the shoulders, waist and legs. Legs, standing on sky-high bright floral platforms. She also added floral satchels, envelope clutches and hobos for Spring. My favorite looks out of the six pictured are the first and fourth. I love them! Mixing prints can be tricky, but she has managed to make it look all too easy.
See more from her Spring ‘10 collection at:
www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-RTAYLOR
Stay tuned for looks from BCBG Max Azria RUNWAY, Tracy Reese and Rachel Roy!
by stylelust on January 11, 2010
Many of us have seen Rihanna in this look already. It’s been in numerous magazines and we’ve seen it on entertainment shows on tv. So what exactly was she wearing? A Torn by Ronny Kobo top, Pleasure Doing Business skirt and Miu Miu booties. The cost of this outfit would cost you around $1,000, and that DOES NOT include the jewelry or eyewear. Ouch! Luckily for you guys I found similar alternatives that will cost you a small fraction of the cost. The skirt and top are both from Forever 21, the booties are by Steve Madden and the necklaces and sunglasses are from Urban Outfiitters, totaling about $250!
We’re loving the mini skirt and the bold shoulders, two trends that are carrying over into spring collections due in stores soon. I saw the skirt in Forever 21 and snagged one. The skirt, by the way, comes in four different colors. You can’t go wrong with a price of $10. Love it!
by stylelust on January 5, 2010
It’s a new year and a new decade. There’s no better time to sport a new look to the office than now. Remember Laurie? Here she is in ways we didn’t show before. We dressed her in BCBG Max Azria for these looks, all work-appropriate!
The first look consists of a dress, a cardigan and a waist belt. The cardigan could also be called a wrap since it’s one of those that hangs a lot lower in the front. It can also be worn a few different ways: tied loosely in the front, belted, tossed over the shoulder(s) or simply just left open. The belt was added to accentuate her waist. Without it she would have no shape and the look could appear a little sloppy.
The second look is anything but your average suit. The blazer hangs a bit lower in the front than in the back and comes together at one button. The pants are looser at the top and are more slimming as you go down the leg. Giving the appearance of a skinny pant without being too tight. Perfect for a day at the office. This suit would also look great with a blouse.
The third look brings together a ruffled blouse and a highwaisted pencil skirt. Again, the black band at the top of the skirt accentuates her waist. The simple silhouette of the skirt plays down the fullness of the top so they balance out well. A cropped black cardigan would also be great with this outfit.
While flats could be great and more comfortable for the office, heels make the legs look longer and slimmer. Laurie is wearing pumps by Jessica Simpson and they work perfectly with each of her outfits.
Everything (except the shoes) can be found ON SALE at BCBG.com.
by stylelust on January 1, 2010
by stylelust on December 29, 2009
Not in the mood to wear a cocktail dress or do you simply just want to try something different? BCBG.com has looks that would be great for any New Year’s celebration. I picked two that can be worn a couple of different ways depending on the accessories you choose to wear.
With the first look I chose the Metallic Textured Tube Skirt, tank top, the Hayden Double-Breasted Jacket and the Embellished Slingback Pump. If worn without the jacket you will have a look that is form-fitting and very simple. To complete the look replace the necklace with the waistbelt and add earrings and/or bracelets. The necklace and the belt together would be overwhelming since they are both stand-out pieces. The sheer black tights go nicely, as would opaque black tights.
The second look is the Sequin-Embellished Silk Tunic, the Mason Legging and the Ariana Booties. If you’re really feeling daring try wearing the tunic without the leggings and add the silver heels. If you choose to wear tights, black perhaps, wear black shoes. Wearing shoes that match your tights makes your legs appear longer and it just looks better. I would also limit jewelry with this look since the tunic adds all the sparkle you need. A pair of drop earrings will top the look off.
Shop the look at BCBG.com
by stylelust on December 25, 2009
So I guess a new tradition was born when I chose to make My Special Brownies last year for Christmas. My family loved them and were all too excited when they found out I’d be making them again this year. The recipe is simple. All you need is a box of your favorite brownie mix, all the ingredients they require and any add-ons that you think would top it off. I add chopped pecans to the mix and once it’s in the pan I swirl caramel sauce throughout. Lastly, I coat the top with shredded coconut and cook it until it’s golden brown on top (and when the brownies are done, of course). I’ve also substituted the caramel sauce for milk or white chocolate chips, but like them with the caramel sauce better. Definitely worth trying!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
by stylelust on December 22, 2009
On a budget this holiday season? Forever21 has a solution for you! You can find dresses in an assortment of styles and colors, all under $40!
From left to right:
Dotted Mesh Tiered Dress
Peplum Knit Dress
Gold Splendor Dress
Pleated Bubble Sheen Dress
Single Shoulder Strap Dress
Lace Yoke Dress
by stylelust on December 20, 2009
If it wasnt already apparent, Ashleigh’s main focus this season is to expand her boot collection.
1. Brendal Boots, Aldoshoes.com
2. Ugg Classic Tall Navy, Uggaustralia.com
3. Ugg Bailey Button Bomber, Uggaustralia.com
4. Black Lace Gloves, Justforfun.co.uk
5. Dell Inspiron Mini 10v, Dell.com
