clockwise: necklace 49.99 || sweater 284.56 || wrap bracelet 125 || cuff bracelet 145 || clutch 1,995
|| sweater 495 || earrings 68 || (similar earrings 13.80)
|| sweater 495 || earrings 68 || (similar earrings 13.80)
Showing posts with label ASOS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ASOS. Show all posts
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August 18, 2011
Craving clutches
I was sitting in an hour of traffic the other day and randomly thought, "I could really use a big envelope clutch to keep all my papers, rather than carrying around this unorganized-black-hole-of-a-bag." I believe when I have these random thoughts, it's the Universe trying to tell me something. (And yes, the Universe cares as much about my accessories as I do.) I was thinking a deep red, cognac or nude. I actually found the perfect nude, but it's also a perfect $645 YSL. So here are a few more accessible options. Which one do you like?
clockwise: 1 ASOS 34.48 || 2 ASOS 94.81 || 3 ModCloth 37.99 || 4 BCBG 61.20
April 11, 2011
Top it off
I was recently reading questions about what tops are cool and comfortable to wear in the summer as a replacement for your basic t-shirt. While I generally advise quality over quantity - and by quality, I mean, something you'll wear over and over again and will last through the wears - summer is not the time for that. Summer pieces are light and flimsy, so whether it's $20 or $200, the fabric won't stand through too many washes.
Here are some ideas for you, all under $25:
Here are some ideas for you, all under $25:
February 28, 2011
Gray days
Someone told me that she wears bright colors when she's tired to brighten her face and (hopefully) detract from the circles under her eyes. So today, I looked for a bright color in my closet and the best I could come up with was a gray tee. It worked with the cloudy morning. I have a problem wearing bright colors on gray days.
I was also wearing a blazer with the sleeves rolled, and while it's different than your average suit-y jacket, you can't see the details in my horrible self-portraits, so it came off. And I actually wore flats all day but threw on heels for an afternoon meeting. They stayed on through the commute home because sometimes, a girl's be gotta taller than an eight-yr-old.
The soft, slouchy tee with blazer and stretchy skinny pants are so comfortable, I think I'll wear this for the rest of the week. I might change up the accessories....but probably not.
Make it work for you:
I was also wearing a blazer with the sleeves rolled, and while it's different than your average suit-y jacket, you can't see the details in my horrible self-portraits, so it came off. And I actually wore flats all day but threw on heels for an afternoon meeting. They stayed on through the commute home because sometimes, a girl's be gotta taller than an eight-yr-old.
The soft, slouchy tee with blazer and stretchy skinny pants are so comfortable, I think I'll wear this for the rest of the week. I might change up the accessories....but probably not.
Make it work for you:
- Wear ballet flats, like these ultra sweet gray wool maryjanes, instead of heels
- Throw on a bright coral floral scarf (say that three times fast!) or a long gold/coral bead necklace
- Add a cardigan - I'd take this fair isle one
- Wear tall brown boots like these gorgeous over-the-knee-I've-had-them-forever pair. (Yes, you can wear brown and black together. And you can wear black and navy together. Do it.)
September 25, 2010
Hue new
Wearing a solid outfit in a neutral like camel, black or gray is easy and always classic. It makes you appear taller and slimmer and doesn't take much planning to pull it off.
Wearing a solid outfit in one color, on the other hand, is a little harder to pull off. The trick is to keep within the same shade, but not exactly the same color -- unless of course you are living in a retirement community in Florida wearing your jogging suit before tonight's game of canasta.
This fall, designers are showing bright colors from head-to-toe:
Below are a couple of more practical options in berry and lime sherbet to inspire you.
Wearing a solid outfit in one color, on the other hand, is a little harder to pull off. The trick is to keep within the same shade, but not exactly the same color -- unless of course you are living in a retirement community in Florida wearing your jogging suit before tonight's game of canasta.
This fall, designers are showing bright colors from head-to-toe:
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Purple long sleeve sweater, Victorias Secret $29 (orig $38)
Purple tiered skirt, Charlotte Russe $10.99 (orig $22.50)
Lime cashmere sweater, Bluefly $89 (orig $240)
Sage green cargo pants, LOFT $19.99 (orig $59)
Gray knitted cuff boot, asos $71.51 (orig $193.76)
September 24, 2010
What to wear now & later: the men's shirt
Nothing exciting in your closet? Time to look into your husband's/boyfriend's/baby daddy's and dig out one of his well-worn button up shirts. (Try to find the one without the hot sauce stain.) They're soft, cotton, and classic...and best of all, they smell like his delicious cologne.
Who knew there was a whole new world of outfits to be made out of his stuff!? Here are a couple of suggestions on how to style it:
Who knew there was a whole new world of outfits to be made out of his stuff!? Here are a couple of suggestions on how to style it:
Men's chambray shirt, Gap $41.99 (orig $49.50)
French terry short, Victoria's Secret $19.50 (orig $35.50)
Chunky gold ring, ASOS $ 20.25
Croc wood wedge, Theory $99 (orig $295)
September 20, 2010
What to wear now & later: scarves
School is in session, football season has begun, the Halloween decorations are on display at Target, fall fashion season has supposedly arrived....so why is it still 90 degrees outside? And more importantly, what's a stylish mom to wear right now?
Answer: scarves. Wrap a lightweight scarf around your neck with a plain tank top or v-neck tee back with shorts and gladiator sandals. So easy. When the weather finally cools, you can wear that scarf draped around a trench coat or cardigan or pair it back with a long sleeve tee.
The scarves listed below are all under $20 and add instant chic to a basic jeans and tee look. For those of you who lack skills in the scarf-wrapping department, you can pick up a basic circle scarf (also called infinity scarf) where the work is already done for you - just throw it on like you would a necklace.
Answer: scarves. Wrap a lightweight scarf around your neck with a plain tank top or v-neck tee back with shorts and gladiator sandals. So easy. When the weather finally cools, you can wear that scarf draped around a trench coat or cardigan or pair it back with a long sleeve tee.
The scarves listed below are all under $20 and add instant chic to a basic jeans and tee look. For those of you who lack skills in the scarf-wrapping department, you can pick up a basic circle scarf (also called infinity scarf) where the work is already done for you - just throw it on like you would a necklace.
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September 5, 2010
White hot
Not wearing white after Labor Day is as old a rule as not mixing black and navy or wearing matching belt-shoes-purse. Aside from summer weight fabrics, you can wear white all year round. (Exceptions to that rule are: no white hosiery, white shoes or white bags. Sure some people can pull it off, but most will look like Nurse Betty.)
Here are a couple of ideas to wear white now:
Look 1: Turn your summer white jersey dress to fall by layering a faux-fur vest over a long cardigan and pairing with over-the-knee boots.
Look 2: White jeans work all year when worn with a long wrap cardigan and booties. Add a khaki sequin-front tank to add sparkle and texture.
Here are a couple of ideas to wear white now:
Look 1: Turn your summer white jersey dress to fall by layering a faux-fur vest over a long cardigan and pairing with over-the-knee boots.
Click on links below to purchase or view retailer's site:
Faux fur vest, Old Navy $29.50
Tunic dress, Vila $20.22
Double wrap bracelet, J.Crew $26.50
Look 2: White jeans work all year when worn with a long wrap cardigan and booties. Add a khaki sequin-front tank to add sparkle and texture.
Click on the links below to purchase or view retailer's site:
Wrap cardigan, Old Navy $49.50
Suede lace up boot, ASOS TOTALLY $185.35
Happy Labor Day!
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