Posts for February 2009
Style Steal: Blumarine Spring 09
Go for a soft spring look in a bright tank and flirty white floral detailed skirt. To achieve Blumarine's spring runway look unevenly roll the sleeves of your trench while leaving it unbuttoned and randomly tying the belt to cinch the waist. Wrap a cable knit necklace-or the like-around your neck, try Urban Outfitters' 'Renata' knits beaded necklace. Grab Aldo's 'Glanroan' career satchel, slide on a pair of ankle strap platforms and you're runway ready.
Personal Style: Bamboo Breeze
topper for this warm-weather ensemble.
BREEZE
BAMBOO
Window Shopping: Prints Charming
If you've ever been skeptical of colors and prints, swimwear is a perfect way to play with them, on a smaller scale. Fortunately the spring season, and Anthropologie, brings a bevy of charming prints for you to try; whether you opt for Tibi’s zany zigzag, Hayden-Harnett’s painterly streaks, Syla’s leafy motifs or Ondademar’s fringe & beads, make your pool- or seaside statement with boldly printed pieces.
Style Steal: (Reader Request) Rihanna
Preppy meets flirty is Rihanna's look. Mixing pieces from iconic style genres is a perfect way to make the most of your wardrobe. To get Rihanna's style take a mini circle skirt, try Delia's 'Susanna' skirt, and top it with a blue button up, try Brooks Brother's fitted oxford, and roll the sleeves just below the elbow. Place a double strand of pearls around your neck and a bangle and single strand of pearls on your wrist. A pair of tan strappy sandals, like Boutique 9's Joleen, will complete this chic look.
Splurge.Save.Steal.: Caged In
Birdcage bootie
We are sorry to report that splurging on Givenchy’s original birdcage bootie is no longer an option as they are sold out everywhere. Fortunately we have found two very cool and just as chic Save and Steal options for you to ponder: confining your feet to Steve Madden’s patent and suede ‘Sallina’ caged pump is a stylish save while Wet Seal’s cut out replica, which comes in black or gold is a cheap but chic steal. Whatever you decide either shoe has more than enough flare and knockout style to get you noticed.
Saturday's Style Steal
Style Hunter: Bag Velvet
Whether accented with patent or croc skin, slouchy or structured, you can't go wrong with a soft, velvety bag that adds a little luxe to your look.
Style Steal: Katie Holmes & Reese Whitherspoon
The look is oversized, relaxed and totally on trend. Step out in comfort and style with the relaxed fit, casual and worn-in look of the boyfriend jean- -cuffed and rolled at the ankle or long and loose. For Katie's style top your favorite white tank with a v-neck sweater one or two sizes bigger for the baggy look and push up the sleeves. Get Reese's style by rolling/cuffing your jeans and cutting them across the knees if they aren't already ripped, and top them with a loose fitting tee. Add ballerinas for both and you're comfortably chic and ready to roll.
style is so personal . . . it is a visual extension of thoughts, feelings and moods, which is why it can change ever so subtly or in the most grandeur fashion and, when it is genuine, can never truly be wrong.
~ terra black
noun, [stahyl - ol - uh - jee]
1. knowledge that enables a mode of expressing oneself by selecting and arranging apparel & accessories which become clearly and effectively complementary and or successful on the wearer
2. having knowledge of a particular, distinctive, or characteristic mode of dressing that references a group, period, person, personality, etc.
3. knowing what is, as well as how to execute, an elegant, fashionable, or luxurious mode of dressing
karen @ where did u get that?
beth @ b. jones style
nini @ nini's style
tysha @ shop now save later
kelly @ the glamourai
tamia @ the style sample
terra @ terra black
taylor @ sterling style
vanessa @ the haute pursuit
rachel @ rachel zoe
jane @ sea of shoes
susie @ style bubble
