Perfect for fête-filled evenings, you'll shimmer and dazzle in this flashy look. Forever 21's fun and sexy sequin racerback top will definitely make you the center off attention; pair it with Charlotte Russe's silver liquid leggings for a bit of rock chic edge. To balance the look add in some sleek and simple accessories: Hobo International's patent 'Melia' clutch, stack a few of Kenneth Cole's clear 'Pentagon' bangles and Banana Republic's disc teardrop earrings. Complete your ensemble with Steve Madden's stylishly sassy patent 'Mayana' pump.
Almost velvety soft and definitely statement-making hued, blue suede shoes have a bit of retro cool and a lot of modern edge. Whether you opt for wooden soles: Loeffler Randall's graphic wood platform or Steve Madden's 'trufle', snake-skinned straps: Steven by Steve Madden's Fantacy, round or open toes, channeling Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley has never been so stylish.
Take Matthew Williamson's colorfully chic 'Dark Escape' box clutch, throw in New Balance's black sport gym bag, shake it up with a style remix and what have you got? Forever 21's 'Neon Feather' tote for casual day wear that's just as colorfully chic.
An eighties vibe ran through a plethora of jumpsuits at Proenza Schouler spring/summer 09. And as one of THE biggest trends of the season, this look is perfect for gathering runway style inspiration. TopShop's offering of Richard Nicholl's playsuit is an excellent runway inspired piece and comes prepared with a belt of its own and is perfect for a spring day outting. However, to get Proenza Schouler's confident edginess, swap the complimentary belt with Wet Seal's 3 row neon stud belt and add Report Signature's patent leather 'Newbury' sandals for tough-girl chic.
Straight off the runway, Marc Jacobs' quilted and tasseled bags are as adorable as they are coveted. Boost the style status of a simple ensemble with the stylish 'Maria' bag, available in blue or brown quilted leather at farfetch.
Loving Marc Jacobs' style is easy though it can be hazardous to your budget. If this is the case opt for Mod Cloth's 'Debbie Gibson' bag--a vegan friendly option in quilted purple leather.
A versatile bag is always stylish and Foley + Corinna--known for their vintage chic--delivers that panache with their 'Mid City' tote allowing you to schelp your personals Uptown, Midtown or Downtown as an unfolded mid size tote or folded over for a smaller style.
Save on this look with Pietro Alessandro's version of this chic convertible handbag which is also available in orange and natural.
Forever 21's versatile hobo bag is a style steal in faux leather and can also be carried by the handles for a hobo look or folded over and carried with strap as a shoulder bag.
You'll be a diva of style in Christian Louboutin's edgy statement-making 'Deva 120' black suede fringed boots with flirtatious opening at heel; available at Net-A-Porter.com, Saks Fifth Avenue has them in beige.
Dune's 'Zinc' fringed multi strap sandal--available in black, royal blue or tan--makes just as important a fashion statement as the 'Deva 120' (minus the heel opening) but for a lot fewer of your Benjamins.
The one shoulder look was a popular theme for spring/summer 09--from Jil Sander to Michael Kors and scores of other designers-- which looks great on the body-con dress. The Row's chic Italian-made long sleeve 'Warwick' dress, available at Barneys New York, is definitely a style splurge, so if you need to save look over to Jay Godfrey's one-shouldered number with 3/4 sleeve. Or you can get this major look for a mini price (in comparison to the others) with TopShop's 3/4 sleeve one shoulder jersey dress, available in purple (shown), coral or a navy blue & white striped pattern.
The perfect shoe to transcend all seasons, Fendi's classic yet edgy black patent 'Vertebrae' (available at Barneys New york) is cool and chic for spring and summer; pair with tights for autumn and winter wear.
The just as chic 'Merriee' from Steve Madden is high in style (but not in price) and in addition to black patent, it's also available in blush and gold leather.
Go long and bold in colorfully printed maxi dresses. Grab your sun shades and thong sandals to stroll the island shops in Forever 21's 'Island Flower' maxi dress. Or cover up your bikini in style with Arden B's stretch 'Paisley Sublimination' maxi. Perfect for a casual summer evening out, Forever 21's 'Summer Night' maxi dress will look great with wedges.
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
