Category: LOOK
-
Red Carpet Recap
While I may not be a huge fan of sitting through award shows, I am very into red carpet fashion. Last night, I made notes as to which Oscar looks were my favorites. Here are my top five. Please note how many are sequined. 1. Mila Jovovich 2. Jessica Chastain
-
Perfect Palette
I first heard about this eye make-up palette from Mindy Kaling‘s blog. She describes it as being great for travel, which I completely agree with, but I think we can go a step further. It’s perfect for everything. In one palette, you’ll find the tools to create both day and evening looks. Rich browns, a…
-
Fashion Friday: Pastels
One of the huge trends for spring and summer this year is pastels. Designers around the globe marched whispy fabrics and structured silhouettes in mint, pale pick, soft orange, lilac and sky blue down the runway. The results are pretty, dreamy pieces that can best be described as either ladylike or womanly.
-
Dotty
It’s entirely possible there’s something in my DNA that gives me a predisposition to love polka dots. The proof is in my family history where our affection for them goes back a few generations. While we all have very different styles, polka dots are where we connect. Seeing them scattered across clothes or really anything makes me very happy.…
-
Fashion Friday: Midi Skirts
Midi skirts came back on to the season last spring. A retro-inspired look, I initially thought I’d post about them then, but was discouraged by their wearability. For shorties like me, they can chop our legs into small pieces and add weight. But as many trends do, they grew on me, and I think these…
-
Fashion Friday: Structured Bags
This season structured bags are back, and while their shape is ladylike and prim, don’t assume the look is. These classic handbags have been reimagined in metallics, bright colors and patterns. That being said, if you’re going to invest in a more expensive version, I’d go with a neutral, because this purse will last you for years.…
-
Fashion Friday: Capes
When I was a little girl, I loved playing dress up. One of my favorite items was a long, hooded, white, faux fur cape that had belonged to my Grandma. It made the perfect snow queen costume. Capes have always resonated with me, and this last weekend I caught My Fair Lady on Turner Classic Movies. There…
-
Fashion Friday: Houndstooth
If you’ve picked up a fashion magazine in the last few months, then you’ve probably seen the new ad campaign for Ferragamo. In it, they feature one of the “new” trends for fall, houndstooth. A sucker for black and white, I’ve long been a fan of this graphic print. There’s something about it that feels modern…
-
Fashion Friday: 9 to 5 Chic
I had every intention of talking about the Navajo trend today, but when looking for good examples of it, I didn’t have a lot of luck. So, I decided to switch gears and tell you about a new, favorite blog of mine. I discovered 9 to 5 Chic last week and am already obsessed. Since…
-
Fashion Friday: Lace
Lace has been a big trend for a couple of years, and when I started thinking about this post, I thought my adoption of it was pretty recent. Apparently, this is not the case. I submit to you this story: “In middle school, my family went on a cruise. My parents let me buy one “grown-up” dress…