We asked: Would you wear Horizontal Stripes?
You said: Yes to Horizontal Stripes, with 75% of the vote.
Style tip? Horizontal Stripes get a bad reputation for figure flattery, since they can make you look wider than you actually are. But it’s all in how you wear your stripes. Small, narrow stripes are pretty easy to wear by themselves. And you can counteract the widening effect of wide horizontal stripes by wearing them in moderation–such as under a jacket. Plus, you can take advantage of the widening effect by wearing them on a part of your body that you’d like to widen. If you have narrow shoulders, for instance, you can wear horizontal stripes at the shoulderline to visually balance them out.
Next question: When it comes to pants, high waisted silhouettes are growing in popularity. But what do you think? Tell us, would you wear High Waisted Pants? Cast your vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Striped Tie Tank | $34.50 at Gap.
Posted by Trisha on May 5th, 2008 in Men, Trend, Trend Predictives, Trendscape, Trendscape, What's In and What's Out, Women |
Q: At 5′1, 110 pounds, and a size 32DD, I cannot find a dress that fits me correctly. Strapless dresses are impossible. I really need a dress that I can wear a bra with and that doesn’t show off too much cleavage.
A: For maximum figure flattery, we’d recommend a scoopnecked or v-necked dress that hits at knee-length. The neckline will allow you to wear a bra (and won’t show too much cleavage), and the knee length hemline will be especially flattering on your petite frame. Here’s Omiru’s top picks for figure flattering dresses for extremely curvy petites:
Our $$$ Picks:
Maggy London Cascade Front Chiffon Dress | $158 at Nordstrom
Isn’t this color simply gorgeous? The flowy fabric will drape nicely over your curves, though the hemline may need to be raised to knee length for maximum figure flattery.
Adrianna Papell Empire Waist Charmeuse Dress | $138 at Nordstrom
The color is great, as is the neckline. What we don’t like is the full blouson sleeves–which may be too much for your petite frame.
Our $$ Picks:
Calvin Klein Voile Party Dress | $118 at Nordstrom
This dress is great for a summery occasion, and the scoop neckline will work well for your figure.
Maggy London Silk Chiffon Halter Dress | $98 at Nordstrom
The halter neckline and the knee-length skirt are excellent for figure flattery.
Our $ Picks:
Lush Bubble Dress | $22.80 at Forever 21
The bubble skirt may help you balance out your figure…plus we love the gorgeous Jade color.
Ella Dress | $22.80 at Forever 21
Thanks to the cutout, this dress reveals ever-so-subtly. And the belted shape will help you naturally play up your curves.
Have a great tip about dresses for extremely curvy petite women? Share it with us in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on May 2nd, 2008 in Figure Flattery Guide, Q&A, Shopping Guide, Women, Women's |
Save the date: Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11) is fast approaching. If you haven’t started shopping for your mom, here’s Omiru’s five picks for Mother’s Day gifts:
Candles
Luxe Glass Candle | $32 at Paddywax
We’re huge fans of Paddywax candles–especially the glass candles from the luxe collection.
Stationery
Black and White Story Set of 20 Notecards | $34 at Kate Spade
For the mom who loves corresponding with her family and friends snail mail style. We love this set of chic Kate Spade notecards for their graphic sensibility and playful nature.
Fashion
Silk Peony Wrap | $69 at Banana Republic
Give your mom the gift of effortless style with this gorgeous silk peony wrap. Bonus? It’s one size fits all, so you’ll always have the right size.
Chocolates
Exotic Truffle Collection | $40 for 16 pieces at Vosges
Give mom a taste of the world with this collection of truffles, infused with exotic flavors from around the globe.
Art
Affordable Art | from $20 at 20×200
This particular piece is nearly sold out–there are only 2 left (at $2000 each). But you can find many more affordable pieces for $20+, with new art appearing on site every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Not finding something that’s just right? Surprise your mom with a destination gift–like a weekend trip to her favorite vacation spot.
Posted by Trisha on May 1st, 2008 in Shopping Guide, Women |
How do you wear a blazer with a casual shirt? Match the informality of your shirt–be it a polo, henley or t-shirt–to your jacket. Choose a unstructured jacket in a casual cotton instead of your traditional wool.
You could always try the plain t-shirt under the blazer (or layered tees), but you can take the outfit up a notch by layering a fitted polo shirt over a t-shirt. Bonus points for a brightly colored tee–we love the splash of color this creates at the neckline.
Finish the outfit off with a casual belt (woven, not leather) and a pair of stylish sneakers.
Have a great tip about how to wear a blazer with a casual shirt? Share it with us in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on April 29th, 2008 in How To, Men, Men's, Ready Made Outfits |
Even though April’s nearly over, the rainy weather is not. Here’s Omiru’s top umbrella picks to keep you dry in style, whatever your personal style may be:
Elegant
Eliza Black Devore Lace Umbrella | $35 (approx) at Brollies Galore
Modern
Bubble Manual Stick Umbrella | $16.99 at Target
Flirty
Retro Chic Polka Dot Umbrella | $26 at Brollies Galore
Artsy
Pink Dahlia Umbrella | $40 (approx) at Raindrops
Posted by Trisha on April 29th, 2008 in Shopping Guide, Women |
We asked: Would you wear Short Shorts?
You said: No to Short Shorts, which only got 30% of the vote.
Style tip? Short Shorts are best on those blessed with thin legs. For those of us with less-than-perfect legs, a knee length short is more flattering. That said, short shorts can visually elongate the leg–so if you’re petite, they can work in your favor.
Next question: We just ran a feature on horizontal stripes, which have a bad reputation for figure flattery. But what do you think? Tell us, would you wear Horizontal Stripes? Cast your vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Mary Striped Short | $19.99 at Forever 21.
Posted by Trisha on April 28th, 2008 in Trend, Trend Predictives, What's In and What's Out, Women |
While we take our weekend break, we want to introduce you to a few other high quality fashion blogs. Here’s what’s going on for this Week in Chic:
A Few Goody Gumdrops says to get ahead in red in the Louis Vuitton French Riviera patent leather pumps.
Coquette loves dressing up in cute blouses for Spring.
Fashiontribes piles on the charming, non-cheesy craftsy jewelry.
I’m Not Obsessed shows you how to get Famke Janssen’s sunglasses for less.
Stylenotes features some eco-chic deals in honor of Earth Day.
The Coveted gets results with skincare superstars.
The Fashionable Housewife dishes on how to find hidden deals for just about anything. It’s Haggling 101!
Headed for a Botox party? Let this little tidbit from The Organic Beauty Expert go to your head!
Lux Lotus has a new philosophy and a new red carpet to roll out.
Supermodel Agyness Deyn knows that long dresses are not just for formal occasions observes V-Style.
Cute flats for under $100! The Fashion Bomb scrimps stylishly.
Cheap Jap advises white not to wear..and which white is right.
Fashion, evolved has a cute scissor graphic tee for your fave crafter or sewing nut.
Pictured: Stewart + Brown Gathered Hoodie | $176 at Tobi.
Posted by Trisha on April 27th, 2008 in Off Topic |
Welcome to a Special Sampler Edition of the Friday
Fashion Hotlist. This week, we present to you Our Favorite Goodies from the Sampler to show you the best of the best from independent crafters and artists.
1800s Button Hair Pins | $12 at Allie’s Adornments
These century old buttons in Allie’s designs traveled from England, France, Germany, Bohemia, and old estates of the eastern United States.
I love you Deer Letterpress Cards | $4 at Don’t Press Me
For old-school letterpress from an experienced graphic designer, head over to Don’t Press Me.
Are you a designer or crafter? Spread the word about yourself by sending your goods to The Sampler today!
Posted by Trisha on April 25th, 2008 in Friday Fashion Hotlist, Trend |
Q: I’m a light skinned Asian girl and I have trouble figuring out when exactly I looked washed out. What kind of nude colors would I look good in and which ones should I avoid?
A: With your dark hair and light Asian skin, nude, pastel, and frosted shades will all tend to make you look washed out–pale, but not in a flattering way. To avoid this unhealthy, washed out look, try wearing bright colors and vivid jewel tones. Ruby reds, emerald green, cobalt blue, royal purple, teal, and even bright yellow will all flatter your complexion.
If you would like to wear a nude colored dress, opt for a darker shade of nude so as to provide enough contrast to not blend in with the dress.
Have a great tip about great colors for Asian skin? Share it with us in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on April 24th, 2008 in Shopping Guide, Women |
High end designer horizontal stripes. Clockwise from top: Michael Bastian Striped Sweater | $995 at Saks Fifth Avenue, Michael Kors Seersucker Shorts | $195 at Saks Fifth Avenue, Junya Watanabe Saint James Peacoat | $1,765 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
by John Liu
Horizontal stripe patterns have emerged as a fresh-looking casual trend for both men and women this Spring. From Burberry to John Varvatos, from American Apparel to Built by Wendy, this trend has manifested itself everywhere from high end fashion houses (hello Michael Bastian and Junya Watanabe) to accessible, affordable chain stores. Here are a few pieces that do the horizontal stripe pattern well:
Our $$$ Picks:
Adam Kimmel Black and White Sweatshirt | $275 at JakeAs always, an Adam Kimmel piece with a distinct American feel.
Bureau Long Sleeve Henley | $158 at Oak
Slim Fit Striped Polo | $125 at Burberry
I especially like it in white and washed gray, available at Bloomingdales.
Chimala Border Print Tee | $110 at Oak
Our $$ Picks:
Converse by John Varvatos Trim Crew in Metal Grey | $57 at Revolve Clothing
Be sure to also check out a cream/washed grey long sleeve piece by John Varvatos (not the same as Converse by John Varvatos). You can get it at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Mount Marshall Polo in Grey Stripe | $49.50 at Abercrombie and Fitch
Our $ Picks:
Slub Cotton Stripe Fitted Crew Tee | $39.50 at Banana Republic
Men’s Sailor Tee | $36 (sale) at Built by Wendy
I think serves better as a layering piece.
Poly Cotton Stripe Crew Neck | $22 at American Apparel
Textured Henley Striped Shirt | $11.99 (sale) at Gap
Posted by Trisha on April 23rd, 2008 in Men, Trend, Trendscape, Trendscape |
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