This look is part of Omiru’s April 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece April 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
Just because the rain won’t go away doesn’t mean that your fashionable side can’t come out to play. As April showers continue to rain down, you can brighten your day with hearts and heartwarming accessories. Here’s how to get the look:
1. Start with a quintessentially French foundation - a striped bateau tee (bonus for this heart detail) and a drapey below-the-knee skirt. For cold days, cover up with a protective raincoat, ideally with a padded lining for warmth.
2. It’s raining out, so grab your rainboots. A pair of golden hunter boots adds metallic sheen - and pairs so nicely with the navy in the skirt and shirt.
3. Warm up a rainy day with playful accessories. We love this heart scribble transparent umbrella (as well as how it implores the rain to "go away") - and a seemingly rainsplotched patterned clutch purse in pulsating reds and purples.
What do you wear when the rain just won’t go away? Share your style in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on April 13th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
We can’t get enough of the 1920s - the drop waist dresses, the sequins and beading, and of course, the jewelry. Get your Art Deco era jewelry fix with this beautifully crafted necklace featuring five diamond shaped pendants on a string of antiqued chains. Pendants measure 2" in length, with a necklace length of 21-24".
$35 at Need Supply.
Posted by Trisha on April 12th, 2012 in Shopping Guide, Women |
This look is part of Omiru’s April 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece April 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
Sequins and sweatpants sound like a combination best found on the runway rather than real life. But different as they are, they look surprisingly natural together. Sequins add drama and dimension to the casual sweatpant - together, they form an outfit that’s as visually stunning as it is comfortable to wear. Here’s how to get the look:
1. Start with a pair of sweatpants. The trick to getting the look right is to find a fitted pair of sweatpants. Too baggy of a pant will mar the long and lean silhouette you’re looking to create. Bonus points for a sweatpant with a cuffed tapered leg - all the better to pair with heels.
2. Add your sequins with a tank top. Choose a cropped or just below the waist length top so as to not cover the detail at the top of your sweatpants.
3. For this tough yet casual look, add a moto jacket in a complementary color. With a palette of metallics and black, we love the pop of lightness that comes with a white jacket.
4. No sneakers for this look - to class up your sweatpants, slip on a pair of heels.
5. Finish off the look with some edgy accessories - a cuff clutch, a geometric architectural metal ring, and a pair of angular cat-eye sunglasses.
How would you wear sequins and sweatpants? Share your style in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on April 11th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
News flash: scarf prints are no longer just for scarves. We’re loving this luxurious print on blouses, skirts, and dresses for spring.
Perfect for sprucing up a work look, this scarf print blouse is seriously stylish without feeling too precious. If you want to be sure to turn heads, wear this black and white beauty with a printed skirt in the same color scheme. For a look that’s more accessible, you can pair this scarf print blouse with a jet black pencil skirt or pair of trousers.
$59.90 at Zara.
Posted by Trisha on April 10th, 2012 in Shopping Guide, Women |
This look is part of Omiru’s April 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece April 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
Traditional fashion rules have us believe that solid colors are safe - and that patterns and prints are hard to wear. But these rules are being put to the test this season with the flourishing of oversized prints. What we love about these boldly scaled prints are that they alone can make an outfit - but they’re also a foundation item to build upon. The trick to getting these bold oversized prints right is to have them take center stage - but to amplify their visual power with additional pattern and print. Here’s how to get the look:
1. Slip on the foundation piece of the look - your pencil skirt in an oversized eggplant print.
2. But don’t let the eggplant print crowd out other patterns and colors. Try pairing the eggplant print skirt with a sweet polka dot top, which accentuates the femininity of the skirt.
3. Choose a sweater in a color that plays off the printed skirt. A bright yellow pairs well with the skirt, dominated with purples and greens. We love how the yellow and purple make each other visually pop.
4. Finish off the ladylike look with a pair of round sunglasses, a garden party pair of white sandals, and a bright blue cross-body bag that adds extra dimension to the color palette.
How do you wear bold oversized prints? Share your style in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on April 9th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
Spring has officially sprung, and this April, we’re recharging our wardrobes with print & pattern and daring new silhouettes. From the more conventional dots and stripes to bohemian tie-dye and fantastic florals, our April capsule wardrobe is brimming with eye-catching patterns. But print and pattern isn’t all that’s new - we’ve added a few key silhouettes, from a classic pajama top to a bodysuit to a pair of joggers.
Today, we’ll outline the 16 key pieces you’ll want this month to keep your wardrobe on point. And throughout April, we’ll show you how to mix and match these pieces, along with standard basics that everyone has in their closet, into key looks that you can recreate with your own wardrobe. From left to right, top to bottom, here are the 16 pieces you’ll want to have in your closet this month.
The Pajama Top
Silk Pyjama Style Shirt | $96 at Topshop
Fashion Flash - Pajamas aren’t just for the bedroom anymore.
The Floral Biker Jacket
Mary Katrantzou Printed Silk Faille Biker Jacket | $3,430 at Net-a-Porter
Love the drama of this piece - but not so much the price. Fast fashion chains like Zara, H&M, Topshop, and Forever 21 may have more affordable versions.
The Moto Jacket
R13 Leather Moto Jacket | $1,395 at La Garconne
Biker jackets are investment pieces - and while the price is still out of reach, we love the zip detail and the buttery leather on this jacket. Look for these details in more affordable jackets.
The Bright Cardigan
Jackie Cardigan | $62 at J Crew
Say hello to Spring with a pop of yellow.
The Polka Dot Top
Bon Bon Blouse by Tsumori Chisato | $498 at La Garconne
The draped collar and gathered drawstring add to the femininity of this polka dot blouse.
The Colorblocked Top
Proenza Schouler Blocked Knit Top | $625 at La Garconne
Geometric colorblocking gives this modern knit top a vintage appeal.
The Striped Top
Heart Print Striped Cotton Top | $135 at Net-a-Porter
A heart print makes for a playful take on the classic striped tee.
The Sequinned Top
Metallic Sequinned Tank | $24.50 at Delias
Get your shine on with this sequinned racerback tank.
The Paneled Bodysuit
Petite Bra Back Bodysuit | $40 at Topshop
What we love about this bodysuit is the mesh cutout side panels.
The Printed Pencil Skirt
Dolce & Gabbana Eggplant Print Stretch Crepe Skirt | $815 at Net-a-Porter
Bold and beautiful, this skirt was the standout piece from Dolce & Gabbana’s SS12 collection. We love the charm of the allover eggplant print.
The Leather Shorts
3.1 Phillip Lim Drawstring Leather Shorts | $795 at La Garconne
If you’re going to wear leather shorts, try them in a city short style in lieu of short shorts.
The Jogger Pants
Petite Woven Joggers | $64 at Topshop
Jogging pants are a fresh foil for a stuffy button-down top.
The Polka Dot Mini
Polka Dot Skirt | $34.50 at Delias
Fun, flirty, and completely on target for spring.
The Tie Dye Shorts
MOTO Tie Dye Hotpants | $64 at Topshop
Have a little fun with hot pants in an eye-catching tie-dye print.
The Spring Green Shorts
3" Chino Short | $45 at J Crew
A classic cotton twill chino short in a happy go lucky hue.
The Navy Chiffon Skirt
Crinkle Chiffon Skirt | $118 at J Crew
Layers of crinkled chiffon give this skirt depth and texture.
We’re out on vacation this week - but we’ll be back on Monday, April 9 with the first of our capsule wardrobe looks.
Cheers,
Trisha
Posted by Trisha on April 2nd, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Shopping Guide, Women |
This look is part of Omiru’s March 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece March 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
Your classic black blazer probably gets a decent amount of play in your closet rotation - so it’s time to give it a rest this spring. Instead of reaching for your basic black blazer, why not try one in a pastel color? These delicious candy colors are an easy way to freshen up your spring wardrobe - and here’s how to get the look in a blush colored blazer:
1. Start with a spring-y foundation: a white blouse over a pair of denim shorts. If you live in a colder climate, swap out those shorts for full pants - and opt for a blouse in a longer sleeve.
2. Layer on your pastel blazer. With such a neutral foundation, the blazer really shines. A white blouse and denim bottoms is the easiest combo to pull off - if you dare, try a blouse in a complementary color to make the blazer visually pop. Or play with a trio of colors with the blazer, top and bottom.
3. Grab a bold handbag - note how the red of the bag ties back to the blush color of the blazer. We also tied a pink skull scarf on the handbag for extra visual interest.
4. Finish off the look with neutral accessories: a pair of rounded sunglasses in tortoise and a pair of black and brown colored sandals.
How will you wear the pastel blazer? Share your style in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on March 30th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
Our wish for the last seven years has finally been granted - Club Monaco is finally opening up an online store. We shopped the sneak preview and found the most adorable square scarf to add to your spring wardrobe. We adore the carefree bicycle print on the creamy white silk scarf…the perfect mix of preppy sweetness, with a dose of old Hollywood glamour.
Added bonus? For a limited time, Club Monaco is offering free shipping and free returns on all purchases.
$59.50 at Club Monaco.
Posted by Trisha on March 29th, 2012 in Shopping Guide, Women |
This look is part of Omiru’s March 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece March 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
If you dare, create an look with nothing but color. Trick is to choose a dominant color scheme that works well together, and then choose a secondary color scheme that complements it. Here, the dominant color scheme is blue and yellow - and the secondary color scheme centers around magenta and red. Here’s how to get the look:
1. Start with a base of blue and yellow: a bright yellow tank layered over mint jeans, paired with a royal blue blazer.
2. Now that we have the primary color scheme down, we chose a secondary color scheme of red and magenta. The cross-body handbag exemplifies this secondary color scheme, but it was also echoed in the tips of the shoes.
3. Layer on a set of bracelets that marry the primary and the secondary color schemes to give the look a sense of cohesion.
How would you wear color from head to toe? Share your style in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on March 28th, 2012 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
We uncovered the wittiest incarnation of the personalized jewelry trend over at Brooklyn based jewelry line In God We Trust. Let your jewelry speak for you with this sassy Sweet Nothings necklace. The adorable heart shape pendant necklace can be inscribed with one of over 20 pre-selected sayings (our favorite - In It To Win It) or a custom message of your choosing. Perfect for your best friend, perfect for you.
$40 at In God We Trust.
Posted by Trisha on March 27th, 2012 in Shopping Guide, Women |
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