Archive for January, 2006
If you’re spending Valentine’s Day having dinner at a fancy restaurant and seeing a local play, you need a more refined outfit than if you were going to a regular dinner-and-a-movie date. Since you already have enough on your plate (raiding the mall for that perfect V-day present for your honey), leave the outfit planning part to us!
Dressing the Part = Lime-Green Dress + Lace and Pearl Necklace + Brown Tweed Coat + Brown Boots.
Cotton Ribbon Tie-dress | $128 at Banana Republic
Lace and Pearl Necklace | $28 at Urban Outfitters
Via Spiga Brown Tweed Funnel Neck Coat | $429.99 at Bluefly
Stitch Detail Boot | $288 at Urban Outfitters
January 26th, 2006
Scrubs aren’t the only things these days with a tie waist. Wait–before you close the page because it reminds you of why you passed on medical school (You wouldn’t be caught dead in wide purple oompa-loompa pants!), realize that tie waist trousers have gained a whole new – and gorgeous - meaning. Whether you’re a dress-up kind of gal or more of a laid-back chick, there’s a pair for you…
Ruby Gaucho with Sash | $54.99 at Bebe
Checkered Gabardine Capri | $22.80 at Forever 21
Kateryna Trousers | $88 at Anthropologie
Xoxo Camel Pant with Sequined Belt | $34.99 at Macy’s
April Wind Culottes | $68 at Anthropologie
Theory “Crunch Pammy†Pants | $250 at Nordstrom
January 26th, 2006
If a pricey dinner followed by a cheesy box office movie sounds too cliché for your latest Valentine’s Day tastes, go for a cheaper, more romantic version by cooking with your cupid and renting from the local video store–all without leaving your humble abode. Now, just because you’re not stepping foot into the outdoors doesn’t mean you should look ragged. Au contraire – take this opportunity to look a bit sexier than you could outside your house.
Fashion Formula for a Romantic Night In = Kimono Shrug + Sexy Lingerie-as-Top + Brown Bermuda Shorts + Peep Toe Wedge Shoes.
Pleated Kimono Cardigan | $69 at Bebe
Silk Georgette Halter Babydoll | $68 at Victoria’s Secret
Rubbish Pleated Back Pocket Bermuda Shorts | $38 at Nordstrom
Croc Peep Toe Wedge | $120 at Urban Outfitters
January 25th, 2006
Dots are hot on the scene, and a welcome retreat from the stripes seen each season.
$59 at Bluefly.
January 25th, 2006
Like stripes? Try this slim cut striped shirt. If, however, you’re more of a dot guy, go for Ben Sherman’s dotted version.
$59 at Bluefly.
January 25th, 2006
Chances are you’re already a Valentine’s Day veteran and have done the whole dinner-and-a-movie thing a trillion times (ok, maybe that’s pushing it). Still, since there aren’t that many things you can do to impress your woman on a Tuesday night, put a new spin on dinner-and-a-movie by doing it at home!
Fashion Formula for a Homey Stud = Pink button-down shirt (c’mon, for the sake of love!) + relaxed jeans + brown loafers.
Solid Oxford Casual Shirt | $59.50 at Banana Republic
Straight Fit Dark Authentic Jeans $44.50 at Gap
Bacco Bucci Parsen Loafter | $135 at Nordstrom
January 25th, 2006
Reminiscing about your ballerina days is as easy as dusting off your old black leotard (or buying a new one if you threw it away), pairing it with light-colored ripped jeans, and a pair of (real or pseudo) ballet slippers.
Where to sport this look: If you still attend ballet classes, you can wear it to the studio, but for those who’d rather look like a ballerina than act like one, wear this casual look while shopping, getting your hair cut, or having lunch with an acquaintance.
Adult Short Sleeve Leotard | $10.35 at Discount Dance Supply
Hudson Overside Seam Stretch in Heavy Broken Jeans | $143 at Design By Stephene
Romeo Ballet Slippers | $37 at Capezio
January 24th, 2006
Now these are stripes worth mentioning! For men of average to above average height only—the strong horizontals don’t do any favors to shorter men.
$105.30 (sale) at Bluefly.
January 24th, 2006
Shorts in the middle of winter may sound ludicrous (especially if you live in a windy, foggy, snowy, and/or rainy city), but with some heavy-duty tights and major confidence, you can pull it off without looking like you missed the memo about winter.
Where to sport this look: Just because you’re in shorts doesn’t mean you need to frolic in a field of greens. This sophisticated look can be worn to a chic restaurant, the theatre, an art/fashion show, but never on an ice-skating date with your new man (even opaque tights can rip).
Fiorucci BBQ Studded Sleeveless Tank | $10.49 at Target
Double Breasted Vest | $68 at Nordstrom
Johnson Couture Short Shorts | $220 at Shop Intuition
Nordstrom Opaque Control-Top Tights | $9 at Nordstrom
Gucci Black Suede Ballet Flats | $288 at Bluefly
January 24th, 2006
If your parents never put you through ballet school and now you’re trying to make up for your lack of pirouettes by ballet pieces like ballet flats, leotards, and leggings, just make sure you wear them right or else you’ll look like a dancer with two left feet.
Ballet flats: If you’re not exceptionally short, ballet flats can be a treat not only to your eyes but also to your tiring feet. Paired with opaque tights or your bare skin, they can make any outfit look instantly stylish. Opt to match your pair with jeans – perhaps a bit tattered. The contradiction of a rugged piece (the jeans) with a delicate one (the flats) will be nice. Ballet flats can also be paired with a skirt, short or mid-length, but make sure the colors match. In other words, don’t wear a loud red skirt with pink flats.
Leotards: Usually dancers throw any old pants over their leotard when leaving ballet practice, but you should pair a black short-sleeved leotard with light-colored ripped jeans and black flats. Several strands of funky pearls around your neck might not be a bad idea either. Stay away from wearing bright-colored leotards; you don’t want to resemble a ballerina on crack.
Leggings: Leggings can be tricky because they automatically scream 80’s. If you think you can carry off that look, be our guest, but as a favor to “Flashdance†and “Dirty Dancing,†don’t buy them in purple, pink, orange, or any other wacky color. The act of sporting tights is a tad funky already, so opt for a mute color like black, gray, or navy blue. Also, realize that leggings are a pretty casual statement, so don’t try wearing them with a fancy skirt at the opera. Rather, throw them on during your latte fix with skin-tight jeans, round-toe flats, and a simple white t-shirt.
January 23rd, 2006
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