A little inspiration because I wear black in the summer.
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Category: How to dress
Wear This: Open/Low Back Wedding Dress II
It’s wedding season! We have at least five weddings to attend this summer! As I mentioned here, my favorite dress trend is the open/low back gown. It’s so fresh. I’ve found a few more that I love and wanted to share.
Another Jim Hjelm Gown
Style Crush: Natalia Vodianova
Natalia Vodianova & Ewan McGregor by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue US July 2010
Natalia is oh-so-lovely. Hope you enjoy. From Fashion Gone Rogue.
Upped the Ante: Monique Lhuillier Resort 2011
Last week, I wrote an open letter to Jason Wu. I was enchanted by his Resort 2011 collection (and still am) but he has been surpassed. Monique Lhuillier. There’s really nothing more to say. Enjoy for yourselves. Feast your eyes. I literally want every. single. look…including the shoes!
You really must look here and see the WHOLE collection.
Field Guide: Summer Style Finds for Guys
Some Cool Shoes
Perforated Moccasin, $160/ Driving Loafer, $98/ Air Grant Penny, $138/ Ribbon Flip-Flops, $48/ Topsiders, $53
A Fun Watch
Time Teller, $60/ Breil Milano Watch, $275/ Decker Watch, $105/ Mesh Watch, $98
Sunglasses
Topman Plastic Tortoise Sunglasses, $28/ RayBan RB4126, $144/Gold Aviators, $28/ Black-out Wayfarer, $14
Swim Trunks
Floral Trunks, $90/ Buoys Swim Trunks, $79/ Seersucker Trunks, $85/ Striped Board Shorts, $19
A Lightweight Jacket
Twill Blazer, $98/ Seersucker Sports Coat, $298/ Skinny Tux Jacket, $280/ Trooper Jacket, $49
A Dapper Hat
Straw Trilby, $24/ Sailor Cap, $30/ Crochet Straw Fedora, $53/ Golf Hat, $140
A Boyish Bowtie (How to tie one here)
Dot Bowtie, $49/ Music Stripe Bowtie, $49/ Connect Four Bowtie, $49
Efficient Travel Luggage – For Weekend Getaways
Weekender Bag, $220/ Sidekick Bag, $63/ Wheeled Duffel, $99
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Jason Wu: Prim & Proper
Dear Jason Wu,
Can you become my personal designer? I would move to NYC or Hollywood or wherever you like. I would lose 30lbs and wear stilts for you! I know a little bit about styling? I could help you in some way? Maybe I could learn to sew and become your intern? If you would make me 1000 dresses just like the ones in your resort collection, I would do almost ANYTHING! I love the hourglass shape, the feminine collar, the fullish skirt… (excuse me while I drool).
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How to dress: Blush
New color crush = Blush. It’s such a girly, pretty, demure color and in my opinion it works on ANY skin tone. I don’t own a dress in this hue but I really want to. Choices below.
1 Linen-silk bustier dress JCrew 2 Heritage silk blend strapless dress Banana Republic 3 Harmonious Chiffon Dress Forever21 4 Linen Blended Tube Dress Forever21 5 Power Mesh Slip Dress Net-A-Porter 6 Stargazer Dress Free People 7 Samba crepe de Chine dress Tibi 8 Rayonnante Devore Mini Dress Sandro 9 Casey Jones Dress ASOS
Do you need a blushing hair accessory? The swoon-worthy Ban.Do has a new collection.
Below, “blush” selections…click photos for links.
Style Crush: Christine Centenera & Ivory Booties
Christine Centenera is the Fashion Editor for Harper’s Bazaar Australia. A crush-worthy occupation in and of itself, I was nonplussed yet un-surprised when I realized she is young, thin, hot & stylish.
Immediately, I hate her/like her immensely. Isn’t it just like us girls to begrudge and admire someone at the same time? What makes us that way? I digress.. Either way, girlfriend looks amazing and I have similar ivory booties (Gianni Bini minus the studs) which she reminded me to wear.
They are the ivory patent leather version of the below, mentioned here.
Photos by Vanessa Jackman via because im addicted.
How to dress: Jessica Biel
Doesn’t it seem that once someone becomes a continual style-winner, all of their previous faux-pas are forgotten? Not everyone can be so lucky but Ms. Biel is a prime example. She has been looking better-than-ever lately! And the thing is, she has always had a gorgeous face, rockin’ body and pretty (usually) hair but she just hasn’t played it up right. She’s had a good look here, an average look there, etc. etc. Lately, the past is in the past and her stylist needs a raise. Another thing I love about her is she goes by my favorite rule & I think I made this up…
Boobs, Back or Legs. Pick one to show. Rarely show 2. Never show all 3.
CDFA Awards. Well done.
MTV Movie Awards. Demure, sexy, flattering…at the same time, who knew it was possible?
Letterman Appearance. So chic and simple.
A-Team promotion. I don’t love this dress but she looks amazzzzing.
Airport Chic.
To look cute after a workout? Ahhh the envy.
Adorable.
Meeting? Office? Wherever?
Simple/Chic. Errands. Date night.
You’ve come a long way from this JB!
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The Window Shopper 