Tag: Style

SATC: Carrie’s best looks

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Thanks to Instyle for sharing their favorite “Carrie” looks. They have the Top Ten, the craziest and the best of the rest.  I had to include a few of my own…

They have this one in the best of the rest category, but I have to put it in my personal top 10. I loved this look!!

The Masterfully Mixed Outfit

The sequined caftan from the playboy party! I die. Only SJP/Carrie could pull this off.

Carrie’s “Cover-Up”

SJP as Audrey Hepburn. Love this look and how beautiful she looks when she ultimately has to let Aidan down.

The Engagement Ring Necklace

I love this look, not too crazy about the sweater but more the empowerment/compromise that she and Aidan land on when she cleans out her closet to make room for him. Plus, I love the hair.

The Forgotten Sweater

Shopping in Paris, the return of the knee-high boot

The Compromising Boots

The Very Carrie Suit

The Very Carrie Suit

I am obsessed with this look from the first movie. Totally one of a kind, these shoes started a revolution!

Carrie’s Vintage Prints

The 80s done right

The Mesh Pumps

The dress with layers upon layers of tulle: all dressed up with nowhere to go

2. Pat Field’s All-Time Favorite Outfit

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

6. The Newsworthy Dress

Grown-up Carrie. Love this put-together look.

7. The Fresh-Off-The-Runway Vest

Carrie’s signature flower! This one has definitely made an impression on my personal style.

8. Carrie’s Signature Flower

Jewelry Porn: Rings by IOSSELLIANI

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Love stackable rings. These by iosselliani are beautiful and exotic, plus they’re expensive but not un-affordable. I noticed them first on {this is glamorous}. Check. It. Out.

And my fave

They also have gorgeous necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

For a much more affordable versions:

Rhinestone and Turquoise Stackable RingsStackable Enamel Bow RingSet of 6 Stacked Rhinestone Rings

$25 and under from Urban Outfitters. I might be purchasing the first turquoise one…

What to wear to a wedding?

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I am continually inspired by other blogs and The City Sage is one of my favorites. Yesterday, Anne posted Wedding Season Approacheth and gave some lovely recommendations.

Lo and behold, last night it was decided that my beau and I would be going to a wedding in “The Delta” this weekend.

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It is already 90 degrees there, outside wedding, on the lake, afternoon, open bar….What to wear?

Definitely a hat, right?

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1. Forever21 2. Target 3. Banana Republic 4. Dillards 5. Dillards

What about the dress? It’s going to be hot as Hades but it’s also with my BF’s family and I always want to stay classy and ladylike at a wedding!

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1. Forever21 Ballerina dress, too much? 2. Dillards safe green dress 3. Dillards Halter, me likey – too much cleavage? 4. NY&co breezy short dress 5. Dillards little floral dress 6. Dillards really dig the color and style but might not be right for the occasion 7. Dillards I love this but I’m afraid it would look xxx on me…I got curves, yo! 8. Dillards I kinda love this canary color 9. Express Love the “blush” color

I think I’m going to go to Dillard’s right now and try on #3. Did I mention we’re bringing both the dogs on this lovely little outing? I’m sure I’ll have stories and pictures come Monday!

Favorite Bangle Combo

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Thanks to all who have been thinking of Birdie. She’s not worse, so we’re taking that as a good sign.

I wanted to share my favorite bangle combo of the moment. I’m wearing them today and have been for the past few weeks. The three green/gold bracelets are from a street vendor in San Francisco (@ Haight & Ashbury – had to), the watch is BCBG, bought on sale at Dillards two Christmases ago.

The studded gold bangle is a recent purchase from my fave Charm&Chain and I think they compliment each other so nicely that I’ve been wearing nothing but gold for a week.

My bf got me this cutie fortune cookie necklace from Charm and Chain and I’ve worn it everyday since I got it, with my bangles…of course.

Swimsuits: To fret or not to fret? That is the question.

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My friends, I am trying to take my mind off my sick puppy for the time being with something so utterly distracting such as swimsuits. While I’ve promised to go on a many a diet/health kick/work0ut in preparation for Spring, really…I’m the same. And..I still plan on plunging into almost any pool I see (as long as I haven’t washed/curled my hair that day).

Readers, I am compelled to send you to your local TJ Maxx. That is where I’ve found my one and only beloved swimsuit of the summer. I tried it on for my boyfriend last weekend (just to get reviews) and I think he almost salivated! That has not happened. In. Forever. I tell you, it was not me! It was the magical swim suit. It’s a one piece but it is practically backless and completely suctioned. It is practically a piece of machinery in that it makes my boobs hit my clavical, my waist shrink 3″ and my back look as though there were nary a roll. BUT…(how can it get better you ask?) it doesn’t push the fat down to my legs!!! So they look normal, pretty good even (with a wedge added). What I can tell you about this glorious suit is that it’s Nine West or Calvin Klein, $19 and at TJ Maxx. It looks a lot like this but this isn’t it.

UPDATE: I found the swimsuit! It’s Calvin Klein 2009. It was featured last year on refinery29. And this is it!

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It has changed my summer 2010 – ALREADY.

While we’re on the subject…I don’t think you will be able to pry me out of one-pieces this season. So, here are a few more I like.

From Victoria’s Secret:

From Newport News:

Tropical floral-print bandeauBandeau suitMetallic print bandeauBandeau swim suitShape fx® All-over control halter suit with drawstring neckShape fx® All-over control twist-front bandeau swimsuitShape fx® All-over control shirred one-piece suitShape fx® All-over control shirred one-shoulder suit

From Urban Outfitters:

Pins and Needles V-Neck One PiecePins and Needles Ruffle One PieceInsight Vogue One PieceKimchi Blue Crisscross Floral One PiecePins and Needles Polka Dot Shirred One Piece

From Asos:

Tavik Colour Black SuitFlamingo Sands Floral Looped One Piece SwimsuitASOS Draped Front SwimsuitMouillé Morroka Beaded Fringe SwimsuitMouillé Poiret Ruffle Front SwimsuitASOS Spot Tie Front SwimsuitCosabella Stripe Deep V-Neck One Piece Swimsuit

Also check out NY mag’s shop-o-matic here.

Fresh Accessories

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As you can tell from this post, I love hair accessories. Hats, headbands, pins, wraps and especially flowers. I continue to wear them less than I intend to but I’ve vowed to change that this summer. Elements of Style posted yesterday about EmersonMade – They’re an adorable young couple that fled Manhattan for the most adorable farm, complete with geese. He helps her (Emerson) handcraft beautiful blossoms that can be pinned on labels, belts, in hair, placed in bouquets, arranged on the table or hung for a party. There is a wide variety of colors/sizes available and they are reasonably priced when you keep in mind they literally have each petal pieced together by hand. Here are some of their floral creations in their home.

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If you weren’t already wanting to trade your husband in for hers, you’ll die when you see that they both model their creations. And he still looks manly and adorable while doing so. I tend to think my bf would look just as romantic with a flower on his label…but we’ve still got to work on that.

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I have to interrupt because this is my favorite flower –The big poppy (I WANT IT)

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And this is so so so so adorable. It’s obvious that he supports her ambition…and looks good while doing it!

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Check out emersonmade if for nothing else but to GUSH!.

I was so excited yesterday after reading about this gorgeous family and business and flowers I went out and bought these from Forever21. They were $6.80!

I instantly felt better and am planning to gently inspire Robert to rock a look like this

Jack Lapel Pins Collection of 6

Or this

Little Linen Dandy!

I’ll let you know how it goes.

Digital Magazines: Best Idea EVER!

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I recently discovered Lonny Magazine, it’s an online-only home decor magazine with amazing finds and a keen eye for style. My favorite part is the instant click of images leading you directly to a site to where you can buy!

Vanity Fair did a piece on this lovely digi-mag in the December 2009 issue:

Here are some photos from the Oh Joy! Blog Lonny-magazine1Lonny-magazine2

One of my favorite articles comes from issue 3 and features a computer table fashioned into a lucite vanity. Sara Gilbane has her perfume/jewelry a top the clear table and her favorite shoes stored below. The whole thing is like a gorgeous work of art. What tops it off is the vintage-ish, oversize square mirror with personal photographs tucked in.

See what this simple (drab) computer table can turn into! The Lucite vanity is gorgeous but the magazine as a whole is SO worth a look :)

Literally… you can click on all the things you like and will be directed to where you can purchase them. SUCH AN AMAZING IDEA!

I also found this gorgeous mirror for $99  from novica.com that would be perfect atop the vanity, don’t you think?

Classic Fashion Photos

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As we all know, fashion trends live in a circular world. From Life.com I discovered a few of Tim Gunn’s favorite fashion photos. They are AMAZING.

Tim Gunn says: “If we were to take Diana Rigg as Emma Peel and marry her off to a European prince, then this is who she’d be. This image looks like a still from Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief: High-born, lacquered, bejeweled, in a strapless one-piece bathing suit in a rich textile, this society dame exudes pensive ambivalence over a champagne cocktail versus rum punch. Darling, which would you prefer?” via LIFE

This whole get-up is the embodiment of glamour to me, because she’s so put together.  I love her make-up, jewelry and turban for a day the beach. Girls just don’t do that anymore!

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Tim Gunn says: “Silhouette, proportion, fit: This is my mantra for how to get your fashion right. This photograph could be my style barometer! The diverse shapes, proportions, and scales all demonstrate that fashion presents many options, so there’s surely one for you. And this image is so timely, because checks are back in fashion and in full force for fall!” via LIFE

The photo above tacked to my cubicle wall. While the clothes themselves are fabulous, I die over the usage of accessories. Note the gloves, hats and even the cane looks chic!

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Tim Gunn says: “I laughed out loud at this image! This is a classic example of my mantra about the semiotics of clothes; that is, the clothes we wear send a message about how we’re perceived. Consider the context of this photograph: It’s 1959 and more and more women are entering the workforce. We need no words to explain what’s going on: The football-uniform size of the bolero and the ‘crown’ hat tell us that this woman is powerful; the stack of gold bracelets and the oversized pearl earrings tell us that she’s rich; and the rest of the details underscore her leadership — she sits alone at one end of the table (presumably the head) and speaks while men write. I’m rapt!” via LIFE

This picture speaks volumes to me. As a woman in the corporate world, I’m enraptured by the mere photo of a woman leading a conference in the ’50s. The essences is in the details: her hat, her long nails, her wedding ring, the men writing…the ash trays! What would Betty Draper say?

Enjoy & head over to LIFE to check out the full gallery.

Outfit: St. Patty’s

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I will use any occasion to dress for a theme. I like a little bit of structure with infinite possibilities. That is why I typically dress up for St. Patrick’s day. Yes this is a bathroom shot…

Green Riding jacket: vintage, Floral Dress: ABS, Cream Belt: Old Navy, Nude pumps: Forever21

Hopefully, my photography skills will improve.