Posts Tagged: fashion

how to transition your wardrobe to spring

spring is almost here!  this weekend up in boston was so beautiful out.  finally clear blue skies and 50-degree weather.  no scarf needed and i finally got some vitamin D!  i’m not going to get my hopes up too much, but we are only a couple weeks away from the official start of spring.  and while we’re between seasons, there are a couple simple things you can do to transition your wardrobe from winter to spring:

1 – incorporate colors from spring into your wardrobe.  wear a bright yellow coat like lauren conrad or a teal scarf like emily blunt.

2 – like charlize theron, layer your floral print spring dresses with winter pieces, like a blazer and tights.

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j’adore these french fashion icons

there are 2 ladies who are my french fashion icons. they are beautiful and have amazing fashion sense in different ways.  i just love their confidence in style and in being who they are in what they wear!

singer, actress, and model charlotte gainsbourg has been one of my favorite style icons ever since i first watched la science des reves (the science of sleep), a french/imaginative/artistic/romantic film.  then i found out she was a singer, most recently pairing with beck in a single for her new album and totally fell in love.  her style is casual, everyday wear – big bags, plain blouses, layered.

and then there’s actress, singer and red carpet star, marion cotillard.  i can’t get over every dress i’ve seen her wear to award shows.  i absolutely love them all!  she always chooses perfect colors and dresses that are different, but work so well.  and if you haven’t seen her in her oscar winning role as french music legend, edith piaf in la vie en rose – go watch it!

pics from last.fm and style.com

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links a la mode

as a member of independent fashion bloggers, a link of fashion blogs are compiled each week and my interview with Norwegian Wood made this week’s list!  this is along with a bunch of other interesting reads by fellow fashion bloggers..so enjoy and read on!

Style vs Fashion

Edited by Retro Chick

With the Fashion Week season in full swing and Fashion Pulse Daily live blogging from the IFB conference it can be easy to forget that there are other things going on in the world, where real women are shopping and dressing for real occasions.

There were actually surprisingly few Fashion Week oriented posts submitted this week. Possibly the Fashion Week attendees are still too busy to partake in Links á la Mode, but what I did find was a lot of posts focused on fashion, style and image in the real world. A Typical Atypical calls for a low fashion revolution and Idiosyncratic Style urges you to bring out your cocktail frocks for every day. Meanwhile, in the body image arena Intrinsically Florrie learns to love her specs, Sugar & Spice discusses tanning and Mariels Castle weighs in (see what I did there?) on the body size debate.

It would be impossible to leave this weeks links without mentioning the untimely and incredibly sad death of Alexander McQueen. There were posts submitted on this issue but I made the decision not to include them, not because they were bad, but because I felt that if I included one persons post I would need to include them all. There has been so much personal reflection on the life and designs of this amazing man in the fashion blogging world that to choose a small selection seemed impossible. If you would like to read these posts then, as ever, the full list of submissions is available in the forums.

Links à la Mode: February 18th

  • A Typical Atypical – What girls really want to read about, and why fashion bloggers are changing the face of fashion
  • Bonne Vie – Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Inspiration: What you borrow from another culture when it comes to wardrobe should be thoughtful
  • Confessions of a Fashion Editor – Dear New Look; it’s over!
  • Eternal Masquerade – Covering the Parallels Between Our Current Winter Wonderland and Under the Sea Fashions
  • Fashion Pulse Daily – Fashion Pulse Daily blogs live from the Future of Fashion Blogging panel during IFB’s Evolving influence conference this week!
  • Hot Beauty Health – Ready for Spring? Here are 9 Big Beauty Trends for Spring 2010!
  • Idiosyncratic Style – Fashion Dare – Let your party frocks come out and play!
  • Intrinsically Florrie – Making a spectacle of oneself: learning to love glasses and finding the right pair
  • Mariels Castle – It’s not about been skinny or fat its about being healthy!
  • Retro Chick – Love, Lust & Burlesque with the Bridewell Collective
  • SFindiefashion.com – Spring comes early to Golden Gate Park. Showcase of spring 2010 looks from San Francisco designers.
  • Stacie Blair – Show your Olympic spirit with fashionable gear from Aritzia!
  • Style Eyes – The dilemma of a fashion blogger and why I’m taking Dame Vivienne Westwoods advice to stop shopping
  • Style Symmetry – Fashion Blogger Interview Kingdom of Style’s Queen Michelle
  • Sugar and spice and all things nice – Discussing the dangers of tanning and why the only safe tan is one from a bottle!!
  • The Clothing Menu – interview with independent jewelry and clothing designer, Norwegian Wood
  • The Fashion Planner – The Fashion Planner is hosting an eUndies.com Giveaway!
  • The Very Subjective – very subjective (and therefore – very true) observations about style do’s and do not’s.
  • Thread Style – Heel-wearing fashionistas also can be feminists.
  • twentyteneightyfour – My thoughts on style vs fashion and how our appetite for fashion blogs is part of our quest for style
  • ventures of jenn – The Great Vintage Debate: the ‘price’ of vintage both within and outside of the western world and what it really means.



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celebrity style icon

sorry mary-kate, but ashley olsen is a celebrity style icon of mine.  i love that she’s not afraid to try new things with her style and has variety in what she wears.  here are some fashion tips to learn from ashley olsen:

1) accentuate your assets – this dress is beautiful in a soft color, but she really stands out by accentuating what works best for her – those dark lips and the belt around her tiny waist.  what are your best assets?  find a way to make them stand out in your outfit.

2) mix classy with trendy –  the white blazer and black and white colors are classy and sophisticated, while the leggings and strappy heels are hot trends.  don’t go overboard with too many trends at once.  balancing one or two trends with a sophisticated piece makes for a strong outfit.

3) try a bold color or shape – orange is definitely a bold color.  so is a long dress with a square top.  but it looks great on ashley olsen!  sometimes it’s worth trying something new and bold – try out a color that you don’t typically wear.  you might find it looks great with your skin tone and that you have been missing out!

images from style.com

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shoe inspiration from 1958

i am not a shoe girl.  i know, that’s blasphemy, but they just don’t do anything for me.  i have collected a good amount of shoes in a variety of shapes and colors over the years and just realized today that i’ve gotten a little lazy with my shoes.  i don’t wear high heels to work anymore.  1 1/2″ and flat boots are my staples.  why be in pain by the end of a day of heels?  it’s just not worth it to me.

but, because i love old fashion videos, i decided to try to get a little inspired by shoes from 1958.  check out the flower shoes – very carrie bradshaw!

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how to stay warm and stylish in the winter

tip #1 is to pick one statement accessory. did you find a cute hat that keeps you warm and doesn’t mess up your hair? did you receive an eye-catching hand woven scarf?  wear that statement accessory confidently and pair it with neutrals, like a black hat or gray gloves.

and if you don’t have a statement accessory, check out the family-run business of FutureCraft.  they make hand woven scarves and hats in beautiful designs and prints.

and for tips #2 and #3 on how to stay stylish in the winter..check out my article on the Examiner. com.  i’m now a boston fashion and style examiner.  :)  let me know what you think!

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best of the golden globes 2010

congrats to the cast of 2 of my fav shows, glee and mad men, for winning golden globes last night! and congrats to these 4 people for winning the clothing menu’s best dressed awards. :)

best dressed couple – emily blunt and john krasinski

i don’t think i’ve seen john krasinki looking so good before – i’m loving the navy suit! i’m going to go ahead and give the credit to his fiance emily blunt’s stylish influence. her ballerina inspired dress is so perfectly pale pink – she looks beautiful.

best fashion trend i hope we see more of – maggie gyllenhaal

i love this mermaid dress on maggie gyllenhaal that stands out from the crowd with its origami influence across the top.  i like the subtle use of the geometric shapes and i hope we see more origami inspiration in the spring.

best dress that no one else likes – zoe saldana

this dress didn’t get very good reviews, but i don’t care – i like it.  i think the rose color is pretty and the ruffles and gatherings around the chest are fun.  i love the texture of the dress and kudos to zoe for taking a chance with it!

pics from yahoo.com

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(500) days of zooey deschanel

so i finally got around to watching (500) days of summer this weekend, starring the lovely zooey deschanel, and i loved it!  there were a lot of things i liked about the movie – the story, the directing, the music (just bought the soundtrack), and of course – the fashion.  zooey deschanel’s character was very “50′s chic.”  she wore soft colors, like powder blue, and conservative dresses and skirts.

if i knew summer in real life, i would recommend she check out the online shop at UK based store, toast.  the clothes from toast are modern, with a hint of vintage, and in fun prints.

movie pics from imdb.com

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ginnifer goodwin's looking good!

he’s just not that into you has been airing on hbo and the new season of big love starts up again soon – both of these featuring the beautiful ginnifer goodwin. although i cringe at the things her characters in the movie and tv show do, they have reminded me of who much i like her confident style.

i like that she isn’t afraid to stand out in something a touch different. whether it’s in a bright pink dress in a flattering shape or a vertical ruffle down her dress or her recent short pixie haircut, she always looks amazing!

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