We were so excited to learn our very own @Foh_PRGirl was chosen to be a Style United Tastemaker! After all, we’re wowed everyday by her stylish ways and figured it was only a matter of time before someone else recognized her divine taste. Read part of the interview below:
Head to styleunited.com to find out what summer trend she’s obsessing over, tips for choosing the right bra and to get a little taste of our upcoming fall collection.
Do you know the saying “the more things change, the more they stay the same”? If there’s one place that adage rings true, it’s fashion. Going through some old catalogs at the office yesterday, we stumbled upon a black & white color story from the ’60s, right after we had finished working on one for today! Kismet, coincidence or whatever you want to call it, we wanted to share this fun piece of history with you!
Here was today’s email:
And here is it’s predecessor from 1967:
Frederick’s of Hollywood catalog, 1967.
You’ll notice that high neck, funnel, square, jewel and V-necklines are all represented. What an awesome selection (and all under $20)! Also, the women’s hourglass silhouettes are reflected in the callout to “Do it now”. Don Draper would definitely approve. We love each and everyone of these dresses–we couldn’t possibly pick a favorite, can you?
Welcome back to our guest blogger series with the incomparable Wrecked Stellar. As promised, here’s the list of her top 5 picks and über chic styling tips. Feel free to take notes. We did!
This bra is sexy without trying to be. To balance out the feminine ruffle trim, wear it under an oversize men’s button down shirt. Finish the look with black satin hot pants (to match the bow) and black heels (stiletto pumps or stiletto sandals with one skinny strap over the toes). The simplicity of the bottom half works well with the unexpected duo at the top.
Undergarments are meant to be worn out. Wear an oversized blazer over this chemise and button the last two buttons so that the top to middle sections of the rose embroidery and mesh show. Pair it with heels that match the blazer’s color for a cohesive look.
While this lace dress has a wild-like quality to it because of the leopard overlay, the color of the accessories can flip that perception. Pair the dress with babydoll pink stone earrings, rings and matching pink heels for a Valentine’s Day spectrum. Or pair the dress with an emerald green stone necklace, bracelets and matching green heels for a little Christmas spirit. These color choices take the look to another level, especially when worn beyond the time frames of these holidays.
The crossover structure elevates this t-shirt. Since the cut of the top already shows the stomach, the goal is to play off of that with low waistlines. Wear it with low-rise denim cutoffs or with a pair of luxurious faded black, vintage-inspired sweatpants (make sure to fold the waistband down once to show off your stomach). Complete the look with gray heeled booties or bright sandals to add a pop of color.
With the sequin embellishments, these jeans don’t need much more than a thin ribbed white tank top. Tuck the tank into the jeans or tie the back of the tank in a knot so that it becomes a cropped top. Finish the look with white canvas sneakers to nod to the simplicity of the tank or silver heeled sandals to match the sequins.
Find more of Melanie’s musings, fav items and amazing outfits on her blog, wreckedstellar.com.
Last week we featured the stunning Stella dress that Gwenyth rocked at this years Grammy’s and showed you how to get the look for less. Since we’re always on the lookout for ways to look like we splurge but do it on a budget, the delight we felt when we saw Charlize’s most recent fancy frock knew no bounds!
Taking place in Vegas, CinemaCon honored Charlize Theron with an award for a “Distinguished Decade of Achievement in Film.” She wore a black cutout Dion Lee Fall 2012 dress with nude mesh, a halter-style top and open shoulder sleeves. The thing is, our version of the dress already rocked Vegas earlier in the month! Check it out this testimonial from the lucky lady:
Seeing how much everybody loved it, we dubbed it “The dress of summer” and obviously Charlize Theron was on the same wavelength! Her look was daring, bold and ultimately inspiring. Get her look with the black version of our dress and style this show stopping little stunner with our Sexy Soirée Sandal. The entire look comes in at under $100–can you believe it? Amazing!
Are you ready to rock peek-a-boo dresses this season?
In a perfect world we could take off when the mood struck, head to an an exotic locale and relax in the sun. Unfortunately, due to the constraints of our jobs, budgets and you know, regular life stuff, it’s just not possible. Fortunately, there are ways to bring a touch of vacay-inspired glamour to your wardrobe when you’ve come down with the travel bug. We’ve picked some accessories to give you a poolside-pickup, even when you’re stuck at home.
Available at fredericks.com.
Be bold and bright when you accessorize. Take your look to the tropics with pretty baubles in Caribbean colors. Intricate details and parrot-inspired hues evoke a resort feel that’ll be welcome when you’re stuck in traffic on Wednesday. Face it, it’s hard to be in the dumps when your decked out in cheery coral!
Available at fredericks.com.
Send your outfit on safari with adventure loving accents! The office will transform into a sartorial outback when you wear gorgeous shoes with outdoorsy details. Woven straps and perforated pumps, reminiscent of hand woven baskets from a crowded bazaar, will inject your day with some much needed mystique. Look for cork or wooden heels to add earthy elegance to your ensemble and create a beachy-boho vibe.
What do you do to sweep away the I’d-rather-be-on-vacation blues?
