ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Painting the Roses Red
I was planning to catch up on my sleep last night but a friend invited me to the opening of Plush and Bar 210 over at the Beverly Hilton. Of course, the minute I returned to Los Angeles the weather took a turn for the worse so I opted for long sleeves to keep warm. And thanks to Foot Petals Tip Toes, my red pumps weren’t nearly as painful as they were first time around. If you’re in Los Angles, the bar and lounge is definitely worth checking out. It’s a very cool venue and a nice change of scenery from Hollywood.
Forever 21 top, skirt and pumps, Bebe belt, vintage rings
Fashion Staples Used: Thick Waist Belt
Mystyle mourns Michael Jackson with a fashion gallery.
Glam Chic remembers Farrah Fawcett
SheFinds explains how to wear florals and still look like a grown-up.
Omiru creates an effortless look with a chambray shirt.
The Jet Set Girls find the coolest suite in Las Vegas. I’m not a fan of Sin City but I would go to stay in this suite!
The Art of Accessories matches her toes to her new colorful Hayden-Harnett summer sandals.
Spoiled Pretty follows up her hilarious Robert Pattison hair item with a Kristen Stewart makeover.
I Heart Heels gives away Bella’s BB Dakota jacket from Twilight.
Red Carpet Fashion Awards asks who was your best dressed this week? I’m going with Carla Bruni. Love her.
Splendicity discovers the scarf hat.
Workchic gives tips for petite curvy shapes.
The Daily Obsession shops for a Bohemian Summer.
Fashion Under 100 puts together a cute NYC high-fashion-for-less look.
Flypaper has a note from Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall about her upcoming line.
Beauty Blogging Junkie says to become an Elle video star.
Do Deere Blogazine gives a modern-day Cleopatra makeup tutorial.
Already Pretty says Goodwill gets wise and caters to the recessionista.
Fashion Grail shows how to get Reese Witherspoon’s classic look for less.
One Chic Mama says spread your wings and fly like a butterfly.
I was originally drawn to Forever 21’s floral ruffle chiffon tunic ($29.80) because of the print. The floral and dotted stripes felt very English countryside. They didn’t have my size so I tried a larger tunic and it was long enough to wear as a dress. It tied in back but I immediately pictured it with a belt. Here, I’ve styled in with three waist belts to create different daytime looks. I wore number one to the office the other week and received copious compliments.
1. Bebe woven corset belt, CC Skye thin buckle bracelet, Charles Jourdan pumps
2. Tart jersey dress, Forever 21 belt, Cole Haan Nike Air sandals, grandmother’s pearls
3. Wet Seal belt, Jeffrey Campbell boots, grandfather’s watch
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Dear Forever 21,
I love your store. I shop there at least once a month to stock up on trendy and affordable clothing and accessories. But today you disappointed me. While browsing your new arrivals I discovered a pair of wicker cage pumps ($29.80) that look just like the Steve Madden platform sandals I bought last summer. Then I saw your bold floral woven skirt ($14.80). The pattern is nearly identical to the bright Aqua skirt I wore to my housewarming last spring. What gives? I understand everyone makes mistakes but if you’re going to take inspiration, please do it from new designs or dig up ideas from way back into the past, not 2008.
Love your loyal—but slightly upset—customer,
Sydne at ThinkThruFashion
Tomorrow, I’m attending a cocktail party at LACMA for the West Coast premiere of Valentino: the Last Emperor. I don’t have time to change after work so I need something that is office and party appropriate.
Ideally, I’d want to wear a LBD and one of Valentino’s romantic floral spring handbags. But I don’t exactly have $1,500 laying around so I have to make due with what I already own.
I found these rose sandals from a few seasons ago to fill my flower fix. While I don’t usually wear red, I’m thinking in honor of Valentino I’ll go all out (it’s the couturier’s favorite color in case you didn’t know).
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Moon Katz Isabella dress, Moschino Cheap & Chic sandals, lia sophia necklace, vintage rings, vintage Chanel handbag
*Update: This morning I logged on to Red Carpet Fashion Awards and saw Michelle Obama on her way to London wearing a tweed Thakoon coat with a sparkly brooch. She inspired me to swap my statement necklace for a large gold brooch my grandmother gave me, which I pinned on my red dress. I added a few gold bangles and am much happier with the look. Thanks Mrs. O!
Trend Land reviews Laura Laine’s artistic editorial for Muse. I love how
the artist turned a chain purse into a swing.
Closet Therapy has a quick fix for hiding choppy layers.
Blogue has a fashion flashback.
Spoiled Pretty finds the most adorable shoes for babies.
Luxaholics shows how you can live like Barack and Michelle Obama for
less.
Red Carpet Fashion Awards breaks down Rihanna’s closet-and leaves me
wishing I had access!
The Shoe Goddess shares my love of spring florals and discovers a garden
party sandal.
Refinery 29 shows you don’t need more than a 100 bucks to look hot in
denim.
Already Pretty is loving bold brights.
Fashion Tribes is loving bold accessories.
Stylehive finds some terrific turquoise jewelry.
Flat Broke & Fabulous wants to be caged. I’d be happy to join.
Fifi Lapin is in the sky with diamonds.
Lookbook provides two outfits options for a stylish interview.
mystyle hearts Jordanna Brewster’s sexy-cool look.
Stylehog finds 10 stylish jumpers for spring.
