ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Gucci Girl
I bought this dress at an E! wardrobe sale and I’ve been wanting to wear it forever. But it’s a little too nude for most occasions… except in Miami. To make it a more casual, I swept my hair into a trendy side braid and kept my makeup fairly neutral. It was nice wearing a flowing dress after a big dinner at Larios. It seems to be a recurring theme when I visit South Beach.
Gucci dress, Rachel Roy sandals, lia sophia bracelets
Fashion Staples Used: Chain Sandals
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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Alice in FIDM
Tonight, I attended the opening night gala of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Costume Exhibition at FIDM. To celebrate the release of the film on Blu-ray and DVD, Disney put together a display of Colleen Atwood’s glorious costumes, Alice-inspired clothing and jewelry, as well as couture created by FIDM grads.
It was the perfect occasion to finally wear the dress I bought last summer after seeing preview pics of the Tim Burton flick. I wasn’t comfortable with cleavage for the event, so I turned it into a yoke style by removing the straps and layering my lace top underneath. Funky plastic peep-toes brought the outfit into Wonderland.
The event was adorable, from the thematic topiary bushes to the finger sandwiches and Mad Hatter ice tea served in tea cups. The highlight, obviously, was the fashion show hosted by Project Runway alumn Nick Verreos. If you follow me on Twitter, you would have seen the student creations inspired by characters including the Tweedle twins, the Cheshire cat and the Red Queen.
After the show, I went inside with Jen and my friend Mark from WWD to get a sneak peek at the exhibition. If you’re in Los Angeles, you can check it out from May 27-September 30. They’re also having cute events over the summer, including a tea party and a costume contest. Maybe I’ll tie a ribbon in my hair and return in my baby blue ensemble.
D&G Dolce & Gabbana bustier dress, Nanette Lepore top, Melissa Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Lady Dragon Ball sandals, Gucci bag, lia sophia bracelet
Fashion Staples Used: Lace Top
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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: London Night
Leather and lace goes so well together. You get to be girlie with a touch of edge. Last night, I took the contrasting combo to The London Hotel to have drinks with some friends. First stop was Joe’s Pizza, which I think has the best slices in LA. And the umbrellas matched my booties, which made it even better. During our walk over to the hotel, Jen and I got artsy in front of the mirrors at H&M on Sunset. Sometimes, taking pictures can be more fun than actually going out.
J. Crew cardi, H&M tank, Forever 21 boots, skirts and jacket, lia sophia ring, Linea Pelle studded bracelet, Jules Smith jelly bracelets, red bangle from Bulgaria, Gucci bag
Fashion Staples Used: Lace Skirt
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Too many logos are never a good thing. I don’t know about you, but good things don’t come to mind when I see a woman toting a cart full of Louis Vuitton luggage. But I do love my Gucci tote. The color palette makes the logo discreet, and from afar looks more like a beige pattern that makes a chic daytime handbag. I’ve worn it for years with my more feminine office outfits because it never goes out of style,.
Similar Styles: Dooney & Bourke Shadow Signature Medium Tote ($175), Tory Burch Embossed Nico Tote ($495)
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Agate is a variety of quartz that has been used for centuries as power stone, one that has calming and healing properties. But when designer Frida Giannini used the gemstone to accessorize the Gucci Spring 2009 runway (pictured in the center) it became an instant fashion trend. There are a plethora of agate options available now, from bedazzled bracelets to simple pendants that you can thread using your own chain or leather cord. Luckily, the crystal isn’t too expensive, so you don’t need to spend a fortune to jump on this jewelry trend.
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1. Jacquie Aiche Agate Slice Braided Leather Necklace ($132) 2. Thin Sliced Agate Pendants with Drilled Hole
($14 for a set of six) 3. Rage Agate Necklace in Magenta ($90) 4. Castaway Jewelry Green Agate, Pyrite, Quartz Necklace Gold ($161) 5. Natural Blue Agate Pendant and Beads Necklace
($15.99) 6. Handmade Silver Swirl Wrapped Agate Stone Bracelets from the Hunger Site ($19.95 $17.80) 7. Milagros Crocheted Copper & Agate Pin from the Hunger Site ($9.95)
Taking inspiration from Cameron Diaz, I’ve style my own red, white and blue outfits for this Fourth of July weekend. And this time I added handbag options, per the request of reader pinktulip.
1. Night on the Town
I originally planned on spending July 4th in Miami so I planned this outfit for clubbing. The dress is actually a tunic in two sizes bigger than I normally wear. I was drawn to it because the tiered ruffles have so much movement.
Forever 21 strapless ruffle knit tunic, vintage navy belt, CC Skye thin buckle bracelet, Cole Haan embossed clutch, Steve Madden peep-toes
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