ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Retro Lace
I bought this dress when H&M first opened in Boston. Every time I wear it I get compliments. The lace polka-dot print came in different silhouettes but I adore the 50s feel of the shirt dress with a flowing skirt. I swapped the black belt it came with for a cream one and then used a piece of lace I cut off an old top as a headband to bring in some more white. Once I left my house I wish I had worn different shoes. I’m not crazy about the gold. I would have preferred a chunkier, wooden heel. But from ankles up, I love the vintage feel of this look.
H&M dress, Ann Taylor belt, grandfather’s watch from January’s staples, Persol sunglasses from May’s staples, Kors Michael Kors espadrilles
Fashion Staples Used: TKTK
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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Boys Club
I’ve always been a girlie-girl. I love feminine ruffles, tulle and lace. But when American Apparel sent me these trousers, I immediately saw them paired with a vest. Sometimes, it’s fun to step outside your comfort zone. Now I said step, not leap. I had the pants cropped so I could wear heels (oxford flats just aren’t flattering when you’re 5′3 in pleated pants). And I kept my tank fitted to show I still had some curves.
My coworker, Brett, said it was his favorite look I’ve ever worn! I wouldn’t necessarily go that far but sometimes it’s fun to play with the boys.
American Apparel high-waist pleated pant, Bop basics tank, H&M vest, Ann Taylor belt, Forever 21 necklace, Banana Republic espadrilles
Fashion Staples Used: Cream Belt
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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Lacey at XIV
This was another one of my fab E! wardrobe sale purchases. It’s H&M (not Gucci) but I still think it’s incredibly chic. I’ve gained a little weight since I bought it so it creases at my lower back. A belt hid the folds and since it was the same color as the dress it didn’t break up the body. A tan leather bag made the look a little more casual for an evening of cocktails at XIV.
H&M dress, Ann Taylor belt, Botkier belt, Manolo Blahnik sandals, B. Boheme necklace, dad’s ring
Fashion Staples Used: Cream Belt
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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Happy Clogs
When I was in Miami, Steve Madden had an offer I couldn’t refuse: get 30% off fall styles, and then pick any shoe from their clearance wall for $20. I choose these clogs. I’ve been hesitant about the clog trend (the shoes are comfy but not exactly the most flattering). But the peep-toe on these platforms don’t cut off the ankle as much as the closed toe version.
A bright cardigan and studded belt transformed my dress from sexy to office appropriate with a bit of edge. My favorite color, yellow, + new shoes = me happy.
Nicole Miller dress, Forever 21 cardigan, H&M belt, Steve Madden Daynty clogs, grandmother’s ring
Fashion Staples Used: Striped Dress
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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Goddess
I bought this headband at an art fair down in Laguna and whenever I wear it I feel like a goddess. I could have gone all out ala Nicole Richie with the whole Grecian theme but instead mixed it up with a classic LBD and funky shoes. I had to do my usual twirl in the skirt and instead of a belt, I went for a bold statement necklace I received at last moth’s LOFT party. The coolest thing about the necklace is you can tie the ribbon around your waist as a belt. I’m thinking of doing that when I style my Ann Taylor dress for Society Stylist’s “Little Black Dress Experiment” Tours America. I’m super excited to be featured as one of the 31 bloggers next month!
H&M dress, LOFT necklace, Melisssa Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon Ball heels, headband from Laguna Beach art fair
Fashion Staples Used: Plastic Peep-toes
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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: LBD P.Y.T.
I loved last week’s twirling pictures so much that I wore another full skirted dress today to play in the park. There’s just something so flirty and feminine about this silhouette. With the sunglasses and leopard shoes I felt like a playful Audrey Hepburn.
I had to wear my new Lyric Culture bangles, too. I received them after attending a press preview yesterday. They’re engraved with Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T.” lyrics. The entire line is all about music. So if you’re a rock ‘n’ roll girl or just have a Beatles obsession, I highly recommend checking it out.
As for my nails? Everyone has been raving about green. So this morning, I decided to try it with O.P.I. It’s fun on other people but I just couldn’t get into the color. Plus, I realized when I got to work that it was almost the exact hue as the Celtics. Being a Lakers fan, I quickly had to remedy that situation with some whiteout.
H&M dress, Target belt, Betsey Johnson sandals, Karl Lagerfeld sunglasses, Lyric Culture “Pretty Young Thing” bangles
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Photography by Gregory Imler
