ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: All Buttoned Up
Black pants and a white button-up often has the tendency to make you look like a waiter. But puff sleeves and a brooch—and a pop of orange at the wrist—take the outfit of catering territory.
Forever 21 top, H&M pants, vintage brooch, Stuart Weitzman boots, Juicy Couture watch, Target headband
Fashion Staples Used: Crystal Brooch
Michelle Obama caused a color frenzy when she wore a purple Toywatch in Paris. At $195, the timepiece is certainly more affordable than her Cartier Tank Francaise. But Shop4Sparkles Watch Me Watches are only $25! They come in ten colors, which makes me wish I didn’t splurge on my orange Juicy Couture jelly watch last year. Oh well!
Recently, I’ve been really inspired by all the tribal chic looks from Spring 2009 Fashion Week. So much so, that I was immediately drawn to this global print when helping a friend clean out her closet. The skirt was too big on me but the elastic waistband let me transform it into a dress. I created an outfit I can wear now to work and on vacation later this summer.
Now…
Juicy Couture ribbed shirt, Forever 21 belt, vintage necklace, Hogan boots
Later…
Beads from Africa, flower ring a friend got me at Bergdorfs, Steve Madden wedges
I saw this Hanii Y strapless dress in Bergdorf Goodman during Fashion Week in 2007. When I tried it on, I felt just like Tinkerbell—except in navy tweed. I had to have so I splurged. Since it was more expensive than I usually spend, I wanted to get good use out of it. And boy, did I! Two years later and I’m still getting compliments. Here, I styled the dress six ways to show that with a little creativity, a little blue dress can go a long way.
1. Bebe belt, So Good Jewelry beads, Prada pumps
2. Juicy Couture long-sleeve ribbed shirt, vintage clip-on earring, DKNY tights, Robert Clergerie boots
3. Vintage belt, lia sophia bracelets, American Apparel tights, Manolo Blahnik gladiator sandals
4. D2k suede jacket, Skagen watch, DKNY tights, Hogan boots
5. So Good Jewelry necklace, Giuseppe Zanotti peep-toes
6. Forever 21 cardigan, ESQ watch, London Sole ballet flats
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