ttF Fashion Staples Series: Sweet Pleats
I used to be anti shorts with tights. But I think I’ve converted. I ordered these high waist shorts from Forever 21 and didn’t feel like waiting till it warmed up to wear them. They came with the most hideous belt. My fashion staple instantly fixed that
This is one of the cases where the outfit looks much better live. The pleats and the textured tights just didn’t photograph too well. The silly glasses, of course, came out perfectly.
So what’s with the shades?
This Sunday, at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Carrie Underwood and Usher are going to do a special tribute to Michael Jackson that will feature the 3-D mini-movie for “Earth Song,” which MJ created but was never aired. Through January 31, Target stores nationwide are giving away these 3-D glasses so you can see the film in all its glory when the Grammys air on CBS.
Walter top, Forever 21 shorts, tights I bought at some random shop in London, Twisted Silver Tapestry choker worn as a bracelet, vintage necklace (was my mother’s when she was younger), Calvin Klein pumps
Fashion Staples Used: Reversible 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.
***Update: The Micahel Jackson tribute shirts are no longer available on CustomGlamGirl.com. But you can still design your own. Create a PYT crystal tank ($12.99) or a I ♥ MJ rhinestone shirt ($29.99) —the options are endless!
And now, you’ll get 20% off you online order! Enter ttf20 at checkout. Happy designing!
I’ve used CustomGlamGirl.com many times for personalized gifts. Their shirts come from American Apparel so they’re good quality and they give you many options to create your own custom design. To commemorate Michael Jackson, the website created four shirts, ranging from $9.99 to $35.99. My fave is the simple Shamon! tee.
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Michael Jackson wasn’t only one of the most talented singers and performers of our time. The King of Pop was a fashion icon. Women’s Wear Daily said it best when they wrote “it takes a certain kind of star to turn a single sequined glove into a cultural symbol.” These are only some of MJ’s influential style moments…
The Glove
The Brooches
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