ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Secret Garden
Something about this outfit reminds me of The Secret Garden. Maybe it’s the Victorian style lace or the childlike socks with sandals or my grandmother’s pearls… or probably the combination of all three. When I put it together I looked at myself in the mirror and wasn’t too sure about the combo. But as the day went out I started to really like my outfit. Who knew I would have been such a fan of the socks with sandals trend?!
Plus, wearing my scarf as a belt turned out to be incredibly handy. This morning I went for a bra fitting at the newly opened Intimacy boutique in Century City. If you get fitted—and I highly recommend it—a dress is not a good choice. Luckily, I was able to transform my scarf into a sarong so I wasn’t completely undressed as I learned that I was a totally different bra size then I have been wearing. The wonderful thing about an upscale lingerie boutique like Intimacy is they alter the bras for you. You can go up a cup size then get the band taken in at no charge. Yes, the bras are a near fortune but the difference a good fit makes is astonishing. Plus, they will alter the bras when they stretch, which even the best lingerie tends to do. So I looked at my gigantic purchase this morning as a style investment.
Forever 21 dress, 7 for All Mankind scarf worn as a belt, Target socks, Elie Tahari sandals, grandmother’s pearls, Aldo charity cuff
Fashion Staples Used: Chambray Scarf
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Photography by Gregory Imler
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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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Socks With Sandals
I really haven’t been a fan of the socks with sandals trend. But for a recent photo shoot, I had to show to make the trend work—and I ended up sort of liking it. So much so, that I decided to rocks the socks the next day to work. It worked for a couple of reasons: 1) The socks are a very similar color to the shoe, much like Burberry’s spring runway. And 2) the rest of my outfit was a little retro, which worked with the quirky footwear.
Will I wear start wearing socks every day? Certainly not. But when I’m due for a pedi and don’t feel like wearing boots, at least I know the option is available.
Elie Tahari cardigan, Nanette Lepore top, Marc Jacobs skirt, Target socks, Tahari shoes
Fashion Staples Used: Lace Top
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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Cirque du Style
I was meeting with some producers after work today about a possible reality show so I wanted to look professional, but still stylish with a small splash of sexy. My DvF dress is conservative but snug enough to show off my figure. And I glammed it up a bit by pinning a brooch to the black circus collar. Fingers crossed my look worked and I can tell you guys about the show soon!
Diane von Furstenberg dress, Target tights, Steve Madden Trinitie pumps, lia sophia bracelets, vintage brooch
Fashion Staples Used: Black Opaque Tights, Crystal Brooch
ttF Fashion Staples Series: Black in Check
The greatest part about a long boyfriend cardigan is it doubles as a dress. I usually add a belt but it made the sweater a little too short for work. The tights were a pretty recent purchase. Aside from a Goldilocks Halloween costume, I hadn’t even thought about white legwear since grade school. But a friend told me how she likes to wear white tights with t-strap pumps and I was in Target and saw a pair for $5. I figured I’d give them a try and I ended up liking the way they look. Good things can happen when you take fashion chances.
Vince cardigan, lia sophia cuff, Merona scarf, Target tights, Forever 21 booties
Fashion Staples Used: Cashmere Boyfriend Cardigan
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
