Pull Yourself Together:
Party Shine
December 27th, 2011 By

As we all know, last weekend was Christmas, next weekend is New Year’s Eve. When it comes to dressing for the occasion, the two are polar opposites. Christmas is when I normally sit around in what can only be described as a depressed middle-aged divorcee’s outfit of choice (fleece everything), and on New Year’s I pretty much look like an extra on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. To me, it’s the only time of year to wear a ridiculous amount of glitz. After all, coming off of spending that much time with family, you need all the shine & sparkle you can get to detract from “dead on the inside” look on your face. Seriously, if  you’re a fan of Twilight, might I suggest coming over to my family’s for the holidays? They’ll gladly suck the life out of you, vampire-style.

But I digress. This is about celebrating and letting loose. This is about walking around, drink in hand, looking like confetti with a pulse. I’m talking, of course, about sequins. My New Year’s Eve textile of choice.

clockwise, l-r: HELEN SWEATER DRESS, $458.00, Marc Jacobs; QUOTATION GOLD HAWK COSMIC SEQUIN DRESS, $178.00, Bloomingdales; LIZA SHORT SLEEVE SEQUIN, $94.99, Rachel Roy; LIPSY SHIFT DRESS WITH ALL OVER SEQUINS, $118.17, Asos.

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Pull Yourself Together:
Squirrely Behavior
October 26th, 2011 By

I grew up in New York City, so my understanding of nature and all its parts is somewhat limited. However, I do have an appreciation for fresh air, woodland creatures, and those $100 candles that smell like ‘soggy moss’ or some crap. Topping my nature list are squirrels, or as I like to call them, “Glamour Rats”—their wariness, constant fidgeting, and hoarding compulsion are things I can relate to…also, beautiful big brown eyes. My fascination with them led to the start of a collection, and though you’re not going to find me feeding them leftover hot dog buns in the park (at least not for another ten years), you may see me searching online for squirrel related items that don’t make me look like a crazy person. This week I found some new favorites, starting with the perfect, understated squirrel print dress.


Clockwise, l-r: YMC SILK SQUIRREL DRESS, $375.00, URBAN OUTFITTERS; ECUREUIL PLATE, $24.00, ANTHROPOLOGIE.COM; CONNOR SQUIRRELS HOLIDAY CARDS, $85.00 for 12, BARNEYS; AUTUMN SQUIRREL SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS, $10.99, AMAZON.

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Get This Look: Jessica Szohr March 26th, 2010 By

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Jessica Szohr (Janet Mayer/PR Photos)

At a recent Jill Stuart fashion show in New York City, Gossip Girl star Jessica Szohr rocked an effortlessly sexy look, perfect for a hot date or a night out with the girls. She layered a trench coat over a white mini cutout dress, then finished off with two standout accessories – a black clutch and red hot peep-toe stilettos for a burst of color. With her side-swept bangs and smoky eye makeup, Jessica was the epitome of that last minute, thrown-together look so many women hope to achieve. It’s easier than you think to steal Jessica’s sassy style as long as you own a few key pieces from her wardrobe!

Jessica’s mini dress with sheer black cutouts is by designer Jill Stuart, but you can opt for a simpler and far more affordable one like this New York & Company frock. Its sleek silhouette and sweetheart neckline are flattering, while subtle metallic accents give it a boost of glamour.

New York & Company White Strapless Mini Dress

New York & Company White Strapless Mini Dress, $89.95

Banana Republic’s nylon trench ($130) is the perfect shade of brown – they call it root beer float! Like Jessica’s, this trench is classic and lightweight, ideal for layering over a dress at night or pairing with a more casual weekend outfit.

Banana Republic Nylon Trench

Banana Republic Nylon Trench, $130

Take a cue from Jess by pairing your outfit with a basic black clutch. This super affordable version by Converse ($16.99) features zippers, braided straps, and several compartments, combining function and fashion!

Converse One Star Foldover Clutch

Converse One Star Foldover Clutch, $16.99

Finally, Jessica’s look just isn’t complete without those stilettos! A pair of lipstick-red heels, like these flirty Nine West peep toe platforms ($49.47), offer the perfect finishing touch.

Nine West Women's Liatris Peep Toe Platform

Nine West Liatris Peep Toe Platform, $49.47

 

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How to Wear: The Boyfriend Blazer March 14th, 2010 By

A great way to update your wardrobe is to incorporate the oh-so-hot boyfriend blazer.  I love the simplicity behind dressing this look.  Recently, the blazer has taken on new meaning from office wear to making a statement in many different ways. It can be worn day or night, and can be dressed up or down. The most important thing to remember when wearing a boyfriend blazer is to play up your most feminine assets — whether it is with leggings or skinny jeans to show off the legs, or a chic fitted dress to show off those curves.  Here I will show you how to wear the boyfriend blazer look effortlessly put together. All the necessary pieces to complete your boyfriend blazer look can be found here at beso.

Elongate the body with skinny jeans or leggings:

J Brand 12 Pencil Skinny Jeans $149.99

necessary objects blazer $28.90

The trick to pulling off the boyfriend blazer is the proportions.  A blazer that hits past the waist looks great with skinny jeans as it makes the legs look longer and lends a slimming appearance. However, a blazer that hits right at the waist or above should be worn withdresses, with the emphasis on narrowing the waist.

When wearing jeans, pair the boyfriend blazer with a basic v-neck tee. Dress up the look with a long chain necklace or big earrings, and a cute clutch.

Dress up:

GUESS Matty Boyfriend Blazer $89.00

 

Juicy Couture pleated hem tee dress $158.00

When choosing a boyfriend blazer with contrast cuffs, I like to play up the style with ruffles or pleats.The boyfriend blazer can  look very flirty over virtually any dress. A tee shirt dress can be a perfect way to dress down the blazer. Also,when wearing a boyfriend blazer with a dress I prefer a dress that falls a few inches above the knee.

The long and short of it:

Tory Burch 'Vaughn' Jelly Sandal, $$86.90

 

Victorias Secret Boyfriend Blazer, $88

 Finally, the boyfriend blazer looks hot worn with shorts and is an unexpected look that is very trendy. This look can be paired with gladiator sandals for spring or summer.

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