Showing posts with label style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label style. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Friday, May 2, 2014
Icons
June is right around the corner and that always makes me
think of weddings! In the spirit of the season, I wanted to share pictures of
two of my favorite wedding dresses. Both are equally classy and visions of
loveliness. The two brides have gone down in history as being icons with their
wardrobes, and they definitely don’t disappoint in their choice of wedding
gowns. Enjoy!
Wendy
Friday, January 31, 2014
Fun(ny) Fashion!
People always ask me, "Whitney, what is your perspective on fashion and style?" Ok, so I have never, EVER been asked that. But, because I have daydreamed about being a stand-in for an unavailable female celebrity on talk shows and press junkets, I have an answer. It would simply be: don't take what you wear too seriously.
Don't get me wrong. I seriously love clothes. In fact, I like looking at clothes more than the process of putting an outfit together and actually dressing in them. That being said, I tend to dress for the mood that I'm in. So, if I was allowed, I could be found in a full sweatsuit decorated in Dorito crumbs on a daily basis. But because I do have to be seen in public occasionally, I like to dress in what makes me happy.
Come! Let's take a quick journey into my closet so I can show you some of my favorite endorphin-producing pieces...
Here's a lovely little number I think that every aspiring 90's female comic should have. It may look a little dated, but I swear that when paired with a cute, floral mini dress, it's *almost* on-trend. But if I do find myself feeling out of place while wearing "old goldie," I know that I can always turn to annoying my friends with attempts at observational stand up. I mean really...what's the deal with all of these Bigfoot shows?! Wah, wah.
While these shirts aren't inherently funny, the fact that I own upwards of 8 (there's at least 3 in the wash and 2 more hiding somewhere on the floor), is kind of humorous. Simply referred to as "the big shirts" in the Bluetique office, these tops are a girl's best friend and we are all addicted. They're easy to layer and ridiculously soft and comfortable. They are a socially acceptable relative of the Snuggie. They are my fashion drug of choice, and there's no way I'm stopping at 8! (SPOILER ALERT: Bluetique will be stocked with these for Spring! We're talking pastel big shirts; striped big shirt; big shirts for days! So be on the lookout before I hoard them all!)
Lastly, we have this guy. He called to me one day from a rack at the Goodwill; mistakenly placed in the crocheted quilt section. No label. No tag. I think his creator was going for 80's Bill Cosby, and just kept going. He's big, bright, bulky, and loud. And I love him!
So there you have it. Thanks for taking this funny fashion journey with me. Keep it real. And keep it real fun!
Monday, September 23, 2013
When asked who their style icon may be, how many of us ladies do you think would say Marilyn or Audrey or Jackie? Hands down the classiest ladies of this century, these women are inspirational to our generation not only for the way they dressed but for their charisma, self confidence and overall leadership. Let me preface this post by saying I am just as obsessed with Marilyn as the next girl and the amount of times I've sat in bed and watched Charade on a Sunday morning is getting embarrassing. But sometimes I find myself wanting more. Cheating on my muses if you will. Not all of us are going for the whole blond bombshell look or have the lithe figure of a little boy combined with the eyes of a feline. To fill my own hunger for extra style inspiration, and maybe yours too, here are some other ladies to look for next time you're on Pintrest. Maybe you will find your own female figure you aspire to be!
1. Ana Karina
Born Hanne Karin Bayer, this gorgeous French lady changed her name after being found homeless at a café in Paris by an advertising agency. It was the one and only Coco Chanel whom suggested she change her name to something with a little more glamour to it. Karina became known for her collaborations with the director Jean-Luc Godard in many of his French New Wave films including A Woman is a Woman where she won best actress. Funny where a set of doe eyes and the right haircut can get you!
2. Lisa Bonet
She may be known as the lady who snagged Lenny Kravitz but she should get props for more than just that small feat. After competing in beauty pageants at a young age, Lisa snagged the role as Denise of The Cosby Show and the rest is history. I, however, think her dreads are worthy of a million roles in themselves. Bonet is the classically cool inspiration for the bohemian at heart.
3. Charlotte Rampling
Born in England in 1946, Rampling's acting career transpired not only English cinema but French and Italian cinema as well. Fun fact: the tabloids have always been hard on celebrities for their slip ups. She was once accused of being in a ménage trois after claiming to have lived with two other men when in actuality it was a case of high rent which brought the three in close quarters. Anyway, I admire Charlotte for her chic, simplistic dressing which whispers (doesn't scream), "I drink bourbon on the rocks and I am down for whatever."
The thing about all of these women is they have a sense of style that is uniquely them. You can read so much about them from the way they dress and carry themselves. They all look..what's the word..comfortable! I don't think any of these women looking in the mirror before they leave the house thinking "I want to look good to make my ex jealous" or "Is this trendy enough?". They dressed for themselves and I think that is magical. In many ways, I am not featuring these women to say you should channel them when you go shopping next but to say you can be like these women too and if you dress like yourself and are comfortable in what you wear. You too will exude this kind of attractive effortlessness that makes you have a certain je ne sais quoi. This is all really cheesy I know. I've been watching too many rom coms recently. Pardone moi!
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
Coveting right now
Slowly a surely the D'Orsay slipper flats are becoming a mainstream closet staple in fashionistas closet. Similar to the slipper loafer of last year but more elegant and chic, the D'Orsay was introduced in insider blogs with Spring but is becoming more available and affordable as the year goes on. I always like to really think about an item before I add it to my closet to make sure I really, really want it and it's not just a passing trend that will end up at my nearest Goodwill in two weeks. Maybe that isn't trendy but some pieces are made for style. Here are some affordable options.
Steve Madden Sawyer D'Orsay Flats- $89
Red adds a pop of color to a simple outfit.
Dolley 03 Black Pointed Flats- $21
A modern, interesting alternative to the black ballet flat.
Report Sloane D'Orsay Flats- $54
A metal tip toe and snake skin print for the westerner at heart.
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