Showing posts with label personal style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label personal style. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Not Your Granny's Crochet Project!

Growing up I was fortunate enough 
to have my fair share of hand crocheted 
scarves, dresses, tops and capes. 
In fact, my grandmother taught me how to crochet...twice.
My mother once. 
It didn't stick. 
So revisiting this hot trend today, well, 
it's right up my yarn store!

New Romantics Crochet Variety Dress at Free People, $250
Same deal as above but in black...cool, right?

The options are so diverse at the moment, there is 
something out there for everyone. There are also warnings that come with crocheted clothing.

People Tree Crochet Dress at Asos, $240US
First, beware overdoing the hippie look. 
It works well to throw in something a bit edgy or modern—style it with contemporary accessories and shoes.  

Second, beware excessive or unintended exposure 
(the dreaded nip-slip). A sexy camisole or slip 
goes a long way with crochet work!

Lastly, make sure it fits...too small and you can look like a sausage roll, too big and you might look like you're channeling a long-gone 60s rock star.

Fair Harven Crochet Dress from General Pant Co, approximately $150US
Heirloom Dress from Funktional at Need Supply Co, $173US

If it's all a bit too much, go for something like 
the above look from Need Supply—a less committed, 
but completely hip version. 
Or opt for a simple crochet trim or accent like below.

Twist & Tango Crochet Insert Cami Dress at Asos, $120US

If your really lucky, you paid attention when 
someone taught you how to crochet and you can 
whip up your own perfect one-of-a-kind ensemble. 

But, if you're anything like me, you'll need to suffice with spending your hard-earned dollars on one of these darlings.

_____________________________ Why not look your best every day?

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Dress of the Week: Lily Pulitzer

Go Ahead, I dare you to put this dress on and NOT smile...


Shauna sateen tunic by Lily Pulitzer at Bloomingdales, about $225US

The poppy print is so cheerful and the retro 
A-line silhouette is flirty and feminine. All cotton with three-quarter sleeves and a flattering boatneck neckline.
One of those that can be dressed up 
or down for any occasion.

Imagine with leggings and sky-high platforms or strappy summer sandals. Feeling rebellious? A great pair of cowboy boots, oversized bag & vest. 

For such a statement dress, yet easy to make yours and stamp with your personal, unique sense of style.

_______________________________ Why not look your best every day?

Monday, March 28, 2011

Dress of the Week: One-of-a-Kind Vintage

One can never go wrong with 
One-of-a-Kind Vintage Style.

Get it quick....only $53AU at The Vintage Dress
The details: 80s vintage dress with stylish tailoring, zip-up back and strap feature accent at the waist. 
Estimated size: 10-12 Condition: Good.
From The Vintage Dress.




__________________________________ Why not look your best every day?

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Book Review: Harpers Bazaar Fabulous at Every Age

Harper’s Bazaar 
Fabulous at Every Age your Quick & Easy Guide to Fashion
Nandini D’Souza & Jenny Barnett
Hearst Books, 189 pages

I was tackled and hog-tied by insomnia last night. In no doubt due to the multiple giant MUG-o-ramas of coffee I poured down my gullet late in the day. At 213am I woke up not only bright-eyed, but relatively bushy-tailed.


My brain, however, was unable to cope with reading anything with a plot and no identifiable amount of caffeine, desperation, or cash will get me to watch JerseyTrash or Kendra and her ilk on the tube.

So, I chose from the ever-multiplying teetering stack of style and fashion books I’m working my way through. Harper’s Bazaar Fabulous at Every Age 
Your Quick & Easy Guide to Fashion.



My love for Harper’s Bazaar is long held. It was my first fashion magazine and remains one of 
my absolute favorites. 

I blasted through this book in a little over an hour. I examined every page but spent most of my time studying my "age category." Sadly, I didn’t learn much. I formed an idea or two for a couple outfits, but I get that from an average magazine. I wouldn't consider it a "Guide" 
or much of a How-to source.

It’s a beautiful book to look through, but unlike competing books in this genre, it is light on new information on age-appropriate style. Also disappointing is the lack of informational credits on designers or where to buy.  

Unless you are after an expensive hardback magazine, I have found more helpful books in the category of fashion and personal style. I expect more from HB.








__________________________________ Why not look your best every day?

Saturday, March 12, 2011

TOP 7 REASONS to Put Makeup on and Fix Your Hair Before Leaving the House Even if You are Just Picking up the Kids from School or Going to the Store for Eggs and Milk

1. If you don’t look in the mirror this will be the day you have something big and green stuck on your front tooth.

2. You will run into your former hairdresser and he/she thinks (or says): "HA! I knew you’d be nothing without me!"
Proof that even the most beautiful women benefit from a little help...
3. You will see people you haven’t seen in years—and they will look great. You will never see them again to prove that you too can look great. Really you can...


4. Security will follow your unkempt self, because you are absolutely a shoplifting threat. 

Jessica Alba, still beautiful, just better with product.
5. It’s the first day of the rest of your life and first impressions count!


6. The rip in your sweat pants grows in proportion to the importance of the person, or persons, you see.


7. The stain on your T-shirt grows in proportion to the importance of your need to be taken seriously.
Much prefer the glam-Pam...or do we?

Inspired by earlier post, “My anti-style Moment Parts 1 & 2

Monday, March 7, 2011

What's in a Name? Dressology Exposed...

Why Dressology?

A dress is a fabulous metaphor for the study of style...

A great dress can take you from frumpy to fantastic in seconds!

Dresses are classic and feminine. 

They simplify the process of looking stylish.

Versace

Dresses are transformational. 

A great dress is as unique and individual as the person wearing it. 

From ballet flats to boots, from sandals to stilettos. Add bling or a simple strand of pearls—how you accessorize transforms your look from Breakfast at Tiffanys to Lady Gaga. 

You can place your personal stamp on how you wear a dress.


Although dresses have come into their own recently, they remain timeless, regardless of the dictates of fashion. 

Much like personal style, a dress can be made unique to reflect your signature style.

Like Coco once said: "Fashion changes, but style endures."