Style Diary: My NEW Styling Project for Glamour.com

I was recently assigned a project by Glamour.com to style from my own closet and email a few photos of outfits I thought would fit with the “hot summer looks” category.  (Could an assignment get any more fun?!)  It is for an upcoming “feature story about scorching hot outfits to try this summer-think flirty, fun, bright or tight…something (I) would wear on a big night out or festive daytime activity.”

Here is an excerpt from the Glamour.com editor:

Please email me back with a few photos of outfits you think would fit with this category, along with fashion credits (what you’re wearing and where you got it) along with a quote about why you think this is a good example of a hot summer outfit or what you love about it. The photos should be fairly hi-res, if possible, and they should be a full-length image of your whole outfit.
We’ll of course include your name, website name & link back to your site in the story, as we have in previous (similar) stories:
 
 

Here is what I just submitted.  Let me know what you think they’ll choose.

Outfit description:

What screams hot summer more than bright, sunny yellow?  I love this dress because it is high on style yet low on price.  I styled the flirty frock by contrasting its bold and feminine look with neutral, edgy accessories and shoes. And I had to add the matching, yellow-titled Glamour Magazine.  What better accessory is there than your favorite read?

 
Outfit description:
dress – by Daisy bought at Necessary Clothing for $36.99
chain stilettos – by Pour La Victoire bought at TJMaxx for $149.99 (normally retailed for $300)
accessories – bought from Accessories Plus, a jewelry boutique in NYC (everything costed only around $50)

 
 
 
Outfit description:
For a hot summer look that is girly glam, something you might see Blair Waldorf in, I pulled this damask printed, jade frilly cocktail dress, added a matching bow clip in my hair and wore my bow shoes.  The chain bracelets are inspired by the Chanel purse which I adore because it came with a detachable pearl chain strap and brocade mini-mirror for touch-ups.
Outfit details:
strapless dress with bow: Phoebe Couture bought at TJ Maxx for about $80
bow hair clip and bracelets:  Claire’s boutique! haha my secret is out.  I love a cheap find!
purse:  Chanel (gift)
patent leather bow heels:  JC (bought at a Korean boutique for around $50)
Outfit description:
This trendy asymmetrical dress with flashes of neon yellow would go great with basic black but for an even more interesting look, I paired it with purple shoes and a green clutch to accent the colors in the print.  Lastly, I attached a sparkly brooch in the letter of my last name to my purse making it all the more personal.  I’m all about mixing the high and low as you can see from the prices below.
Outfit details:
printed dress – BCBG Max Azria bought on sale for $340
green clutch – Liz Clairborne bought at some discount retailer for less than $30
black diamond brooch that I applied to the purse – bought at a Korean boutique
purple shoes – H&M for about $20
drop earrings – bought at Off 5th $80
What’s your favorite?

Style Diary – Rainy Day Outfits

Rain rain go away.  How to look cute anyway?

In my last post, I did a round-up of the most fashionable wellies on the market.  To further help combat your what-to-wear-on-a-rainy-day issues, I’ve collected some images of rainy day outfits to help inspire you.  (It’s supposed to rain again Monday.)   The first two outfits are from my closet and the rest are from around the world – including hypothetical outfits found online through Polyvore.  Let me know what you think!

  • Celine boots (which I had sprayed so they were waterproof) $0 as they were gifted to me by my stylist friend
  • brown distressed leather motorcycle jacket bought on discount at Daffy’s for about $39
  • tight black pants that I bought from Big Drop in NYC for around $100 (a splurge but worth it given I’ve worn them for the past 10 years)
  • Chanel-inspired blouse from some Korean boutique – and brooch which didn’t come with the blouse but I tacked on last minute
  • Fendi tote
  • H&M leopard umbrella $9.99 -H&M has super cute umbrellas but I warn you, they’re not sturdy enough to withstand high winds

  • blazer -Alice & Olivia (bought at TJMaxx for $39.99 and I added the embroidered patch).
  • dress with ruffle bottom – Monteau bought at Strawberry’s for about $25
  • insulated wellies -Kamik
  • Chanel purse – gift
  • chain necklace – from Jasmine boutique in Boston, bangles – Claire’s boutique ehem, YES I said Claire’s

Below is a Polyvore set featuring the Chanel wellies I spoke about in my last entry.

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The Polyvore set titled, “mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful” by katherinelindsay featuring TopShop dress is below

mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful

Below is a set titled, “Rain in New York” by Kraina*Czekolady featuring Chanel bags

Rain in New York

Burberry in the rain

sexy millitary by her name is: Nicole featuring Burberry boots

sexy millitary

from Rachel Marie I. we have and outfit featuring UO top and tights , thrifted belt, scarf, shoes and skirt

LOOKBOOK.nu: You’ve gotta love how Veronica F. mixes the high and low with a dress from H&M and a purse from Chanel.

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from Hanneli M. we have an Alexander Wang bag and Nina Jarebrink shoes.

LOOKBOOK.nu: Jaclyn S. pairs her Hunter boots with a lacy skirt, and woodsy cardigan and top.

LOOKBOOK.nu: CaliVintage wears her Steven Alan skirt and thrifted sweater with her Seychelles platform oxfords.

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BamBam C. is below wearing a topshop scarf and Vanessa Bruno jacket.  AND she is using her cute umbrella as an accessory.

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I love the idea of the umbrella as an accessory.  And I couldn’t help but smile when I ran into this last photo.

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