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?

Military Jackets

military jacket – Charlotte Russe, black drop-waisted dress – bought at a Korean boutique, hat -Eugenia Kim bought at a sample sale, suede booties – Restricted bought on sale $69.99,

Today, I wore my military jacket, something I bought last fall at the beginning of the season and something that I’ve sort of gotten bored of styling.  Do you ever get in a styling rut with a piece and end up wearing it the same way over and over?  Given that military is still very in for spring and given that it is still breezy enough to layer up, I’m giving my military black blazer a second chance with a little inspiration from my favorite fashion bloggers.  Sometimes when I get in a style rut I’ll do a search for whatever wardrobe piece I’m puzzled with and instantaneously, I get to see how others around the world styled an item in the same category.  Here is what my most recent “military jacket” search came up with.
LOOKBOOK.nu: I love how this Swedish beauty, Frida pairs military jackets with dresses for a play on masculine -feminine.

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LOOKBOOK.nu: Does she not remind you of Avril Levigne?

An edgier look from Andy T.  in Amsterdam who pairs her outfit with the now trendy clog is pictured below.LOOKBOOK.nu:

Marcella from New Zealand rocked her $39 Modcloth jacket below

Nana in Wonderland is wearing a jacket, shirt and stockings all from American Eagle (they actually contacted her about including their brand in her blog) …Hello retailers, you can send me some free clothes to try on and blog about too!This cute San Francisco girl proves that great style doesn’t have to break the bank (hat from Target, H&M jacket and Forever 21 skirt).

Another similarly styled look came from Slumberdoll in the Phillipines.

And finally, Daily Fashion Boost from the Netherlands pairing a H&M jacket with a DIY skirt, bow blouse and a bow for her hair, effortlessly mixing the tough with the girly.What’s your favorite military -inspired piece from your wardrobe and how do you typically style it?

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