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Hello, Beijing. We’re watching the Olympics, and we’re feeling inspired to start exercising. Whether you’re looking to start practicing yoga, playing tennis, or even jogging around the neighborhood, we’ve got you covered with chic exercise wardrobe essentials. Here’s what you need to fill your gym bag, minus shoes:
T-Back Sports Bras | $16.50 at Old Navy
Summer Games Graphic Tees | $14.50 at Old Navy
Puff Sleeved Fleece Jackets | $19.50 at Old Navy
Active Jersey Pants | $19.50 at Old Navy
C9 by Champion Mesh Shorts | $9.99 at Target
Double Strand Yoga Headband | $18 at J Crew
August 14th, 2008
Q: I have recently lost 40 lbs and my bust is considerably smaller than it was before. My stomach still has a ways to shrink, which leads to gapping and looseness across the top. Any suggestions for what to wear for a small bust and a somewhat bigger middle?
by Colleen Geary, fashion stylist and image consultant
A: Congratulations on losing 40 pounds! We encourage you to celebrate with some brand new clothes to fit your new body! You deserve a treat–and the encouragement to keep the weight off. Here’s what to look for to flatter your body:
Add visual volume at the bust. Pleating, shirring, or ruching will help to add visual volume to your bust. With your body shape, you’re going to look great in empire waist tops. A shirred empire waistline will add some extra volume in the bust, and the fabric will drape nicely over your middle. Try empire waist dresses as well–the empire waist creates a nice long leg line.
Draw attention up to your face or down towards your legs. Redirect attention towards your face with jewelry or special detailing at the neckline. Or direct attention towards your legs with a great looking skirt.
Define your waistline. You can flatter your middle by defining your waistline as best you can. The right undergarments are a great first step. Wear Spanx or other bodyshaping garments in order to create the longest, leanest line possible. Choose tops and jackets with distinct waists so as to suggest an hourglass shape.
While you wait for your stomach to shrink, you may want to consider tailoring to adjust your tops. The proportions of your body aren’t going to fit most "off the rack" clothing. Fit is absolutely essential to making you look your best. So if you cannot find clothes that fit you perfectly, do consider paying a visit to your tailor so that your clothes fit you not only at the bust, but also at the shoulder and the waistline. Believe me, it’s worth the expense to feel and look great!
Have a great tip about what to wear to flatter a small bust and a larger middle? Share it with us in the comments!
August 12th, 2008
We asked: Would you wear Brightly Colored Jeans?
You said: Not so much. 65% of you said No to Brightly Colored Jeans, with only 35% saying Yes.
Style tip? Brightly colored Jeans don’t have to look like you stepped out of the 1980s. They look amazingly fresh great paired with a brightly colored top in a complementary color. Or try a top with metallic shine for a bit of extra sparkle.
Next question: Bright, sunny yellow has been a favorite of ours all summer. For fall, though, yellow is becoming more muted, more mustardy in hue. But what do you think? Tell us, would you wear Mustard Yellow? Cast your vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Overdyed Matchstick Jean| $88 at J Crew.
August 11th, 2008
Yeah, we know that colored jeans are very 1985, but they’re coming back this summer looking surprisingly fresh. Goes to show that in fashion, what goes out does eventually come back in. How to wear brightly colored jeans?
Play Up the Color by wearing a colored tee in a complementary color. Brightly colored jeans are, by nature, playfully casual. So wear them with a tee that brings on the fun.
Balance with Neutral Colors to your outfit with a light sweater or jacket. Mixing too many bright colors can make your outfit look schizophrenic, so we like to balance out the brights with some neutrals. Our favorite neutral to add to brights? Grey. We love grey for its ability to provide visual stability in an outfit, and it works a lot better than black for pairing with brights. Or do as we did here and try a smart looking stripe.
Layer on Accessories to complete the casually playful look. Look for fun accessories such as colorful cuffs, chunky necklaces, or oversized cocktail rings. Brightly colored jeans deserve equally playful accessories.
How do you wear brightly colored jeans? Share your style with us in the comments!
August 7th, 2008
We’re continuing our love affair with Martin + Osa as they unveil their latest collection. Yes, they can be a bit pricey, but the quality of the clothes makes the splurge worth it. Here’s what we’ll be wearing this Fall from Martin + Osa:
Havaianas Print Flip Flops | $20 at Martin + OsaDon’t you love the festive seashell print on these flip flops? We’re a big fan of Havaianas–they’re super comfy.
Thin Patent Leather Belt | $34.50 at Martin + Osa
Wear this patent leather belt with your weekday tailored work clothes and your weekend casual clothes.
Herringbone Denim Trouser | $79.99 at Martin + Osa
We’re loving the tailored look of these denim trousers and the chic herringbone fabric.
Refined Cotton Shirt Dress | $99.50 at Martin + Osa
This cotton shirt dress is refined enough to wear to work, yet chic enough to go out in the evening.
Military Blazer | $150 at Martin + Osa
Four button-flap pockets grace Martin + Osa’s military blazer. Great for adding extra volume for women with a small bust.
August 5th, 2008
We asked: Would you wear Peasant Tops?
You said: Maybe. For the second week in a row, the vote was pretty close, with 44% of you saying Yes to Peasant Tops and the remaining 56% saying No.
Style tip? The Peasant Blouse is by nature a feminine top. We love pairing the feminine peasant blouse with a pair of menswear trousers for balance. If you’re not so into the Peasant Blouse look, you may want to try a less literal interpretation of the shirt, as seen at left.
Next question: Speaking of comeback trends, Brightly Colored Jeans are back in the trend rotation this season. But what do you think? Tell us, would you wear Brightly Colored Jeans? Cast your vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Silk Fringe Sleeve Top| $69 at Banana Republic.
August 4th, 2008
Why does this outfit work?
Yellow and orange make for a striking color combination. It’s easy to choose one bold color to anchor an outfit, but you get more than double the style points if you successfully combine two bright colors.
Black and white pattern provides a graphic counterpoint to the bright yellow and orange. Notice how the tiny black and white dot pattern on the sweater is faintly echoed in the tribal border print of the tunic top.
Neutral accessories ground the outfit, which is high on both color and pattern. The chocolate brown bag complements the warm yellows and oranges, while the gold gladiator sandals provide a bit of extra shine.
What’s your go-to color combination for summer? Share it with us in the comments!
July 31st, 2008
In 2003, Monica Botkier launched her namesake line of handbags. Botkier bags instantly gained cult status among fashionistas for their mix of luxury and functionality–with a downtown edge. A favorite of Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, and Heidi Klum, pricey Botkier bags are usually found at high end department stores and boutiques. Think Barneys, Neiman Marcus, and Fred Segal. But now, five years after the birth of Botkier bags, you can get them for under $50. Here’s our three favorite bags from the Botkier for Target collection:
Botkier for Target Satchel in Gray Python | $39.99 at Target
Botkier for Target Hobo in White Python | $39.99 at Target
Botkier for Target Clutch in Gray Python | $19.99 at Target
July 29th, 2008
We asked: Would you wear Gladiator Sandals?
You said: Maybe. This vote was pretty close, with 52% of you saying No to Gladiator Sandals and the remaining 48% saying Yes.
Style tip? True to their name, gladiator sandals are by nature a somewhat aggressive shoe. They bring a bit of an edge to an otherwise neutral outfit. We love pairing gladiator sandals with pretty skirts and dresses to add a bit of a masculinity to an otherwise feminine outfit.
Next question: Remember when peasant tops were the It shirt of summer a few years ago? Looks like they may be making a (small) comeback. But what do you think? Tell us, would you
wear Peasant Tops? Cast your vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Mossimo Phoebe Bauble Gladiator Sandals| $19.99 at Target.
July 28th, 2008
Express, which we shop for knits and other basics, has finally opened an online store. Here’s what we have our eyes on from Express:
Featherweight Dip Dye Tee | $22.50 at ExpressA basic tee with some extra personality. Hooray for Ombre!
Sleeveless Neck-Tie Top | $39.50 at Express
We love how this knit tie-neck top can bridge casual and business wear.
Volume Sleeve Crop Top | $39.50 at Express
This top is the closest we’re getting to the revived peasant top trend. We promise!
Front Tie Short Sleeve Shirt | $49.50 at Express
Tie-neck detailing turns this short sleeve button down into something special.
Plaid Mini Skirt | $59.50 at Express
Preppy meets sexy with this plaid miniskirt. If your legs are less than perfect (or you want to make the mini a bit more modest), try wearing this skirt with dark colored tights (as shown).
Preppy Denim Jacket | $88 at Express
The nipped in waist, gold buttons, and the cropped sleeves make a chic, preppy statement.
July 25th, 2008
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