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Halloween Ready Made Outfit: A Modern Marie Antoinette

Sofia Coppola’s flick "Marie Antoinette" is being released at the perfect time to inspire a fabulously rich and over-the-top Halloween costume. The Queen of France was, after all, one of the most stylish royal icons of her time.  In the interest of practicality, we decided to modernize Queen Antoinette’s look just a tad–the gigantic skirt poufed with yards of tulle probably isn’t the look you’re going for.  But if the Halloween look you’re after is sophisticated and of-the-moment, Queen Marie Antoinette is the way to go. 

"A Modern Marie Antoinette" Fashion Formula = Platinum Wig + Pearl Choker + Satin and Lace Corset + Bubble Skirt + White Leggings + Hand Fan.

Marie Antoinette wig
Marie Antoinette Platinum Wig | $40 at amasquerade.com

pearl choker
Carolee Four Row Mixed Pearl Necklace | $100 at Nordstrom

corset
Spoon Busk Satin and Lace Corset | $399.99 at absolutecorsets.com

bubble skirt
Walter Natural Sparkle Pleated Bubble Skirt | $99.99 at Bluefly

leggings
LaRok Button Leggings | $98 at Shopbop

Arabella Shoes
Arabella Pumps | $298 at Anthropologie

hand fan
Mini Fan | $51 at A Cool Breeze

2 comments October 24th, 2006

Omiru Poll Results: Layered Necklaces are In

Omiru Poll Results: Layered Necklaces are In


Lee Angel Oval Link NecklaceWe asked: Are Layered Necklaces In or Out?

You said: Layered Necklaces are still In.  58% are still all over this trend, while 14% think they’re Out.  The remaining 28% think this jewelry trend is On the Way Out.

Omiru’s take:
We love the drama that Layered Necklaces create for an outfit.  With the ability to take a simple outfit from vanilla to cookies & cream, Layered Necklaces are an essential in this era of mannered, ladylike dressing to give outfits a bit more flavor.  In order to take full advantage of this jewelry trend, we recommend pairing necklaces with compatible colors but wildly different textures. 

Next Question: Striped Tops are on one hand a figure flattery liability (the wrong sized or placed stripes can make you look like you took a few too many sweets from the cookie jar) and on the other hand a fashion trend that’s all over the stores.   But what do you
think?  Tell us, are Striped Tops In, or are they Out?  Cast your
vote on the sidebar!

Pictured: Lee Angel Oval Link Necklace | $425 at Scoop NYC.

2 comments October 23rd, 2006

Friday Fashion Hotlist | 10.20.06

Issue No. 61 of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the
cutest and coolest stuff Omiru’s Style Intelligence Report saw out there this
week.

This
week, we’re spotlighting Bomber Jackets to keep you warm for the winter.  We present to
you his-and-her bomber jackets, complete with our favorite winter coat detailing: toggle closures!

  Lux Fur Toggle Bomber Jacket
Lux Fur Toggle Bomber Jacket | $125 at
Urban Outfitters
Don’t miss the details: the toggles, the faux fur trim, and the red buttons adorning the navy flap pockets.

Triple Five Soul Wool Bomber
Triple Five Soul Wool Bomber | $279 at Urban Outfitters
If you’re not into the Fur look, you can zip the fur trim off.  Gotta love a coat that does double duty.

October 20th, 2006

Ready Made Outfit: Out for a Drink

If you’re heading out to a chichi bar anytime soon, consider wearing this equally elegant ensemble. Looking long and svelte, you’ll be the most stylish girl in the room.  It’s all about the details: the pockets on the dress, the stirrups on the leggings, and the round toe on the pumps.  Don’t be surprised if both guys and girls complement your look. 

"Out for a Drink" Fashion Formula = Dress with Pockets + Gold Necklace + Stirrup Leggings + Round-toe Pumps.

 

pocket dress

Marie Marie Pocket Dress | $435 at Shopbop 

 

necklace

Scroll Medallion Necklace | $24 at Bebe

 

stirrup leggings

Stirrup Leggings |  $21.50 at Delia’s


roundtoe pumps

Steven ‘Lemore’ Pump  |  $99 (sale) at Macy’s

5 comments October 19th, 2006

Trendscape: Sweaterdresses


It’s a brisk October day, but you still feel like sporting a dress. What to do? You’re in luck because this fall, two fashion staples–dresses and sweaters–have mated to birth one luxuriously cozy trend: sweaterdresses.  Feast your eyes on three of our favorites.

Our $$$ Pick

Shopbop sweaterdress

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Sweater Dress | $405 at Shopbop

Our $$ Pick 

Nordstrom sweaterdress

Diesel ‘Blissi’ Sweater Dress | $240 at Nordstrom

Our $ Pick

Bebe sweaterdress

 Bebe Double V Tunic Dress | $98 at Bebe

3 comments October 18th, 2006

Friday Fashion Hotlist | 10.13.06

Issue No. 60 of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the
cutest and coolest stuff Omiru’s Style Intelligence Report saw out there this
week.

This
week, we’re spotlighting Cool Caps to keep your head warm as we head into the chilly days of October.  We present to
you a boucle newsboy cap for women and a military influenced patch cap for men.

  Anthropologie Boucle Newsboy Cap
Boucle Newsboy Cap | $48 at
Anthropologie
White hot.  Need we say more?

A. Kurtz Sweet Hat (Prince of Wales)
A. Kurtz Sweet Hat (Prince of Wales) | $52 at 80s Purple
Plaid fabric and military-inspired styling place this cap firmly on trend.

1 comment October 13th, 2006

Ready Made Outfit: Oh La Leggings

Most girls are sporting leggings with tunics and short denim skirts (just say no!), but if you want a more sophisticated option, pair yours with an eclectic cardigan and equally unique flats for a classically trendy look.

"Oh La Leggings" Fashion Formula = Long Cardigan + White Tank + Black Leggings + Peep-Toe Flats.

sweater jacket
Jones New York Signature Long Wool Blend Cardigan | $129 at Nordstrom

Banana Republic Cotton Rib Tank
Cotton Ribbed Tank | $18 at Banana Republic

black leggings
Free People Thermal Crop Legging | $38 at Urban Outfitters

Palatine Peep Toe Flats at Anthropologie
Palatine Peep-toes | $248 at Anthropologie

October 10th, 2006

Omiru Poll Results: Dresses with Pockets are In

Omiru Poll Results: Dresses with Pockets are In


Nanette Lepore \'Party Time\' JumperWe asked: Are Dresses with Pockets In or Out?

You said:They’re In!  72% of you voted these functional fashions In, and only 20% voted them Out.  The remaining 8% voted Dresses with Pockets On the Way Out.

Omiru’s take:
Dresses are The Hot Silhouette for Fall, so it pleases us that you appreciate the combination of fashion and function as much as we do.  This trend has been floating around for awhile; we first reported on Dresses with Pockets back in February.  But though the trend has been in circulation for months, it’s far from falling from favor.  Wear Dresses with Pockets to work, paired with a blouse (pictured).  Or wear the trend to your next evening Gala.  Amy Adams and Maggie Gyllenhall, and Sandra Bullock all sported pocketed styles at the Emmys!  What could be chicer?

Next Question: As Summer fades into Fall, we’re switching out our sandals for boots.  Tall boots.  But what do you
think?  Tell us, are Tall Boots In, or are they Out?  Cast your
vote on the sidebar!

Pictured: Nanette Lepore ‘Party Time’ Jumper | $260 at Nordstrom.

5 comments October 9th, 2006

Friday Fashion Hotlist | 10.6.06

Issue No. 59 of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the
cutest and coolest stuff Omiru’s Style Intelligence Report saw out there this
week.

This
week, we’re spotlighting Cocktail Party Chic
items to take you right from work to your next soiree.  We present to you a patterned pintucked dress for women and a cotton/cashmere corduroy blazer for men.

  Mara Hoffman Pin Tuck Front Dress
Mara Hoffman Pin Tuck Front Dress | $379 at
Shopbop
Gorgeous shape and lovely pattern combine to make one knockout dress!

Banana Republic Cotton/Cashmere Two-Button Corduroy Blazer
Cotton/Cashmere Two-Button Corduroy Blazer | $298 at Banana Republic
Fitted shape for style, corduroy for comfort.

2 comments October 6th, 2006

Ready Made Outfit: Funky School-Girl

Even if you’re not enrolled in school, you can still look like a fashionable school-girl with the right outfit. Since you’d rather look like you’re heading to lunch than the library, pair your mini plaid jumper with chunky pumps instead of flats. And if you want to avoid looking like Britney Spears in her "Baby One More Time" video, stay far away from tummy-revealing tops by choosing a turtleneck instead. Soon, you’ll be the most stylish gal on campus - er, street.

ivory turtleneck
Frenchi Puff Sleeve Turtleneck | $40 at Nordstrom

plaid jumper
Lux Plaid Jumper | $68 at Urban Outfitters

 
grey skinny jeans
Lux Stretch Slim Grey Wash | $68 at Urban Outfitters


Michael Kors open toe pumps
Michael Kors "Harness" Open Toe Pumps  | $138.95 at Nordstrom

October 4th, 2006

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