Alright, now I'm posting these a little late. They're from my trip to Wicker Park earlier this summer, and I haven't gotten around for them for one reason or another, so here they are now. I really really love these because they're sort of a starting point for the "fashion" portion of this blog. Yes, the stuff is ridiculously over-priced, but the thing is that each and every single one of these outfits can be made with staples that you've probably already got in your closet.
Number One: The Day-to-Night Outfit
I love this sort of look. The easy silhouette of the dress is smartened up by a crisp denim jacket, and laced with whimsical accessories. The only thing I would change would be the belt; make it a little more low-key with a thin brown leather belt (sort of keeping with the rustic theme of the whole thing), and instead of buckling it neatly, sort of knot it up after you've slipped it through the hole. It's a great way to do not-trying-too hard while still looking amazing. Very good shopping outfit because it slips on and off easier, and the more rumpled you look, the better it comes off.
The belt nips in your waist, and even if you're a little thick around the middle, the thicker material of the dress creates flattering shadows that give the illusion of a smaller tummy. Also, since you've got the jacket on, the 3/4 sleeves make your arms look toned; you can only see the slimmest part of your arm. Very flattering, super easy, and perfect if you need to switch from day to night. Switch out the denim for a more form-fitting blazer, and add a few pieces of jewelry. Good summer/fall style tip: Clutches are wonderful. They're so easy to carry around, and they keep perpetual pack-rats (like myself) from carrying too much around with them. Plus, they go day to night, no additions/subtractions necessary.
Number Two: The Gypsy Summer Dress
This dress has everything going on for it, and I mean EVERYTHING. First, it's a flattering cut. The empire waistline is perfect for practically every body type, and the substitute of a sleeveless shoulder instead of little tiny straps makes it easier to wear for those of you with a little extra baggage on top; no pesky bra straps showing! I've heard from a lot of my bustier friends (I'm personally a card carrying member of the Itty-Bitty-Titty Committee) that one of their biggest pet peeves for summer are dresses that don't have thicker straps; strapless dresses and these super-revealing strappy-shouldered sun-frocks have been all the rage this summer, so I hope this dress will be a bit of a relief. It's also great for those of us with smaller assets because the filmy material will add just a bit of bulk in that area.
The handkerchief hem is also VERY forgiving; since the dress nips in just underneath the bust, it silhouettes a very slim part of your body (for pretty much anyone) and if you're a little hippy or have a thicker waist (like me) it skates over your curves and sort of smoothes everything out. (I've got this beef with my body; there's this weird little indent between my hips and my thighs, and it makes my legs look much bigger than they actually are, but in this dress, you can't see it. :) )
Your legs will look AMAZING in this because of the length (just at or above the knee, give or take a few inches); it highlights the slimmest part of your calves because of the staggered hemline.
Definitely notice the jewelry here (it was actually the first thing that drew me to this outfit); the snake pendant is unique and very luxe looking, and it would look very gaudy if you were to put on anything more than that. With busier dresses like this one, it's best to have one stand out piece of jewelry (a bunch of bangles OR a big pendant necklace OR long drop earrings, etc) and leave everything else alone. More IS less in this case. However, if the dress were just a plain black, I would definitely suggest adding the bangles, and the earrings, and keeping the necklace.
All in all, a great outfit to wear pretty much anywhere, but I definitely see this as a first-date to a nice-ish casual restaurant thing to wear.
Number Three: Chic Utility
Here's a no-brainer; you are going to need a laptop, and hey, you're also going to need a laptop bag. Yes, there are some pretty brightly colored ones you can get at Best-Buy, etc, but if you're looking to splurge on something, this is the thing to do it on. You're going to use it every day, and it will serve a very important purpose; keeping your laptop (which pretty much holds your life in it if you're anything like me) safe. The cases on the top have a fuzzy lining to keep things clean, and lots of padding just in case you drop the bag. Added, you'll never mix yours up with someone else's because yours is just so gosh darn unique. :)
The picture on the bottom has a lot going on, so lets break it down a bit. The bag in front is the perfect example of what you're going to want for classes (if you want to skip the backpack deal). It's huge, and brightly colored (easy identification if you leave it somewhere), and it's got a shoulder strap. Throw it on your back if you ride a bike (which I suggest, since walking takes too long and most schools are getting to be very biker-friendly), or casually stroll with it from class to class. Also, the leather looks and feels like butter; I don't know about you guys, but I'm a sucker for well worn in leather. It's soft and amazing and it ALWAYS looks good with whatever you're wearing. Besides, burnt orange is a gorgeous color for fall.
To be honest, the bag on the left is sort of blah, but I checked inside it, and it's got a bunch of slots for pens, cords, phones, iPods, etc.; serves as an impromtu (if rather barely insulated) laptop bag.
And scarves? Come on people, you were there last year when all anyone had to do to spice up a plain white t-shirt and a pair of slouchy jeans was throw on a colorful scarf and voilà, you're done! Easy and functional; in fact, when it gets colder, layer them for extra coziness and extra style. I read in Elle Magazine the other day that layering scarves is a great way to add a bunch of punchy colors to an otherwise drab outfit.
That's pretty much it! Tell me what you all think!
Love you! (please let someone be there...)
Miss Guided
Number One: The Day-to-Night Outfit
I love this sort of look. The easy silhouette of the dress is smartened up by a crisp denim jacket, and laced with whimsical accessories. The only thing I would change would be the belt; make it a little more low-key with a thin brown leather belt (sort of keeping with the rustic theme of the whole thing), and instead of buckling it neatly, sort of knot it up after you've slipped it through the hole. It's a great way to do not-trying-too hard while still looking amazing. Very good shopping outfit because it slips on and off easier, and the more rumpled you look, the better it comes off.The belt nips in your waist, and even if you're a little thick around the middle, the thicker material of the dress creates flattering shadows that give the illusion of a smaller tummy. Also, since you've got the jacket on, the 3/4 sleeves make your arms look toned; you can only see the slimmest part of your arm. Very flattering, super easy, and perfect if you need to switch from day to night. Switch out the denim for a more form-fitting blazer, and add a few pieces of jewelry. Good summer/fall style tip: Clutches are wonderful. They're so easy to carry around, and they keep perpetual pack-rats (like myself) from carrying too much around with them. Plus, they go day to night, no additions/subtractions necessary.
Number Two: The Gypsy Summer Dress
This dress has everything going on for it, and I mean EVERYTHING. First, it's a flattering cut. The empire waistline is perfect for practically every body type, and the substitute of a sleeveless shoulder instead of little tiny straps makes it easier to wear for those of you with a little extra baggage on top; no pesky bra straps showing! I've heard from a lot of my bustier friends (I'm personally a card carrying member of the Itty-Bitty-Titty Committee) that one of their biggest pet peeves for summer are dresses that don't have thicker straps; strapless dresses and these super-revealing strappy-shouldered sun-frocks have been all the rage this summer, so I hope this dress will be a bit of a relief. It's also great for those of us with smaller assets because the filmy material will add just a bit of bulk in that area.The handkerchief hem is also VERY forgiving; since the dress nips in just underneath the bust, it silhouettes a very slim part of your body (for pretty much anyone) and if you're a little hippy or have a thicker waist (like me) it skates over your curves and sort of smoothes everything out. (I've got this beef with my body; there's this weird little indent between my hips and my thighs, and it makes my legs look much bigger than they actually are, but in this dress, you can't see it. :) )
Your legs will look AMAZING in this because of the length (just at or above the knee, give or take a few inches); it highlights the slimmest part of your calves because of the staggered hemline.
Definitely notice the jewelry here (it was actually the first thing that drew me to this outfit); the snake pendant is unique and very luxe looking, and it would look very gaudy if you were to put on anything more than that. With busier dresses like this one, it's best to have one stand out piece of jewelry (a bunch of bangles OR a big pendant necklace OR long drop earrings, etc) and leave everything else alone. More IS less in this case. However, if the dress were just a plain black, I would definitely suggest adding the bangles, and the earrings, and keeping the necklace.
All in all, a great outfit to wear pretty much anywhere, but I definitely see this as a first-date to a nice-ish casual restaurant thing to wear.
Number Three: Chic Utility
Here's a no-brainer; you are going to need a laptop, and hey, you're also going to need a laptop bag. Yes, there are some pretty brightly colored ones you can get at Best-Buy, etc, but if you're looking to splurge on something, this is the thing to do it on. You're going to use it every day, and it will serve a very important purpose; keeping your laptop (which pretty much holds your life in it if you're anything like me) safe. The cases on the top have a fuzzy lining to keep things clean, and lots of padding just in case you drop the bag. Added, you'll never mix yours up with someone else's because yours is just so gosh darn unique. :)
The picture on the bottom has a lot going on, so lets break it down a bit. The bag in front is the perfect example of what you're going to want for classes (if you want to skip the backpack deal). It's huge, and brightly colored (easy identification if you leave it somewhere), and it's got a shoulder strap. Throw it on your back if you ride a bike (which I suggest, since walking takes too long and most schools are getting to be very biker-friendly), or casually stroll with it from class to class. Also, the leather looks and feels like butter; I don't know about you guys, but I'm a sucker for well worn in leather. It's soft and amazing and it ALWAYS looks good with whatever you're wearing. Besides, burnt orange is a gorgeous color for fall.
To be honest, the bag on the left is sort of blah, but I checked inside it, and it's got a bunch of slots for pens, cords, phones, iPods, etc.; serves as an impromtu (if rather barely insulated) laptop bag.
And scarves? Come on people, you were there last year when all anyone had to do to spice up a plain white t-shirt and a pair of slouchy jeans was throw on a colorful scarf and voilà, you're done! Easy and functional; in fact, when it gets colder, layer them for extra coziness and extra style. I read in Elle Magazine the other day that layering scarves is a great way to add a bunch of punchy colors to an otherwise drab outfit.
That's pretty much it! Tell me what you all think!
Love you! (please let someone be there...)
Miss Guided
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