All Tied Up In Polka Dots
March 9, 2010
Polka dots add such a playful factor to fashion. In this case, the colors are of a classic black and white, but the texture and shape are what bring this lovely pattern to our attention. Just look at that puffed sleeve. The dots against the volume and shirred sleeve really pop out.
Here we have a blouse paired with a cinched waist skirt which then flares out, ready for dancing. Both items are from MISSRAINBOW of yesstyle.com. The looseness of this blouse is just asking for something to keep it together, whether it is a belt or high waist skirt as in this set.
Honestly, the front of the skirt is the tied portion you see pictured below, but I prefer to have the tied design in the back. The structure of the skirt gives you the flexibility to chose.
With the dots gaining so much of the attention, I thought the bow did best in the back as an extra detail. Now, perhaps pairing the skirt with another top it may be a different story. With a black fitted top the bow detail might be more fun in the front. It is all about flexibility of style and you definitely have that here.
When I look at the detail of this blouse and skirt combination it makes me think of a cupcake with sprinkles! Maybe it is just me but that is a fun little image I enjoy. The way the blouse gently swoops out and over the skirt is like the frosting. It really has a soft delicate texture to it as well.
The structure of both the blouse and the skirt individually offer a lot of variety on how you pair them. Add a black top (of any form) to this skirt and you have a classic little black dress look. And this top with its beautiful pattern looks whimsical with a skirt or even paired with some jeans or shorts. There are lots of ways to reinvent your wardrobe with a couple pieces like these.
Kimono Satin Sleeve Luxury
March 2, 2010
Those who know me well know that I love fashion that is bigger than life. The bigger the sunglasses, the bigger the watch- I love it and am there. And I love volume. All of course within a balance, but that is what makes fashion so great. So in this case with my latest find from designer Nabi on yesstyle.com- Gigantic sleeves? Oh, yes you better believe it.
Flower Print Kimono Sleeve Satin Dress From Nabi
The fabric flows feeling like silk against the skin and is covered in a bold black and white print. On such giant flowing sleeves such as these, you have an animated and bold look. This print with the volume of the sleeves gives a fresh style making you ready for any soiree. A belt has been designed to come through the middle without disrupting the sleeves, allowing them to move fully and show their gigantic form. The dress looks killer both with and without the belt; the belt just adds a slight bit more structure.
It is kinda like a mix between a kimono dress and butterfly wings, lol. I love this movement and the angles the sleeves form even when the dress is perfectly still. It is a statement piece that looks elegant on its own, ready for any event.
I also like how the length is kept short so you can really focus in on the sleeves. If it was long and full, the sleeves would just blend in unnoticed. Instead, this gives you a jagged edge on either side, which looks great when you are walking and the sleeves are in motion. Since they are thin they pick up the slightest breeze nicely, giving you animated volume in each step. Simply beautiful!
Nabi translates into “me” and “free” and is inspired by traditional and international fashion, bringing great new styles and welcoming prices. I like what has been done here with this dress as it is an instant statement piece. I have my eyes on a couple of other items from Nabi and look forward to seeing what else becomes available.
How Do You Wear Your Stripes?
November 3, 2009
Stripes can be tricky to wear as they can make a very bold statement. They can also very quickly go overboard! It is important to keep your colors and patterns in balance so that they compliment your overall look rather than make you look like the battlefield.
This is a cute dress from dodostyle that has a connected striped long sleeved top. It is all one complete piece- and well thought out at that. The sleeves have a slight bell shape at the end with some extra length to really add a nice balancing contrast. Horizontal stripes can make things appear wider, so the extra length goes a long way here to keep that from occurring. Same is true of the volume at the end, that shape adds a very pleasing contrast.
The shoes in this case are a subtle touch to balance out the top with the bottom. I normally don’t think of these straps as stripes, but when put into perspective with a piece like this, it works together very nicely.
The solid color of the black looks beautiful and whimsical against the vivid stripes. The shape of the black portion of this dress is very clean and simple with feminine lines. The bottom bubbles out in the same manner of the sleeves, making them look like they belong. It adds another dynamic into the volume- from fitted to bubbled, in a very complimentary style.
And did I mention cozy? I love sleeves that are longer than me, something about them makes me feel like a child all cuddled up. All of my dresses from Dodostyle are cozy like that. Not necessarily from the sleeves, but from the material. They all have very nice fits and make me feel like I’m wrapped in a blanket. Also, their styles are incredibly adorable! Yet another beauty from YES STYLE, every item I have ordered from them demands attention anywhere I go. It is how I wear my style, and in this piece, my stripes.
How do you wear your stripes?
I Heart Target’s GO International Collection: Gorgeous New Dress!
July 2, 2009
Target continues to give me more reasons to keep visiting, and the fact that my style can grow without spending a fortune is a lovely treat. Many of their new styles look so rich and elegant you would never imagine the tag attached to them, and it doesn’t matter. As long as you look and feel pretty and fabulous then that is all that matters.
I discovered this dress the other day and wow, what a find. I’ll be posting some pictures up here too so you can see the detail-(my camera died on me! Must wait for it to charge) but in the meantime I was able to put up a video so you can get a feel of this glamorous dress!
The material feels like heaven, so light and silky, and moves beautifully with every step. This is something I look for in my clothes. Design plays a lot into how a dress will fit, look, move, and feel. And this one performs beautifully.
Enjoy the video for now, I’ll see if I can update with photos later 
Bow Tie, Black And White Adorable Shoes
April 3, 2009
Shoes? But of course my loves, you never can have too many shoes. And when I came across these pretty little black and white darlings, I couldn’t help myself!
What’s even more surprising is where I found them and for how much.. generally I prefer to spend a good amount on a shoe, I think it is worth it and you can feel it in the quality. But these are something different- something fun and random. Oh, and only twenty five dollars, ha. Can you believe it?
They are quite comfortable for the price, and who am I to deny a shoe of this much cuteness? I went to forever twenty one today, I will make a visit about once a year it seems and find a few cozy and cute outfits to mix and match with my wardrobe. Found a few beautiful dresses as well, but those will follow in posts to come (as well as a beautiful find from Target, hint- Alexander McQueen!). But that’s later.
Back to the shoes- yes they are fabulous and a lucky find. They were the only ones I saw in the shop like it, and fortunately for me exactly my size as well. Don’t you just love when things like that happen, meant to be.
I’ll enjoy playing with these new shoes- the color is perfect for most any outfit and adds a bold new tone to a look. Definitely fun.
Nails with a hint of Noir Beauty
December 18, 2008
Well, winter is definitely here and the cool fog lingering outside the window makes it all the more cozy in my home. Maybe it is the weather that has inspired me, but either way I love it- I have been playing around a bit with the classic black and white color schemes.
I love black and white, makes me think of old fashioned movies or gorgeous photography. Yes, I adore color and its brilliance, but sometimes a little indulgence and admiration for the old black and white can be just as vibrant!
I’ve been wearing my eye make up rather soft lately- with just a soft hint and shimmer of silver on the lids and a delicate cat like brush of black eye liner on the ends. Mascara of course- I love big and bold lashes. It is a soft look I love to do every now and then. And then, looking at my nails- it was time for a new coat of paint.
I didn’t feel like color, but didn’t want nude or natural shades either. Then I remembered this pale gray nail polish I had purchased sometime ago. And I thought, I like it but it needs something to wow me right now. That’s when I decided a touch of noir was in order.
I love the look- I think it came out quite lovely! It is still elegant and quite a subtle fashion note. I think the black tips on nude are too much a contrast, but the gray allows more of a compliment and transition.
Looking at my computer keys, I realize it matches them, too now. Ha, still pretty delightful I think. I am very happy with the results!
