Rodarte for Target <3

Target's new Go International designer line is by RODARTE!! It comes out December 20th and you will not want to miss this!!! Seriously RUN DON'T WALK! There are so many cute party dresses in this line that you will be dreaming up occasions to wear them! Though Target has tried to keep the line secret, Internet pictures were leaked weeks ago and now some of the gowns have been featured in magazines this month.

For the line, the girls from Rodarte collaborated with their fan and my fellow blogger, Tavi Gevinson (Style Rookie). The thirteen year old shares my weakness for all things girly: bows, lace and tulle oh my, making this line lovable!

Here is a preview!
Enjoy,
~S


These lace tights sell for 12.99 $@$#$!!

Color Update: Mustard is hot!!

**spoiler alert: there are adorable bows down the back of this dress!!

**Favorite piece: This long sleeved sheer tulle shirt with bow detail at the neck!

Two event dresses:

What I want NOW!

What I want now are all things Grandma Chic....That's what I've decided to call my new fashion obsession. Here is how this love affair began.



While walking through the Savvy department at the Nordstrom Christmas Party, I came across a sweater so exciting I let out a small squeal! My shopping partner turned and caught me caressing a hot pink merino wool sweater with jeweled shoulders. Although it looked like something my blue haired Grandmother might have dug out of her closet, I knew it was for me! Me and this sweater, this sweater and I, we were meant to be together! I wanted to call out to the sales associate, "I'll take this in every color you've got!" In the end I controlled the hysteria that was rising within and casually said to my friend, "I think you should buy this." You see Grandma Chic is for the you, the young and vivacious 20 and 30 somethings. On the hanger it may seem matronly but put it on and viola! Chic perfection! The shiny bedazzling that may seem just comical on our matriarchs look fresh and new on us. Go ahead, give it a try!



Here's the one that stopped me dead in my tracks...Trina Turk's Sessilee Sweater

Other Grandma Chic pieces I love:

Marc Jacobs Try this open as a vest under a loose white T and black jeans...Forever 21
Skirt

Herve Leger Dress

Another by Marc Jacobs

Who says we can't relive our past?

Remember the days of our youth when we would french roll our jordache jeans? Well we can relive those glory days in this new trend! The rolled jean is back! Its back and better! Now try it with a skinny jean so there is no need for the french part. Just roll to the ankle and pair with heels and PRESTO, you are so now! It even looks great with a slim fit chino! See below...

Long live the 90's!

~S

Trends you should never try!

Faux leather leggings...........are just not cute. Sometimes called liquid leggings, these pleather looking contraptions look more like wet suit bottoms then pants to wear in public. A good rule of thumb is that you should never wear leather that looks more like rubber than it does a natural fabric. Trade these troublesome trousers for a metallic dark skinny jean or a double knit dark legging, like the one shown below. Tory Burch and J-Crew both have a great pair out this season!

Always looking out for you!

~S

Holiday Heros

Here are my foolproof outfits to help you through the holidays!!

New Years Celebration: Rave or Gala, either way you're going to celebrate so why not do it in style! Use these looks as inspiration and your new year will start with a bang! Look for mediums that are unexpected like leather, feathers, lace, hardware studs or foil like taffeta!

Look 1: Edgey Partygoer

Earrings: leather and rhinestone: Forever 21


Sue Wong feather and crystal gown
Studded Pumps, Dolce Vita

Look 2: Elegant Evening Gala

Bib necklace
DVF taffeta cocktail dress

Lace Tights, Anthropologie

Calvin Klein Suede Sandals

Christmas Morning... Whether you are going to Christmas brunch or your family is just sitting around the tree, these cozy but chic outfits are perfect to open your presents in!! Layers are key!! Leggings and tights are always a plus under layers of chiffon and cashmere!

Option 1: Weekend leisure

Floral Sweater jacket

Chiffon Tunic

Anthropologie Cable knit tights

Loeffler Randall Safari Boots

Option 2: College break relax

Knobby Sweater, Anthropologie

light blue oxford shirt, Zara

skinny black jeans, Zara

Loeffler Randall black booties

Holiday Party Attire! There is no end to the parties you'll have to attend this holiday season. So prepare now! Look for great dresses or separates in rich jewel tones that have texture detailing everyone will want to touch!

Look 1: Winter Wedding Guest

Accessories:

j crew earrings

rosette clutch from Anthropologie

Cathrine Malandrino cocktail dress

Christian Louboutin glitter pumps



Look 2: Office Christmas Party

Accessories:

JCrew earrings

Mui Mui blue silk top

Derek Lam gold velvet draped tulip skirt

Christian Louboutin Suede Platforms

Skirt Story

This is the story of a skirt....one lone skirt worn 7 different ways.

Let's meet our main character:

Skirt: Tweed pencil skirt, multicolored navy and green, only $79 from Zara.

She is classic, basic and so warm for fall.

#1 Equestrian: skirt is paired with a ruffled white collar shirt and a Huntington plaid blazer with leather buttons. Add some riding boots and you'll be mistaken for a thoroughbred!

#2 Boho Chic: This jewel tone tunic is shown on top of skirt with a long necklace. Spray on some patchouli oil and your chakras are aligned!

#3 Evening out: A metallic shirt with gold accessories like this statement necklace, studded belt and d'orsay pumps dress up skirt for any special occasion. Date night anyone?

#4 City Chic: Skirt is downtown ready with a pleated silk top in an evening tone with a gold chain and grey over the knee boots! Any cabbie will stop for you in this outfit!

#5 Suit: Here we made skirt into a suit! Just add a camel wool jacket and silk blouse and you are CEO for the day!

#6 Romantic: When skirt is worn with a pink blouse with bow sash, swoon, love is in the air!

#7 School days: Skirt is now paired with an oxford blue shirt and a boys corduroy blazer. Don't forget your books because a great satchel would really complete this look!

After 7 days, worn 7 ways our hero the skirt needs a rest (and maybe some dry cleaning)! Thanks for following her through it all!

Love,

S

A Walkable Wardrobe

Every time I go on vacay I want to bring my most fabulous outfits...of course my most fabulous outfits only go with my most fierce shoes which all happen to be high. After many a painful holiday I have now given up on heels for traveling. I vowed to make cute outfits I could wear with boots made for walking and here they are!

Note: I challenged myself not to over pack on my latest weekend away to Boston and here are my results. Evey outfit shown is being worn with the same pair of standard flat riding boots in brown leather. I only had to pack one pair of shoes!!! I know what you're thinking, "Only one pair of shoes!! It can't be done!" I assure you my friends it can be done and its great when you have to carry your own luggage!!

Day 1: A vintage dress with a lace trim is sweet but modern when paired with colored tights and riding boots.

Day 2: Here a vibrant silt tunic is belted and worn over skinny dark jeans which are so chic when tucked into your tall fall boots!

Day 3: Mixed prints!! I love a floral or watercolor print dress paired with an animal print accessory! This mad hatter approach to prints is both artsy and fun! Make sure your dress is short enough to show off your fall tights and riding boots:)

Take the walkable wardrobe challenge! Be liberated! Pack only one pair of shoes on your next weekend getaway and see how great it is. With all the extra room in your suitcase you can shop and have room to haul it home!

Cheers!

-S