Wednesday, November 17, 2010

style star: olivia palermo...

i really don't think there is anyone on this planet that would say, "omg i looovveeee Olivia Palermo!" come on people, she is the quintessential "mean girl."

on the flip side, there is no one out there that can dispute that this girl has amazing style and absurdly amazing hair that never seems to de-curl or frizz, despite the weather.

here are some of Olivia's most fab moments, her top 10 guide to her personal style, and then follow me to the bottom where we will recreate one of her looks for less. enjoy! xo

crap, i guess i do love her!




Olivia's staples:


Olivia's Top 10 Style Rules: (from her interview with Topshop outside of the 2010 Topshop Unique fashion show)
1. In every outfit, I always try and incorporate a single trend, but in a subtle way.
2. I would describe my style as modern, but classic.
3. I always like to wear one very structured piece, like a great jacket or a skirt.
4. For next season I like the look of all the embellished clothes, and those copper-toned metallics, although not everyone can pull that off…
5. You don’t always have to stay high end – I like mixing and matching.
6. My favourite item of clothing right now is a Topshop white cardigan with a pale blue pinstripe; it’s so easy to wear.
7. My favourite accessory is my Chloe ‘Gemma’ bag, which I bought in London in July. I have it in army green. That’s such a great colour because it works for summer or winter.
8. My favourite jewellery? I like chunky! I like to wear one big statement piece, a ring, a bracelet or a necklace. But I mostly like big rings

9. I mostly like to wear a heel, I just got some chunky black platforms.
10. I like to splurge on a great piece that can take you through an entire season. Like, recently, I bought these Sergio Rossi silver brogues, I bought them in Berlin, they’re absolutely my favourite thing right now!

THE LOOK FOR LESS:


what Olivia's wearing:
1. Malene Birger "lecian" cape sweater- $495
2. Daryl K leather leggings- $795
3. Charlotte Olympia "alice" leopard booties- $1,090

steal her style:
1. H&M poncho- $29.50 in stores now
2. Mara Hoffman cape sweater- $158 bluefly.com
3. Blank Denim leather skinny pants- $158 shopbop.com
4. Forever 21 black turtleneck sweater- $12.50 in stores now
5. Pour la Victoire "blake" booties- $289 endless.com
6. Freelook "cortina" gold wtach- $250 shopbop.com

Monday, November 15, 2010

trend alert: fall/winter maxi skirts

i'm totally loving maxi skirts right now- here's some inspiration on how to wear them this season, and then my picks of the best of what's currently in stores! enjoy










my picks:
(from left to right)
  1. $95 crushed velvet maxi by Mink Pink- buy @ asos.com
  2. $120 side seamed puddle maxi by Asos Black- buy @ asos.com
  3. $100 LNA column skirt- buy @ shopbop.com
  4. $295 Elizabeth & James long winter skirt- buy @ shopbop.com
  5. $78 Parker pleated maxi skirt- buy @ nastygal.com
  6. $129 pleated maxi- buy @ pixiemarket.com
  7. $42 one of a kind tribal pattern maxi- buy @ spanishmossvintage.com
  8. $198 Shape Shiftr long silk mesh skirt- buy @ pixiemarket.com
  9. $38 striped maxi- but @ nastygal.com

Zara November 2010 lookbook...

hi everyone- i'm sorry for the lack of my styling pics lately, i've been out of commission due to a cold going around my office, but i promise there will be plenty this week! Zara has just released their Nov 2010 lookbook edition and here's a preview of what's about to hit stores. enjoy xo















images via fashiongonerogue