In The Fashionista's Closet

In The Fashionista's Closet:

About the 'fit:

I saw this Adrienne Vittadini shirtdress at Marshalls about two or three years ago, loved the colors but didn't try it on. I saw it at a later date at another Marshalls on sale for $39! I tried it on, it fit great, lovely shirtdress with matching belt. I sometimes switch out the belt to change it up.Another option is to wear this as a jacket, it has great trench coat style button details on the sleeves.

The shoes I actually got from Ross, I don't normally even try on the Dollhouse brand, I think some of their things look too cheap but the quality of these are quite awesome! Plus they were such a great color that I had to!

Multicolor Adrienne Vittadini shirtdress - Marshalls
Fuschia Dollhouse peep toes - Ross

In The Fashionista's Closet

About the 'fit:

Again with this jacket there is a small pattern on it that you probably cannot see, I love mixing the same colors but a large and small pattern together. I didn't buy these pieces together but I think it works, n'est pas?

Turquoise/white jacket - Rafaella either via Ross or Marshalls
Turquoise/white button down - Nautica
White pencil skirt - Banana Republic *I have had this skirt for years, I'm sure it was on sale when I got it but it has been a staple piece for my summer wardrobe*
Yellow Manolo Blahnik pump - Neiman Marcus Last Call

I adore bright colors and yellow, as well as green is a fave. I saw these pumps at Last Call a couple of years ago, on sale, in my size and my heart fluttered. 'Nuff said.....

Trend Report 2010: African Inspired

Regular readers may remember that I did a post on My Asho a couple of months ago, a site that updates African prints fabrics with modern silhouettes. Well, this seems to be a burgeoning trend as I've encountered a couple more sites that are doing the same, using ethnic prints and reworking them into updated lines.

Hemma

Asante Jacket $475 

Asante Skirt $250 

Empire Skirt $250

 I love this pic on Hemma's website, it is their black and white Asante jacket styled with some other bold African fabrics. This shot is from the April issue of Essence magazine.

ASOS Africa:

 ASOS Africa Printed Blazer $118.36

Asos Africa Printed Jumpsuit $126.82 

Asos Africa Print Shift Dress $84.55 

 Asos Cut Out Back Printed Dress $84.55

From My Asho:

 

Afromania Maxi Dress $121.44 

Peach Halterneck Dress $70.71

Print Frock $399.67 

Boxing Kitten:

Billie Dress $239

Pearl Halter Dress $167.30

Halter Dress $167.30

Sneak Peek: Gap 2010 Shoe Collection

Check out Gap's 2010 Fall shoe collection. I want all four of these, especially the boots top left and platform oxford bottom right. No word on when these will be available or the price points but I'll be on the lookout...

In The Fashionista's Closet:

About the 'fit:

Not sure if you can see but this jacket has small yellow dots on it. And the shirt underneath has a sash that ties around the waist. (Seen here.)

*Sigh* Can we talk about how much I ADORE these shoes??? I went to DSW last year looking for some black sandals and when I saw these, all thoughts of black sandals went out the window. I.had.to.have.them.

Yellow dot jacket - Talbot's
White shirt with sash belt - Zara
Men's Mossimo jeans - Target *I had a clothes swap a couple of years ago and someone brought their husband's things and I snatched these up. They are also plenty long which I like but I normally wear them rolled up*
Steve Madden Luxe platform sandal - DSW

On The Platform

Need comfy yet still stylish work alternatives for the summer months? Try a platform wedge, I love these more than a traditional wedge because you have height but they are still walk worthy.

SPLURGE:
Forzieri Marine cork platform shoe $495
Cynthia Vincent Amber platform sandals $395 @ Bloomingdale's
Christian Louboutin Macarena 120 wedges $557.27
Prada red platform wedge $520 @ Bluefly

STEAL:
Arden B multi strap platform wedge $41.30 (on sale!)
Steve Madden Tuscann T-strap wedge $89.95 @ Amazon
Enzo Angiolini Minx gladiator sandal $59.99 @ Lord & Taylor (on sale!)
Bebe Lauren lace up wedge $149

In The Fashionista's Closet:

I love outfit posts but I am always running perpetually late so as I never have time to capture what I wear. As I was doing a wardrobe survey I had the idea to style my outfits flat and take photos. I loved doing this when I helped out the art director on a shoot, no models, just clothes.

About the 'fit:
I fell for this nautical stripe top and paired it with my 70's style wide legged jeans for a sexy sailor-ette look. Popped the look with yellow wedges.

Navy/white striped top with red bow - Zara TRF (Just bought on Saturday for $19.50)
Wide leg high waist jeans - Mango (love these, fitted and looooong length)
Yellow wedge sandals - BCBGirls

*I will change my backdrop and add accessories but I was so excited by my idea that I didn't do that on these first couple of posts!*

Stay Stylish!