Showing posts with label Topshop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Topshop. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Heels and WHAT?!

The 80's have come and gone and so has it's fashion. Lately though we have seen younger generations picking through fashions worst decade and bringing pieces home from the mall. I personally loved the 80's for it's music and movies, but style wise, I'm quite finished with all of it. Okay, okay... not ALL of it. Which leads me into the topic at hand. Did you EVER think that you would wear socks with heels ever again (outside of a Halloween party)??? During the Spring/Summer 2010 runway shows, ankle socks with heels (sandals) were all over the place. I'm telling you this because I bought my first pair of "heel socks" and I wanna say, they're super effing cute! I don't think of it as a revisit to the 80's, I like to think of it more along the lines of "50's European summer".

If you are a fashion forward gal and willing to try this out, here are a few guidelines. Make sure that the socks are thin, and hit just a couple of inches above the ankle (or if you want to wear a pair to the knee, but NOT over it), and really, stay away from all the ruffle and neon colors. Try to keep to neutral colors or white and black. Your best bet is wearing black with black heels, then it comes off looking more like cute little booties. I posted some of what was on the runway for visual guidelines.
Here is a PERFECT example of a tacky 80's throw-back that you should totally (wink) avoid!

So where do you find these little suckers? I've done the work for you...

TOPSHOP: $6 each or 3 for $13 http://www.topshop.com/
AMERICAN APPAREL: 2 FOR $12 www.americanapparel.com
FOREVER 21: 2 FOR $4.50 http://www.forever21.com/

MODCLOTH: $11.99 www.modcloth.com


FOREVER 21: $6.50 (I'm not sure if it's a 5 pack or if it's each)

MODCLOTH: Betsy Johnson $14.99 (not real classy, but totally cute!)


I LOVE IT!!!!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Spring Style: Jumpsuits & Rompers

Jumpsuits (aka Jumper) and Rompers (aka Playsuits) aren't just for J. Lo & Kimora Lee Simmons anymore. So many cute silhouettes are coming out and there are styles for everyone!

You can wear them with sandals, over patterned tights, with ankle boots, flip-flops, stilettos, with a belt, or even over a swimsuit. I especially love a loose jumpsuit with strappy platforms for a warm evening out, a strapless romper for an afternoon in the sun, or even a short romper with tights and heels on a chilly night. I have compiled some photos of celebs in great examples of how these cute ensembles should be worn.
Here are some super cute rompers/jumpsuits, I found online, that you may want to check out!

ANTHROPOLOGIE Dots & Denim Romper $148

FOREVER 21 Darling floral Silk Romper $29.80

TORRID Black Dot Print Tube Romper $42

TOPSHOP Stripe Bandeau Playsuit $50

URBAN OUTFITTERS Silance & Noise Avenue Jumper $68


MODCLOTH Rooftop Get-Together $49.99

TORRID Boom Boom Jeans Strapless Denim Jumper $54


FOREVER 21 Linen Romper (I just bought this) $24.80


TOPSHOP Check Playsuit $100


FOREVER 21 Abstract Print Romper $15.80


RACHEL ROY Cargo Romper $88.99

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

A Place Called TOPSHOP

There's a little fashion spot, started in the UK (and now in NYC) that has some wonderful finds for less called Topshop. Some of you may have heard of it, and for those of you that haven't, I have put together this post. Unfortunately, my So Cal gals, you can't rush out and visit the Topshop, as it isn't on the West Coast, but there is a website that you can view and purchase from. I know, I know...it's nothing like walking into a shop and smelling the fragrances, gazing at all the colors and touching all the fabrics, but be patient, good things come to those who wait ... we have H&M everywhere now remember?

Here are a few pieces that I grabbed from the website, that I thought I'd share with you.


Mary Rose Dress by Motel $78


Knitted Paris Jumper $70



Cropped Swing Trench Coat $135
Heart Print Shorts $60

Hawaiian Ruffle Playsuit $55

Crop and Highwaist Pant Bikini $60

Addison Wedge Ankle Boot $160


Leather Covered Stud Belt $70
Medium Merino Holdall $170


Two Tone Corslette $65

Filigree Bangle Set $32
Now go buy your own... http://us.topshop.com/