Fashionista Returns from Hiding

GUYS!
I'M FINALLY BACK!
I was missing Blogger so much, and I still haven't finished my 100th post, so I deleted a few tiny, pointless posts and filled it with a Q&A.

julieee. asks:

fashionista- so im super attached to some items in my closet, but i dont want it to look like i wear them too much. what are some ways to mix it up when you wear something alot?

I have the same situation, but I love to mix different pieces of clothing to make it different. The key is layering and accessories. If you have a top that you love, try adding different unique pieces to it, like a vest, bright sweater/cardigan, or a cool jacket. Look for interesting details in the pieces you add, so it's a different look every time you wear the piece you love. The look can be different every time with the right layers and accessories, as long as the piece you are attached to is really versatile. Another thing you can do to mix up your favorite piece is accessories. Try to find some quirky bangles or long necklaces to have a different feel to your clothing.

Good luck!

xoxo
fashionista

Week's Worth of Outfits

Yes, I'm late. Again. I've been busy.

MONDAY:


This outfit is a little bit artsy, a little bit laid-back casual, and a lot like my style. The color blocked tee is from Urban Outfitters, and is a fabulous colorful element to add to an outfit. The gray and black cardigan is from Topshop and is essential. I'm obsessed with the dark gray skinny jeans by Paige- simple and sleek. The blue and white cuff is adorable, all Marc by Marc is...I love the big blue studs against the pure white. Finish with Marc by Marc silver flats, one of the few silver shoes that I love.

TUESDAY:



This yellow dress plus red tights combination can seem a bit wild, but balancing it with the gray grandpa-style cardigan tones it down. I love the yellow t-shirt dress, it's by Virginia Johnson from Kick Pleat, and I love the vintage-style print. The red tights are American Apparel. Top the dress with a simple gray cardigan from Urban Outfitters and leave the front open to show off the dress print. Go with simple shoes, like this black patent skimmer from Urban Outfitters. Love them.

WEDNESDAY:


This outfit starts with an adorable Shangri-La t-shirt from Marc by Marc. I love the colors and print of this, and is surprisingly versatile. Top it with a simple black military jacket from Topshop, which is also really versatile. Gray Citizens of Humanity jeans, Frye metallic flats, and a fabulous cobalt blue metallic Roberto Cavalli bangle finish the look.

THURSDAY:


This outfit is simple, sophisticated, and chic. It starts with the J.Crew Joelle cami in a beautiful powder blue silk. It's elegant and can work for so many occasions. Put the J.Crew shawl-collar cardigan over it, in a simple navy. Add the sleek Anlo trouser jeans from ShopBop, which give the look a casual feel. A quirky Giles & Brother pendant necklace is a unique spin on the classic outfit. Cobalt blue Pedro Garcia flats blend in with the look, but still add bright color.

FRIDAY:


I am coveting this Truly Madly Deeply flowers tee from Urban Outfitters- the color, the messy flower pattern, it's all amazing. It's a perfect start to an outfit. Add a halter vest by Lux, also from Urban Outfitters. The Hudson jeans are great, so simple yet so chic. A Lee Angel gemstone cuff adds an edgier feel. The slightly coordinating suede color block flats are from Urban Outfitters and I LOVE THEM.

SATURDAY:


I've been in a very 'yellow' mood this week, I just felt the urge to use so much yellow, haha. The Catherine Malandrino cowl neck sweater is so gorgeous. I love the slouchy feel it has, and I would want to throw it over everything. Simple dark blue Earnest Sewn skinny jeans are added, then put on these gorgeous Vanessa Bruno boots from ShopBop that I've been meaning to put in WWOO for a long time. I love them. The combination of the dark maroon and yellow is unexpected, but so pretty. Finish with the gold Leaf Hinge bracelet from Urban Outfitters.

SUNDAY:



This outfit is a favorite of mine. Start with an electric blue Charlotte Ronson sweater dress, which steps up the normal sweater dress to a new level. Add purple American Apparel tights, adding a fun twist with the blue. A quirky Rachel Leigh necklace is both feminine and unique. Finish off the look with some simple black Belle by Sigerson Morrison suede boots.

xoxo
fashionista

Q&A

So sorry that I haven't posted in an eternity. That's what it feels like to me, at least. I have a few questions, so here it goes.

Anonymous said:

hey fashionista,
okay, a few questions..

so i'm trying to find a cute and affordable slouchy vest. something that serena would wear on gossip girl. can't find one anywhere! can you help?

also...i'm having trouble figuring out how to pair shorts, tights, leg warmers, and flats. which should go together? which pieces should be bright and which should be plain or dark?

Anonymous--

I also am a fan of the slouchy vest, and I found three nice ones.



Starting with this American Apparel vest that I put in a previous post. I love this- it's simple and so Serena.



This striped vest from Urban Outfitters isn't as Serena as I would hope, but it's still pretty good.



Also from Urban Outfitters. This cropped one is really versatile and would probably look much better in real life...

Now for the leg warmers dilemma. They're coming back from the 80's, and becoming much more popular. I think you could definitely pull off the shorts, tights, leg warmers, and flats combination. It sounds like a lot, but if you actually think about it, it's a pretty simple look. You don't want to go overboard with bright tights and bright leg warmers, but that's probably a given. I would say go with neutral shorts, like black or gray, black tights (or any other neutral...I would stay away from white, though) then bright leg warmers. If you have neutral leg warmers, go with bright tights. If you're feeling wild, you can try coordinating bright tights-and-leg-warmers. As for the flats, anything goes. Do what you want.

Don't be afraid of pairing the leg warmers with just shorts. Try them with dresses, skinny jeans...just go full on 80's...

Keep posting questions, I love answering.

Longer post will follow.

xoxo
fashionista

Love.

I am such a sucker for cute room furnishings. Urban Outfitters has the greatest things for your room- they are all colorful and fun, but some with that vintage Victorian feel that I love as well. I know this is a fashion blog, but this is fashion for your room, so enjoy.


I never knew I could love a pillow so dearly. Paris...random birds...what else could you ask for?


More very cool pillows. I love this pink and green vintage-looking matchbox pillow. You gotta love the elephant...



Ahhh....love.


Last pillow! VERY cute. This would match my current pillow/bed attire perfectly, I must get it.


How cool would it be to have a rainbow candelabra in your room? Yeah. Very.


A fainting couch is so glamorous, and perfectly fitted into the Marie Antoinette era. I love this in the purple velvet, it's so fabulous.



I love this collage wall art, it adds a unique touch to any space.



This I Love You wall mural is so cool.



I love the Japanese Peony bedspread, it's so colorful and girly.



This platform floor cushion could be used for so many things- a table, "bed", etc.



I love these types of mirrors, so vintage-chic.



These are adorable. Enough said.

xoxo
fashionista

Week's Worth of Outfits

Yes, I realize I'm a tad bit late, since I said WWOO would be up last week. This week has been so busy for me, but now it's winter break, finally, and I can commit to the blog...

I'm testing a new format for WWOO, the collage-type thing, but if you guys like the old better, just tell me.

MONDAY:

This outfit starts off with this Catherine Malandrino sweater dress. I love this geometric pattern and the fall colors. It's really versatile and can be worn in many seasons. Add this bangle from Forever 21. It has a vintage feel, and I love it. The shoes are these fabulous chocolate brown suede boots from Urban Outfitters. These are also really versatile, and everyone needs some boots like these.

TUESDAY:


This is one of my favorites here, and the most like my style. Start with a simple cobalt blue tee from Urban Outfitters, and layer on that gorgeous black and white vest, also from Urban Outfitters. The piping is so adorable. The Ever gray skinny jeans are simple and chic. Add a stack of blue, black, and white geometric bangles from Nordstrom. They are by Lee Angel. The shoes are the great navy and black patent Marc by Marc Jacobs flats.

WEDNESDAY:


This outfit is another one of my favorites. It starts with a gorgeous Twelfth Street blouse. It is so feminine with the ruffles and deep red color. Layer on a Sara Berman for Lux jacket from Urban Outfitters. I love this jacket- the covered buttons and cropped shape makes it so wearable and versatile. These gray Rag & Bone jeans are so clean and crisp looking. Finish with the classic Salvatore Ferragamo Varina flat in white patent from Nordstrom.

THURSDAY:


I love the idea of a simple black dress stepped up with tons of color. Start with this Lux slouchy dress from Urban Outfitters. Layer on a bright purple Vince cardigan from Intermix, a great color and so unique. Add a bright blue Lee Angel bracelet that is pretty versatile. Finish with vibrant yellow suede J.Crew flats.

FRIDAY:
I love these two feminine colors paired together. This bright pink sweater from Anthropologie is so adorable, I love the contrast of the pink with white buttons. Pair it with cobalt blue denim shorts by Anlo- these are so unique, I love them. Add black opaque tights by Sparkle & Fade and fabulous metallic pointed toe flats from Urban Outfitters.

SATURDAY:


This outfit is both edgy and feminine with rocker-style colors black and gold. Start with the black and gold metallic striped tee from J.Crew that I put in my Wishlist. Add an adorable leather jacket by Vince. I love this feminine, cardigan-style shape, but done up in an edgy leather. Put on the Hudson dark skinny jeans next, and finally, add these adorable Kate Spade ruffly gold flats. Love it.

SUNDAY:


Finish the week with this laid-back but stylish outfit for Sunday. Start with a simple white tee from Urban Outfitters. Add a bright canary yellow Jamison sweater. I love this shade of yellow. Yellow can be scary and make you look like a banana or a duck, but this light tone is perfect. Put on some simple, chic jeans from Citizens of Humanity. Add a sparkly gold Rachel Leigh bangle, then red suede twisted flats from Urban Outfitters.

xoxo
fashionista

Latest Obsessions

I've been looking around, and I have been eyeing many items. Lately I've been noticing basics that are stepped up with color or details. I have been meaning to pick up some bright colored American Apparel tights in red, purple, and navy, so those are definitely on my list.

Here's what I'm looking out for--


Ahh...I love the yellow and white printed flats, they are so 60's adorable. I love the t-shirt too, the metallic stripes make it so cool. This is really versatile too. The sequin scarf on the second row is one of my favorites on here. It is so glamorous and chic, it makes the simple winter scarf so sophisticated. The last shorts are also fabulous, I love the graphic print. They would look amazing over black tights.


Love all of the colored tights, they are so unique and add a burst of color in any outfit. I love an all black outfit with extreme bright tights. The knit vest is adorable, in my opinion. It's great for layering and looks so comfortable.


Of course I had to have some Urban Outfitters in here.I LOVE the purple and gray grandpa cardigans- so cute and effortless. I also love the lime green V-neck sweater. It would be great to add color to a plain winter outfit. This color green looks adorable with gray and black. There are so more colors of this plain tee, and I love the orange. I always love simple colored tees, they are a great base for an outfit that you can add on to.

Ooh...very short post. Week's Worth of Outfits is finally coming tomorrow and my 100th post is really soon... Get excited!!!

xoxo
fashionista

The Gossip Girls

I know so many other fashion blogs are doing it, but I couldn't help trying my hand at making a few outfits for the girls of Gossip Girl, one of the most amazing shows in the history of modern television. First up...

Blair Waldorf::


Blair's style is preppy, classic, and conservative, with a hint of Audrey Hepburn inspiration. Blair is always pristinely put together and done up. She wears tons of headbands, opaque tights, bows, and ruffles, and is very feminine. Her main colors in her wardrobe are navy, red, white, and black, with occasional appearances of yellow and green.

Here's a perfect Blair outfit for a chic daytime. Click the picture to enlarge.



Serena van der Woodsen::


Serena's style is much less put-together than Blair's, and a lot more effortless chic. Serena's look has a Kate Moss inspiration. Serena always makes her uniform more unique (second picture) with accessories like slouchy sweater vests, skinny ties, bangles, and boots. Serena has a natural, earthy feel to all her outfits and she never looks like she's trying too hard.

Here's a Serena outfit for pretty much anywhere. Again, click the picture.



Jenny Humphrey::



Jenny doesn't have as much money as the Upper East Side girls she hangs out with, but she is just as fashionable as them. Her look is definitely vintage-inspired, with tons of bright colors and interesting details. Jenny loves vintage-inspired coats and jackets, vivid bright colors, and dresses of all kinds. Her style is feminine and vintage-y, with quirky details that always make the outfit unique.

Here's a nighttime Jenny outfit, something she would wear while out with her Upper East Side friends.



xoxo
fashionista

Clones

While browsing Urban Outfitters, I found this Silk Portia Dress, which bore a STRONG resemblance to a dress I remembered from the Chloé Spring 2007 collection. There is almost no difference between these two, and I love them both.



The Silk Portia Dress. I love how the stylist paired the ruffled, frilly dress with the patterned tights, it reminds me of Blair Waldorf's outfit for the brunch, where she paired the eyelet dress with crocheted tights. Gorgeous.



The Chloé dress. It's a perfect match. Love love love.

xoxo
fashionista