Stylish with Substance

Alexander Wang / Amber Notebook Clutch $625 - La Garçonne

Valentino Jeweled Peep Toe d'Orsay Pump $995 - Nordstrom

Braided chain-and-pearl bracelet $78 - J.Crew

Paper chain bracelet $78 - J.Crew

Rachel Leigh Gatsby Tiara Necklace/Bracelet $98 - Charm & Chain

Kenneth Jay Lane Black and Gold Chain Necklace $162 - Charm & Chain

Sequin Nancy Necklace, Gunmetal $105 - Charm & Chain

Shoshanna Sleeveless Seamed Leather Dress $698 - Neiman Marcus

Emails and tweets. I know this is true for people I contacted! Get thee to those reply buttons, sisters!
Grandparents' Day. Sorry, Nana, your card is will be in the mail, on a plane, I promise!
The VMAs. While many didn't miss it, I was sure late to ponder it's white carpet, let alone watch it on my DVR.

What's most fun for me, and possibly many, is to ponder myself on that carpet. What would I have worn?

*diddley oop, diddley oop* ...

Depending on my budget, of course. What would you, or did you, wear?

50s are long ... back!

 

Louis Vuitton

helped inspire a new hemline, with the past being au courant.

A short-sleeved jacket keeps it professional in the sun.

Summer Breeze:

A single-layer of

a float-away top

is oft so required

when the tough gets

hooooooot.

Jennifer Ouellette Bow Ponytail Holder $26 - Barneys New York

Larok "Vintage Lace Love" Babydoll Top $198 - Bloomingdale's

Chloé Oversized Saskia Sunglasses $355 - La Garçonne

Marc Jacobs Rio Bag - Beige $1295 - Barneys New York

Valentino Bow Trim d'Orsay Pump $645 - Nordstrom

Short-sleeved jacket $625 - Emporio Armani

Chaus printed flared skirt $59 - Dillard's

Inspired by a stylist prompt post on FabSugar. This will be my ensemble goal as soon as I have somewhere to go once I'm all dressed up. It's not going to be receiving the cable guy (modern housepersons just don't dress as nicely!), nor the casualness of purchasing a new car this weekend. I will make this work by next week though ... or by grocery shopping tonight. Since "retro sophistication" is a huge part of my personal style, I can re-create many inspired outfits from the feel. Like I will, you should make it work for you, your locale, and your lifestyle.

Bags both by Sharif. Shop Sharif bags at HSN.

(These are not necessarily the items going in my "bag" - no stealing, natch. ;-))

Mesh Ankle Bow Tunic $12

Basic Nylon Knee High Socks $1.99

Rose Polka Dot Top $19

Ruffled Tulle Petticoat $22

FOREVER 21 TWIST presents CIRQUE 21

FOREVER 21 TWIST presents CIRQUE 21

I'm confused. There are too many names n there. Maybe I'm just too tired.

But the story is: trendy discount fashion shop, Forever21, debuted a new collection yesterday. It's apparently limited, but perhaps that's a good thing, since the styles are pretty quirky. But actually, a big part of me loves a lot of this stuff.

Perhaps a response to crazy rock star style. With its multiple names, that's certainly fitting. (Is this 80s junctioned-a-posed-with petticoats "rock" style in now? I must be so naturally trendy as I've been feeling it for a while for sure, not to "Lady" GaGa extremes, but something much more like this Forever21 range, what kismet.) Like the ballet-inspired skirts and fingerless gloves my imaginary-rockstar-alter-ego would love for the stage. But since I'm in fashion, and want to dress for these jobs I want, how to fit the zanier pieces into my (or your) style?

To be fair, a lot of these items - on their own - are the ever present taste-of-fashionista always at Forever 21 - but some others, need some working into our wardrobe.

What we should do is pick and choose, when in real life. And not just by putting only 1 piece in 1 ensemble, but shop scrutinously and think things over before you press that final purchase button. So recessionista, too.

And it's the affordability of Forever 21! So for that and the exclusive, limited quantities - don't forget that! - I think I must go for it!

Not to be impulsive, but I think some of this is just a fun part of me that I could otherwise just skip and personally I don't want to miss out on broadening to all of my fantasy styles. Also since I might be impuslive often, and I am so tired, too much to use that discerning shopping eye, I will sleep on it.

Actually due to the recession, I should wait 'til my next paycheck tomorrow (and not just after nap) in order to fill my cart up right. I hope quantities last! (What? Some things are unavailable already. Actually, even yeterday. Eep!)

Or maybe I'm crazy and will wake up - saner with clearer eyes. Hm.*

*I drafted parts of this yesterday. And the stuff's even cuter today! Oh and I need a lot more from the rest of the Forever 21 range. Budget-planning time!

Hers

His

Well in the "world" of closets, whose would be bigger? Hers, of course. She can fit a whole collection, whereas his might be more (jokingly) for one pair of pants. He he.

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