Easter Style

Easter comes early this year, so that means we have to start planning our outfits even earlier! My family usually does brunch (yay mimosas!), which is a perfect reason to dress up, frilly pastel dress and heels and all. Some times we do dinner though, or just relax at home, which means a more casual, but still girly outfit. Here are two looks for Easter Sunday: one for church and brunch, one for a laid-back relaxing afternoon.

Church and Brunch:

This floral Lauren Conrad for Kohl's dress pairs perfectly with nude pink Ted Baker heels. A girly Kate Spade cross body bag, simple gold bracelet and nude pink nail polish are the perfect accessories to complement this soft, girly look. Finish off with a brown sun hat to add a classy (and functional for outdoor parties!) touch.

Relaxing at home:

For a more relaxed vibe, pair a lightweight floral kimono with a flowy tank top underneath. A boyfriend skinny jean, along with short Chelsea boots creates a stylish and comfortable look. Finish with simple gold necklaces, a white tote (I love this scalloped top one by Kate Spade) and light blue polish for a great and relaxed Easter outfit!

Happy Sunday-Funday!

Xoxo,

Michelle

Vacation: Disney Style!

Hey lovely ladies (and gents!) In less than a month I will be meeting Cinderella, singing along with Anna and Elsa, riding rides and everything I eat will probably be Micky Mouse shaped; yup, that's right, I'm going to Disney World!!!! My sister is turning 24 at the end of April, so we decided, as 24 and 19 year olds who are 5 at heart, to relive our childhood memories at Disney World for her birthday. The last time we went was with our parents when she was 9 and I was 4, so we are definitely overdue for some Disney magic. And obviously, as fashion loving sisters, our second thought (after "AHHHH WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY!!!!), was "What are we going to wear?!?!?" Every time we've gone shopping since then, whatever we buy we justify by saying, "I can bring it to Disney!" So, here are some ideas of the apparently many clothing items we are bringing to Orlando, Florida with us:

Outfit #1:

Cute and comfy is perfect park wear. Cute crotchet shorts paired with a loose white tee, light cardigan and t-strap sandals are great for the heat of Orlando in April. I'll be able to ride rides all day, run after princesses and look cute while staying cool! The backpack is the actual backpack I bought from Target specifically for this vacation. Its not too large that it will be cumbersome to carry, but big enough to fit everything I need for a days worth of magic at the parks.

Outfit #2:

Frozen Freak: Yes, I am 19 years old and I LOVE frozen. Yes, I do really own this dress and those sunglasses. The dress has the frozen fair isle print with silhouettes of my two favorite princesses on it and I fell in love. This outfit speaks for itself, and obviously I will be wearing it to the Frozen sing-a-long at Hollywood Studios.

Outfit #3:

First day outfit: To show off my Disney spirit and my excitement to be at the parks, I chose this "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo" shirt from Lauren Conrad's Cinderella collection for Kohl's, paired with high waisted black shorts, black t-strap sandals, my brown backpack and the finishing touch: Mickey Mouse ears!

Stay tuned for next week, I may post some more outfit inspo!

Your favorite princess,

Michelle (-rella?)

Gothic Edie

Today's blog post takes its inspiration from the 1960's…and not the 1960's you probably remember. In 1962, artist Andy Warhol created The Factory- a place for artists of all kinds to gather and work on their latest projects. The type of people that gathered here weren't your typical 1960's housewife- they were the epitome of anti-fashion and rebellion. Andy Warhol's muse, Edie Sedgwick, really led this revolution away from the bright colors of the '60's, to a dark, edgy color palette. She inspired with black and white stripes, oversized blazers and pants (pants on woman- in the '60's??!?!? Impossible.) and joined with people like Twiggy to start a fashion overhaul.

Styling a photo shoot with this inspiration would call for a lot of black, leather, stripes and scary tall heels. The makeup would be dark, with heavy eyeliner and a mix of bright lips and nude lips. The shoot would be done inside of an old, run down factory, as well as the facade of the building (brick, graffiti, the works). Models such as Rihanna and Cara Delevingne would be ideal for the tomboy, edgy look. Here are three looks that I would style for this shoot:

Look #1:

Look #1 is a sexy and edgy take on Edie Sedgwick's iconic look. The lace bralet underneath the oversized blazer pair perfectly with the loose, patched boyfriend jeans which are trending for spring. The sky high ankle cuff stilettos pair well with this outfit to give it a dressier vibe. Dark lips and smoky eyes paired with long, messy locks complete a  strong statement outfit. This outfit would be worn by Cara Delevingne because of her sporty figure and messy hair.

Top: TopShop V-Neck Lace Bralet topshop.com

Blazer: Rag & Bone Carlyle suede-paneled wool twill blazer theoutnet.com

Jeans: AG Adriano Goldschmied Digital Luxe Drew Patchwork Boyfriend Jeans saksfifthavenue.com

Shoes: Guiseppe Zanotti Leather Stilettos with Ankle Cuff stylebop.com

Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Smoked Palette ulta.com

Lipstick: Nars Audacious Lipstick in Jeanne net-a-porter.com

Look #2:

Look #2 is a girlier version of Sedgwick's look. The striped crop top pairs perfectly with this edgy, zippered leather mini. The black netted booties complement the outfit and will make the models legs look 10 miles long. This studded Alexander McQueen clutch adds a toughness to the outfit, and paired with short blonde hair adds a unique touch. The red lips are the pop of color to this black and white outfit and would look great on any model.

Top: Alice + Olivia cropped stripe cotton-blend top net-a-porter.com

Skirt: Saint Laurent Flared Zip Mini Skirt in Black Leather ysl.com

Shoes: Casadei Daytime Sheer casadei.com

Clutch: Alexander McQueen Black Studded Leather Knuckle Oval Clutch montaignemarket.com

Lips: Nars Jungle Red Lipstick liberty.co.uk

Look #3:

Look #3 most resembles an outfit that Edie Sedgwick would wear back in the '60's. She was known for her tight leather pants, boxy tops and oversized patterned jackets. She helped introduce the ballet flat into everyday women's wear, and this D'Orsay cut gives them a modern touch. Paired with a long, brown ponytail, cat eye sunglasses and nude lips, I think that Rihanna could change up her look and rock this outfit.

Top: Sophie Turtle Neck Crop Top wearall.com

Leggings: Helmut Lang Stretch-Leather Leggings net-a-porter.com

Coat: Tsumori Chisato Oversized Patterned Coat tessabit.com

Shoes: ModCloth Minimal Easy Edge Flat modcloth.com

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere Black Laura Sunglasses avenue32.com

Lipstick: Nars Nude Scene Lipstick bloomingdales.com

Photo sets made by me on polyvore.com

St.Patty's Day Style

Dressing for a holiday can be tricky- you don't want to ignore it completely, but you don't want to be dubbed "that girl" who looks like a walking shamrock (unless that's your goal, in which case, you do you girl). I'm here to help each kind of girl: first, the office appropriate girl, acknowledging the holiday but not to the extreme, the happy medium casual outfit, and the all-out walking shamrock. Here are my picks for your St. Patrick's Day style, so have fun, whether you're Irish or not!

Office Appropriate: While you wish you were out day-drinking with your friends, you're stuck at the office. So if you can't live the life, at least dress the part. Subtle green pops in your outfit (i.e: the blazer, the shoes and a very light green pant) will give you a classic, yet spirited look.

Happy Medium: This outfit is perfect for school, a parade or a day with friends. Its comfy casual and looks like the luck of the Irish, without letting the whole world know that you're a "Sassy Irish Lassie!" or available for a kiss.

Walking Shamrock: You are Irish, and you are proud. This look is for the shameless, passionate Irish gal who is ready to celebrate the day with a few drinks (and probably a lot of kisses).

Sets made by me on polyvore.com

Oscars Best

It's hard to believe the Oscars were just a week ago, considering the amount of drama that has unfolded since the event (i.e: Giuliana Rancic's "patchouli oil and weed" comment about Zendaya's locs, Kelly Osborne leaving Fashion Police over this same comment and Lupita Nyong'o's Calvin Klein dress being stolen from her hotel room). So, instead of focusing on the drama (and not to mention some of the less-fortunate fashion), let's look at some of the nights best dressed.

Emma Stone in Elie Saab

Rosamund Pike in Givenchy

Anna Kendrick in Thakoon

Jennifer Aniston in Versace

Sienna Miller in Oscar De La Renta

Channing Tatum in Dolce & Gabbana, Jenna Dewan-Tatum in Zuhair Murad

Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe in Alexander McQueen

Photos courtesy of oscar.go.com