4 Weddings and How to Dress Appropriately for Each

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Weddings: a time of joy and extraordinary inebriation. We love a good wedding (reception), especially when it comes to getting gussied up for the occasion. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of appropriate wedding attire. At the last one I attended, I saw someone wearing jeans. JEANS! Granted this was in Ohio where the hillbillies roam free (love you homeland!), but the real truth stands, no one knows how to properly dress anymore. But if you need some assistance in this area, don’t fret. Here are four types of wedding – black tie, cocktail, daytime and casual – and the breakdown of what to wear for each.

9 Stylish Ways to Celebrate the Kentucky Derby

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

It’s that special time of year again when women wear excessively adorned hats and everyone gets drunk on mint juleps and throws money at running horses. We love some southern charm here at FashionIndie, making us big fans of the Kentucky Derby. As the event approaches this Saturday, May 5, we’re thinking of party-appropriate outfits and accessories for this very fashionable tradition. Here are nine of our favorite horse race-ready pieces to prepare you no matter where you’ll be when the Kentucky Derby celebrates its 138th year.

The Dos and Don’ts of Summer Crop Tops

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

It can be easy to have a love-hate relationship with summer’s hottest trend the crop top - if it’s not done right, chances are, it looks tragic. But we’re here to help you master this playful trend with a few simple crop top dos and don’ts. Let’s start with don’ts: no belly buttons, spaghetti straps or low rider pants. And the dos? High-waisted pants and skirts, color blocking and 1950s influence. Catch our drift? Click through to see five of our favorites.

roundUP: Rainbow Bright

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Nearing the end of April, we can just about taste the rainbow of post-showers May. Rainbows have been on our minds and in our hair all year, and now it’s trickling down. And thanks to Christopher Kane and his disciples, we can all get a little taste in our wardrobes. 

Go Green with 14 Crush-Worthy Pieces

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Already in this month of eco-friendly fashion and beauty, we’ve showed you the best ways to wear mint, our favorite color of the season. But today we’ll show you how to go green all the way, with every shade from lime to forest. Click to shop 14 of our favorite pieces, and bring out your inner tree hugger.

roundUP: 9 Spring Statement Shoes (read: bright, happy heels)

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

The statement is that Spring has come early. Or that winter never really came. Either way, we’re doubly ready for the new breed of neons that are sprinkled with sherbet, the black and white/clear zigging and zagging, and the wedges that will set us over the edge of spring fever. Better yet? These shoes make far greater statements than that of the weather; they will express your sheer contentment and stunning outlook. 

SHOE ENVY: Charlotte Olympia Origami Satin Pumps

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

What’s not to love about this handmade pair of Charlotte Olympia pumps? A 6-inch satin heel adds curves to an otherwise jagged, statement-making design in a surprisingly chic combination of black fabric and clear plastic. The metallic gold 1.5-inch platform makes walking a breeze for the seasoned stiletto strutter. I am hoping to see these strapped securely on the feet of an Oscar nominee next weekend – who’s with me?

Valentine’s Essentials: Silky Sunday Bathrobes – - Win One Here!

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

If you’re not at Lincoln Center this fine Sunday morning-after, you’re likely in your PJs, nursin’ a hangover. If you’re even luckier, you’re still in bed with your scorching hot lover, about to get up and slip into something silkier. Especially with Valentine’s Day creeping up on us, we realize the want and need to look sexy at home. Being at home with your man is the worst excuse to look schleppy – just after the excuse that you’re by yourself. Who are you dressing for? No matter who’s touching you, you deserve to feel silky smooth.

Which is why we want you to win this $500 bathrobe FREE!

Karl Lagerfeld For Net-A-Porter is Finally Available

Edited by McArthur Joseph

If you’re anything like us than you probably follow Karl Lagerfeld‘s every move. That being said we were super excited to see that he was collaborating on an exclusive line with one of our favorite online retailers, Net-A-Porter. Since the line just launched today we decided to share with you some of our faves from the capsule collection. 

Look of the Day: Futuristic Femme Fatale

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

During Tech Month at FashionIndie, we’ve been exploring the excellent scientific advances in fashion and looking to the future for what we might be wearing tomorrow. In today’s Look of the Day, we thought about what a super duper, crime-fighting, futuristic femme fatale should look like. Click to see her badass style.