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Office to Nightclub in 5 Minutes Flat

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 04 May 2011 22:07:08 +0000

The trick to most things in life involves layering. It allows you to transform your look from day to night, leaving you in almost an entirely different outfit. These two outfits side by side are the same look. Minus the blazer of course. I’ll explain what’s underneath, and why it’s okay to hide your swank from your co-workers under an oversized sport jacket.

The ensemble includes:

OVERSIZED BLAZER: This one by Acne, is long enough to cover a tight skirt. You can ditch the skirt at the office on the way out. FYI, A cardinal rule for work appropriateness – cover your bum. That said…

ROUCHE SKIRT: This one by A.L.C., you want to find one that rouches, allowing the most versatility in length. Pull it long at the office, hike it up (just a tad ladies, you’re no ho’) to party.

CROP TOP: This one by Topshop with its overall straps, it crops at the waist and fits snug with the height of the skirt. It has a make-your-own-dress effect, and you can let a strip of high midriff breath sexy.

CROPPIER CARDIGAN: This one by Preen, find a cardigan that buttons above the bust. This gives a gorgeous peekaboo to your decolletage, and makes it easier to stash in a purse. This will be your jacket for the evening.

PATTERNED HEADSCARF: This one by Modcloth, you can wrap a scarf round your neck to hid the cleavage during the day for a classic appeal. At night, tie it round your head in a bow for a royal headpiece look.

CHUNKY CHOKER: This one by Aalia, you can hide your wild jewelry underneath that classy scarf you’re wearing, and bust it out at night.

CUT OUT WEDGE: This pair by Donna Karen, a lace up wedge is perfectly right for work, but the cutouts make it sexy for night too.

**Not pictured** Be a lady, wear stockings to work. If the weather calls for it, take them off later. Play with colors and levels of opacity. Keep it classy.

Rifle through your own closet, you might be able to layer this way with what you have. If not, happy shopping! Remember – smaller separates have a longer life.

Boutique Critique:: Court: Look 2

Jessica Lapidos — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:26:27 +0000

This Court room is a treasure trove of layers. Especially with the majority of pieces being shades of black and white, the garments are merchandised to live with one another, complementing and interchanging. I clothe myself by the philosophy of layering, so to have selected a dress, a single solitary layer of clothing for Look Two, you know this dress must be super fascinating.

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Look Two: Maximizing Singlet

The Cutout Maxi Dress: Stylestalker, $178

This head-to-toe stunner comes from the land down under by the self-confessed, style obsessed twosome Sue-Ann San and Rachel Zeilic. From the front, the side cutouts jut in the most universally flattering part of the torso – the ribs. The strips that line the decolletage add more effect to the skin peekaboo. The front is a trip, but the back of the dress finishes the puzzle, lines connected by exposed zipper. The python print is subdued in icy white and black.

The Side-Laced Wedge: Madison Harding, $185 (originally $265)

Repeat shoes? Guilty as charged. But, get mileage out of your suede boots while you still can, and rock them with a maxi. Come summer, you’ll want something strappier.

Can’t make it to Soho? It’s okay, shop online! www.courtshop.com

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Look for Less: Opening Ceremony Lace-Up Wedges

The Fashion Web — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:04:59 +0000

These Opening Ceremony lace-up wedges (on left) retail for $550 at Bergdorf Goodman. Don’t have that money to spend? Then check out these similar look for less from Asos for just $101. Here’s where to get it: Where to Buy: Ava Suede Lace-Up Wedge, Asos , $101

LINK:http://www.vivafashionblog.com/2010/09/look-for-less-opening-ceremony-lace-up.html

Slingback Wedge Clogs

The Fashion Web — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:14:50 +0000

I suppose these clog-like, See by Chloe wedges are pretty cute, I like the wrap around detail! And the toe isn’t too bulbous! Buy at Saks Fifth Avenue for $270 in black or brown.

LINK LOVE:Slingback Wedge Clogs

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