Thursday, August 30, 2012

DAZZLE YOUR WAY THROUGH FALL WITH "EMBELLISHMENT"

Add embellishment this fall in your looks in a new way.  Shoes, handbags, jackets, and jewelry are a great way to "Glam Up" your style without being overly done or glitzy.  Sparkly oversized adornments are bold and fashion-forward.


Large version is the design sketch, top left is the actual boot.  Vince Camuto Walt Boot in Grey, $249.




Blink Nicolet (nude or red), $49.99
Blink Nicolet - Ruby Multi Patent




1. Banana Republic Ikat Stretch Beaded Belt C$49.50
2. BCBG Stone-Embellished Belt US$58.00
3. River Island Bow Belt US$35.86
4. J. Crew Rhinestone Encrusted Sash US$265.00
5. Aldo Kwon Belt C$14.98 (sale)





Melie Bianco "Ives" Faux Leather Clutch (green, blue, brown, black, bordeaux), $69


Bvlgari Swarovski Crystal Sunglasses, $390
BVLGARI Swarovski Crystal Rimless Shield Sunglasses

Betsey Johnson Bling Bling Time Leopard Dial Watch, $185
Betsey Johnson 'Bling Bling Time' Leopard Dial Watch

Arden B Scalloped Beaded Mini Skirt, $62.99 (xs-xl)
Scalloped Beaded Mini Skirt Bottoms


How will you be embellished and glam this season?
Happy Shopping!

xoxo,
Divine Style DC


Tuesday, August 28, 2012

FALL'S "IT" DRESS...MAXIMIZE YOUR STYLE WITH A MAXI DRESS

Maxi dresses can be chic for fall.  Change the color, style, and how you accessorize it to make it work for this coming season.  A cropped leather jacket is a great edgy piece to add over the dress.  Go with basic black, or add a pop of color with a bright deep blue or red jacket.  A jean jacket is a casual, cool way to wear maxi dresses into fall.  Great for brunch or a casual weekend outing.  Animal prints, chevron, and bold fall colors, such as mustard, emerald green and burgundy make a statement this fall.  


Young, Fabulous & Broke Vinny One-Shoulder Ombre Maxi Dress, $207
Young Fabulous and Broke Vinny One-Shoulder Ombre Maxi Dress


The versatility of this dress makes it a winner.  Add a blazer for work, a jean jacket for the kid's soccer games, or a black leather jacket for a hip evening out.


Ella Moss Vida Striped Maxi Dress, $248
Ella Moss Vida Striped Maxi Dress



Perfect fall colors and style with the lining and belt in this Jay Godfrey maxi dress.


Jay Godfrey Bell V Neck Maxi Dress, $440
Jay Godfrey Bell V-Neck Maxi Dress


Hi-Lo Trend continues into fall.  Great dress to dress up or down.  Studded heels for edge, peep toe bright purple pumps for night adding a long statement necklace and cuff.

Loveappella Hi-Lo Maxi Dress, $89
Loveappella Hi-Lo Maxi Dress




T-Bags Printed Satin-Crepe Maxi Dress, $95
Printed satin-crepe maxi dress by T-Bags

Fall Color Trends

Tinley Road Maxi, $89
Tinley Road Cutout Maxi Dress


Michael Stars Halter Maxi Dress, $69.97
Michael Stars Halter Maxi Dress Michael Stars Halter Maxi Dress



Friday, August 24, 2012

FALL COLORS FOR MEN...HOW TO WEAR JEWEL TONES

Fall is a great time to change up your look.  That can be as easy as changing the color or style of your shirts. Fall colors for men are plum, eggplant, olympian blue (similar to indigo), mustard, and emerald green.  How will you wear these colors this fall and winter?  





Plum/Eggplant

Gap Tipped Polo Shirt in plum, $29.95


This John Varvatos shirt is a deep plum color, similar to eggplant.  This is a great piece for fall as you can wear it alone or add a scarf and trendy belt with jeans.  Then layer it under a shirt, sweater, or jacket as it gets colder.

John Varvatos V Neck Shirt, plum, $168
plum shirts for men-short sleeve linen vneck


Texture is huge for fall.  Try it by adding different fabrics, such as this Report Collection Sport Shirt, $23.60.


Purple

Michael Kors Pique Dark Purple Polo Shirt, $75
Michael Kors Michael Kors Logo-Embroidered Pique Polo, Dark Purple


Olympian Blue

Calvin Klein Double Layered V Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt, $39.99


Look cool and trendy this fall with this Calvin Klein textured rib-front zippers jacket, $69.99.



Military Inspired Look is huge for fall.  This is pockets, large buttons and epaulets.  Try it in this Calvin Klein Military Shawl Collar Pullover, $64.99


Accessory suggestions for fall to winter:

John Varvatos Black Scarf, $148
John Varvatos Official Site: Shop Online , VARV-4228 Crinkle Cotton Scarf, johnvarvatos.com

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

HIGH-LOW SKIRTS AND DRESSES

Everyone has heard "Business in the front, party in the back".  That's exactly what these skirts and dresses do.  Solid colors are more easily worn or go for a print if you want to truly work the trend.  Not sure if this trend works for you?  Its all in how you style the top or blouse with it.  Try it and see!

Can you wow like Khloe Kardashian Odom in this high-low dress?




Zara Mermaid Studio Skirt, $89.90


Mango Midi Pleated (Bordeaux, Olive, Black), $49.99


Luc by Lucy He'll Love to Watch You Leave Skirt, $47.50
He'll Love to Watch You Leave Skirt


Go casual at the beach or dress it up with a chiffon blouse for work.

The New Wave Volcom Skirt, $29.50 (Bloomingdale's) size S-XL



Variation on the trend:
Arden B Tie Dyed Maxi Skirt, $34.50
Tie-Dye Maxi Skirt Bottoms


Dresses:

TFNC Dress with Lace Bodice, $71.53 (black with cream, purple, or rust)
Image 1 of TFNC Dress with Lace Bodice and Hi Lo Skirt


Norma Kamali High Low Dress, $275 (red or black)