INAUGURAL BALL GOWNS

It's that time of year in that happens every 4 years in DC.  We are lucky enough to live in the nations capital or get to travel here and hob-knob with the President (to-be) and the whose-who at the inaugural balls.  This is a "Fashion Showplace", very much a see and be seen for the fashionista's so being best dressed is key. 

Sparkle and shine in floor length numbers.  Look for dresses featuring:  lace, bold deep colors such as deep purple, sapphire blue, and emerald green, and embellishment.  Featured colors will of course be blue, red, and white after our nation's capital.

B. Darlin V Neck Lace Gown, $99

White Azalea Strapless Gown, $229

BCBGMaxAzria Lace Silk Chiffon Gown, $448

Tadashi Shoji Pleated Metallic Trumpet Gown, $398

Make a statement with in your dress with a bold accent such as a long bow, or a deep low back.

 

UnicaMelrose Leiluna Dress, $329

 

Here's to looking your best at the gala's!

XOXO,

Divine Style DC

CHUNKY KNIT SWEATERS TO KEEP YOU WARM AND COZY THIS WINTER

Chunky knit sweaters look stylish and chic this winter.  The key to wearing this item is to pair it with thin pieces so the over-all look is more slimming.  Skinny jeans or cord's look great as do leggings with a longer sweater.  Layer a chunky knit cardigan with a thin cashmere sweater underneath which leads your eye to think slimming but snuggly.  A great statement necklace or earrings completes the look.

Textured knits and bright bold colors and metallics are big for the season!

This Free People knit sweater pairs well with large gold accessories.  Winter white pants, leather leggings, or navy blue cord's pair well with it. $98

Soft pink is a luscioius color for winter.  Pair it with silver metallic jeans or go bold with chocolate or black.  A cropped jacket and boots complete this look.  Hinge Scalloped Pointelle Sweater, $88

This Frenchi Sheer Pointelle Sweater pairs well with denim for the weekends or dress it up with textured leggings and boots.  A waist length or cropped jacket and a long necklace complete the look.  Beige, Black, Blush, Dark Grey $44

Pair this Free People Knit Sweater with a silver metallic tank top underneath.  Black velvet jeans or a printed metallic denim complete the look.  $108

This BCBGMaxAzria Hunter Cabled Poncho Sweater looks great with deep chocolate brown.  Try leather leggings or corduroy slim pants and heeled boots.  A pencil skirt is a great option for work.  Large metallic watch and earrings complete the look.  $149

Metallics: The perfect addition to any look this season.  Look dressy and done up but stay warm.  Wear to brunch, shopping, dinner on the town, or any event.  A metallic sweater is a must have this season!

Lucky Brand "Macey" Metallic Sweater, $99

Michael Kors Foiled Fisherman Knit Sweater, $150 (regular or petite's)

Here's to looking cozy and chic this season!

XOXO,

Divine Style DC

FIERCE FUR LOOKS FOR THE SEASON

Whether you prefer real or faux, fur looks are everywhere this season.  Try it a vest or a jacket.  Fur lined boots are hot as well.  Fur vests look great paired with bright bold colors.  Keep the top more cropped or longer compared to the vest length.  Looks great with jeans, leggings, or a dress!

Model from Divine Style DC's fall fashion show, styled in fur vest with bold purple blouse and camel leather jeans.

Free People Call of the Wild Faux Fur Vest, $168

Express Feather Faux Fur Vest, $82.60

Surrell Leopard Print Rabbit Fur Vest, $235

BCBG Fur Poncho, $238.80

Ella Moss Deville Faux Fur Jacket, $328

LACE...LUSCIOUS LOOKS

Lace is the perfect addition to any look.  Try it this season in a dress, top, lace imprinted denim, or as an embellishment on a skirt, dress, pants, or bag.

Colors to try:  red and sapphire blue are hot colors...go beyond the basic black if you dare!

Style it:  pair it with a blazer or leather jacket and shoe booties for a night on the town.

Dorothy Perkins Lace  V Back Dress, $69

Diane von Furstenberg Lace Dress, $325

BCBG "Francesca" Tiered Lace Cocktail Dress, $248

BCBG "Fae" Boatneck Lace Top, $98 (black or white)

BCBG "Lizza" Lace Trim Top, $44

BCBG "Eunice" Lace Trim Wrap Top, $118.80

Bellatrix Lace Print Blazer, $108

Ann Taylor Lace Skirt, Pomegranate, $84.99

Ann Taylor Cropped Black Lace Pants, $89.99

WRAP IT UP IN STYLE WITH FUR VESTS

As the temperatures are dropping at night, finish off your look with a fabulous fur vest (real or faux).  This look can transform your work look, to casual night/day out, to a dressier evening on the town.  Mix unexpected prints and colors with the vest to give it flair!

Style It Up:

-Belt it around your high waist to cinch you in and add drama.  Bejeweled belts work great.

-Work the cropped vests with longer sweaters and tops.

-Pair tweed short shorts with tights and a fur vest with shoe booties.

-Metallic dresses, sequin skirts or shorts, and metallic skirts look stylish with a fur vest in a monotone color.

Here is a model I styled for the Divine Style DC fall fashion show.  She is wearing caramel skinny leatherette's jeans by Citizens of Humanity paired with an Amanda Uprichard purple silk blouse and a Free People Faux Fur Vest, all from Luna Boutique Bethesda.  The contrasting colors of the blouse and pants make the outfit pop, paired with a vest in the same color family...though not "matching".  

This BCBG Ombre fur vest is working another hot trend..."OMBRE".  Very chic and looks great styled for a night on the town, or more causal with jeans, boots, and leggings.  Ombre is the fading from dark to light which is also slimming.  

BONNI OMBRE FAUX FUR VEST, $248

Gallery Reversible Crushed Faux Fur Vest, $98 (regular or petites)

A cropped fur vest gives a playful feel to your look.  Pair with a longer top or over a sweater dress.

Gianni Bini Mariaelise Faux-Fur Vest, $139

Glam this winter white vest up with a smashing belt.  Burgundy or cranberry with a jeweled buckle or black to make a statement.

Via Spiga Faux Fur Vest, $171.75

Gallery Faux Fur Vest in Wine color, $89.99

Express Faux Fur Vest, $89.60

Happy Shopping!

-Divine Style DC

PERFECT FALL LOOK...LONG-SLEEVE MINIDRESS

The weather is changing and while you head out for brunch, a day shopping trip, or dinner and drinks, the temperatures will change.  Pair a long-sleeve minidress with high heels and a clutch and stay chic in all the temperatures.  When it gets warmed try pushing the sleeves up to 3/4 length (below your elbows).  This looks great with a cuff bracelet.  As cool temperatures hit, add textured tights and boots to the look.

Colors for fall: Caramel, Olive, Chocolate Brown, Deep Purple, Emerald Green.  

Pair with:  Ankle Booties, Peep Toe Booties

Cat Deeley works the minidress and heels look in Hoss Intropia dress and Christian Louboutin heels with Hoss Intropia cluth.

BCBG Max Azria LYS Long Sleeve Fitted Dress, $138

Pair with Bebe Lucie Leather/Suede Peep Toe Sandal, $94.99


BCBG Harlow Envelope Clutch, $78




Susana Monaco Gathered Sleeve Dress, $180



Nicholas Felicity Leather Sleeve Dress, $440



Three Dots Long Sleeve Shirred Tunic Dress, $106 (Creme or Brown)

Pair with Bebe "Claudine" snake embossed faux leather heel with suede detail, $89.99

Urban Expressions "Reilly" Snake embossed faux leather clutch, $47
 

For a different look, add a statement belt to your dress.  Belts are big for fall.  

Cowl Neck BCBG MaxAzria Carleigh Sweater Dress, $103.60