PANTONE'S COLOR OF THE YEAR: EMERALD

The color of the year for 2013 is Emerald.  Wear this bold color with zest and pizzazz.  Mix Emerald with other colors and textures to create interest in your look.  Think of adding emerald in prints on blouses or in skirts or pants.  Try it in purses, shoes, and jewelry such as earrings and statement necklaces.

 

JCPenney Tweed Skirt

Wink Boutique (Georgetown) Alexis Dress with plunging back

Akiko Wrap Dress, $160

Hudson Jeans Nico, $146

Complete your look with stunning emerald accents, such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and belts.  You don't have to wear green all over, but instead accentuate with it!

Lilac Bijoux Earrings soon available at Lilacbijoux.com

South Moon Under Large Faceted Bib Necklace, $45

Rachel Zoe Emerald Double Buckle Belt, $135

Happy Shopping!

XOXO,

Divine Style DC

FABULOUS FALL LAYERS

As the weather gets chillier its the perfect time to pull out your scarves, belts, cardigans, and jackets.  The layered look is big for fall.  How you layer is key!

Tips for layering:  

-start with your bottoms (jeans, leggings, pants) which should be more fitted around your backside.

-add a top

-put a cardigan or jacket over top

-add scarves and/or a belt

-length is key:  A longer top looks great with a shorter jacket.  Minimum of 2.5-3 inches length difference between bottom of your top and your jacket/topper.  With a shorter top (waist or hip length) go with a longer sweater or jacket.

Gold cardigan belted over a dress/tunic from Lilac Bijoux. $98

Capes are a great topper for fall/winter.  Pair with skinny bottoms to elongate you.  Look available at Periwinkle!

Lombaggi Knitwear, Inc. Tie Cape, Hudson Jeans, Nanette Lepore Satchel, Beverly Feldman Shoes Basco Heel, Kate Spade New York Shades,mollybeads Earrings

Free People collarless crop vegan leather jacket, $139.50 (sz 0-8)

Ark & Co. Vegan Leather Sleeve Jacket, $89

Bod & Christensen Draped Leather Jacket, $390

 

Pim + Larkin metallic tweed blazer, $89 (black or gold)

Premise Ruffle Black Jacket, available at Caramel

Sao Paulo Zipper Jacket, available at Caramel

MOD.lusive Ruched Sleeve Long Cardigan, $42 (12 color choices)

*wear this open with a camisole or belted with a wide or skinny belt

Karlie Gold Chain Cardigan, $60

Karlie Animal Print High-Low Cardigan (longer and flowy in the front, shorter in the back), $68

Happy Shopping and Layering,

-Divine Style DC

THREE STYLES FOR MEN...WHAT'S YOUR VIBE?

Men's style can change daily depending on their mood or you can stick with one basic that works well for you.  Classic + Edgy, Casual + Sophisticated, and Nerdy +Sexy, three styles done three different ways.  Try a new look this season to amp up your style game!

Classic + Edgy- Dresses with a little flair and attitude.  Accessories are important, so leather belts, cuffs, and watches are key for this look.  Still wears the business look but adds a leather blazer or vest versus a suit jacket.

 

Edun Leather Moto Jacket, $898, Hudson's Jeans Dandy Slouch Straight Leg, $198 Nordstrom's

Ted Baker London Tuxedo Trim Fit Shawl Lapel, $895

Kenneth Cole Boots

Casual + Sophisticated- add class by pairing dressy pieces with your casual elements (i.e. velvet blazers, wool vests with V-neck tshirts and cool sneakers).  Dark denim with bold colored button downs, blazers, and vests are key pieces.

Boss Black Harper Sportcoat, $239.97, Timberland Earthkeepers Side Zip Boot, $170 Nordstrom's

Vince Barn Jacket, $345, Vince Melange Hooded Henley, $150, Paige Normandy Slim Straight Leg Pant, $169 Nordstrom's

John Varvatos Zip Pocket Vest, $198, Hugo Brano Wool Pea Coat, $495 Nordstrom's

Shoe Choices by Mezlan, Spanish designer.  Mezlan Black Alligator Zipper Boot, $1,450.

  

Nerdy + Sexy- try sleek sneakers in a dark hue, such as black, gunmetal gray, or burgundy.  A gray blazer over a hoodie and add a watch.  Fit is important so take off the baggy clothing and added a more fitted look in your jeans, shirts, or jackets.  Everything doesn't have to be fitted but at least one main piece should be (jacket, shirt, pants).  

Michael Kors Rabbit Quilted Vest, $495

Michael Kors Cashmere Zip Hoodie, $395