Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Suspended Interest

I kind of got a hangover from Journalism class, hence the title of this entry. That's not the only thing that stuck to me last Saturday, though. Check out mi amiga Kristelie's cool get-up:




With a Puma tee, high-rise jeans and buckled heels, Kristel kept her skinny, glittery suspenders cool and casual.

These cute clip-ons would definitely complement the high-rise bottoms trend, but they'd work with the low-rise jeans we already have in our closets. Here are more outfits from Style.com to satisfy your interest:

photo credit: www.style.com



Cross that line and go sporty and sexy with Allesandro Dell'Acqua's crisscrossed suspenders.


photo credit: http://www.style.com/


Suspenders worn underneath a hanging top? This outfit from Costume National is not exactly chic, but very hot, indeed. The shorts are way too short, though. I'd balance off the top with dark capri denims.



photo credit: www.style.com


What a dramatic ensemble by Yohji Yamamoto. I just wish I knew where we could wear something like this without standing out too much. Oh, and make that top not see-through and the skirt not too oversized!



The CityLifeStylist

Monday, August 6, 2007

All Dolled Up



photo credit: www.style.com

Rebel against the masculine looks of the season and doll yourself up with ribbons, pink lips and dresses. Above are some makeup and accessory inspirations from W magazine. Please reserve the extra large bows for Halloween, though. Whether you choose to go for a Victorian or Sweet Lolita look, make sure to look like a lady -- not a big baby!


photo credit: www.rampage.com



Babydoll dresses need not be ruffled and all pink. A pleated mini dress with an empire waist has just enough sweetness that won't give anybody a tooth--or in this case, an eye-ache.



photo credit: www.rampage.com


Pleats, eyelet fabric and a-line skirts scream girly girl! Pair a plain skirt with a pastel-colored top to complete the doll-like look.


photo credit: www.neimanmarcus.com



Black ruffles and pleats don't always translate to a gothic look (but it can!) It only depends on how you wear them. Be a more sophisticated doll in black and white and high heels.






Dolls aren't always all dressed up, are they? Trade those skirts and dresses for casual denims. Victorian corsets are very sexy. Wear one with a pair of stretch jeans on a night out and balance off the sexiness with a pair of high-heeled Mary Janes and a headband. Very cute.



Find the little girl in you and slip into ballet flats and high-heeled Mary Janes. Be it sweet, sexy or sophisticated, these would definitely step up your style.



Bows and bands add girlish charm to any outfit. Get sassy and dainty with a long satin ribbon worn as a headscarf.


It's a look that's pretty easy to pull off. Add sparkling eyes and an angelic smile and you'll be getting a lot of hi's. Well, you can always go gothic if you prefer a darker, more mysterious doll-like look ;-)



The CityLifeStylist