OK, I know these women are models. But for those of us who want to develop our own style, seeing how models put together their own outfits is worth a closer look.
(All photos courtesy of Craig Arend at Altamira.com)
Posts for December 2010
Putting together outfits
posted by Jo Frances on December 31, 2010 9:35 amYou'll always be ready for a night out with these pieces in your closet
posted by Jo Frances on December 30, 2010 12:33 am
The key items in this evening wardrobe are:
1. An evening jacket: a tuxedo jacket, or a sequin blazer.
2. A silk tank: the one shown above is ideal because it's not too bare or too tight.
3. A sexy sweater. Wrap tops are flattering on most women.
4. Evening shoes. Choose a heel height that you can comfortably walk or dance in.
5. Silk Blouse: for more conservative events.
6. Crop pants: worn with heels, this is perfect for a girls night out.
7. Evening bag.
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Spring 2011 Trends: Denim
posted by Jo Frances on December 29, 2010 11:20 amDenim may not be a trend---until it's been upgraded as something more than jeans material. This fabric has been reworked into trousers, jackets and skirts, and chambray made a strong showing in the Spring collections.
Also new this season were all-denim outfits, a trend that is tricky to carry off, and one perhaps best left to professionals.
Anyway, the higher rise, fuller leg cuts that are available at all price points will make wearing jeans denim seem new again.
What to wear with jeggings
posted by Jo Frances on December 29, 2010 12:56 am
High-Low
posted by Jo Frances on December 28, 2010 10:23 amSometimes, learning how to identify value is a matter of knowing what a more expensive item looks like. Below are similar looking shoes. See if you can spot which one is under $100.
Give up?
Spring 2011 Trends: Midi Length Skirts and Dresses
posted by Jo Frances on December 27, 2010 10:00 pm
Shop your closet
posted by Jo Frances on December 27, 2010 9:06 amCreating a new outfit from an old favorite can be as easy as rethinking color combinations. Given a dress like this one, which comes with a black belt, it would be easy to stick to a red/black palette---and changing accessories is going to do very little to change this look.
By rethinking the color combination to a red/camel, however, you can change the look of the dress altogether. Replace the belt, lighten up the accessories and you can transform this dress from winter to spring, or from day to night.
Party Dresses
posted by Jo Frances on December 26, 2010 2:48 pmSunday Best
posted by Jo Frances on December 26, 2010 12:16 am
Merry Christmas! May all the blessings of the season be yours...
posted by Jo Frances on December 25, 2010 10:39 am
