Happy Tuesday, guys and gals...
Today's post is a Featured Fashionista! GJU reader Sarah shares why she chose this outfit. I think she looks beautiful!
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Hi GJU!
I was invited to an event where the dress code was "modern chic." I had know idea where to start with that, so I reached out to the one person on twitter I knew could answer my question: @JessCPlatt of Get Jessed Up. After her suggestions, I considered using what I had but ended up going shopping to find something completely new! The colors in the skirt immediately pulled me in. The orange belt with the top gave me color on the top along with the necklace. Nude heels completed the look!
Make it your own:
Jacket: NY & Co. $41.97
Skirt: NY & Co $28.17
Necklace: NY & Co. $14.97
Pumps: Kohl's (on MAJOR sale) $5.99
The only thing I can't find on the website was the orange belt, but I did get that also from NY & Co. They are apparently having a killer sale!
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Thanks so much Sarah for sharing your outfit. You look fabulous! You know I love a good pencil skirt!
Have a great day <3
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
People's Choice Awards 2012: Hits & Misses!
Happy Thursday, GJU readers! This means that tomorrow is Friday (whoop whoop!!) :)
I love award show season! This time of year is a dream for fashion lovers and critics. You've got the Golden Globes coming up in a few weeks which promises to be a stunning red carpet. Last night, the People's Choice Awards provided a healthy mix of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. I thought I'd show you a few of my favorites, and least favorites.
Here we go. Let's start with the misses so we can end this blog post on a positive note.
The Misses
First and foremost, I can see the outline of her underwear. I can actually see almost everything under her dress. The leather is too tight so it crosses the line from form fitting to skeleton showing. The ruffles at the bottom, combined with the awkward lace faux-turtle neck with a 3/4 length sleeve makes me uncomfortable.
Cut outs are definitely on trend this year, but Jennifer Lawrence took it too far. She looks like she's lost in the Atlantic Ocean. To top it off with cut outs on her heels? I can't. Someone needed to stop her.
It's unfortunate to see Vanessa on my Miss List. She's really into the hippie-chic outfits these days. However, this hippie-Elvira-goth ensemble isn't doing it for her. The train is beautiful. The idea of the dress is beautiful. But that awful sheer mesh halter kills it.
Green is my favorite color. I love being adventurous in my outfits and going for the bold, bright choices. But.. the lace on her arms? Nina Dobrev looks like she has moss growing on her upper limbs. Also those shoes-- awkwardly strappy. And on top of that? It's January. Who wears strappy sandals in January?
I love my girl Kristen Bell. But I don've love this borderline dominatrix red number. Too much is going on here: We've got a cropped sleeve mesh fabric covering up a lace sweetheart top. Then we go into a leather bell skirt. It's just not attractive to me. Call me crazy. Maybe if her hair was up in messy bun it would make it a little less unbearable, but still this is an unfortunate red carpet look.
Lucy Hale is known for her role in Pretty Little Liars. I'm sorry, Lucy, but someone lied to you when they said you could leave the house in this disheveled mess of a dress. Asymmetrical hemlines are on trend, but this is way too extreme. Also the heels are beyond platform. She's standing on stilts at this point.
Stars were having a field day with mesh over lace last night, apparently. Love the statement hair and the nude heels, but not loving the frock. It looks like my great grandmother's table cloth from 50 years ago. This is not how to wear fringe. Definitely not.
Along the same lines of the tablecloth frock above, Lea Michele's dress is fringe gone crazy. Way too much draping is going on here. It's just weird looking. And the silver shoes don't help.
This Little Black Dress is major. It hugs all her curves and has a beautiful off the shoulder, deep neckline. The simple jewelry doesn't distract, allowing all attention to go to the dress, the gorgeous hair, and miss Stana Katic herself. This may be my favorite look of the night!
I love this simple dress on Faith Hill. It's such an easy breezy silhouette- cinched waist, halter neck, tea-length hem. It's beautiful. That's all I really need to say. She looks beautiful.
Miley's all grown up! She's certainly come a long way from her days on the Disney channel. This is an instance where the mesh atop the cut out is working. This dress is classy yet simple. Also the fact that she paired the bright white frock with deep red satin pumps is fantastic. Her side-swept hair is perfectly understated. Well done, miss Cyrus.
I don't dislike these looks, I just can't get past their reminiscent gladiator qualities. The corset structure of the blue dress above is gorgeous, and the length on the second gown is also pretty. However, the chunky gold choker and the top of the second gown remind me of Halloween costume pieces that come in a bag from Party City.
I love award show season! This time of year is a dream for fashion lovers and critics. You've got the Golden Globes coming up in a few weeks which promises to be a stunning red carpet. Last night, the People's Choice Awards provided a healthy mix of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. I thought I'd show you a few of my favorites, and least favorites.
Here we go. Let's start with the misses so we can end this blog post on a positive note.
The Misses
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Ashley Greene |
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Jennifer Lawrence |
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Vanessa Hudgens |
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Nina Dobrev |
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Kristen Bell |
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Lucy Hale |
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Jennifer Morrison |
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Lea Michele |
Now moving onto the good ones! Many celebs came out rockin' their looks. Here are some of the ones who I consider the Best Dressed.
The Hits
Quite frankly, Emma Stone can do no wrong in my book. Godbless a redhead who wears green. Such a beautiful, complementary color combination. I'm super into this version of glamorous menswear. The blazer in bright green paired with fitted trousers and a peep-toe heel is perfectly nonchalant. It's like she didn't even try-- just threw it all on and showed up at the red carpet. Also loving the asymmetrical tux-like tails on her white shirt. That's fashion, ladies and gentlemen.
The reason why I love this is because it's figure-flattering. As we all know, Demi has been battling eating disorders. She's finally back at a healthy weight, and I think it's great she's showing off her assets in this dress. The cinched waist is gorgeous on her figure. The plunging lace-lined neckline is stunning (I've always wanted a dress with that neckline) and different length hems make for a pretty silhouette.
Finally, a star under 25 who actually dresses her age! This black and green belted number is absolutely adorable. Paired with those nude and black pumps, this outfit is a definite win. Also loving that she pulled up her hair to show off her beautiful face and neckline. Work that skinny arm, girl!
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Emma Stone |
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Demi Lovato |
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Chloe Moretz |
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Stana Katic |
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Faith Hill |
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Miley Cyrus |
Side note: I discovered a bit of a Gladiator meets Spartacus trend last night at the People's Choice Awards. These two looks stood out.
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Cobie Smulders |
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Elisha Cuthbert |
So.. what were some of your favorite looks from last night's People's Choice Awards? Did you have any least favorites?
Labels:
Award Show,
black pumps,
dress,
fashion,
gown,
nude heel,
red carpet
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Royal Paisley and Purple
I was really inspired by this outfit block I stumbled upon online. The skirt alone is eye catching, and paired with bright purple and turquoise accessories- it's a great ensemble!
Here's my interpretation of the outfit block above. I actually have that same same skirt from J. Crew! I wore a navy tank below a purple cashmere cardigan. For my statement necklace, I pulled in the teal from the shoes and wore my H&M drop bead bib necklace. (I'm also sporting mint-color nails but I think it's tough to see in the photos!)
What do you think?! Is this an outfit you would wear to work?
Monday, November 7, 2011
Style Icon: Michelle Obama
Listen ladies.... Mrs. O can dress herself. Part of the reason I know this to be true is that she's a firm supporter of J. Crew. That should tell you right there about her level of credibility. So.. if you ever need style inspiration, be it for work, leisure, or a formal event, look to this Miss for a good outfit idea!
Today's inspiration outfit is (one of) Michelle Obama's head-to-toe J. Crew looks. She paired a pale pink cardigan with flower sequin detail over a light green pencil skirt. The double-strand pearls and pop of white from the camisole make this look effortlessly chic.
My version is is generally the same, but my skirt is a thicker wool material/a bit darker in color given the current season. I wore a light pink cardigan with similar flower sequin detail, allowed my tank to show, and added a pearl necklace to finish the look. The pearls with cardigan, by the way, so sorority.
Today's inspiration outfit is (one of) Michelle Obama's head-to-toe J. Crew looks. She paired a pale pink cardigan with flower sequin detail over a light green pencil skirt. The double-strand pearls and pop of white from the camisole make this look effortlessly chic.
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Sweater details; double-strand pearls. |
[[One thing that I think looks better on M.O. than myself is the partially-buttoned sweater. I think it makes my hips look wider than I'd like them to. Perhaps I should have buttoned maybe one more button at the bottom...? It's definitely a put together, finished look, just might not be best suited for my body type.]]
Michelle (we're on a first name basis) looks easy breezy chic. Hopefully I pulled off that same look! What do you think?
Make it your own:
Skirt: J. Crew Factory $69.50
Cardigan: Target $24.99
Pearls: (Similar) Banana Republic $44.99
Labels:
accessories,
J.Crew,
nude heel,
pearls,
pencil skirt,
sequin,
sparkle,
sweater
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday Trend: Down to Earth
One of my favorite trends in Fall is earth tones. Greens, browns, blues, burnt oranges, light purples.. any color you would see in a sunset, or in the woods, or out in nature. I love the natural color palettes because they're soft, neutral tones that mesh together seamlessly for any outfit.
Earth tones were big on the Fall 2011 runways. Here are some of my favorite looks:
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Belted jacket outfit far right-- Get in my closet. Immediately. |
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Earth tones, when in very loose, sheer fabrics, give off a whimsical vibe. Loves it. |
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I die over those maroon spandex tights. AMAZE. |
Here's my take on the trend. I love this burnt orange textured top from J. Crew! The fact that the applique is off-center also gets me going-- you know I love asymmetry!
I also wore this skirt on this day, and I really love how it looks like a completely different skirt when it's paired with different colors and textures.The darker color top really brings out the earthy tones in the browns and blackish-blue spots. I added a wool camel cardigan from Gap and nude heels to finish out the look.
Make it your own:
Top: J. Crew
Skirt: J. Crew
Cardigan: Gap
Heels: Guess, from DSW
Gem and Stone Bracelet: Chicos
Braided bracelet: Urban Outfitters
Wtach: Michael Kors
Tell me, how would you style yourself in Earth Tones??
<3
Jess
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Style by J.Crew Gets Hip-py
Today's outfit is brought to you by J.Crew (shocker!).
I found it as I was browsing the J.Crew website (as I do pretty much everyday) to see new arrivals, and to get outfit inspiration. Quite honestly, looking at the website is a mild form of torture because I always find at least three things I wish I owned... and then I think about those things and come up with killer GJU outfits.. and then I remember I'm broke as a joke.. and then I ex out. It's a vicious cycle. Vicious.
But sometime between landing on the home page and force-quitting myself out of it, I found this outfit.
Here's the thing: I usually stay away (far away) from tying things around my waist. It draws attention to my widest area (my hips/love handles/my "tire") that on most occasions I'd rather not draw more attention to. But something about this look worked.. and I wanted to give it a shot. I can't tell if it makes me look more "hip-py" than I already am.. but I definitely don't hate it. I don't think I do at least.
Thoughts?
Make it your own:
Top: Ralph Lauren Polo Outlet
Skirt: J. Crew Factory Store
Sweater: Kohl's
Heels: Guess from DSW
Labels:
nude heel,
pencil skirt,
preppy,
stripes,
work wear
Monday, September 12, 2011
Glamorous in Gold- Fashion's Night Out!
So, it's only appropriate for my Fashion's Night Out post to be fashionably late...
These photos are exactly the look I wanted to recreate for Baltimore's First Annual Fashion's Night Out. I was on the marketing committee for the first year bringing this awesome event to Maryland, so I wanted to award myself with a sparkly, fun dress for all the effort and time I'd put into making this event happen. I think these actresses look gorgeous on the red carpet-- these dresses shine & bring out their inner radiance!
These photos are exactly the look I wanted to recreate for Baltimore's First Annual Fashion's Night Out. I was on the marketing committee for the first year bringing this awesome event to Maryland, so I wanted to award myself with a sparkly, fun dress for all the effort and time I'd put into making this event happen. I think these actresses look gorgeous on the red carpet-- these dresses shine & bring out their inner radiance!
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Photo courtesy of MTV |
I didn't take too many full length pictures of myself that night (because I was battling a cold/sinus issues and didn't think I was looking too great).. but I think this one shows the dress well. I really love how the light reflected off the gold sequins! The combination of the draped, soft cowlneck and the satin ribbon to cinch the waist gave this dress the ultimate feminine silhouette. I'm already looking forward to wearing this dress again.. I'm thinking probably for New Years!
What are your thoughts on the dress? Would you wear this to an event?
Make it your own:
Dress: Cache (got this on sale for $79 from $158!)
Heels: Guess $44.95
Hope you guys had a great weekend :)
<3 Jess
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Thursday Trend: Little Black Dress with Cut-Outs!
Happy Thursday! You know what this means... one more day until the weekend! WOOT WOOT!
Back to business...
I'm obsessed with this trend! I think LBD's with cut-outs are fun, unique, and cool & sexy for summer! Most of the styles I've seen have been red carpet appropriate, or more suited for a night-out-on-the-town (versus wear-to-work). Here are some of my favorites:
But as you know, I work in an office - so it's a personal challenge to take those looks and modify them in a way that work-appropriate.
The dress I'm wearing is from Target (shocker!). I wanted to show you that you don't always have to dress it up with heels, so in the first picture, I kept it more casual with metallic flat sandals. After work, if you have an event or if you're meeting people out for drinks, swap sandals for pumps and you're ready to go!
Back to business...
I'm obsessed with this trend! I think LBD's with cut-outs are fun, unique, and cool & sexy for summer! Most of the styles I've seen have been red carpet appropriate, or more suited for a night-out-on-the-town (versus wear-to-work). Here are some of my favorites:
But as you know, I work in an office - so it's a personal challenge to take those looks and modify them in a way that work-appropriate.
The dress I'm wearing is from Target (shocker!). I wanted to show you that you don't always have to dress it up with heels, so in the first picture, I kept it more casual with metallic flat sandals. After work, if you have an event or if you're meeting people out for drinks, swap sandals for pumps and you're ready to go!
Because you can't really tell in the full-outfit pictures, I wanted to show you a close up of the accessories I chose for this outfit. I really like mixing different greens together, particularly turquoise and lime green. I took that approach for my bracelets, and kept the rings simple. One on hand, I am wearing my citrine David Yurman ring, and on the other, I've paired two gold rings on the same finger.
While it's still warm, I encourage you to strut your stuff in a cute LBD with cut-out detail. If you do, send me a pic! I love to see how other people interpret the trend!
Make it your own:
Dress: Target (several seasons ago) Approx. $30
Sandals: Jack Rogers, $97
Heels: Guess, $44.95
Watch: Michael Kors, $225
Bracelets & Rings: Variety. (This is really your opportunity to show off your unique style!)
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Color Combo: Maize and Leaf
I wish I owned everything from Anthropologie. I love its aesthetic-- the clothes are natural, feminine, whimsical. I once heard that the reason many women like Anthropologie is because the whole atmosphere of the store-- it's scent, the furniture, etc. - "seduces us softly." This is so true. You walk in and immediately feel welcome. For me, the clothing does the same. When I walk into the store, I am drawn to the embroidered tops, and gorgeously detailed dresses, and fabulous layered necklaces.
For today's outfit, I modified a look from the Anthropologie online look-book. It's a green striped shirt, paired with a dark pant. I loved how the photograph was taken in front of a burnt orange wall! I thought that it really brought out the colors in the outfit.
For today's outfit, I modified a look from the Anthropologie online look-book. It's a green striped shirt, paired with a dark pant. I loved how the photograph was taken in front of a burnt orange wall! I thought that it really brought out the colors in the outfit.
What I'm wearing: This look was put together by pairing a textured black pencil skirt with a green & white striped tee. I added a statement ring to match the inspiration photo, and also incorporated my own unique style with a bold necklace. I happened to find a burnt orange wall to take my picture in front of, so I was super excited about that!
Let me know what you guys think! Would you wear this?
Make it your own:
Skirt: Ann Taylor
Shirt: Loft (Similar) $39.50
Necklace: J.Crew (Mine is several seasons old, but this one is close!) $88
Heels: Guess $44.95
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Thursday Trends: Nude Heels
In several of my outfit blog posts so far, I've worn my nude heels. You really can't go wrong with a good pair of nude pumps. They work all year round, and match just about any outfit. Also-- beauty tip-- nude heels give the illusion of a longer, leaner leg, making you look taller and thinner! Whether you like peep-toe, platform, patent leather, suede.. nude heels are a must-have item.
The Best Deals on Nude Heels
I did a little research on where to find the best deals on nude heels. Here's what I found:
If you're trying to save, buy these.

Pleasant Blush Patent Leather, Steve Madden $39.99
Michael Antonio Lux, Piperlime $49
Enzo Angiolini, Piperlime $49.99
Remember, you don't have to drop an exorbitant amount of cash to get a great new pair of shoes. Some of my go-to places for unbeatable deals are DSW, Famous Footwear, and Nordstrom Rack. It takes patience to walk around these shoe superstores, but if you give yourself time & are willing to try on different styles, you'll find the perfect fit.
If you've been putting aside some money, or are treating yourself to a pair of pumps just for fun, here are some great options!
If you're willing to splurge, try these.
Hotness Pump, Chinese Laundry $59
RACHEL Kimi Platform Pumps, Rachel Roy at Macy's $99
Scarlett2 Nude Patent Peep Toe Platform, TOPSHOP $128
Corso Como 'Palomar' Platform, Nordstrom $138.95
Hopefully, this nude heel guide gives you a better idea of what kinds of options are out there and where you can find the best bargains.
I can promise you this-- Once you have a pair of nude pumps in your shoe collection, they will make regular appearances in your everyday wardrobe. You'll quickly find how versatile they are, and will be happy you made the investment. I'm already looking forward to seeing pictures of you guys rockin' your new pumps!
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