Celebrity Inspired - Reese Witherspoon

This is a great transitional outfit from summer to fall. This outfit is effortless and simple, and one that flatters everyone. Everyone should have a great buttondown in their wardrobe. It can be paired for a casual look with shorts, jeans, or even dressed up for work. This is one of those no brainer outfits that make you look put together, while still being comfortable.

 
A light blue button down, white denim shorts & neutral accessories make this outfit casual, fun and effortless!

Celebrity Inspired: Kim Kardashian

For some reason lately I have been loving Kim K's style. She seems to know what works well on her body type and likes classic, trendy clothes. This outfit she was wearing seemed perfect for going on a date, a party, wedding, or for any occasion you want to get dressed up. Here is how you can recreate it (for less!)

First, add a silky blouse with a tie neck.  



Next, add a skirt with some detail (lace, ruffles, etc.)

Lastly, finish it off with some neutral accessories to look polished and put together.

 This look is fun, girly and easy to recreate! All clothes & accessories from Forever 21.

Jumpsuits?!

Lets be honest. There are many trends out there that I love. Skinny jeans, maxi dresses, gladiator sandals, color blocking, etc etc. One trend I especially love are rompers. They remind me of my childhood. They are so easy to wear - comfortable, casual and basically thought-less (a one piece outfit!). So naturally, when the whole jumpsuit trend came into the picture I thought I would love that also. Not so much. I thought the trend was better on 6'2" models and rail-thin girls who could pull of anything. Also, how the heck were you supposed to wear it? Do you wear flats or heels? Do you belt it? Can you wear something over it? Safe to say I was overwhelmed. I realized I was over thinking this trend and missing out on something I could potentially love, like the romper.

The difference between a romper and a jumpsuit is that they don't stop mid thigh and the fabric continues on to taper in at the ankle. Because of this extra fabric, it can be difficult to judge how many accessories to use, especially if it's a printed fabric. I love how Ashlee Simpson accessorized her capri-length jumpsuit with neutral accessories. This is a perfect, non-scary & easy way to wear ANY jumpsuit. Here is my version:

*photo from www.justjared.com

Celebrity Inspired: Kim Kardashian

I saw this picture of Kim Kardashian on the KUWTK Facebook fan page. She was attending the Glamour Magazine Women of the Year Awards this past week. Although she looked stunning, as usual, I think the clothes weren't fitting correctly and looked off. I loved the concept of the color blocking, and the actual colors themselves. I recreated the outfit using pieces that I thought would have worked better, while still keeping in mind her style and colors.

I chose a purple sleeveless wrap top, which I thought would have worked better on her figure. I think short sleeved or sleeveless looks better when pairing a blouse with a skirt, because then you don't look so covered up and it balances the length of the skirt. I loved the orange color of the skirt, but think that she should have chosen a larger size if she was going to go with a silk material, or she should have gone with a cotton blend skirt like the one I chose. It would have been more flattering and laid better on her. The belt was the focal point of the outfit and I loved the bronze one with tassles she had on. The shoes were a nice pop of color with the turqoise and I chose ones that incorporated the purple in it as well. As for accessories, I chose a few gold bangles, which would have been a nice touch had she gone with a sleeveless top. And although Kim was at an event and probably had an assistant carrying her bag around, an envelope style clutch with a turquoise color and a gold latch would have completed the outfit.

Clothing Mentioned:

Diane von Furstenberg smock top
$210 - barneys.com

Summer shoes
225 GBP - lkbennett.com

ASOS clutch handbag
55 GBP - asos.com

CC SKYE gold plated jewelry
66 GBP - houseoffraser.co.uk

Gucci python belt
795 GBP - net-a-porter.com

Celebrity Inspired - Reese Witherspoon in Water for Elephants

I recently saw the movie "Water for Elephants" with Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson. The movie, though intense at times, was an overall great love story. During the whole movie I could not get over how much I loved the costumes. Set in a circus scene, Reese wears a beautiful ensemble of bodysuits covered in sequins and sparkle. When she was not performing, she still was the epitome of glamour and old hollywood. She wore many long dresses and and 20's inspired pieces.

There was one outfit in partiular that I thought was adorable and perfect for spring. It is so easy to recreate!

Here is how you can recreate this look:

1. Henley Tee; Splendid; $58; http://www.barneys.com/

2. Striped Scarf; $120; http://www.youheshe.com/

3. High Waisted Belted Chinos; Topshop; $76; http://www.topshop.com/

4. Bangle Set; $100; http://www.couturecandy.com/

5. Studded Leatherette Sandals; Forever 21; $16; http://www.forever21.com/