Lauren Conrad
June 4, 2010
Steal the Look For Less: Short Suits
Sorry this has taken me forever to post this. The site that I create my sets on (polyvore.com) for some reason won't let me in embed codes, so I have to do a work around for now.
The Red Carpet trend lately has been short suits. They are perfect for a casual occasion and good for walking the red carpet. Short suits are comfy and flirty which is perfect for a night out with the girls or a date.
picture from: people.com Amanda Seyfried, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kate Beckinsale sport the suit shorts in the pictures above. Getting this look is pretty easy for and affordable.
Outfits from left to right: 1. 3/4 Sleeve Blazer: $125 - topshop.com; Old Navy V-Kneck Tees: $10 - oldnavy.gap.com; Raw Hem Shorts by Boutique: $80 - topshop.com; ASOS ASOS POSH Bow Heeled Shoe at ASOS: $66 - asos.com; ASOS Metal Tip Clutch Bag: $25 - asos.com;
2. Studded Pocket Blazer: $50 - freepeople.com; Old Navy Women's V-Neck Tees: $10 - oldnavy.gap.com; Belted Shorts: $65 - topshop.com; Velvet Pumps: $24 - forever21.com; Kimchi Blue Corsage Clutch: $13 - urbanoutfitters.com
The great thing about this look is that it uses some of the basics that if not every woman should have then most woman already have. You have your basic white or black t-shirt and you can use your basic black pumps or black sandals. Also, the basic black clutch that you use for your classic black dress. If you even have a blazer pair it up with some shorts. Or if you want a jazzer blazer get something like the Free People blazer shown above with some studds or a blazer with some sequin on the collar. But if you already have a simple blazer black, beige, or even blue you don't have to go out and buy another blazer all you have to worry about is the shorts. I believe that every woman should have this in their closets: the classic basic dressy shorts. It's such a great switch up to wear when going out.
If you don't want to wear a blazer and you don't want to wear a basic t-shirt you can do what Lauren Conrad did in the below picture.
picture from: people.com
Instead of pairing up her dressy shorts with some basics she paired it up with a printed shirt. 
Outfits from left to right: 1. Floral Print Ruffle Blouse at Awear: $37 - awear.com; Sateen Shorts: $88 - usa.frenchconnection.com; Steve Madden Caryssa - Black suede: $95 -heels.com;
2. All Greek to Me Top: $28 - modcloth.com; Pull-On Solid Shorts: $17 - charlotterusse.com; ASOS PHOEBE Lace Pointed Shoe: $30 - asos.com
Try Conrads look by pairing up your basic black shorts with a fun printed top with loose sleeves. Pair it up with some black pumps and simple jewlery, a bangle bracelet and some rings.
Hopefully with this look you'll feel like a movie star everytime you wear it.
April 16, 2010
Books books books
I know this doesn't have much to do with fashion but since I have to travel on the train I like to occupy my time with reading, it makes the commute go faster and its easier to avoid the crazies next to you on the train. Plus who knows maybe those who read this blog are looking for some books to read or are gathering up their summer reads for the beach/pool side.
I had finished Lauren Conrad's book, "Sweet Little Lies," within a week like I said I would have. It was a quick read and was pretty much like her first book "LA Candy." There are a lot of similarities I must say between the character Madison and her real life ex best friend Heidi. If you are looking for some quick, easy, and fun summer reads then these are two good books to take with you out on the beach or to the pool.
Once I was done with Conrad's books I bought Richard Price's book "Lush Life." Which is totally opposite of Conrad's book. Price's book was heartbreaking and intense. It's a story about the lower eastside around Houston street in New York and it revolves around a guy who gets killed in a mugging. The story intertwines the life of the father (Billy Marcus) that lost his son, the guy, (Eric Cash) who was with the guy (Ike Marcus) who was shot dead, the cops (Matty Clark and Yolonda) on the case, and the kid (Tristan) who actually pulled the trigger. At times you can actually feel your heart strings being pulled. The fathers reaction to his sons death is heartbreaking yet relatable, especially if you ever lost a loved one. Though at some points I did feel like the book was a little long and he could have cut some of it out but I understand that it wasn't just filing it was a lead up but to me some of the lead ups weren't as climaxed as I wished they were. Also at the beginning of the book some of the lingo was hard to read because some of it was cop lingo that I just didn't understand. But overall it was a good book. It wasn't so much a mystery book like a lot of the reviews I read said it was, sure the first part of the book had you guessing but the whole book wasn't a total mystery. If you're into books or even movies that revolve around New York and New York Police officers I would recommend this. I had picked it up because it did revolve around this one section of New York City.
Once I was done with Conrad's books I bought Richard Price's book "Lush Life." Which is totally opposite of Conrad's book. Price's book was heartbreaking and intense. It's a story about the lower eastside around Houston street in New York and it revolves around a guy who gets killed in a mugging. The story intertwines the life of the father (Billy Marcus) that lost his son, the guy, (Eric Cash) who was with the guy (Ike Marcus) who was shot dead, the cops (Matty Clark and Yolonda) on the case, and the kid (Tristan) who actually pulled the trigger. At times you can actually feel your heart strings being pulled. The fathers reaction to his sons death is heartbreaking yet relatable, especially if you ever lost a loved one. Though at some points I did feel like the book was a little long and he could have cut some of it out but I understand that it wasn't just filing it was a lead up but to me some of the lead ups weren't as climaxed as I wished they were. Also at the beginning of the book some of the lingo was hard to read because some of it was cop lingo that I just didn't understand. But overall it was a good book. It wasn't so much a mystery book like a lot of the reviews I read said it was, sure the first part of the book had you guessing but the whole book wasn't a total mystery. If you're into books or even movies that revolve around New York and New York Police officers I would recommend this. I had picked it up because it did revolve around this one section of New York City. Now I'm taking another total different direction with my next book. I already decided that my 
next read will be Kelly Cutrone's book, "If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You." I love her. I haven't gotten the chance to see her new show on Bravo but I loved her on "The Hills" and "The City." I think she's such a strong and positive woman. Sure at times she can come off as a bitch but at least she's honest and in your face about it. Plus, she's a bitch because she really seems like she wants her employees to do well, to work hard. At least I noticed that with Whitney Port that when she's a bitch to her it's not because she's just being a bitch but she wants Port to do the best she can and she has to be honest with her. The bad thing is that sometimes people misconceive being brutally honest when you need to be as being a bitch or a dick. In the fashion industry or in the arts you have to be able to take criticism. The art world is cut throat. You have to be strong and you have to be able to take that criticism and now how to give it back when needed. I think Cutrone is a great mentor and I can not wait to pick this book up. It amazes me that she started Peoples Revolution when she was in her 20s. That's so amazing. I would love to have her as my mentor!
next read will be Kelly Cutrone's book, "If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You." I love her. I haven't gotten the chance to see her new show on Bravo but I loved her on "The Hills" and "The City." I think she's such a strong and positive woman. Sure at times she can come off as a bitch but at least she's honest and in your face about it. Plus, she's a bitch because she really seems like she wants her employees to do well, to work hard. At least I noticed that with Whitney Port that when she's a bitch to her it's not because she's just being a bitch but she wants Port to do the best she can and she has to be honest with her. The bad thing is that sometimes people misconceive being brutally honest when you need to be as being a bitch or a dick. In the fashion industry or in the arts you have to be able to take criticism. The art world is cut throat. You have to be strong and you have to be able to take that criticism and now how to give it back when needed. I think Cutrone is a great mentor and I can not wait to pick this book up. It amazes me that she started Peoples Revolution when she was in her 20s. That's so amazing. I would love to have her as my mentor!
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