January 13, 2011
Forever21 Vs. Alexander Wang
I was amazed by this when I saw it on my Facebook feed. Forever21's new shoe: Leatherette Wedge Loafers.
Look familiar? It's because it's completely similiar to Alexander Wangs Trish leather wedge mules.
I'm not sure how I feel about this. It's great that Forever21 is bringing designer style at lower cost but at the same time it's a total rip off of Alexander Wang's design. I know stores like Forever21 try and replicate the style that's in but have they gone to far to totally "steal" a designers style? They did a similar thing with their Miu Miu look a like shoes which they had in black suede material and floral print material, which I admit that I ended up buying and have only worn once because they are totally uncomfortable to wear for a long period of time. I will skip on this Forever21 shoe.
What do you guys think of this? Do you think Forever21 has gone to far?
Leatherette Wedge Loafers $29.80
Look familiar? It's because it's completely similiar to Alexander Wangs Trish leather wedge mules.
Alexander Wang Trish leather wedge mules
I'm not sure how I feel about this. It's great that Forever21 is bringing designer style at lower cost but at the same time it's a total rip off of Alexander Wang's design. I know stores like Forever21 try and replicate the style that's in but have they gone to far to totally "steal" a designers style? They did a similar thing with their Miu Miu look a like shoes which they had in black suede material and floral print material, which I admit that I ended up buying and have only worn once because they are totally uncomfortable to wear for a long period of time. I will skip on this Forever21 shoe.
What do you guys think of this? Do you think Forever21 has gone to far?
January 11, 2011
Outfit Post
Shirt: H&M
Skirt: American Apparel
Tights: The Gap
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Necklace: Aldo
Skirt: American Apparel
Tights: The Gap
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Necklace: Aldo
I can't get enough of my American Apparel skirt and my Jeffrey Campbell shoes. It's seems that every time I wear my JC's the next day it's suppose to snow. I'm so over winter now. I'm ready for some warmer weather at least weather where I can still layer but not have to wear a heavy jacket, hat, scarf, AND gloves. I'm tired of snow and seeing all these vibrant colors for the summer is making me long for it even more.
Are you guys longing for summer too?
PS don't mind my dirty bedroom in the last couple of pictures.
Images from Topshop's Facebook (view the whole lookbook there)
I am drooling over all the prints and fabrics. Summer can not come soon enough! I'm in love with those scallop jean shorts. Those colors scream summer fun in the sun! The hippie vibe is in total full effect for this summer and I'm digging every piece of it.
What do you guys think of the lookbook?
January 10, 2011
Outfit Post
Slip: Urban Outfitters
Sweater: H&M
Tights: The Gap
Shoes: H&M
Scarf: gifted
Ring: Afaze
Sweater: H&M
Tights: The Gap
Shoes: H&M
Scarf: gifted
Ring: Afaze
I've had this Urban Outfitters slip for years now but don't ever wear it to often. I never can find the appropriate time to wear it and really how to wear it. Last night I rummaged through my closet to try and figure something out to wear to work when my hand landed on my slip and it came to me, pair it with my long black sweater! It's perfect because it's covers up every where I needed it to but pokes out just enough. My fun scarf is gift I got from a co-workers for Christmas. I love the frilliness of it and that it's a knitted scarf so it really keeps you warm. Simple outfit but effective and chic I must say.
On another note I am 100% proud of myself I've gone to the gym for 5 days! The bf and I pretty much set up a routine of going to the gym on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and once over the weekend (if not twice). I've really missed going to the gym since I use to go all the time when I was in college. I'm also pretty sure my Wii fit (which I am using a scale since right now we do not own one and have one coming in the mail) is lieing to me. According to the Wii I have lost 2.2 pounds since last Monday. Um can that be true? Well I'll believe the lie until proved otherwise. I'm really in get into shape mode now since we are going to Miami in April with one of my best friends. So there's real motivation behind all of this besides just getting my ass into shape.
I hope everyone had a great weekend and hope everyone's week is going well so far!
January 8, 2011
Styling for Winter Days
I read this poll on IFB not to long ago that asked "does your fashion sense go out the window when it is cold outside?" this question has had me thinking about real winter fashion. This winter has not been easy here in New York, layering and boots have become a necessity these past couple of weeks (except for a some random days here and there). But how do you keep looking sleeking and chic during these cold months without freezing and without spending a lot of money? Well here are some ideas and a few pointers.
Winter Set 1 by poetofsorts featuring cream tops
Set 1: Nasty Gal Shearing Aviator Jacket: $98 -shopnastygal.com; Forever21 Cozy Cable Knit Sweater: $25 -forever21.com; American Eagle: $50 -ae.com; Topshop Creme Cable Knit Socks: $24 -topshop.com; Dorthy Perkins Casual Worker Boots: $74 - dorothyperkins.com; Topshop Camel Knot Tassel Knit Scarf: Camel Knot Tassel Knit Scarf
Set #2: ASOS Hem Hitch Coat: $88 - asos.com; Urban Outfitters Sparkle & Fade Printed Sweater Dress: $48 - urbanoutfitters.com; Topshop Outline Suspender Heart Tights: $18 -topshop.com; ASOS F-Troupe Button Flat Ankle Booties: $181 -asos.com; Cream Cable Longline Cardi: $65 -misselfridge.com; Urban Outfitters Wood Ship Isadora Turban: $28 -urbanoutfitters.com; Topshop Silver Fine Topshop Snood: $32 -topshop.com
Set #1: Nothing is easier then dressing for the weather then cable knit sweaters and a pair of jeans. But how do you take it to the neck level? Grab a pair of knee high socks and pull them over the jeans but scrunch them down to the ankles but make sure they are seen over your boots. This will help keep your feet warm especially if you aren't wearing heavy boots. To keep in trend with the season do a pair of military style boots like the Dorothy Perkin's Black casual worker boots ($74) and a bomber jacket like the Nasty Gal Shearing Aviator Jacket ($98).
Set #2: There's no need to hide your dresses in your closet. Dresses are perfect to layer up during the winter season. Long sleeve dresses are even more perfect like the Urban Outfitters Sparkle & Fade Printed Sweater Dress ($48). Floral prints are great paired up with cable knit cardigans and to keep your legs warm fun printed tights. If you're wearing a shorter dress try suspender tights like the Topshop Outline Heart Suspender Tights ($18). These will keep you warm but will also give your outfit a nice little surprise. Do a low ankle bootie to keep your feet nice a warm. Long jackets are better to keep you snug and warm in when wearing dresses and skirts since they'll probably be longer then what your wearing. How about keeping it bright? Try a bright color like the ASOS Hitch Hem Coat ($88). This will brighten up your winter and day. Instead of a hat try and do a turban, they just cover the ears and won't mess up the hair to much. Tired of boring scarves? Do a snood like the one from Topshop ($32).
Set #3: Want to keep it real casual? Try sweatpants that are a little more dressed up then the norm like Edgy Terry Cloth Athletic Pants from Forever21 ($15). This will not only be comfortable but these pants will keep you from freezing your behind off. To keep the look looking casual and comfy do try a easy lose fitting long sleeve top. Pick a top that would be easy to tuck in the front but be able to keep it out in the back. Alexander Wang has a more affordable line, T by Alexander Want that is full of such relaxed tops. Pair the look up accessories like military style boots, a slouchy beanie, and a printed snood. A parker jacket like the one from Delias ($80) will help keep you warm.
Set #4: What's better then faux fur and leather? Nothing. Printed faux fur jackets are in for the season and these bad boys will keep you from feeling the cold. You don't even have to spend a fortune on one. Forever21's Faux Fur Cheetah Print Coat only cost $39! Also there is no reason to not wear shorts during the winter when you have tights to keep you warm. Faux fur and leather go together like peanut butter and jelly. So leather shorts like the River Island Cut Work Shorts are the perfect pairing. Just wear tights underneath them and you'll be set. To further keep your feet warm do a pair of knee high socks and do like the first set scrunch them down to the ankle but make sure they can be seen over the boots. To keep this look a bit dressed up and light do a long sleeve button down shirt like the Gold Dust Blouse from Nasty Gal ($58). For accessories do a beanie hat and a sheer scarf.
Believe me I know that sometimes booties are not always the option especially on snowy days. Breaking out the snow boots is unavoidable but that doesn't mean that everything above the ankle or calf has to be dressed down or overly layered where we are no longer strutting our fashionablity. UGGs will be broken out (which I honestly have no problem with since they do the job and keep my feet warm), but if your looking for other fashion friendly snow boots try boots from Cougar Boots (you can read my product review of them here). They are fashion friendly and they are super warm. I've pretty much have been living in my Cougar snow boots ever since we got hit with the blizzard here.
Winter Set 1 by poetofsorts featuring cream tops
Set 1: Nasty Gal Shearing Aviator Jacket: $98 -shopnastygal.com; Forever21 Cozy Cable Knit Sweater: $25 -forever21.com; American Eagle: $50 -ae.com; Topshop Creme Cable Knit Socks: $24 -topshop.com; Dorthy Perkins Casual Worker Boots: $74 - dorothyperkins.com; Topshop Camel Knot Tassel Knit Scarf: Camel Knot Tassel Knit Scarf
Set #2: ASOS Hem Hitch Coat: $88 - asos.com; Urban Outfitters Sparkle & Fade Printed Sweater Dress: $48 - urbanoutfitters.com; Topshop Outline Suspender Heart Tights: $18 -topshop.com; ASOS F-Troupe Button Flat Ankle Booties: $181 -asos.com; Cream Cable Longline Cardi: $65 -misselfridge.com; Urban Outfitters Wood Ship Isadora Turban: $28 -urbanoutfitters.com; Topshop Silver Fine Topshop Snood: $32 -topshop.com
Set #1: Nothing is easier then dressing for the weather then cable knit sweaters and a pair of jeans. But how do you take it to the neck level? Grab a pair of knee high socks and pull them over the jeans but scrunch them down to the ankles but make sure they are seen over your boots. This will help keep your feet warm especially if you aren't wearing heavy boots. To keep in trend with the season do a pair of military style boots like the Dorothy Perkin's Black casual worker boots ($74) and a bomber jacket like the Nasty Gal Shearing Aviator Jacket ($98).
Set #2: There's no need to hide your dresses in your closet. Dresses are perfect to layer up during the winter season. Long sleeve dresses are even more perfect like the Urban Outfitters Sparkle & Fade Printed Sweater Dress ($48). Floral prints are great paired up with cable knit cardigans and to keep your legs warm fun printed tights. If you're wearing a shorter dress try suspender tights like the Topshop Outline Heart Suspender Tights ($18). These will keep you warm but will also give your outfit a nice little surprise. Do a low ankle bootie to keep your feet nice a warm. Long jackets are better to keep you snug and warm in when wearing dresses and skirts since they'll probably be longer then what your wearing. How about keeping it bright? Try a bright color like the ASOS Hitch Hem Coat ($88). This will brighten up your winter and day. Instead of a hat try and do a turban, they just cover the ears and won't mess up the hair to much. Tired of boring scarves? Do a snood like the one from Topshop ($32).
Winter pt 2 by poetofsorts featuring beanie hats
Set #3: Delias Parker Twill: $80 -delias.com; T by Alexander Wang Classic Long Sleeve Pocket T: $81 -revolvingclothing.com; Forever21 Edge Terry Cloth Atheltic Pants: $15 -forever21.com; Aldo Mid Calf Boot: $70 -aldoshoes.com; Topshop Snowflake Ski Snood: $32 -topshop.com; Orgin Beanie: $24- allsaints.com
Set #4: Faux Fur Cheetah Print Coat: $39 -forever21.com; Nasty Gal Gold Dust Blouse: $58 -shopnastygal.com; River Island Work Cut Shorts: $52 -asos.com; American Apparel Super Opaque Tights: $25 -americanapparel.net; Deena & Ozzay Side Buckle Bootie: $68 -urbanoutffiters.com; ASOS Wool Knit Cable Over the Knee Socks: $10 -asos.com; Armani Exchange Sheer Stitch Eternity Scarf: $48 -armaniexcahange.com; Urban Outfitters Geomateric Band Sloutchy Beanie: $28 -urbanoutfitters.com
Set #3: Delias Parker Twill: $80 -delias.com; T by Alexander Wang Classic Long Sleeve Pocket T: $81 -revolvingclothing.com; Forever21 Edge Terry Cloth Atheltic Pants: $15 -forever21.com; Aldo Mid Calf Boot: $70 -aldoshoes.com; Topshop Snowflake Ski Snood: $32 -topshop.com; Orgin Beanie: $24- allsaints.com
Set #4: Faux Fur Cheetah Print Coat: $39 -forever21.com; Nasty Gal Gold Dust Blouse: $58 -shopnastygal.com; River Island Work Cut Shorts: $52 -asos.com; American Apparel Super Opaque Tights: $25 -americanapparel.net; Deena & Ozzay Side Buckle Bootie: $68 -urbanoutffiters.com; ASOS Wool Knit Cable Over the Knee Socks: $10 -asos.com; Armani Exchange Sheer Stitch Eternity Scarf: $48 -armaniexcahange.com; Urban Outfitters Geomateric Band Sloutchy Beanie: $28 -urbanoutfitters.com
Set #3: Want to keep it real casual? Try sweatpants that are a little more dressed up then the norm like Edgy Terry Cloth Athletic Pants from Forever21 ($15). This will not only be comfortable but these pants will keep you from freezing your behind off. To keep the look looking casual and comfy do try a easy lose fitting long sleeve top. Pick a top that would be easy to tuck in the front but be able to keep it out in the back. Alexander Wang has a more affordable line, T by Alexander Want that is full of such relaxed tops. Pair the look up accessories like military style boots, a slouchy beanie, and a printed snood. A parker jacket like the one from Delias ($80) will help keep you warm.
Set #4: What's better then faux fur and leather? Nothing. Printed faux fur jackets are in for the season and these bad boys will keep you from feeling the cold. You don't even have to spend a fortune on one. Forever21's Faux Fur Cheetah Print Coat only cost $39! Also there is no reason to not wear shorts during the winter when you have tights to keep you warm. Faux fur and leather go together like peanut butter and jelly. So leather shorts like the River Island Cut Work Shorts are the perfect pairing. Just wear tights underneath them and you'll be set. To further keep your feet warm do a pair of knee high socks and do like the first set scrunch them down to the ankle but make sure they can be seen over the boots. To keep this look a bit dressed up and light do a long sleeve button down shirt like the Gold Dust Blouse from Nasty Gal ($58). For accessories do a beanie hat and a sheer scarf.
Believe me I know that sometimes booties are not always the option especially on snowy days. Breaking out the snow boots is unavoidable but that doesn't mean that everything above the ankle or calf has to be dressed down or overly layered where we are no longer strutting our fashionablity. UGGs will be broken out (which I honestly have no problem with since they do the job and keep my feet warm), but if your looking for other fashion friendly snow boots try boots from Cougar Boots (you can read my product review of them here). They are fashion friendly and they are super warm. I've pretty much have been living in my Cougar snow boots ever since we got hit with the blizzard here.
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