Showing posts with label yves saint laurent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label yves saint laurent. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

The Bright Blazer






Throw a bright blazer over anything and it gives your entire ensemble some sass.  Contrary to tradition, blazers do not have to hide in the darkness of muted navies, grays, and blacks.  The greatest thing about a colorful piece like this is its versatility; you can go from work to dinner without having to change and it can be paired with virtually anything.  I prefer to wear a really colorful jacket over more subdued tones so it really pops.  This is definitely a must have.  

Blazer: vintage Yves Saint Laurent
Dress: All Saints
Bag: Alexander Wang Coco Bag
Studded shoes: Sam Edelman

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

The "Grandpa" Sweater





This vintage Yves Saint Laurent oversized sweater is a great addition to any dress.  A funky, colorful sweater adds some edge to a sweet, girlish dress.

-Coco Curvy

Sweater: Vintage Yves Saint Laurent from Gabrielle Geppert, my favorite vintage store in Paris
Dress: Opening Ceremony
Hat: American Apparel
Shoes: Dolce and Gabbana
Sunglasses: Stella McCartney

Monday, August 8, 2011

The Little Blue Dress




This vibrant blue dress is a head turner.  Don't overwhelm a dress like this with a lot of jewelry and accessories.  Simplicity is charming, especially when it is this color blue.

-Coco Curvy

Dress: Yves Saint Laurent
Mohawk shoes: Yves Saint Laurent
Clutch: Big Drop
Sunglasses: Stella McCartney
Ring: Yves Saint Laurent

Thursday, August 4, 2011

The Cotton Dress




This is a great, easy dress that gives definition to the waist and is loose at the hip, making it both cute and comfortable to wear in the summer heat.

-Coco Curvy

Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim
Jacket: Vintage Yves Saint Laurent from Amarcord
Necklace: From a quaint jewelry shop in Florence that I can't recall the name of
Shoes: Chanel
Bag: Mulberry

Thursday, July 28, 2011

The Midi Skirt

A midi skirt is a nice compromise between mini and maxi.  It is a really easy piece that can be dressed up or down and should definitely have a place in your wardrobe. This jewel tone skirt is a great statement piece because it pops with color and texture.  I chose the blouse and cardigan to simply accent the skirt.

My wonderful stylist friend Rodney saw this photo and remarked how important belt placement is.  It is much too often that I see girls of all shapes and sizes commit the fashion crime of wearing a large belt right under their bust line.  Ladies, move that belt to your waist (note: where your belly button is).  I can't tell you how unflattering and cheap it looks when you have a thick patent leather belt right under the bust.  For a more slimming effect, trade in those thick belts for thin ones.

The midi can also help you achieve a retro Mad-Men-esque look depending on how you style it.  If you're shorter, aim for the length to hit you below the knee.  If you're taller, aim for mid-calf.  You should wear the skirt, it shouldn't be wearing you.

-Coco Curvy














-Cardigan: Vintage Missoni 
-Blouse: American Apparel
-Skirt: American Apparel
-Belt: American Apparel
-Sunglasses: Anthropologie
-Ring: Yves Saint Laurent
-Bag: Mulberry
-Shoes: Gucci