I woke up this Monday morning feeling like I wanted to be in Paris. Since I cannot be in Paris on this fine morning, I will live vicariously through French inspired fashion.
Where would you like to be this morning? Comment below and maybe tomorrow’s look will be inspired by your wanderlust request.
Happy shopping, fashionable friends!
Parisian Inspiration
The Look:
Trench Coat with Detachable Lining
Loose Fit Trousers With Ribbon and Pocket
Leather leggings are going to make a leggy return this fall. They were a trendy favorite for popular celebrity, Eva Langoria, last fall and have been long time favorites of Kim Kardashian, Elle Macpherson, and Hillary Duff as well.
Here’s a look inspired by Eva Langoria that starts with the basic leather legging for a FABULOUS deal. The great thing about this investment item – it can be casual or really dressy. Style leather with a casual top to make them an edgy accessory or amp up your look with a white blazer and some crimson lipstick. Either way, have fun with them!
Since I’ve posted four or five black blazers that I highly recommend, we’re going to keep this celebrity inspiration simple and stick to the leather and the heels. Last week’s Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day: Jewelry would look great with this outfit too!
Happy shopping, fashionable friends!
Celebrity Inspiration: Eva Langoria’s Leather Leggings
Synthetic Leather Trousers ($59)
Michael Antonio’s Satin Heels ($49)
This last weekend, my boyfriend and I visited his hometown in California. One night for dinner, his mom wore this adorable dress full of exciting color. I loved it! I also realized that my wardrobe was surprisingly monotone with all of the black, red, white and camel colors that I like to use for basics. So…with many thanks to Walker’s mom…this week’s Pinspiration is COLOR!
A word of caution to those colorful fashionistas out there…don’t go too far past your comfort zone. Mixing too many trends or splashing together too many color schemes can come out more like Mimi from the Drew Carrey show than stylish ensemble. Pick a scheme and go with it. Add some extra interest by mixing textures like the outfit below. Also, if you’re going for a daringly colorful look, think about keeping your hair, makeup and accessories pretty minimalist.
Happy shopping, fashionable friends!
Red Trousers ($59.00)
Floral Polka Dot Combination Top ($25.90)
Cobalt Blue Flats
Everyone loves the “girl next door look” that Zooey Deschanel has indeed perfected. Her ultrafeminine vintage hairstyles and chic pin up girl looks have got America screaming for styles that invoke innocence and flirtaciousness (yes, I know I made that word up).
I feel like Zooey Deschanel’s styles typically carry a few key elements. Firstly, she’s in love with a peterpan collar. Secondly, she almost always wears opaque tights under her shorts and skirts. Finally, she has a habit of sticking to a black, navy, red and ivory color pallet. Do I love all of these things? Absolutely!
Achieve Zooey’s look for much less than $100 and feel like a million bucks. I love the modesty of this look and how, despite it’s lack of cleavage or thigh, it is completely feminine and sexy.
Happy shopping, fashionable friends!
Celebrity Inspiration: Zooey Deschanel
Celebrity Steals
ASOS 80 Denier Black Tights ($9.33)
Entire Celebrity Steal: $89.32!!!
Complete the Look Add-Ons
Regal Black Platform Shoes ($33.92)
Skinny Plait Waist Belt ($10.18)
When Good Girls Go Broke 