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As I am sure most of you know, director Baz Luhrmann recently released his film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, The Great Gatsby. The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire (to name a few). However, I was most excited for the visual effects. Luhrmann’s movies are famous for being visual extravaganzas, and Gatsby is no exception.
I had high expectations for this film because I really love the book—and for the most part, I was not disappointed. Carey Mulligan made a great Daisy, and DiCaprio played the nostalgic, idealistic Gatsby well. Their chemistry was really evident. My only critique of the movie is that parts of it are so melodramatic that they feel a little like a farce of the book.
However, the movie definitely had its high points. Along with the fantastic music in the film, the costumes are spectacular. Miuccia Prada designed all of Daisy’s opulent flapper dresses. The movie and costumes might be set in the Roaring Twenties, but many of the creations could be worn today. Drop-waists are coming back into style, as are fringe and crystal embellishments.
I love flapper fashion. (I was even a flapper for Halloween this year!) I think the clothing is just so fun and feminine. I love the silhouettes and colors, and the Art Deco details that make each outfit so unique. While flappers might be a thing of the past, flapper fashion is still relevant in your modern wardrobe. You could take small Gatsby-inspired items and merge them into your closet. Look for drop-waists, Art Deco designs, beading and lace or netting.
I am absolutely in love with bralettes and bandeaus. They are the perfect summer top to wear with high-waisted shorts or underneath tanks in place of camis.
I wish I could own all of these! Nordstrom has a ton of cute bralettes in stock right now. Some are even on sale. Go check them out!
The countdown to summer has begun! It’s almost time to travel to far-off places, do absolutely nothing, eat junk food, and make frequent visits to the pool and the beach. And you know what that means—choices, choices, choices. What will be your go-to swimsuit this summer? It’s definitely a summer for brights:
I’ve only ever owned one pair of overalls and they were for a costume. Recently, however, I’ve been contemplating buying two pairs, one long and one short. Although overalls are traditionally associated with farms and the rural South, I’m learning that they can also be very chic and trendy. (Hello, Danielle Bernstein!)
Danielle Bernstein makes denim overalls scream “casual cool.” Overall shorts like these look amazing with tights. I especially love her white ones. Overalls don’t always have to be blue!
They also don’t always have to be casual. I think Eleanor Calder, girlfriend of Louis Tomlinson (you caught me, I’m a big One Direction fan), managed to make her overalls look utterly chic for fashion week.
Styling note: Crop tops look great under overalls. They show a little bit of skin without being too revealing. Eleanor’s Topshop laser-cut crop top is availible at Nordstrom! I love how the mesh sleeves make her outfit even more interesting.
Still not sold on overalls? Maybe these will convince you:
Lately, I’ve had a thing for sunglasses. Something about them just makes everything fabulous. Yeah, that’s the perfect way to describe the phenomenon: utter fabulousness. They bring their own attitude to every outfit, which is why it’s fun to have a bunch of different kinds.
While in Germany, I picked up a beautiful khaki anorak. An anorak is basically a utilitarian parka, but it can be heavy or lightweight. Mine’s light enough for the warmer spring days (hopefully) coming my way while still being a functional rain (and maybe snow) coat. The greatest thing about anoraks, in my opinion, is their versatility.
Because they draw so heavily on military styling, they work well with edgy outfits like the two above. Whether it’s with a black minidress or dark skinny jeans, an army green anorak makes a great layering piece.
However, an anorak’s not limited strictly to edgy looks. In fact, I like wearing mine with dresses. Pairing this functional jacket with feminine, lacy pieces creates a lot of cool visual and textural contrast.
If you’re craving an anorak of your very own, the Rubbish Army Jacket (left) is a great place to start. (And it comes in other colors besides the standard army green.) If you want something more unexpected, try the Sam Edelman Colorblock Utility Jacket, which will add a fun dose of color to any outfit.
Added bonus: they’re full of pockets! I finally have a pocket for my phone, wallet, keys and lipgloss. What could be better?
Skater skirts are an essential part of my spring wardrobe. But I’ve been wondering lately why it’s called a skater skirt. A skirt is one of the last things I imagine someone wearing while riding a skateboard down the street. So I did a little research and discovered that this modern take on the traditional A-line skirt gets its name from the skirts of ice skating dresses. That makes more sense.
The Assistant Buyer for BP. bottoms was generous enough to give me these three skater skirts to try out:
I wore this simple, structured skirt over a patterned dress with a Peter Pan collar. I threw on my black platform wedges to add a little height and I was good to go.
I absolutely adore this skirt. It is the perfect way to make a statement for spring and summer. I tied my sleevelss button-up blouse, pulled my hair into a topknot and slipped on my gold Sam Edelman sandals.
I absolutely love boyfriend jeans, especially for spring. When I throw on some slouchy, cuffed boyfriend jeans, I automatically feel like I’m on vacation in some faraway place. OK, maybe it’s not that deep, but they’re so comfy! Can someone say effortless?
My favorite way to wear boyfriend jeans? With a slouchy tee, lots of bracelets and sunnies:
I was looking through the trend report that we got at my last Fashion Board meeting and I fell in love with one look in particular. It’s a hot spring trend that’s perfect if you love a laid-back, beachy vibe, and the name says it all: Easy Going. The packet describes it like this:
“Kicked-back, fun-in-the-sun ’90s surf style flirts with colorful, energetic ’60s novelty classics. Retro-kitsch vacation sweetness plays to cool-grrl high-energy rave culture.”
Wow, that’s a lot of adjectives! Because a picture is worth a thousand words, here are a couple of examples:
Another way is to imagine you’re staying at an old motel, hanging out at a lawn party or driving down the road in a vintage convertible. Can you picture it? Then you’re good to go!
As spring is just around the corner (fingers crossed), it’s just about time to break out your spring jackets. Maybe even time to buy some new ones? My three must-haves for spring are denim jackets, leather moto jackets and letterman jackets.
These jackets are great for layering with everything from jeans & T-shirts to skirts & crop tops. They’ll protect you from the lingering chill, not to mention making you look great at spring and summer music festivals.
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