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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Printed Shorts in Redbook!!!

Today I bring you exciting news that I have been anxiously waiting to share!

In April, I was contacted by Redbook magazine about being featured in an upcoming issue of the magazine. I was told that I needed an image wearing printed shorts for their August 2013's "Real Style" feature.

I sent in several images in a few different printed shorts outfits, and this is the one they chose:

Shorts: The Limited (No longer available; Similar here)
Blouse: The Limited (Available here)

Page 77, August 2013 issue, courtesy of Redbook Magazine

The runners-up here and below:

This one and the one below were my favorites!!

Blazer: The Limited
Clutch: The Limited

Heels: Target (Available here)
Bracelets: Target

Peplum top: Forenza by The Limited
Blazer: The Limited (Available here)

Earrings: Target
Bracelets: Target, The Limited

I am so over the moon about being contacted by Redbook. While I would be excited about any national feature, I love that Redbook takes a very affirmative approach to including women of various shapes, sizes, and ethnic identities in their magazine. It's an honor to be included in a magazine that appreciates the diversity of female beauty. In my opinion, women's magazines, including Redbook, have a long way to go towards full inclusion, but Redbook stands as a shining example that the tide is changing. It's so fulfilling to be part of their trailblazing efforts!

It's also ironic that the feature was on shorts - I have just started to break out of my shorts-phobia. Shorts would not have been my first choice for my first major feature, but in the end, I think it was perfect! So many women that I know hate shorts and refuse to wear them because they don't think they're flattering or they are embarrassed of their thighs. Not too long ago, I was one of those women!

If you like the look of shorts but have been held back by self-doubt, it's time to challenge those fears and rock those legs!!! :-D

For the ivory blazer in other looks, see here, here, and here.
For the peplum top in other looks, see here.
For the navy blazer in other looks, see here, here, here, and here.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Shake N' Shimmy

Hope you've all had a great weekend. Today marks the end of Black and White week!

Shorts: New York & Company (Available here) Blazer: The Limited (Similar here)

I finish this week off with a summer evening shorts look. The outfit features geometric print shorts and my fun fringe top. I'm usually not a very big fan of shorts, but I fell in love with the bold print of these.

Fringe top: Ann Taylor Petites
Clutch: Vintage

I added neon pink and red accessories to finish off the look and to add some fun pops of color.

Shoes: Target (Available here)

Hope you all enjoyed some of my favorite black and white looks this week! I'll be back soon with lots of color!!

Necklace (worn as bracelet): The Limited

To see this top styled differently, see here, here, and here.

For more on spring's black and white trend, see here.
For more on spring's shorts trend, see here.

For more on the history of fringe, see here.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Spring 2013 Fashion Preview: Tailored shorts

The cold weather is ruining my spring fashion buzz, leaving me a little less than inspired in coming up with new outfit ideas that I can actually wear right now.

So, instead, I'm featuring one of spring's major fashion trends: tailored shorts. Bermuda shorts are hugely popular for spring, but you can also find plenty of mid-length shorts as well.

I'm a hesitant shorts fan. To wear shorts in an easy, breezy way for summer can sometimes be a little too casual for my tastes. Then, there's the dreaded chub rub problem and riding up that shorts often seem to do.

That said, I love the idea of tailored shorts for a slightly dressier look during the spring and summer. My favorite way to wear shorts is for evening. I love wearing shorts in dressier fabrics (silk, lace, leather) with heels for a summer evening out.

Below are my picks from the runway:
Work/Day looks: