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Take me away: to the French Riviera

6/22/2013

The truth is I've never been to the French Riviera. But I've always loved French nautical clothing, especially the breton stripes in the French Navy uniform.

Beaulieu et les montagnes. Promenade Maurice Rouvier entre Beaulieu et Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

This season, stripes are everywhere--on swimsuits, tops, dresses, even sandals. If we can't get to France this summer, at least we can dress with French flair. Salut!

ModCloth Riviera Romance Dress, $53.99

Old Navy Women's Mix & Match Boy-Short Bottoms, $19

Urban Outfitters BDG 3/4 Sleeve Striped Boatneck Tee, $18.00 •2 for $24

A couple classic French military bags...

Amnesty Int. Musette Bag, $12.50

Amazon OD Musette Bag, $16

Nordstrom Tom's University Stripe Sandal, $68.95

Peltz Sperry Women's Aurora High Wedge Sandals, $107.99

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Go to the source for
official Navy peacoats

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Summer goal: learn how to wear high heels

5/29/2013

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Cat Woman

Question:
Dear Fashion Feline,
I came across your site while scanning the internet for advice on how to wear high heels. I'm graduating from high school next week, and my one summer goal before heading to college in August is to learn how to wear high heels--lol! I've already read your post on the topic, and I'm ready to work my way up incrementally. But I'm having trouble locating attractive shoes for the middle phase--sandals with about a 2-inch heel. Any specific suggestions for me? --Emma

Answer:
Hi Emma,
Thank you so much for writing to me! What a great summer mission! Start with kitty heels (mew!) and climb up the tree from there. While famous felines like Cat Woman wear spikes,
I suggest a stacked heel for greater stability, no matter how high. Once you've mastered a high stacked heel, you'll be able to wear anything, and boots this fall will be a breeze. MeOW! Congratulations on your graduation and cheers! --FF >^.^<

High-heel wearing felines: what's your best tip for Emma?? How did you learn to wear high heels?

Phase 1--about a 1-inch heel

Last Call by Neiman Marcus Seychelles Stargazer Low-Heel Sandal, 3 colors, $47.40

6pm.com Seychelles Iris, $58.21

Phase 2--about a 2-inch heel

ModCloth Seychelles Bound to Happen, $89.99

Seychelles (think "she sells seashells by the seashore") has great mid-height sandals. They have leather uppers for comfort but manmade heels--keeps price down.

ModCloth Seychelles Bound to Happen Heel, $89.99

6pm.com Seychelles Sweet Pea, 2 colors, $58.21 as shown

Red sandals are really in right now...

Phase 3--about a 3-inch heel

DSW Bandolino Kalgan Sandal, $54.95

Last Call by Neiman Marcus Kelse Dagger Calico Mid-Heel Sandal, $59.40

Phase 4--the sky's the limit!

6pm.com Sam Edelman Yelena, $82.52

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Trend alert: lasercut

5/22/2013

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Next to the lace, crochet, & eyelet, you'll find a new look that gives a peek at skin--lasercut.

See it on tops, dresses, shoes, & more.

Dr. Evil planned to use "lasers" to punch a hole in the "Ozone Layer"

H&M lasercut tunic, $29.95

I love the simplicity of this tunic!
It hasn't yet been released in our local H&M stores, but it appears in the H&M magazine and should be in soon.

Target Mossimo Supply Co. Laser Stud Leather Belt - Brown, $16.99

Urban Outfitters lasercut top, in store, comes in several colors

Anthropologie Baka Cut Slingbacks, $168

Anthropologie Baka Cut Slingbacks, $168 (online & in store)

Anthropologie Kerchief Cut Pouch, $39.95

ModCloth Stencil Artist Bag, $49.99

Macy's SR Squared by Sondra Roberts Handbag, Laser Cut Wristlet, $40.99

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Eyelet lace

Glow-in-the-dark
tops & tees from H&M

Wear your heart on your sleeve:
Macbook sleeves make great teacher gifts

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3 ways to style a $50 multicolor skirt

11/5/2012

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This Tulle skirt is available from two stores: Piperlime and Modcloth.
It's $37.99 at Piperlime.
It's $57.99 at Modcloth.

Close-up of the material. It's a little unusual--all-season polyester, not wool

Play up the torquoise blue (old J.Crew shirt topped by old Forever 21 v-neck sweater)

Play up the skirt with a low-profile top (old Victoria's Secret feather-weight t-neck)

Play up the red (really really old Banana Republic top with old La Redoute pullover)

I do realize that I'm wearing a heather gray sweater in every photo :-). I've muted the bright colors by adding a neutral layer because I'm a muted type of person. But you may be a person who could wear the bold colors outright.

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3 days: 3 outfits, Day 3

10/10/2012

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Perhaps because my new H&M bras are quite self-promoting (;-), I've been craving v-neck sweaters and a-line skirts.
A callback to the 50s, I'd like the skirt to be the slightest bit flippy and the sweater to be the slightest bit tight.

Day 3:
Outfit 3

J. Crew Dream V-neck sweater, $79.50

ModCloth Grand Turi Skirt, $57.99

An outfit a day that you could wear anywhere--to work, out for coffee, or on a date.

H&M lingerie

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3 days: 3 outfits

10/8/2012

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An outfit a day that you could wear anywhere--to work, out for coffee, or on a date.

Day 1:
Outfit 1

Tulle v-neck sweater, $30

Target's Mossimo Women's Ultra Soft
V-neck Sweater, $17.99

ModCloth Rules of the Trade skirt, $57.99

H&M lingerie

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Just a dream

5/15/2012

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Dear Fashion Feline,
Do you ever have dreams, I mean regular sleeping-dreams (not daydreams), about clothes, and then you wake up and you realize there were some good ideas there? I dreamed that I found this fantastic chocolate-brown sweater dress, tunic-length, with a skinny same-color belt. The collar on the dress was really cool and so were the pockets. I wish this dress existed! It could be worn with tights or over pants, I think.
--Jessy Randall http://personalwebs.coloradocollege.edu/~jrandall/
Dear Jessy,
Yes, I have dreamt about ideal, elusive things--mostly foreign vacations with pounds of deli meat, but sometimes clothing items too...
Is this anything close to your dream dress/tunic, Jessy? --FF