One of the most major ways to feel feminine is to throw on a slinky dress and some heels. However, these days, there are so many varieties of dresses (mini, maxi, midi, shift, fit & flare etc...) that it's kind of a given there's one for every body type and every mood. These aren't your staple LBD's but there is definitely room in your closet...
Marc by Marc Jacobs / Navy Cut Out Dress / XS / $24.99
There's a a saying that I love, that I've heard, about women and their shoes...a pretty well-known psychologist said that many women are obsessed with purchasing shoes because it's the one item in their closet that doesn't fluctuate in size. It's a satisfying purchase without feeling too fat or too skinny. A step in the right direction, if you will.
Transitioning seasons, booties will be your new BFF. They provide a little bit of warmth as well as a whole lot of style.
I think I speak for most people in the tri-state area when I say: "I
never want to see another snowflake ever again!" One way ticket to Costa
Rica, please!
Anywho, the one thing that has kept my
seasonal depression at bay has been looking at all of the lovely frocks
that graced the runways of New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The winter
blues seem to have captured the likes of Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, DVF,
DKNY etc. Here are some of my favorite looks from the catwalks of
Lincoln Center as well as what is in store at Blackbird Attic to
(chambray) wash your blues away.
Abercrombie Fitch / Chambray Stripe Button Up / Small / $12.50
LemLem / Navy White Stripe Top / Medium / $22
Urban Outfitters / Kimchi Blue / Blue Floral Tie Top / Medium / $12.50
Vintage / Last Best Place / Denim Dress / Small-Medium / $16.50
Free People / Dark Blue Tunic / 6 / $22
Jcrew / Denim Jacket / Small /$24.99
Style Tip 1: Pair the Abercrombie Chambray button down top with a pair of dark jeans and you have a casual outfit for the weekend.
Style Tip 2: The JCrew denim jacket is a must-have in your closet for all seasons to throw over a heavy sweater, a maxi dress or to just add the extra "casual-ness" to any outfit day or night.
When it comes to styling a great outfit, a seven nation army shouldn't hold you back. When you're shopping, there are a few trends to always invest in that will never go out of style: anything black and stripes. With fashion taking bolder steps as of late, stripes can be worn any direction and even paired together for a "stripe blocking" or mixing patterns effect.
Forever 21 / Black and White Stripe Button Up / Large / $12.50
H&M / Gray Black Pencil Skirt NWT / Sz 6 / $12.99
Sparkle and Fade / Black Sheer Layered Dress / Large / $14.99
Forever 21 / Arrow Pattern Pants / Medium / $13.50
Style tip 1: Pair the skirt with either top and add a heel and you have the perfect outfit for date night or an office party.
Style tip 2: Lace up some black wedge sneakers with the Forever 21 patterned pants with either top and you have a funky, laid back stylish outfit.
Wow, I haven't posted since my last Blackbird Attic anniversary. Well.. I was pretty busy last year. I took on probably my greatest creative endeavor besides the shop, I got married! I went to Pinterest for most of my ideas, and admittedly, became a bit obsessed. I figured I would share some photos and put back out into the creative world.
Check back as I feature different aspects of my wedding. I'll leave you with this..
MICHELLE: Settled in Beacon, NY by way of Rochester and Brooklyn. I opened a consignment shop and gallery called Blackbird Attic in April of 2010 and I'm still goin'. I make soap from scratch and try to pretend I am crafty and can dress well, although I hand off a lot of projects to my husband and I'd be okay living in pajamas.
ALLIE: I’m a sucker for a good sale and my credit card limit has seen better days.I love styling and putting outfits together and I’m a firm believer that you don’t have to spend a million to look like a million. You’ll find me most days wandering around my town, sipping a Chai and day dreaming about writing for a living.
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