Friday, May 3, 2013

Graduation Style Files

Tis the season of spring, babies, weddings, birthdays, and graduation. For all those students who are scholastically ending one book of life and beginning a new chapter I absolutely salute you. Whether you are graduating from high school and about the enter college (or the services) or if you are graduating form a collegiate level about to head out in the real world, I am super proud of you! During this momentous occasion, you will have family and friends travel from near and far to celebrate with you. So you MUST put your best foot forward. Here are some ideas to wear for graduation so you can sit through countless speeches, turn your tassel, walk across that glorious stage, and take dozens of photos with family and friends in style.


WHITE WONDER
This outfit takes a plain white cotton dress and uses three bold colors to accessorize. I always like to have a bold shoe for graduation because that's what people will see while you are proudly rocking your cap and gown!

Graduation Gear



Christian louboutin sandals
christianlouboutin.com


Deux lux
shopbop.com


GUESS analog watch
guess.com


Yellow necklace
boticca.com



Nyx lipstick
nastygal.com


Essie nail polish
beauty.com




PAINT THE NIGHT BLACK
This outfit is super sleek! It takes very simple silhouettes and monochromatic textured pieces to create an amazing look for the graduate or a graduation attendee. Either way you will be sure to look fly!


Gorgeous Graduate


Sleeveless shirt
$14 - newlook.com


River Island vegan leather skirt
$23 - riverisland.com



Michael michael kors handbag
net-a-porter.com


Ben Amun chain link necklace
couturecandy.com


Yellow gold jewelry
karmaloop.com


Graduation hat
graduationsource.com


Opi nail lacquer
$18 - asos.com




LADY IN RED
This red sheath is a classic. It's bold, it's powerful, and it's cute! I've toned it down with nude accessories so that the dress is what grabs others attention (since all attention will be on you anyways as you cross that stage)!


Glamorous Graduate




Nude clutch
$20 - newlook.com



Stella Dot long necklace
stelladot.com


Butter London nail lacquer
$19 - johnlewis.com




Whether you are sporting the cap and gown or just a graduation spectator make sure you are looking your absolute best! If not you will look back at the pictures from this special moment and say..."what was I thinking?" and we know we don't want that to happen. Use this post as your inspiration and I know you all will look awesome!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE CLASS OF 2013!!!!! I wish you all blessing and a prosperous future. To all else have a great weekend :)

Love,
Ali

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Ali Trend Alert: Ankle Cuffs



Ankle cuffs are a trend that I've seen on the rise the last few months. In my mind they pay homage to the old school "ankle bracelets" that we used to rock back when I was a little whippersnapper. Ankle cuffs are a piece of hardware, that can help to spruce up a pair of pumps, wedges, or flats. Usually coming in gold, ankle cuffs allow you to to bring an unexpected element to an simple outfit.

You can get ankle cuffs that are attached to the actual shoes or your can buy or create your own so that you are able to switch and swap the cuffs with an array of shoes. Here is some inspiration on how to rock the cuffs.


ANKLE CUFF LOOKBOOK

WEBSITES TO PURCHASE ANKLE CUFFS
If you are digging the trend, here are some websites where you can find them.

1. Beejewel.com (http://beejewel.bigcartel.com/product/gold-anklet-cuff): $35





2. Backstage.bigcartel.com (http://backstage.bigcartel.com/product/gold-silver-color-mirrors-metal-ankle-cuff-1-pairs): $42


If you are not sold 100% on the ankle cuffs, check out these sandals that already come with gold cuffs attached.

1. Jeffrey Campbell Congo Sandal, Beige/Gold: $150 (cusp.com)
2. Chinese Laundry Women's Lucky Charm Gold & Orange Sandals: $100 (vanmildert.com)
3. Guess by Marciano Arlene Pump: $208 (guessbymarciano.guess.com)
4. Jeffrey Campbell The Malice Shoe in Gold and Suede: $148 (karmaloop.com)
Hopefully, you are excited as me about this trend! Will be purchasing your own ankle cuffs? I know I will, just in time for summer! 

Happy Thursday luvs. Have a great day :)

-Ali


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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Swimsuit Shopping Part 2

Yesterday, I did a blog post about the summer swimwear you need to be on the lookout for. We briefly talked about how to shop via your particular body type (whether you have a short or long torso, or wide hips). Today we will continue discussing how to shop for cute swimsuits for the following body types:
  • Small Bust
  • Large Bust
  • Soft Tummy
As stated before, I know it can be intimidating to shop for swimwear,  but hopefully you will use these tips to help ease the anxiety so you can look your best in time for summer.


SOFT TUMMY
Not everyone is blessed with a flat stomach or six pack! If you're still a work in progress don't shy away from the pool or beach because you think you need a bikini to look "sexy". Check out these swimwear options to camouflage your tummy all while looking hot. 


Swimwear for a Soft Tummy


Miraclesuit ruffle swimsuit
$220 - houseoffraser.co.uk


Miraclesuit strapless swimsuit
$220 - houseoffraser.co.uk


Miraclesuit swimwear
$195 - johnlewis.com


Monki
$33 - monki.com


LARGE BUST
Being top heavy can be a blessing and a curse for some fashionistas. But don't get boggled down by stressing over the right swimwear. There are plenty options out there that will give you the proper coverage all while highlighting your great features. 
Swimwear for a Large Bust


North one piece swimsuit
$260 - youheshe.com


Ted Baker halter swimwear
tedbaker-london.com


Bikini swimwear
$75 - glam-net.com


Cleo by Panache bandeau bikini
$48 - newlook.com


SMALL BUST
If you are lacking in the bust department, that's okay. You can get away with more risque swimwear because you can flaunt what you don't have!!!!! You can pull off daring plunge lines, extra padded bikinis, and bright colored swimwear.
Swimwear for a Small Bust



L Space l space swimsuit
$195 - harveynichols.com


Scrunch bikini
$36 - nelly.com


One piece swimsuit
$22 - clothingattesco.com




***BONUS***
This is a bonus that is geared towards all body types. It takes the colorblocking trend and translates it to swimwear!

COLORBLOCKING
If you've been an Ali Fashion Sense reader for a while you've seen the colorblocking trend a time or two. This summer take colorblocking to your swimwear! Keep in mind that darker hues downplay your least favorite areas, while brights highlight your "show-stoppers!"
Colorblocking Swimwear




Tomas maier
farfetch.com


Colorblock swimsuit
echodesign.com


Adidas swimsuit
adidas.com


River Island sport swimwear
$23 - riverisland.com


River Island sport swimwear
$15 - riverisland.com




You officially have 52 days until summer officially starts (June 21, 2013). So you have plenty of time to score on the perfect swimwear to accentuate your beautiful body type. If you want to ramp up and get a hot summer body check out this 30 day fitness challenge that starts TODAY with the Atlanta - based trainer "Mr. Shut Up and Train" at: http://www.mrshutupandtrain.com/30dayccwelcome/ .  Good luck fashion sensors ;)

-Ali
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