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June 15, 2010

Sex and the City 2 Style Trends

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How fabulous was Sex?! Full of fun, friendship and, of course, fierce fashion, Sex and the City 2 was one big extravagant party. The return of Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) did not fail to live up to expectation with martini -sipping and a penchant for amazing heels  in this splashy sequel shot in Morocco. Thanks to the featured ‘Abu Dhabi’ getaway, the fab four indulged in warm weather and Middle Eastern-inspired styles,  a trend you should be looking out for this summer! Here’s how to get the high fashion of Sex and the City 2 without having to marry a rich guy or own a PR firm:

1) Maxi Dresses

The long Maxi dress was  very popular in SATC 2 as well as a favorite from last summer season. Easy, breezy and versatile, a dress like Alloy’s Halter Maxi, $29.90-$31.90, is sure to add a pop of sexy glamour to practically any event this summer — from an outdoor wedding  or to a weekend barbecue.

2) Ball Gown Skirts

Not exactly understated but oh so fierce! My absolute favorite outfit in SATC 2 had to be Carrie’s purple ball gown skirt and tiny Dior t-shirt because it was the perfect mesh of simple and over-the-top. Make your own luxe outfit with Victoria’s Secret’s Long Skirt in Beach Linen, $39.50



3) Metallic Accessories

What’s an outfit without accessories? Pile them on with stacked bracelets like Forever 21’s Avignon Bracelet Set, $6.80 and statement necklaces such as the Venus Lure from Banana Republic, $79.50.

-Jaimie Sanita

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June 3, 2010

Get Into The Military Trend With Cargo Shorts (thefind.com Guest Blog)

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From our friends at thefind.com:

When I was in college, my favorite pants were a pair of super comfortable cargo pants that I wore with practically everything. So when I had to throw them out, they were falling to pieces. Cargo pants have always been a favorite of mine even when the fashion authorities have ruled them to be out of style. So when I was looking for a new pair of shorts to wear this summer, I was elated to see that cargo shorts are back in style!

Right off the coattails of the military style trend, utility cargo shorts is all about the feminine yet tough look that reminds me of Rosie the Riveter. I think the best way to wear cargo shorts is with a sense of balance. Add a basic slim fitting tank top or t-shirt for a super easy casual look. To dress it up, find a printed tunic and add a bold belt to top it all off. My favorite pick is the Vince Utility Short Shorts which you can find in khaki or army green!

Save on Cargo Shorts at American Eagle Outfitters from TheFind.com’s coupon site

May 28, 2010

New Fashion Basic: Little White Dress (thefind.com Guest Post)

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From our friends at thefind.com:

Everyone knows that the little black dress is a staple in anyone’s closet. After all, the godmother of fashion Coco Chanel is attributed to the creation and popularity of the little black dress in the 1920s! The LBD can be extremely versatile from work to play. Since we’ve got that covered (in my case, with multiple LBDs) it’s time to invest in a little white dress. Spring and summer is the perfect time to shop for a white dress you can wear to a picnic date at the park or brunch with your family.

If you’re looking for something that’s charming enough to wear to meet your boyfriend’s parents or even just running errands around town, the Marc by Marc Jacobs Eyelet Embroidered Dress is almost saccharine sweet. And I’m always a sucker for dresses with pockets. For something a little more edgy you can always count on designer Alexander Wang to deliver. His Cutout Ponte Dress has all the right combination of sexy cutouts and pintucks in a skintight jersey dress. Sigh.

Save on white dresses at Shopbop with coupon codes from TheFind’s coupon site

May 20, 2010

Neutral Fedoras – Try to Top Them! (thefind.com Guest Post)

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From our friends at thefind.com:

May is the perfect time to lighten up: accessories, shoes, and clothes all take on a breezy lightness that’s in tune with the sunshine and warmer weather. For a saucy finishing touch, borrow from menswear with a jaunty fedora in a neutral shade. In fabric or straw, plain or embellished, the shape adds a playful bit of retro to your look.

Women’s fedoras are dashing and dainty in one, offering a short brim and a high crown for optimum angles. This one simple element adds polish to any outfit, but can also be dressed-down for more casual looks. Go head-to-toe menswear by wearing with a vest, striped shirt and jeans, or mix with a delicate summer dress for a dose of fun Cuban-inspired cool on a hot hot day.

The Wendolyn Fedora by Goorin Bros features silvery feather filigree embroidery that sprouts from a retro polka-dot band in pale blue. Be sure to bend the crown up in the back to see the silky blue fabric too!

Eugenia Kim’s woven straw fedora for Target features a stem of flowers appliquéd to the front, for a touch of texture.

Meanwhile, the Beach Detective fedora from Anthropologie offers a crisp natural straw weave and a simple grosgrain ribbon. But be sure to notice the trompe l’oeil scarab printed on the band to bring you good luck!

When donning your topper, always remember The Chairman, Frank Sinatra: “Cock your hat; angles are attitudes.”

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