Over the years I’ve kind of had a thing for peacocks — I’ve worn their feathers as earrings, I’ve been inspired 
by the shape of their tail to create garments that mimicked the silhouette, and grew up near the Pittsburgh Zoo, where the cavalier birds would frequently escape and stop traffic. Anyways, back to shopping: I love the styling and drape of this Peacock Pleated Top, $19.80, which can be worn either casually, as pictured, with a worn-in leather jacket, or dressed up with a woven pencil skirt and 4-inch platforms! Add $5.95 for s&h.
November 26, 2008
Forever 21 Pick of the Day: Peacock Pleated Top, $20
November 24, 2008
Fashion Pulse Stylist: Grunge-Chic
What do you get when you mix Marc Jacobs’ ground-breaking grunge looks of the 1990’s with the iconic and classy style of Chanel? Grunge-chic, naturally. We’ve spotted the look on celebrity fashion icons such as Mary-Kate Olsen, Lindsay Lohan, and Rachel Bilson, who are all donning Kurt Cobain- inspired plaid flannel paired with leggings and sky-high heels. If you still love Nirvana but dream of quilted purses, or if like us, just have style ADD, then this look is perfect for you! The key to achieving this style is to successfully contrast girly pieces with edgy and grungy pieces, and of course Fashion Pulse will show you how to do it!
To begin you’ll need a basic black cami, like this Cassandra Lace Cami from dELiA’s for $19.50, and some black tights (we swear by the UO Supersoft Bamboo Tights, $18 from Urban Outfitters). Next, add a colorful high–waisted tulip skirt. The pop of color will counter all of the black that you’ll be wearing with this outfit, and the tulip shape adds femininity. American Apparel’s Polyester Micro-Fiber Tulip Skirt, for $28, is perfect for this piece.
Now for the main grunge ingredient: over the tank and the skirt, layer a long sleeved plaid flannel shirt, and roll up the sleeves. We prefer the men’s Mountain Pond plaid shirt, $80 at Abercrombie and Fitch (search “mens” then click “shirts”), or you can always just “borrow” one from your dad or boyfriend! The shirt should look over-sized and a little sloppy to juxtapose the chic aspect of the look. Fasten on a black belt, like this Fashion Focus Black Croc-Stamped Patent Wide Belt from Bluefly for $27, over the flannel to accentuate your feminine features under that baggy shirt. If you want to expose the cami, leave the flannel unbuttoned and peel back the front shirttails before putting the belt on.
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The Midnight Suede Bowtie Bootie, $88 from Urban Outfitters is the perfect shoe for this outfit because they’ve got an adorable bow, yet still have a pretty hardcore aesthetic. Finally, to top it off, add a Blair Waldorf-like black headband like this one from Forever 21 for $2.80, and voila! You are now equipped to rock out grunge-chic!
—Sarah Ferguson
November 23, 2008
H81 Pointelle Swing Cardigan, $33 at Forever 21
In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve got a bad dependency problem — its called Forever 21, and no matter how had we try, we can’t walk out of there without dropping at leat $60. The pick of the day is this H81 Pointelle Swing Cardigan, $32.90, and although it is a little “pricey” for Forever 21, the style is one that will translate over many looks, and is way cheaper than some of its similar counterparts that we’ve been eyeing at Anthropologie, that start at $90! Choose from grey or cream. Add $5.95 for s&h.
November 19, 2008
Alma Dress with Belt, $23 at Forever 21
Constantly on the quest for versatile dresses that can transition from work to a dinner date, to a night out with the girls, we thought there was no better (and affordable) example of what to wear than this Alma Dress W/ Belt, $22.80 at Forever 21. The belt/top/skirt combo is enough to make it our go-to piece when there’s not enough time in the morning to drink a cup of coffee, let alone process what to throw together to wear! Add $5.95 for s&h.
