Whitney Port - New Girl, New Style, New York

You probably all know who Whitney Port is but do you like her style ? Even though she was the non-drama girl in The Hills I kinda loved when she appeared beacuse she had these incredibly chic outfits. She paired vintage with retro-casual and with sexy colorful items.

Yeah, it’s definitely a great change from the first season of  The Hills to what her style is now in The City, but this is a good thing. Fashion is constantly changing and is giving us new improved looks. Probably TeenVogue. People’s Revolution and now DVF changed her perspective on fashion and now she is showing us some great outfits.

 She combines these chic ultra feminine dresses with casual accessories and a relaxed attitude. She can wear flip-flops as easily as some stunning heels and still look gorgeous. I like that she focuses on a couple of high end items and then combines them with budget -friendly options or vintage styles. Her spring collection clothing line “Whitney Eve” has some really chic romantic looks that describe the old-school fashionista. Sweet flowy dresses, graphic shorts, romantic floral patterns. They’re just perfect for beach, sun and fun :)

Do you know how to pick the perfect maxi dress ?

I am actually really freaked out about the maxi dress but I try to keep it together and present this as objectively as I can. The maxi dress trend has started to rise again last summer and it’s going to be big this season (as trends always have one year for launch and one for adoption) . I have been reluctant about this trend because I am petite and I felt that a maxi dress would cover me up completely and I’d look like a blanket.

No wonder I was scared!!! But yesterday I visited some stores and I tried it on just for fun. I had some wedges on, so I guess this helped, but the result was really cool! Maxi dresses are not what they used to be when our mothers wore them. Today we have tons of options and figure-flattering styles.

For example, if you are short you can choose a more structured type of dress. Try to reduce ruffles and extra beading, go for more simple styles. Empire waist is ok, unless the dress has too much volume. Even if you choose a strapless dress the options are generous and the patterns can combine abstract details, ethnic prints or floral prints.

If you are tall you have absolute freedom to experiment with the lenght of the dress but be careful with the shoes. Choose flat sandals or gladiators and an ankle lenght dress, this will make you have a ballanced look. Also, try to wear your hair down or in a casual bun.

Wear the casual maxi dress with :

• Gladiators or wedges

• Cropped jeans jacket

• Bohemian Jewelry

• A Beach Hat

• Messenger Bag

I think we all turn to stars when we want a little inspiration for outfits even though we don’t always afford all the glamorous styles we can easily shop a look for less and get to be walking in their shoes. My friends are always telling me they just loooove Rihanna’s style or Vanessa Hudgens’ look and they are dying to see new pictures with them.

I’ve picked these 3 gorgeous ladies because, in my opinion they are representing the real-life styles that can easily upgrade your spring closet as key-pieces of this season. We all know by now that Rihanna is the ultimate style-princess, but I really love Ashley Tisdale’s outfit and Jessica Stroup’s sweet pastel look.
Rihanna rocks the casual maxi dress worn with a tiny jeans jacket and an oversized neckalace. The dress has an amzing color, kind of “safari chic” and you can easily wear it with sparkly gladiators or other flats.
Ashley Tisdale has this colorful and eye-catchy dress, the colors are so bright and alive. Both her and Jessica Stroup choose to wear sexy heels and sexy minis. The cropped blazer is a terrific option and you can be in shape for every lunch meeting whereas the sexy sheer shirt with a small bow can drift your outfit towards the evening in case you want to grab a drink after work.

I. The Floral Dress

II. The Cropped Jacket

III. Gorgeous Statement Shoes

IV. Pastel tones

If you were like me you were just dying for this event to happen. Even though fans were kicking and screaming and lines of people went around and around the corner, you shouldn’t have missed this. Lovely Kate Moss appeared in a flowing sheer green maxi dress (that was absolutely smashing BTW) and just put on a simple motorcycle leather jacket. So cool!

The black leggings were supporting the jacket as black always goes with black. :) I don’t know if it would be appropriate to wear this kind of leather jacket on a formal attire but if you want to blow everyone’s minds, you can sure try. In fact, I never tried this before either but now I have the courage to do it. The next wedding I go to will be my scene!

BTW: How do you find the prices for the US Collection ? I’ve heard there are some differences…

This Bold Mini is poised to become a really cool trend. It’s powerful, but still adorably chic. I actually found this photo of Alexa Chung wearing this fresh cool outfit a few months ago and I kept thinking of something  for showing it to you.  This season we’ve got these amazingly bold colors that go perfectly with graphic tees. You can try to match a full Bright Blue Mini Skirt ( Miss Selfridge ) with a chic urban style Motorcycle Burnout Tee (Delia’s) and a smart blazer. Even if you are headed for work or drinks this outfit will prove to be a really chic and modern option.

 Alexa Chung matches some retro casual shoes  with a brown leather bag (Topshop), but you dress up this outfit if you want with a Clover Chain Necklace (Forever 21) and some sexy shoes  (Daanger - Steve Madden) .

I’m sure you all noticed the mouse ears headbands and cartoon prints until this season but the summer 2009 will be the peak for this trend. I really like it, it’s easy to wear actually! It makes me feel younger and sillier :) Lady GaGA gets the look by wearing a really cool hair bow style but you shouldn’t try too much, just get and oversived bow headband instead.

You can wear Mickey Mouse Tees for a casual attire and match it with flats or even high heels if you are going out for drinks with some friends. I’ve spotted a picture of Rihanna (see the picture here) and she was wearing a skinny grey Mickey Mouse T- shirt with skinny dark jeans and heels and she looked really cool.

How to get the look :

• big Disney character pattern on a tee or a hoodie (anything works! Just spotted Agyness Dean with a Bambi Tee :)) Other cartoon figures also do the work : bunny, mice, squirrels )
• bow headbands
• dots
• pussy bow tops and oversized bows on dresses and tops like the Aristocats characters
• bangs
• colored sunglasses

1.Plaid Bow headband 2.Mickey and Minnie Mouse T-Shirt 3.Oversized polka dot Sunglasses 4.Long Tall Sally Pussy Bow Jersey Top 5.Bow Front One Shoulder Jersey Top 6.Shibuya Mon Amour, Bunny Tank.

Oh yes, the day to laugh about our passionate madness has come!  The day when all fashionistas will seem rather innocent compared to one big spender :)).

Sophie Kinsella’s book “Confessions of a Shopaholic” will hit the cinemas soon and hopefully it will be a big hit because there are more books and possible sequels to the story. I’ve read the story and laughed a great deal! I fell in love with Rebecca Bloomwood - played by Isla Fisher in the movie - the moment she hid her bank letters into some drawers like they never existed.

The style of the character is “mix and match”, let’s not forget that she  is a sales-hunter and an impulsive shopper, that’s why, Rebecca Blomwood’s sense on style is excentric and somehow extreme.

Isla Fisher wears lots of neons and bright bold colors and apparently all together!  The cinched waist trend is a big hit in the movie together with leather gloves, plaid patterns, fucshia shoes and short furs, as Kinsella’s character is the ultimate trendsetter.

1. Brown Multi Strap Belt - Top Shop 2. Full Cotton Mini Skirt - Top Shop 3. Short Great American Trench - Coach 4. Holdall by Billy Bag - Simply Soles 5.  Jewel Waist Belt - Select Fashion 6. Belted Patent Pumps - Charlotte Russe 7. New Valentine’s Day scarf print Wristlet - Coach 8. Mae West Gloves - Modcloth.com 10. Suede Grey Low boots, Brian Atwood - Collete.fr

JoAnna Garcia plays the lovely Megan Smith in Privileged Tv series. Stylistically speaking she is not very complex but she has that sort of casual chic style that can bring up her personality. What I really noticed about her outfits was that the main focus is set on jeans and cardigans. I’ve watched carefully and I think she has cardigans in every colour!!

The jeans are usually dark and skinny but you can adapt them to your personal style. If you hate skinnies or you’re tired of them your can always go for flared ones. These are from Pacsun.com.

The cardigan can be embellished or simple and usually Megan wears them unbuttoned. Pick a longer one if you like the ruffled cardigan trend. This one is actually soldout on Forever21 but I found a new sequined cardigan.

Ballet flats are summer’s hot list items. Bold colors are really cool this season so what are you waiting for and wear your navy or pink flats. These are H&M but there are lots of flats out there that can work just try to keep them one color.

The bag is more of a functional thing for Megan so try to add something that highlights your outfit. I loved Karen Millen’s Tropical Bag because it’s perfect for this season and has the perfect mix of fabrics.

Jewelry is not so important for Megan but I noticed that she has a very simple and soft feather necklace. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to fing something similar but you can try anything vintage with a little charm pendant.

The skirtmust be high-waisted and you can choose from different trendy patterns of the season (florals, water collors) mixed with a tight tank. I’ve seen Megan with different color tanks (white, black, pink) and I can say that the simple top really gives her a comfy and sexy look.

The cardigan is a statement piece for the Privileged star so get comfy and romantic with this Shrug Knit.

The accessories complete the casual look so you can choose some leather strap detail flats that can be found at Boden or some beige sunglasses. I just loved the color of this leather tote and the fact that it kinda matches everything! You can wear a small bracelet or a watch, this one is from Gwen Stefani’s collection and it’s called The Sweet Escape.