ROMP TO IT

A romper for every occasion..

ROMP TO IT by stasiia featuring Charlotte Russe rompers

SATURDAY BRIDAL: SOFT WEDDING

Soft Wedding by lafemmekatrina featuring Forever21

If you are looking for some bridesmaids dresses on the cheap look for layers of matte chiffon. Polyester is ok, because when it is matte, and it is chiffon, it looks expensive. Chances are if you went to a chain bridal store you would be buying the same quality item for hundreds more. You still may want to get it altered, but opting for a shorter length dress will cut that cost in half.

Brides looking for elegant jewelry should keep an eye out for white gold colored metal against the clear jewel. Art deco styles are busy, but they show less of the shiny metal which is what will look cheapest.

HORIZONTAL STRIPES

Horizontal Stripes by lafemmekatrina featuring GAP accessories

Horizontal stripes are usually part of every seasons trend. My favorite - grey stripes. They're less harsh than black on white and don't look as mime-ey.

Another one of my favorites - jumpers, or summer dresses that can be used as a jumper. Layering a black top underneath extends the life of the dress.

Dress 1: These stripes are more bold, so I kept the top simple and added matte yellow tights for excitement. Black open toe-d pumps finish this look.

Dress 2: Here the stripes are softer, so I used a shirt with more character, and some floral tights to add some texture. Pastel pink open toe-d pumps keep this look from pushing the edge too far. The shoes in with the soft grey and the femininity of the top and tights.

Dress 3: This dress has more design elements in addition to the stripes so I kept it simple with a plain black turtleneck and matte black tights. Fuchsia pumps bring some interest in the lower half of the body.

FIRE IN THE SANDSTORM

Do you have any summer knit dresses laying around? Why not put them to use as a jumper for autumn.

For this look I used a beautifully detailed tunic style blouse to add detail and texture to an otherwise simple dress. From there I added a scarf in a slightly darker hue that had some nice texture to it. Nudes tone down a bright color like this red very well. I belted this dress to give it a richer feel, and blend the nude tones together. Brown wool tights and faux leather bangles add more depth, while the cream boots bring back some of the lightness of the blouse. This look is natural and has somewhat of a middle eastern look - even for the middle of autumn.

And did I mention everything is under $40?

Fire in the Sand Storm by lafemmekatrina featuring Daytrip