Four Ways to Style a Shirtdress

I adore this belted denim shirtdress by Michael Kors. With some interesting and neutral accessories, you can wear this a myriad of ways by mixing up pieces like those below. Here are a few ideas.

I kept the palette clean to interchange, but you can easily add any colors and styles you prefer.

Look 1: Wear the shirtdress by itself. Add the bag, sandals, a necklace, roll up the sleeves and add the bangles.

Look 2: Wear the shirtdress as a duster. Dress in a top and the skirt, add accessories. Top off the look with the unbuttoned shirtdress, and enjoy the flow of the duster jacket.

Look 3: Wear a tank and jeans, put on shirtdress and only button 2 buttons at the waist. Wrap the belt around the shirtdress, blouse it out, pop the collar, roll the sleeves up and add accessories.

Look 4: Wear the top and shorts, put on the shirtdress. Button up a few buttons from the waist up, then take the front shirt tails and tie in front (over hips). Leave the back fall. Accessorize. I would love this look with a pair of low Converse.

Change this up with your favorite accessories, this is just a guideline. Have at it!

A view from the penthouse ~ Avery

 

Michael Kors Spring14

Rich in the vintage style of the 30’s and 40’s, the elevated feel, print, cuts, and textures spins Michael Kors Spring14 collection into a winner. Something the glamour girls of Hollywood’s Golden Age would love.

I must say, Michael Kors never drops the ball. I have more MK than any other designer. We share the same aesthetic for everyday wear. His designs work for me and I always feel special in them. Spring14 is no exception. As a fan of 30’s/40’s fashion, I am thrilled his pieces harken back to that era.

His tailored white suiting and wide-legged trousers are a perfect blend of swagger and elegance. Definitely a look Marlene Dietrich and Betty Davis would rock. The color trend of the season, his blue collection of dresses with cutouts and keyholes, the feminine and flirty would flatter Greta Garbo or Ginger Rogers. Add sheer designs to them and wow, Vivien Leigh star quality.  Accent the looks with a little leather or snakeskin ( I adore), to impress like Lauren Bacall. The greens and browns of floral prints with high-waisted skirts and bandau tops are easy breezy casual and fresh for a Rita Hayworth retro look.

Easy elegance, chic comfort, and what you have, my Dear, is nothing short of fabulous and glamour worthy.

A view from the runway ~ Avery

*Photographs from Style.com

You Should Be Cuffed!

I was feeling a bit ‘Wonder Woman-esque’, and realized her jewelry played a powerful part of who she was.

Devon Leigh

Her big gold cuffs, crossed at the wrist, could ward off evil. Some days, don’t you just wish it were that easy? Well, feel the power! Cuffs and statement bracelets are huge, not just in size, but trend. A trend I love and a style fit for everyone.

Michael Kors

This embossed crocodile cuff from MICHAEL by Michael Kors, is simply a chic must-have.

MCL by Matthew Campbell Laurenza

Prefer a bit more feminine? Try this MCL by Michael Campbell Laurenza scroll bracelet. Pretty, but definitely not a wallflower.

KARA by Kara Ross

I love a good buckle and KARA by Kara Ross hit it out of the park with this combination of a classic but edgy piece. Blue snakeskin? I’m sold!

Lanvin

Lanvin adds another glorious tidbit to its accessory line. This should be on your wrist for fall. Period.

Let this be your guide to style up your look in a fab way.

A view from the penthouse ~ Avery

Michael Kors S/S 2011

Why do I love Michael Kors? His collections are always wearable, so in turn, relatable. Spring/Summer 2011, easy chic.

Michael Kors S/S 2011

 

Michael Kors S/S 2011

 

Michael Kors S/S 2011

 

Michael Kors S/S 2011

 

Michael Kors S/S 2011

 

A view from the front row ~ Avery

Michael Kors F/W 2010

CHIC. RICH. LUXURIOUS. WEARABLE. Michael Kors hit it out of the park with his Fall/Winter 2010 collection for men and women. Everything is wearable….. if you have incredible style. Furs, huge draped cowl necks, liquidy long skirts, belting. Typical colors of fall/winter, but with a glimmer.   http://MichaelKors.com

Classic, but seductive.  I want to wear every piece. I want to dress my male clients in his men’s collection. STUNNING.

Oh, Michael Kors, how I love thee.

A view of the runway~ Avery

The Style Penthouse:Trick Your Eye and Season

Designers and magazine editors may feel they dictate your fall/winter fashion choices, but honestly, geography plays an influential part as well. Not every fashionable diva driven by uptown style, lives in cold weather during the months of October thru March.

Those in the southern regions that have a mild to warm winter, yearn for a hint of fall and winter because the clothes are so luscious. The cure? A vest. It gives you two things, a touch of F/W layering, and a slimming effect as it draws the eye into the center of your body to thin out your image. Win-win! Of course you’re thinking the traditional menswear tailored vest, but here are a few options.If you feel more comfortable covering your bum, this long grey cashmere belted vest by Inhabit is a great choice.

This fun waist length vest uses two trends of the moment, plaid and ruffle. Love this buffalo plaid vest from the Gap, flirty and versatile. Pair with jeans for super casual or black for something more appropriate for office chic.

I adore the military look and this vest is one of my faves. Rocking roll or urban chic….wear it how you want and enjoy. Michael by Michael Kors, yummmm.

Chic, flattering, stylish and on point. A little taste of the season for my glam sisters living in the mild country and those who live in cold weather, nice option to the “de regulier” of sweaters and jackets. In addition, depending on the cut and style, a vest can also act as a corset and now with stretch fabric, it will suck you in…in a more comfortably fashionable way.

Long live the vest……..a girl’s secret friend.

My view, from the Penthouse  ~ Avery

***This post was based on showing varied price points, styles, design selection and a matter of taste.  No free merchandise was used in this post.