The Do-It-All Accessory
The Wall Street Journal recently featured a picture of Jackie Kennedy sporting a headscarf in 1972 and we must say, the former first lady looked pretty darn cool! The article refers to the scarf as the go-to garment for concealing the frizz that has taken over your hair. And while wearing this light weight accessory atop your head is one way to do it, Refinery 29 lists 8 other options WITH a tutorial on how to tie each! Check it out here!
Go Get A Few: Dorothy Perkins
Urban Outfitters scarf - Refinery 29
Amanda H. in Asos, Linea Pelle (New York, NY)
by Jessie Goldberg
Crush It In Cobalt
With Independence Day just weeks away, it is only fitting that one of the holiday’s staple colors get major street cred. The ladies of GO TRY IT ON as well as a few token style stunners (Blake Lively and Minka Kelly) have turned to cobalt blue as a go-to hue for dressier functions. Pair the color with nude pumps (we don’t love this shade with black) or travel the rainbow route by wearing another loud shade on your feet, like Gossip Girl’s leading lady did with purple suede pumps!
Spotted: A Bombshell in Blue
Where: New York, NY
Why: Celebrate Your Independence!
Go Get It: Guess, Velvet via Shopbop, Shoshana via Shopbop
Cinching the Old
One of our favorite fashion secrets is cross dressing (not that kind!) Cross dressing is creating an outfit from opposite ends of the style (and budget) spectrum: shoes from Zappos, bag from Prada and a vintage dress. However, although vintage shopping can be exhilarating, it does have a downfall: sizing. Vintage finds can often be boxy but we hate to see you put the piece back on the rack, you just need to find a belt! Cinch away and find yourself wrapped in vintage and tied with a belt!
Spotted: Cinching the Old
Where: Michigan, Quebec, North Carolina, Sweden
Why: Because boxy doesn’t always mean “Change It”
Vinage Shops: Screaming Mimis, Amacord, What Goes Around Comes Around, INA, Etsy
Belts to GO: Asos Crochet Skinny Belt, 7 Hills Skinny Snake (via Piperlime)
Samantha A. (Muskegon, Michigan)
Rachel B. (Cary, North Carolina)
by Jessie Goldberg
Pleated Skirts
The foul mouth ladies of our favorite baseball team, A League of Their Own, gave the pleated skirt some major street cred. The trend was first paired with cleats and sass but as time progressed (Mary Katherine Gallagher helped bring the uniform from the field to the school), the pleats grew closer together to become today’s hottest trend! One of our favorite fashion blogs, Who What Wear Daily, featured a spread of fashion’s finest exercising this look. Depending on your body type, the accordion pleated skirt can either fall above the knee or at your calf but whichever length you choose, pay close attention to the blouse that compliments it!
Spotted: The Accordion Pleat Where: Milan, Stockholm, Essex (England) Why: They’re in a League of Their Own Go Get It: American Apparel
by Jessie Goldberg
Orange and White, The Swirl
Nothing says summertime more than a perfect ice cream cone — but plain vanilla just doesn’t cut it. We’d like to nod our heads to the forever-summer treat — the creamsicle! This year, the combination of orange and white is hotter than ever. It can be tough to find the right color to pair this bold bright orange with, which is why we strongly suggest the lovely, always fresh, white. This summer, head into your favorite retailer for a pop of orange and mix with a white tank, skirt or blouse and you’ll never feel cooler!
Spotted: The Swirl Where: Bangkok, Toronto, San Antonio, Florida Why: Orange is HOT Go Get It: Zara, Mango
Barbara D. (Natal, Rio Grande do Norte)
Dominique B. (Toronto, Ontario)
Georgette G. (San Antonio, TX)
by Jessie Goldberg
The Art of Ruffles
Poor old ruffles have been tagged as the universal look for little girls alike. And while this trend remains kid friendly, it serves as a key layering tool for women like us! Whether you tuck in your ruffled blouse to high waisted shorts, wear it loose over a skirt or take the trend full body with a ruffled dress, you can camouflage any area. So when in doubt, play ruff to look adorable, feel covered and wear it with confidence.
Spotted: Ruffles!
Where: California, Rio de Janeiro, New Orleans, Indiana
Why: The way to camouflage this summer
Go Get It: J. Crew, H&M, Shopbop.com
Tibi Ruffle Front Tank - Shopbop.com
Emily L. (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Izabel M. (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
by Jessie Goldberg
Own Your Look
Kate Hudson’s character in Almost Famous, Penny Lane, is a girl women secretly (or not so secretly!) admire. Despite her internal struggles, her undeniable charm and thrown together yet seamless style showcases a confidence that fools many of us. We all have those nights where no matter how much we love our outfit, our internal demons keep us from owning it. On these nights, channel Penny Lane! The ladies below caught our eye for their free spirit fashion and refreshing confidence which is apparent through their body language and individual style. If you come across a night when you are just a little “off,” pick out a few gems from your closet and be Penny Lane. All ducks that glide gracefully across the water have feet treading quickly below.
Spotted: Penny Lane Poise
Where: Mexico, Stockholm
Why: Because Sometimes You Just Have To Fake It!
Go Get It: Nasty Gal, Pixie Market
Kate Hudson as Penny Lane in Almost Famous
by Jessie Goldberg
OVERSIZED OUTERWEAR
A little grunge, a little tomboy chic, layering oversized cardigans and shirts over your outfit is definitely the way to add some downtown style to your spring look. The look works best with short outfits that show your waist, but also do the trick with some skinny jeans and a tucked in top.
Brittan W. (Washington, Maine)
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Posted by Danielle Ribner
LAYERED PRINTS
Inspired by Italian fashion house Missoni, we’ve got a desire to try wearing garments with mixed prints and trim! The GO ladies below help guide us through this risky mission, making sure to keep wild prints in slim very feminine silhouettes.
What to wear: Cache, Guess, Missoni
Missoni Spring 2011 ad campaign
Sarah Q. (Hollywood, California
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Posted by Danielle Ribner
SPRING INTO JACKETS
Follow the lead of these GO ladies, and the looks of the Spring/Summer 2011 Stella McCartney runway, and layer your spring looks with light blazers and fitted statement jackets!
What to wear: Burberry, H&M, Lazybones, Stella McCartney, Zara
Yujung K. (Seoul, South Korea)
Felicia L. (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah)
Ally T. (Aix-en-Provence, FRANCE)
Daria B. (город Санкт-Петербург)
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Posted by Danielle Ribner
