Roarin' Twenties

The 20’s. One of the most well-known eras in American history. Not only is it known for it’s glamorous fashion, but also for it’s grandeur parties, the boom of the Stock Market, and the fantastical feel of everyday life.

The 20’s have always been one of, if not, my favorite time periods. The glitz and glamour of everyday life has always fascinated me. The fashion during this time makes me wish that it was still around today.

With the idea of freedom sprouting in women’s minds, fashion evolved into an array of fringe, short skirts, sequins, and high heels. Women began to speak through fashion. After centuries of high necked dresses with long ballgowns that weighed on their chests, women finally broke free in the twenties.

Some classic examples of 20’s fashion are, of course, the flappers. With their flouncy dresses, feather hair accessories, and pearl strands, they remain some of the sexiest, daring women alive.

 

Flappers helped pave the road for women’s fashion. They were known for shorter skirts, shorter hair, more makeup, and higher shoes. Flappers helped break through the walls of feminism and create a new attitude toward themselves.

Flappers are not the only ones to help recreate fashion during this period. Below are some iconic fashion designers the helped recreate fashion during the twenties.

Coco Chanel. Need I say more? She helped design a more comfortable, less restricting silhouette for women.

Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress that helped redefine fashion for women. She defied the idea of femininity and beauty.  

I posted this because not only do I adore the twenties, but tonight, I will be attending a murder mystery birthday party. It’s supposed to be set in New York in the 1920’s. I have been assigned the role of Margie Gorman and she is Miss America. :) SO excited for this party!

On my Polyvore, I have posted a few outfits that you can wear everyday to incorporate a bit of 1920’s into it!

Lots of love,
Kaitlyn xxx

I Am Thankful for... Fall Colors

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Americans! Isabel here and I hope you all had a great day being thankful and eating every food under the sun!

Today, (before changing into sweats to keep from exploding), I wore my houndstooth skirt again, because I love it's versatility. This time, I paired it with this simple, short sleeved, deep burgundy sweater 

It is a very simple cut and style, so it paired nicely with the busy skirt. Also, it is the most perfect fall color. Well, it is one of them at least. 

I wore a pearl bracelet and earrings and kept my nails bold yet appropriate for fall in OPI's City Sirens. 

Any shoe could work from ballet flats to boots or even heels. 

I left my hair down and curled. 

Now I'm just lounging around in sweats and my cropped sweater. 

Anyways, I hope you've gotten a little inspired and I honestly hope you had a fantastic, memorable day! Xxx. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello everyone! I am so happy to say that it is officially the beginning of holiday season! I can now listen to Christmas songs with no shame!

I am wearing a nude cami with an ivory top with a floral scarf and an army green skirt with black tights. I like the warm feel of the outfit. The straight skirt is perfect for my body type. I’ve always had a difficult finding skirts that I feel comfortable in. If you have bigger hips and/or butt like I do, then a straight skirt is perfect for you! The skirt isn’t tight or fitted at all, which helps refrain from drawing too much attention to your hips. With this skirt, it helps let your body naturally fill it out, without making you feel uncomfortable. The zippers on the skirt help add an army feel detail to the ensemble. The tights help keep me warm and make my legs look longer. The ivory shirt helps balance the color of the outfit. I wanted the green of the skirt to stand out. Lastly, I wore some black pumps.

As for accessories, I wore gold accents to help add to the warm feeling of the outfit. Once again, keeping it pretty simple. Simplicity is key to many of my outfits, so if you like to keep things simple, then my ootd’s are perfect for you!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Eat lots of food! I know I will!

Also, please follow my Polyvore for more inspiration! Link Here :)

Love you bunches,

Kaitlyn xxx

The Nifty Fifties (Fashion of the 50s)

Hello to all!  It is Isabel here posting on the 1950s.

I adore the 1950s with all my heart.  Honestly, it is one of my favorite time periods.  So many people seemed to dress impeccably and yet their taste was also modest.  Not only was it an incredible time for fashion, but Hollywood was also on the rise.
I love Hollywood so much and I think I would have loved it even more if I lived in the fifties.  Some of my favorite movies and television shows were even out then.  For example, I Love Lucy is a classic I will always have room in my heart for.

How can you not adore her hair here?  It is classic fifties.

This simple, yet delicate, white lace collar is beautiful with large diamond earrings.

I can not leave out Leave it to Beaver, another classic show that I enjoyed watching when I was younger and when it would rerun in the early evenings.

You can't say they don't look absolutely spiffy.

Some of the most enjoyable movies of all time were also released during this time!  Not only was Disney's Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland, and Cinderella released to the public, but other films such as Hitchcock's Rear Window, The Man Who Knew Too Much, and Dial M for Murder  along with others from Roman Holiday to Some Like it Hot and Sabrina.  Other films include The Seven Year Itch and To Catch a Thief.  Please observe some of their outfits in these well known films.  I have starred each actress's name that is wearing a classic 1950s ensemble:

Grace Kelly* and James Stewart.
Rear Window

Grace Kelly.*
Dial M for Murder

Audrey Hepburn.*
Roman Holiday

Doris Day* and James Stewart.
The Man Who Knew Too Much

Audrey Hepburn.*
Sabrina

Grace Kelly* and Cary Grant.
To Catch a ThiefT

Jane Russel* and Marilyn Monroe.*

Some Like it Hot

Marilyn Monroe.*
The Seven Year Itch

As you could gather from each starred starlet's name, a few stand out as huge fashion icons for the time.  Some of them include: Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Doris Day, Audrey Hepburn and Jane Russell.  A few more not included were Rita Hayworth and Elizabeth Taylor.  I have come up with a short descriptions on what they were known for in fashion.

Grace Kelly:  Princess Grace was known for her simple yet stunning style.  Her wedding gown was significant because of the intricate, beautiful, lace it was made out of.  It was also modest with a high collar and long sleeves.  Yet, as you can see, it's modesty did not take away from it's overall beauty.  The white dress she is wearing in the middle is so simple but also so breathtaking at the same time.  It's one sleeve adds a certain detail that draws in the eye.  From the right photo is a shot of her on the set of Rear Window, which she starred in with the classic James Stewart.  The black top of the dress contrasts with the full, white skirt.  Not only was Grace a beautiful Princess, but she made sure to wear clothes that were never inappropriate or obnoxious.  While she was Princess of Monaco, she was one of the Queens of Style.

                                                                      

Marilyn Monroe: While she will forever be known as a blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe was also so much more than that.  She often kept her colors muted, typically wearing whites or blacks.  Yet she always had a fun flare on things.  In the lower left, she wore a tulle skirt made in a simple white to contrast bright red lipstick.  In the lower right, she wore a silk, champagne colored dress, pairing it with white, elbow length gloves for that extra pizazz.  In the top photograph she is wearing all bright pink.  She even accessorizes with bangles and a large necklace.  While it is a bold statement, it suits her well.  Even today, if wearing a bold color, why not wear some fun jewelry to go with it?  Marilyn Monroe, or Norma Jean, will never be forgotten and neither will her taste in clothes.

Doris Day: Doris may be remembered for Que Sera, Sera, but I will always think of her as the one who wore pearls and a smile!  In the first and last photos here, Doris is wearing pearls and in the first and middle photos she has on red lipstick.  While those were some of her staple pieces, she also was never afraid to try on bold colors and experiment with textures.  She is seen with a lace collar in the first photograph, and a bright red, sleeveless  gown in the second!  I adore Doris Day and her impeccable taste in jewelry and choice of dress.

Audrey Hepburn: Mainly known for introducing the LBD and having classic doe eyes, Audrey Hepburn was a beauty and icon the world will always remember.  Black gloves and a little black dress will never fail, she taught me.  Also, I learned from her that a simple lace dress, when in the right cut, is actually a wardrobe essential.  In the middle photo, Audrey's white dress is very modest, but also pretty. Her giant hat and sunglasses in the last photo represent a look that is still widely worn today.  I will always look up to Miss Hepburn for being one of the greats, not only on screen and for her humanitarian work, but for her timeless style.

Jane Russell:  She starred alongside Monroe in The Seven Year Itch, and while she is not as widely known as Hepburn or Kelly, Jane Russell was the definition of fashion icon.  Her hair was always perfect and she always accessorized.  Whether it was earrings, rings, bracelets, or necklaces, Jane always knew what to add to each outfit.  She can even be seen wearing the little black dress, though her's has a different twist to it with tulle like sleeves.  She was not an average Hollywood star, because she also possessed a knack for style.

  

                                              

Rita Hayworth: I love how Rita could dress very casually or very fancy and always convey it nicely.  In the first photo she has on a dress with a slightly ruffled chest.  It is a very simple look, but also more dressed up.  She is also wearing a vertically striped shirt with a plain white collar.  This is, of course, a more casual look.  I highly doubt stripes will ever go out of style, so it is important to always have a basic striped blouse in your wardrobe.  Rita is also wearing a black dress, as well.  Black dresses are such essentials.  I can not stress this enough.  Without a black dress, a woman's wardrobe mine as well be labeled as "incomplete."  It sure is a good thing Rita knew the style essentials of the 50s (and now).

Elizabeth Taylor: With her deep blue, almost violet eyes, and jet black hair, Elizabeth Taylor was naturally stunning.  I strongly believe that no matter how pretty a person may be, their sense in clothes can never hurt, only help them.  Thank goodness Elizabeth Taylor knew that one of the best ways to dress yourself is to play up your own features.  Due to her dark hair and violet eyes, Elizabeth was able to wear bright reds and greens that were capable of showing off her eyes even further.  A simple champagne down with little detail led the eye more to her face, where a white fur shawl creates a holiday look.  So if you have bright eyes or dark hair, try wearing some bolder colors to really draw out your natural beauty even more!

I hope you all have enjoyed this collection of Hollywood styles from the 1950s.  It was a very nifty time and almost everyone dressed in classic pieces that can still be worn today.  I honestly do love this time frame and everything within it.  From the music to the clothes to the movies, the fifties seems like it was an overall fun time full of wonderfully dressed people.  

I always enjoy incorporating vintage pieces into my outfits like an old bracelet or simple pendant necklace.  Even pearls and a little black dress are sometimes necessary.

Well the fifties are definitely something I adore!  I hope you do now, too!  

xxx.  Isabel.  

Last Minute Simplicity!

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a lovely day! Today is my very first OOTD! I had quite a rushed morning and threw this on at the last second! Please keep in mind that this is my first ootd and it is Monday. Oh what a dreadful day. Can we please all agree to keep it off of calendars?!

Today I decided to keep it very simple, casual, and a bit warm. The weather was a bit chilly today, so I threw on a jean jacket to keep warm. Today, I wore a kelly green button up blouse with khaki pants and Sperry’s. I finished the look with a jean jacket for an overall casual, yet cute look. I kept most of my colors neutral (khaki, denim blue, beige) and then let the color of my blouse pop. With the kelly green of the blouse, it helped add a fun, colorful element to the outfit.

Now, some in the fashion world seem to dislike Sperry’s and almost write them off as “mainstream.” I, however, disagree. Although I don’t particularly like the glittery, sequined Sperry’s they have these days, I do love my Sperry’s. They are beige with a small cheetah print on the side of the shoe. With the print being so muted, it’s hard to tell it’s on the shoe, so it isn’t too flashy. The shoe itself helps give a casual, effortless feel to any outfit. Not to mention that they are so comfortable! Perfect for walking around school all day.

As for accessories, I also kept it simple with gold rings and earrings. Very simple.

To help personalize this look, I decided to come up with some ways to change the outfit to adapt to your own style!

For a more boho look, add long necklaces, bracelets, and add a beanie or fun headband. The key is to accessorize! With such a simple look, it’s important to add your own personal flare to it.

For an edgier look, ditch the Sperry’s and throw on some combat boots or worn Vans. Trade the jean jacket for a worn leather jacket, try a beige, neutral color. Try to add edgy accents, without overcomplicating the simplicity of the look.

For a more girly look, accessorize and play up other features. When you’re wearing more simple outfits, I find it fun to decide to try something different with your hair or makeup. It helps add a different element to your overall look without overdoing it.

I have also created a Polyvore account. For those of you who do not know what that is, it’s a website where you can create your own sets of outfits, etc. I will put in a link below for you to see my polyvore account and see the outfit I created for my ootd today! Please follow me if you would like to keep up with my ootd’s and inspired outfits!

I will also be doing a Thanksgiving post sometime before Thursday. Possibly tomorrow night. That’s all for today! All about last minute simplicity! I hope you all have a wonderful day and as always, thank you for reading! :)

Lots of love,

Kaitlyn xxx

P.S. Link to polyvore account Here :)

Simple School Style!

Hello everyone!  Isabel here and I could not be more excited about my first official post!  Today was just a typical Monday in my world.  For my first ever Outfit of the Day (or OOTD), I decided to put together an ensemble that was casual and sort of fun.  It was perfect for school and I also think it would be appropriate for a leisurely day out shopping or lunch date.  I decided on a houndstooth print skirt because I love the design and it was in simple black and white.  The plain black top kept the outfit from becoming too busy.  The cardigan was a nice addition of color to "mix it up" a little bit.  Finally, I wore plain boots to draw more attention to the skirt.  I hope you all love it!

My first ever OOTD :)

Some outfits are never complete without my furry friend.

A simple heart necklace.

Nails- Nicole by OPI's "It Starts With Me"

A houndstooth print skirt to capture attention.
A plain black top to keep it simple.
A colored cardigan for a pop of color.

From afar.  

A view from the back.
Cardigan adds a nice bit of color.
Houndstooth gives variety.