Feminine and Flirty: The Tulle Skirt

Tons of bloggers are wearing their take on the tulle skirt, and ultra-feminine and glamorous trend this season.  Here are some of the best takes on tulle.

Chic black and white always works.  Extra points for the Louboutins!   (photo via fashiontopclothing.com)

Blair Eadie pulls of Parisian glam and city girl cute with bows and stripes.  (photo via atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com) 

Julia Mazzucato of Little Miss Haute Couture is practically a princess in this floaty blush BB Dakota number
(photo via littlemisshautecouture.blogspot.com)

Poof!  Retro glamour comes in the form of curls and a very puffy skirt on Sara Escudera.  (photo via whatstrend.com)

Winter white and sophisticated polish pull it all together.   

Julia Mazzucato does tulle again, this time in refined black and white with colored pearls.  (photo via littlemisshautecouture.blogspot.com)

- Kate and Sadie

Zara's Getting Ready For Summer

Zara here!  Here's My List of Summer Essentials!

~Bright Printed Shorts~

Sarah Vickers of Classy Girls Wear Pearls flawlessly belted her J. Crew shorts.     (photo via classygirlswearpearls.com)

~Florals~

Sadie adds a pop of blue perfection!    (photo via wishingonwinnapaug.com)

~Basically everything Blair Eadie is wearing in this photo~

Blair rocks the lemons!    (photo via atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com)

 ~Tan Crossbody Bags~

Love the shorts too!     (photo via stripesandpeonies.blogspot.com)

~ Floppy Hats and Nautical Stripes~

Julia Mazzucato of Little Miss Haute Couture is nautical preppy chic in California.   (photo via littlemisshautecouture.blogspot.com)

 ~Sperry's for your man, Jacks for you~

Kiel and Sarah are a nautical couple!   (photo via classygirlswearpearls.com)

-Zara

Pass on Your Fashion: Where to Sell

Instead of just throwing out your old clothes, why not make some money and get some new clothes for a steal?  Selling your clothes online is quick, easy, and makes cash fast.

1.  Poshmark

Blogger User: Kate       Mark: 9.2 out of 10

Poshmark, or "Posh" as labeled by its 3 million + users, is my favorite online consignment site.  Poshmark makes it so easy to sell clothes.  Just snap some photos of your item on your phone, and use the Poshmark app to upload them into a listing.  Set the price (minimum is $3).  When it sells, Poshmark sends you a prepaid shipping label via email.  Just slap the label on a package and ship it within 7 days of the buyer's purchase.  When you sell things, you can either get a check with your earnings sent to you or keep it on Poshmark to redeem on purchases.  It is also extremely easy to buy with.  You just put in your credit card number once and it saves it for later purchases.  You can change the card you pay with easily.  I even nabbed an authentic Louis Vuitton Papillon bag for just $300!  

2.  Threadflip

Blogger User:  Adriana    Mark: 8 out of 10

I love Threadflip because it is so easy to shop.  You can shop by brand, adjust the price ranges and sizes.  It is very thorough and easy to shop.  Threadflip even has a great selling feature where you can just send in your clothes and they take professional pictures.  Or you can just do it all by yourself to keep 10% more of the earnings.  I got a Vineyard Vines skirt for a steal of $32!

3. Twice

Blogger User: Melinda    Mark: 7.5 out of 10

If you were to visit the Twice site right now, you probably wouldn't even notice that it is a resale sight.  The site is designed just like that of Nordstrom's website.  It is like a real store.  You send in your clothes and they professionally photograph everything.  Some brands are not accepted, but it is easy and convenient if you don't have time to photograph everything yourself.

Here's our favorites.  We hope you find a great resale site for yourself, and that it might be one of these.

-Kate, Adriana, and Melinda

Tangled Bangles: The Guide To Layering Bracelets

A bracelet is a thing of beauty.  It can make an outfit perfect just by resting on your wrist.  A happy jumble of them on your wrist at once can be the best element of your ensemble, but just make sure you are doing it right!

Pick out the bracelets you want to use.  Choose a wrist to put them on, or maybe even split them between both wrists!  Usually, starting with simpler bracelets on the outside of the stack, then put the more ornate and detailed ones in the middle.  Here are some examples-

(photo via facethis.blogspot.com)

(photo via littlemisshautecouture.blogspot.com)

(photo via classygirlswearpearls.com)

(photo via indtl.com)   

(photo via alovelylittlelife.com)

-Kate and Guest Blogger Carissa

Printed and Patterned: A Guide to Wearing Prints

1.  Pick a print you love.  Whether it is a bird print (below) or a simple polka dot, anything works as long as you love it.

Bird Print Minidress (photo via marilynsclosetblog.blogspot.com)

2.  Find a sophisticated cut.  A lot of the time, prints can make you look sloppy, wider, or childish.  To avoid this, look for a ladylike figure like an a-line dress.  Structure is always good too.

Lilly Pulitzer Lobstah Roll Dress   (photo via prepped-in-pearls.tumblr.com)

3.  Know when to wear it.  For example, a loud, neon zebra top may not be suitable for the office, but prints on the street or for a day out are very chic.  A print can spice up a boring outfit.  Just choose accordingly.

A Sophisticated Pineapple Print on the Street  (photo via lolobu.com)

4.  Mixing Prints is serious business.  The trick to it is balance.  Whether it's a simple cut for one piece and a textured second piece, or a simple print like stripes or dots with a more complex print like floral, textile, or gingham, make sure to balance everything out.  

Blair Eadie sure knows how to expertly mix prints.  Note the balance of simple stripes with textured floral.  (photo via atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com) 

Julia Mazzucato of Little Miss Haute Couture mixing classy polka dots with a Lilly Pulitzer floral clutch.  
(photo via littlemisshautecouture.blogspot.com)

5.   Getting match-matchy with prints and colors is fun in a modern way.  For example, a beaded golden clutch would go wonderfully with a pair of gold heels!

Coordinating Clutch and Pumps   (photo via lolobu.com)

7. Confidence is key.  If you believe that you are rocking it, it will show on your face.  Wear those prints with confidence and you will get so many compliments.  

(photo via lolobu.com)

(photo via littlemisshautecouture.blogspot.com)

(photo via katespade.com)

-Kate, Monica, and Erin

Like, Totes! The Bags Every Lady Should Have

An Everyday Bag    (via J.Crew)

An everyday bag is going to be the bag you use the most.  It should be big enough to fit all your essentials that you need for daily life and be good quality.  This is a bag that you can definitely shell out some money on, because it will be with you for a long time.  Pick one in a neutral color (black, white, tan, navy, or grey) and make sure you love it before you buy it.

 A Black Clutch     (via Yves Saint Laurent)

Black clutches are great for when you don't need to carry around a ton of stuff.  They are very elegant and the perfect one can pull together any outfit.  Make sure it has room for your essentials.  You will not be able to fit much, but you'll need to fit your phone, your credit card, maybe a little tube of lipstick, some cash, and any small item that you cannot leave the house without.  

A Tan Crossbody    (via Tory Burch)

Tan is the best color for a crossbody bag because it works into any outfit and just seems so much more natural than any other color.  Pick out one in your preferred tan or nude shade and make sure it hits about hip length.  It should be big enough to fit in a cell phone, small wallet, a little makeup, and anything else you might need.

A Travel Tote    (via Longchamp)

Travel totes are great when they fold up.  The Longchamp bags fold into tiny compact packages that can be unrolled and used at any time.  A travel tote should be big enough to fit all your stuff, just like an everyday bag.  As the owner of 3 Longchamp totes, I highly recommend these bags.

A Fun Bag     (via Prada)

A fun bag should be in a cool color or print.  It should be able to spice up a boring outfit and give a pop of color.  Any shape or size is fine, just make sure you are totally committed to it before you buy it.  I cannot tell you how many bags I have bought only to never wear them. 

A Fancy Clutch    (via La Regale)

A fancy clutch, whether it is covered in crystals or a smooth, shiny metal, is always a necessity in your closet.  It is perfect for special occasions and can amp up a boring cocktail dress or gown.  Gold and silver are my favorites, but don't be afraid to experiment with other colors and styles.

-Kate, Monica, and Zara

The Guide to Being: Preppy

Preppy is one of our favorite ways to dress, because it just looks so sweet and pretty.  

Here's some things that are undeniable preppy:

J.Crew and J.Crew Factory Stores   (photo via yelp.com)

Lilly Pulitzer    (photo via askmissa.com)

The Vineyard Vines Whale    (photo via vineyardvines.com)

 

Burberry Jackets    (photo via littlemisshautecouture.blogspot.com)

Hunter Boots     (photo via littlemisshautecouture.blogspot.com)

Jack Rogers Sandals    (photo via jackrogersusa.com)

Ralph Lauren     (photo via classygirlswearpearls.com)

-Kate, Sadie, and Melrose