Cut & Paste

It looks like cut-outs aren't just for art class. This seasons designers are giving us ways to show some skin in unexpected places. A strategically placed slit can make an outfit super sexy, but revealing too much can take trendy to trashy very quickly. I love this style, especially leaving openings around the waist. 

Olivia Wilde at Vogue's Winners Take           Leighton Meester in Michael Kors

 All Party- I love this twist on the LBD                                     Very sliming, slightly dominatrix                 

  Halston Fall 2011                          Cushnie et Ochs Fall 2011

                                                                   Love this! 

Catherine Maladrino Fall 2011

Fishnet & Cutouts 

Heidi Klum at the American Music Awards

The black underneath is not working for me, and this dress reminds me of the snowflakes I used to cut up in elementary school. 

Don't forget your spray tan for those areas that haven't seen the sun lately! No one wants to be caught looking like Casper the friendly ghost. Whenever I wear styles that expose my under garments I take careful consideration into whether I want to make a statement with bold or bright lingerie or focus on the outfit and keep it neutral below. 

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Ring Bling

Lately I have wanted to accessorize my hands with rings but this has brought to my attention that my ring collection is lacking. Now that I am wearing longer sleeves and jackets more often I want to make a statement with my hands. Here are some of my favorites I've found while shopping so far

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Left: Belle Noel Swarovski Crystal Statement Ring from Shopbop

Right: Web Lace Ring from Jewelmint

Other Worlds at Urban Outfitters

Alternative Bling from Etsy

Stacking ring also from Etsy

I have very small fingers so shopping from rings, especially online can be tricky. What are your favorite jewelry sites?

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Autumn burns brightly

When I looked out the window this morning I was inspired by the rich colors of the leaves to inject a fall feel into my outfit. I chose a striped shirt to offset the other solid pieces & added some fabulous jewelry for a little extra flair. I believe that the color of this shirt does a great job of capturing an authentic autumn shade.

Keeping this look relatively inexpensive allowed me to splurge on a bangle by Marc Jacobs (found at Zappos) that I paired with other similar red bangles from Macy's. 

The jeans, shirt and necklace all from Forever 21, Blue & White striped shirt from Brandy Melville, and Boots from Kohl's ( HURRY THE BOOTS ARE AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE RIGHT NOW ) 

Pictures taken by Kayla Gerhart 

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Designer Decoration

If you're like me and have a million and one issues of your favorite magazines, here is a great way to put them to use! This DIY vase gives designer decorations a whole new meaning. This is aso a unique and inexpensive gift idea. My vase is straight from Vogue! 

 

Lots of color works best, especially on the edges

 

Flip the page so that the side you would like "showing" is facing down and fold the paper 

( I went with about 3/4 inches ) 

Roll up the strip of paper ( tighter for smaller circles and looser for larger , your preference )

Place glue on the edge of the roll-up and hold tightly until dry. Hot glue dries fairly fast!

Place glue on one side of roll-up and place on vase

Enjoy your "brand name" decor, this vase is truly stylish !  

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Day & Night

 Somewhere in the blur of the last few weeks fall seems to have arrived in full force. The colder weather gives way to lots of layers, fantastic coats and so many ways to accessorize.  I love all the cozy sweaters and great boots, but the one part of this time of year that I am not a fan of is that it gets dark so early! Darkness at 6pm moves up the deadline for a night time look. Two quick changes to the jacket and shoes simplifies the transition from day to night. 

DAY

Jacket : Promod 

Shoes: JCP last season, Express has similar ones this season

NIGHT

Shirt & Belt: Brandy Melville

Shorts: The Gap

Tights : Forever 21

Shoes: ELLE for Kohl's 

Jacket : I found this is Italy, the brand is Subdued

All photos taken by my talented friend Kayla Gerhart !

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