Polyvore -- CONTEST!!!

This just in: CONTEST!!!!  (more details below)

I discovered the absolute COOLEST site ever: polyvore.com
You can basically create any outfit you want out of any clothing item, accessory, jewerly, makeup, shoes, anything that exists!  It's free to sign up (you don't even need to provide a real email address, takes like 5 seconds), and you can even "clip" items that polyvore doesnt have from other websites onto polyvore.  And then you can publish your items and even post them to a blog, like I did below:


Chic party outfit by avptv25 featuring couture jewelry

So I basically think this is the coolest website of all time!  And I have decided to have a little CONTEST!  For the next few weeks, I want YOU all to create the coolest outfit you can on polyvore (it's not very hard to use, I promise).  Include anything you want: dresses, skirts, tops, jackets, shoes, purses, nailpolish, jewelry, scarves, hats, makeup, backgrounds, anything you want in your outfits.  Then publish (you just click publish--and yes you will have to sign up but as I said above you don't need to even provide a real email address) your outfit, and email or facebook message me the link to your outfit.  Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, comment the link on this post.
At the end of the few weeks, I will select a WINNER!!!  Yay!  I really encourage everyone to participate!  It is so much fun, and you can see if you really have good fashion knowledge.  And I'm happy to critique your outfits as well if you'd like advice.  I promise, it doesn't take that long to use polyvore and it's super fun.  Now go ahead and create!

Elegant chic for guys

Outfit 2: elegant chic for guys (I split this blog post into 2 separate ones for the 2 outfits)
Jack put together one of the most stylish outfits I have seen a guy wear in a long time.  Important lesson: you can't go wrong with a cashmere sweater!

Jack started off with a basic white button down shirt and nice pants, and added a textured gray cashmere sweater:

Putting a v-neck sweater over a shirt with a collar is a very classy choice.  To spice up the outfit and take it to the next level of sophistication, Jack added a classic black fitted jacket:

A black fitted jacket is an absolute MUST-HAVE for any guy!  It's a neutral, it goes with anything, and is something every guy needs to have.  Furthermore, it is a fashion item that can singlehandedly take an outfit from casual daytime to sophisticated evening wear.  Yes, a simple jacket alone can do that!  Finally, the shoes.  Many guys think the only way you can be stylish with shoes is by wearing super fancy dress shoes, and if you're not wearing those you basically are wearing athletic shoes.  Not the case!    Comfortable but stylish walking shoes make an outfit classy and stylish but not too fancy so as to be inappropriate outside of a fancy dinner party:

Jack chose some really great shoes to complete his outfit and make his outfit appropriate for both a day on campus and an evening at an event.  Gotta love this outfit!

More posts to come in the next few days!

xoxo

Audrey

P.S. Check out the Elie Tahari Spring 2011 collection---it is to-die-for!!!

Themed party outfit

Hey fashionistas!
It has been forever since I have blogged, and for that I am very sorry.  Don't worry, though, for I have some phenomenal outfits for you all.  Since it has been so long, I'm going to update you all with a bunch of stylish outfits for different occasions.

Outfit 1: themed party outfit

Sheta began with an absolutely stunning purple and gold skirt for a bollywood themed party.  Clearly, if you have read any of my previous posts, you immediately can tell that this skirt if the "pop" (don't you just love that word?!) of the outfit.  Being the knowledgable fashionista that she is, Sheta therefore decided to tone down the top of her outfit with a black tank top, a neutral color and pattern that goes with anything.  She also toned down her shoes with a nice pair of black flats.
Now, one of my favorite pieces of fashion advice: ACCESSORIZING is what takes an outfit from good to great!  (Remember that!) Sheta does just that.  Let's take a look at her accessories:

Purple bangles are an absolute must for this outfit.  They accent the color of the skirt while adding a little extra flair, and of course go perfectly with the party theme.  Next, she added a pair of elaborate gold and crystal chandellier earrings

and a gold and crystal (going well with the earring style) teardrop pendant necklace.

As you can see, Sheta brings out the purple in her skirt in the bangles, and keeps a theme of gold and crystal going in her earrings and necklace, while reflecting a hint of gold in her skirt as well.  Overall, a very classy, chic outfit!