Monday, October 4, 2010

The Gift Guide

Today,  I am acting as a stylist for my niece Erin. She is a born and bred California girl and grew up in Orange County. I am styling her for Fall/Winter, her style is classic mixed with a little bohemian.  I have put together an evening outfit for her to go out to dinner with friends at a nice restaurant.



  First I featured her in a comfortable yet beautiful knit dress by Proenza Schouler in Gray:


Proenza Schouler

Full-Skirt Dress
Jersey knit long sleeved dress. Open round neck, dart details at front. Curved-seam waist with gathered pleating throughout, full skirt. Slips on.Fits true to US sizing.
Black
48% Viscose, 41% Nylon, 11% Elastane
Dry clean
Imported
Price: $850.00

Picture and details courtesy of kirnazabete.com


Next I accessorized with a really cute purse from a local O.C. manufacturer LOST,  It is available in purple and black and either would work but I will go with the black:

MADDY TOTE

$44.50
Style# 10795101

COLOR:BLKCOLOR:PUR
$44.50
Style# 10795101





  • Faux basket weave tote




  • Detachable interior mini purse




  • Faux leather





  • Picture and information courtesy of lostenterprises.com




    For the jacket and shoes I went with Kate Spade:

     bisous bow trench

    $645






    • BLACK




       
       
       


      
    a classic double-breasted trench with a modern, flattering fit. made of water-resistant polyester, this style features sunburst pleating and playful bow detailing in back. includes flap pockets, shoulder epaulettes and lipstick print faille lining, for a final, whimsical touch.

    • water resistant 100% polyester trench coat
    • classic trench collar with two button neck belt
    • double breasted
    • high fitted waist, flap pockets with easy side entry
    • decorative large bow detail in back, sunburst pleating at center back skirt
    • avec amour print on 100% polyester faille lining; sleeves lined in satin acetate
    • size 4 is 39” from highest point of shoulder to hem
    • imported
    • style # NJMU0


      Then we have some beautiful boots with a bow by Kate, Erin is very feminine and loves bows:
                                                                                                                         

    kolleen
    $595 

    be assured that you'll step lively on all your most fabulous fall adventures when wearing these crush-worthy boots, crafted in supple italian suede. perfect paired with a pencil skirt and cardi at the office and understatedly chic with jeans when meandering the halls at the met. items come pre-boxed.
    • suede boot with covered heel and bow detail
    • style # S942619
    Above pictures and details courtesy of KateSpade.com

    Next we'll accessorize with some bohemian pieces to offset the classic look of this outfit.  First this beautiful black onyx ring which is exquisite:


    11mm Hematite Albion Ring

    $890.00
    From the Albion#174; Collection. Sterling silver hematite and pave diamond ring. 0.24 total carat weight. 11mm.

    Store Style Number: R06910DSSAHEDI
    Web Style Number: DYF11_Y05GY

    picture above and details courtesy of davidyurman.com


    Next we'll add a bohemian bracelet: 

    Croft & Barrow® Silver-Tone Stretch Bangle Bracelet
    original $18.00

    Show off your artistic flair with this Croft & Barrow silver-tone stretch bangle bracelet. Purple, tan and green inlay adds a chic touch of color to any ensemble.
    • Bracelet stretches to fit comfortably around your wrist.
    • Details:


      • 2 1/2-in. diameter
      • Slip-on
      • Silver tone

    bracelet and details courtesy of thefind.com



    then these darling earrings:

    Onyx Dangles

    Item#: EYS19008
    Gold plate faceted onyx dangles on hooks. Extremely lightweight
    Size: 1 3/4" L, 1/2" W
      $40.00

    above earrings and details courtesy of richrocknyc.com


    The last accesory is the necklace which is truly bohemian, I found this through Amazon by a store named
    SiennaJulia.  I think it's stunning and pulls the whole look together.  I was curious about Sienna Julia and found that they have a store in Del Mar, Ca. (just about and hour to hour and a half south of O.C.).  I like that they are somewhat local.

    :
    Bohemian Glass Stones Topaz Necklace
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    Price: $135.00

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    Ships from and sold by SienaJulia.


    With the jewelry I tried to bring what I thought Bohemian means to me: different metals, different colors, different patterns with no set look.  It doesn't apply to a code.  It is freeing in it's style.  Although, I chose a couple expensive jewelry pieces for the look, I could of completely styled this in other pieces that were less costly and just as effective.  This is why I feel the appeal is so popular now. The outfit breaks all  price points and works.  I love the opposite juxtaposition of the two styles: classic and bohemian.  Classic has definite guidelines and bohemian doesn't but together they make a beautiful ensemble. 
















    2 comments:

    1. I love this outfit, Teresa! I wish I could actually afford it. Great job!

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    2. Thanks Erin, sorry it took me so long to get back with a comment. I love the Kate Spade and the funky jewelry and breaking all the price barriers.

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