What Not to Wear Recap

Can you believe WNTW is in its 10th season!? I love this show and  thought it would be fun to do a li'l recap of this seasons' episodes. The 3rd episode of the season aired last Thuraday. Simona is a scientist who found it difficult to separate her intellect from her feelings and when it comes to style, we need both. Combining the perfect ratio of analyzing how we look and how we feel will result in a perfectly balanced outfit, wardrobe, and style. (Read more about that here)

Another tip from this episode came when Stacy told Simona the reason the ensamble below worked was because the colors had the same saturation of color and did not compete with one another.

In other words, the primary blue of her blouse and the bold red of her skirt are both pure tones with the same level of brightness.

Here are a few more color hues that have the same level of saturation and would make lovely combos.

Speaking of coral and mint, my heart skipped a beat when i saw Stacy in this little number. You see, I already have a mint belt and animal print shoes, so I'm thinking I need a coral dress in my repertoire, like yesterday. In case you feel the same, here are some options to duplicate Stacy's look. And as a bonus, coral is one of the few colors that everyone can wear.

Stacy's Closet

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How to Rock a Blazer

The menswear trend is on fire right now! This can be a difficult one to pull off and still feel flirty. The blazer is a classic piece, but is often associated with being business oriented or dressy. Here are a few ways to incorporate the trend while still looking youthful and fresh.

1. Investigate details- I fell in love with this blazer from The Loft because of the coral lining and pockets. There is a pinstripe detail, grey buttons and piping, small pockets, and an overall feminine feel.

2. Opt for comfort- This cotton/poly blend feels like a fleece sweater. When you try a jacket on, be sure you can move your arms with ease and the button closure is comfortable.

3. Keep it playful- In order to avoid any matronly or business executive vibes, I paired my blazer with a T-shirt. This particular one is a map of the Manhattan subway, but any concert T or graphic print will do.

4. Bling it up- Even after I was dressed, the entire ensemble felt a little stiff and stuffy for my Romantic fashion personality. By adding some sparkly bracelets and earrings I was in my element! Try a sequin tank for evening.

5. Add a splash of color- Adding color to any outfit will bring life to it, and this is especially true of classic shapes and silhouettes. I finished off my outfit with a bold pink lip. You can add color through lip stick, bracelets, bright skinny jeans, or layering pieces.

Here are several options of blazers for you to try. 
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Beat the Heat Day 5 + Giveaway Winner

Citrus Surf Spray Recipe
Wet to Ready!

On days that you're in a hurry, there may not be time to wait for your hair to dry. This surfer chic style is perfect on days when your time is limited, or if you've just gotten out of the pool or a day on the beach. The first step is to make your Citrus Surf Spray. You will need: a squirt bottle, water, sea salt, conditioner, grapefruit essential oil, and hair gel. 

1. Fill squirt bottle with one cup warm water.

2. Add 2 tsp. conditioner, 2 tsp. sea salt, 1 tsp. hair gel.

3. Shake well.

4. Add 15 drops grapefruit essential oil and gently rock bottle side to side.

5. Spritz on damp hair.

If your hair is naturally curly, just scrunch and go. If your hair is straight, you may want to coil sections of hair into a twist and touch up with a diffuser.

There you have it, five simple styles to keep you cool 'til summer ends. The Giveaway winner via Random.org is Christina! Please e-mail me at Grownupdressup{at}gmail{dot}com to claim your prize!