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What Not to Wear Recap

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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.



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Love Your Leather Leggings

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Leather leggings are about the hottest trend since the peter pan collar. If leather seems outside your comfort zone, don't worry. There are many ways to refine this look without living on the edge, and a motorcycle is not necessary, though encouraged.

Balance the edginess of the leather look by incorporating traditional stripes. Stripes are not only a timeless classic, but a hot commodity for spring as well. Keep the look grounded with suede booties in a neutral color and add a touch of whimsy with a gold necklace accented with a friendly amphibian and a polka dotted cross body bag. 


Bring sweetness to your tough outfit by wearing a printed button-up in a darling teacup print, fit for brunch with the queen. Add a splash of color with modern, geometric earrings and a wrist full of bangles. Polish the look with a fitted blazer in a bold color and silver flats.


I recently wore my leather leggings for a night out to a concert. I wanted to keep the focus on the visible hardware and zipper back detailing of my dress, so I kept the rest of my ensemble sleek and monochromatic, finishing off with a sparkly opera-length necklace, colorful bracelet and the most comfortable high heels this side of the Mississippi.

Dress- Forever 21. Leggings- Charlotte Russe. Earrings- H&M. Shoes- Joan & David.





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