Category Archives: B & B Characters

Hope – Paisley & Chambray (9.4.12)

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Look: Hope - Paisley & Chambray (9.4.12)
How does Hope pull off vandalism as adorablz? Well, I do declare, I like this current outfit mix better than before with this J Crew skirt we first saw back here in June. (Remember the neon sweater?). And we saw this classic chambray style shirt here at the end of May with that bright A line mini and the tie. Unfortunately the skirt is sold out. Sorry. If you are looking for a chambray shirt staple, here’s one below

The Real Deal

Purchase Opportunity 1

Available at J Crew: Raj Paisley Skirt, $138
Purchase Opportunity 2

Available at Nordstrom: Olive Moon chambray shirt, $58

Brooke – Blue Pocketed Blouse (8.30.12)

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Look: Brooke - Blue Pocketed Blouse (8.30.12)
At least someone got to change on this 3rd wedding attempt day. Did Brooke have time to get her hair done too, because this color looks stunning on her with her blond hair. What a great blouse. This is great transition piece to take you into fall. It has some totally fall on-trend elements; the bright cobalt blue, the military details (the shoulder epaulettes). And when it gets colder, thrown on a blazer, a leather jacket, or a long sweater with some lace up boots. Oh and raven haired gals will look just as amazing in this color. Thumbs up. Did I mention those grey tone pants still make this look summer appropriate? They do.
The Real Deal

Purchase Opportunity 1

Available at Joie: Joie Marlo Blouse, $218
Purchase Opportunity 2

Available at Revolve Clothing: BCBG Maxazria pocket blouse, $158

Brooke – Checkered Dress (7.3.12)

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This was another one of those items I received a ton of requests for in early July and couldn’t find anywhere. I hate it when that happens, but you know, sometimes items aren’t available anymore, or they just can’t be found easily on the interwebs. Well this was one of them. I found out through the B&B Fan Page recently that this dress is by LA designer Pamela Barish. She sells her collections at her LA boutique. Now I’m not sure if she has any left, but if you reach out they may be able to help you (contact info on website). Plus she has all sorts of nice designs to oggle www.pamelabarish.com

 

Steffy – Ruffle Dress (8.21.12)

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Look: Steffy - Ruffle Dress (8.21.12)

If you read my previous Steffy post, then I don’t need to go into the whole ensemble. The dress is a little more complex than a simple flirty summer dress. It has a draped, pleated V neck over the shoulders with the fabric which ends at a high waisted fitted elasticized skirt…which itself ends in a cute kick ruffle. Now Steffy’s dress has a fun muted tone print on it, but I am almost certain this dress is the Horai dress by Isabel Marant (which is sold out). The Horai dress I did find on ebay has no print but the same structure. I found a couple others that had similar styling and prints:

Purchase Opportunity 1

Available at ebay: Isabel Marant Horai Dress (NWT), $499
Purchase Opportunity 2

Available at Luis AviaRoma: Isabel Marant Silk Pleated Dress, $1,088
Purchase Opportunity 3

Available at ASOS: Elizabeth Mink Dress, $64

Steffy – Leather Lapel Blazer (8.21.12)

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This outfit is a perfect example of how to transition your wardrobe from summer into fall. I’m pretty sure this blazer was Zara 2011, but here are some versions that are currently on the market. I for one think this is a great investment piece. Pretty much can be worn year round; it can be worn casual with jeans, it can be worn with fun dresses like Steffy here, it can be worn with work separates like a skinny black pant, and it could be worn more for evening of course (think a sequined tank). Just find the right style that fits your body type. Here are a couple:
Purchase Opportunity 1

Available at Piperlime: BB Dakota Leather Trim Blazer, $119
Purchase Opportunity 2

Available at Rag & Bone: Rag & Bone Tuxedo Blazer, $595

Taylor – Silk T (8.20.12)

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Look: Taylor - Silk T (8.20.12)
Simple but elegant don’t you think? I generally like Taylor in a less is more kind of look (and by less I mean not too busy or over accessorized). I like this with the straight leg white pants. It would also look great with a navy pencil skirt and navy ankle strap heels. I am pretty sure that The Real Deal is by 3.1 Philip Lim, but not in this pink tone anymore (in pretty much every other color).
Purchase Opportunity 1

Available at Farfetch.com: 3.1 Philip Lim Muscle T, $198
Purchase Opportunity 2

Available at Dillards: Eileen Fischer silk-cotton T, $108

Dayzee – Cold Shoulder Dress (8.18.12)

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Look: Dayzee - Cold Shoulder Dress (8.18.12)
I am so sorry Dayzee that I took a picture with your mouth full. It was the best angle of the dress I could find though. You still look great though. Following in the bohemian chic mode this summer, Dayzee is wearing another Anthropologie number; with a tribal print, kind of a midi length, with an interesting rope/ floral belt. The stacked wedges she is wearing were the right choice I would say. Sorry…this dress isn’t on the market anymore, I found The Real Deal on ebay though, and a few similar options:
The Real Deal

Purchase Opportunity 1

Available at ebay: Anthropologie tribal print boho dress, $38.99
Purchase Opportunity 2

Available at Planet Blue: Parker cold shoulder dress, $253
Purchase Opportunity 3

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue: cold shoulder dress , $253

Hope – White Strapless Dress (8.18.12)

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Look: Hope - White Strapless Dress (8.18.12)
Although this is a toned down wedding extravaganza (compared to her other ones), it doesn’t mean the bride-to-be-again cannot wear her bridal luncheon frock before the ceremony gown right? I still like the mountain top wedding the best. Oops wrong bride. But I do like this simple strapless dress, I might also have to look for that jeweled station necklace Hope is wearing with it. Once again I get distracted by the shiny things, so here are a couple of versions of the dress:
Purchase Opportunity 1

Available at J Crew: Ella Dress, $49.99
Purchase Opportunity 2

Available at Urban Outfitters: BB Dakota cotton dress, $29.99