Category Archives: Brand/ Designer

Caroline – Tux Blazer and Sequin Mini Dress (4.4.12)

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“Oh thank goodness I just happened to pack my sequin dress just in case there is a party”. I just made that quote up of course. Even with the blazer the dress is risque no? Deep decolletage and mini-mini? Ok, ok she looks great, and her youth and innocent and ethereal character de-sleaze the dress. The blazer is quite classic and something Steffy would definitely wear. Still trying to figure out Carolyn’s hodge-podge of style, but the blazer is thumbs up, here it is (and a version of the dress if you want to have available if a last minute party pops up for you):
The Real Deal

Available at Bergdorf Goodman: Elizabeth & James tux blazer, $595,$357

Available at Revolve Clothing: Sequin Dress, $134

Brooke – Clover Necklace (4.3.12)

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There have been quite a few fab long necklaces of late, and this one is no exception. Brooke means business trying to assert her opinion onto Rick and Amber, but it doesn’t appear to be working. What does work though is this metallic bronze sheath dress, with the long clover design necklace by Tory Burch. The Real World necklace version is pretty close. Maybe the necklace will bring Brooke better luck next time. Here it is:
The Real Deal

Available at Nordstrom: Tory Burch clover necklace, $250

Available at Forever 21: $5.80

Steffy – Knit Dress (4.2.12)

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Welcome back Steffy! We missed your sass and style. Hey remind me, if I ever want to grow a quick 6 inches of hair to just head out to Aspen for a few days. Must be something in the air. Anyhow, Steffy rolls in to catch Liam reminiscing about the good ‘ole days, and you have to be darn sure to look rockin’ for that first run in. Nice work. The dress itself is a long sleeve, boat neck knit dress, with a tie drop waist. It’s a mini, but the dress isn’t super fitted so it looks classy, and the long sleeves and boat neckline keep the focus on only one exposed body part. The kick-butt booties are the perfect combo. Nice accessorizing with the long necklace and hot pink clutch. Sorry, the dress is by BOSS and isn’t available anymore, but here are some similar looks:

Available at Bluefly: A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz $99.99

Available at Neiman Marcus: T by Alexander Wang $245
Accessory

Available at Revolve Clothing: Pour La Victoire Bardot booties, $319
Accessory

Available at Shopbop.com: Adia Kibur long bar & chain necklace, $48

Rick – Quilted Jacket (4.3)

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It must be chilly in LA because everyone seems to be putting on sweaters and jackets. Well Mom and son are having a nice little chat in the outdoor Forrester cafe, arguing about Amber. Rick isn’t winning, but he’s looking trendy in this quilted jacket. This is an infamous Burberry look (who in fact has a cool men’s version of this jacket), but this one is by J Crew. If you want to update your guys outer-wear options, then this is a consideration. My guy would say ‘no way’ though, I don’t even have to ask.

Available at J Crew: $245

Caroline Spencer – Blue Draped Dress (3.28)

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And underneath the python trench Carolyn is wearing a sleeveless bright blue midi dress. To her job interview. It is LA after all, so why not.

I think the dress works on her very lean frame. There’s a lot of draping there in the front so you have to be careful wearing a dress like this. Here’s a fairly close version of the dress if you want to see for yourself:

Available at ASOS: Midi dress, $80.57,$40.99

Amber – Striped top (3.28)

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So first of all I think Amber’s new hair is such a good look for her with the bangs. I think she looks fantastic.
Interesting top she was wearing last week. The extra long fitted striped top with the jeans and boots is a good look. Do you like the back of the top with the criss-cross banding? A little sexy, edgy cool, or too much? I love the extra long length of the top and the sleeves. Here it is by Bailey 44:
The Real Deal

Available at Nordstrom: Bailey 44 ‘Quasimoto’ woven back top, $158

Dayzee – Floral & Lace (3.26) *25th Anniversary party*

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Dayzee just gets prettier and prettier and I approve of her recent engagement to Marcus. So here she is at the party with her fiance wearing an interesting floral dress with a whole lot going on (at the party and the dress). I think she is the only character with the beauty and confidence to pull this party dress off. This by the way satisfies another one of my ‘Spring trends’ predictions, putting Dayzee in floral.

So the dress. I am still looking for the Real Deal, but what struck me most about this kind of bohemian/gypsy/doily dress was that it shares many of the design and pattern elements from the Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 collection. The larger scale floral, the mix of patterns and colors. The tiered skirt and hemline. The piping, trim and detailing. Screams Proenza Schouler like this. Here are some Real World versions if you must have this look:

Available at ShopBop.com: Thayer maxi dress, $385

Available at Kohl’s: Lauren Conrad hi-low maxi, $72, $50.40

Pam – Multi-color dress (3.26) *25th Anniversary Party*

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There is an explosion of color at the party and it’s on Pam’s dress! The dress by Milly itself, which is a sleeveless sheath, I think would look stylish and fun without the purple cardi, and the pearls. I know, I know the pearls are in keeping with her character. But she could have lost the cardigan and look feminine and festive instead of dowdy. Here’s the Real Deal, as well as a Real World option:
The Real Deal

Available at Stylebop: Milly multicolor silk dress, $415, $207

Available at Dillard’s: Maggy London jersey dress, $118, $70.80

Hope – Pink Tulip Dress (3.26) *25th Anniversary Party*

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In keeping in her ‘Pretty in Pink’ preppy character, Hope is wearing a pretty pink frock to the anniversary party. The fabric looks to be like a cotton tweed look, or a textured satin, making it a little more party vs solid pink prom. The fitted bodice is great design, but I’m not sure I like the full tulip skirt. Props for the bright pink clutch and simple bracelet accessory. Here are some similar versions:

Available at ASOS: Pink Tulip dress, $80.57

Available at Madewell: $168

Available at J Crew: $250, $69.99

*Request* Alison – Navy Wrap Dress (3.23)

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Nice navy wrap dress on Alison with kimono style sleeves. She breezes in and out of the office so quickly it seems, that it’s nice to see her wearing outfits with drape and texture that catch a flutter in the wind. This dress is generally a universally flattering style on all body types and a good length and sleeve length for all ages. I actually love the color, and think it is a great year round dress as well as a day to night type dress. This dress is by Diane Von Furstenberg (Aiko dress) and sorry, sold out, but here are some others that are quite similar:

Available at Farfetch.com: Diane Von Furstenberg ‘Akari’ dress, $554

Available at Stylebop: Ella Moss dress, $195