Steffy- Fringe Sweater (Feb 6)

(Update 3.8) While researching some other outfits I came across the original of this sweater by french designer Isabel Marant
http://www.isabelmarant.tm.fr/collections-fw1112.php

The sweater is no longer available, but the spring line looks actually very interesting so hopefully we will see Steffy in some of her designs.

I can’t make this blog all about me and what I like, because if I did this ‘hideous sweater award recipient’ would never make the cut. It is unusual though and I’m sure people would like to know where to buy it. Steffy looks very sad here, some say it’s because of her breakup with Liam, I think it’s because of her sweater.

Speaking of sad, I am sad to report I searched for hours, literally hours trying to find this beauty, with no luck. Maybe it’s a sample that never made it to production. However…I do like the nordic or native large scale print over the bulk knit. I’ll be honest though, I hate the fringe. It may work for some though, so maybe you can embellish it yourself with a Sunday craft project on one of these real world options. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Katie – Rhinestone Cuff Blouse (Jan 30)

One of the things that I love about the soaps is that the gals can rock major evening bling any time of the day, any day of the year. Here Katie is just going about her day-to-day confrontations, today wearing head to toe black…except…you see it, bangles of rhinestones on the sleeves of this billowy blouse. Awesome. The detailing is all in the sleeves and with the accent rhinestone buttons. The design is simple, with the open v-neck that invites a big necklace, but true glamor gals know that too much is not a good thing. I love how the only other accessory she wears are the major carats in her ears.

Another way to wear this might be with some fun unstructured cuffed rayon type shorts (so they drape like the blouse), wear with tights or no tights and some heels or ankle boots.

A real easy way to copy this look inexpensively would be to take any black blouse and throw on matching bangles. Here’s one that would work for only $20 for two!

I think the blouse would look great with some shorts like these:

Steffy- Printed Leggings (Jan 24)

What better way to go to the doctors office for an MRI, than to dress down West Hollywood style in these printed leggings. Steffy looks a little more like Kat Von D in these pants, and I say that as a compliment. (both gals in my book are super cool). The largest print looks similar to the maltese cross.

Steffy’s outfit is perfectly put together though, with a simple white T, and clean line soft leather jacket and her gold bullet necklace. The bold patterned pants are the showpiece of the outfit, if you put anything else too bold with it then it would look silly….like a guy in a club in Vegas wearing head to toe Ed Hardy swirls,… save us. The pow patent royal blue and red day clutch is major though and pulls it all together (clutch is deserving of it’s own post to follow…)

The pants are by designer Isabel Marant from fall 11/12 collection, and they don’t look to be available anymore. You can find Isabel Marant designs at Barneys New York. Here are some similar versions:

Katie – Gray Asymmetrical Dress (Jan 15)

The cut, color and overall design of this dress needs to be worn by a strong character, and Katie is just the gal to do it. This particular dress is by the Helmut Lang design house. Helmut Lang is known for his minimalist, almost severe design, now with his style carried on by the design house owners since 2005. When you think Helmut Lang you usually envision a tall, strong woman with impeccable hair and make up. Katie pulls this look off, and you can see each day her fierce character building even more. Her clothes represent that strength. I suspect another throw-down with Bill is in the future once she cleverly figures out his involvement with the latest Liam/ Steffy marriage meddling.

This is a great look that also transitions well from day to evening.Throw on a great metal cuff bracelet for an evening look. There’s a lot of ‘Real World’ options out there this season. Calvin Klein is also showing a lot of these shapes with a similar muted color palette. I might have to buy one, and wear with some dark tights, ankle wedge boots, and a deconstructed blazer.