Love It or Leave it: Front-Tie Blouse

photo credit: cheetah is the new black and mikkat market
OTTE sleeveless blouse
Mikkat Market silk drawstring blouse (on sale)

Remember the front-tie blouse?  I use to rock that in collage.  Don't think I've bought one since then and that's been a while.  Well, this style is back and in full-effect, and it just screams Summer to me.  Pairs great with almost every type of bottom and even great as a swimsuit cover up.  I love how Alicia of Cheetah is the New Black (found this awesome blog yesterday via OTTE newsletter...love it)  styled it.  Relaxed look that can be for day or night.  Great style, Alicia!  

So, am I loving it?  Hmmm..not totally loving it, but like it a whole lot.  

Let's shop...

Otis & Maclain

Equipment
1 & 2

Joie

Karen Kane

1 & 2

Vince Camuto

Banana Republic (on sale)

Vince Camuto (on sale)

Clover Canyon

Love It or Leave It?

Wednesday Style Steal: Drew Berrymore

Drew Berrymore

Jay Leno Show

Photo Credit: Popsugar

WHAT DREW IS WEARING...

Jules Floral Prink Silk Dress by J. Crew
Cattiva Power Heel by Brian Atwood (Drew's are purple-sold out)
Wheat & Twist Long Necklace by Aurelie Bidermann

More Options...

1. Flower Print Silk Satin Dress by Virgine Castaway 
2. Pre-Historic Floral Dress by Cynthia Rowley
3. Romantic Mini Dress by Boundary & Co. 
4. Larella Dress by Elie Tahari
5. Blurred Floral Dress by ASOS

1. Teya Pump by Kelsi Dagger
2. Missie Pump by Vince Camuto
3. Vice Wedges by Naughty Monkey
4. Roza Platform Pump by Sam Edelman
5. Carvela Pointed Toe by John Lewis
6. Teya Pump by Kelsi Dagger
7. Griffin Gem Pump by BCBG (Not pictured) Love these!


Drew's look is both vibrant and easy breezy. A modern take on the 60's mod dress. I love the purple spiked pumps with such a simple floral dress. It adds some edge and sexiness. I think the dress would look great with a chunky embellished necklace and some metallic pumps for a Spring evening look or pair it with cute Summer flats for Sunday brunch. It's such a fun dress!

WHAT DO YOU THINK? 
DO YOU LIKE DREW BARRYMORE'S LOOK?

And I'm off and running... 
 J. P. Archie

Wednesday Style Steals...

Photo Credit: YBF.com

I love Kimora Lee Simmons' date night look with her hubby Djimon.  A simple blazer and jeans look paired with a little sparkle on her feet.  Very simple and fresh chic! 

What Kimora Wore...

1. Tie-Neck Blouse by Halston Heritage

2. Shawl collar Blazer by The ROW

3. Glitter Key-hole Mary Jane by Christian Louboutin

4. Roller Skinny Jean by Current/Elliot

5. Carolina Oversized Clutch by Jimmy Choo

Make It Yours...

1. Sleeveless Tie-neck Blouse by Vince Camuto
2. Shawl Collar Blazer by National Jean Co.
3. Liese Metallic Pump by B Brian Atwood
4. Distressed Skinny Jean by AG
5. Foldover Clutch by Clare Vivier


If you're not feeling heels too much, put on a little sparkly flat like this or a ankle boot like this. Love the glitter ankle boots!  Just as chic if not more! 

And that's this weeks Wednesday Style Steal...more next week!

And I'm off and running...

J.P. Archie