WARDROBE MUST HAVES - THE GREAT WHITE SHIRT

THE SIMPLICITY OF THIS ENSEMBLE GIVES YOU MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO GO ALL OUT ON THE ACCESSORIES AND MAKE UP.
ANOTHER VARIATION WOULD BE TO SKIP THE EARRINGS AND GO FOR A COLOURFUL BIB NECKLACE.
OR GO FOR A BEAUTIFUL CHANDELIER EARRINGS AND SKIP THE NECKLACE. THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!
THE MAKE UP CAN BE MORE DRAMATIC WITH A SIDE PARTED LOW CHIGNON.

WHITE SHIRT ON THE RED CARPET? WHY NOT. TAKING INSPIRATION FROM SHARON STONE WHEN SHE WORE A GAP JACKET TO THE OSCAR'S AND WHEN SHE PAIRED HER HUSBAND'S WHITE SHIRT WITH A VERA WANG SKIRT.
LONG BLACK SKIRT: LOCAL TAILOR
BELT: SPLASH
CUFFS AND EARRINGS: ALDO
CLUTCH: SPLASH

WITH THE WHITE SHIRT'S NECKLINE, ACCESSORISING IS SO MUCH EASIER. FOR A MORE CONSERVATIVE LOOK, SWITCH TO A MULTI STRANDED PEARL NECKLACE.

COLOURFUL PEEP TOE PUMPS MAKES THIS OUTFIT MORE INTERESTING PEEP TOE PUMPS: NEW LOOK

WHITE SHIRT GOES CORPORATE
SKIRT: NEW LOOK
SUNNIES: BULGARI
NECKLACES: NEW LOOK
BAG: MY STRAWBERRY SHOP

BEAT THE HEAT WITH AN ALL WHITE ENSEMBLE :)

PAIR THE OUTFIT WITH SOME SERIOUSLY COLOURFUL WEDGES.

FROM THE MALL TO BRUNCH.
PENCIL SKIRT: ZARA
SUNNIES: MANGO
BAG: LOUIS VUITTON
PENDANT: JENNIFER

A PERFECT GET UP FOR RUNNING THE ERRANDS, DAY AT THE MALL.
WHITE WEDGES: ALDO

BASIC WHITE T SHIRT FROM MASSIMO DUTTI
AVIATORS: MANGO
EARRINGS AND NECKLACE: STONE AGE
STRAW BAG: ACCESSORIZE

I can't begin to tell how much I adore the great white shirt. There are so many ways to wear it, thus, it ended up on my wardrobe must haves. Here are some ideas for you. :)

PARDON ME FOR THE SOCKETS IN THE BACKGROUND! HAHAHAHA

SPRING TRENDS - SHOP IN YOUR OWN CLOSET

The Fashion Capitals recently finished the Spring/Summer 2010 shows and based on the trends for next year, I decided to shop. I know, I know, its recession, so I opted to shop in my own closet. :)I picked some of the trends that I will for sure keep with me for next year.

1. STATEMENT EARRINGS
I used to be not a fan of big earrings but since I chopped off my locks, I kind of figured out that big earrings kind of flatter the short do. So, I was very happy to see statement earring appear in the trend report for Spring. Though my earrings are not as huge as Ms. Paltrows. :)

Photo courtesy of Harper's Bazaar

2. Pencil Skirt/Classic Bag
I think that the pencil skirt is a must have not just for Spring but it should be a closet main stay for all seasons. I personally think that this kind of cut elongates the legs.

Having a Classic Bag that can take you from the office to dinner is a good investment piece not to mention a great heirloom too!

Photo of Carla Sarcozy courtesy of Harper's Bazaar

3. The White Shirt
I am hands down fan of the white shirt. Whatever fabric, cut. Its very versatile. You can dress it up, dress it down. A true Classic! Take Carolina Herrera. She is just divine! For this season I chose this White Blouse from Zara which I bought last year. It does pay to take care of your clothes. First time for me to wear it. My model wore it first before i did :)

White Shirt Photo courtesy of Harper's Bazaar.
Photo of my white shirt on a model courtesy of Mark Cantalejo from A Tale of Two Sister's - Make Up and Styled by yours truly :)

4. Statement Belts
I would not call the statement belts as a trend as these are main stays in my cabinet. The female form is so beautiful so why hideit. Instead accentuate it with a corset set or anything that can the eye's attention to your small waist. You will see that I used a statement belt on the yellow dress. I think without it, the dress would not be as interesting. I have also used another type on another maxi dress and a jumpsuit.

March Jacob's Models photo courtesy of Harper's Bazaar

So, Ladies, open your closet and start shopping! :)

White out

Garcelle Beauvais and Kelly Rowland show how to wear the white shirt

Crisp white shirts are just the right touch to feel and look cool. The white shirt can provide an air of femininity, project the look of corporate chic or weekend casual. And with details of ruffles, lace and eyelets, there are now many more options to this style staple.


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Active Endeavors square neck shirt $225; Anthropologie zephyrus tunic (my fave!) $298


Victoria's Secret pixie hopkin shirt $38; Elie Tahari Adrianna shirt $268


Fantasia button trim shirt $98; Vince laundered shirtdress $180


Anthropologie cottage lace blouse $128; Isaac Mizrahi dotted swiss ruffle blouse $19.99


Cynthia Steffe tie front shirt $48.99 (on sale!); Anthropologie porch swing tunic $98


Zooey crew neck tee $68; Sandra Ingrish short sleeve shirt $58