Friday, June 10, 2011

Retro Rage

Style mavens are always obsessing about that one thing.  Today, baby, it’s retro rage.  This trend isn’t quite the front-runner, but like the current list of Republican candidates, it’s fair game. So, if you feel the need to don ruby-red lips or bake a casserole, then you’re ready:

Real Housewife: Full, billowing skirts and dresses could not be cooler.  They should hit below the knee and have ample volume (structured, wide pleats are great).  Make sure your waist looks itty-bitty to balance out the bottom, and consider a bright color like orange to really flip your lid.

Sock Hop: Look for pumps w/ rounder toes, thick stacked-heels and bows galore to make any plain jane outfit better.  Or, the old-school oxford is re-done with a killer heel and pairs well with cropped jeans and a button down.  Even the latest retro sneaks will turn heads, daddy-o.

Lady Luck: Too much retro? Opt for small, ladylike extras to feed your rage.  Structured satchels, silk scarves, fedoras, thick corset belts, cat-eye shades, pearls, and of course, wrist-length gloves.  Now that’s peachy-keen.

Retro is so tomorrow. Now go do your thing, lollipop.

stylingstage suggests:

Ponte Midi w/ Flared Skirt: ASOS.com
ASOS Ponti Midi Dress with Flared Skirt

Marc by Marc Jacobs Ozzie Lucy Satchel: Endless.com:


Tori Burch Cat-Eye shades Nordstrom:
Tory Burch Cat's Eye Sunglasses
Biviel Oxford Pump: Endless.com



Midi Dress in Stripe Print: ASOS.com
ASOS Midi Dress in Stripe Print


Glint Dina Pump: Nordstrom
Glint 'Dina' Pump
Smudged Print Trench: Topshop.com

Smudged Spot Printed Trench

J Brand Skinny Jeans Yellow: Bloomingdales

J Brand Mid Rise Skinny Twill Jeans in Bright Yellow

Two Tone Straw Fedora: Nordstrom
Nordstrom Two Tone Straw Fedora